Please Don't Judge John Mulaney By 'Mulaney'
John Mulaney is an exceptional, intelligent stand-up comedian. His new show on Fox is unfortunately not a good way to encounter his work at all.
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Denzel Washington And 'Gilligan's Island'
On this week's show, we talk about how The Equalizer fits into the arc of Denzel Washington's long and full career, and we consider absurdist sitcoms as Gilligan's Island turns 50.
'Bob's Burgers' Serves Up Gently Savory Entertainment
The winningly sweet, wacky (and now Emmy-winning) cartoon follows a family and their struggling seaside burger joint. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard.
The Overworked 'Bad Judge' Still Doesn't Work
They've done quite an overhaul on the Kate Walsh vehicle Bad Judge, but it's still not hanging together.
Can NBC's New Tiger Lily Overcome The Character's History?
Alanna Saunders, the actress cast to play Tiger Lily in NBC's forthcoming production of PeterPan, has Native American ancestry, one of many points of contention in previous castings.
'A To Z': Not A Great Romantic Comedy Yet, But Give It A Letter Or Two
NBC's romantic comedy about a boy named Andrew and a girl named Zelda is too cute by a lot, but it's got the bones of a charming little piece of work.
Fox's 'Gracepoint': An American Remake Best Viewed With Fresh Eyes
Fox's new show Gracepoint is a remake of a British murder mystery, Broadchurch. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says those who saw the original might want to watch the new series with someone who hasn't.
Adam Sandler Signs Up With Netflix For 4 New Movies
Adam Sandler and Netflix are doing four original movies together — perhaps because you can't build a network on prestigious, binge-watchable television series alone.
FX's 'The Bridge' Finds Authenticity In Spanish-Language Scenes
"We're giving those 33 million Hispanics in the U.S. ... a point where they can actually identify themselves," says Demian Bichir, a star of the cross-border crime drama.
The Strange, Split 'Selfie' Pilot
ABC's new comedy Selfie doesn't have a good pilot. It has half of a decent pilot, however, and it has intriguing signs that inside of it, trapped under the dumb parts, there might be a good show.