TV

At one point or another, We've all been guilty of watching those late-night infomercials and feeling slightly inclined to call the toll-free number and buy whatever miracle item it is they're selling. Sometimes the pitch is just too irresistible. How can we say no to the super absorbency of the ShamWow? Or the unrivaled stain-busting [...] The post The 12 Worst "As Seen On TV" Products Ever Sold appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

"Game of Thrones" fans, beware spoilers - a new computer program predicts the death of the show's characters.

By Jonathan Strickland

The writers on Saturday Night Live tend to toil away in obscurity while the performers on the show get all the laughs, enjoy name recognition and go on to lucrative careers in film and other television programs. Yet the writers on SNL are more responsible for shaping the program and its enduring popularity than anyone [...] The post 10 People You Didn't Know Were Writers On SNL appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

TV would be boring if all the families were squeaky clean and functional. This is why the majority of television shows, whether they are comedies or dramas, are centered around dysfunctional families. Not only does this generate comedy and conflict, but audiences are more likely to identify (although not entirely) as most families face problems. [...] The post The 10 Most Dysfunctional Families On TV appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Now in its 41st season, Saturday Night Live is a cultural institution. A landmark show that has produced some of the most iconic characters and funniest moments in television history. The fact that each show is broadcast live makes the accomplishments of the cast and guest host even more impressive. However, if there has been [...] The post The 13 Worst 'SNL' Hosts Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

For many years game shows have been enjoyed by families all over the world. They are unique shows that allow for an interactive viewing experience from home and are suitable for everyone from children to grandparents. They have typically been seen as some of the most wholesome viewing on TV, but things aren't always as [...] The post The 10 Biggest Game Show Scandals Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Kale Havervold

Sometimes, on a rainy Sunday, there's just nothing better than kicking back and plowing through a season or two of one of the critically acclaimed shows you've got in your Netflix queue. But while binge-watching may have become America's favorite new pastime, it can also take you to some pretty dark places. As you snap [...] The post 7 Tips To Help You Curb Your Uncontrollable Binge-Watching appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

A surprisingly deft sitcom which did an excellent job of recreating the spirit of the era, That '70s Show features a strong main cast with even stronger supporting characters. Moreover, the show operates in a unique cultural space, in that it's a show that may not be good enough overall to maintain historical relevancy (in [...] The post The Best Episodes Of 'That '70s Show' appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

As the story goes with many beloved television series, Arrested Development was cancelled too early. After airing only three seasons on Fox, the show was cancelled due to low ratings and poor performance metrics; however, the show's enduring hilarity ensured a passionate fan base who never let the world forget just how funny this absurd [...] The post The 10 Greatest Episodes Of 'Arrested Development' appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

It's easy for a television show to make an audience laugh; that's been demonstrated innumerable times, as we've seen some pretty horrible sitcoms maintain long television runs due to their ability to generate cheap laughs (we're looking at you, Two and a Half Men). However, it's far more difficult for a television show (and specifically [...] The post The 10 Greatest Episodes Of Scrubs appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Who says science can't be fun? Not the hosts and crews behind these captivating shows. These programs are engaging, funny, entertaining, even silly - and you might actually learn something while you watch!

By Susan Sherwood

The TV itself isn't the only thing that's changed over the last 65-plus years in the industry. Many things-some good, some, well, not so good-have contributed to America's obsession with the boob tube.

By Susan Sherwood

Spin-offs can make it big (hello, "Frasier"). Sometimes they don't (we loved you on "Friends," "Joey"). These 10 were huge-sometimes bigger than the original show.

By Susan Sherwood

Cha-ching! Talk about cashing in. Most TV actors are well paid, and then there are these TV actors. Their comedies may have had us in stitches, but they were the ones laughing - all the way to the bank.

By Susan Sherwood

TV influences the clothes we wear, the music we listen to, the cars we buy-even the way we choose to meet our future spouses. So it's not too much of a stretch to think that TV can change the way we eat.

By Susan Sherwood

Did you know the original "Star Trek" was canceled after just three seasons? In fact, there's no shortage of other popular TV shows that got similar treatment and were nixed by their networks, despite fan loyalty and sometimes super-high ratings.

By Susan Sherwood

Slowly put down the remote control, and back away from the TV. Walter White will still be there when you get back. If this sounds like you, don't worry: 91 percent of people binge-watch their favorite shows. And these are some of the best for it.

By Susan Sherwood

Ever wonder how those crazy folks you watch on reality TV land on those shows? Are they related to the show's director or something? Nope. Reality TV producers use several methods to cast their shows.

By Gerlinda Grimes

It always happens. You, your mom, your neighbor and everybody else you know gets wrapped up in a new TV show, only to have the TV network cancel it. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to which TV shows survive on air. Or is there?

By Gerlinda Grimes

Ever wondered how reality TV shows really film all of that unscripted insanity? No need to wonder any longer. One of the HowStuffWorks writers tells what happened when reality TV came knocking on her door.

By Gerlinda Grimes

Oh, reality TV: fights, scheming, double-crossing, tears and drama. All of this "unscripted" reality can't possibly be real. So what's real, and what's fake in reality TV?

By Gerlinda Grimes

Sure, we all feel like stars singing in the shower or into a hairbrush in the bedroom. But most of us don't feel confident enough in our vocal abilities to pursue our musical dreams. Is that why we live vicariously through singing competitions?

By Gerlinda Grimes

Ah, the charmed life of a TV actor: have one big hit TV show and then live like a king for years once all of those royalty checks start rolling in. Is that how royalties really work?

By Gerlinda Grimes

You can hear an awful lot of foul language when watching your favorite movies or shows - as long as they air on cable or the Internet. Who decides which words are too hot for broadcast TV?

By Gerlinda Grimes

American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.

By Susan Sherwood