The weeklong presentation of Richard Wagner’s “Ring” cycle concludes with “Gotterdammerung” on “Great Performances at the Met” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). It’s the most theatrically stirring of the…
A father son dog act from New York City, Olate Dogs, beat a comedian to win the $1 million prize and the title “the best new act in America,” according…
What was once the brightest new show in broadcast, “Glee” (Fox, 9 p.m.), as it begins its fourth season, mostly seems to exist to be a huge annoyance. By now,…
Half of America seems to be lining up for some sort of singing competition and it’s not even the season for “American Idol.” After two episodes and three hours this…
NBC insists on releasing its fall sitcoms in dribs and drabs. The latest one to get a premiere is the self explanatory “Guys with Kids” (NBC, 10 p.m.). Somebody in…
At the core of the underrated, forever unnominated “Sons of Anarchy” (FX, 10 p.m.) is Shakespeare remade on motorcycles, a young prince taking over the kingdom from the corrupt leader…
It’s been christened the most disturbing finale in “Bachelor Pad” history since last week’s promos. And before we ponder the term “’Bachelor Pad’ history” – this is just the third…
Every fall I spend opening day of daytime surveying the new shows, wondering anew what it is that keeps people watching any daytime shows. The new contenders this year were…
Poised for big stardom (at least among some of us who watch a lot of fringe cable) is the exotic Romola Garal, the striking woman at the heart of BBC…
A full season after she’s been gone from daytime, Oprah Winfrey still leaves a big hole in daytime. And as the new season in daytime begins today, a wealth of…