Thursday TV: ‘Do Something Awards,’ Football
Before she steps in to host the Emmys, Jane Lynch will return to host the annual “Do Something Awards” (VH1, 9 p.m.) from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Performances…
Wednesday TV: ‘Pint-Sized Preachers,’ ‘The Hour’
It’s weird enough to see the parade of kids on shows like “Toddlers & Tiaras.” But what about pre-kindergarten kids brandishing microphones and those odd rhythmic barks of brimstone preaching?…
‘The Hour’ is Not ‘Mad Men,’ Producers Say
It’s kind of a kneejerk reaction that any 20th century period drama is considered a remake of “Mad Men.” “Comparisons have been made,” says Derek Wax, executive producer of the…
Michele Bachmann’s Botched Elvis Milestone
The strains of the King’s “Promised Land” played and Michelle Bachman jumped out of her bus in South Carolina Tuesday declaring, “Before we get started let’s all say happy birthday…
Tuesday TV: ‘MasterChef’ Finale, ‘Downsized’ Returns
A second “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) is named on the two hour season two finale, pocketing $250,000. It’s down to server Adrien Nieto, 28 of Ventura, Calif.; stay at home…
On Tonight: Gloria Steinem, Reluctant Heroine
The TV Critics Association summer press tour came this year in bunny ears. There was a visit to the Playboy Mansion so they could introduce their programming. NBC presented a…
Also On Monday: New ‘Lying Game’
Already the home of one adaptation of Sara Shepard young adult books with lying as a theme – the hit “Pretty Little Liars” – ABC Family is rolling out a…
No Lie: Fibbing Trend at ABC Family
The network that still turns to “The 700 Club” at 11 p.m. and has Family in its title has lately turned to edgier fare involving teens and especially series that…
Other Monday TV: ‘Eligible Dallas’ Start, ‘Teen Wolf’ Finale
Bravo seems to specialize in personalities who are hard to like. There’s a whole bunch of them in “Most Eligible Texas” (Bravo, 10 p.m.), left, following big haired dating singles…
Sunday TV: Country Fest and Sketch Comedy
Highlights from the four-day CMA Music Festival in Nashville comprise the annual special “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” (ABC, 8 p.m.). Performers include Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Brad…