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.…
Also on Tonight: ‘Dexter’ Returns, ‘Hung’ Too
Broadcast networks have pretty much installed all of their new shows by now and what do we have? Dress up shows like “Pan Am” (ABC, 10 p.m.), but nothing really…
Melissa McCarthy Rises to Occasion on ‘SNL’
Melissa McCarthy proved a hearty host on “Saturday Night Live,” buoyed by her Emmy for “Mike & Molly” and the acclaim for her work in “Bridesmaids.” And though the writing…
Saturday TV: ‘Bedlam’ and Weird Al
Never build your luxury condo out of a haunted former mental asylum. The tenants will never get any sleep, but you’ll be able to get a new series out of…
Blaming Buckner Again – And ‘Curb’ – for Sox Collapse
Bill Buckner seemed to be just shedding the scapegoat role he's been saddled with since 1986. After title wins in 2004 and 2007, Boston fans began to forgive him missing…
Friday TV: Postseason Baseball Begins, ‘House’ as Musician
Postseason baseball begins today and will try to be as dramatic as that frenzied final day of the season Wednesday. It’s American League wild card winners Tampa Bay at Texas…
Comcast Fail II
Here’s a good way to get speedy reaction from the monopoly utility that can’t quite get your service right: Write a blog. I may not have legions of readers here…
The Problem with ‘X Factor’ So Far
Watching the first three episodes of Simon Cowell’s new American venture has been more of a chore than it should be. Didn’t we once look forward to watching “American Idol”?…
Thursday TV: ‘How to Be a Gentleman,’ ‘Latino List’
It’s got one of the strongest supporting casts on TV, with Rhys Darby (Murray from “Flight of the Conchords,” Dave Foley of “Newsradio,” Mary Lynn Rajskub of “24.” But at…