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Television

Closing the Deal

Jon Tenney, Princeton-born star of TV’s The Closer, has a knack for turning small roles into big breaks. more

More Salon Reality, Jersey-Style

Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your TV, along comes another New Jersey-based reality show. The Style Network’s new “Glam Fairy” has all the déclassé elements that have come to define reality TV, and for many, New Jersey.

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Oh! Solo Sorvino

Our Q&A with Paul Sorvino covers his film career, his relationship with his children, and his under-the-radar singing apperances. more

For Her It's Better, Not Worse

Camden native Tasha Smith prepares for a lead role in a new series based on a popular Tyler Perry movie franchise. more

"Mom" Site Fits Shue

Former Melrose Place resident Andrew Shue co-founded CafeMom, a networking and community website for moms and moms-to-be. more

From Brat Pack to Backpack

Andrew McCarthy still acts and directs, but the Summit native has won new acclaim writing about his global travels. more

Social Climber

Tewksbury native Alison Haislip is the (social media) voice of The Voice, NBC's hit singing competition program. more

Cape Crusader

Roy Steinberg, an established Hollywood director and producer of soap operas, leaves LA for the stage in Cape May. more

Island in the City

The founder of Tempo, a Newark-based TV network with 3.5 million views on 24 Caribbean islands, talks about the company's success. more

Open House

Step aside, Snooki. Jersey homes are the Garden State’s REAL TV Stars, thanks to the hundreds of commercials shot here every year. (Photos by Glenn Schuster) more

New Faces NJ: Colleen Broomall

Actress Colleen Broomall, who starred in soap operas as a child, works to get back in the industry. more

Sunny Disposition

Danny DeVito is always happy to reminisce about New Jersey—where family and a nice bowl of pasta await. more

The Watchman

Critic David Bianculli has made a career out of taking TV seriously. more

A Cyber Star Is Born

A Branchburg native is one of the twelve finalists chosen to be on Ultimate Gamer 2, a reality show about competitive video game playing. more

New Faces NJ: Rachel Moss

A talented high school student aims high. more

The Star Next Door

Rosemarie DeWitt’s ability to bring depth to supporting roles in Rachel Getting Married and United States of Tara has thrust her into the limelight. more

An Apprentice Moves On

You probably recognize him from his stint on the celebrated NBC show The Apprentice, but NJ-native Randal Pinkett interests range far beyond television. more

Revisiting The Pacific

A ten-part HBO miniseries in the style of Band of Brothers, and starring Jon Seda, will document the wartime exploits of Raritan native John Basilone in the Pacific theater of WWII. more

Giving Tarzan His Own Turf

On TV's Man Caves, ex-NFL star Tony Siragusa builds palatial playpens for hubbies pushed to the home decor sidelines. more

Funny Business

Ever watch the offbeat TV series Monk and wonder, How did they come up with that? For the answer, step into the writing laboratory of Madison’s Andy Breckman and his quirky crew. more

Pioneer Spirit

Ernie Kovacs more

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