TV

Get Newsday TV critic Verne Gay's take on the shows everyone's talking about, with reviews, the scoop on new series (including what's filming on LI), industry news and more.

Retirement The Column: Oh, the comforts of binge-watching
What time do you hit the hay? For us it’s midnight — sometimes 1 a.m. — depending on Netflix, Amazon ...
Reality TV Luann de Lesseps briefly handcuffed at court hearing
The "Real Houswives" star avoided jail by accepting modified probation terms that include psychiatric treatment and medication.
Celebrities Judge orders file in Jussie Smollett criminal case unsealed
Smollett had been charged with 16 counts alleging he lied to police when reporting he'd been the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in January.
TV 20 shows to watch in June
The return of several top streaming series as well as new cable dramas are among the month's highlights.
Reality TV Giudice can stay in U.S. while he fights deportation
"Joe looks forward to continuing this fight to the very end," his attorney told People magazine.
TV Live 'All in the Family,' 'Jeffersons' a convincing tribute
Of the two live episodes Wednesday night, "The Jeffersons" was easily the better, and also made the unexpected case that it was possibly the better series all along.
TV What's new this month on the streaming services
Look this month for shows with big stars including George Clooney, Renée Zellweger and Tiffany Haddish.
TV Sam Champion returning to WABC's 'Eyewitness News'
Champion will join the weekday morning and noon teams starting June 3.
TV Ellen DeGeneres' show renewed through 2022
The host puts to rest speculation that she might be considering ending her show.
Books 'Game of Thrones' writer gives update on next book
The 70-year-old says he's working on the next installment, "The Winds of Winter." He says he knows it's late "but it will be done."