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German fairy tales first published 200 years ago are still helping to shape our lives today

See Jane reach. See Jane reach for power and be denied. It might not yet be a full-blown theme, but that story line has made for one of TV¿s more culturally intriguing narratives of this presidential election year.

How Sarah Palin and Josh Gad, from "The Book of Mormon," led the way for a new NBC sitcom about life in the White House

Aaron Sorkin's "The West Wing" notwithstanding, prime-time television has never gone as far into the deep end of the political pool as it is about to do this year. At least four Washington-centric shows are in the works or set to premiere, including Maryland-based "VEEP" and "House of Cards."

Rewriting the male lead for a woman — and casting Sigourney Weaver — ignited the sci-fi/horror smash "Alien," the next film in the Gunky's Basement series.