Topic: The West Wing (TV Show)

How 'Hatfields and McCoys' became cable's biggest-ever hit

The History Channel miniseries 'Hatfields and McCoys' is the most-watched non-sports show ever on cable. Yes, it's violent and vulgar, but it's also good, movie-style entertainment, critics say. 

‘Mad Men’ fans count down to tonight’s fifth season premier

Will ‘Mad Men’ protagonist Don Draper’s dark secret come to light? Will Peggy Olson keep breaking sexist barriers? Can Roger Sterling keep ‘living like he’s on shore leave?’ And will Pete and Trudy ever dance the Charleston again?

Aaron Sorkin casts Dev Patel in 'More As This Story Develops' pilot

Aaron Sorkin has added 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel to the cast of 'More As This Story Develops.' 'More As This Story Develops' is Sorkin's HBO pilot about the world of cable news with an ensemble cast of Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Sam Waterston, and recently Dev Patel.

Obama golf shoes could have been clue to bin Laden

Obama golf shoes: On Sunday the president made an unusual beeline for his West Wing office that raised eyebrows only in retrospect.

Keith Olbermann last show: Has MSNBC killed its golden goose?

Keith Olbermann, last show on Friday, leaves MSNBC after eight years. His sudden exit, midway through his contract, has some saying he's been fired and others pointing to new owner Comcast.

Obama on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart: heavy on issues, hold the comedy

'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart grilled President Obama on his campaign promises in a remarkably somber 23 minutes for the comedy program Wednesday night.

The Social Network: movie review

'The Social Network:' A story of betrayal on the road to glory. The knockabout beginnings of Facebook gets a fast-paced spin in the new movie 'The Social Network.'

Facebook movie casts Timberlake, Eisenberg

The long-awaited Facebook movie begins production in Boston next month.

Broadway leaps into spring

Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.

Playing it safe, television sticks with the tried and true

New season offers few fresh shows, but frugal times may pull in more viewers looking for cheap entertainment.

Obama plans to 'green' the White House

President-elect Barack Obama says that he plans to make the White House more environmentally friendly to set an example for other Americans.

Facebook, the movie: the Facebook group

Former Guantánamo prisoner asks U.S. to review its founding ideals

Adel Hassan Hamad, who is suing the US government, claims that American values of freedom and democracy have been shaken.

Monitor Picks

Ahead of Super Tuesday, we vote for our favorite candidates for the best election dramas.

Into It: Stuart Woods

The bestselling suspense novelist reveals what he's reading, watching, and listening to – and why screenwriters ought to see 'Michael Clayton.'