Eric Deggans

Tv and Media Critic for the Saint Petersburg Times

Eric Deggans appears in the following:

Coming to terms with James Bond's flawed past — as a fan and as a critic

Saturday, October 09, 2021

The new James Bond movie, No Time To Die, is out in theaters, ending Daniel Craig's run as 007. NPR critic Eric Deggans has long loved the franchise — yet its flawed legacy is hard to see past.

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For Dave Chappelle, punchlines are dares. His new special, 'The Closer,' goes too far

Tuesday, October 05, 2021

In his new Netflix special, Dave Chappelle tries — and often fails — to justify button-pushing jokes about gay people, transgender people and feminists.

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5 challenges 'Seinfeld' faces in connecting with viewers on Netflix

Saturday, October 02, 2021

All nine seasons of the classic sitcom Seinfeld debut on Netflix this week. But some aspects of the show might not work for modern audiences.

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Apple TV+'s 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' Struggles To Find Its Comedic Voice

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The show's focus on important subjects makes for compelling viewing. But much from the first two episodes feels like a stitched-together pastiche of items from The Daily Show.

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Jon Stewart Takes On Serious Problems With Humor In New Show

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Jon Stewart begins a new show which will examine a particular problem from many different sides. His biggest challenge may be transcending the long shadow cast by his turn as host of 'The Daily Show.'

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What New Netflix And Hulu Documentaries Reveal About Britney Spears' Conservatorship

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Netflix's Britney vs Spears and Hulu's Controlling Britney Spears — released right before an important hearing on the singer's conservatorship — piece together how Spears lost control of her life.

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'Britney Vs. Spears' Is Netflix's New Documentary About Spears' Conservatorship

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The documentary about Britney Spears debuts Tuesday on Netflix. It is about the singer's battle against her father, who she's accused of "conservatorship abuse."

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Beck Bennett Is Leaving 'SNL,' But 3 New Cast Members Are Joining The Lineup

Monday, September 27, 2021

Apart from Bennett's exit, the announcement from Saturday Night Live also includes the departure of Lauren Holt, two promotions and three new hires at NBC's sketch comedy series.

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ABC's New 'Wonder Years' Succeeds By Centering A Black Family In History

Friday, September 24, 2021

The new revival of the 1988 series works because it reclaims Black people's part in history.

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A Review Of Sunday Night's 73rd Emmy Awards

Monday, September 20, 2021

Netflix's royal family drama The Crown and Apple TV+'s comedy Ted Lasso scored major wins at the Emmys. Despite honoring a roster of deserving and well-liked shows, the ceremony fell a bit flat.

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Before The Emmys, Our TV Critic Picks Which Shows Should Win. Here Are The Deggys

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Days before the Emmy winners are announced, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans hands out his own awards — The Deggys — for shows that should be recognized.

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Radio Star Charlamagne Tha God Seeks TV Success On Comedy Central

Thursday, September 16, 2021

On his new Comedy Central show, Tha God's Honest Truth With Lenard "Charlamagne" McKelvey, the radio host says he will offer an unapologetically Black take on issues.

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New Movies And TV Shows To Watch At Home This Fall

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Our critics collected the most anticipated TV shows and movies coming to your screens over the next few months, and with our new tool you can search by release date, genre and where you can watch it.

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How 9/11 Changed Television

Saturday, September 11, 2021

For the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a look back at how TV was transformed by the nation's biggest terrorist attack.

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From TV News Tickers to Homeland: The Ways TV Was Affected By 9/11

Friday, September 10, 2021

There is a long list of ways America was transformed by the terrorist attacks. But the question of how TV itself was changed — particularly in ways still relevant today — is more complicated.

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'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

FX's American Crime Story returns with a bold take on the Clinton impeachment. The story of the affair leaves few characters unscathed, including Monica Lewinsky — one of the show's producers.

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Actor Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Found Dead At Age 54

Monday, September 06, 2021

Emmy nominated actor Michael K. Williams has died at age 54. He won the hearts of fans in the role of Omar in The Wire. Williams was found dead Monday afternoon in his apartment in Brooklyn.

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A Preview Of The Highly Anticipated Shows Coming To Your TV This Fall

Sunday, September 05, 2021

The fall broadcast and streaming season begins with splashy series — from the return of Succession to the new FX miniseries about Bill Clinton's impeachment.

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Women Reclaim The Narrative Of The Clinton Sex Scandal In 'Impeachment'

Sunday, September 05, 2021

FX's limited series Impeachment: American Crime Story refocuses the story — once largely controlled by male journalists, politicians, comedians and activists — on Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.

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Appreciating Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones' Understated Drum Master

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday, played with a deceptively simple style that took some fans time to appreciate.

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