Playlist, 1-22-16
There was as much David Bowie on the show tonight as there was snow on the ground. In the midst of the big D.C. blizzard, the music went on after…
Friday TV: A Bad Trip for ‘Mad Dogs’
In the tradition of tourists in trouble comes the new series "Mad Dogs" (Amazon, streaming) in which four pals in their 40s go visit another old buddy who has done…
How ‘Baskets’ Was Woven
The origins of “Baskets” (FX, 10 p.m.), Zach Galifianakis' deepy funny new deadpan comedy began as an offshoot of his internet talk show — one so notorious it even snared…
Also on Thursday: Sharp ‘London Spy’
Ben Whishaw of "Spectre" and "The Danish Girl" stars in a compelling new miniseries "London Spy" (BBC America, 10 p.m.) in which he plays a clubbing guy who falls for…
Wednesday TV: Khloe Konverses
Just what you need in the new year: Another Kardashian spin-off! “Cocktails with Khloe” (FYI, 10 p.m.) is a combination talk show and “Playboy After Dark” as it involves drinks.…
Now, a Video Report from TCA
Courtesy of esteemed TV writer Dave Walker, who was conducting these charmingly low tech talks with his colleagues during this year's TV Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif.…
Tuesday TV: Comic Book Hero Takeover
The total comic book takeover of entertainment continues on television with the two hour second season premiere of “Marvel’s Agent Carter” (ABC, 9 p.m.) in which she travels from New…
Approaching a Post-‘Downton’ PBS
Paula Kerger’s return to Pasadena Monday was a little less grand than her first time there this month. On New Year’s Day, Kerger, the PBS CEO, rode alongside Elizabeth McGovern…
Monday: Big, Thick ‘War and Peace’
Well, here’s a thick book to tackle: “War and Peace” (Lifetime, A&E, History, 9 p.m.) is an internationally-produced miniseries with some big names in it, including Paul Dano (fresh from…
Jane Fonda Gets Paid at TCA
In the middle of a press conference for the Netflix comedy "Grace and Frankie" that wasn't much funnier than the show itself, its actors began to say odd things. "Was…