The Globe and Mail - John Doyle Columns

Jay Leno can't save NBC

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00 EDT

But the network's killing its drama hour to air more of him � in prime time. Go figure

10 shows I'm already in love with

Wed, 20 May 2009 03:11 EDT

ABC, NBC, Fox announce fall schedules

The 10 shows I'm already in love with

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00 EDT

Oh golly gee. Lucky me. My friends, this is the most wonderful time of the year - it's new season announcements time. Upfronts. Schedules unveiled. Clips and cast lists offered. Thing is, see, at this time of the year, every new show could be a classic.

In Canada, even the controversies are boring

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00 EDT

Tut-tutting over Brian � so boring next to an American scandal

Tut-tutting over Brian is so boring next to an American scandal

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00 EDT

jdoyle@globeandmail.comAre we just boring or what?Yes we are, brooding and tut-tutting about Brian ''Is that a cash-stuffed envelope in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?'' Mulroney and Ruby ''It's hard to find good help'' Dhalla. That, my fellow Canadians, is dreary, small-time stuff and very, very boring TV.

Signs of hope for 24, as bogus season wraps up

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00 EDT

jdoyle@globeandmail.comJack Bauer does not die tonight.That info is not meant to ruin your appreciation of the two-hour season finale of 24 (Fox, Global, 8 p.m.). It has been announced that there will be another season of 24 coming next January and, obviously, Jack will be back to save the United States from some deadly attack by no-goodniks who fail to recognize the futility of taking on Jack Bauer.

Weekend TV picks

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00 EDT

Get some Cancon with your two-four, eh?

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00 EDT

jdoyle@globeandmail.comThe two-four weekend, is it? Beer, barbecues and, for all I know, listening to BTO non-stop. You're on your own with that, fellow Canadians. But, if you want some crazy Canadian content, try King Of The Hill (Sunday, Fox, Global, 8:30 p.m.) with an episode called Uh-Oh Canada. Somebody swaps homes with a Canadian family for the summer. Jokes about beer, doughnuts, hockey and stuff, no doubt. Colin Mochrie does a guest-voice. Meanwhile, some major endings this weekend, plus a timely recap and a look at the strangest guy in showbiz, ever.

Trust me, I'm a critic, not a tipster

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00 EDT

A look at the renewals and cancellations for next season