Television

The creators of the HBO series “Somebody Somewhere” spoke with WPR’s “BETA” bout the show’s vibe and their wholistic approach to character development.

Charles Yu recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” about casting Jimmy O. Yang for the role of Willis Wu, and the challenges of bringing an adaptation of his novel to the small screen.

In its 20 years since premiering, “Lost” has come to be regarded as a hugely influential television series. Many shows have sought to regain or build upon its innovative and expansive storytelling in the last two decades.

WPR’s “BETA” talks with Eugene Mirman about his funny friends, his latest tour, and his nine-volume comedy album, “Eugene Mirman’s I’m Sorry, You’re Welcome.”

“The Bachelor” franchise’s first Asian American lead, Jenn Tran, is a graduate of UW-Madison. She talked with WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” about making TV history, what she took with her from her years in Wisconsin and what it’s like to date on camera.

WPR’s “BETA” checked in with Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to find out what it was like to compete on “Top Chef” and his experience in the finals.

Demetri Martin has created a new experience for theatre and television audiences. His latest comedy special, “Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed,” is the first in a trilogy of specials to tell a story beyond his jokes.

WPR’s “BETA” talked with Rod Serling’s daughter about life with her dad and why she felt it essential to write about him for her memoir, “As I Knew Him.”

Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello talk to WPR’s “BETA” about their Emmy-winning show, “Hacks.”

What sets George Pelecanos’ new collection apart is how most of these new works are tethered together by autobiographical events in his own life.