Monday TV: New Sitcom ‘American Auto’
The underused Ana Gasteyer stars as a new automotive executive in the workplace comedy “American Auto” (NBC, 10 p.m.). From the maker of “Superstore,” Justin Spitzer, the show is just…
Sunday TV: ‘Succession’ Calls It a Season
A terrific season of “Succession” (HBO, 10 p.m.) comes to an end with some conclusive direction whether the media company Waystar will be merging with the upstart tech firm GoJo;…
Saturday TV: Who Was Charlie Chaplin?
The biggest star of his era was somewhat of a mystery, even to the people closest to him, according to a new documentary film “The Real Charlie Chaplin” (Showtime, 8…
Friday TV: ‘Saturday Morning Hits!’
While he has not always been used to his full advantage on “Saturday Night Live,” the new “Saturday Morning All Star Hits!” (Netflix, streaming) is peak Kyle Mooney, as he…
Thursday TV: ‘Sex and the City’ at 50
Seventeen years after it went off the air, the women of “Sex and the City” (or most of them) return as women in their 50s for the 10-episode “And Just…
Wednesday TV: ‘Welcome to Earth’
Will Smith hosts the six part “Welcome to Earth” (Disney+, streaming) a new series from National Geographic that concentrates on different parts of the planets. The German comedian Carolin Kebekus…
Other Things I’ve Written Lately
Here are some other things I've written lately: A report on the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors, for Entertainment Weekly. A look at two different glass shows being put on by…
Tuesday TV: New Comedy is Elementary
Comedian Quinta Brunson stars as a Philly teacher in the new workplace comedy “Abbott Elementary” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.), which takes an “Office” style mockumentary approach with a cast that includes…
Monday TV: Weird New ‘Landscapers’
The weird and fascinating “Landscapers” (HBO, 9 p.m.) sounds like another new HGTV series, but it’s actually about a strange case about an eccentric British couple who are suspected of…
Sunday TV: Lighting the White House Tree
L.L. Cool J helps the President and First Lady in “The National Christmas Tree Lighting” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) in Washington, D.C., with performances from H.E.R., Juanes, Ken’ Mo,’ Kristin Chenoweth,…