Tuesday TV: Netflix’s ‘Run for the Money’
The new Japanese game show “Run for the Money” (Netflix, streaming) involves a gang of well-dressed pursuers in suits and black masks chasing 29 celebrities, none of whom happen to…
Capital Radio, 11-14: Riding the Railroad
Began with some tracks from a double bill that’s touring the East Coast, Alvvays and Slow Pulp. Continued with a remembrance of those who’ve died recently — Tropicalia queen Gal…
Monday TV: Recalling the Hostage Crisis
The Iran hostage crisis that was happening 43 years ago gets a new look from Robert Stone on “Taken Hostage: An American Experience” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). The…
Sunday TV: Stallone Stars as ‘Tulsa King’
Sylvester Stallone steps to television in the new series “Tulsa King” (Paramount+, streaming), playing an ex-New York Mafia don just released from prison and exiled to Oklahoma, where he’s a…
Some Other Things I’ve Written Lately
Here are some other things I've written lately: A story about an exhibit on the influential Japanese artist Tomioka Tessai for SmithsonianMagazine.com. A report about the reopened Air and Space…
Saturday TV: Dave Chappelle Back at ‘SNL’
In what’s become a post-election tradition on “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 11:30 p.m.) Dave Chappelle returns to host the first show after the polls closed. His memorable show in 2016…
Friday TV: ‘The English’ and ‘Mammals’
Amazon Prime has a couple of good series starting tonight. “The English” (Amazon Prime, streaming) is a six-episode Western about an Englishwoman who’s been in 1890 American West for all…
Thursday TV: ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Good Fight’ End
A couple of quality shows turn out the lights tonight. Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” (FX, 10 p.m.), which helped change TV with its unique and sometimes surreal perspective, comes to an…
Wednesday TV: ‘The Crown’s Fifth Season
The fifth season of “The Crown” (Netflix, streaming) premieres, advancing toward the millennium with a new cast that includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip Lesley…
Tuesday TV: Time to Celebrate Willie Mays
Nelson George’s documentary “Say Hey, Willie Mays!” (Fox, 9 p.m.) highlights the stellar life and baseball career of the Hall of Fame champ who hit 660 home runs and earned…