Wednesday TV: Rich Kids at the Ranch
It was more than 17 years ago when the E! Network presented a reality show featuring the offspring of celebrities working at a Colorado dude ranch. Among the participants in…
‘Naomi,’ Ava DuVernay’s New Superheroine
It’s gotten to the point where the CW network couldn’t think of launching a new series that isn’t a superhero show. Hence the new series “Naomi” (CW, 9 p.m.), ostensibly…
Also on Tuesday: Alvin Ailey’s Origins
A portrait of the choreographer Alvin Ailey kicks off the 36th season of “American Masters” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local iistings). The new drama “The Kings of Napa” (OWN, 8…
Capital Radio Playlist, 1-10-22
The weekend's broadcast of the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Awards honoring Wilco, Lucinda Williams and Alejandro Escovedo inspired some of today's show. Also, recent birthdays of Elvis Presley…
Monday: Michael K. Williams’ Last Season
The final documentary project from the revered actor who died in September, “Black Market with Michael K. Williams” (Vice, 10 p.m.) continues with stories of the underworld economy. College football’s…
Sunday TV: Three Friends Go ‘Pivoting’
At a time when the “Sex and the City” reboot hasn’t been going so well. But here’s another comedy about adult women friends trying to step up in their lives…
Saturday TV: ‘ACL’ Hall of Fame Returns
After taking a year off due to the pandemic, "The Austin City Limits Hall of Fame" (PBS, 11 p.m., check local listings) returned with a stellar roster inducting Wilco, Lucinda…
Friday TV: Clooney’s ‘The Tender Bar’
George Clooney directs the feature “The Tender Bar” (Amazon Prime, streaming), starring Ben Affleck as a bartender who takes his nephew under his wing, a coming-of-age tale that also stars…
Thursday TV: ‘Women of the Movement’
The life and death of Emmett Till and the resilience and activism of his mother is the basis of the six-episode limited anthology series “Women of the Movement” (ABC, 8…
Wednesday TV: ‘Amazing Race’ Returns
After a break of more than a year, “The Amazing Race” (CBS, 8 p.m.) is back with what looks to be a weird 33rd season. They had to stop shooting…