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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    TV Roundup: Pilot Season Begins

    The most popular television shows this year have been big on drama and big on crime, but not so big on laughs. Now the networks are kicking off their new pilot season, looking for the next runaway hit, and this year’s success stories could have a big influence on their decision-making. Does that mean another gritty lineup for the small screen?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 26, 2015 • 1 min read

    The most popular television shows this year have been big on drama and big on crime, but not so big on laughs. Now the networks are kicking off their new pilot season, looking for the next runaway hit, and this year’s success stories could have a big influence on their decision-making. Does that mean another gritty lineup for the small screen? We discuss that and more in our weekly television news roundup.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Sundance Snapshot, Early Race For Boxer's Seat, the Best Way to Treat PTSD
    1. 0:00Snapshot From Sundance
    2. 14:02The Race for Boxer’s Seat Starts With a Small Pool
    3. 23:24A Debate Over How to Treat Traumatized Vets
    4. 38:45TV Roundup: Pilot Season BeginsYou’re reading this
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