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2015
May
28
 
 
Though many a symphony season-ticket holder might protest the following as unsophisticated and lazy, a great place to watch and appreciate a classical concert is in front of a good TV set during an expertly directed production...
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
27
 
 
This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is televised by HBO on Saturday. Meanwhile, for a little perspective, HBO2 tonight presents a repeat of last year’s ceremony.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
27
 
 
Sign of summer, not a recommendation. A week after its premiere, I’ve finally seen enough of this series, over enough nights, to declare doubts that ABC has another summer quiz-show hit on its hands.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
27
 
 
Sign of summer, not a recommendation. The May sweeps are over, and the subsequent try-anything reality and competition shows start showing up. Here’s another.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
27
 
 
Sign of summer, not a recommendation. The May sweeps are over, and the subsequent try-anything reality and competition shows start showing up. Here’s another.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
27
 
 
Bette Davis stars in this 1952 drama, playing a washed-up actress mounting a comeback. Kind of ironic, considering that some of Bette Davis’ most iconic roles, in a very long career, were still to come.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
27
 
 
Just when you thought the networks might be committed to serving up appointment viewing with the likes of the just-finished American Crime, tried-and-true dramatic formulas return to remind us where the money is, and where the networks' hearts really are...
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
26
 
 
Another new episode airs tonight – but having finally tuned in for some episodes, I’m not at all certain this new quiz show has the drama, or the sparkle, to catch on. But these are the installments that will let us know, one way or the other, because the contestants are working their way closer to the allegedly intense end of the line.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
26
 
 
SEASON PREMIERE: This harmless, entertaining, often genially embarrassing quiz show returns for a new season, with Jeff Foxworthy as host.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2015
May
26
 
 
Correspondent Martin Smith, basically the very best war reporter on this series (and one of the best, period), takes a hard look at U.S. military plans for Syria – and how the White House basically was unprepared for the rise of ISIS, or ISIL, or whatever they call themselves. Check local listings.