Anthony Roman The 100 Best Shows on TV Right Now TV Guide celebrates the series that made us laugh, broke our hearts, and threw us a lifeline during these wild times TV Guide Editors
Sept. 3, 2020
As we began our annual ranking of the 100 Best Shows on TV Right Now, it was impossible to ignore the fact that there s never been a right now quite like this one.
The world is still reeling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 800,000 people. As schools, restaurants, businesses, music venues, and sports arenas shut down beginning in March in an effort to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus, so did Hollywood. Filming for many of our favorite shows ceased midseason, and with theaters closed, major blockbuster movies were delayed or released straight to streaming platforms. It s been nearly six months, and millions of Americans are still in various stages of social isolation. Throughout it all, TV has served as a coping
Yesterday, NPR celebrated the 50-year anniversary of our first on-air original show. For five decades, NPR and our member stations have shared the responsibility and privilege to serve the ind
Marvin Gaye s hit record What s Going On encapsulates the political turmoil of 1971 while also inspiring hope for change.
Today, NPR celebrates the 50-year anniversary of our first on-air original show. For five decades, NPR and our member stations have shared the responsibility and privilege to serve the individual listener and promote their personal growth. To honor our time spent together, we turned back the clock and reflected on the impeccable sounds of our genesis year. From the timeless expression of social unrest in Marvin Gaye s What s Going On to the transportive, community building experience of John Denver s Take Me Home, Country Roads, 1971 s wide-spanning sonic achievements are featured below.