This 2004 American Masters profile uses old TV and film footage and vintage recordings – of interviews as well as vocal performances – to allow the famous movie and recording star to tell her own story, largely in her own words. The excuse for this repeat is that today, June 22, is the anniversary of her death, at age 47 in 1969. But no excuse is necessary. It’s worth watching, and hearing, regardless. Check local listings.

2012

Jun

THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW By David Bianculli

In tonight’s show, Karl Pilkington steps into Sir David Attenborough territory, and tries to tell a story about a fascinating event he witnessed, or claims he did, in the natural world: a wasp, stinging a cricket, and why.

2012

Jun

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER By David Bianculli

I was really hoping Aaron Sorkin would be a guest this week, to promote HBO’s The Newsroom and talk to Maher about broadcast news. But I can’t complain, because tonight’s scheduled lineup includes not only Rachel Maddow and my old New York Daily News boss Mort Zuckerman, but Kirk Douglas -- who is Spartacus!

2012

Jun

COMEDY BANG! BANG! By David Bianculli

Going mad from Mad Men withdrawal? Here’s a temporary fix: Tonight’s guest is Jon Hamm, who shows up as himself, only to encounter some unexpected indignities.

2012

Jun

2012 NBA FINALS By David Bianculli

Tonight is Game 5, with the Miami Heat holding a 3-1 edge over the Oklahoma City Thunder. That’s significant, historically, because no team has ever come back from a 3-1 deficit to win in the NBA Finals. There’s always a first time, but the odds are much greater that LeBron James, who was sidelined briefly at the end of Game 4 but played despite the pain, will get the championship he’s wanted for so long. If not tonight, then soon enough…

2012

Jun

BURN NOTICE By David Bianculli

Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) remains in prison, and in an orange jump suit, as Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) works to spring her – or, at least, see her, which proves tricky enough. But with help from a former mentor, played by guest star John C. McGinley from Scrubs, he’s got a fighting chance.

2012

Jun

COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF PAMELA ANDERSON By David Bianculli

This summer roast rerun hails from 2005, and features Jimmy Kimmel as roastmaster. Among the members of the dais taking aim at Anderson , and each other, include Courtney Love, Tommy Lee, Sarah Silverman, Andy Dick, Greg Giraldo, Lisa Lampanelli and, perhaps most improbably of all, Bea Arthur. There are all other celebrities… and then there’s Maude.

2012

Jun

ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS By David Bianculli

Tonight’s program includes a profile of Aaron Sorkin, the talented, prolific movie and TV writer whose latest project is The Newsroom, which premieres Sunday on HBO. And part of the interview is conducted in Sorkin’s patented “walk-and-talk” style, with poor Savannah Guthrie left behind in the proverbial dust.

2012

Jun

WILFRED By David Bianculli

SNEAK PREVIEW: An advance peek at the new season is presented tonight on FX, and it doesn’t take more than a few seconds to see that Wilfred has upped the ante on guest-star appearances this year. In the opening scenes, you’ll see several familiar faces – and then, right after that, you’ll see another one. Specifically: guest star Robin Williams. For details, and a full review, see Eric Gould’s Cold Light Reader column HERE.

2012

Jun

2006: 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' DEBUTS ON NBC By Christy Slewinski

On this day in 2006, NBC introduced America's Got Talent, a competition show in the same vein as the hit singing competition, American Idol. Or, perhaps, The Gong Show, depending on your institutional memory.The show, produced by Idol's Simon Cowell, featured talents ranging from dancing and singing to acrobatics and stand-up comedy. And the featured performers ranged from elementary school-age kids to grandparents. The judges for the show's debut season were singer/actress Brandy Norwood, Dav

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