Words About Tv

The Class Conciousness of Judge Judy

The Class Conciousness of Judge Judy

Judge Judy has been on the air for almost 20 years now, a legacy that continues to be built on the exploitation of others.
‘True Detective’ and the Death of Television Criticism

‘True Detective’ and the Death of Television Criticism

Something has gone wrong if critics consider True Detective the best that contemporary television has to offer.
Addressing America’s Brutal Past in ‘The Address’

Addressing America’s Brutal Past in ‘The Address’

The Address shows that there’s no point to public education if students don’t walk away with useful lessons for life.
Why ‘The Amazing Race’ Can’t Lose

Why ‘The Amazing Race’ Can’t Lose

With rare exception CBS's Amazing Race has had a lock on the annual Emmy, but its wins are more about formula than quality.
The New Unholy Alliance of Kids and Reality TV

The New Unholy Alliance of Kids and Reality TV

Reality television has come for our children. And there’s not a damned thing we can do about it.

The Tested Truth About ‘Maury Povich’

The Downfall of the News Junkie

Weekends This Fall: Your 2013 TV Preview

Thursdays This Fall: Your 2013 TV Preview

Total Divas on E!: Just Switch it Off

Judging the Judges of Reality TV

Signs & Wonders: Television Ads As Pop Art