As we get deeper into the Season 4 repeats (setting us up for Sunday’s Season 5 opener), HBO tonight presents episodes in which Sookie (Anna Paquin) delves into her still-nascent faerie powers to combat the new vampire-controlling spells by the sinister Marnie (Fiona Shaw, at left).

2012

Jun

COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF JEFF FOXWORTHY By David Bianculli

Beginning tonight on Thursdays, Comedy Central is repeating its classic roasts in a 10-week summer binge of insults appropriate only for cable, if that. The inaugural revisit features Jeff Foxworthy, whose friendly character assassins for this evening in 2005 included others who have profited from Foxworthy’s “redneck” comedy sub-genre: Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy.

2012

Jun

ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS By David Bianculli

NEW NIGHT: Shifting this high-quality but very low-rated newsmagazine to Thursdays at 10 may be recognized, by future TV historians, as the moment NBC officially gave up on its decades-long claim to Thursday “Must-See TV.” But I’ve liked this show from the start, and tonight offers several examples of why it should be seen. One example: Mary Carillo’s report on a determined athlete who’s trying to qualify this weekend on a spot on the 2012 London Olympics squad, run

2012

Jun

YO: THE STORY OF 'YO: MTV RAPS!' By David Bianculli

From 1988 to 2004, Yo! MTV Raps was one of the early – and, on MTV, one of the only – places to see hip-hop music, stars and videos on mainstream media. So if the triumvirate of original hosts strikes you with nostalgia or intrigue – those hosts being Ed Lover, Dr. Dre and Fab 5 Freddy – here’s a new VH1 documentary that celebrates that particular corner of music TV history. LL Cool J and Sipha Sounds are seen from an early show at left.

2012

Jun

COMEDY BANG! BANG! FIRES AWAY ON IFC By Eric Gould

When Independent Film Channel was looking for new shows to fit its tagline "Always On, Slightly Off," it had to look no further than Comedy Bang! Bang!...

2012

Jun

GLEE: THE 3-D CONCERT MOVIE By David Bianculli

I can’t imagine a movie less suited for, or potentially improved by, 3D, but this 2011 concert film, for fans of Glee, at least provides performances by, and interviews with, the series’ most popular leads: Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Dianna Agron and others.

2012

Jun

2012 STANLEY CUP FINALS By David Bianculli

The Los Angeles Kings exhibited even more dominance in its 4-0 rout of the New Jersey Devils Monday night, a display featuring as much stifling defense as imaginative offense. As a result, the Kings now have a 3-0 series lead, home ice, and every reason to hope to see, and hold, the Stanley Cup at the end of tonight’s potential sweep.

2012

Jun

2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS By David Bianculli

I’m seriously thinking of tuning in this year just to watch the interplay between the odd-couple hosts: Toby Keith, who’s a natural for this setting, and Kristen Bell, who isn’t – but who had a background in musical theater before starring in Veronica Mars. Tonight’s scheduled performers include Kenny Chesney, Hank Williams Jr. and Carrie Underwood.

2012

Jun

ADAM RICHMAN'S BEST SANDWICH IN AMERICA By David Bianculli

SERIES PREMIERE: Beginning with a double feature – or, in this case, a double decker – this new Richman series has him working his way through his own personal favorites, and some imaginative sandwiches recommended by celebrity (and not necessarily culinary) buddies, to determine the country’s best sandwich. Do not watch on an empty stomach – or with a severely restricted diet. (Sigh.)

2012

Jun

NECESSARY ROUGHNESS By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: This series, thus far, has not made the most of its star, Callie Thorne, who should be starring in one of the best TV series around – as she did for years on Rescue Me. This is not such a series, but here she is regardless, appearing, once again as sports therapist Dr. Dani.

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