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AMERICAN MASTERS on PBS by Del Harvey
The latest line-up is a stellar collection of artists, inventors, and media types not to be missed!

AS YOU LIKE IT by Ed Moore
Kenneth Branagh delivers a visually stunning film adapted from one of Shakespeare's lesser-known comedies.

BLOODSUCKING CINEMA by Matt Wedge
A look at the vampire film from Starz.

THE CLOSER by Karen Petruska
TNT's new season begins June 18!

COMA by Ben Poster
HBO's new documentary reveals an intriguing perspective on this strange phenomenon.

THE COMPANY
by Del Harvey

GHOST HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL by Jef Burnham

HARD AS NAILS by Ed Moore

HEARTLAND by Karen Petruska
TNT's new drama looks pretty darned good!

LOST BOOK OF NOSTRADAMUS by Jef Burnham

NATURE celebrates its 25th year on PBS.

THE POWER OF ART by Dianne Lawrence
Simon Schama delves deepers into the artists and their meaning in this PBS series.

RUN GRANNY RUN! by Shannon Huebscher

SECRETS OF THE DEAD continues another season on PBS.

TO DIE IN JERUSALEM by Jef Burnham

TRUE BOND by Rick Villalobos
The story behind the inspiration for Ian Fleming's unstoppable spy, only on Encore.

WHITE LIGHT BLACK RAIN by Ed Moore


ANTIQUES ROADSHOW by Daniel J. Barbeau
Danny's been watching PBS again, dreaming that the junk in his neighbor's garage is actually worth a fortune and ruminating over the meaning of the word "patina."

AVENGER by Del Harvey
Fredrick Forsythe novel comes to screen thanks to superb help of Sam Elliott.

AWARDING THE OSCAR by Jon Bastian
Another millenium and another Academy Award show goes flopping by. Que sera, sera...

BEGGARS AND CHOOSERS by Del Harvey
The second-best weekly series on TV!

BETTE / WELCOME TO NEW YORK by Robert Bach
CBS adds life to Wednesday night lineup.

BIG BROTHER by Paul Rosenblum and Yancey Strickler
Prime Time imitates the worst crap on cable. Why?

BROKEN TRAIL by Del Harvey

BULL by Del Harvey
TNT's new drama series about a group of renegade Wall Street power-brokers is worth a look.

CROSSFIRE TRAIL by Del Harvey
Tom Selleck stars in this fine adaptation of a Louis L'Amour classic western.

CURSE OF THE TV JUDGES! by Paul Rosenblum
Being sued for some petty crap by a lowly TV judge? It's all for your
15 minutes of fame, pal.

CUTTING IT by Del Harvey
Popular British drama about duelling salon stylists comes to WE: Women's Entertainment.

DAG by Robert Bach
So, does the name of the show refer to the character's name or the first initials of the star?

DAVID COPPERFIELD by Jon Bastian
TNT's production isn't absolute dynamite, but it still gives quite a bang for the buck -- and it might get your kids to turn off the Playstation and stick their nose in a book.

FIRST TARGET by Del Harvey
TBS' sequel is a good made-for-cable action thriller starring Daryl Hannah as a tough Secret Service agent trying to prevent an assassination plot against the President.

FOX SEASON FINALES - MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE by Jon Bastian
The fourth network gives us a mostly fifth rate Sunday evening as the 1999-2000 season comes to a close and a freshman offering clobbers the living daylights out of two creaky old chestnuts and a senior who was never head of the class.

FREAKYLINKS by Robert Bach
FOX TV adds to its original line-up with this version of Blair Witch meets supermarket tabloids.

FROG'S LEGS AND BEET SALAD
by Daniel J. Barbeau
What's wrong with my hair? Anybody remember The Love Boat?

HEAVEN, HELL, GOD, THE DEVIL, BOB, NBC, AND YOU
by Paul Rosenblum
Our resident curmudgeon examines this rather tame new series that seems to be upsetting the Bible Belt. Well, Hell, boys! Loosen up!

I DON'T WANT MY MTV by Del Harvey
Hang the VJ? Del sez yeah!

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 2 by Kate Bishop
Our reviewer gives Walls 2 and HBO a big round of applause for tackling issues that are caustic and relevant, even in this "liberal" age.

