comics It’s rare that a project changes an industry, but that’s exactly what happened with 52 and comics. During the past 10 months, DC managed to publish a weekly series without missing a single deadline, even as mainstream titles went three to four months between issues. Sales for the book have been impressive, and DC […]
“The Amazing Race: All Stars” Sunday 8pm, CBS I’m generally against “all-star” seasons for reality shows. As seen on “Survivor,” the contestants are typically so changed by their previous experiences that there’s almost nothing “real” left, just blatant posturing for the camera. But I’ll make an exception for my beloved “Race”—this is a kick-ass idea. […]
“Lost” Wednesday 10pm, ABC Delight, Losties, as starting tonight you get a whopping 16 episodes straight, no repeats, to finish out Season 3. Since the producers have started talks with ABC regarding when and how to wrap up the sprawling series, hopefully we’ll start getting some traction on a couple of the lingering plotlines. Some […]
“Top Design” Wednesday 11pm, Bravo First, let me just say: Did not see that coming. I’m referring to the finale of “Top Chef,” which precedes the debut of this new Bravo realty/talent competition. I had pegged either Sam or Elia as the winner pretty early on, and the fact that it’s Ilan vs. Marcel for […]
“Dirt” Tuesday 10pm, F/X Critics have savaged this new F/X drama based on the seedy underbelly of Hollywood tabloids. The subject matter is pitch black, with pregnant starlets ODing, schizophrenic photogs maiming themselves to get a prize shot, and rap moguls beheading greedy performers. But if, like me, you occasionally enjoy wallowing in the worst […]
“American Idol” Tuesday 8pm, Fox I literally spit in disgust when I think about how Taylor f’ing Hicks actually won last season’s “American Idol” competition. I mean, come on, people! I gave y’all a lot more credit than that. But I guess this is how things like Urkel or Jessica Simpson happen. Now is your […]
“Armed & Famous” Wednesday 8pm, CBS And so it’s come to this. Five washed-up celebs are trained and sworn in as police officers to serve and protect the people of Muncie, Indiana. Not kidding. The “famous” people involved are: “The Osbournes”’ Jack Osbourne; pro wrestler Trish Stratus; Wee Man from “Jackass”; La Toya “no longer […]
“Grease: You’re the One That I Want” Sunday 8pm, NBC The producers of “Dancing With the Stars” and the folks behind this summer’s Broadway Grease revival unite for this talent competition, in which America chooses the new Sandy and Danny from a legion of musical theater nerds. I’m a little wary. The hosts are “Access […]
comics This year Houghton Mifflin added a comics volume to its prestigious Best American series. It’s kind of a big deal for the comic industry, the literary equivalent of being called up to the big leagues after years of toiling away on a farm team. The publisher picked indie comics legend Harvey Pekar (American Splendor) […]
“Home for the Holidays” Friday 8pm, CBS Even in death Dave Thomas is making the world a better place. I’m not talking about Wendy’s’ Jalapeno Cheddar Double Melt or the Vanilla Frosty (although, now that I think about it, those count too). This special is sponsored by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which Thomas—an […]