Michael Sheen’s William Masters admits a new volunteer to his sexual study: the ex-husband of his co-researcher, Lizzy Kaplan’s Virginia Johnson. And one of the questions he asks right away is, in effect, “What’s she like in bed?” Once again, anything for science…

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2013 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES By David Bianculli

Last night, the St. Louis Cardinals trounced the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-0, earning its place in this year’s World Series. Tonight, the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers battle to claim the other slot. The Red Sox have the 3-2 edge in this ALCS contest, and tonight also have home-field advantage at Fenway Park, as well as momentum from having won Game 5. But if Detroit wins tonight’s Game 6, it’s an all-or-nothing final showdown tomorrow, and you know who’s rooting for tha

2013

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FREAKS By David Bianculli

In anticipation of Halloween, TCM is presenting a prime-time salute to horror-film master Ted Browning. Movies in tonight’s evocative collection include 1935’s Mark of the Vampire (9:15 p.m. ET) and 1936’s The Devil Doll (10:30 p.m. ET) – but the action begins at 8 p.m. ET with Browning’s best, the spooky, creepy, unforgettable Freaks, his 1932 moody masterpiece. One of us! One of us!

2013

Oct

THE WHITE QUEEN By David Bianculli

SERIES FINALE: Tonight’s the night all the treachery comes home to roost. Or, if not to roost, at least to anoint a new generation of royal leaders. The kings are the centerpieces of this game – but, as in chess, it’s the queens who are the most powerful.

2013

Oct

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: Returning to the earlier, higher-profile 10 p.m. ET slot, this charming, unpredictable talk show begins its latest season with a pair of interesting leading men you don’t usually see on talk shows: Harrison Ford and Benedict Cumberbatch. (Star Wars meets Star Trek!)

2013

Oct

DANCING ON THE EDGE By David Bianculli

MINISERIES PREMIERE: Stephen Poliakoff wrote and directed this new British miniseries import from BBC-2 –and that, alone, would make it worth watching. But there’s a lot more here, in this complex story of a fictional all-black jazz band in 1930s London, including some delightful music (original, not vintage), and strong performances. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as bandleader Louis Lester, and supporting players include John Goodman, Anthony Head and Jacqueline Bisset, all of whom are imp

2013

Oct

'DANCING ON THE EDGE' IS WONDERFUL TO SEE - AND HEAR By David Bianculli

Only a handful of Stephen Poliakoff’s British TV dramas have been shown in the U.S., but I’ve seen four wonderful ones. This weekend, Starz imports a fifth…

2013

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ROSEANNE MARATHON By David Bianculli

Today in 1988, on October 18, ABC premiered Roseanne, starring Roseanne Barr, and ushered in another of TV’s influential, significant family sitcoms. Today in 2013, starting at 10 a.m. ET, We TV presents a seven-hour marathon of its favorite Roseanne episodes. The action begins with a pair of episodes from the show’s first year – so watch for George Clooney, who was a cast member the first few seasons, playing one of the co-workers at Roseanne’s factory. ER and fame, at t

2013

Oct

2013 NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES By David Bianculli

Game 6. The St. Louis Cardinals are ahead in this series 3-2, but the Los Angeles Dodgers, fighting to come from behind, can tie the NLCS tonight – or lose it all. And for this game, the Cards have home-field advantage.

2013

Oct

GREAT PERFORMANCES: "40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION" By David Bianculli

Taped at Lincoln Center last year, this salute to Great Performances is a mix of stories (from Julie Andrews and others) and performances (Audra McDonald, Izhtak Perlman, and many, many others), all in honor of this long-running, culturally valuable PBS arts anthology series. Check local listings.

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