Category Archives: Television

7
Feb

The Best TV Performances of 2024

ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES Only Murders in the BuildingThe show more than doubled its main cast. Not only did producers bring in Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy and Eva Longoria as actors playing our trio in a movie about the … Continue reading →

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6
Feb

The Best TV Shows of 2024, Part 2

BEST COMEDY SPECIAL Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (Netflix)There was essentially no difference between this special and the show I saw at the Majestic Theatre in 2023. But it didn’t matter. This was another strong hour from the most unapologetically … Continue reading →

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5
Feb

The Best Shows of 2024, Part 1

For the first time in more than a decade, I didn’t watch enough TV to do a full top 10, plus favorite comedy specials and honorable mentions. Due to some changing life circumstances, there just wasn’t enough time to keep … Continue reading →

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18
Jan

The List: Top 10 ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Episodes

This anniversary may be hard to believe, but Schitt’s Creek premiered 10 years ago this week. This Canadian production aired in the U.S. on the mostly ignored cable channel Pop (which you may remember as the TV Guide Network). Slowly … Continue reading →

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2
Oct

The List: Top 10 ‘Modern Family’ Episodes

Modern Family premiered 15 years ago, launched as part of ABC’s risky attempt to throw on four all-new comedies on the same night. The biggest of the quartet (Hank, starring Kelsey Grammer), didn’t even make it to the winter, while … Continue reading →

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25
Sep

Emmy Re-Do: 2014

Apologies for the delays. Between scheduling conflicts and technical difficulties with the site, it took a little longer to get this one out there. COMEDY SERIESThe Big Bang Theory (CBS) – Season 7Louie (FX) – Season 4Modern Family (ABC) – … Continue reading →

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15
Sep

Emmy Predictions 2024: Drama

FX’s decision to move Shōgun to Drama Series is looking to be a fruitful one, as it’s already racked up the most wins for a show in a single year, and that’s just from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. I … Continue reading →

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14
Sep

Emmy Predictions 2024: Comedy and Variety

The Bear is sweeping everything, even though I (and many others) think it’s much more of a drama with some humorous moments, not the other way around. And while Season 2 was my No. 1 show of 2023, there’s so … Continue reading →

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13
Sep

Emmy Predictions 2024: Limited/Anthology Series and Movies

Baby Reindeer was the year’s biggest phenomenon, yet I don’t know a single person who’s actually seen it. But it’s poised to win quite a few awards Sunday, alongside Ripley. Netflix may be getting shut out in the Comedy and … Continue reading →

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16
Jul

2024 Emmy Picks: Drama

DRAMA SERIES3 Body Problem (Netflix)The Crown (Netflix)The Curse (Showtime)Fallout (Prime Video)The Gilded Age (HBO)The Morning Show (AppleTV+)Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)Shōgun (FX) Potential surprises:Ahsoka (Disney+) – new showFor All Mankind (AppleTV+) – never nominatedLoki (Disney+) – never nominatedSlow Horses … Continue reading →

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