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2021
Jan
17
 
 
There are two nonfiction TV series that should be considered mandatory viewing today – and this week in particular, on the cusp of a change of presidential administrations. One is tonight’s newsmagazine 60 Minutes on CBS…
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
… And the other is this new edition of the political documentary series The Circus, which, as with last week’s episode, should prove absolutely eye-opening with its behind-the-scenes details.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
MINISERIES PREMIERE: Kate Phillips, who played Linda Shelby in Peaky Blinders, stars as Eliza Scarlet, the first female detective in Victorian London. The Duke in the title is a Scotland Yard inspector, William “The Duke” Wellington, played by Stuart Martin. Think of their relationship as a sort of early British Moonlighting. And off we go… Check local listings. For a full review, see Mike Hughes' Open Mike. 
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
SEASON PREMIERE: This is more a note than a recommendation. It’s only because the Marvel Universe just unveiled its newest TV series, WandaVision, on Disney+ on Friday, pushing boundaries and introducing a bold, still mysterious, new narrative. On the other hand, the DC Comics universe is presenting here the Season 2 premiere of Batwoman – which instead of moving forward with exciting initiative, is struggling to keep going at all. Last season’s central star
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Part 2 of 2. Last week’s first half of this documentary covered the rise of Tiger Woods, and his astounding sweep of the four major pro golf tournaments in a row. But it ended with the death of Tiger’s influential father, Earl, and suggested strongly that tonight’s conclusion would be more revelatory than laudatory. Especially on the personal home front. Part 1 ended with Woods’ infamous mistress, Rachel Uchitel, taking a seat in front of the documen
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
This week, another highlights package of sorts – this one focused on one of this series’ very best actors, Jeremy Allen White as “Lip” Gallagher. His growth over this series’ lengthy run has been as impressive from an acting standpoint as from a physical one. Here’s an actor, and character, who have matured significantly over the years.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
The two main characters of this series, Bryan Cranston’s Michael Desiato and Michael Stuhlbarg’s Jimmy Baxter (pictured), finally met at the end of last week’s episode. The former is a judge, the latter a mobster, and they met at gunpoint. That the mobster was holding the gun was no surprise. That he fired it, point blank, at the end of the episode, that was much less expected. But he wasn’t aiming at the judge at the time, so don’t worry. Or do worry, because someo
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
17
 
 
On this day in 1984, the Supreme Court ruled that it was legal for individuals to record television shows on home video recording devices for later viewing...
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
16
 
 
This day in 1973 marked the final telecast of NBC's Bonanza...
 
 
 
  
 
 
2021
Jan
16
 
 
The second weekend of postseason NFL play presents two games each day, arriving relatively late. On Saturday, the NFC Divisional game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, with the Los Angeles Rams (10-6) vs. Green Bay Packers (13-3) at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers hopes to continue his amazing late-career run as the Packers QB. Then, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, the AFC Divisional Game is between the Baltimore Ravens (11-5) and Buffalo Bills (13-3), at Bills Stadium.