TV column for Sunday, Aug. 1

mike — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:40:09 -0500

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: “Rubicon” (8
and 9 p.m.) and “Mad Men” (10 p.m.), AMC.

TV column for Saturday, July 31

mike — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:26:43 -0500

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: “Being Human,”
9 p.m., BBC America.

Last week's excellent season-opener
(rerunning at 8) found a changed world for the three roommates.

TV column for Friday, July 30

mike — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:52:01 -0500

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: “Friday Night
Lights,” 8 p.m., NBC.

Even if you've skipped this show so
far, catch the season's final two weeks. They offer great television
– deeply layered characters, played by actors who are subtle,
natural and talented.

TV column for Thursday, July 29

mike — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:45:31 -0500

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: Season-openers of
“Project Runway” (9-10:30 p.m., Lifetime) and “Jersey Shore”
(10 p.m., MTV, repeats at 11).

As summer sags, two high-profile shows
return. One has a testosterone overload; the other doesn't.

TV column for Wednesday, July 28

mike — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:43:52 -0500

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: “In Performance
at the White House,” 8 and 9:30 p.m., PBS (check local listings).

Here is sheer starpower, celebrating
Paul McCartney receiving the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.