‘Mad Men:’ Don’s Comeuppance, RFK Killed
There is a limit to the charm of Don Draper and he seems to be reaching it in the late spring of 1968. There, soon after his bold merger with…
The Meek Shall Inherit ‘Survivor’
John Corcoran, who insisted from his first stint on "Survivor" to be called only by his last name, like James Bond or one of his earlier show heroes, lived up…
Wiig Well Used in Returning to ‘SNL’
It's usually fun -- and seemingly easy -- whenever a former cast member returns to "Saturday Night Live" to host. There's no learning curve to overcome, a certain ease with…
Reality TV’s Crying Jag
There may be no crying in baseball, but there is no stopping the tears on reality shows. Both "Survivor" and "American Idol" were soaked in them Wednesday as they approached…
‘Mad Men’ Mergers and Acquisitions
Before we get started on this pivotal episode of "Mad Men," can we just comment on how the show has been used by Matthew Weiner as a way to have…
Inside the Beltway ‘Amazing Race’ Finale
Part of the appeal of "The Amazing Race" is to see exotic locations and cultural practices, so it was strange to see it wind up in Washington D.C., a few miles…
‘SNL’: Overusing Zach
Zach Galifianakis is so funny, the "Saturday Night Live" audience was laughing even before he started his monologue of non-sequitirs and odd observations ("one sign you never see in braille:…
Connick Tries to Change ‘Idol’ Ways
"American Idol" has been scrimping on guest stars and mentors this season, but Harry Connick Jr. returned Wednesday to give the final four some tips and encouragement. The last time he…
‘Mad Men’ Reaches the MLK Assassination
Though naturally the promos for the episode never hinted at it, Sunday's episode of "Mad Men" was one of the few that aligned with a major historical event. Eclipsing even…
‘House of Cards’ Cut at White House Correspondents Dinner
Washington types understandably fall over themselves to meet the stars who are invited, coerced or outright rented to attend the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. After all, these are people…