Friday TV: Tanglewood and Track
The granddaddy of great outdoor summer concert spaces throws itself a diamond anniversary party on "Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). The 75th anniversary of Tanglewood in the…
Hutterites in a Huff
One of my favorite series this summer, readers will know, is the oddball reality series from National Geographic, “American Colony: Meet the Huttterites.” The unusual, German-speaking sect of Protestants in…
W. Kamau Bell’s Fresh Comedy
Russell Brand’s stab at nearly-live topical monologue on late night cable sort of went off the rails as he floundered for topics and relevance (it will be retooled by the…
Also On Thursday: ‘POV’ Shorts, Behind the Rover
This season of “POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) seems to concentrate on showing aspects of different communities and cultures – and that’s much in evidence tonight for the…
NBC Jumps September Starting Gun with ‘Go On’
After stumbling a bit after the mega-success of “Friends,” Matthew Perry finally landed a smart and promising comedy that suits his talents. Unfortunately that was “Mr Sunshine,” which only lasted…
Wednesday TV: ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ and Rita Hayworth Too
A Kewpie Doll with catch phrases, Honey Boo Boo was enough of a diversion in the already beyond the pale “Toddlers & Tiaras” to warrant a spin-off show highlighting her…
Tuesday TV: Football Training Amid the Summer Games
Even as lots of other sports vie for our attention at the Olympics, it may not be too soon to think about the football season. Hence the season seven premiere…
Jack White Zeppelin
Wild haired and bug eyed, like a Johnny Depp character in a Tim Burton movie, Jack White brought a raft of expectations in the show under his own name at…
Monday TV: Athletes With and Without Cigarettes
For a truly bizarre world Olympics experience, you may want to switch over to “Classic Battle of the Network Stars” (ESPN Classic, 8 p.m.), which the network dug up probably…
Anthony Bourdain Cancels His Reservations
The upcoming ninth season of “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” will be his last, the Travel Channel announced Monday. The bon vivant former chef has traveled to more than 60 countries…