Before the ‘X Factor’ Home Invasion
The nomenclature is slightly different in Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” than it was on “American Idol.” What would have been “Hollywood Week” was instead called Boot Camp and was…
What’s Coming from Kiefer
The one question I keep getting after the general disappointment of the networks' new fall TV offerings is: What is Kiefer Sutherland up to? Other than his terrific cameo in…
‘The Simpsons’ Renewed Two More Years
Despite reports this week that it had a shaky future, Fox announced lat Friday it would go ahead with at least two more seasons of “The Simpsons.” Already the longest…
‘Free Agents,’ ‘H8R’ Pulled from Fall Schedules
A couple more stinkers have been pulled from the fall network schedules, just a couple of episodes into their runs. “Free Agents,” a flat remake of a British comedy about…
The Quiet Beatle
Overlooked somewhat in the praise for Lenno/McCartney compositions for the Beatles, George Harrison had a tough time placing strong songs on their final recordings. And yet his work stands with…
Dancing Reject Going Back to The Hills
A celebrity who tied for third this week in judges score and was fourth overall in the scores so far this season was singled out by elimination by viewers Tuesday.…
First Casualty of Fall TV Season: ‘The Playboy Club’
After just three low=rated episodes the most recent of which drew only 3.4 million viewers, “The Playboy Club” will be yanked indefinitely on NBC, replaced by reruns of “Prime Suspect”…
Chaz Bono Left Behind on ‘Dancing’
Chaz Bono’s scores on “Dancing with the Stars” are staying rock bottom. Though the 17 he scored for the season’s first two week improved to 18 for the straight 6s…
On Tonight: A Compelling ‘Homeland’
At a serious point in our country’s history, there are very few serious dramas to reflect the times. None, certainly, come from network dramas. But tonight, that rare thing happens…
Ken Burns’ Long Swig of ‘Prohibition’
The new American history epic from Ken Burns tackles an illuminating chapter when Congress rose up to deny its people a freedom in a Constitutional amendment, rather than guarantee one.…