Television has had a major influence on American culture, arguably greater than parents, schools, churches, or government. Many common phrases actually originated from classic TV shows, though we may use them without realizing it. Here are 50 famous lines and the TV shows they came from.

The state of Maryland seriously considered suing Major League Baseball on the Orioles' behalf, based on John Angelos' argument the league was misusing its antitrust exemption.

Baltimore’s Kevin Spacey was acquitted of sexual assault on Wednesday after the Oscar winner’s testimony as a witness in his own defense spared him a possible prison term and gave him a shot at a career comeback.

The Maryland U.S. Senate race is heating up with both money and star power.

Keivonn Woodard, a 10-year-old Bowie resident was nominated for an Emmy award Wednesday for his role in the hit HBO series “The Last of Us."

As a judge prepares to sentence a 71-year-old man in the fatal overdose of actor Michael K. Williams, Baltimore producer David Simon asks court to consider leniency.

Orioles fans complain they can’t always access their team’s games, don’t know where to find them or miss the cadence of the regular announcers.

“Swiping America," a reality dating series, debuts June 15 on Max and features former Howard County resident Kesun Lee alongside three other singles as they search for love.

Asian American women have been directing projects for the big and small screens for decades. In spite of obstacles in an industry that has long prioritized a male director's point of view, these women have found ways to raise funds, start their own production companies, release their films, and even launch their television series. They continue to collect accolades while doing so, inspiring the next generation of female directors to do the same.

Since Saturday Night Live's premiere episode in 1975, hundreds of talented actors, writers, directors, and musicians have walked through the halls of Studio 8H. Only a small percentage of those creatives have been nominated for an Oscar, and only two of those nominees have won the award.

CNN reporter and West Baltimore native John Blake wishes he could give a copy of his new memoir to his mother for Mother's Day.

Maggie Sajak, the daughter of “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Pat Sajak, will fill in for Vanna White when the long-time letter turner plays a celebrity-edition of the game show.

HBO suspended David Simon’s 25-year-long agreement to write for the premium network as he joined striking Hollywood writers on the picket line, the creator of “The Wire” tweeted Monday.

A court has ruled a committee of MLB executives wasn't biased when it made a decision in the Orioles-Nationals' MASN dispute.

While immigration remains a hot-button topic in the United States, it’s hard to deny some of the country’s best films, music, and books as well as scientific and diplomatic breakthroughs came from people born in other countries who came here and eventually chose to become American citizens.

Video games, once only played at home, have taken advantage of the emergence of social media, smartphones, and tablets, and can be played everywhere. Their growth has been abetted by the fact that the first users of videos are well into adulthood and understand the games’ appeal to their children, even as they continue to play themselves.

The family and longtime attorney for “John Wick” and “The Wire” star Lance Reddick are disputing an uncorroborated death certificate that says the actor died of heart disease.

A Brooklyn drug dealer pleaded guilty Wednesday to providing “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death.

Among the more notable exports from Ireland are literature, whiskey, Guinness stout, wool sweaters, Waterford crystal - and actors.

New York's highest court, which is operating with an even number of judges, will hear the latest installment in a decade-long MASN dispute between the Orioles and the Nationals.

Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress as the breakout indie hit "Everything Everywhere All at Once" took home seven Oscars.

Host Jimmy Kimmel was all but guaranteed to reference “the slap” in his opening monologue, which he first did about 10 minutes into the telecast.

“For all the little boys and girls who look like me, watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,” Yeoh, 60, said during her acceptance speech.

“Lift Me Up” was a finalist for best original song, which went to M. M. Keeravani and Chandrabose’s “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR.” The nod was the first Oscar nomination for Rihanna, a nine-time Grammy Award winner.

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t waste any time taking a jab at Will Smith at Sunday’s ceremony, which took place a year after the actor slapped Chris Rock on stage.

See all the stars arrive to the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Check out all the best and worst fashions straight from the champagne carpet!

A group that backed a successful petition drive to get term limits approved by Baltimore voters last fall says it's likely to make a second push to get recall elections on the ballot next year.