NBC's new hook 'n' ladder series in no way a sure-fire hit, but with early episodes rising to the level of some of the show's weekly rescue climbs, viewers shouldn't be burned...

2012

Oct

2012 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS By David Bianculli

In another busy day of postseason baseball, first up is Game 3 of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals playoff, with the series tied at 1 apiece. That game will be televised by the MLB Network at 1 p.m. ET. Then, at 4 p.m. ET on TBS, the Cincinnati Reds face the San Francisco Giants in game 4 of their series, with the Reds leading 2-1. TBS also has Game 3 of the New York Yankees-Baltimore Orioles series, tied at 1 apiece, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. And thanks to the Oakland Athletics&

2012

Oct

THE MIDDLE By David Bianculli

Remember the scene in Annie Hall when Woody Allen and Diane Keaton are panicking in the kitchen because of some runaway lobsters? Well, tonight’s episode has the Heck family in the same household location, similarly freaked out – by Brick’s new pet, a decidedly non-cuddly bunny rabbit.

2012

Oct

THE HAUNTING By David Bianculli

This 1963 movie, with restrained but very effective special effects, is one of the best haunted-house thrillers ever made. And even though it’s nearly 50 years old, it still works, and still delivers the chills. Julie Harris stars.

2012

Oct

MODERN FAMILY By David Bianculli

ABC is supporting its new series Nashville by preceding it with a one-hour Modern Family special, and the sitcom can use the extra air time. It’s a big day of firsts for characters on the show: It’s Haley’s first day at college, Lily’s first day at kindergarten, and Jay and Gloria’s first day at baby class.

2012

Oct

NASHVILLE By David Bianculli

SERIES PREMIERE: A trio of talents makes this new ABC series worth sampling, and hoping it delivers on its initial premise and promise. Connie Britton plays a country music star whose trajectory is waning, Hayden Panettiere plays a younger singer whose star is rising, and, behind the scenes, T Bone Burnett – who guided the soundtracks for O Brother Where Art Thou? and Crazy Heart – oversees the music. So expect good acting, good music – and, with Thelma & Louise writer Call

2012

Oct

ABC'S 'NASHVILLE' STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT By Ed Bark

Nashville has Emmy caliber performances from its two leads and an authenticity that won't quit. Singing its praises is a no-brainer...

2012

Oct

PBS STREAMS 'DEATH AND THE CIVIL WAR' By David Bianculli

In Death and the Civil War, Ric Burns finds a new story to tell about the Civil War — one that encompasses both the unprecedented scope of that war’s destruction and the equally unprecedented availability of battlefield photography to document the losses...

2012

Oct

2012 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS By David Bianculli

Two Game 3 contests are played tonight, and both of them are potential sweeps. First up is Cincinnati vs. San Francisco, where the Reds already enjoy a 2-0 lead over the Giants. Next, at 9 p.m. ET, is Detroit vs. Oakland, where the Tigers have a 2-0 advantage over the Athletics.

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