John Hogan

1 month ago | tvinsider.com | John Hogan

When Netflix‘s upcoming medical drama, Pulse, premieres on April 3, it will join an impressive collection of TV’s newest captivating series set in the world of American medicine. Here, we break down new and old TV medical dramas and comedies that are just what the doctor ordered. The PittMost medical dramas are intense, but few reach “You are there” levels of tension and pathos like The Pitt, the riveting new series created by former ER and NCIS: Los Angeles executive producer R. Scott Gemmill.

1 month ago | tvinsider.com | John Hogan

It all began with a fiddle. In 1925, newly launched Nashville-based radio station WSM hired popular Chicago DJ George D. Hay, host of the National Barn Dance program, to become its voice and, of course, play records. But his retitled WSM Barn Dance, which debuted Saturday, November 28, had a different focus: live music. Opening night ended with a spotlight on “Uncle Jimmy” Thompson, an eccentric 77-year-old fiddler who took song requests from listeners.

Jan 19, 2025 | tvinsider.com | John Hogan

Worried you might miss the big game if you don’t have cable? Don’t be. Even without cable or a high-priced streaming package, you can still enjoy all the gridiron action — plus a bunch of other free TV. You just need the right digital antenna to pick up over-the-air (OTA) signals. Best of all, modern antennas are stronger and sleeker than ever. We’ve rounded up some excellent options — in all price ranges — to get you started well before kickoff. What’s On?

Mar 1, 2024 | tvinsider.com | John Hogan

British singer Rita Ora has big shoes (or is that high heels?) to fill as she steps in for Nicole Scherzinger on the hit celebrity-in-disguise guessing game. (The regular panelist is away this season to star in the London production of Sunset Boulevard.) But Ora is up to the task because she’s done this before…on the U.K. version of The Masked Singer. “She’s a dream,” says executive producer James Breen. “She brings a singer’s ear, but she’s also very smart on the clues.

Jan 1, 2024 | tvinsider.com | John Hogan

Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) leaving New York City to become a judge in New Orleans? We object!That’s where the Season 1 finale of Night Court—the hit sequel to the classic 1984-92 legal sitcom—left off. The move put Judge Abby Stone (The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch), who also recently broke off her engagement to longtime beau Rand (Pete Holmes), in a big funk. “Where we left off was a bittersweet moment,” executive producer Dan Rubin says.