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: CBS Misses Comedy Mark with ‘The Crazy Ones,’ ‘The Millers’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 25, 2013 - 4:59pmCHICAGO – There are very few recurring weak points in the CBS lineup. They’ve been dominating total viewers for years with mega-hits like “NCIS” and “The Big Bang Theory.” But there is one thing they haven’t been able to figure out — something to partner with “TBBT.”
TV Review: CBS Has Another Likely Hit in ‘Mom’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 23, 2013 - 10:58amCHICAGO – CBS must have a whole wing of their headquarters dedicated to Chuck Lorre. Why not? He paid for it. He has been such a key part of their success over the last decade that it’s hard to think of any network-creator relationship that’s been more financially notable. “Two and a Half Men,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Mike & Molly” — all winners of acting Emmys and at least the first two stand among the most popular comedies of their era. Can he do it again with “Mom,” premiering tonight, September 23, 2013? Don’t bet against him.
TV Feature: The 10 Most Promising Network Shows of Fall 2013
Submitted by BrianTT on September 10, 2013 - 1:32pmCHICAGO – In the decade-plus that I’ve been covering network television, no season comes close to this upcoming one in terms of lackluster, bland, uninspired programming.
TV Review: Stephen King’s ‘Under the Dome’ Shows Promise on CBS
Submitted by BrianTT on June 24, 2013 - 1:11pmCHICAGO – Stephen King’s “Under the Dome” would have likely been a standard mini-series back in the day when such a thing happened on the networks in iterations like “It,” “The Stand,” and “Storm of the Century.” In a time when network mini-series are a lost form, CBS has taken the daring move of turning King’s book into a fully-formed, 13-episode Summer series, with the door apparently open for more beyond this initial arc.
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: CBS Fall Schedule Includes New Nights For Big Hits, Five New Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2013 - 8:40amCHICAGO – When you’re the #1 network on TV, it must be tempting to stay the course. However, CBS always shakes things up a bit and this year is no different.
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 Feature: The 5 Network Shows Most on the Bubble
Submitted by BrianTT on April 17, 2013 - 12:25pmCHICAGO – As the networks finalize their schedules, there are more periods than question marks. CBS has already renewed most of their line-up while some programs on other networks have nothing to worry about. At the same time, there are some axes that everyone knows are going to fall. But what about the shows in the middle?