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TV shows to watch: Minnesota's Chad Daniels roasts both sides of political fence
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

All the ingredients you need to make a TV Christmas movie
Great American Family has 20 new films that follow in the Hallmark Channel tradition.

TV review: Documentary looks at how Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' set the stage for Taylor Swift
The Showtime film looks back at the King of Pop's greatest triumph.

Minnesota native and TV star Loni Anderson tells of her stand-up comedy past
The "WKRP in Cincinnati" favorite stars in the new Lifetime movie "Ladies of the '80s."

TV shows to watch: 'Squid Games: The Challenge' laughs in the face of fake death
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

TV review: Hannah Waddingham's Xmas special turns into 'Ted Lasso' reunion
The Emmy-winning star leans on some famous friends to bring in the holidays.

New Ulm native David Rysdahl helped 'Fargo' co-stars nail the accent
The actor also didn't want "Minnesota Nice to come across as silly."

'Fargo' TV series returns to its Minnesota-North Dakota roots
How the behind-the-scenes team went the extra mile to make Canada's Calgary look like the Upper Midwest.

5 TV shows to watch: Julia Child is the least interesting person in new season of 'Julia'
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

TV review: 'EXmas' depicts Minnesota as the ultimate home for the holidays
The new Freevee movie is the latest to use the Midwest as the place to spend Christmas.

'How Did This Get Made?' podcast pays tribute to its favorite Minnesota movie: 'Drop Dead Fred'
Comedian Paul Scheer made a surprise visit to the shooting location of the Phoebe Cates film.

5 TV shows to watch: 'NCIS: Sydney' sticks to familiar American formula
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Review: Trevor Noah proves he's king of comedy during four-night stand in Mpls.
The former "Daily Show" host promised to try a Juicy Lucy during his time in Minnesota.

'Big Mouth' writer Emily Altman grew up in the Guthrie green room
The former Minnesotan's new book deals with "How to Be Sane."

TV review: 'The Buccaneers' invites 'Bridgerton' fans to a second-class ball
The adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel isn't quite bold enough.

TPT is making a film on Minnesota's most beloved news anchors
Cathy Wurzer has been interviewing local favorites.

5 TV shows to watch: 'All the Light We Cannot See' is an eye-opening epic
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Rory Scovel shares why he's the latest comic to shoot a TV special in Minneapolis
The comedian will tape his "Last Tour" at Cowles Center on Nov. 11.

TV review: Pete Holmes' stand-up special celebrates Minneapolis
The comedian incorporates the Twin Cities into his first Netflix special.

Review: Mankato native Jimmy Chin's 'Nyad' might get Annette Bening her first Oscar
The Netflix film chronicles the stubborn spirit of swimmer Diana Nyad.

Matthew Perry's five greatest performances (that weren't Chandler Bing)
The "Friends" actor made more of a mark on TV than he did in movies.

TV review: 'Neon' applies 'Entourage' formula to the world of reggaeton music
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Neal Justin: 'I'll Fly Away,' one of the all-time greatest TV series, deserves another look
The short-lived NBC drama has never gotten its due.

TV review: 'The Gilded Age' is losing some of its luster
Julian Fellowes' series about 1880s New York returns to HBO.

Derek Hough has a date with Minneapolis fans before the next round of 'Dancing With the Stars'
The Emmy-winning choreographer is bringing "Symphony of Dance" to the Twin Cities.
Review: Comedian Gary Gulman takes a groovy trip back to the '70s in St. Paul show
The comic is touring in support of his new memoir.

Review: Nick Offerman shows off his silly side at Mystic Lake Casino show
The "Parks and Recreation" star shared goofy songs and Minnesota references.

Review: John Le Carré reveals final secrets in Errol Morris' 'Pigeon Tunnel'
The film captures the spy novelist's final interview.

Review: Bill Burr's 'Old Dads' is all bark, not enough bite
The red-hot comic makes his directorial debut.

Neal Justin: Craig Ferguson might pop into a Minnesota antique shop next month
The former late-night host will perform Nov. 4 at the Pantages Theatre.

Adrian Peterson is eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars'
The former Vikings star didn't get enough fan support.

Five stand-ups from Minneapolis comedy festival that could be the Next Big Thing
The 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival featured some of the most promising new talent in the country.

