SERIES PREMIERE: I’m not totally sold on this sitcom, by any means, but former Ugly Betty player Michael Urie sparkles with the confidence and radiance of a true TV star. For our critics’ takes on this new series, see out TVWW Fall Preview Page – and for a full review, see Ed Bark’s Uncle Barky’s Bytes.

2012

Sep

AMERICAN MASTERS: "THE DAY CARL SANDBURG DIED" By David Bianculli

Paul Bonesteel’s biographical film relies heavily upon Carl Sandburg’s own words, as he spoke them, to shape this study of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, and it’s all the better for its liberal use of interviews, recorded readings and songbook selections. For more on the documentary, see Tom Brinkmoeller's Raised on MTM. Check local listings.

2012

Sep

CASTLE By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: Castle and Beckett are now an item. What that means, as this new season begins, is exactly what we’re all about to find out.

2012

Sep

1968: THE CLOCK STARTS TICKING FOR CBS' '60 MINUTES' By Christy Slewinski

Today in 1968, CBS debuted the news magazine 60 Minutes, one of the most honored and successful programs in television history...

2012

Sep

1962: ABC INTRODUCES ITS FIRST COLOR SERIES, 'THE JETSONS' By Christy Slewinski

Fifty years ago today, viewers met George Jetson (and his family) when ABC launched the animated space-age series, The Jetsons...

2012

Sep

64TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS By David Bianculli

Jimmy Kimmel is the host – and if he brings to it any of the clever irreverence he did all those years as the warmup act for the New York ABC upfronts to advertisers, expect a very funny ride. As for the awards themselves – expect some surprises and disappointments, but also expect some strong reminders of how good TV often was in the past year.

2012

Sep

BROADWAY OR BUST By David Bianculli

CONCLUSION: This three-part reality competition series – or documentary – concludes, as the country’s best performing arts students are showcased in a one-night, very special Broadway show, and awarded accordingly. Check local listings.

2012

Sep

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL By David Bianculli

NBC’s Sunday Night Football often winds up being the most popular show of the week, and even (especially?) opposite the Emmys, it ought to generate lots of interest. Especially with the two teams from last year’s AFC title game, the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, facing each other again, this time with both of them sporting 1-1 records.

2012

Sep

BOARDWALK EMPIRE By David Bianculli

Everybody’s got guns: In this episode, Nucky’s brother Eli gets out of jail, and emerges with less than a hero’s welcome. A lot less. And as tensions build there, they build almost everywhere else as well.

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