Francine Brokaw

Los Angeles

Community Columnist at Daily Herald (Provo Utah)

Writer at Freelance

Author of the award-winning book Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, writer and TV host

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BROKAW: Valerie Bertinelli adds game show host to her resume

1 week ago | heraldextra.com | Francine Brokaw

Ben Cope, Game Show NetworkValerie Bertinelli Valerie Bertinelli adds game show host to her long resume in the entertainment business. She hosts the new game show “Bingo Blitz” on Game Show Network. The game is a combination of trivia and bingo, so strategy is important as well as luck. Two contestants compete against each other to advance and earn points. The grand prize is $10,000.
Brokaw: ‘The Pitt’ brings gritty medical drama to TV

1 week ago | standard.net | Francine Brokaw

Courtesy imageThe season finale of “The Pitt” airs Thursday, April 10, 2025, and the entire season is available to stream on Max. The new medical drama “The Pitt” focuses on first responders and their intense pressure as they attend to patients in a fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Center.
Brokaw: ‘The Pitt’ brings gritty medical drama to TV

2 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Francine Brokaw

The new medical drama “The Pitt” focuses on first responders and their intense pressure as they attend to patients in a fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Center. Recently the cast took part in a press conference for members of the media, which was hosted by actor/entertainment correspondent Melvin Robert. Robert described the show by saying, “The way that they’re telling the stories on this show is very unique.
Brokaw: ‘Douglas is Cancelled’ is a gritty new drama on BritBox

2 weeks ago | standard.net | Francine Brokaw

“Douglas is Cancelled” is a gripping story delving into workplace relationships and journalistic integrity. “Downton Abbey’s” Hugh Bonneville stars in this new drama streaming on BritBox. Douglas Bellowes is one of Britain’s most beloved on-air presenters on a hit current events program. He is married to Sheila (Alex Kingston), a top-rated editor in the media. This woman is tough and knows how to take down public figures who get out of line, which she has done many times.
BROKAW: ‘Douglas is Cancelled’ is a gritty new drama on BritBox

3 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Francine Brokaw

Courtesy BritBox"Douglas is Cancelled," starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan, is now streaming on BritBox. “Downton Abbey’s” Hugh Bonneville stars in this gripping new drama streaming on BritBox. “Douglas is Cancelled” is a gripping story delving into into workplace relationships and journalistic integrity. Douglas Bellowes is one of Britain’s most beloved on-air presenters on a hit current events program.
Brokaw: ‘Doctor Odyssey’ returns to complete its first season

3 weeks ago | standard.net | Francine Brokaw

Photo supplied, Disney“Doctor Odyssey” airs on ABC and streams on Hulu. The ABC series “Doctor Odyssey” has met with both criticism and praise. The second part of the first season premiered March 6 and, as yet, there has been no word whether the series will be renewed for a second cruise. Setting shows on cruise ships is not new.
‘Doctor Odyssey’ returns to complete its first season

4 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Francine Brokaw

Courtesy Disney“Doctor Odyssey” airs on ABC and streams on Hulu. The ABC series “Doctor Odyssey” has met with both criticism and praise. The second part of the first season premiered March 6 and, as yet, there has been no word whether the series will be renewed for a second cruise. Setting shows on cruise ships is not new.
‘Ludwig’ is BritBox’s newest detective series

1 month ago | standard.net | Francine Brokaw

Photo supplied, BritBoxDavid Mitchell stars as John Taylor in BritBox’s newest detective series, “Ludwig.” David Mitchell stars as John Taylor in BritBox’s newest detective series, “Ludwig.” This is an engaging dramatic show with a splash of humor from time to time. John is an introverted man who designs puzzles and is happy to live alone without any interruptions from the outside world.
‘Ludwig’ is BritBox’s newest detective series

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Francine Brokaw

Courtesy BritBoxDavid Mitchell stars as John Taylor in BritBox’s newest detective series, “Ludwig.” David Mitchell stars as John Taylor in BritBox’s newest detective series, “Ludwig.” This is an engaging dramatic show with a splash of humor from time to time. John is an introverted man who designs puzzles and is happy to live alone without any interruptions from the outside world.
Brokaw: ‘A Remarkable Place to Die’ is murder mystery available on Acorn TV

1 month ago | standard.net | Francine Brokaw

The latest drama to drop on Acorn TV is a New Zealand detective series filmed on location in Queenstown. Besides the murders and interpersonal relationships, the scenery of this area of the world is amazing. “A Remarkable Place to Die” is intriguing and filled with characters that capture the imagination of viewers. Homicide detective Anaís Mallory grew up in Queenstown, New Zealand, but after several personal disruptions in her life, she transferred to Sydney.