Friday TV: Islamic Art, Two Potters
Susan Sarandon narrates the 90 minute special tonight on public television delving into a 1,400-year cultural history across nine countries. “Islamic Art Mirror of the Invisible World” (PBS, 9 p.m.,…
New ‘Big Brother’ Cast Announced
The name Hantz provides an instant pass to all CBS reality shows, so after Russell Hanz, who appeared on three versions of “Survivor,” and his nephew Brandon Hantz who appeared…
Stars in the Sky, At Least on TV
The millions who lost power during last week’s devastating storms in the mid-Atlantic may have had a saving grace: A sudden glimpse of the stars. A Staten Island astrologist in…
Also on Thursday: Spike Lee-Chosen Griffith Drama
Spike Lee is guest programmer on Turner Classic Movies tonight and his choices are widespread – Kirk Douglas in Billy Wilder’s “Ace in the Hole” (8 p.m.), Robert Mitchum in…
Eyewitnessing A Capitol Fourth
Usually, I tune over to the PBS coverage of Washington D.C. fireworks as part of the July Fourth crowd avoidance strategy. It involves catching the pyrotechnics from the privacy of…
‘America’s Lost Treasures’ Gets Premiere on America’s Birthday
The latest reality show from Thom Beers, of “Deadliest Catch” fame is “America’s Lost Treasures” (National Geographic Channel, 9 p.m.), a variation on “Antiques Roadshow” that involves a friendly competition…
Also on the Fourth: What Else? Fireworks
It’s the Fourth of July and those who prefer their fireworks with volume control are aided with the usual couple of east coast examples of pyrotechnic patriotism. The Macy’s 4th…
Jasper Johns for the Holiday
As the nation salutes the flag in its annual salute to the nation, with official ceremonies a few Metro stops away on the National Mall, the deconstructed flags of Jasper Johns…
Remembering Andy Griffith
Every star of a hit comedy in the 50s and 60s was iconic, at least to those who grew up watching them and sorted out what life was supposed to…
Tuesday TV: Ashley Wilkes, ‘Wipeout’
It’s not often that two epics in American film show opposite one another. But tonight it’s “Gone with the Wind” (TCM, 8 p.m.) vs. “Titanic” (More Max, 9 p.m.). Me, I…