'S---' that isn't funny

In the fall, on the same night, two networks appear to be making mistakes with two new sitcoms: "S--- My Dad Says" and "Outsourced."

Let the Death March begin

Tim Goodman readies himself for that annual summer pilgrimage: Television Critics Association summer press tour, a.k.a. the Death March With Cocktails.

A heroic melodrama

Set in 12th century England, Starz's eight-hour miniseries "The Pillars of the Earth" has more than its share of bloodshed.

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CBS CW Showtime party

Stars from '90210,' 'Dexter' mingle with William Shatner and Tom Selleck. Check out the pix!


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The usual summer suspects

If this was supposed to be the summer that the broadcast networks fought back, well, better luck next summer.

One tough year for Emmys

An argument could be made that, given the overall quality, this was one of the toughest years in recent memory to pick the best of the best.

A season in perspective

Tim Goodman takes a quick look back on the television  season that just ended for some highs, lows and trends.

A 'Golden Girl' dies

Rue McClanahan, who won an Emmy as the sexually liberated Blanche on the "Golden Girls," has fatal stroke at 76.

3 endings, 3 lessons in TV

Gone are "24," "Lost," "Law and Order," three television series that teach us much about how to succeed (or not). Tim Goodman.

Been there, done that

Five broadcast networks have released their new television schedules last week, and there's only one clear, overriding theme: familiarity.

It's a hit! Let's shelve it!

"FlashForward" had a huge premiere and got lots of buzz. Then ABC yanked it for months. What's up?, asks Tim Goodman.

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TV Reviews

Identity key for 'Mad Men'

"Who is Don Draper?" seems to be the big question for the new season of "Mad Men."

Suchet irreplaceable

After making an astounding 64 films as Belgian detective Poirot, actor David Suchet finally gets to ride on the Orient Express.

Fun to watch

There's no doubt that Showtime's "The Real L Word" is going to be a talker. But will that talk be more negative than positive?

When Bubba met Blair

"The Special Relationship" looks at the relationship between Bill Clinton and Tony Blair.

More than a great mystery

War is hell, and that's as true for the justly popular "Foyle's War" on "Masterpiece Mystery" as it is for real war.

Enormous payoff

David Simon's "Treme" focuses on New Orleans post-Katrina, with particular emphasis on the musicians who live and play there.

A series in need of triage

CBS breaks out the cookie cutter and serves up "Miami Medical," a boring regurgitation of ideas that is not worth your time.
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