‘Randy Rhoads: Reflection of a Rock Icon’
Hard rock fans know the name of Randy Rhoads, the exciting young guitarist who had shredded his way to center stage in Ozzy Osbourne’s first post-Black Sabbath solo band, a…
‘TV Eye’ Takes a Little Break
The ol' blog takes a little break during a period of travel. Hope to see you at the end of the month, with the cherry blossoms in full bloom!
Other Things I’ve Written Lately
A story about the new reality series "The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist" for SmithsonianMagazine.com. An interview with Annie Lennox about her impending contribution to The Library of Congress…
Joni Mitchell Wins Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize of Popular Music, in its 16 years has reliably been a solid night of tribute to a deserving artist and an anticipated D.C. event…
Wednesday TV: ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’
Think of it as “The Bachelor” in plaid work shirts. “Farmer Wants a Wife” (Fox, 9 p.m.),based on a British format, had come to U.S. TV before on the CW…
Tuesday TV: Smithsonian’s New ‘ArtNation’
The new eight-part series “ArtNation” (Smithsonian, 10 p.m.) collects features from “60 Minutes” and “CBS Sunday Morning” about artists like Bradfield, above, but also actors, dancers and musicians. It’s hosted…
Capital Radio 3-6-23: Wayne, Joni & David
Jazz giant Wayne Shorter, who died last week at 89, was celebrated in songs from Miles Davis, Weather Report and some of the pop songs to which his sweet sax…
Monday TV: New HBO Series, ‘Rain Dogs’
Something a little unexpected is the British import ”Rain Dogs” (HBO, 10 p.m.), as gritty as the Tom Waits song title it uses, about a down-on her-luck working class mom…
Sunday TV: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia
Remember that moment, about five years ago, when everything stopped each day as an appointed time so you could look at your phone and play HQ Trivia? Each day’s series…
Saturday: Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage
Before next weekend’s Oscars, Chris Rock has a thing or two to say about last year’s event, when as host he was notoriously slapped by a nominee who was not…