Rich Heldenfels

United States

Entertainment Columnist at The Minnesota Star Tribune

Retired from the Akron Beacon Journal. Syndicated answerer of questions. Teaching at the University of Akron. I know the background music is too loud.

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Articles

TV Q&A: Has CBS disbanded police drama 'S.W.A.T.'?

1 day ago | unionleader.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: What has happened to “S.W.A.T.”? We love the team. A: CBS canceled the police drama. The network had done so before, then relented, but there was no extra life this time – for most of the team, anyway. Not long after the final episode premiered, the show’s studio announced plans for a spinoff series, “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” with Shemar Moore continuing his role as “Hondo” Harrelson. The announcement did not say where the new show would air.
Will Hollywood ever revive author's sleuth character?

3 days ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Rich Heldenfels

By Rich Heldenfels, Tribune News Service You have questions. I have some answers. Q: My favorite fictional sleuth, John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee, has been poorly served by Hollywood and TV, with only two movies about him, and one moving him from Florida to California! Are there any plans to revive this '60s pulp fiction icon?
Television Q&A: Will Hollywood ever revive author's sleuth character?

3 days ago | thederrick.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: My favorite fictional sleuth, John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee, has been poorly served by Hollywood and TV, with only two movies about him, and one moving him from Florida to California! Are there any plans to revive this '60s pulp fiction icon? Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Television Q&A: Will Hollywood ever revive author’s sleuth character?

3 days ago | miamiherald.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: My favorite fictional sleuth, John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee, has been poorly served by Hollywood and TV, with only two movies about him, and one moving him from Florida to California! Are there any plans to revive this '60s pulp fiction icon? A: I had my share of paperbacks by MacDonald (1916-1986), whose vast body of work included the novel that inspired "Cape Fear" and 21 McGee novels.
Television Q&A: Will Hollywood ever revive author's sleuth character?

3 days ago | dailygazette.com | Rich Heldenfels

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Television Q&A: Will Amazon Prime show return to 'Night Sky'?

6 days ago | stltoday.com | Rich Heldenfels

Q: Hi! We found “Night Sky" with Sissy Spacek and loved it, but there is only one season. Will there be more? It left us hanging!A: The science-fiction series starring Spacek and J.K. Simmons as a couple with a connection to another planet was canceled in 2022 after a single season on Amazon Prime Video.
TV Q&A: Will Amazon Prime show return to ‘Night Sky’?

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: Hi! We found “Night Sky” with Sissy Spacek and loved it, but there is only one season. Will there be more? It left us hanging!A: The science-fiction series starring Spacek and J.K. Simmons as a couple with a connection to another planet was canceled in 2022 after a single season on Amazon Prime Video.
Television Q&A: Will Amazon Prime show return to ‘Night Sky’?

1 week ago | republicanherald.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: Hi! We found “Night Sky” with Sissy Spacek and loved it, but there is only one season. Will there be more? It left us hanging!A: The science-fiction series starring Spacek and J.K. Simmons as a couple with a connection to another planet was canceled in 2022 after a single season on Amazon Prime Video.
TV Q&A: Will Fox's 'Accused' return from recess?

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: Will the Fox show “Accused” be coming back? In my opinion it was an excellent show, very interesting and thought-provoking. A: The trial-of-the-week drama is not part of the plans Fox has announced for 2025-26, but the network did not entirely close the door on the show, from producer Howard Gordon.
Will Amazon Prime show return to 'Night Sky'?

1 week ago | hastingstribune.com | Rich Heldenfels

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: Hi! We found "Night Sky" with Sissy Spacek and loved it, but there is only one season. Will there be more? It left us hanging!