4 TV shows to watch: Brie Larson is marvelous in 'Lessons in Chemistry'
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Neal Justin: Ken Burns' 'The American Buffalo' reveals how men can be beasts
The four-hour documentary premieres Monday on PBS.

Eric André makes a big mess at his St. Paul show
The Adult Swim star made sure his biggest fans got dirty.

5 TV shows to watch: 'Moonlighting' is now the best reason to get Hulu
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week

How former Vikings star Nate Burleson became a first-string broadcaster
Burleson has become an integral member of the "CBS Mornings" team.

Neal Justin: Late-night TV hosts relish their return to the airwaves
It's back to business for Jimmy Kimmel and his rivals.

WCCO makes Ubah Ali the first Somali-American reporter in the Twin Cities TV market
The Rochester native was an intern at the CBS affiliate in 2017.

Adrian Peterson (barely) dodges elimination on 'Dancing With the Stars'
The former Viking landed in the Bottom Two.

5 TV shows to watch: 'The Spencer Sisters' gives Minnesotan Lea Thompson juiciest role in years
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Review: Bono's daughter Eve Hewson hits all the right notes in 'Flora and Son'
The "Once" director scores again in this delightful movie musical.

MPR's Mike Mulcahy retiring after nearly four decades of covering Minnesota politics
His last day at the public radio station will be Friday.

Review: Dave Chappelle alternates between shock and sweetness in his official St. Paul debut
The comic offered something for everyone at Xcel Energy Center.

5 TV shows to watch: 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' is the perfect action flick for 13-year-olds
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Blue Earth's Jolly Green Giant helps promote new season of 'Survivor'
The new season kicks off Wednesday.

Neal Justin: 'The Super Models' emphasizes brains over beauty
Docuseries is the latest to give modeling a makeover.

Top 10 must-see TV shows this fall
A rebooted "Frasier," Upper Midwest-set "Fargo" and "The Crown" finale are on tap.

TV review: Why Michelle Wolf should take over 'The Daily Show'
The comedian shows off her immense talent in the new Netflix special.

Canadian TV shows hope to copy the success of 'Schitt's Creek'
Stateside viewers will be getting more international sitcoms and dramas this fall.

Margaret Cho is bringing a special friend to her St. Paul show
The comedy legend is part of this fall's hottest night of stand-up.

10 very best stand-up comics coming this fall
The packed comedian schedule promises talented names on the national and local circuit.

TV to watch: New Taylor Swift song isn't the only reason to explore 'Wilderness'
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Neal Justin: Saints legend Mike Veeck plays his own dad in new documentary
"The Saint of Second Chances" starts streaming Tuesday on Netflix.

Adam Sandler is returning to the Twin Cities with Target Center show
It's been six years since his last performance in the area.

Former Vikings standout Adrian Peterson will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'
The popular series has attracted many former NFL players.

TV review: 'The Morning Show' leads with melodrama in nutty new season
Jon Hamm joins Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston for this all-star soap.

Review: Jerry Seinfeld graces Minneapolis audience with an iconic 'Seinfeld' line
The comic was as cranky as ever in the first of four local shows.

5 TV shows to watch: PBS docs teach important lessons on school integration
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

TV review: It's time to kill 'The Walking Dead' spinoffs
A new series featuring the Daryl Dixon character debuts Sunday.

Before seeing Jerry Seinfeld in Minneapolis, take our ultimate fan test
Tickets are going fast for the comic's four shows at the Orpheum Theatre.

5 TV shows to watch: Much of the world has discovered 'One Piece'; now it's America's turn
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

TV review: 'Disenchantment' provides a happy ending for strong, independent women
The animated series drops its final episodes Friday.

'Transformers' star Josh Duhamel may be the face of North Dakota, but he's also proud of Minnesota ties
The actor was at the State Fair promoting his new CBS series "Buddy Games."

Neal Justin: 8 fun TV shows you didn't know you could stream for free
Great sitcoms, variety shows and dramas await the adventurous.

Viva 'Las Vegas': How a show with a million-to-one shot hit the jackpot
NBC's gamble on the James Caan-led show has paid off.

Review: Is Hollywood's most versatile talent Adam Sandler?
The comedian's latest movie, "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," is a family affair.

5 TV shows to watch: 'Archer' wraps up a 14-year run by returning to its roots
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.

Neal Justin: Albert Lea experiment is revisited in Netflix's 'Live to 100'
Minnesotan Dan Buettner is front and center in the docuseries about longevity and lifestyle.