Bob McGrath, Longtime ‘Sesame Street’ Star, Dies at 90 He was an original cast member who, for nearly half a century, played a sweater-clad and easygoing music teacher who dispensed advice.
Ken Burns Explores America’s Inaction During the Holocaust “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” coming to PBS Sept. 18, examines the reasons behind the country’s inadequate response to Germany’s persecution of Jews.
Mark Shields, TV Pundit Known for His Sharp Wit, Dies at 85 A former campaign strategist, he became a fixture in American political journalism and punditry and was seen on “PBS NewsHour” for 33 years.
How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? This weekend, our TV critic recommends a prehistoric nature documentary, a doc about a theater impresario and a new season of “Borgen.”
Jim Hartz, NBC Newsman and Former ‘Today’ Co-Host, Dies at 82 His role as Barbara Walters’s on-air partner lasted only two years, but viewers knew him for three decades as a correspondent, anchor and TV host.