Eric Deggans
Stories
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What to watch this summer: Here are the TV shows we're looking forward to
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National
Comcast plans to offer a new streaming bundle. Is streaming the new cable?
Comcast announced that it plans to offer a new streaming bundle with Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+, which sounds a lot like the cable channels packages that consumers left cable TV to get away from.
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New 'Doctor Who' star Ncuti Gatwa feels 'sad' for critics of show's diversity
Gatwa is the first Black man and the first person born outside the U.K. to play The Doctor. He's candid about how his own life has influenced his take on the role — and about his critics.
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Bon Jovi docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight' is an argument for respect
The new Hulu show takes a close look at the struggle by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi to overcome vocal problems which nearly led him to quit the band.
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National
Conan O'Brien is defining a new way forward for former late night hosts
After getting pushed out of late night by cancellation of his TBS show, O'Brien has been freed to fully entertain people exactly how he wants. His new special for Max, Conan O'Brien Must Go, is out.
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'Quiet on Set' explores allegations of abuse, toxic behavior at Nickelodeon
A new documentary series reveals the disturbing shadows behind the bright cheeriness of children's television.
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The Walking Dead spinoff 'The Ones Who Live' is an ambitious attempt to reach new eyes
The Walking Dead will premiere one of its most anticipated new spinoffs, "The Ones Who Live," on Sunday. Two of the franchise's most popular characters return.
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National
Sunday's Super Bowl was the most watched telecast in U.S. TV history
NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans about Super Bowl viewership and the reach and dominance of NFL programming.
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Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left
Stewart eased back into the host's chair Monday night without missing a beat, firing off jokes with a familiar style that felt like he had left just a few weeks ago, rather than in 2015.
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Super Bowl ads played it safe, but there were still some winners
Celebrities from Beyoncé to Arnold Schwarzenegger sold products with a wink.