David Hiltbrand

A TV columnist and pop culture writer, Hiltbrand has worked as a critic at People and as a columnist and editor at TV Guide. Despite being romantically challenged, he has written for the soap operas All My Children and Guiding Light. Hiltbrand is the author of three mystery novels featuring Jim McNamara, the rock n’ roll detective. He has, God help him, seen every episode of American Idol. His column "Dave on Demand" appears every Saturday in The Inquirer.

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Latest post: Who’s that lady? Steven Tyler - 02/01/2013

'30 Rock' ends a 7-season marathon of mirth
‘30 Rock’ goes out with gags blazing

Video: Trailer: Bullet to the Head

'Do No Harm' star talks filming in Philly 01/31/2013: By David Hiltbrand, INQUIRER TV WRITER

Philadelphia's most gifted neurosurgeon has a very dark secret. That's the premise of Do No Harm, the new NBC drama premiering Thursday night at 10 p.m. that is set and shot in Philadelphia.
'House of Cards' a first-class thriller available for streaming 01/31/2013: By David Hiltbrand, INQUIRER TV WRITER

YouTube, Hulu, Microsoft - everybody wants to get into the content game by offering TV-style entertainment. Even Amazon recently announced it will adapt the film Zombieland into a serial you will be able to stream on Amazon Prime.
'The Americans' are really KGB agents in bold new FX show 01/29/2013: By David Hiltbrand, INQUIRER TV WRITER

Philip and Elizabeth have an arranged marriage. The matchmaker was a colonel in the KGB. For 16 years, they've been living as husband and wife, prototypical suburban parents (in other words, child chauffeurs) in Falls Church, Va. But they're also on call as highly trained covert operatives for the Soviet Union.
It's a wrap for 'Private Practice' and 'Fringe' 01/26/2013: By David Hiltbrand, Inquirer Columnist

Never can say goodbye. I always get so sentimental watching the grand finales of TV series. Maybe because they use everything but grappling hooks to tug on your heartstrings.
Damon and friends live! 01/26/2013: Jimmy Kimmel got the gag.

After years of insults and rejection, Matt Damon turned the tables Thursday night on his tormentor. He trussed up the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and assumed control of the show. Man, what an improvement that was!
Dave on Demand: 01/26/2013: By David Hiltbrand, Inquirer Columnist

Answers: 1C; 2F; 3E; 4A; 5H; 6B; 7D; 8G
Watch shocking, striking 'The Following' at your own risk 01/20/2013: By David Hiltbrand, INQUIRER TV WRITER

The season's most gripping new series, The Following, debuts Monday night (9 p.m. on Fox29). I'd advise you not to watch.
Minaj enlivens 'American Idol,' but for how long? 01/19/2013: By David Hiltbrand, Inquirer Columnist

The story line for the new season of American Idol was established almost immediately. Nicki Minaj was the last of the judges to make an appearance, emerging from her limo in a stunning drum majorette hat.
Lifetime hopes for ratings jackpot with 'Casey Anthony' 01/16/2013: By David Hiltbrand, INQUIRER TV WRITER

On a Saturday night one year ago, Lifetime drew an astounding 5.8 million viewers for Drew Peterson: Untouchable. The fact-based film starred Rob Lowe as the notorious Illinois black widower who is currently awaiting sentencing for the murder of his third wife.
These 'Girls' offering anything but fun 01/11/2013: HBO series returns with lots of followers and flaws.

By David Hiltbrand, INQUIRER TV WRITER

I really need to keep up with my recommended dosages. Still haven't gotten my flu shot for the virus that is ravaging the country. And I never drank the Kool-Aid that has made every TV critic in America fall madly, deeply in love with HBO's Girls.