Networks unveil their fall schedules this month. So when will you know if your favorite show has been canceled (and find out about shows that might become your new favorites)? While many shows have already been renewed (CBS , for example, got a jumpstart in March by renewing 18 shows), the rest of the answers will come when the networks unveil their fall schedules. Here are these “upfront” dates for the major networks: Monday, May 13: NBC and Fox Tuesday,… Read More »
Like that Thanksgiving turkey, the TV schedule has been picked clean, of debuts at least. (January, however, looks to be a very busy month.) So, what to watch? Fortunately, many old favorites are still showing first-run episodes… for now. Here’s a sampling of what’s on this week. SUNDAY Arguably the best night of TV, on CBS, there are new episodes of “The Amazing Race” (8 p.m.) and “The Good Wife” (9 p.m.), while ABC has a new “Once Upon a… Read More »
This week, it’s all about the World Series, which airs at 5 p.m. on Fox today and, if necessary, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. And on “Monday Night Football,” the 49ers face the Cardinals in Arizona. If you aren’t a sports fan, though, there are a few other highlights. SUNDAY My interest in reality TV has been waning over the past couple of seasons, and with the glut of great TV on Sunday nights, I’ve totally missed mentioning the return of… Read More »
Networks are busy poring through the ratings, shuffling their schedules and shifting attention to midseason. Some news of note this week: It was a good week for a few freshman dramas. Two CBS shows got picked up for a full season: the modern day take on Sherlock Holmes “Elementary” and period cop-mob drama “Vegas.” Fans of the CW’s “Arrow” also can take heart; the superhero drama will be sticking around for a full season. “X-Factor” will be returning next year for… Read More »
Finally. Cablevision and AMC have reached a deal with Dish Network. As I’ve lamented over the past weeks, the ongoing lawsuit meant Dish subscribers (of which I’m one) had to miss last week’s premiere of “The Walking Dead.” “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad” fans, too, were left without access to AMC, which meant Dish subscribers had to download (and pay for) their favorite programs from iTunes or Amazon. But a settlement was just announced, which means that Dish will again… Read More »
This season’s first casualty was the CW’s legal dramedy “Made in Jersey,” which was canceled after just two episodes. Here’s a look at how some of the other new shows are doing. “Revolution,” (10 p.m. Monday, NBC) Should you watch? This show takes place 15 years after a big blackout left the world in the dark. Interesting premise, sometimes shaky execution. And some of the characters’ actions can be a little infuriating. Last week, for example, when the group attempted… Read More »
September is a busy month on TV. While this is the time of year when attention focuses on all those bright and shiny new shows the networks are hoping you will watch, most of us are more eagerly awaiting the return of old favorites. So when will your favorite show return? Here’s a list of what’s premiering when on the networks. ABC Dancing with the Stars, 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 Castle, 10 p.m. on Sept. 24 Private Practice, 10… Read More »
In a previous post, I previewed Fox’s midseason line-up, which includes “Alcatraz” and “The Finder.” Here’s a look at several other shows debuting soon: “Rob” (Jan. 12, CBS): For those who own the “Deuce Bigalow” boxed set, are related to Rob Schneider or only watch TV shows with three letters in the title, then have I got a show for you. “The Firm” (Jan. 8, NBC): Based on the John Grisham book, this legal drama stars Josh Lucas as Mitch… Read More »
While raising their broods, quintessential moms Carol Brady, Marion Cunningham and June Cleaver remained upbeat, sometimes crossing over into downright perky. But that might be owed only partially to solid maternal instincts and more to a lack of those instincts being seriously tested. I mean, was the insincere Eddie Haskell all that bad when compared with the drug-and-sex-pushing peers today’s TV teens contend with? And sure, Carol Brady had a large family, but she also had help from housekeeper Alice.… Read More »
The Screen Actors Guild announced their nominations, including for TV. Among them: Drama ensemble: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire,” AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Showtime’s “Dexter.” Comedy ensemble: “Modern Family,” “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Glee.” If I were to pick a favorite from this group, I’d have to go with “Modern Family,” but all of but one of these shows is in my DVR list. (Sorry, “30 Rock.” When I’ve… Read More »
After a DVR breakdown that had me lamenting the loss of dozens of shows, and many shows taking holiday breaks or, like “Covert Affairs,” planning season finales, I thought I’d have nothing to watch. Then Fox gave me hope… “Alcatraz” is just around the corner. This week, Fox announced its new mid-season shows. (Maybe it’s Fox’s way of shifting focus away from the recently premiered “I Hate My Teenage Daughter.”) Among them is an animated “Napolean Dynamite” at 8:30 p.m.… Read More »
After giving the bunnies the boot earlier in the week, NBC canceled “Free Agents”. Luckier series: Comedies “Up All Night,” “2 Broke Girls” and, unfortunately, “Whitney” have been renewed. Hopefully, “Simpsons” won’t suffer a similar fate. The voice actors and 20th Century Fox Television are haggling over money, and the popular (and expensive) cartoon, which has been running since 1989, is in danger of being canceled. Even if Homer and clan do bid adieu, the series will live on in… Read More »
