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2012
Sep
25
 
 
Ray Romano, as Hank, has been an instantly valuable asset to this already strong dramatic series – I hope the writers find a way to keep him around, with an increasingly central role. But if not, make sure to enjoy him while we have him. Between this series and Men of a Certain Age, he’s proven he can play drama just as well as comedy, and with just as much empathy and likability.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
25
 
 
So who’s the most dangerous faction running around in town right now? The Sons of Anarchy, just dispatched for a short prison stay? The other inmates out to kill them? The CIA informants and agents who may or may not have the Sons’ interests at heart? The ruthless new mob boss, played by Harold Parrineau? Or the wounded but not dead Clay (Ron Perlman), who’s down but by no means out? With this crew, and those options, no wonder this FX series is more popular than ever. And, so
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
25
 
 
PBS' Money & Medicine raises questions and presents information, ideally giving viewers facts upon which they can base future decisions...
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
24
 
 
Today in 1968, CBS debuted the news magazine 60 Minutes, one of the most honored and successful programs in television history...
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
24
 
 
SEASON PREMIERE: Season 43 of Sesame Street begins with the introduction of a new recurring segment: Elmo the Musical, the replacement for Elmo’s World that has Elmo imagining how to make math seem musical. And Elmo’s not the only one displaying an imagination: Other sketches on Sesame Street this season include – ready? – Birdwalk Empire and Upside Downton Abbey. Gotta love it.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
24
 
 
SEASON PREMIERE: We pick up the new season just where we ended the old one, with the surprise, or at least surprising, wedding of Barney and Robin.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
24
 
 
SERIES PREMIERE: I’m not totally sold on this sitcom, by any means, but former Ugly Betty player Michael Urie sparkles with the confidence and radiance of a true TV star. For our critics’ takes on this new series, see out TVWW Fall Preview Page – and for a full review, see Ed Bark’s Uncle Barky’s Bytes.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
24
 
 
Paul Bonesteel’s biographical film relies heavily upon Carl Sandburg’s own words, as he spoke them, to shape this study of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, and it’s all the better for its liberal use of interviews, recorded readings and songbook selections. For more on the documentary, see Tom Brinkmoeller's Raised on MTM. Check local listings.
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
24
 
 
SEASON PREMIERE: Castle and Beckett are now an item. What that means, as this new season begins, is exactly what we’re all about to find out. 
 
 
 
  
 
 
2012
Sep
23
 
 
Jimmy Kimmel is the host – and if he brings to it any of the clever irreverence he did all those years as the warmup act for the New York ABC upfronts to advertisers, expect a very funny ride. As for the awards themselves – expect some surprises and disappointments, but also expect some strong reminders of how good TV often was in the past year.