Labor Day TV: A New ‘Coma,’ Bourdain’s Last Season
It’s an odd time to revive the 1978 thriller “Coma” (A&E, 9 p.m.). Michael Chrichton, director of the original, died in 2008; Tony Scott, a co-producer of the remake, jumped…
Sunday TV: ‘Breaking Bad’ Finale for Now
It’s been a tense, powerful season for “Breaking Bad” (AMC, 10 p.m.), the one must-watch series of the summer. Walter White, having won the cartel war last year, now must…
Remembering Hal David, 1921-2012
Sad to hear the death Saturday of Hal David, the great lyricists whose simple, profound words were indelibly paired with Burt Bacharach’s often complex melodies to create a sophisticated soundtrack…
Saturday TV: ‘Doctor Who,’ College Football Both Are Back
“Doctor Who” (BBC America, 9 p.m.) returns bigger than ever in what they’re calling the seventh season premiere under the direction of writer Steven Moffat. With bigger than usual adventures…
Do Conservatives and Rock Mix?
To show how darn more youthful he is than the top of his ticket, Paul Ryan in his Republican National Convention showcase Wednesday night gently mocked the “elevator music” on…
A Rare Friday ‘Daily Show,’ Vienna Concert
One of the high points of the Republican National Convention all week was the exuberant skewering of it each night on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” (11 p.m.). “RNC…
Clint Eastwood’s Weird Political Moment
After a scripted, stilted talky convention that seemed to stretch on and on even with a day cut off, it took a grizzled 82 year old actor to stop the…
Thursday TV: ‘Wipeout’ vs. Final Night of Republican Convention
“Wipeout” (ABC, 8 p.m.), one of the most popular network shows for small children (who often call it “faw down”) has been picked up for a sixth season, ABC announced…
Beekmans, Chippendales in ‘Amazing Race’
A double amputee professional snowboarder, a lumberjack, a heavy metal musician, a pair of married monster truckers, a couple of Chippendale dancers and "The Fabulous Beekman Boys" are among the…
Wednesday TV: Jesse Back as Judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
In his guest spot during the auditions, Jesse Tyler Ferguson was one of the best judges on “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox, 8 p.m.). Tonight he returns as…