TV Eye

In anticipation of the upcoming writers' strike, networks are beefing up their reality programming, including Worst Case Scenario, No Boundaries, and -- yep, it's that bad -- another Big Brother.

"...the power difference between screenwriters and television writers. On TV, the writer has an enormous amount of power --..."

April 20, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Linklater's Latest, Reality TV Taps Locals, and More Austin Film News

"...two drag stars and two aspiring cooks making their TV debuts this fall. First Miss Kitty Litter was announced..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye: Front and Center

Eyeballing what NBC and Fox are serving up in the the fall

"...It's upfront season – the time when the broadcast networks show off their prime-time offerings for advertisers. Not..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

While you're watching the Olympics, who's watching you?

"...some of the burning questions that NBC – the broadcast network that is carrying the Olympics – wants to..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

This Con's for You

"...Someone recently asked me what's good to watch on TV, and I drew a blank – a big, honking..."

April 11, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Walls come tumbling down

"...I can't remember the last time I watched a broadcast network show in real time. Second, it was CBS'..."

July 13, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Roaring at the Static

"...(depending on the source) seized control of their state-run TV station to protest the election of Gov. Ulises Ruiz..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

TiVo takes the stand in the last of "TV Eye"'s recent examination of new TV-watching and -recording technology.

"..."My TV doesn't control me; I control my TiVo!"..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

How a former nurse in polyester pantsuits can spice up your sex life.

"...like me. "Women's programming" in particular is everywhere, on broadcast television (most daytime talk) or on cable networks like..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Disappointingly, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' new sitcom didn't prove self-fulfilling -- no one is watching Watching Ellie. "TV Eye" explains why you should.

"...is one of the most overlooked new series on broadcast television...."

April 12, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Hankering for millennium specials? Got 27 hours to kill? Find out what's in store this holiday season on the boob tube.

"...worry. Make a New Year's Eve date with your TV. It's easy to turn on, it won't stand you..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Will a brown-out really change the way Latinos are portrayed on television? Also, only a few quibbles about the surprisingly promising premiere of Angel, starring Buffy's David Boreanaz.

"...25. The brown-out was a boycott of the major broadcast networks, loosely organized by the National Council of La..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

A New Broadcast Home: Austin PBS Prepares to Leave UT for ACC’s Highland Campus

KLRU gets a renewed focus on community outreach

"...partnered with the university to make use of its broadcasting facilities and to offer opportunities and resources to students...."

Aug. 20, 2021 Features Feature by Cody Song

New Documentary Highlights the Legacy of a Black Queer TV Pioneer

Ellis Haizlip is the unapologetic Mr. Soul!

"...of Soul! The television series became the first nationally broadcast all-black variety show spotlighting radical politics and avant garde..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Feature by Charlie Neddo

TV Eye

The floodgates are opening with a whole host of premieres and returning shows

"...and Breaking Bad (AMC), as well as last Sunday's broadcast of the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony almost made..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

POV's 'Al Otro Lado'

"...Other Side) by Natalia Almada, which makes its national broadcast premiere after playing the festival circuit, takes an interesting..."

July 28, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Slot Machines

"...Here are the fall schedules as released by each broadcast network. Changes are inevitable. New series are in bold.ABC..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

There is someone I would like to thank this holiday season, as she won't be sitting at my Thanksgiving Day table. She is the unnamed senior producer for CBS's overnight broadcast who dared to do something very, very brave – or very, very stupid, depending on your point of view.

"...She is the unnamed senior producer for CBS's overnight broadcast who dared to do something very, very brave –..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

After federal agents stormed the Gonzalez house last Saturday, it was all Elián, all the time on cable television : but doesn't it feel more like a movie of the week than breaking news? Also, upcoming May television events, and networks announce series renewals.

"...opening ceremony occurs on May 10 at noon (encore broadcast at 7pm). The closing ceremony, which includes awarding of..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

ATX Television Festival: The Presidents of the State of TV

Network heads on how to make a breakout show

"...finally building from just the people they knew in TV, through them to the networks, and finally up to..."

June 10, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

'V' is for 'vroom!'; plus Nancy Schiesari's stunning documentary about inked soldiers, Tattooed Under Fire

"...Chad Decker (Party of Five's Scott Wolf), an ambitious TV news reporter who Anna has singled out for exclusive..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Galán and La Guerra

"...that now holds the contract to run Austin's access TV channels. A recent vote of confidence for the PACT..."

April 27, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Is Free Speech F****d?

"...into the streets of New York for a live broadcast, which just happens to be the last day of..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Instant classic?

"...Trail is "AMC's first original movie." Over the years, "TV movie" or "made for TV movie" has become synonymous..."

June 23, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Having been exiled from Austin for the month of June, I found myself longing for a decent breakfast taco

"...wasn't looking so good on the newest installment of MTV's The Real World, I decided to keep that bit..."

July 8, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The rise of the networks' fall

"...NBC, the broadcast network that carried the Olympic games, is using the..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Brini Maxwell is the most refreshing, fun, and delightfully self-assured woman on television. So, catch her while you can.

"...Fridays at 9pm. Check local listings for encores.Austin on TV Austin is quickly becoming a go-to for TV producers..."

April 9, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

That lean, mean, tanning machine George Hamilton is back on TV, playing a parody of himself on the new reality series The Family.

"...look at his résumé shows nearly 100 appearances in TV and film roles -- a good portion of them..."

March 14, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Television goes back to school; Fox Family picks up Freaks and Geeks; promising TV movie Witchblade could become a series.

"...that is, if you're going back to school on TV...."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Emmy Awards shake-down: who won, who should have.

"...house and one jubilant "Yes!" during the Emmy Awards, broadcast on Fox last Sunday. In last week's "TV Eye,"..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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