Playlist 8-13-10
Back after a two week absence, started with some gospel type numbers, then heavily sampled soundtrack albums for a couple of favorite TV series, “Breaking Bad” and “True Blood.” Couldn’t…
Friend of the Devil
Before primary season is completely over, let us take time to recognize one of the more unusual races in the state. I only learn this after arriving home after being…
Election Results: Streaming Through
Let me preface this by saying the last time there was an August primary I was interested in, also involving Ned Lamont, I also was out of state, at New…
My Dust-Up with Harry Hamlin
I could tell press tour was having an effect on me when I started insulting Harry Hamlin. The actor and former People Magazine Sexiest Man of the Year, is in…
Polygamy TV: TLC's ‘Sister Wives’
One of the creepiest sessions at the TV Critics summer press tour must have been that for “Sister Wives,” the new reality show coming next month that features a polygamist’s…
Jon + Kate – Jon + Sarah
Kate Gosselin may be going it alone as mother of eight on the continuing reality series. But she’s found a new friend among the TLC family. Gosslein and her brood…
From YouTube to Nick: ‘Fred’
You’ve delighted in his high energy and even higher pitched voice on YouTube. Are you ready to withstand a full length feature featuring Fred Figglehorn? “Fred: The Movie” comes to…
Here's Deena, New to 'Jersey Shore'
Trotted out for critics Friday in the day's most anticipated panel was Deena Nicole Cortese, an old friend of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who came on board for the third season…
Yoko Salutes John, New Yorker
A special edition of “American Masters” this fall showcases an Englishman, John Lennon. But Susan Lacy, who produced “Lennon: New York City,” says the film on his life and work…
Sox Wins Helped Send Burns Back to ‘Baseball’
It’s never been Ken Burns intention to revisit any of the epic documentary films he’s made. He’ll make an exception when his “Baseball” warrants “The Tenth Inning” a two hour,…