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Film and TV

    Watching ‘Downton Abbey’ as the world burns is more timely than you think
    "Downton Abbey" is about a world different from the one we're living in. But watching it now is both escapist and instructive.
    (L to R) Laura Carmichael stars as Lady Edith, Hugh Bonneville as Robert Grantham, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Grantham and Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Hexham in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.

Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
    Ego Nwodim, Baltimore County native, is leaving ‘SNL’
    Baltimore County native Ego Nwodim joined the exodus of “Saturday Night Live” cast members, announcing her exit after seven seasons.
    SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1884 -- Pictured: (l-r) Anchor Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim as Miss Eggy, and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update on Saturday, May 17, 2025 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
    ‘Becoming Thurgood’ lets viewers hear from Baltimore’s legal legend — in his own words
    "Becoming Thurgood," streaming on PBS, fills in the blanks that made Baltimore's Thurgood Marshall an icon, and informs our current frightening moment.
    Thurgood Marshall stands in front of the Supreme Court in 1958.
    Michael Strassner has ‘craziest day’: From O’s first pitch to sold-out ‘Baltimorons’ premiere
    Michael Strassner, a Towson native, was back in town for the first pitch for the Baltimore Orioles-Pirates game before heading to the Senator Theatre for the premiere of “The Baltimorons."
    Actor Michael Strassner throws the first pitch at Camden Yards on Wednesday.
    ‘Not too shabby’: Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ champion reign with more than $60K
    Jonathan Hugendubler, the most recent “Jeopardy!” champion and a fixture in Baltimore trivia, was dethroned on the second episode of season 42.
    Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
    As one Marylander wins an Emmy, another drums his way to the VMAs
    “The Pitt’s” Shawn Hatosy and drummer Timothy Fletcher — took their turns in the spotlight this weekend with an Emmy win and an Under Armour ad, respectively.
    Drs. Jack Abbott (Shawn Hatosy, left) and Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) exit the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center on an episode of "The Pitt."
    With Jay Duplass’ help, local star of ‘The Baltimorons’ is ready for his close-up
    Towson native Michael Strassner, director Jay Duplass and actress Liz Larsen tell the unlikely story of how "The Baltimorons," a new rom-com, was made.
    Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
    I was prepared to hate ‘The Paper,’ a spinoff of ‘The Office.’ I was wrong.
    When Peacock first announced “The Paper,” a newsroom-themed spin-off of “The Office” about a dying Midwest publication, I was not pleased one bit. That changed.
    THE PAPER -- Episode 102 -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex Edelman as Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Adelola, Domhnall Gleeson as Ned, Melvin Gregg as Detrick -- (Photo by: Aaron Epstein/PEACOCK)
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger released early from jail
    "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger was released from jail on Tuesday morning, roughly six months ahead of schedule.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 25:  Karen Huger attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
    From HBO to Hulu, these Baltimore musicians are crafting your TV soundtracks
    Meet the three Baltimore musicians who are helping tell the stories of three new TV series, including “Iyanu,“ “Washington Black” and “Task.”
    Andrew “December Moon” Johnson adds percussion during an “Iyanu” studio session.
    Grieving ‘And Just Like That...,’ the show that could’ve been
    ‘And Just Like That...’ could have been a relatable, aspirational look at middle age if it didn’t get in its own way.
    Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker
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    Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!’ dies at 60
    Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died.
    Twelve-year-old television actress Danielle Spencer rests at home in Malibu, C.A. after her release from Santa Monica Hospital on Friday, Sept. 16, 1977. Danielle is recovering from a car accident that killed her father, actor Timothy Pelt. With Danielle is her mother Cheryl Pelt and her pet dog. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
    Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ super champ’s win streak
    Baltimore's Jonathan Hugendubler participated in the final episode of “Jeopardy!” as it closed its 41st season.
    Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
    Ghostly grandmas, plastered pigs: Sundance short films hit Baltimore screens
    The Sundance Short Film Festival comes to Baltimore’s Parkway Theatre this weekend, with shorts featuring topics from people- pleasing to pig-men.
    Saroeun Nay and Phalla Im appear in Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites by Chheangkea Ieng, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
    35 years ago, ‘The Cosby Show’ had ‘big fun’ in Baltimore. We still are.
    Vanessa Huxtable of “The Cosby Show” came to Baltimore in 1990 to have “big fun.” It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it was awesome for us Baltimoreans.
    Thirty-five years ago this spring, "The Cosby Show's" Vanessa Huxtable came to Baltimore to have Big Fun. It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it made a very cool salt box design by Juliet Ames.
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
    Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54. He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” Costa Rican authorities report he drowned Sunday afternoon at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast.
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles
    Widow to widow: Life’s too short for Carrie to be with Aidan on ‘And Just Like That’
    Carrie Bradshaw of "And Just Like That
" is dating like she think she's going to live forever. As a widow, she should know that no one does.
    Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) in Season 3 of "And Just Like That..."
    From ‘The Pitt’ to ‘Severance,’ here are the Marylanders up for Emmy nominations
    The nominees for the 2025 Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday. Here are the Maryland natives that made the cut with shows like "The Pitt," "The White Lotus" and "Severance."
    Drs. Jack Abbott (Shawn Hatosy, left) and Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) exit the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center on an episode of "The Pitt."
    ‘Love Island’ is this summer’s latest TV craze. Here’s where you can watch in Baltimore.
    As the “Love Island” season nears its end, watch parties, where friends and strangers gather in bars and restaurants to tune in to the show, are becoming increasingly popular.
    Love Island U.S.A., Episode 728. Pictured from left to right, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, Cierra Ortega, Elan Bibas, Amaya Espinal, Ace Green, Jose “Pepe” Garcia-Gonzalez, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe, Iris Kendall, Taylor Williams, Clarke Carraway.
    How a veteran makeup artist from Baltimore became Hollywood’s ‘earth mother’
    Baltimore natives Debi Young and Ngozi Olandu Young have earned respect throughout Hollywood for both their technical brilliance as makeup artists and, perhaps more importantly, their people skills.
    Makeup artist Debi Young is a four-time Emmy nominee.
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