Richard Dawson Has Died
I was just thinking of Richard Dawson the other day. The British actor, who came to fame in the U.S. through a role on “Hogan’s Heroes,” but went on to…
‘America’s Next Top Model’ Not American
She may not become a top model either, but for sure the latest “America’s Next Top Model” is not American. For the finale of the “America’s Next Top Model: British…
Chuck Grassley’s History Problem
The success this week of its big “Hatfields & McCoys” miniseries brings greater attention than ever to the History Channel, which beat even broadcast numbers. It made me wonder how…
Bill Paxton on Language That’s the Real McCoy
When Bill Paxton was researching his role as Randall McCoy for the current hit miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys,” he did a lot of reading, but he could only do so…
Becoming Hemingway
4Among his many roles, Clive Owen has portrayed Sir Walter Ralieigh and King Arthur. But becoming Ernest Hemingway in the new HBO romantic film, “Hemingway & Gelhorn,” he says, “was…
TV Singing Shows ‘Duet’ Again
There was scarcely a breather between one singing competition ending Wednesday and a new one starting Thursday. ABC’s entry into the field “Duets” cobbles together parts of “The Voice,” including…
Dude Wins ‘American Idol,’ Big Deal
Well, is it a big surprise that scruffy bearded white guy with guitar won “American Idol”? Phillip Phillips did so Wednesday night after a typically bloated two hour finale that…
Winner Emerges on ‘Idol,’ Will Probably Lose
Of the least compelling finale in “American Idol” history (is anybody talking about it? Does everyone know the finalists’ names?), one of the two emerged as a clear winner. Jessica…
Trump Picks Another ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Clay Aiken came in second again on a network reality competition. The “American Idol” runner up came in second to Arsenio Hall, whose win as the fifth “Celebrity Apprentice” was…
Mick Jagger Sings at Kristen Wiig’s Graduation
Mick Jagger’s hosting of “Saturday Night Live” season finale was an odd one. It was a showcase for his old songs, one of which he sang with Arcade Fire (“The…