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20 stars who nailed their accents so well we couldn’t believe they were acting
From prim-and-proper English lords to gritty American heroes, some actors have a truly shocking range. The stars below adopted an accent so flawless that we couldn't believe they were acting. Check them out!
The 20 most memorable TV butlers
Given the prominence of the butler figure in various shows–both comedy and drama–it’s worth taking a closer look at the most notable examples in order to see the variety of ways he has been used in popular media.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / June 20
Hugh Laurie Fails to Break Silence on His Most Famous TV Role
Hugh Laurie just gave the most House-like answer possible—by refusing to answer at all. The 66-year-old actor reportedly turned down an invitation to appear on the Doctor Mike podcast, where he would’ve been asked to revisit his role as Dr.
The 20 most clever TV shows of all-time
These shows often make viewers think and laugh at the same time, and, as such, they are deserving of an especially important and esteemed place in the canon of great television.
The 20 greatest TV medical dramas of all time
A good medical drama is really, really good. These 20 are the best medical dramas of all time.
20 underrated TV performances that deserve way more recognition
Artists are in the industry for the love of the work, not the recognition. But these 20 television performances should've been more recognized.
25 unforgettable fictional hospitals from pop culture
While the characters tend to drive the success of these projects, there are memorable hospitals and medical facilities that come along for the ride.
20 awesome TV pilot episodes that immediately set the tone for the show
Not all of these shows ended well, but they all started exceptionally.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 16, 2024
Making ‘House’: How the Medical Drama’s Pilot Came Together
In the fall of 2004, Fox didn’t have a trusty procedural like NBC’s Law & Order and CBS’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. So the network took a chance on House, a medical drama with episodic storylines driven by conditions, not crimes, and a British actor little known to stateside audiences playing a diagnostician with zero bedside manner.
Going out strong: The 20 most daring TV finales
TV fans everywhere know that a strong finale can help to solidify a show’s reputation, just as a bad or ill-conceived one can tarnish it. However, it should be pointed out that even finales considered bad at the time can, in hindsight, be appreciated for the risks they were willing to take regarding character development or plot.
20 TV stars you didn’t know directed episodes of their series
Actors always act, but sometimes, they direct.
20 ridiculously great Brit-coms
Since the BBC is a public institution, there's more freedom and room to explore the medium instead of just playing up to a sponsor in exchange for air time. If you've never seen a Brit-com, these will get you started.
Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / January 4, 2024
Mike Judge and Zach Wood Pepper Real Celebrities With Dumb Questions in ‘In the Know’ Trailer 
The semi-animated show centers around a fake public radio program and boasts interviews with actual guests like Hugh Laurie, Mike Tyson, and Tegan and Sara
21 actors never awarded Emmys for their legendary performances
The following might surprise many, so buckle up because these actors have all played some of the most memorable roles on TV yet never won an Emmy. Some were never even nominated!
23 actors we'd love to see in 'The Boys'
People continue to show nothing but love to the Amazon Prime series, including its 2023 spinoff, Gen V. However, while The Boys universe has an impeccable amount of talent on the good and bad side, there is always room for more.
The 20 best TV bromances
The bromance has long been a key part of the television landscape. In sitcoms, dramas, and numerous other genres, these pairings have demonstrated that, whatever ideologies of toxic masculinity might suggest, it’s healthy and necessary for men to establish emotional intimacy with other men.
The 20 best improvised quotes in television history
Writers deserve far more credit than they’re given for the innumerable golden television moments they’ve given us, but actors are sometimes responsible for coming up with those great lines. These are the best improvised lines in TV history.
23 actors fans want to see in ‘Knives Out 3’
After filling in some gaps, these are the actors fans want in Knives Out 3.
25 shows impacted by the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike
The recent announcement that the Writers Guild of America will strike sent shock waves through Hollywood. As this newest strike continues to exert pressure on the studios and streamers, it’s important to look back to appreciate the value writers bring to the world of screen entertainment.
Seth Rogen’s career-defining films so far
When historians look back at comedy in the 21st century, Seth Rogen will be among the greats mentioned.
The 21 greatest medical dramas across all of pop culture
The world of medicine can be dramatic. At least, that’s what entertainment would have us believe.
The picture of health: Pop culture's best doctors
They may not all be the best doctors, though often they are quite good at what they do.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2019
Your May 2019 entertainment planner
If there's anything that's going to define the cultural zeitgeist in 2019, take solace in knowing it's happening in May: The Season 3 premiere of "Beat
Amazon, Hulu, Netflix: We're going to need more bandwidth for these forthcoming shows and movies in 2019
All caught up with your favorite streaming movies and shows? Of course you aren't! There's no such thing as "caught up" in the modern era, and we regret to inform you that this is not going to change in 2019.
Actors and shows the Golden Globes loved... that Emmys didn't
When it comes to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (the small voting committee of international journalists who decide the Golden Globes winners), it’s not quite easy to pin down what it likes about TV.
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