Playlist

Talks for television lovers

Hey, remote control mavericks. Enjoy these talks, full of thoughts on how TV shows pique our fascination and reflect our cultural values.

J.J. Abrams

The mystery box

Lauren Zalaznick

The conscience of television

Thomas Hellum

The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive

Andrew Stanton

The clues to a great story

Cynthia Schneider

The surprising spread of Idol TV

Mike Rowe

Learning from dirty jobs