Competing ‘Peanuts’ Specials for Thanksgiving
It’s just the kind of dilemma that would befall Charlie Brown, he of the anemic Christmas tree, the rock in the trick or treat bag, the unrequited love for a…
Also On Today: Parades, Football, Gaga
The 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, 9 a.m.) is leaving a bigger imprint than ever on TV this season. Not only does the main event continue until noon,…
‘X Factor’ Eliminates Two
The oldest and largest acts on “The X Factor” were given walking papers in a double elimination night that left just seven in the running for the $5 million prize.…
Wednesday TV: Country at the White House, ‘Sound of Music’ in Mumbai
Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, the Band Perry, darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, right, and Lauren Alaina pay tribute to country music in a concert introduced by President…
A War Reminder in ‘Dancing’ Win
It was an unlucky 13th season for “Dancing with the Stars” – low ratings, low-wattage cast, little to no buzz. But throughout the season, a bright spot was the high…
Tuesday TV: ‘X Factor’ on an Unusual Day; Mirror Ball Winner
Get to see two sides of Ron Perlman, right, tonight. You can catch him as the increasingly embattled patriarch in “Sons of Anarchy” (AMC, 10 p.m.) as that drama reaches…
Kardashian’s Last Minute Dash to the Top
As if to uphold the family name after the embarrassments and tabloid covers of his sisters Rob Kardashian, identified as a “reality star,” has lasted long enough on “Dancing with…
Ripa Without a Chute
For her first show minus Regis, Kelly Ripa took sole billing in the syndicated morning show’s title, “Live with Kelly.” And she gingerly moved over from her seat on the…
Monday TV: Deserving Quiz Show, Bourdain ‘Layover’
Is it a great way to showcase a new show to put it on Thanksgiving week, or a way to bury it? Many people will already be distracted by the…
On Tonight: The Woodman Gets a Bio
Though he’s turned out scores of films in a career as one of America’s finest filmmakers, Woody Allen has certainly been a reluctant subject for any biography. When he finally…