Network passes on Oxford reality TV pilot
TNT has declined to add a show about Oxford to its fall lineup after a pilot produced by Sam Haskell was provided to them last week. (May 13, 2013, Page 2A)
Is Oxford ready for its close-up?
Sam Haskell, an Oxford resident, is currently working on a pilot for consideration with TNT for next fall. Oxford may soon see itself in the spotlight. (May 3, 2013, Page 1A, 14A)
The fourth estate
Local columnist T.J. Ray takes a look at the media’s effect on what we do and think, noting how television and the Internet now seem to have a bigger influence than newspapers on public knowledge and opinion. (March 25, 2013, Page 4A)
Peace and quiet
Local columnist T.J. Ray, who spent four decades teaching English, looks at changes in language over the years as well as the amount of noise that enters into our lives, probably without us realizing it. (October 18, 2011, Page 4)
Was ‘Trial of the Century’ news or entertainment?
Local columnist T.J. Ray, like many others, wondered why cable news networks spent so much time on the recent trial of Casey Anthony. He decided to write to the head of CNN seeking answers for his questions – and his concerns about how the story will continue to play out and be covered. (July 15, 2011, Page 4A)
