Media emphasized our sorrow, but could have focused on our grit
Cable TV gives viewers more choices, but the price is ever-raunchier fare, even on the broadcast networks
Fox's new reality show has become a hit by being judgmental and encouraging the audience to set standards
It's a huge cultural phenomenon, but HBO's sitcom Sex and the City is, in almost every way, as bad as it sounds
Alone among the big networks, NBC thrives by targeting "people who actually shop, not shoplift"
Boston Public's teachers are rebels, not guides to timeless knowledge
Divorce drama, like the real thing, turns out to be messy and unpleasant
Cultural conservatives should be careful what we ask for: While The West Wing is violence-free, it's more offensive than the violent Harsh Realm-a key distinction
Turner Network's production of the anti-totalitarian classic Animal Farm rings true
