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Digging on EDM in Netflix's What We Started

06/29/18 02:46 PM
Hey, we’re always learning. Right? And I learned a lot from watching a new Netflix docu-film titled What We Started. It starts streaming on Sunday, July 1st, and charts the evolution of EDM (Electronic Dance Music), which once upon a time was disco. Our review is right here.

Also, the latest D-FW ratings “snapshot” spotlights the Big Brother effect on CBS while also bringing you the latest Fox/Telemundo combined numbers for Wednesday’s Mexico-Sweden World Cup match.
Ed Bark

Surprising casting call: Russell Crowe to play Roger Ailes in new limited Showtime series

06/25/18 02:12 PM
The man who once flexed his way to an acting Oscar in Gladiator will be going plus-sized to play Roger Ailes in a Showtime series adapted from the book The Loudest Voice in the Room. Further details are on our TV Bulletin Board page.
Ed Bark

Now comes The Conners

06/22/18 12:13 PM
ABC has found a way to spinoff its Roseanne reboot into The Conners after cutting a deal with Roseanne Barr to leave her out of the financial picture after presumably paying her off. All the details, including some other precedents, are on our Network News & Reviews page.

Also, the Wednesday-Thursday D-FW ratings “snapshot” is posted.
Ed Bark

ABC's Take Two: a Castle knockoff, but no knockout

06/20/18 04:08 PM
The creator of ABC’s Castle shows off little style and no originality with his very similarly premised Take Two, which premieres on Thursday, June 21st. Our review is here.

Also, in case you missed them, the review of Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone can be found right here. And unclebarky.com also has a take on OWN’s new romantic drama series, Love Is __.

Finally, Tuesday’s D-FW ratings snapshot is posted as well.
Ed Bark

Paramount Network's Yellowstone rides into view, with Kevin Costner astride it

06/18/18 02:24 PM
The fledgling Paramount Network’s most ambitious production to date, Yellowstone, gets going on Wednesday, June 20th with a two-hour premiere. Season One is 10 episodes, with Kevin Costner the name brand attraction. Our review is right here.

Plus, in case you missed it, Fox4 has hired a new Good Day reporter to succeed Saul Garza. Details are on the Dallas-Fort Worth TV page.

Also, Episode 3 of the Barky and Barry’s Media Extravaganza podcast is up and running. Here’s the link.
Ed Bark

Fox4 in expansive mood, with another extra hour of Good Day & new weeknight 10:30 show co-hosted by sports anchor Mike Doocy

06/06/18 05:14 PM
Presenting a pair of unclebarky.com exclusives on Fox4’s expansion plans.

Starting in September, the Dallas-based station is adding yet another hour to its No. 1-rated Good Day program while launching a new 10:30 weeknight show, Free 4 All, co-hosted by sports anchor Mike Doocy. All the details can be found here and then here.
Ed Bark

Barky & Barry's Media Extravaganza comes to a listening device near you

06/05/18 01:54 PM
Would you like to be informed, amused and hear some star-crossed celebrity tales from our past? Your friendly content provider and former Dallas Morning News colleague Barry Horn hope to do just that for you with our brand new podcast, Barky and Barry’s Media Extravaganza. The first two podcasts are up and you can get all the details and links on the Dallas-Fort Worth TV page.
Ed Bark

Reviewing FX's Pose (and in case you missed them, Cinemax's C.B. Strike and NBC's Reverie)

06/03/18 03:09 PM
FX premieres the provocative drama series Pose on Sunday, June 3rd, and our review is here.

Reviews also are posted of the new Cinemax detective series C.B. Strike and NBC’s out-of-body Reverie.
Ed Bark