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New Host Trevor Noah Puts His Own Spin On 'The Daily Show'
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Last night, seven weeks after Jon Stewart stepped down as the host of The Daily Show, the new host debuted. Critic David Bianculli says Trevor Noah "gave viewers plenty of reasons to tune in again."
TV After The Emmy Awards: The Good, The Bad And 'The Muppets'
Monday, September 21, 2015
TV critic David Bianculli reflects on the Emmy ceremony held last night and looks ahead at the new fall TV season. If you only catch one new show this year, Bianculli recommends The Muppets on ABC.
Neil Patrick Harris' 'Best Time Ever': A Variety Show In Need Of More Variety
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
NBC's new live weekly show mixes mini-quiz shows, game shows, production numbers, stunt competitions and pranks. Despite all this, critic David Bianculli says it hasn't yet reached its full potential.
Stephen Colbert Brings Showmanship — And Harmony — To His 'Late Show' Debut
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
The opening Late Show with Stephen Colbert was so packed with business, guests and music, it went several minutes overtime. But TV critic David Bianculli says "it didn't feel long. It felt good."
'Public Morals' — Or Lack Thereof — On Display In TNT's New Cop Show
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Set in New York City in the 1960s, Ed Burns' new 10-hour series features corrupt cops and gritty gangsters. Critic David Bianculli says Public Morals has the look and feel of a classic police drama.
'Fear The Walking Dead' And 'Documentary Now!' Riff On Familiar Themes
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Fresh Air TV critic David Bianculli reviews two very different new television projects – IFC's spoof show, Documentary Now!, and AMC's prequel series, Fear the Walking Dead.
'Show Me A Hero' Offers A Nuanced Take On Public Housing Discrimination
Friday, August 14, 2015
David Simon's new HBO mini-series, Show Me a Hero, examines racial biases in New York City's public housing laws. Critic David Bianculli says, "This 25-year-old true story couldn't seem more timely."
Jon Stewart Makes A Laugh-Filled, Sentimental Exit From 'The Daily Show'
Friday, August 07, 2015
After 16 years as host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Jon Stewart presented his farewell program last night. TV critic David Bianculli says it was an entertaining finale from start to finish.
From SCOTUS To The Confederate Flag, Cable Comedians Keep Tabs On The News
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Critic David Bianculli says the commentary, questioning and ridicule of Jon Stewart, Larry Wilmore, John Oliver and Bill Maher help keep news outlets — and news-makers — honest.
HBO's New Sunday Lineup Is Full Of Pleasant Surprises
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Ballers feels like the football equivalent of the hip-hop world of Empire, and The Brink is reminiscent of Dr. Strangelove, but has its own modern take on the nonsense of war.
Are DVD Box Sets A Dying Business? Studios Hope The Answer Is 'Not Yet'
Friday, May 29, 2015
As viewers turn to streaming sites to watch old TV shows, studios are issuing new DVD box sets of classic shows to a shrinking market. Critic Dave Bianculli suggests a few sets that are worth buying.
Letterman Signs Off, With A Heartfelt Guest-Filled Finale
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Last night, after 33 years on TV as a late-night talk show host, David Letterman presented his final program. David Bianculli says Letterman's final show was a strong end to an illustrious career.
The 'Mad Men' Ending: A 'Twisted' And 'Perfect' Conclusion
Monday, May 18, 2015
After all eight seasons of drama, the TV series about men and women in advertising ended with a full-length ad. TV critic David Bianculli says the conclusion was "so unexpected, yet so appropriate."
Last Days Of Dave: Paying Homage To Letterman's Weird And Quirky Legacy
Monday, May 04, 2015
The off-beat funnyman retires this month after 33 years hosting late-night television. Fresh Air's David Bianculli says that David Letterman's humor "provided a new blueprint for the TV talk show."
'Justified' Ends With An Unpredictable, Poetic And Memorable Finale
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
After six seasons on the FX network, Justified ended Tuesday. "What a triumph," says critic David Bianculli who adds that he loved the finale's "touches of grace" and "emphasis on character and tone."
'Louie' Hits Its Mark While 'The Comedians' Hasn't Yet Fully Succeeded
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Louis C.K.'s comedy and the new mockumentary The Comedians start Thursday on the FX cable network. Both are unusual and ambitious, says critic David Bianculli, but only one hits the ground running.
New Frank Sinatra Documentary Charts His Professional Ups And Downs
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Alex Gibney intersperses recently unearthed concert footage from 1971 with vintage and newly recorded interviews to make Sinatra: All or Nothing At All. It's illuminating and by no means a puff piece.
James Corden Hits Late-Night TV With His Own Skill Set And Mindset
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden fills the post-David Letterman time slot on CBS. TV critic David Bianculli says that based on first impressions, Corden will "settle in nicely."
Forget Binge Watching: Great Television Happens When Networks Pace Shows
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
The perfect example, says critic David Bianculli, is HBO's The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Spread out over six weeks, the finale had the most chilling TV moment he's seen in years.
'American Crime' And 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Highlight The TV Revolution
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Tina Fey co-created the quirky comedy The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for Netflix; John Ridley made the emotionally raw drama American Crime for ABC. TV critic David Bianculli says they...