Lilyhammer: Netflix’s Original Start to the New Year

Netflix is taking the spirit of the New Year to heart, making a bold move with the just-announced February premiere of its first original series, Lilyhammer. Starring E Street Band and Sopranos vet Steve Van Zandt (Hey Silvio!), the series is about a mobster (what else?) in the witness protection program who asks to be … Continue reading Lilyhammer: Netflix’s Original Start to the New Year

Gaga and Bloomberg’s Rockin’ Kiss Helps ABC Crush the Competition

Who knew? As the man himself gets on in years, his namesake New Year’s Eve special, now 40 years in, gets increasingly popular. Always a favorite with TiVo viewers, this year’s broadcast gave ABC its best end-of-the-year prime-time ratings since 2000. And while the scene on TV was merry, the competition was brutal: ABC demolished … Continue reading Gaga and Bloomberg’s Rockin’ Kiss Helps ABC Crush the Competition