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They might be a little snooty, but it would be hard to find a family more welcome in these parts than the Crawleys of "Downton Abbey" at least in Owings Mills, home of Maryland Public Television. - Sun's critic is wrong to berate PBS for news practices common on network television
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- Catonsville Historical Society welcomes visitors Dec. 7 and 8
- The Downton Abbey Wine Collection "features two enticing blends from the Bordeaux region of France: a 'Blanc' white wine and a 'Claret' red wine. Downton Abbey Blanc is a light and crisp white blend, while Downton Abbey Claret is medium-bodied red with bright fruit and a silky finish," according to the release.
- The cost of yearly living at Downton has been calculated and -- shock -- it's ridiculously expensive
- After restorations that have taken more than six months, Montpelier Mansion has thrown open its doors to visitors once again. But don't look for a new look — or even a facelift on the 18th-century Georgian beauty. Almost all the restoration work took place behind the scenes, in the cellars and crawl spaces.
- When the Maryland workers building the sets for "House of Cards" started sawing and hammering the offices and homes of characters like Francis and Claire Underwood 20 months ago in Harford County, most of them were thinking only of earning a steady paycheck, not being part of TV history.
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- "The Chaperone" is based loosely on the life of silent movie star Louise Brooks and has been optioned for film by actress Elizabeth McGovern
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- This episode includes poetry and haggis. Actually, poetry and haggis together! A little haggis always makes the poetry go down easier, don't you think?
- Jonah Goldberg says the entertainment industry may not be as politically influential as either conservatives or liberals think.
- A popular Downton Abbey character died in childbirth from eclampsia in a storyline that shocked audiences. But what exactly is eclampsia and does it kill modern-day moms?
- The weekend's NBA all star game gave halftime show junkies a fix after their Super Bowl withdrawl, Danica Patrick ran a fast qualifying lap, and Christoph Waltz shows everyone the lighter side of Hitler.
- If you're a big fan, you already knew what was coming in the season finale. But it didn't make it any easier -- or less heartbreaking -- to watch.
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- 'Downton Abbey' recap, Episode 5, Lord Grantham vs. everyone
- Believe it or not, some people don't like football. Cindy Leahy is one of them. "Give me a baseball game any day," says Leahy, president of the Keswick Improvement Association and longtime aide to City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke. But Leahy, who grew up in a football fan household and can remember the first Super Bowl, said she will watch this year's game.
- Scrabble at the Bain Center perfect way for seniors to scrabble their brains.
- Baltimore-area wedding players spotlight new, continuing trends
- 'Downton Abbey' recap: Heartbreak as Lady Sybil gives birth
- The main course for the debut supper is a lobster pie
- 'Downton Abbey' Season 3 recap, Branson's revolutionary war
- 'Downton Abbey' recap, Edith Crawley's big (bad) day
- The dignity and respect portrayed on Downton Abbey make it an appealing escape
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- Raise your glass, The Pegu Club at Frederick's on Fleet
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- The wave of winter shows that arrives this week bears prime examples of this TV truth. From the traditional, big-budget, Brit-cum-PBS halls of "Downton Abbey," to the edgy, Baltimore-made remake of "House of Cards," here are 10 midseason productions worth paying attention to.
- The women in "Downton Abbey" sometimes forget their place, which can have devastating consequences for them. Seeing this on the telly might inspire women on this side of The Pond to pursue a similar, dangerous course.
- Baltimore actor Katie O. Solomon stars in Theatre Project's play "Bad Panda"
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- The biggest winner Sunday at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards had to be Showtime's "Homeland," which took the top three drama awards in an upset over such favorites as "Mad Men" and "Downton Abbey." But, Baltimore-based productions and stars had a very big night, too.
- HBO's Baltimore productions "VEEP" and "Game Change" got solid Emmy notice with the comedy earning a best actress nomination for Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the made-for-TV movie about the 2008 presidential election picking up best actor and actress nominations for Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson.
- With a president like Mitt Romney, the rich wouldn't feel pressured to be noble and could instead spend it all on themselves.
- 'Dancing with the Stars' recap: Maria Menounos owns 'Classical' night
- Video: What if Downton Abbey was set in a fast-food restaurant
- Mostly Main Street: If you are in search of a beer to go with your corned beef to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I'd head to The Phoenix, at the corner of Main Street and Maryland Avenue
