Burn Notice (tv program)

Television review: 'Graceland' catches a wave of crime fighters

USA might want to consider changing its tag line from "Characters Welcome" to "Welcome to Summer." Beginning with the groundbreaking "Monk," which premiered in July 2002, the NBC/Universal-owned network has staked a successful claim to the months...

Tags: FBI, Monk (tv program), Vanessa Ferlito, Brandon Jay McLaren, Central Intelligence Agency

McNamara's picks: 'Burn Notice,' 'Pretty Little Liars'

It's officially almost summer, which means basic cable is ascendant. Between them, USA, TNT and ABC Family own the summer, with a host of new and returning shows. Here are a couple to look out for this week: "Burn Notice." If there were an Emmy for most...

Tags: Lucy Hale, Dominican Republic, Pretty Little Liars (tv program), Game of Thrones (tv program), Central Intelligence Agency

The gestation of a sitcom, stretch marks and all

No wonder sitcom creators liken getting a series on the air to creating a child; months or years of development need to combine with patience, love and the willingness to modify and tweak a concept until it hurts. Here, we talk with some of TV's top...

Tags: Entertainment, United States of Tara (tv program), Raising Hope (tv program), Tina Fey, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (tv program)

FX hopes Billy Crystal will still look mah-velous in comedy pilot

2013: When Billy met FX? The cable network announced Wednesday it has ordered the comedy pilot "The Comedians," starring longtime actor / comedian Billy Crystal. The half-hour single camera comedy, which will be produced by Fox Television Studios,...

Tags: Entertainment, FX (tv channel), Seinfeld (tv program), Conan (tv program), Community (tv program)

'Grimm': Silas Weir Mitchell on being a good big bad wolf

On NBC's "Grimm," Silas Weir Mitchell plays what is essentially the big bad wolf — albeit one who would much rather restore grandfather clocks than eat grandmothers. Mitchell, who may be known to viewers from popular stints on "Prison Break,"...

Tags: Stranger Than Fiction, The Voice (tv program), My Name is Earl (tv program), Celebrities, Grimm (tv program)

'Burn Notice's' seventh season will be its last

"Burn Notice," the spy-themed action drama on USA will come to an end after its seventh season, set to debut June 6. Fans of the series, which has inspired a devoted cult following and a spin-off prequel movie, "Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe," can...

Tags: Entertainment, Michael Weston, Monk (tv program), Adrian Pasdar, Psych (tv program)

TV writing dominated by white males, but minorities, women gain

Minority and women writers have made modest job gains in the television industry but have a long way to go before the playing field is level. So concludes the latest analysis from the Writers Guild of America, West, which reviewed employment patterns...

Tags: Entertainment, Writers Guild of America, Raising Hope (tv program), Satellite and Cable Service, Career and Workplace

Thursday's TV Highlights: 'Burn Notice' on USA

Click here to download TV listings for the week Dec. 16 - 22 in PDF format This week's TV Movies     -------------------- SERIES The X Factor: The season finale features performances from One Direction and Pitbull. The winner is announced (8 p.m....

Tags: ESPN (tv network), Entertainment, Dallas Mavericks, Hillary Clinton, Rosalynn Carter

Director-producer Renny Harlin sells Venice house for $1.83 million

Director-producer Renny Harlin has sold his so-called Cannon House in Venice house for $1.83 million. The two cannons, however, were not included in the purchase. The buyer asked that they be removed. The three-level home features an open floor plan,...

Tags: Lauren Beale, Michael Allen, Renny Harlin, Geena Davis, White Collar (tv program)

Power couple Jane Fonda and Richard Perry vote with their feet

Just in time for the elections, actress and political activist Jane Fonda and music producer Richard Perry have sold their house in Hollywood Hills West for $8.5 million. The traditional-style home was built in 1942 for actor Ronald Reagan and his...

Tags: Entertainment, Rod Stewart, Glee (tv program), Renny Harlin, Celebrities

Director-producer Renny Harlin lists in Venice

Director-producer Renny Harlin has listed his house in Venice for sale at $1.999 million. The three-level home features an open floor plan, radiant-heated polished concrete floors, balconies, two master bedrooms with fireplaces, another bedroom, an...

Tags: Homes, Lauren Beale, Renny Harlin, Geena Davis, White Collar (tv program)

Thursday's Highlights: 'Community' on NBC