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Tomoaki Hamastu celebrates a sweepstakes win in "The Contestant."

TV review: 'The Contestant' peels curtain back on the worst reality show of all time

The Hulu film exposes secrets behind a horrible hit.
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TV to watch: Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism

April 26
Frank Marshall's documentary on Dan Rather, which first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last June, will land Wednesday on Netflix.
What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.
  • TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom

TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom

April 24
"Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" follows the band's 40-year journey and the frontman shares his most vulnerable moments.
The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
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TV & Media
April 28
Skylar Astin and Marcia Gay Harden star in "So Help Me Todd."

Don't give up on 'So Help Me Todd'

Odds are good that the canceled comic drama will surface elsewhere.
TV & Media
April 26
Poppy Harlow and her daughter, Sienna, on Lake Minnetonka.

Minneapolis native Poppy Harlow parts ways with CNN

She was a former co-host of the network's morning show.
TV & Media
April 25
Paul Blume (left) and his daughter, Beatrice, alongside Lou Raguse and his daughter, Violet, after their team won a championship.

Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters

Lou Raguse and Paul Blume teamed up to coach a winning basketball team.
TV & Media
April 22
Rick Harrison, left, enjoys beer and pizza at St. Paul Brewing with Corey Harrison and Austin "Chumlee" Russell for an episode of "Pawn Stars Do Ameri

Bob Dylan and Kirby Puckett collectibles pop up when 'Pawn Stars' do Minneapolis

The History Channel series also visited the Minnesota State Fair and Matt's Bar during its local shoot.
TV & Media
April 21
Hosts of "The Talk" posed for a photo for the premiere of the 14th season. The show is going off the air in December.

It's the end of the discussion for 'The Talk'

It has become CBS' least-watched daytime show.
TV & Media
April 19
Real estate scion Robert Durst stands trial in "The Jinx 2."

What to watch: 'Jinx 2′ assumes we haven't had enough of convicted murderer Robert Durst

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Home & Garden
April 19
Comedian and actress Retta is the host of HGTV's "Ugliest House in America."

St. Cloud house vies for Ugliest House in America

The Minnesota house will be featured in Season 5 of the HGTV series, which debuts on Monday.
TV & Media
April 18
Conan O'Brien hits the road for Max's "Conan O'Brien Must Go."

Neal Justin: Why Conan O'Brien is a national treasure

His latest series, "Conan O'Brien Must Go," inspired us to look back at his greatest road trips.
TV & Media
April 17
David (Mason Blomberg) bonds with a baby panda in "Jane."

TV review: 'Jane' is the best heroine for families prepping for Earth Day

The Apple TV+ series continues to shine in its second season.
Variety
April 16
Bryan Sternberg, a 43-year-old physician assistant from Eagan, wore a yeti costume for the open audition for "Survivor." "I'm trying to stand out," h

This Star Tribune reporter didn't even survive the audition for 'Survivor'

After a few hours in line at the Minneapolis Convention Center, he bailed. But hundreds of others who stuck it out never got to audition for the reality TV show.
TV & Media
April 15
Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at New York City's Madison Square Garden aired Sunday night on CBS.

CBS will turn the lights back on for Billy Joel concert

The network triggered an online firestorm when it cut his concert short.
TV & Media
April 14
The Busby family is featured on the reality show "OutDaughtered."

Reality show quints are returning

New episodes of 'OutDaughtered' start on May 7.
Variety
April 12
THE GOLDEN WEDDING - After lifetimes of love and loss and a whirlwind journey on 'The Golden Bachelor,' Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist will walk down t

'Golden Bachelor' couple announce they're divorcing

After three months of marriage, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announced on "Good Morning America" that they're done.
TV & Media
April 12
Billy Joel performs at New York City's Madison Square Garden in March 2024.

TV to watch: Billy Joel offers concert for those of us who aren't big shots

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
TV & Media
April 11
Michael Douglas comes on board as Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+'s limited series "Franklin."

Justin: 10 TV shows about the Founding Fathers that are more fun than Apple's 'Franklin'

Michael Douglas can't save this limited series about Benjamin Franklin's time in Paris.
TV & Media
April 10
Hoa Xuande, left, and Robert Downey Jr. discuss business in "The Sympathizer."

TV review: Robert Downey Jr. spoils 'The Sympathizer'

The Oscar winner plays a number of different roles in the HBO limited series.
Variety
April 8
After being on "The Bachelor," Daisy Kent, who grew up in Becker, Minn., turned down the role of "The Bachelorette."

Minnesotan Daisy Kent proud to bring 'small-town feels' to 'The Bachelor'

The reality show's runner-up talks about the tough decision to go on the show, her family's support and the importance of representation.
TV & Media
April 7
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld. photo: Doug Hyun

Justin: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' ends by re-making 'Seinfeld' finale

Larry David's long-running HBO show goes out on a defiant note.
TV & Media
April 7
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Musical TV series was off key

"Schmigadoon!" might have been too classy for its own good.
TV & Media
April 5
Lee Siegfried, known to radio fans as Crazy Cabbie, dies at age 55.

Former 'KQRS Morning Show' prankster Lee Siegfried, aka Crazy Cabbie, dies at 55

He was behind a fake Brett Favre story that made national news.
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