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.…
Monday TV: William Hurt Takes On ‘Moby Dick’
William Hurt takes on a beard pegleg and a brusque personality as Captain Ahab in the latest interpretation of Herman Melville’s masterpiece. The two part “Moby Dick” (Encore, 8 p.m.)…