Thursday TV: Behind the Tour de France
The Tour de France doesn’t begin until July 1. Until then there’s the eight-episode documentary series “Tour de France: Unchained” (Netflix, streaming), looking at teams in the run-up to the…
Wednesday: ‘Sunny in Philadelphia’ Back
Now the longest running live action comedy in TV history “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FXX, 10 p.m.) returns for its 16th season with two episodes — one about inflatable…
Tuesday TV: Seeking a Sister Gone Missing
The four-part true crime documentary series “Burden of Proof” (HBO, 9 p.m.) follows Stephen Pandos’ efforts over seven years to find out what happened to a sister that went missing…
Capital Radio 6-5-23: Cynthia Weil Salute
The bulk of the show is given over to Cynthia Weil, who died Thursday at 82. With her husband Barry Mann, the Brill Building songsmiths gave us “On Broadway” and…
Monday TV: Not Mars, But Not Stars Either
This sounds stupid but is possibly watchable: A dozen celebrities pretend they’re astronauts landing on Mars, where they receive assignments from William Shatner, safe at home on Mission Control. The…
Sunday TV: Sordid Side of Pop Stardom
From the people who gave you “Euphoria,” here’s a stylish series promising to be every bit as squalid and over-the-top. The difference with “The Idol” (HBO, 10 p.m.) is that…
Saturday TV: The Stanley Cup Finals Begin
The Stanley Cup Finals begin with Florida at Vegas (TBS, TNT, truTV, 8 p.m.) with Game 1. Still not on broadcast TV, but at least on three cable networks. Surviving…
Friday TV: The Story of Little Richard
Good golly Miss Molly, there’s finally a documentary on the flamboyant architect of rock ’n’ roll, who for these purposes is instead called “Little Richard: The King and Queen of…
Movie: Kiernan Shipka Stars in ‘Wildflower’
Just as it was a pleasure watching Kiernan Shipka grow up before our eyes on “Mad Men,” portraying a seven to 15-year-old Sally Draper, it’s an equal pleasure to see…
Thursday TV: The NBA Finals Begin at Last
The NBA Finals begin with Miami at Denver (ABC, 7:30 p.m.) in a prime time Game 1. From Denmark comes the romantic drama “A Beautiful Life” (Netflix, streaming), starring the…