SUNDAY Billy Crystal returns for the ninth time as host of “The 84th Academy Awards” (ABC, 5:30 p.m.) This is less a show than an all-night event, so stock up on the snacks now, and prepare to watch “Hugo” and “The Artist” go head to head. MONDAY It’s the last [...]
SUNDAY Springfield is finally fed up, and the town banishes Homer and clan as “The Simpsons” marks its 500th episode (8 p.m., Fox). (As one of the longest-running shows ever, it's a wonder the town put up with Homer and Bart this long.) Also Sunday, the 20th (!) season of [...]
Not every day is represented this week, so take some time to unclog that DVR. SUNDAY The big event tonight will be "The Grammy Awards" (8 p.m., CBS). The show is pulling together a last-minute tribute to one of their own, Whitney Houston, who died Saturday. Other anticipated big moments: [...]
TV and food...two things I love. So naturally, I sometimes think in ways that combine the two. Here's a sampling of what's on my TV menu these days. Appetizers: These shows aren’t the main course, but rather something you can watch when you don’t want something too heavy. Maybe you [...]
OMG! Must See The X Factor: New Simon Cowell show continues tonight with hopefully even more great talent. Last week, in amongst the worst singers and dancers to ever grace a stage, there were some absolutely amazing singers varying in age from 13 to 50. This show is worth your [...]
OMG! Must See Dancing with the Stars: Season Premier tonight on ABC. Normally, DWS, doesn't make my happy list, but when Hope Solo was announced as a dancer, all that changed. As you probably already know Solo is the goalie extraordinaire who helped the US women's soccer team advance to [...]
OMG! Must See Survivor: South Pacific: Tonight is the 90-minute season premiere of season 23. Both Ozzy and Coach are back for round three, and I am hoping that the third time isn't the charm for either one of them. Out with the old, in with the new. I'm sure [...]
OMG! Must See Colbert Report: Colbert has been on fire lately; election time most definitely suits his personality. Tonight, Colbert will undoubtedly have some highlights of Rick Parry (with an A), and he will interview Diane Sawyer. She has done so much amazing work over the many years of her career. Tonight [...]
OMG! Must See Take the Money and Run: Last week, a husband and wife partnership managed to allude two seasoned detectives and two hard-nosed interrogators. They needed the money for their children and other family concerns, which seems to be the ticket to success. If the partners have heart felt [...]
OMG! Must See MasterChef: The three prestigious judges have finally narrowed the field to just four lucky cooks. I was sad to see Ben go home last week, but that's what happens when the meat is over cooked and nasty. I'm sure he'll continue to cook and amuse people for [...]
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Greetings fellow television fans, fanatics, addicts and enthusiasts; welcome to our blog about TV for the Press Democrat Online. Together we will keep up with what’s coming up, examine new and existing programs in depth and from time to time take a moment to appreciate programs from the past. In addition, we’ll delve into the deep corners of Netflix and Hulu to recommend shows from around the world. My hope is together we will find enough quality programming to fill our TV viewing schedules and never again utter the words, “All these channels and nothing to watch!”
— Wallace Poulter