MCI MEETS MURPHY BROWN - THE DESTRUCTION OF TELEVISION IN THE 21st CENTURY by Yancey Strickler
Whatever happened to daring TV? What's wrong with these kids today? Don't they like sex? Yancey wants to know!

MICHAEL J. FOX HAS NO ELVIS IN HIM
by Daniel J. Barbeau
Danny took a vacation for a couple of months. Plenty of time to get all hyped up like a jackrabbit on ether and spit your intestines at the moon.

MONGOLOID SPACE RAISINS GO BANANAS - CAUGHT ON TAPE!
by Daniel J. Barbeau
The righteous Mr. Barbeau takes a close look at the madness that is Regis, the glory that is Keanu, and the wonder that is Kathie Lee. My goodness.

MURDER ROOMS: THE DARK BEGINNINGS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Del Harvey
Wonderful! Instead of remaking more of the Holmes stories, they focus on Doyle and his inspiration for the world's greatest detective, Mr. Bell!

NATURE: MURDER IN THE TROOP by Shannon Huebscher
Premiering on PBS in April 2006.

NATURE: QUEEN OF TREES by Shannon Huebscher
Premiering on PBS in March 2006.

NATURE: ANIMALS BEHAVING WORSE by Shannon Huebscher
Premiering on PBS in February/March 2006.

NATURE: KATRINA'S ANIMAL RESCUE by Parama Chaudhury
PBS looks at how some of our best furry friends helped save lives following this tragic American disaster.

NATURE: UNDERDOGS by Parama Chaudhury
Premiering on PBS in February.

NIGHTMARES AND DREAMSCAPES: FROM THE MIND OF STEPHEN KING
by Del Harvey
Premiering on TNT July 12th, 9/8c.

9999 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS by MC Slack
Jumpin' the hype and votin' for the latest teen idol--where the Hell is my MTV?

'N SYNC'S 'N TIMATE HOLIDAY SPECIAL by Robert Bach
The boys with the golden tones light up FOX TV's holiday ratings.

NOVA-PBS: TO THE MOON by Daniel J. Barbeau
A new PBS documentary reminds us that while once we were brave enough to travel to the moon, now we don't have enough energy to get up out of our chairs.

OF COURSE IT SUCKS, IT'S ONLY TV by Jon Bastian
Or: why the current state of television really doesn't portend the decline and fall of civilization as we know it.

THE OTHERS by Paul Rosenblum
Another good TV series done gone. But, is it really too late?

A PERFECT DAY by Derek B. Bates
Premiering on TNT December 18th, 8/7c.

THE RON CLARK STORY by C.J. Arellano
Premiering on TNT August 13th, 8/7c.

SAVED! by Shannon Huebscher
TNT's new series focuses on the real life hearoes in the Fire medevac unit.

72nd ANNUAL "Huh?" by Jon Bastian
Jon reviews the 1999 Academy Award nominations.

SENSE AND CENSORABILITY by Jon Bastian
Different targets, same stupidity -- church and psychologists up in arms over the Oscars and Wonderland.

SCOOBY-DOO AND THE ALIEN INVADERS by Del Harvey
Everyone, sing the theme song with me!

SHEEP IN THE BIG CITY by Patrick Seitz
The "fish out of water" premise behind the Cartoon Network's new Sheep in the Big City is mutton we haven?t see before, but that doesn?t mean ewe won?t enjoy it.

SPIN CITY by Robert Bach
Charlie Sheen has some might big shoes to fill.

STARDUST: THE BETTE DAVIS STORY by Anna Keizer
Peter Jones' excellent documentary of this artist's life a treasure.

TELEVISION & SATAN'S PLAN FOR THE COMMUNIST CHINESE
by Daniel J. Barbeau
Hang onto your nuts! Here we go! (He means "Beer-Nuts")

THE TREND IS TO REPEAT... by Paul Rosenblum
Paul asks the million-dollar question, "Why do we watch?"

THE FUGITIVE by Paul Rosenblum
Tim Daly and Mykelti Williamson return Dr. Richard Kimble to the small screen.

'TO TELL THE TRUTH' I'D RATHER 'WIN BEN STEIN'S MONEY'
by Paul Rosenblum
Paul considers the fourth version of a classic old game show, compared to the classic new game show with all the moxie and twice the talent.

YOU KNOW MY NAME by Del Harvey
An American hero comes face to face with the 20th Century criminal -- corruption and power in this movie airing exclusively on TNT.