Dave Alvin, Back at the Birchmere
Deep-voiced Dave Alvin, 56, dresses like a full-on cowboy in his shows, with a big hat, bandana and windswept song powered by a strong and tight band. For a show…
Maria Bamford’s Crazy Target Lady is Back
There is much to dread about the annual ramped-up consumer orgy known as Black Friday. But one bright light is the return of the Target ad campaign that brings back…
On TV Tonight: A Turkey’s Life, ‘Modern Family’
Joe Hutto is a naturalist who likes to imprint himself on wildlife – making them think he’s the mother for a time. He did it with deer, who hang around…
Ray Davies: Getting the Kinks Out in Silver Spring
Ray Davies so unlikes saying the word Kinks in his solo shows, he kids on stage that he fines himself $5 each time he utters it, giving the money the…
No Solo in ‘Dancing’ Finale
Athletes usually have a leg up on “Dancing with the Stars.” They know what it’s like to compete on a weekly basis, have a serious work ethic and want nothing…
A New Morning at CBS
Just like last November, CBS announced a revamped cast for its troubled Early Show set to begin in January. But the approach seems to be decidedly different in concentrating on…
Tuesday TV: Nazi Hunting, Revived Jousters, Storage War
How to answer something as devastating as the genocide of World War II? Freed Jews initially went on wildcat acts of revenge against Germany that involved poisoning water supplies. But…
Hope Fading on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Low scores and relative obscurity are conspiring to make Hope Solo the next to leave “Dancing with the Stars.” With a total of 49 out of a possible 70 points…
Monday TV: Dogs That Save, A Headhuntress
There’s a reason humans love their pets so. In some instances the unconditional love of the animals can be lifesaving. Such are the stories covered on the new series “Saved”…
New to Reality TV: ‘All-American Muslim’
If TLC has any connection whatsoever to its original initials – The Learning Channel – it might be to let us learn about unusual people. Part of its approach echoes…