CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Louie
TV Review: FX’s ‘Louie’ Continues to Stun with Its Brilliance
Submitted by BrianTT on June 28, 2012 - 7:38amCHICAGO – I’ve seen a lot of TV in the decade-plus I’ve been covering the medium (much less the decades before that when I was purely a fan) and I can very rarely say something like this — you’ve never seen anything like “Louie.” The FX hit returns tonight on the network and reclaims its title as the best comedy on TV.
If I Had an Emmy Ballot: The Best TV of 2011 to 2012
Submitted by BrianTT on June 25, 2012 - 12:39pmCHICAGO – So you’re an Academy voter who has put off filling out your ballot for the 2011-12 season. I understand. It’s been a ridiculously tough year for me to pick and choose my dream nominees for the major categories and my votes don’t even count. Maybe you want some help? We’re all about charity here. As someone who’s seen more TV in the last year than most people do in their lives, let me guide the way.
TV Feature: The 10 Best Television Shows of 2011
Submitted by BrianTT on January 6, 2012 - 2:34pmCHICAGO – Here’s the best news for TV fans — there’s reason again to be excited about our favorite distraction. After a few years of lackluster freshman classes, the just-ended year was simply an amazing one — eight out of my top twenty shows of 2011, a whopping forty percent, are new offerings.
On WGN Radio: HollywoodChicago.com’s Brian Tallerico on Best TV Shows of Summer 2011
Submitted by BrianTT on July 4, 2011 - 2:11pmCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico guests on Bill Moller’s show on WGN-Radio in Chicago on July 2nd, 2011 to take calls about the best Summer 2011 programming, including “The Big C,” “Louie,” “Falling Skies,” “True Blood,” “Breaking Bad,” “Necessary Roughness,” and “Royal Pains.”
Submit Your Comments For WGN Radio: Your Favorite Shows of Summer 2011
Submitted by BrianTT on July 2, 2011 - 7:27amCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico, content director and TV critic for HollywoodChicago.com, will appear on Bill Moller’s program this Saturday on WGN Radio 720 AM in Chicago. The show plays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend. What are your favorite shows this season?
TV Review: FX Comedies ‘Wilfred,’ ‘Louie’ Start New Seasons
Submitted by BrianTT on June 23, 2011 - 11:10amCHICAGO – FX has developed a nice comedy niche, taking greater risks than most other networks and seeing them pay off with hits like “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The League,” and “Archer.”
On WGN Radio: HollywoodChicago.com’s Brian Tallerico on ‘Falling Skies,’ ‘Combat Hospital,’ ‘Suits,’ ‘Wilfred,’ More
Submitted by BrianTT on June 20, 2011 - 11:30amCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico guests on Bill Moller’s show on WGN-Radio in Chicago on June 18th, 2011 to discuss upcoming premieres, including “Fallking Skies,” “Combat Hospital,” “Suits,” “Wilfred,” “Louie,” “Burn Notice,” “Expedition Impossible,” and more.
TV News: FX Sets Premiere Dates For ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘Louie,’ ‘Wilfred’
Submitted by BrianTT on April 20, 2011 - 1:09pmCHICAGO – FX Networks just announced the highly-anticipated dates for the premiere of the final season of “Rescue Me,” the second installment of “Louie,” and the new program “Wilfred.” It looks like a promising summer for the hit network.
The 10 Best Shows to Watch in Summer 2010
Submitted by BrianTT on July 22, 2010 - 11:13pmCHICAGO – While we all eagerly await the return of our favorite shows and wonder if the networks can top last season’s remarkable freshman class, there are a number of programs currently airing that are definitely worth considering when the heat index breaks 100 or you don’t want to risk another summer thunderstorm.
TV Review: ‘Louie’ Starts Slowly, But Improves in Future Episodes
Submitted by BrianTT on June 29, 2010 - 9:53amCHICAGO – Comedian Louis C.K. is an undeniably talented and very funny man but can he carry his own show?