John Hiatt at the Troubadour Finally
He had spent time in Los Angeles as songwriter, recording artist and performer before he moved South a quarter century ago. But when John Hiatt began his current tour earlier…
Tuesday TV: All About Pippa, ‘Dirty Money’
It’s a little creepy that the world press glommed onto the sister bridesmaid at Will and Kate’s Royal Wedding because of no visible panty line. The frenzy about her has…
‘Body of Proof’ Leaves Providence
A network hit that was filmed in Providence its first season is shooting its second back in California. Because the Dana Delaney vehicle “Body of Proof” shot its first season…
Locating ‘Suburgatory’
The new fall sitcom from ABC, “Suburgatory” shows the scary side of a teen moving from New York City to a suburb that looks an awful lot to be the…
‘Project Runway All-Stars’ Named
The all star bug is biting another reality franchise with a “Project Runway All-Stars” offering second chances to some of the more familiar faces of the past eight seasons. The…
Monday TV: ‘Bachelor Pad,’ Real Life Superheroes
It’s the kind of reality show that’s meant to be a summer break from its regular season, already a show for dummies. But something about “Bachelor Pad” (ABC, 8 p.m.)…
‘Desperate Housewives’ to Head into Sunset
ABC made it official Sunday, in announcing that the upcoming season of “Desperate Housewives,” the series that revitalized the network in the new century, will be its last. “The only…
How ‘Rescue Me’ Will End
The seven season run of “Rescue Me,” the dramatic and bitterly funny fire station saga from FX, comes to an end on Sept. 7 – days before the nation marks…
Sunday TV: ‘Curiosity,’ Teen Choice Awards
After surviving another Shark Week with a final replay of “Great White Invasion” (Discovery, 7 p.m.), Discovery channel turns curious to the world’s deepest questions. The stylish series, “Curiousity” (Discovery,…
‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’ Win Again at TCA Awards
“Mad Men” and “Modern Family” took repeat multiple awards at the Television Critics Association Awards Saturday and the departed “Friday Night Lights” took program of the year. The modest annual…