Link Roundup: TV News and the Best of the Rest on the Web

Whitney Jefferson · 06/03/10 04:00PM

Larry "Pants on the Ground" Platt is not dead, 90s Nickelodeon stars, Big Bang stars want a raise, Old Christine is dead, Liza Minelli will not appear on Celebrity Rehab, and a super-cool graphic of Television University.

Cleanup on Aisle 5: Old Lady Destroys Supermarket

Gene Delsener · 06/03/10 03:44PM

We're not sure what started the elderly Russian's assault on the liquor aisle, but points for determination. Apparently the mayhem ended with six cops trying to subdue the woman.

Your Thursday Night Lineup

Matt Toder · 06/03/10 03:30PM

TONIGHT: It's the season finale of the Real Housewives of New York City but fear not, for we also have season premieres of Burn Notice and Royal Pains. Plus Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

RIP Golden Girl Rue McClanahan

Whitney Jefferson · 06/03/10 03:23PM

Today at the age of 76, Rue McClanahan passed away, leaving Betty White as the last surviving Golden Girl. To honor our favorite role of Rue's, here's a montage of the best "Blanche moments." Thank you for being a friend.

The Gawker Guide to Summer TV

Richard Lawson & Brian Moylan · 06/03/10 03:03PM

Summer's here! Are you fretting that there's nothing on television? Well, stop living in the past! We don't live in a school-year-dictated world anymore. Here are some shows you should consider watching to help pass the hot months, safely indoors.

Small Plane Successfully Makes Emergency Landing as World Watches

Erica Hyman · 06/03/10 02:52PM

When this plane's front landing gear failed to properly extend, the pilot was forced make an emergency landing. Not only did he need to make this dangerous landing attempt, but he was also surrounded by news helicopters, adding more pressure.

We Recommend That You Flee Before the Commoners Assume Control

Hamilton Nolan · 06/03/10 02:16PM

The Way We Live Now: Going about this the wrong way. What is this, backwards day, economically speaking? You don't give the working class benefits and outrageous salaries, or bring poverty to the suburbs. Duh. Is it the Walgreens booze?