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2012
Nov
6
 
 
When I was covering election nights for New York newspapers, I would sit in my basement office watching, and writing about, 10 or 12 TV sets at once, each television tuned to a different broadcast or cable news operation. Now I just watch on one set (though recording on several DVRs), flipping to the next station whenever I feel the urge — which is often. I recommend the same approach for 2012. If, in a given hour, you’re not sampling MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, PBS and the broadcast
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Nov
5
 
 

Monday is the fifth anniversary of TV Worth Watching, which launched Nov. 5, 2007, the same day the TV writers went on strike. The strike didn’t last, but TVWW has…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Oct
25
 
 

Magical Mystery Tour, the surrealistic 1967 Beatles TV special shown in the U.K., finally will premiere on TV in the States – 45 years later, newly restored, on PBS…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Oct
19
 
 

Every cable network wanting into the quality TV drama game has to start somewhere. HBO broke in 15 years ago with Oz, and sister network Cinemax finally has Hunted…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Oct
16
 
 

Despite what FX is calling it, or how the Emmy voters are judging it, American Horror Story is not a miniseries. Nor is it a repertory-company series. But it is fascinating…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Oct
15
 
 

It turns out I’m in the distinct minority in enjoying CW’s new Emily Owens, M.D. series — but I’m more than happy to defend my qualified yet genuine enthusiasm. Here’s why…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
30
 
 

I love quality TV as much as the next guy. More than the next guy, probably. But on Sunday nights, even I find myself saying enough is enough. Or, maybe, too much…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
28
 
 

Showtime’s Homeland swept the Emmys in the major dramatic categories last Sunday. This Sunday, it launches Season 2 with another home-run swing…

 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
17
 
 
Once again, our annual TVWW Fall TV preview feature is up and running — but for 2012, we’re adding something new to the package: You…
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
13
 
 
Our TVWW 2012 Fall TV package is coming Monday, with tips on the best of what to watch and avoid. Meanwhile, Thursday on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, you can get an advance taste…