In the Belly of the Beast
I passed Bret Baier in the makeup room at the Fox News studio in Washington. He looked all pasty. Didn’t have a chance to ask him about that whole Election…
Tuesday TV: A Mirror Ball Trophy is Given
It used to be kind of a big deal when it was the finale night for “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 9 p.m.). But even on an all-star season, the…
‘Dancing’ Finale: Melissa Rising
Melissa Rycroft, who became a celebrity by being dumped on a finale of “The Bachelor,” is the only finalist among the all-star “Dancing with the Stars” final three not to…
Monday TV: Last ‘Witness,’ ‘Makeover’ Return
“Witness” (HBO, 9 p.m.), HBO’s strong and visually striking series on photojournalists in dangerous places concludes with a look at Eros Hoagland’s work chronicling the wars between police and slum…
‘Homeland:’ Quizzing Quinn
Sure, she may be a little off her head from time to time, but you’ve got to hand it to Carrie Mathison for having a pretty good sense about men.…
On Tonight: The Mess of ‘Liz & Dick’
On its face, it wouldn’t seem such a strange thing to cast Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor. Both were child stars who turned into alluring young women, who were forever…
Also on Sunday: Soul Train Awards, ‘Treme’ Ends
“Soul Train” founder Don Cornelius, who died earlier this year, is the natural honoree during “Soul Train Awards ’12” (BET, 9 p.m.). But New Edition will also be honored. Cedric…
Sufjan’s Christmas Singalong Tour Stop
Sufjan Stevens is one of those guys who really gets into the holidays. He produces a new five-song EP for friends every season and every few years or so boxes…
Saturday TV: ‘Little Women’ Yule Style
The old Charles Dickens “Christmas Carol” is getting pretty warn out this time of year, so instead, here’s a holiday adaptation of Louisa May Alcott with “The March Sisters at…
Larry Hagman, 1931-2012
Sad to hear of the death of Larry Hagman at the age of 81 Friday from complications of cancer. The longtime TV star was just enjoying a career comeback by…