Television

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz previews a new PBS documentary about the groundbreaking, African American contralto.

Television critic David Bianculli reflects on the final episode of "Dallas" and the show's 13 year history.

Television critic David Bianculli reviews "Larry King TNT Extra," a special interview show by TV talk show host that premieres tonight on TNT. Bianculli criticizes King's lack of preparation and softball questions.

Television critic David BianculliI tells us about two new series premiering on ABC this week: "My Life and Times," by the creator of "Beauty and the Beast," and "Dinosaurs," a comedy that was the last project of Jim Henson.

Vietnamesse-American Pham Thanh and American filmmaker Elizabeth Farnsworth. As a child, Thanh was seriously injured when the Americans bombed his village. He eventually was brought to America and raised by foster parents. Farnsworth has made a documentary about Thanh's life, and the legacy of the Vietnam war on that country's children. It's called "Thanh's War," and it's being shown this week on PBS.

Television critic David Bianculli reviews "The 90s," public television's weekly, quirky, sprawling and enjoyable show featuring bizarre news stories, essays, and occasional music performances.

Winnie Holtzman and Richard Kramer write for the popular TV show. A new book collecting some of their scripts is titled Thirtysomething Stories.

Television critic David Bianculli takes a break from talking about his current favorite show to review the season premiere of "Northern Exposure."

Television critic David Bianculli reviews Paul McCartney's performance on "Unplugged." It's a weekly show on MTV that features rock musicians playing acoustic instruments before a small audience.

Grier is a regular cast member of the popular sketch comedy show, which has been hailed as a black alternative to Saturday Night Live.