This special presents Madonna’s latest concert tour – more than 30 years after she first rattled and ruled MTV with her provocative costumes, lyrics and dance moves. Time marches on. Sometimes, though probably not in this case, with help from a walker…

2016

Dec

'GLASS MENAGERIE' RETURNS TO TV - EXACTLY 50 YEARS LATER By David Bianculli

A superb CBS production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, presumed lost following its 1966 premiere, returns to TV tonight on TCM. Here’s the behind-the-scenes story, from those who found, restored, and scheduled the special, and from its surviving star, Hal Holbrook…

2016

Dec

GET REAL! REALITY TV IS NOT, LIKE, ACTUALLY REAL By Alex Strachan

News flash! Reality TV is not actually real. We know this, of course. Prying beneath the surface, though — taking a hard look at how the sausage is actually made — can be both fun and edifying...

2016

Dec

A GENERAL SKETCH OF THE ARTIST IS OFFERED IN 'PICASSO, THE LEGACY' By David Hinckley

If you’ve heard the name Picasso all your life and always felt like you should know a little more about him, Ovation TV has the ticket...

2016

Dec

TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT By David Bianculli

This 2014 holiday special may be the Toy Story franchise cash-in that fans forgot, but it’s really a worthy addition to the Pixar playhouse. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are back, lending their voices and comedic skills to their respective roles of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, in a story that includes a post-Christmas letdown, a little paranoia, and a lot of small-scale adventure.

2016

Dec

TARAJI'S WHITE HOT HOLIDAYS By David Bianculli

Taraji P. Henson of Empire hosts this second annual musical variety special celebrating the holiday season. Henson may be the only Christmas Cookie on the bill – but expect appearances, also, from her Empire costars, and from Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott, Tyler Perry, Terry Crews, TLC and others.

2016

Dec

THE GLASS MENAGERIE By David Bianculli

Exactly 50 years to the day since it premiered on CBS, this 1966 production of The Glass Menagerie, newly restored, brings the Tennessee Williams play, starring Shirley Booth and Hal Holbrook, back to television, courtesy of TCM. For a review, and a story interviewing Holbrook and those behind this excellent restoration, see Bianculli’s Blog.

2016

Dec

SHREK THE HALLS By David Bianculli

Made in 2007, this Shrek small-screen spinoff presents a holiday gathering, hosted by Shrek and Fiona, turning into a predictably manic Christmas celebration. Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas and Eddie Murphy all reprise their large-screen animated roles.

2016

Dec

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW By David Bianculli

Tonight’s installment is all about bread. If you have a sweet tooth, it may not be exactly what you’re looking for in this particular reality competition series – but expect the show, and its bakers, to rise to the occasion. Besides, you can’t always get what you want – but if you try sometimes, you just might find… you get what you knead.

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