Unveiling ‘The X Factor’
After more than a year of foreshadowing, anticipation and just sheer hype, the nation found out what “The X Factor” actually was in the show’s two hour premiere Wednesday. It’s…
The End of R.E.M.
It shouldn’t have come as a surprise after 30 years, but still there was something jolting about the statement Tuesday that the band was calling it quits. "As lifelong friends…
‘New Girl’ Does Well in Premiere
One of the best reviewed new shows of the season also had one of the highest audiences Tuesday. “New Girl,” starring Zooey Deschanel as a nerdy post-breakup girl with new…
The New Fall Season: Wednesdays
We're looking at what's new (and returning) for the broadcast networks' fall TV season. Here's what's happening on Wednesdays. NEW SHOWS “The X Factor” (Fox, 8 p.m., tonight). Nobody’s seen…
Also On Wednesday: ‘Modern Family,’ ‘CSI’ Return
With a couple of new shows on today (though one of them being the unknown “X Factor,” which nobody can tell whether it will do the kind of business “American…
World Peace Eliminated
Athletes are usually the ones who go the farthest on “Dancing with the Stars.” With the natural instinct toward training and winning – and the likelihood that they’re already in…
‘Men’ Mows Down Monday Competition, ‘Broke Girls’ Enriched
The retooled “Two and a Half Men” got record ratings Monday -- some pro-football, “American Idol” level numbers for the first episode minus Charlie Sheen and with Ashton Kutcher. Some…
The New Fall Season: Tuesdays
We're looking at the new shows coming to broadcast TV for the fall season, night by night. Tonight, there are a couple of new shows starting; two others won't start…
Returning Tuesday Shows Include ‘Loser,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘NCIS’
A 12th season starts for “The Biggest Loser” (NBC, 8 p.m.), with the contestants divided by age. Trainer Bob Harper, right, is the only holdover trainer. He’s joined by Dolvett…
Bigger Dance Floor, Smaller Skills
The 12th season of “Dancing with the Stars,” they’ve moved into a huge, barn-like studio, with a big wide floor, an orchestra that can be pneumatically lifted from the ground…