Saturday TV: Bad Cable Movies Include Edie
When news came out last week about the end of “Desperate Housewives” after the coming season, there wasn’t much talk of Nicollette Sheridan, whose departure as Edie Britt was followed…
Friday TV: ‘Karaoke Battle USA,’ ‘Strike Back’
Those who have long ago dismissed singing competitions as little more than network are vindicated now with the new“Karaoke Battle USA” (ABC, 9 p.m.). Joey Fatone hosts the compettion, which…
Thursday TV: ‘Russian Dolls,’ Republicans Debate
With “Jersey Shore” (MTV, 10 p.m.) scoring another ratings triumph in its season return last week, its no wonder it’s spurning lookalikes. “Russian Dolls” (Lifetime, 10:30 p.m.) was originally pitched…
Wednesday TV: Last ‘Dance’ for Votes, Young Stars
The finale comes for “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox, 8 p.m.) in a season marked by top notch dancers, the return of Mary Murphy and another shuffling of…
Tuesday TV: All About Pippa, ‘Dirty Money’
It’s a little creepy that the world press glommed onto the sister bridesmaid at Will and Kate’s Royal Wedding because of no visible panty line. The frenzy about her has…
Monday TV: ‘Bachelor Pad,’ Real Life Superheroes
It’s the kind of reality show that’s meant to be a summer break from its regular season, already a show for dummies. But something about “Bachelor Pad” (ABC, 8 p.m.)…
Sunday TV: ‘Curiosity,’ Teen Choice Awards
After surviving another Shark Week with a final replay of “Great White Invasion” (Discovery, 7 p.m.), Discovery channel turns curious to the world’s deepest questions. The stylish series, “Curiousity” (Discovery,…
Saturday TV: All About Lucy
The role of women in TV comedy is still a hotly debated topic into the 21st century, even as talents such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Kristen Wiig rise…
Friday TV: Forgotten ‘Friends,’ Bigtime ‘Ferb,’ ‘Hit’ Finale
Some network series are treated even more poorly than, say, “Love Bites.” “Friends with Benefits” (NBC, 8 and 8:30 p.m.), a comedy originally slated as a midseason show, never got…
Wednesday TV: Truck Stops and Heaven
It’s about time somebody made a show based on the real life drama of a Midwestern truckstop, which buzzes with life alongside the highway in an otherwise sea of darkness.…