TV

As atheist TV characters increase, here are 5 of the best

By Chris Stedman — February 17, 2014
'True Detective' and 'The Good Wife' are putting atheist characters in the spotlight. To celebrate the rise of atheists on TV, here are five of the best nontheist TV characters from the last five years.

Hollywood looks to the Bible for screenplay potential

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 23, 2013
(RNS) Nearly 10 years after the blockbuster success of Mel Gibson's “The Passion of the Christ,” which earned $611.9 million worldwide, studios are looking to the Good Book for good material.

COMMENTARY: NBC’s ‘Save Me’ may need rescuing

By Mark I. Pinsky — June 12, 2013
(RNS) "Save Me," NBC's new prime time sitcom, may not be religious enough, neglecting its potential core supporters.

Why is it so hard to do religion in prime time?

By Tracy Gordon — March 14, 2012

(RNS) ABC's saucy new drama, "GCB" has been panned by critics and called "anti-Christian" by Newt Gingrich. TLC cancelled its controversial reality show, "All-American Muslim," and anything short of "Touched By an Angel" seems to flop. Piet Levy explores why.

Verizon plans to drop Muslim TV network

By Tracy Gordon — February 27, 2012

(RNS) Verizon FIOS, the national cable television operator, has decided to drop Bridges TV, a pioneering television network that seeks to challenge stereotypes of Muslims and create understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. By Omar Sacirbey.

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