Wednesday TV: Remembering Stars Who Died
Let us now remember some of the people who died this year. Turner Classic Movie does with a night in which they remember stars who died in 2011. They salute…
Tuesday TV: Kennedy Center Honors to Rescue
The one rare highbrow moment of network television programming during the desert of holiday week is the “The 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors” (CBS, 9 p.m.). There, the event shot…
Also on Tuesday: New Reality from Texas, Coupon Competition
The new series “Texas Multi Mamas” (WE TV, 8 p.m.) follows a half dozen mothers from the Lone Star State, pictured left, who leave their twins, triplets and quads at…
Monday TV: ‘Rizzoli’ Season Finale, Lots of Reruns
Not much happening on Boxing Day. Not even boxing. But “Rizzoli & Isles” (TNT, 10 p.m.) reaches its second season finale at a case that involves a killer warehouse fire…
Sunday TV: ‘Doctor Who’ Special, NBA’s Return
American networks usually take the holiday off, but in England, Christmas is a big TV event, with special episodes of favorite shows. One that also shows in the U.S. (in…
Saturday TV: ‘A Christmas Story’ and Sheen Too
Silent night? You bet. Even more so than usual, with a ton of comfort viewing. Chief among them, of course, is the non-musical version of “A Christmas Story” (TBS, 8…
Thursday TV: ‘The Woodmans’; Finales for Two Shows
Francesca Woodman grew up in a family of artists, who encouraged her youthful creativity and real achievement in photography, much of it in revealing self-portraits. But enough other things were…
Wednesday TV: Eyes on Sports, ‘X-Factor’ Last Songs
The documentary “A Game of Honor” (Showtime, 10 p.m.) shows the behind the scenes view leading up to last week's annual Army-Navy game (which Navy once more won). At least…
Also On Monday: ‘Terra Nova’ Finale
One of the TV season’s biggest disappointments has been “Terra Nova” (Fox, 8 p.m.), which, despite its big budget and Spielberg pedigree, has been one of the least-talked-about, least blogged…
Sunday TV: Finales for ‘Homeland,’ ‘Dexter,’ ‘Survivor’
Don't expect a neat, predictable first season finale for "Homeland" (Showtime, 10 p.m.). The best series of the season distinguished itself with twists and unexpected turns that began with its…