Phil Ochs was a protest singer’s protest singer. He wrote what he saw, and what he saw was injustice. Unlike more famous and more lauded protest singers, he didn’t couch his songs in metaphor – he was incisive and disturbing. On American Masters [PBS, 10/9C], Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune follows Ochs’ life and […]
Category: Television
Chuck Seaon Finale Preview
For five years Chuck has been one of my favorite shows. I finally watched the entire current season – all 12 episodes today and it’s been great. Sadly next week’s episode is the series finale, but it should go out with a bang.
Archer’s Ray Gillette Goes Low-Tech; Archer Becomes The Most Dangerous Game!
Check out the fate that befalls ISIS’ Agent Ray Gillette in this new video [if you thought he was bitchy before, just imagine how this would make him feel!] – and after the jump, Sterling Archer gives new meaning to the phrase, ‘the most dangerous game’ in a preview of next week’s all-new episode of […]
Syfy Orders Two-Hour Time Travel Pilot, Rewind!
Syfy has greenlighted the two-hour pilot, Rewind – a thriller revolving around a team of military field operatives and civilian scientists who must use untested technology to travel back in time to alter past events in order to change the future and avoid a devastating terrorist attack. Sounds a bit like 7 Days, to me […]
Contest: Win an Amazing Prize Pack courtesy of H2!’s America’s Book of Secrets!!!
America’s Book of Secrets uncovers the controversial truths behind some of the most confidential secrets in American history. The new series takes a look at historical landmarks throughout the country and reveals mysteries through captivating footage and live interviews. To celebrate the launch of this show H2 is running a daily contest on Facebook designed […]
Spielberg And Cast Talk NBC’s SMASH!
In less than three weeks, NBC’s series about putting on a show, Smash, will premiere. To whet your metaphoric whistle, here are some behind the scenes videos – including one of executive producer Steven Spielberg talking about why the show fascinates him and will fascinate you, as well. More videos follow the jump – including […]
Cougar Town Emerges From Hiatus On Valentine’s Day!
ABC has announced that Cougar Town will return, as part of its Tuesday night comedy block, on February 14th, in the 8:30 slot. The official press release – including tag line for the season premiere – follows the jump.
Old Folks are Off Their Rockers!
Forget everything you thought you knew about the older generation. “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” takes senior stereotypes and blows them out of the water with a cast of sassy septuagenarians who are hip, sexy and ready to party! America’s favorite comedy sweetheart sends a fearless band of senior citizens to the streets to pull shockingly […]
Celebrate Betty White’s 90th Birthday
NBC presents the 90-minute special “Betty White’s 90th Birthday: A Tribute toAmerica’s Golden Girl” from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET) tonight, Monday, January 16. The special will celebrate White’s 90th birthday and will honor one of the world’s most beloved entertainers. The star-studded event will tape live at the Biltmore Hotel in downtownLos Angeles. Some ofHollywood’s biggest […]