Steven Tyler Quits ‘American Idol’
It stands to reason that Steven Tyler’s official resignation from “American Idol” would be as nonsensical as most of his spoutings serving two seasons as judge. “After some long...hard...thoughts…I’ve decided…
New ‘Big Brother’ Cast Announced
The name Hantz provides an instant pass to all CBS reality shows, so after Russell Hanz, who appeared on three versions of “Survivor,” and his nephew Brandon Hantz who appeared…
Talking Reality Treasures with Beers
Some pretty high-powered TV writers were gathered yesterday for a taped panel on reality television. Damian Holbrook, the TV Guide senior writer; Andy Dehnart, my friend behind the indispensible RealityBlurred.com…
The Genius of ‘The Glass House’
If it were a crime for one network to borrow the premise of another’s hit show, half of TV would go dark. CBS’ “Big Brother” tried to press the issue…
Sex and ‘The Push Girls’
Not often I’m in a plush ballroom facing four beautiful women, one of which volunteers not five minutes into the conversation: “I can have sex.” Actually, Angela Rockwood is explaining…
‘American Stuffers’ Canceled
One of the news items inadvertently uncovered while reporting a story about the profusion of “redneck” and “hillbilly” shows for the Washington Post was the revelation that “American Stuffers” won’t…
‘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…
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…