A New Look for ‘TV Eye’
I avoided it as long as I could. But the "theme" of the blog had long been outdated; a new one was needed. And as odd as this one looks…
TV Eye Takes a Break
Taking a little vacation from the blog for a couple of weeks. So I'll guess I'll miss all the season finales. You'll have to tell me what I missed. Be…
‘TV Eye’ Takes a Little Break
The ol' blog takes a little break during a period of travel. Hope to see you at the end of the month, with the cherry blossoms in full bloom!
Capital Radio 1-9-23: Nixon’s the One
Among the birthdays celebrated today were David Johansen (who turns 73), Jimmy Page (79), Joan Baez (820) and Haddaway (57) but a number of those who have passed, including Roy…
Thursday TV: Doc Martin Calls it Quits
After an 18 year run and 10 seasons, the character of “Doc Martin” (Acorn TV, streaming) is retired with a final Christmas-themed episode. Can the cranky doctor played all these…
Thursday TV: Dolly’s Movie About a Special
“Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” (NBC, 8 pm.) may sound like a nolliday variety special, but it’s actually a movie musical about the making of such a special. Along the…
Wednesday TV: The Bodybuilder Murder
When a female bodybuilder shot her (also bodybuilding) husband on Valentine’s Day 1995 in self defense, it created just the kind of lurid details to serve up a new documentary…
Friday: Dunham’s ‘Catherine Called Birdy’
Lena Dunham of “Girls” fame returns to write and direct a new film, adapting Karen Cushion’s historical children’s novel “Catherine Called Birdy” (Amazon Prime, streaming). Set in the 13th century…
Tuesday TV: Fat Joe Hosts Hip Hop Awards
Fat Joe hosts The BET Hip Hop Awards (BET 9 p.m.) from Atlanta, with Drake leading with 14 nominations, followed by Kanye West with 10 and Kendrick Lamar with nine.…
Friday TV: New Garcia Comedy ‘Sprung’
Greg Garcia’s brand of sly comedy, that ran from “My Name is Earl” to “Raising Hope” to “The Guest Book” continues his nuttiness with his new one, “Sprung” (Amazon FreeVee,…