The Quiet Beatle
Overlooked somewhat in the praise for Lenno/McCartney compositions for the Beatles, George Harrison had a tough time placing strong songs on their final recordings. And yet his work stands with…
Also On Wednesday: New ‘American Horror Story’
It may throw you to say that the saucy new “American Horror Story” (FX, 10 p.m.) is from the creators of “Glee.” What makes more sense is that it’s from…
Dancing Reject Going Back to The Hills
A celebrity who tied for third this week in judges score and was fourth overall in the scores so far this season was singled out by elimination by viewers Tuesday.…
First Casualty of Fall TV Season: ‘The Playboy Club’
After just three low=rated episodes the most recent of which drew only 3.4 million viewers, “The Playboy Club” will be yanked indefinitely on NBC, replaced by reruns of “Prime Suspect”…
Tuesday TV: ‘Prohibition’ Ends Again
“Prohibition” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) ends with an important demonstration: How to undo a Constitutional amendment gone wrong. How’s this for a cliffhanger? The seventh season of “Gene…
Chaz Bono Left Behind on ‘Dancing’
Chaz Bono’s scores on “Dancing with the Stars” are staying rock bottom. Though the 17 he scored for the season’s first two week improved to 18 for the straight 6s…
Monday TV: ‘House’ Returns, in Big House
If it seems like a long time since we’ve had a new episode of “House” (Fox, 9 p.m.), you’re right. Season eight picks up a year after the May finale,…
VH1’s 100 Top Songs of the ’00s
Think rock and roll isn’t dead? Then get a load of the new list of “The 100 Greatest Songs of the ‘00s.” No rock band makes an apperance until No.…
On Tonight: A Compelling ‘Homeland’
At a serious point in our country’s history, there are very few serious dramas to reflect the times. None, certainly, come from network dramas. But tonight, that rare thing happens…
Ken Burns’ Long Swig of ‘Prohibition’
The new American history epic from Ken Burns tackles an illuminating chapter when Congress rose up to deny its people a freedom in a Constitutional amendment, rather than guarantee one.…