CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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TV Review: Charming Desiree Hartsock Becomes ‘The Bachelorette’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 27, 2013 - 12:58pmCHICAGO – I always say that reality TV is dependent on casting above all else and this is no more truthful than in the “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” franchises. Sure, the producers can do a lot in crafting narratives for their “stars” but if the lead isn’t someone we root for and his or her suitors aren’t equally entertaining, we’ll check out.
TV Review: Confident Veterans Elevate ABC’s ‘Rookie Blue’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 22, 2013 - 3:35pmCHICAGO – Can it still be called “Rookie Blue” in its fourth season? Should they change it to “Experienced Blue”? The irony of the fourth season premiere of ABC’s strong Summer hit, a Canadian import like “Flashpoint” and “Motive,” is that the reason it works is because the cast seems so comfortable in these roles. They’re far more entertaining, likable, and believable than a lot of modern cop shows and I think it’s the people, not the situations, that has made “Rookie Blue” a hit.
TV Review: ABC Gives Canadian ‘Motive’ to Mystery Fans
Submitted by BrianTT on May 20, 2013 - 2:24pmCHICAGO – I know — Another mystery show, right? When do we grow tired of mystery after mystery? Other cultures have to be amazed at our obsession with murder and the people who solve crimes. While I feel no genre is more glutted with filler than this one, ABC’s “Motive,” an import from Canada a la “Rookie Blue” and “Flashpoint,” isn’t half bad. It has a strong cast and decent mystery plotting.
TV News: The 2013-14 Fall TV Schedule by Night
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 9:27amCHICAGO – The five broadcast networks have announced their Fall 2013 schedules and so it’s now easy to see them night by night, timeslot by timeslot. Which timeslots seem the most competitive? Do you know what you’re going to watch or schedule in your DVR? Here’s the chart you need to figure it out.
TV News: The 2013-14 Fall Schedule by Show
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 9:20amCHICAGO – Wondering where to find your favorite shows this Fall? See a preview for something new and want to check your series manager to see if you can DVR it? Keep the following list handy and share with your friends.
TV News: ABC Announces Fall Schedule with Eight New Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 14, 2013 - 11:33amCHICAGO – ABC announced their 2013-14 schedule this morning and revealed an aggressive slate of new programming, including four new comedies and four new dramas. Tuesday nights will be entirely new, anchored by “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”.
Video: First Trailer For ABC’s ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 12, 2013 - 8:06pmCHICAGO – One of the most anticipated shows of the Fall 2013 season is bound to be “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and the show has a trailer, just released by ABC. We had to share. Stay tuned to HollywoodChicago.com for more news all week as the Fall schedules are announced and more details on the transition of the modern Marvel Universe from hit films like “Iron Man 3” and “Thor: The Dark World” to ABC.
TV News: Recap of Cancellations, Renewals For 2013-14 Season
Submitted by BrianTT on May 9, 2013 - 2:59pmCHICAGO – With the steady flow of news stories this week about what would and what would not be included in next week’s Fall schedule announcements, it’s easy to lose track of your favorite show. Let us guide the way with this handy recap. When will it all air? Will some of these be mid-season returns? Will your favorite show move? Come back next week as all of the Fall schedules are announced. Bookmark this page and keep refreshing it as we’ll include all announcements here.
TV Feature: What Will Happen to Your Favorite 2013 Network TV Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 9, 2013 - 2:13pmCHICAGO – The full 2013-2014 Fall TV schedules for the five broadcast networks will be announced next week. Will NBC give “Hannibal” more time to find an audience? Will The CW close the book on “The Carrie Diaries”? Can CBS viewers plan to visit “Vegas” again?
TV Review: Great Cast Keeps ‘Family Tools’ in Business
Submitted by BrianTT on May 1, 2013 - 8:30amCHICAGO – ABC continues to try to use Emmy-winning comedy juggernaut “Modern Family” to create a hit as a lead-in or a lead-out: “The Neighbors,” “Suburgatory,” “Happy Endings,” “How to Live with Your Parents,” and, starting tonight, “Family Tools,” a show with a strong enough comedy pedigree to produce a few laughs but writing that isn’t quite strong enough to warrant comparison with the best of the ABC comedy wannabes.