- Thanks, Tom Hanks, For Sensational A&E WWII Documentary in
TVBlog on
05/22/2026
A new 20-episode history of the war narrated and produced by Tom Hanks takes its place in the pantheon of the best WWII documentaries ever made.
- 'Fandom' Was Undisputed Word Champion At Upfronts in
TVBlog on
05/20/2026
Last week, the word "fandom" leaped to the forefront of the Upfronts, where it was used in most - if not all - of them.
- Colbert Was Adored By Fans, But He Killed CBS Late Night in
TVBlog on
05/21/2026
With tonight's Stephen Colbert "Late Show" finale, many will understandably feel emotional over the fact that a TV personality they love is leaving television.
- Classless Clowns To Network That Paid Them Millions: F-You! in
TVBlog on
05/19/2026
Like others who have been in the same situation, Stephen Colbert has a choice of either bowing out of late night gracefully or taking the low road of anger and ingratitude.
- Surefire Hit 'Big Bang' Spinoff Goes To Streaming, Not Network TV in
TVBlog on
05/15/2026
"The Big Bang Theory" and its two spinoffs have been huge hits for CBS, but the third spinoff is going directly to streaming.
- Kimmel Avoided Trump Attacks In Upfront Monologue in
TVBlog on
05/14/2026
Jimmy Kimmel restrained himself from making his annual monologue at the Disney Upfront this week all about his battles with Donald Trump.
- The Audacity Of 'Baywatch,' Other Upfront Notes in
TVBlog on
05/13/2026
Fox positions its new "Baywatch" as a drama, but it drew some scattered laughs around the audience at the Fox Upfront Monday in New York.
- Brooke Shields Gets Cozy In Acorn Mystery Series in
TVBlog on
05/18/2026
- New NBC 'Rockford,' Fox 'Stewie' Spinoff Enliven Monday Upfronts in
TVBlog on
05/12/2026
The new "Rockford," slated to premiere next January and starring David Boreanaz, was one of four new scripted shows - two dramas and two comedies - announced by NBC for next season.
- Show About Illegal Squatters Takes Up Residence On A&E in
TVBlog on
05/11/2026
Almost under the radar, basic cable seems to have upped its game with a slew of addictive docu-reality series.
- I've Got 47 Problems But 86 Ain't One
by
Joe Mandese
(Red, White & Blog on
04/29/2026)
Speaking of 86, we must never forget Agent 86, the secret agent Maxwell Smart (Don Adams), famed for his mobile shoe phone on the 1960s spy comedy series "Get Smart." Sorry about that, chief! - Adam Buckman, MediaPost TV blogger
- R.I.P. NATPE: The Glory That Was Rome
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
04/01/2026)
Thanks for checking in, Joe. Of all the things you just described -- I can't decide which is better -- witnessing Hulk Hogan lifting Vanna White over his head or seeing Cloris Leachman drunk. It's a toss-up!
- 'Crazy' Story: Leonardo DiCaprio Accused Of Chimp Abuse
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
09/11/2024)
After this TV blog was published on Wednesday morning, PETA provided a timeline (not provided previously) to support its claim that it made multiple efforts starting in 2013 to contact DiCaprio with information regarding "the plight of chimpanzees in film/TV history" and provide "information" about the alleged mistreatment of Chance by the Rosaire family. PETA alleges that the actor did not reply.
- Outdoor Campaign For 'And Just Like That ...' Takes Over NYC
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
06/22/2023)
OUTFRONT Media is the out-of-home advertising firm that worked with New York City and Max to mount the citywide promotion campaign for the second season of "And Just Like That ...". The TV Blog mistakenly identified the company as Outdoor Media. The blog has been corrected and updated. The TV Blog regrets the error. -- A. Buckman
- 'Last Light' Plays Like Network Show, Goes Straight To Streaming
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
09/06/2022)
Correction: A representative of Peacock has informed me that the character played by Matthew Fox in "Last Light" is "Andy Yeats," not "Andy Nielsen." However, the character is identified as "Andy Nielsen" on the show's landing page on Peacock's web site for journalists -- which is how I came to use it in today's TV Blog. Nevertheless, the TV Blog regrets the error.
- With Team In The Sweet 16, Gonzaga Star Endorses Gambling
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
03/25/2022)
An update to the above TV Blog: While the Gonzaga Bulldogs did make it to the March Madness Sweet 16, they will not be advancing to the Elite 8 after losing to Arkansas on Thursday night (after this TV Blog was written and filed earlier on Thursday). Thank you, as always, for reading the TV Blog. -- Adam Buckman
- Oscar Preview, Part 2: Showmanship Deficit Plagues Joyless Show
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
03/24/2022)
Please allow me to clarify what happened here. We actually changed and updated that sentence to its present wording after Mr. Butcher pointed out our original error, for which we thank him. Sorry for any confusion, and have a great weekend. I am grateful for your readership. -- Adam Buckman
- Jimmy Dean Product Placement Almost Kills Young Sheldon
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/17/2017)
This just in (Monday, 11-20-17): The Jimmy Dean brand did not pay for this product placement, a spokesperson for Tyson Foods (parent company of Jimmy Dean) clarified in an email to the TV Blog. -- ABuckman
- 'Simpsons' Halloween Special Is Brand Slam For Butterfinger
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
10/16/2017)
Columnist's update: Al Jean, executive producer of "The Simpsons," informs me via Twitter today (10-17-17) that Kang and Kodos are indeed visible in "Treehouse Of Horror XXVIII" as "candies" in the trick-or-treat candy bowl also occupied by the Simpson family candy bars (although not in the above publicity photo, apparently). He was gracious in his correction, wishing me a Happy Halloween, which I hearby pass on to all readers of the TV Blog here. My one-word Twitter reply to him was: "D'oh!"
- Message To P.R. People: Stop 'Reaching Out' To Me, OK?
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/11/2016)
To all who read this blog post and especially to those who emailed me and/or left a comment here: I am very gratified by the attention this post has received since its publication last Friday. Good, bad or indifferent, I am grateful for your readership. All best, A. Buckman