Not only is this a well-timed gift for Mother’s Day, but it features one of the most iconic TV moms in history: Barbara Billingsley as June Cleaver, the unflappable nucleus of the nuclear Cleaver household...

2013

May

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER By David Bianculli

In this penultimate new show of the season, Robin (Cobie Smulders), as part of her wedding preparations, goes on a quest to recover something she buried, long ago, in Central Park. Set the Wayback Machine for another flashback, with younger Robin and her dad, Robin Sr., played by the always worth watching Ray Wise.

2013

May

THE VOICE By David Bianculli

Today this show begins a new stage – the playoffs, which are noteworthy because they’re live, and thus out of control of the producers and the ever-inventive editors. This is where these musical competition reality shows either achieve liftoff or start flaming back to earth, so it’s worth watching to see how this year’s panel of judges handle the specific demands of live TV. (Over on American Idol, for example, Mariah Carey has yet to learn even the most basic truths abou

2013

May

CINDERELLA By David Bianculli

Made in 1950, this full-length Walt Disney classic continues to enchant, casting its spell on every generation of young girls who encounter it. That may or may not be a good thing – but Disney movies, like fairy tales, are a seminal part of childhood. What really matters is that parents are there to talk them through the thorny parts. (With Cinderella, for example, why wish for a Prince? Who not eliminate the middle man, and simply wish to be Queen?)

2013

May

DEAR MOM, LOVE CHER By David Bianculli

In the accompanying photo, that’s Cher at left, either yawning widely or reaching for a very early high note. Holding the former Cherilyn Sarkisian is her mother, Georgia Holt, the subject of this often touching, perhaps even surprisingly entertaining Mother’s Day special. Cher, her 86-year-old mom, and Cher’s younger sister, Georgeanne, all swap stories and share photos and old movies in this one-hour special. Its goal is to push mom’s new record album, but the story of

2013

May

RECTIFY By David Bianculli

Tonight’s episode is called “Plato’s Cave,” which refers to a touching conversation Daniel (Aden Young) has with his mom. The crucial conversation in this installment, though, is between Daniel and Tawney (Adelaide Clemens), who connect on a level both intellectual and, even more surprisingly, spiritual.

2013

May

RECTIFY By David Bianculli

MINISERIES: In case you haven’t seen this unusual, involving Sundance miniseries yet, tonight the network repeats Episodes 1-3 in a convenient mini-marathon. It’s the story of a Death Row convict released after 19 years in prison – and it’s a mood piece that’s impossible to forget once you’ve seen it. Aden Young stars. By the way, this series has been renewed, which is very good news.

2013

May

CALL THE MIDWIFE By David Bianculli

Here’s another series that you should be watching, especially if you’re a Downton Abbey fan, because Call the Midwife is loaded with many of the same charming traits: quirky characters, class differences, historical backdrops, and unexpected bursts of both humor and drama. Tonight is Episode 6 of Season 2, but it’s never too late to dive in. Check local listings.

2013

May

GAME OF THRONES By David Bianculli

Last week’s episode ended with news of upcoming nuptials for two members of the Lannister clan, but none of it was received as good news. Both Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) and Cersei (Lena Headey) were ordered to accept, and wed, the mates just chosen for them – and in this series, the penalty for disobeying an order is the same as the only way to avoid one. Sudden violence. So tonight, watch out.

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