WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 29
2014

BIANCULLI’S BEST BETS

 

Fox, 8:00 p.m. ET

Last night, the Kansas City Royals exploded with a second-inning outburst of run-scoring small ball that led to an ultimate 10-0 thrashing of the San Francisco Giants. And that, in turn, evened the series at 3-3, which leads to tonight’s winner-take-all Game 7, one of the most exciting contests in all of sports. The Giants have recent history on their side, in the form of several recent World Series crowns – but the Royals have home-field advantage, and momentum, and a fairy tale story that won’t quit. But the Giants have a fairy tale story, too – both of these teams made it into the postseason by winning thrilling wild card games. And the Giants also have the postseason’s most dominant pitcher, Madison Bumgarner, ready to step in if needed. In fact, both of tonight’s starting pitchers – Tim Hudson for the Giants and Jeremy Guthrie for the Royals – will have to dominate early or expect to be replaced early, with their respective managers prepared to go to the bullpen, or to not-quite-rested starting pitchers from previous games, to win this deciding Game 7. Don’t miss it. Sports doesn’t get much better than this.

 
  
 
 

TCM, 8:00 p.m. ET

You want a classic Halloween movie on tap? Then record this 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Filmed by the TV unit for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, this was, and remains, one of the best horror movies ever made. Janet Leigh stars -- but not for long.
 
  
 
 

ABC, 9:00 p.m. ET

This sitcom has established a tradition of fantastic Halloween episodes, usually led by Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and her over-the-top costumes and decorations. But tonight, other characters get to express themselves in costume – including Jay (Ed O’Neill), whose Prince Charming costume, and its accompanying full head of hair, really goes to his head.

 
  
 
 

FX, 10:00 p.m. ET

Part 2 of 2. This show’s creepy two-part Halloween episode continues, with Wes Bentley continuing his guest role as the menacing Edward Mordrake. He’s come to claim some bodies for Halloween, even if they aren’t dead yet. And chances are, given this show’s track record, he’ll succeed in his quest.

 
  
 
 

Showtime, 11:00 p.m. ET

Gwyneth Paltrow continues her guest role as Maya Ganesh, in a Skype-centric argument that has two famous blondes (series star Lisa Kudrow, as web therapist Fiona Wallace, is the other) sharing screen time. Literally.

 
  
 
 
 
 
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Dave Bianculli
Hey sweetie,

It's not that complicated! It's TV!!! Do what I do!!!!! Grab a six pack of Miller Lite, crack the first one open and drink it. Rinse and repeat!!!!!!! ROTFLMBFFAO!!!!!!!!!

Just let the TV flow over you.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!

Dave
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You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complex and extremely broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!
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David Bianculli

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David Bianculli has been a TV critic since 1975, including a 14-year stint at the New York Daily News, and sees no reason to stop now. Currently, he's TV critic for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, and is an occasional substitute host for that show. He's also an author and teaches TV and film history at New Jersey's Rowan University. His 2009 Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour', has been purchased for film rights. His latest, The Platinum Age of Television: From I Love Lucy to the Walking Dead, How TV Became Terrific, is an effusive guidebook that plots the path from the 1950s’ Golden Age to today’s era of quality TV.