TV critic's picks: Wednesday, 6/1

"Franklin & Bash" debuts. "Men of a Certain Age" returns. And then there's Paris.

May 31, 2011 at 6:38PM
Scott Bakula, Ray Romano and Andre Braugher in "Men of a Certain Age."
Scott Bakula, Ray Romano and Andre Braugher in "Men of a Certain Age." (TNT/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Men behaving badly Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer play adolescent-minded lawyers in the sex-crazed new dramedy, "Franklin & Bash" (8 p.m., TNT), which features more shots of ample breasts than actual court cases. The two stars have an easygoing chemistry, and Malcolm McDowell appears to be having fun as their bemused boss. Now if only the scripts would get their inspiration out of the American Lawyer and not Hustler.

Men behaving less badly The midlife crisis never hurt so good as it does on "Men of a Certain Age" (9 p.m., TNT), which returns for a second season of busted dreams, lost love and tragic temptations. Oh, it's also awfully funny, as it should be since it was created by "Everybody Loves Raymond" vets Ray Romano and Mike Royce.

We'll always have Paris We'll finally get to see the authentic Paris Hilton, or so she really, really, really promises with "The World According to Paris" (9 p.m., Oxygen). The new series attempts to show that Hilton's life isn't so simple, as it tracks her friendship with Charlie Sheen's ex, Brooke Mueller, and her relationship with her new assistant, who may or may not have the stuff to be a Paris BFF.

NEAL JUSTIN

about the writer

about the writer

Neal Justin

Critic / Reporter

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

See Moreicon

More from Minnesota Star Tribune

See More
card image
Provided/Sahan Journal

Family members and a lawyer say they have been blocked from access to the bedside of Bonfilia Sanchez Dominguez, while her husband was detained and shipped to Texas within 24 hours.

card image