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Neal Justin

Columnist/Reporter  |  Television

Phone: 612-673-7431

E-mail: njustin@startribune.com

As TV and media critic, Neal Justin has had the good fortune to interview David Letterman, Amy Adams, Howard Stern, Robert Redford, Mary Tyler Moore, Ben Kingsley and Urkel from “Family Matters.” Before joining the Star Tribune in 1995, he covered crime for the Rockford Register Star, which may explain his affinity for “Hill Street Blues” and “The Wire.”

Recent content from Neal Justin

• The meaning of Monty Python
  A new documentary on Monty Python suggests that creating great comedy is more daunting than a hunt for the Holy Grail.
  Oct 17, 2009
• TV critic's choice: This week
  James Nesbitt, the BBC's version of James Bond, stars in "Occupation" (7 p.m., BBC America), another nail-biting import, this one about three British soldiers deeply affected by the Iraq war.
  Oct 17, 2009
• Booted by 107.1, Burger says it was 'great ride'
  Longtime Minnesota broadcaster Kevyn Burger was told Tuesday after her radio show that her contract was not being renewed. Burger, who has been with 107.1 FM, the female-oriented talk station, since 2002, no longer fit the station's image, said general manager Dan Seeman.
  Oct 13, 2009
• Monkey business
  Allie Whoops may not be the most charming name for a 5-year-old girl, unless she's living in the same world as "Curious George" (3 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2).
  Oct 11, 2009
• A bit more seasoned 'Life'
  Veteran sports journalist swings for the fences in a locally produced TV series.
  Oct 11, 2009
• TV critic's choice: This week
  Those worried about Hugh Hefner's love life can rest easy. In a new season of "The Girls Next Door" (9:30 p.m., E!), the Playboy magnate has squired three fresh beauties, including twins. Fans of the Original Three need not despair: Holly makes a guest appearance in the premiere. For those who find "Girls" too taxing and sophisticated, there's "Leave it to Lamas" (10 p.m., E!), the series that dares to treat Lorenzo Lamas as a major Hollywood figure. The show's real star, however, is daughter Shayne Lamas, who's desperate to prove that she's the next Kim Kardashian. Who said today's young people have no ambition?
  Oct 10, 2009
• The Minnesotan behind 'Three Rivers'
  A Duluth native is at the heart of "Three Rivers." Too bad he can't talk about it.
  Oct 7, 2009
• TV: The doctors are in
  Trauma drama hits a new peak as medical series go from "St. Elsewhere" to St. Everywhere. But will viewers check in?
  Oct 7, 2009
• Critic's picks: Friday
  "'Til Death" (7:30 p.m. today, KMSP, Ch. 9) must have nine lives. The Brad Garrett/Joely Fisher comedy stumbles into its fourth season, despite never resembling a hit.
  Oct 1, 2009
• Barnard plans to quit KQ92 in 3 years
  "I just don't fit into the show anymore," said Barnard, the most popular, powerful broadcaster in Twin Cities radio. "The corporate climate is not what I signed up for."
  Sep 30, 2009

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