Around the remote: ‘Watchmen’ jumps 30 years into an alternate America
Sun., Oct. 20, 2019
Around the remote: Chuck Barney’s TV picks for Oct. 20-26
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Around the remote: Paul Rudd gets fresh perspective in new Netflix series
Sun., Oct. 13, 2019
Paul Rudd stars in “Living With Yourself.” He plays Miles, a beleaguered man struggling through life. When he undergoes a cutting-edge spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, he finds he’s been replaced by a new and improved clone of himself.
Around the Remote: ‘El Camino’ delivers more of Jesse’s story, new ‘Nancy Drew’ on CW
Sun., Oct. 6, 2019
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Oct. 6-12.
Around the remote: ‘The Simpsons’ go viral as Season 31 kicks off
Sun., Sept. 29, 2019
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Sept. 29-Oct. 5.
Emmy predictions: Who will, should and could win at Sunday night’s awards
Sun., Sept. 22, 2019, 5 a.m.
If you were among the more than 1 million people who signed a petition asking HBO to remake the final season of “Game of Thrones,” you might want to avoid watching the Emmys on Sunday.
Around the remote: ‘Thrones’ will likely win in the game of Emmy
Sun., Sept. 22, 2019
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Sept. 22-28
Around the Remote: Burns’ new documentary dives into country music
Sun., Sept. 15, 2019
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Sept. 15-21.
Around the Remote: You can go home again if you’re a part of ‘The Brady Bunch’
Sun., Sept. 8, 2019
“A Very Brady Renovation” – C’mon, admit it. You’re at least slightly curious to find out what they’ve done to the iconic home seen in the opening shots of “The Brady Bunch.” (Can you handle lots of orange and avocado colors?)
Around the Remote: ‘Mayans M.C.’ rolls back onto home screens
Sun., Sept. 1, 2019, 6 a.m.
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Sept. 1-7.
Around the remote: MTV celebrates VMAs in Newark
UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 25, 2019, 2:40 p.m.
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Aug. 25-31.
‘Easy Rider’ star and writer Peter Fonda dies at 79
UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 16, 2019, 10:31 p.m.
LOS ANGELES – Actor Peter Fonda, the son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right after both writing and starring in the counterculture classic “Easy Rider,” has died. His family said in a statement that Fonda died Friday morning at his home in Los Angeles. He was 79. The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer.
Around the Remote: HBO looking for more success with ‘Succession’
Sun., Aug. 11, 2019
The uproarious and totally addictive drama series about the devilish members of a media empire family launches its highly anticipated second season. It picks up right where we left off with Logan Roy’s (Brian Cox) eldest son, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), having been involved in a Chappaquiddick-like car accident that left his passenger dead.
Around the remote: The gang from ‘90210’ is back together
UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 4, 2019, 12:08 a.m.
Chuck Barney’s TV and streaming picks for Aug. 4-10.
After ‘Bachelorette’ finale, Hannah Brown looks to future
Fri., Aug. 2, 2019, 3:30 p.m.
Now that she’s moved on from being ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” Hannah Brown is looking to the future.
Cheyenne Jackson had devil of a time on ‘Descendants 3’
Thu., Aug. 1, 2019
Cheyenne Jackson landed a helluva role in “Descendants 3”: Hades. The musical productions in the franchise have all featured characters based on Disney characters, and, in Jackson’s case, the inspiration is the underworld’s wicked ruler as introduced in the animated film “Hercules.” The actor, best-known for his work on “American Horror Story,” took the inspiration and added his own devilish spin.
Around the remote: Expect big emotions as ‘Jane the Virgin’ ends
Sun., July 28, 2019
DON’T MISS: “Jane the Virgin” – The time has come to bid a sad farewell to the beloved telenovela that left its mark on television and its many devoted fans. In the series finale, Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) are finally getting ready for their big day. Meanwhile, Rafael’s desire to help Jane’s writing dream lands him in trouble. Also, Xo (Andrea Navedo) and Rogelio (Jaime Camil) must inform the family about their decision and not everyone takes it well, and Petra (Yael Grobglas) struggles with her emotions. The finale follows an hourlong celebratory special (8 p.m.) that includes interviews with the show’s cast members. (9 p.m. Wednesday, The CW). Other bets