Television

Author Susan Morrison talked with WPR’s “BETA” about interviewing SNL creator Lorne Michaels, his start in television and the pressure cooker of SNL’s ambitious live format.

Author Alan Sepinwall takes a look back at the show’s impressive run in his latest book, “Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill: The Complete Critical Companion to Better Call Saul.”

Charlie Brooker recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” host Doug Gordon, where he talked about Cunk’s deadpan naiveté and the similarities between “Black Mirror” and “The Twilight Zone.”

Actor Jim O’Heir spoke with WPR’s “BETA” about his time on “Parks and Recreation, which he illustrates in his recent book.

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.