Saturday TV: Denzel Thrice, Runaway Trains
Denzel Washington has to stop that darn train in “Unstoppable” (HBO, 8 p.m.), which is not the only crazy runaway train movie on toinght. The other is “Emperor of the…
A Dismal Swamp Fire’s Effect on Vacation
Traffic was so bad to the Outer Banks last weekend, it took a couple days decompression at the shore to unwind from it all. Bumper to bumper for miles and…
The Working Unemployed on Vacation
One of those random polls in USA Today this week asked: Is vacation a break from work? The graphic showed that 46 percent work during vacation, 35 percent don’t work…
Friday TV: ‘Tanked,’ More Preseason NFL
The new reality series “Tanked” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) follows a family operation that specializes in oversized custom aquariums, led by a pair of brothers-in-law from New York. As in…
Thursday TV: ‘Do Something Awards,’ Football
Before she steps in to host the Emmys, Jane Lynch will return to host the annual “Do Something Awards” (VH1, 9 p.m.) from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Performances…
Wednesday TV: ‘Pint-Sized Preachers,’ ‘The Hour’
It’s weird enough to see the parade of kids on shows like “Toddlers & Tiaras.” But what about pre-kindergarten kids brandishing microphones and those odd rhythmic barks of brimstone preaching?…
‘The Hour’ is Not ‘Mad Men,’ Producers Say
It’s kind of a kneejerk reaction that any 20th century period drama is considered a remake of “Mad Men.” “Comparisons have been made,” says Derek Wax, executive producer of the…
Michele Bachmann’s Botched Elvis Milestone
The strains of the King’s “Promised Land” played and Michelle Bachman jumped out of her bus in South Carolina Tuesday declaring, “Before we get started let’s all say happy birthday…
Tuesday TV: ‘MasterChef’ Finale, ‘Downsized’ Returns
A second “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) is named on the two hour season two finale, pocketing $250,000. It’s down to server Adrien Nieto, 28 of Ventura, Calif.; stay at home…
On Tonight: Gloria Steinem, Reluctant Heroine
The TV Critics Association summer press tour came this year in bunny ears. There was a visit to the Playboy Mansion so they could introduce their programming. NBC presented a…