Television
THE TV COLUMN: Deaths, renewals, births: NBC’s fall lineup told
posted: 05/19/2013 3:35 a.m. Discuss
The broadcast networks unveiled their fall lineups last week, so let’s get right to them.
TV ON DVD: McGavin’s Mike Hammer brought violent noir to TV
posted: 05/19/2013 3:28 a.m. Discuss
What is it? Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, 78 half-hour episodes on 12 discs from A&E Home Video How much? $69.98 When? Now Who’s Mickey Spillane? He was a writer of pulpy crime novels and comics and his signature character was Mike Hammer.
COVER STORY: Viewers see whodunit, watch cops unravel Motive
posted: 05/19/2013 2:32 a.m. Discuss
It’s summer TV time. When in doubt, go with something tried and true.
Soaps last week
posted: 05/19/2013 2:29 a.m. Discuss
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of May 13-17.) The Bold and the Beautiful: Brooke and Hope wallowed in their romantic woes. Liam was every bit the doting husband to Steffy. Bill went out of his way to ensure no Spencer would ever be crossed. Rick again tried to end things with Caroline.
THE TV COLUMN: NBC special closes The Office door after 9 years
posted: 05/16/2013 3:24 a.m. Discuss
And now, it’s finally time to bid a fond farewell to our friends at Dunder Mifflin.
Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon late at night
posted: 05/12/2013 3:23 p.m. Discuss
NEW YORK — Seth Meyers is moving from his "Weekend Update" desk to his own late night show on NBC.
TV news shows
posted: 05/12/2013 4:34 a.m. Discuss
Lineup of guests for today’s TV news shows: ABC’s This Week — Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Jack Reed, D-R.I. 9 a.m., KATV, Channel 7, Little Rock.
THE TV COLUMN: PBS looks at 10 Buildings That Changed America
posted: 05/12/2013 2:59 a.m. Discuss
For many, architecture (like art) comes to mind only when a structure tends to cause controversy.
TV ON DVD: Sheen’s rebound series just average, predictable sitcom
posted: 05/12/2013 2:53 a.m. Discuss
What is it? Anger Management, Season 1, 10 half-hour episodes on two discs from Lionsgate How much? $29.98 When? Now Wait. Is that Charlie Sheen? Yes. Yes it is.
COVER STORY: So You Think You Can Dance steps into Season 10
posted: 05/12/2013 2:22 a.m. Discuss
I stand before you, fellow dance lovers, as a survivor of Mrs. Ellen Butts’ Little Rock Junior Cotillion.
Soaps last week
posted: 05/12/2013 2:21 a.m. Discuss
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of May 6-10.) The Bold and the Beautiful: Guilt and stress took their toll on Brooke.
THE TV COLUMN: Praise is justified for Ray McKinnon’s Rectify
posted: 05/09/2013 3:07 a.m. Discuss
I have been remiss in my duties and an outstanding new drama may have slipped under your radar.
TV news shows
posted: 05/05/2013 4:19 a.m. Discuss
Lineup of guests for today’s TV news shows: ABC’s This Week — Investor Warren Buffett; Jim DeMint, president of the Heritage Foundation; former Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M. 9 a.m., KATV, Channel 7, Little Rock.
