W. Kamau Bell’s Fresh Comedy
Russell Brand’s stab at nearly-live topical monologue on late night cable sort of went off the rails as he floundered for topics and relevance (it will be retooled by the…
Also On Thursday: ‘POV’ Shorts, Behind the Rover
This season of “POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) seems to concentrate on showing aspects of different communities and cultures – and that’s much in evidence tonight for the…
Wednesday TV: ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ and Rita Hayworth Too
A Kewpie Doll with catch phrases, Honey Boo Boo was enough of a diversion in the already beyond the pale “Toddlers & Tiaras” to warrant a spin-off show highlighting her…
Tuesday TV: Football Training Amid the Summer Games
Even as lots of other sports vie for our attention at the Olympics, it may not be too soon to think about the football season. Hence the season seven premiere…
Monday TV: Athletes With and Without Cigarettes
For a truly bizarre world Olympics experience, you may want to switch over to “Classic Battle of the Network Stars” (ESPN Classic, 8 p.m.), which the network dug up probably…
Sunday TV: Breaking World Records and ‘Breaking Bad’
Track and field takes over the 2012 London Olympics (NBC, 7 p.m.) with Usain Bolt taking the 100 meter race Gymnastics finals are scheduled in men’s floor and pommel horse.…
Saturday TV: Golden Marilyn Anniversary Amid the Gold Medals
Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, an event that still haunts film history, simply for the shimmering, mysterious beauty she left behind in her films.…
Friday TV: The Barnes Museum vs. Tarzan
Against the written wishes of Dr. Albert Barnes, who created an amazing personal collection of modern art in his suburban Philadelphia home, the whole museum was moved downtown in a…
Thursday TV: Russell Brand Takes a Break
It’s the last “Brand X with Russell Brand” (FX, 11 p.m.) in front of a brick wall. Following tonight’s season finale, the showcase for Brand’s rants will be retooled for…
Wednesday TV: Various International Clashes
So far, the primetime coverage of the 2012 London Olympics (NBC, 8 p.m.) doesn’t seem to stray far from Americans, swimming or gymnastics. But it is fun to place sure…