Among tonight’s scheduled guests is Mila Kunis, one of the guests who accompanied Craig Ferguson on one of his weeks televised from abroad – so expect this to be an especially loose trip down memory lane, and a fond farewell indeed, as the host counts down to the end of his 10-year reign as a CBS late-night host.

2014

Dec

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER By David Bianculli

Made in 1964, this holiday special is now officially 50 years old – all spruced up and restored, and presented in a let-it-breathe one-hour time slot, for this golden anniversary showcase. Burl Ives narrates, and sings the title song.

2014

Dec

THE FLASH By David Bianculli

Getting closer to the truth of the origin story of The Flash, and to the murder of Barry’s mother, tonight’s episode introduces a different-colored fast-moving blur – known to DC Comics fans as Reverse-Flash.

2014

Dec

MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. By David Bianculli

Last week’s episode had a lot of action, a lot of conflict, a sense of humor, and some character development. In other words, this series is finding its footing, and its way, in Season 2, and tonight there’s a major confrontation regarding the secrets hidden within the subterranean mystery city. It’s a mystery that, tonight, leads to some solutions, some showdowns – and to our first TV glimpse of a particular alien race from the Marvel universe.

2014

Dec

SONS OF ANARCHY By David Bianculli

SERIES FINALE: Last week’s episode was, to put it mildly, full of surprises. Not only the plot developments that were presented and wrapped up in unexpectedly accelerated fashion, but the unannounced and unexpected guest appearances by Michael Chiklis and, making a masterful return appearance as Gemma’s dad, Hal Holbrook. Holbrook, apparently, is capable of nothing but slam-dunk killer performances these days, no matter the size of the role. And after last week’s expanded

2014

Dec

THE COLBERT REPORT By David Bianculli

Stephen Colbert is calling it quits this month on The Colbert Report, so he can step in behind David Letterman’s desk as the next host of Late Show on CBS. Meanwhile, the next host of The Late Late Show, set to replace Craig Ferguson next year, is James Corden, who happens to be Colbert’s guest tonight on The Colbert Report. Wonder of they’ll find anything in common to talk about?

2014

Dec

THE PRESIDENT AND THE PUNDIT By Monique Nazareth

As The Colbert Report draws to a close, Stephen is getting the A-list guests. On Monday (Dec. 8), it was President Barack Obama who stepped in, not only as a guest, but to take over “The Word” segment...

2014

Dec

PLEASE, SIR, WE'D LIKE YOU TO BUY SOME MORE By David Bianculli

Here, for your holiday shopping ease, is a collection of new and classic TV shows on DVD. All of them guaranteed to please, so long as you match the right gift to the right person...

2014

Dec

JANE THE VIRGIN By David Bianculli

Here’s another first-run episode, as this charming freshman series continues to find new directions, and new ways to have fun, while continuing to propel its central “virgin birth” plot line. This week: fun and games in the music industry.

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