Day: August 24, 2025

Best-bets for Aug. 27: new talent, old Toby hits

1) “Toby Keith: American Icon,” 9-11 p.m., NBC. Keith (shown here) was a powerful singer-songwriter with 20 No. 1 country singles. After his death last year (of cancer, at 62), friends created this concert. It includes Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Hardy and many more. Read more…

Best-bets for Aug. 26: smog, creatures, jugglers, more

1) “American Experience,” 9 p.m., PBS. There was a time (really) when politicians from both parties linked to solve problems. This hour starts when Los Angeles — with a geography that traps gas (shown here) — was crippled by smog. Republicans (Reagan, Nixon) and Democrats combined. They created the Environmental Protection Agency and vastly cleaner lives. Read more…