Playlist 2-11-11
Started with another half dozen goodies from the Oxford American Southern Music sampler Vol. 12, played a big chunk of the new Bright Eyes, as well as new stuff from…
A Familiar Matthew Perry in ‘Mr. Sunshine’
Matthew Perry fits his role in the new sitcom “Mr. Sunshine” quite well, in part because it’s based on himself. “I like to say that this character is me, like,…
No Shame in Allison Janney’s ‘Sunshine’
While “Mr. Sunshine” is a vehicle for Matthew Perry, it’s been a standout role for Alison Janney as a demanding and loopy arena owner who in the first episode throws…
What’s Behind the ‘Traffic Light’
The new comedy “Traffic Light” debuted on Fox this week, to some pretty light ratings. Just 4.59 million tuned in for the new series starring David Denman, Liza Lapira, Nelson…
Shawn Ryan Getting Up to ‘Code’
The best new drama of the season, Fox’s “Chicago Code,” grew since it was originally titled “Ride Along,” executive producer Shawn Ryan says. “It became much, much more than I…