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Tuned In: Intelligent spy drama "Rubicon" uncovers secret slowly

For fans of espionage thrillers or ticking-time-bomb shows, AMC's "Rubicon" is no "24." It's more cerebral, more deft and obtuse in its depiction of political machinations. (Today)

TV Week

Television movies for the week of Aug. 1

(Today)

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Sarah Roemer, right, a cast member in "The Event," participates in a panel discussion with fellow cast members Blair Underwood, left, and Jason Ritter during the NBC Universal Television Critics Association summer press tour.

Tuned In: Continuing story on 'Event' set up to lure viewers back

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- After the end of "Lost" and the failure of "Heroes" to sustain its initially promising premise, broadcast networks are shying away from serialized dramas this fall in favor of close-ended procedural shows. (Yesterday)

Cast of "The Event"

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Laura Linney portrays Cathy in "The Big C."

Tuned In: Laura Linney brings strength to 'Big C'

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Showtime loves its dark comedies, and the latest new series is no lighter than "Nurse Jackie" or "Californication." (07/30/2010)

Laura Linney portrays Cathy in "The Big C"

KDKA-AM's Dr. Knowledge goes national

KDKA-AM (1020) weekend overnight personality Charles Reichblum, a.k.a. Dr Knowledge, has gone national. (07/30/2010)

Friday, July 30, 2010