Jeff Probst Getting Into Talk Show Biz
When Jeff Probst invites his audience into the studio of his new daytime talk show, he won’t say “Come on in, guys.” He’ll leave that “Survivor” catchphrase for the islands,…
Sunday TV: Inspector Lewis Solves David Soul Mystery
The quartet of new Inspector Lewis mysteries on “Masterpiece Mystery” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) wraps up with the murder investigation of a visiting American professor with a controversial theory…
Award Show and No Shows
It stands to reason that an awards show for television show would begin to be dominated by thanks delivered by video. So it was for Louis C.K., thanking the Television…
The Appeal of Danish Murder Mysteries
Despite the cancellation this week of “The Killing,” the adaptation of Danish thrillers continues to be an attraction to makers of American television. Saturday, FX chief Jon Landgraf announced it…
Saturday TV: Whole Lotta Games
The games begin in earnest, and after a huge audience for Friday’s opening ceremony, the other networks quietly beg off, even more than they do already in the dead of…
Bristol Palin Among ‘Dancing’ All-Stars
The Palin plan for conquering America now has nothing to do with politics, it’s all about reality TV. With the unveiling Friday of Bristol Palin as cast member of “Dancing…
Friday TV: Olympic Opening And Not Much Else
There’s plenty of pressure on London's Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games (NBC, 7:30 p.m.) to live up to the big event in China four years ago. While the…
Couric Readying for Daytime ‘Katie’
In the post “Oprah” world, daytime TV has been littered with new personalities trying out hour long shows. But Katie Couric, who brings her own “Katie” to daytime Sept. 10,…
ABC News Takes Victory Lap With Bumps
ABC News chief Brian Sherwood likes to address the press away from the podium, with a wireless microphone that allows him to roam the stage and gesture with both hands.…
Thursday TV: Pre-Olympic Documentaries
Even the independent documentary showcases are falling for the competition on the eve of the Olympics. Tonight “Independent Lens” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) returns to close its season,…