Americans seem to never tire of the exploits of our "captains of industry" or "robber barons." The problem with The Men Who Built America is that it never poses or even hints at this very intriguing question: Which were they?

2012

Oct

1951: 'I LOVE LUCY' BEGINS ITS RUN ON CBS By Christy Slewinski

This day in 1951 marked the start of one of television's most popular and enduring television shows, I Love Lucy...

2012

Oct

2012 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS By David Bianculli

This year’s postseason games, in both the National and American Leagues, have been anything but dull – and that went for last night’s Game 1 in this National League Championship Series, which was an explosive battle of both occasional firepower and ferocious pitching and defense., and was exciting down to the last pitch. The St. Louis Cardinals held off the San Francisco 49ers to emerge victoriously, but tonight is another day.

2012

Oct

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER By David Bianculli

With Marshall and Lily’s parenthood approaching, the couple (Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel) decides to select which of their best friends will be deemed the godparent. The best way to decide? Apparently, a game-show-style competition.

2012

Oct

OPEN WATER By David Bianculli

This harrowing 2003 low-budget movie, loosely based on an actual aquatic account, takes us along as a young vacationing couple, on a scuba-diving excursion in open waters, is accidentally left behind, to cope with the abandonment, the elements – and the sharks.

2012

Oct

ALPHAS By David Bianculli

Including tonight’s new installment, there are only two episodes of Alphas left this season – and both of them will feature Summer Glau in her recurring role as Skylar, an alpha with a particular affinity for and connection with technology. I wish she would visit me… and help me connect my laptop to my SmartTV.

2012

Oct

VANITY FAIR By David Bianculli

Reese Witherspoon stars as Becky Sharp in this 2004 adaptation of the Thackeray novel – but watch, this time, for the actress playing Amelia Sedley. She’s Romola Garai (pictured), who later carried her own impressive period piece, the recent TV miniseries The Crimson Petal and the White.

2012

Oct

WHY I LIKE CW’S ‘EMILY OWENS, M.D.’ ENOUGH TO DEFEND IT By David Bianculli

It turns out I’m in the distinct minority in enjoying CW’s new Emily Owens, M.D. series — but I’m more than happy to defend my qualified yet genuine enthusiasm. Here’s why…

2012

Oct

1968: APOLLO 7 PROVIDES THE FIRST TV BROADCAST FROM SPACE By Christy Slewinski

This day in 1968 marked the first live television broadcast from a manned, orbiting American spacecraft...

2012

Oct

2012 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS By David Bianculli

Game 1 of the American League Championship Series didn't end until 1 a.m. ET this morning, when the Detroit Tigers, after seeing its 4-0 lead over the New York Yankees evaporate in the bottom of the ninth, persevered and won in the 12th. Those teams retake the field at Yankee Stadium for Game 2 at 4 p.m. ET, with coverage provided by TBS. Then, at 8 p.m. ET, the National League Championship Series begins, with Fox providing prime-time coverage. The San Francisco Giants enjoy home-field advantage

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