Friday TV: Jack Ryan and ‘Ozark’
In his popular series of books, the hero was a unwilling hero who was pulled out of the office into action. A passel of stars have played him in movies…
Thursday TV: Following the Money
On the latest original online series “One Dollar” (CBS All Access, streaming), a number of characters in a small rustbelt town are connected by a single dollar bill in a…
Wednesday TV: Ancient Invisible Cities
Anybody can go visit the remains of ancient visible cities. A new public television series explores “Ancient Invisible Cities” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) examining places like Istanbul, Cairo,…
Tuesday TV: Chatting at the Barbershop
Jon Stewart pontificating at 11 p.m. may be the fondest dream of late night fans. It happens tonight as part of the premiere of “The Shop” (HBO, 11 p.m.), a…
Monday TV: Deteriorating Iraq
In the documentary “ Nowhere to Hide,” young medic Nori Sharif tracks dramatic changes in central Iraq over five years, following the withdrawal of the U.S. in 2011. Where once…
Sunday: Peek Into Oak Park High School
Even at the best intentioned integrated high school, attitudes on race persist institutionally. That may be why the administration and researchers at suburban Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest High…
Saturday: Carroll Baker, ‘Giant’ to ‘Star 80’
The wide-ranging career of Carroll Baker, still kicking at 87, is featured on Turner Classic Movies all day, with “Easy to Love” (6 a.m.), “The Miracle” (8 a.m.), “Giant” (10:30 a.m.), “Cheyenne Autumn” (2:15 p.m.), “The Carpetbaggers” (5:15 p.m.), “Baby Doll” (8…
Friday TV: ‘Crime + Punishment’ and Cops
Despite its title from Dostoevsky, “Crime + Punishment” (Hulu, streaming) is actually a documentary about a dozen active New York City Police Officers who took a stand against a quota…
Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo Swap Songs
Song swapping may be the best way for a couple of esteemed singer/songwriters to tour. Rather than one opening for the other, sitting on stage together and taking turns playing…
Thursday TV: Jet Ski Comedy, Streaming
In “Rob Riggle’s Ski Master Academy” (Sony Crackle, streaming), the familiar comic actor heads a school for jet skiing. The cast includes Eliza Coupe, Tim Meadows, Pal Scheer, Cheech Marin,…