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.

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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 reinvention
April, 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

Hot Topics: Best Cities for Older Workers

Also in the news this week: free entry at National Parks, Carl Lewis runs for office, and ABC cancels soaps.

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