Saturday TV: Not Just a Movie, a Series
Andie McDowell plays a small town judge who navigates middle age romance in "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" (Hallmark, 8 p.m.). Though it has the bland familiarity of any other Hallmark…
Friday TV: Disney Tweens Hit the Beach
Its network can only dream that its latest musical "Teen Beach Movie" (Disney Channel, 8 p.m.) has a fraction of success that its "High School Musical" did a decade ago.…
Thursday TV: A 12th Season for ‘Project Runway’
A 12th season starts for "Project Runway" (Lifetime, 9 p.m.), the influential and entertaining competition for fashion designers. Tim Gunn expands his role as one fhe judges at the runway…
TV Tonight: Smells Like Honey Boo Boo
Some day, I worry that young Alana Thompson will someday get older and never quite be as freely funny as she is now. Until then, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"…
Tuesday TV: All Star Game, ‘Suits’ Returns
In the new"Perfect Score" (The CW, 9 p.m.) players look for their ideal mate, even as they seek some prize money. Two friends are presented with 10 potential dates who…
Monday TV: Rise and Fall of a Snowboarder
Skateboarders and snowboarders of varying skills are featured in two strong documentaries tonight. "The Crash Reel" (HBO, 9 p.m.) follows the story of Kevin Pearce, the Vermont showboarder who gave…
Sunday TV: Back in ‘The Newsroom’
Aaron Sorkin's ambitious series "The Newsroom" (HBO, 10 p.m.) may be the most maligned show on TV. I can't believe the way people pick apart a piece that takes seriously…
Saturday TV: Another Doll Related Movie
Amid the reruns and sports, there's a new family film on broadcast TV, albeit one tied to ultimate American Girl doll product placement. "An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky"…
Friday TV: Whimper for ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’
The host is an acquired taste on "Comedy Bang! Bang!" (IFC, 10 p.m.), a comedy talk show where Scott Auckerman's arch approach constantly gets in the way of potential mirth.…
Thursday TV: Another Singing Competition
Gee, it's been a few weeks without a network singing competition. So here's "The Winner Is..." (NBC, 9 p.m.), a competition among six acts, who also compete in skill competition…