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HBO Max gives back to AGH staff with ‘The Pitt’ screening, gifting suite

Workers at Allegheny General Hospital got a big “thank-you” from HBO Max on Wednesday. The streaming service behind hit medical drama “The Pitt” set up a day-long “gifting suite” at the hospital. They also had an advance screening of season two, episode two of “The Pitt,” which won’t stream for...
TV Talk: CMU grad Holly Hunter leads ‘Starfleet Academy’Video

Even back to the 1980s, there’s been chatter about a “Star Trek” movie or series set at Starfleet Academy, the training center for the crews of the starships Enterprise, Voyager and Discovery. Many “Trek” fans hated the idea of a Starfleet Academy-set story, fearing it would be more “90210” and...
The Runarounds’ Will Lipton on sold-out concerts, Amazon Prime show and moreVideo

Just to set the record straight, the Runarounds are a real band. But there’s also a fictionalized version of the group on an Amazon Prime series also named “The Runarounds.” The show, created by Jonas Pate (Netflix’s “Outer Banks”), follows a group of recent high school grads chasing their dreams...
Noah Wyle shows love for Pittsburgh after Golden Globes win for ‘The Pitt’Video

Add “The Pitt” lead actor Noah Wyle to the growing ranks of Pittsburgh appreciators — his own local connections even played a role in setting the series in the ‘Burgh. The HBO Max medical drama takes place at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency department. Now in its second...
TV Q&A: When will the WPXI vs. Verizon dispute end?

Q: Is there any known timeframe for the WPXI vs. Verizon Fios dispute to be resolved? Lack of “Saturday Night Live,” “Sunday Night Football” and 11 p.m. news, to name a few, is beyond frustrating. I pay for a cable package that includes WPXI and I feel like I am...
TV Talk: ‘The Pitt,’ Noah Wyle make it a hat trick with Golden Globes wins

“The Pitt” completed a hat trick, winning the Golden Globes Award for best drama series following its Emmy and Critics Choice wins in the same category. Star Noah Wyle also notched his third awards season win, taking home the Globes trophy for best lead TV drama actor. Before Wyle’s win...
Timothée Chalamet wins his 1st Golden Globe, ‘Sinners’ wins for cinematic achievement

Timothée Chalamet won his first Golden Globe at Sunday’s ceremony, while “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” collected multiple awards and Amy Poehler won for best podcast. The win Sunday for Chalamet was possible foreshadowing for the 30-year-old star’s first Oscar. Though he memorably won at the Screen Actors Guild...
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

DUARTE, Calif. — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, according to the Los...
The Clarks release new EP to ride the wave of ‘The Pitt’ song inclusionVideo

When viewers turned on the season two premiere of HBO Max hit series “The Pitt” on Thursday, the first thing they heard was the dramatic percussion intro of The Clarks’ “Better Off Without You.” The inclusion of the Pittsburgh music-scene titans was an effort by producers to add local flavor...
TV Talk: ‘The Pitt’ stars preview their characters in season 2Video

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. As season two of “The Pitt” begins – new episodes stream at 9 p.m. Thursday on HBO Max Jan. 8 through April 16. It’s been 10 months since the events of season one. It’s July...
TV Talk: Why an NFL playoff game on Monday?Video

A Monday night Steelers playoff game might seem like a novel concept, but it’s not new to the NFL. In 2021, ESPN signed a five-year agreement to broadcast Monday night games following the first weekend of the NFL playoffs. That’s how the Steelers wound up being scheduled to play the...
The Golden Globes are this week. Here’s what to know about the first major show of awards season

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Golden Globes return Sunday. The boozy, bubbly kickoff to Hollywood’s awards season will feature nominees including Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Emma Stone. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Eastern at the Beverly Hilton...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 9-11

If you struggled through the first full work week of 2026, you’re not alone. Many have been looking forward to Friday since 9 a.m. on Monday. Now that the weekend’s finally on the horizon, what will you do with your free time? Here’s a few ideas around town. RV show...
TV Talk: Renewed for season 3, ‘The Pitt’ returns for excellent 2nd season; Shaler native on ‘Traitors’

Watching season two of “The Pitt,” which HBO Max renewed for a third season late Wednesday, it’s so clear that this is a series made by TV veterans who understand that to keep a show going it needs to be both the same and different. “ER” veterans John Wells and...
Nick Reiner’s arraignment in parents’ killing is delayed after his attorney asks to be replaced

LOS ANGELES — A judge on Wednesday delayed Nick Reiner’s arraignment in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after his high-profile defense attorney asked to be replaced by a public defender. Judge Theresa McGonigle agreed to attorney Alan Jackson’s request during a Los Angeles Superior...
An eventful 1st week in his job for CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended

No one can say Tony Dokoupil is slipping into his new job as “CBS Evening News” anchor unnoticed. In a week, he’s issued a veritable manifesto for how he intends to fulfill the role, cast subtle shade on saintly predecessor Walter Cronkite, had an unexpected debut dominated by Defense Secretary...

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