'Tis the season: Sift through ABC Family holiday fare for best seasonal shows
It felt like Thanksgiving kind of got skipped over this year. Holiday ads flooded in as early as the start of November. Malls finally pulled… Read more »
Writer archives: Jeff Wucher
The best medicine: Quick episodes, even quicker humor make 'Children's Hospital' bright spot on late-night TV
No one sets out to watch a show on Adult Swim. It always just kind of happens. That late at night, when the network comes… Read more »
Munster mash: TV special draws from old horror classics to entertain during Halloween week
“Mockingbird Lane” is a TV curiosity in a myriad of ways, the first being its existence. Originally produced as a series, NBC got cold feet… Read more »
Unsung hero: Superhero makes transition from comic books to prime time TV
TV has never been particularly kind to the superhero genre, but it has been kinder in the modern age. Compare Batman now to Batman then.… Read more »
Fine dining: Simple diner setting, captivating performances provide recipe for intriguing show
I can’t tell you the last time I made a point of watching actual TV. It usually just happens. Sitting on the couch, hoping to… Read more »
Downfall: Aside from one glimmer of hope, fall season offers disappointing pilots
Summer TV is coming to a close at this point, and unless you’re vehemently invested in finding out which American finally got some talent on… Read more »
En pointe: Teen comedy a step above with small town charm, quirky characters
Thumbs up We get it already. “Breaking Bad” is exhilarating. Who cares, right? We’re all tired of hearing this: “You watching ‘Breaking Bad’?” “No.” “Whoa.… Read more »
Clicker : Not yet a woman: HBO's 'Girls' shines light on drama of college graduates in real world
'Girls' on HBO, Sundays at 10:30 p.m.Warning: 'Girls' is a terrifying show. There are no monsters, murderers, spiders or bigger spiders, but a recent college… Read more »
Clicker : Watch the Throne: Game of Thrones adapts old-fashioned fantasy novels for modern times
'Game of Thrones' on HBO, Sundays at 9 p.m.'Game of Thrones' is everything one would expect of its genre, and at the same time is… Read more »
Clicker : Out of shape: Overused character dynamic, stale plot dismantles success for 'Bent'
'Bent' on NBC, Wednesdays at 9 p.m.Thumbs downIf a network is confident in a show, it gets a big slot in the fall with tons… Read more »
Clicker : Rival realities: Pilot highlights creative plot but could struggle to achieve longevity
So many elements of 'Awake' are perfect. In some ways, it's almost a shame. From its characters to its premise, the show's first episode is… Read more »
Clicker : Jolly good fun: British soap opera 'Downton Abbey' easier to appreciate in group setting
'Downton Abbey'Network: PBSWhen: Sundays at 9 p.m.Thumbs upThere's nothing abnormal about a busy Empire Brewing Co. on a Saturday afternoon. Tables are filled to capacity.… Read more »
Clicker : Superpowered: British TV show swoops in, saves superhero themed programs
TV is a tough place to be a superhero.The last three shows in that vein crashed and burned. After a promising first season, NBC's 'Heroes'… Read more »
Clicker : Riveting or repelling: Channel surf and fulfill New Year's resolutions
The year 2012 has set in, and chances are most of our resolutions haven't been realized yet. Only three weeks into the New Year and… Read more »
Clicker : Winter blunderland: 'Tis the season for mocking bad holiday movies
It's that time of year again. All the regular prime-time shows put out a Christmas special, and the networks shut them down until January rolls… Read more »
Clicker : Cutting edge: Top Chef stirs up perfect reality TV recipe with drama, skilled contestants
The formula for a successful reality show: make extravagant people do extravagant things in extravagant places. Every reality show is a variation of this outline… Read more »
Clicker : Happy medium: Show strikes balance between recycled plot, new spin on classic characters
Maybe no one noticed, but almost every TV network tries to create the next 'Friends.' Without fail, a show debuts with half male and half… Read more »
Clicker : Coming Back: South Park picks up momentum, thrusts ahead with revamped show
For most animated shows, production can take months. But 'South Park' creates every episode in less than a week, the writing, acting and animating all… Read more »
Clicker : Money maker: 'Millionaire Matchmaker' proves guilty pleasures make bankable TV shows
Bravo is a channel that capitalizes on guilty pleasures. What else can really be said about a network that has developed seven installments — and… Read more »
Clicker : Looming overhead: Dwindling viewers threaten end of two stellar off-beat comedies
One of the saddest aspects of any entertainment medium is that it's a business first and an art form second. That puts television, specifically network… Read more »
Clicker : Locked in: New crime drama 'Unforgettable' fails to break out of stale format
Crime drama, next to mindless reality shows, may be the most abundant genre on TV. There's 'Law & Order' and its three spin-offs, 'CSI' and… Read more »
Clicker : Sub-par: New show 'Suburgatory' recycles tired plot line; relies on suburban stereotypes
Seemingly ignorant of the world just outside their bubbles, the citizens of Suburbia live in rows of identical houses. Everyone puts on a façade of… Read more »
Clicker : Thrice as nice: Despite lackluster script, trio of comedians expertly carry show
Are there any actors more deserving of some solid, steady television work than the members of NBC's 'Up All Night'? Christina Applegate was the best… Read more »
Clicker : Too much of a good thing: Despite Zooey Deschanel's charm, 'New Girl' fails to impress
The allure of Zooey Deschanel is unexplainable. Yes, she's adorable, but so are a myriad of other actresses. She can sing, but not every devoted… Read more »
