A Reality Show That Has to Go
I thought the new Fox reality show "Does Someone Have to Go?" was about kids about to embark on a long road trip. No such luck. It's about downsizing, internal friction…
Derek Hough Wins Again on ‘Dancing’
She only finished sixth on "American Idol," but Kellie Pickler since built a country music career and on Tuesday, completed another one in dance. Kellie Pickler came from behind to…
A Mostly Dull Finale for ‘American Idol’
Theoretically, there would be a lot of reasons to be excited about the end of this season's "American Idol." It's the first all female finale in nine years. Both women…
Hot Time at First Live Show of ‘The Voice’
The live shows on The Voice began Monday amid a Los Angeles heatwave that knocked out the air conditioning in the studio. That meant Carson Daly beginning to sweat immediately,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Idol’ Final Four One-Hits It
It's the final four on "American Idol," so shouldn't we be more excited? Maybe it's because there's not the sense of cutthroat competition or desperation among the survivors. But the overall…
Battles Wind Down on ‘The Voice’
The Battle Rounds are winding up this week on "The Voice," to make way for the slightly different Knockout Rounds next week (when competitors on the same team go up…