Sunday TV: American Music Awards, Two New HBO Series
Pitbull hosts the 2013 American Music Awards (ABC, 8 p.m.) from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles with performances by Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons,…
Saturday TV: Cosby, Silverman Return
Two distinct approaches are evident in the two new comedy specials tonight. In "Bill Cosby: Far From Finished" (Comedy Central, 8 p.m.) represents his first new standup show in decades,…
The British Push of Americana
Just as British rock musicians two generations ago revived and updated American blues for U.S. audiences, it may be the British touch, perversely, that has boosted the music known as…
Also On Friday: Return of ‘Nikita’ On Historic Landmark
One of the last returning shows to start this fall is "Nikita" (The CW, 9 p.m.) who has been laying low after she was framed for assassinating the president. Bad…
Thursday TV: 50th Anniversary Documentaries, Old and New
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination, there's yet another special, "JFK: The Lost Tapes" (Discovery, 7 p.m.) boasts previously unreleased recordings between law enforcement officials and news…
‘X Factor’ Redefines British Invasion
The British Invasion is universally understood to mean the crush of UK bands that overturned the music industry led by the Beatles nearly a half century ago. In the limited…
Wednesday TV: Two More from Esquire
Another two new shows debut on the Esquire Network, as they continue to slowly fill up their schedule. In one, former NBA player Baron Davis asks famous people about their…
‘The Voice’ Down to the Top 8
Big night for Adam Levine Tuesday. First, Carson Daly announced Levine had been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, a designation about which he had very little to say. Then…
Tuesday TV: David Blaine, Breaking Bad
He's not locked in a box or hanging from a chain, but he is hosting a 90 minute sweeps month magic special. So "David Blaine: Real or Magic" (ABC, 9:30…
JFK Death Trip
For anyone wishing to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK by tracing the last steps of the fallen president, Dallas- Ft. Worth makes it easy. For a…