Television - The Durango Herald

’Maya & Marty’ aims to show variety still the spice of life

NEW YORK – If you doubt that Maya Rudolph and Martin Short are funny together – indeed, a match made in heaven – just recall their memorable number on the 40th anniversary special for “Satur...

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango man to compete for $1 million, title of ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Durango resident Ryan Elliott will compete for $1 million at the “American Ninja Warrior” national finals to be held June 13-18 in Las Vegas. “American Ninja Warrior” is a sports ...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jussie Smollett of ‘Empire’ learns from prank tweet

LOS ANGELES – “Empire” co-star Jussie Smollett recently caused a social media storm after tweeting a cryptic message that implied he may be leaving the show. “I was thinking like...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

William Schallert, actor and union activist, has died at 93

William Schallert, a veteran TV performer and Hollywood union leader who played Patty Duke’s father – and uncle – on television and led a long, contentious strike for actors, has died. ...

DATE: May 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

In a France darkened by fear, Cannes hopes to supply light

NEW YORK – The first time Jodie Foster came to the Cannes Film Festival, she did so as a co-star in Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver,” and as a wide-eyed 13-year-old, soaking in the spectacle....

DATE: May 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Viewers not amused by SNL's joke about the heroin epidemic

At first it seemed like an uncomfortable coincidence, and then they showed the chart. Right there on “Saturday Night Live,” a little white line was showing the rapid pace of Ameri...

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Doris Roberts of 'Everybody Loves Raymond': 'None of the men in my life ever wanted me to be successful'

For nine years on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Doris Roberts, as Raymond’s meddling mother Marie, dispensed sage advice or withering put-downs, usually over Italian food. Faced with...

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Lewis man cast in History Channel survival show

Lowe filmed ‘Alone’ in Canadian wilderness

DATE: Apr 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Travel Channel films Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge

Butch Cassidy focus of pilot episode examining the West

DATE: Mar 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cowboy Poetry favorite Jeneve Mitchell on ‘American Idol’

After becoming a favorite at the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Jeneve Rose Mitchell is making her mark on “American Idol.” Still in braces at 15, she’s made the top 14 and will perform...

DATE: Feb 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango man to fly over Super Bowl

You have many options for watching Sunday’s contest

DATE: Feb 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoan cast on new Disney show

Maybe you’ll be able to say you knew him when. Pearce Joza, the son of Peter Joza and Nancy Heleno, has been taking a shot at show biz for the past couple of years. Las...

DATE: Feb 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News