Television
January, 19 2012 How 'Mary Tyler Moore' Became 'Sex and the City'
In her new book, author Katherine Lehman tells how today's TV shows build on a stereotype-busting tradition that started in the '60s.More in Television
December, 7 2011 Is There (Good) Life After Layoff?
A former TV newsman creates The Nextnik, a web series about midlife reinvention.
October, 24 2011 The Rise of Boomer Broadcasting
Here are 5 choice radio and TV programs aimed at the 50-plus generation.
September, 7 2011 House Music: Hugh Laurie Plays the Blues
The 52-year-old actor releases a CD and succeeds, unlike many others in Tinseltown.August, 19 2011
13 Reasons to Watch TV
Single women over 40 make a comeback in quality shows.
July, 27 2011 Jane Pauley Tackles Reinvention
With `Your Life Calling," her new NBC segment, the 60-year-old news icon is finally in charge of her own destiny.
July, 22 2011 Hot Topics: Longshot Darren Clarke Shakes Up Golf Tour
In other news: 'Men of a Certain Age' gets the ax, San Diego mom connects with other military families, RoadScholar sends us packing.
July, 20 2011 Roseanne Barr Goes 'Nuts'
From frustrated housewife to stand-up comic to sitcom superstar ... to macadamia farmer?
July, 18 2011 Dancing With the Sharks
ABC's 'Shark Tank,' now in summer reruns, is great fun to watch, especially if you're a midlife second-act entrepreneur looking for ideas on how to sell yourself.
July, 15 2011 Hot Topics: Debt-Ceiling Talks Take in Social Security
Also in the news: 'Gilligan's Island' creator, Netflix hikes and women's World Cup soccer.
June, 3 2011 Hot Topics: USDA Trades Pyramid for Healthy Plate
In other news this week: Jack Kevorkian dies, J.Lo takes on the Americas, new debate flares over cellphones and cancer
May, 13 2011 Hot Topics: Schwarzenegger-Shriver Split Symptom of Boomer Divorce Epidemic?
Also in the news: Bob Dylan turns 70, Jerry Seinfeld master of his domain and "Chicago Code" gets the ax.
May, 4 2011 Steven Tyler, Role Model?
Five things the new judge on "American Idol" shows us about midlife reinventionApril, 29 2011
Hot Topics: Boomers Say Age Isn't an Issue at the Office
Also in the news: Dionne Warwick sues over a musical featuring her as a character and Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul reunite on Fox's "The X Factor."
April, 15 2011