Eric Deggans

Tv and Media Critic for the Saint Petersburg Times

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'Walking Dead' Toys With Fans Concerning Glenn Rhee's Fate

Monday, November 09, 2015

The character Glenn Rhee is a fan favorite on The Walking Dead. An ambiguous scene made it appear he might be dead, but the show has viewers waiting to find out if he's actually been eaten by zombies.

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Latino Groups Protest Trump Hosting SNL

Friday, November 06, 2015

Groups organizing under the hashtag "Racism Isn't Funny" say Trump as SNL guest host "minimizes" impact of his controversial comments.

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Fall TV: The Good, The Bad And The Inexplicable

Wednesday, November 04, 2015

With the fall TV season well underway, networks are making decisions on the future of their shows. What gets picked up? What gets canceled? TV critic Eric Deggans says quality isn't much of a factor.

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Join Ussss... Join Ussss.... For The Return Of 'Evil Dead'

Saturday, October 31, 2015

It's the moment fans of the horror comedy franchise Evil Dead have waited decades to see.

Starz's TV series, Ash vs Evil Dead, begins with a bracing blast of classic rock — Deep Purple's psychedelic anthem Space Truckin' — and the disquieting sight of star Bruce Campbell squeezing his midriff ...

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Spoiler Alert: Latest Death May Spoil 'Walking Dead' For Some Fans

Monday, October 26, 2015

WARNING: The column contains numerous spoilers regarding Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead and how it connects to events in the graphic novel. If you wish to remain in the dark — and have somehow avoided the online explosion of fan anguish until now — be warned that this piece ...

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CBS' 'Supergirl' Reinvents The Classic Comic For Modern Times

Monday, October 26, 2015

In its first superhero series of the 21st century, CBS is building Supergirl around characters traditionally seen as sidekicks. NPR offers a peek at the new show.

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Would SNL Have Donald Trump As Host If It Had Latino Cast Members?

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live on November 7. It's a hosting choice that has raised questions over whether TV stations will be required to give equal time to other candidates — and raised eyebrows, because of Trump's controversial statements about Mexican immigrants.

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Live From New York, It's Donald Trump! (And A Whole Lot Of Controversy)

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Donald Trump is slated to host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7, which could put local stations in a tough spot, trying to balance candidates' air time. Meanwhile, Latino groups are condemning the move.

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'The Knick' Redefines Oscar-Winning Director's Role In Television

Friday, October 16, 2015

The Knick returns for its second season on Cinemax Friday night. And with it, Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh seems to be making good on his vow to turn his back on the film ...

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TV Series Review: 'Fargo' Returns To FX

Monday, October 12, 2015

FX's TV adaptation of Fargo returns for a second season Monday night. Our critic says the new episodes are a quirky, creative reinvention that improves on an already stellar show.

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At 41, 'Saturday Night Live' Enters Middle Age

Saturday, October 03, 2015

The politics, parodies and jokes of Saturday Night Live have been making viewers laugh — and sometimes cringe — for decades. As the show begins its new season, NPR TV critic Eric Degg...

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How A Pair Of Pretty Boys Got Their Groove Back

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Two new comedies debut on Fox on Tuesday night: Grandfathered and The Grinder, both of which feature TV pretty boys Jon Stamos and Rob Lowe amping up their images. NPR's TV critic, Er...

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'The Daily Show' Introduces A New Host — And A Familiar Feel

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Longtime viewers didn't know what to expect of Trevor Noah's debut Monday night. What they got resembled the old show, perhaps because it kept a lot of writers and producers from Jon Stewart's era.

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ABC's 'The Muppets' Brings The Classic Characters Into Modern Culture

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The fall TV season begins this week and one of the most anticipated new shows is The Muppets. It's a mockumentary, behind-the-scenes type of show that premieres Tuesday night on ABC.

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5 TV Shows To Watch In An Otherwise Uninspiring Fall Season

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The networks mostly played it safe — and boring — this year. But critic Eric Deggans found a few shows you shouldn't miss: The Muppets, Supergirl, Grandfathered, The Grinder and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

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As U.S. Announces Plan To Accept More Refugees, Michigan Gets Ready

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Southeast Michigan has taken in waves of refugees from the Middle East conflicts for decades, resulting in a strong Arab-American community. Refugee advocates say they're prepared to help Syrians.

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Viola Davis' Emmy Win Shows TV's Power To Shape Perception

Monday, September 21, 2015

She's the first black woman to win best actress in a drama series. NPR's TV critic says for those who've insisted diversity on TV is important, this is proof. Other awards stood out Sunday night, too.

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What To Watch For In This Year's Emmys Race (And Why It's Important)

Saturday, September 19, 2015

In a year when more than 400 series will air on various television-like platforms, why should anyone still care about Sunday night's Emmy Awards?

The short answer: It's still the biggest honor in TV, handed out by the very people who make all the stuff we're watching on our smartphones, ...

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Neil Patrick Harris Reimagines Variety Show Format In 'Best Time Ever'

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Song and dance man Neil Patrick Harris premiered his new show, Best Time Ever, Tuesday night on NBC. It's an attempt to bring back the variety show format.

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CBS Entertainment Chief Nina Tassler Is Stepping Down

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

For more than a decade, CBS Entertainment chief Nina Tassler seemed like the last woman standing in network TV, maintaining control of the most-watched broadcast network's drama, comedy and late-night offerings while executives at rival outlets rose and fell.

But today, Tassler announced plans to leave CBS by the end ...

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