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Broadcast Muse | Television
‘Game’ On
The world is divided into two groups of TV viewers. Those who watch “Game of Thrones” and those who are all like, “Huh, what? Is that some kind of cheesy castles-and-dra...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
Gingrich vs. ‘GCB’
As Newt Gingrich’s presidential run falters, he’s turned to TV criticism. Everybody thinks they’re a critic! Gingrich targeted the spoofy soap “GCB,” based on the bo...
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Home | Television
Face Time: Jeff Lewis
On Bravo’s “Flipping Out,” DIYer/designer Jeff Lewis was known as the real estate-savvy rehabber with a plan to fix up houses and resell them for big bucks. The fallout ...
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Comedy | Television
Back to School
“Community’s” finest trait may also be its biggest fault: a lack of consistency. “The show is so awkwardly ambitious because it never trusts itself to stick with somet...
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Television
A Rare Medium
I’m getting a message. From the spirits. They’re saying, “Don’t watch the ‘Mad Men’ season 5 premiere on March 25 at 9 p.m. on AMC. Watch the season 2 premiere of ...
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Home | Television
Face Time: Ty Pennington
Home redo guru Ty Pennington knows a thing or two about a good makeover. Since 2000, he has lent his carpentry skills and wisecracking demeanor to nest-redressing TV shows —...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
Great Gunn
Tim! You’re back! Good to have you back! Tim Gunn, who always says exactly the right thing to “Project Runway” designers, got minimal camera time on “PR’s” fall se...
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Food & Drink | Television
Face Time: Robert Irvine
The most muscle-bound of the Food Network stars, chef Robert Irvine travels the country to recast failing restaurants in just two days and with only $10,000 on “Restaurant: ...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
Sleepers Awake!
NBC’s “Awake,” premiering tonight at 10, challenges the viewer with its title and time slot. Will your eyes stay open as you watch this weird drama? The premise: After a...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
History Makeover
Tyra Banks has created a new premise for cycle 18 of “America’s Next Top Model”: Seven Americans versus seven Brits. It’s a “British Invasion!” In the first episod...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
Zombiism 101
After a brief hiatus, “The Walking Dead” returned over the weekend with the second half of Season 2 (AMC, Sundays at 9 p.m.) and a promise from the new show runner to “a...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
A Little Limelight
Little people are … oh, please, forgive me … having a Big TV Moment this month. A little person competes on CBS’ “Survivor” (Feb. 15). TLC airs a special edition...
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Television
A Concealed Capital
Tourism and crime don’t normally go hand-in-hand, but Travel Channel’s “Hidden City” merges them fairly effortlessly. Hosted by novelist Marcus Sakey, the one-hour ser...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
Fully Unthrottled
Most critics are welcoming the new series of midwinter. But let’s take a moment to bid adieu to a show that’s just ended its third season. TruTV’s “Full Throttle Saloo...
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Broadcast Muse | Television
Good Luck!
Before you tune in to HBO’s new horse racing series “Luck” (premiering Sunday at 9 p.m.), there are a few things you should know. If you have a little girl, even if she ...







