Photography on The Weather Channel? Miniseries on Reelz Channel? Coal miners on Spike TV? And where the heck is The Dog Whisperer? Shows keep showing up in places you wouldn't necessarily think they'd be airing. As more cable channels seek to broaden their appeal, they're reaching outside their (and our) comfort zones...

2011

Mar

GOTTA READ: OUR 'IDOL' EXPERT By Diane Werts

How great is it for us here at TVWW to have experts on board? As much as Bianculli and I hate to admit it, we are not the last word on everything TV, because "everything TV" has become too huge for even tubeheads like us to keep track of...

2011

Mar

WEIRD & WILD: BICENTENNIAL BANSHEE By Diane Werts

Can't say I've seen it, but really, who needs to? It's "Scream of the Banshee", and it's the 200th Syfy Saturday Original Movie presentation (March 26 at 9 p.m. ET on Syfy). So here's what to expect -- kitschy title, cheesy special effects, dopey plot, so-so stars with genre pedigree. In other words, guaranteed brain-free entertainment. Whatthehell -- it's Saturday!...

2011

Mar

TRIBUTE: ELIZABETH TAYLOR DIES AT 79 By Diane Werts

It didn't take long after Elizabeth Taylor's Wednesday morning death at age 79 for Turner Classic Movies to announce a 24-hour tribute on April 10. But why wait that long? Two of Taylor's most iconic films are already scheduled to air this week...

2011

Mar

SAVE THE DATE: 'TORCHWOOD' IN JULY By Diane Werts

Big news for Torchwood fans -- Starz has announced its U.S.-set Torchwood: Miracle Day will premiere July 8. Continuing stars John Barrowman and Eve Myles are joined by Mekhi Phifer (ER), Bill Pullman (Independence Day) and Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under) for the tale now being shot in Los Angeles. Here's the plot...

2011

Mar

ST. PATRICK'S DAY: WHAT, NO IRISH TV? By Diane Werts

Why, you're absolutely right. We have kind of ignored St. Patrick's Day here at TVWW. So here's a little green for ye. Thursday night's viewing options do include a few Irish-themed offerings. Among them...

2011

Mar

WEIRD & WILD: TRUMP ROAST By Diane Werts

Because we know there must be somebody out there who cares, be informed that Comedy Central's Roast of Trump (Donald, that is) will premiere not on-air but online. That's if you include the "first-ever live socially integrated online roast pre-show"...

2011

Mar

FLICK PICKS: JEAN HARLOW, STILL SIZZLING By Diane Werts

Hollywood's original blonde bombshell only lived to be 26 years old. But she made 20 films that make her worth showcasing as Turner Classic Movies' star of the month on Tuesdays through March. And 75 years after her death, movie mavens still know -- and love -- Jean Harlow...

2011

Mar

TV'S OFFICIAL NOW-WE-HAVE-SEEN-EVERYTHING MOMENT By Diane Werts

If this isn't it...From Bravo: Pregnant in Heels, "a docudrama following Rosie Pope, maternity concierge to the most affluent expecting mothers in New York City." Since you're now dying to know when you can see it, Bravo premieres the series on Tuesday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET...

2011

Mar

FLICK PICKS: TCM'S BACK IN GEAR By Diane Werts

Now here's why I love Turner Classic Movies. Besides no cuts and no commercials, TCM does quality stack-ups like the two don't-touch-that-dial nights coming up this weekend. Saturday night starts with "Cool Hand Luke", where hard-labor convict Paul Newman has a '60s "failure to communicate" with drawling jailer Strother Martin...

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