TV & Radio

The buzz for TV this fall

"Lost" is gone. No more original "Law & Order." So what's the scoop for the fall TV season? Tim Goodman gives his buzz-o-meter a workout.

Emmys' big winners

From "Mad Men" to "Modern Family," here's who won at TV's big night. Tim Goodman reviews the show.

TV's do-overs

Here's a rundown of changes either made or soon to be made on shows you'll see in the fall. The question is: Will the changes work?

The usual summer suspects

If this was supposed to be the summer that the broadcast networks fought back, well, better luck next summer.

One tough year for Emmys

An argument could be made that, given the overall quality, this was one of the toughest years in recent memory to pick the best of the best.

A season in perspective

Tim Goodman takes a quick look back on the television  season that just ended for some highs, lows and trends.

A 'Golden Girl' dies

Rue McClanahan, who won an Emmy as the sexually liberated Blanche on the "Golden Girls," has fatal stroke at 76.

A hard look at PTSD

HBO's "Wartorn: 1861-2010" makes tragically clear that post-traumatic stress disorder is as old as warfare itself.

Nothing glorious about it

"Glory Daze" is an idiotic new series from TBS that makes "Porky's" and "American Pie" look like "A Man for All Seasons."

A fresh dose of fun

"Sherlock" is a modern-dress Conan Doyle that crackles with superb writing, brilliant performances and snappy direction.

Put faith, trust in 2 Fox series

Fox has two new sitcoms starting and, for the first time in ages, there's reason to believe the network may have figured out its comedy woes.

Super 'Ordinary'

ABC's new "No Ordinary Family," starring Michael Chiklis and Julie Benz, is a lighthearted family drama. Tim Goodman reviews.

Dramas new, ideas recycled

With five new dramas airing in the next three days, now might be the perfect time to talk about familiarity, if not contempt.

Hi-five for 'Hawaii'

"Hawaii Five-O" isn't that bad. In fact, it's almost impossible to mess up a series shot in Hawaii and featuring Grace Park in a bikini.

Two best bets

There are many good shows debuting on TV this fall, and "The Event" and "Lone Star" are two of your best bets.

'Boardwalk Empire'

HBO needs its next "Sopranos," and this new period drama could be just that.

Funny on FX

"It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" is still really funny, while the fantasy football series "The League" is still fine.

'S---' that isn't funny

Don't bother with the two new comedies "S--- My Dad Says" and "Outsourced."