Not That Stupid: Erica Jong's Dear John Letter

Erica Jong, 09.13.2008

To take the struggle for equal rights that has gone on for two centuries and embody it in the person of Sarah Palin is not just misleading but abusive.

Mr. Castro, Mrs. Schwarzenegger and Me

Cecilia Alvear, 12.31.2008

With the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution this week, I remember the last time I talked to Fidel. It was at the Havana airport in 1988, and Fidel was saying goodbye to Maria Shriver and me. But this was no friendly adios.

Petition to NBC: Stop Helping Coulter Sell Her Books

Ira Forman, 12.18.2008

On "Hannity & Colmes" Ann Coulter revealed that she will appear on NBC's "Today" show on January 6, 2009 to promote her newest book, "Guilty: Liberal ...

MSNBC -- "The Place For Politics?"

Charles Warner, 09.10.2008

It looks like MSNBC caved into McCain's complaints, which will anger liberals. David Gregory? FOX news didn't get to be the number-one cable news network by being dull and balanced.

Street Racing Kills -- Help Me Stop It

Steve Parker, 07.22.2008

San Diego counts so many bodies and seriously injured people from street racing they say it is at "epidemic" levels and is a public health problem.

Jim Brown on Barack Obama, Racism, Muhammad Ali, Hugh Hefner, Football, and Acting

Graham Bensinger, 11.24.2008

The day after the presidential election, I sat down with Jim Brown. Brown discussed a wide range of topics, including what electing the first African American president means to him.

The IFC Media Project: What Was Your Favorite 2008 News Story?

Meghan O'Hara, 12.23.2008

If you know of an amazing story in your hometown that has gone unnoticed because the news media, both big and small, won't give it the time of day -- tell us about it.

Sock It to Me!

Danny Miller, 05.26.2008

It's been 40 years ago since Laugh-In premiered. Frankly, I'm not sure it withstands the test of time, but no one can deny that it broke a hell of a lot of barriers when it came on the air.

How MSNBC Can Rule Cable News

Stephen C. Rose, 10.04.2008

If I were to walk the mile from where I live to the studio and take the reins, I would at least threaten to cut out the tongue of any TV host who dares interrupt anyone else.

NHTSA: Ford's Chinese Tire Troubles; Kerkorian Selling Ford; Unsafe Knock-Offs; Americans Driving Less

Steve Parker, 10.22.2008

There's good news, bad news and -- finally -- some smart, encouraging news by and for American drivers.

NBC to Replace Entire Primetime Schedule with Peacock Logo

Andy Borowitz, 12.11.2008

In a move that some industry insiders called a game-changer, NBC announced today that it would cancel all of its primetime programs and air a static image of its peacock logo every night between 8 and 10.

NBC Cancels Christmas!

Dennis Palumbo, 12.18.2008

The entertainment industry patients in my therapy practice have reacted with shock, disbelief and outrage to the news that NBC has decided to put Jay Leno's talk show on the air in prime time.

My Conversation with Richard Engel

Charlie Rose, 06.11.2008

The Difference Between Show Business and Business

Harry Shearer, 11.17.2008

In show business, Bill O'Reilly on Fox News Channel excoriates not only his time-slot rival Keith Olbermann, but the execs of NBC. In truth, the two networks have been virtual lovers for more than a year.

Reading The Pictures: Make Up Sex Meets Identity Politics

Michael Shaw, 03.03.2008

SNL not only provided HRC the opportunity to rebut a parody debate slamming the network for supposedly slandering the candidate in its real-life debate, but then submitted the candidate's parody self for her review.

Finding the Toilet in Stockholm

John Sauer, 08.27.2008

Last week a mix of water and sanitation experts gathered for World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden to mull over the world's biggest public health crisis. The problem is that not enough people paid attention.