David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic
NBC rolled out a new dating game last night, Ready for Love, with a special two-hour debut. Apparently Ready for Love wasn’t ready for prime time. It drew only 3.8 million viewers, a cataclysmically steep drop off from its lead-in, The Voice, which was watched by 13 million.
David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic
I’m a creature of habit. Usually I switch over to Sportscenter in the morning right after Al delivers the weather on Today.
Ellen Gray, Daily News TV Critic
I have two words for Lena Dunham: “Downton Abbey.”
David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic
Bear with me. I’m trying a new bit. It’s The Odds on Ads, and it examines TV commercials that either annoy or baffle me. Well, at least they’ll be a lot of ammunition out there.
David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic
You sort of knew Saturday Night Live had to go after the excesses of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice. But the show took an unexpected, clever, and note-perfect approach.
David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic
If I were Janelle Arthur, I’d bookmark that site for cheap flights back to Tennessee. Not only did she end up in the bottom two on last night’s American Idol, but Nikki had considerable trouble remembering her name. (Does Nikki seem frazzled to you lately? I think this two-day a week schedule is starting to wear on her.)
Molly Eichel, Daily News Staff Writer
The "Hairless Prophet of Doom," as he is known to Jon Stewart, won't be on CNN come Friday. Bryn Mawr-based Ali Velshi, CNN’s chief business correspondent, is leaving CNN after 12 years at the 24/7 news network.
David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic
You know what today is, don’t you? It’s National Hug a News Anchor Day.
Ellen Gray, Daily News TV Critic
Well, it's official: Jay Leno is leaving "The Tonight Show." Again.
