She Can’t Make Them Love Her
The one finalist who received the most criticism in Monday’s show got the boot, though Hollie Cavanagh by all accounts would make a strong “American Idol” – a cute blonde…
Considering the Beach Boys, a 60s Act Deep in their 60s
The discussion began when a friend with whom I had often shared enthusiasm in music sent another friend and me a note out of the blue regarding the reconstituted Beach…
Thursday TV: Glimpse at Tibet, ‘Parks and Rec’ Finale
The best films open a window to a world you’d otherwise never know and give you a glimpse inside. That’s certainly the case with the fascinating “Summer Pasture,” which follows…
All Female Finale for ‘Survivor’
Here’s something new in the 24th season of “Survivor” – an all women finale. For the first season that was divided between men and women, in which it seemed they’d…
‘The Choice’ for the C-List
Fox is dropping more details about its new dating show “The Choice,” which is made to look like (and rhyme with) “The Voice.” When the bachelors hear from a woman…
Wednesday TV: ‘White Heat,’ Chefs on Run
As in “The Big Chill,” it is a death of an old friend that brings the old gang together. In this case, it’s a bunch of roommates in swinging London,…
‘Voice’ Winner Believes He Can Fly
A professional singer used to being in the background, stepped up to win the second season of “The Voice” Tuesday at the end of an excruciating two hour finale. Jermaine…
Two Go on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
The youngest and oldest remaining contestants on “Dancing with the Stars” were eliminated Tuesday leaving just four competitors in the semi-finals next week. Melissa Gilbert, who had been near the…
The Beatles for Sale
One campaign in Sunday night’s “Mad Men” involved getting some young, peppy song that sounded like the Beatles. Getting the Beatles themselves was out of the question – even if…
Yauch Distributed Film on Sendak
It's not enough that prominent people and celebrities tend to die in groups of three. Now they have to be interconnected somehow. Maurice Sendak, the groundbreaking illustrator and children's book…