Monthly Archives: July 2010

SHARK WEEK – ULTIMATE AIR JAWS Friendly Rating: Early elementary and older, although may be scary for sensitive kids. Safety Rating: Pretty bloodless, surprisingly. Quality Rating: Interesting enough, unless you’re a shark freak, then it’s really, really cool. Special airs … Continue reading →

DIY DOMINATOR Friendly Rating: Early elementary and up. Safety Rating: Some language issues, including bleeping. Quality Rating: Fun, but not great. Series premieres tonight on DIY Network at 10 p.m. What makes a great carpenter?  If you’re hiring one, probably … Continue reading →

THE LITTLEST SUSPECT – KEVIN POLLAK Friendly Rating: Middle school and older. Safety Rating: Some language issues, but mostly mild. Quality Rating: Slow start, but ultimately funny. One-hour special airing on Showtime at 11 p.m. I’m surprised this special airs … Continue reading →

PLAIN JANE Friendly Rating: Teen chicks and older. Safety Rating: Borderline – gender issues, some mild sex joking, and questionable tactics. Quality Rating: Blah, blah, blah. Series premieres tonight on The CW at 9 p.m. Makeover shows have their place … Continue reading →

BREAKTHROUGH WITH TONY ROBBINS Friendly Rating: Middle school and older. Safety Rating: Some bleeped language under duress. Quality Rating: Pop psychology 101 – if that’s fun, you’re gold. Series premieres tonight on NBC at 8 p.m. My biggest single thought … Continue reading →