
Adam Buckman
Member since September 2014- Daily TV Columnist MediaPost.com
- New York New York
- 10036 USA
Adam Buckman has written about TV for 37 years.
Articles by Adam All articles by Adam
- On Syfy, Alien Takes Up Residence In A Tiny Town in
TVBlog on
01/25/2021
"Resident Alien" is another in a growing number of TV series adapted from comic books. This one is a worthy addition to the canon.
- All Talk, Very Little Action In Nation Of Yakkers in
TVBlog on
01/22/2021
Forget about baseball or football -- America's national pastime is talking, either doing it or listening to it.
- Wing And A Prayer: 'The Rev' Takes Its Place In Front Pew in
TVBlog on
01/21/2021
The introduction of a new reality series begs the age-old question: Why do some of these kinds of TV shows work and others do not?
- Whole World Will Be Watching Our Un-Peaceful Transition in
TVBlog on
01/20/2021
It is hard to consider this year's transition of power as "peaceful" when it will be seen originating from an armed encampment.
- On HBO, Artist Complains About Bob Ross' 'Happy Little Trees' in
TVBlog on
01/19/2021
"Bob Ross was wrong," asserts watercolorist John Lurie at the outset of his new show. "Everybody can't paint. It's not true."
- Press The Snooze Button On CW's Sleep-'Walker' in
TVBlog on
01/18/2021
Instead of generating excitement in the manner of the old series, the new "Walker" induces drowsiness.
- Guest-Host Stunt, Trebek Tributes Putting 'Jeopardy' In Jeopardy in
TVBlog on
01/15/2021
Let this "TV Blog" serve as an alarm: Our national TV treasure known as "Jeopardy!" is under threat.
- New 'Batwoman' Makes Non-Traditional Debut On The CW in
TVBlog on
01/14/2021
Changing an actor or actress in mid-series in a prominent role is a time-honored tradition in network television.
- What's The Point? New Sitcom Is Parade Of Stereotypes in
TVBlog on
01/13/2021
In "Call Your Mother," Kyra Sedgwick plays a single, "mature" mom living in Iowa whose two grown children live in Los Angeles.
- When Angry Anchorman Attacks, No Brand Is Safe in
TVBlog on
01/12/2021
Who's next on Anderson Cooper's hit list? Red Lobster? Applebee's? Marriott Courtyard?
Comments by Adam All comments by Adam
- Jimmy Dean Product Placement Almost Kills Young Sheldon
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/17/2017)
This just in (Monday, 11-20-17): The Jimmy Dean brand did not pay for this product placement, a spokesperson for Tyson Foods (parent company of Jimmy Dean) clarified in an email to the TV Blog. -- ABuckman
- 'Simpsons' Halloween Special Is Brand Slam For Butterfinger
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
10/16/2017)
Columnist's update: Al Jean, executive producer of "The Simpsons," informs me via Twitter today (10-17-17) that Kang and Kodos are indeed visible in "Treehouse Of Horror XXVIII" as "candies" in the trick-or-treat candy bowl also occupied by the Simpson family candy bars (although not in the above publicity photo, apparently). He was gracious in his correction, wishing me a Happy Halloween, which I hearby pass on to all readers of the TV Blog here. My one-word Twitter reply to him was: "D'oh!"
- Message To P.R. People: Stop 'Reaching Out' To Me, OK?
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/11/2016)
To all who read this blog post and especially to those who emailed me and/or left a comment here: I am very gratified by the attention this post has received since its publication last Friday. Good, bad or indifferent, I am grateful for your readership. All best, A. Buckman
- 'TV Blog' Marks No. 600, Reflects Back On Era Of Massive Change
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/02/2016)
Thank you for this comment, Mr. Lantz. I have enjoyed reading your comments on these and other blogs here on MediaPost. Thank you for reading. -- ABuckman
- 'TV Blog' Marks No. 600, Reflects Back On Era Of Massive Change
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/02/2016)
What a nice comment to receive, Ms. Todd. I am grateful for your readership. -- ABuckman
- The Politicalization Of Television
by
Gary Holmes
(MediaDailyNews on
10/24/2016)
@GaryHolmes: Great column. -- ABuckman
- 'Westworld' Boldly Goes Where Man And Movies Have Gone Before
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
09/29/2016)
Thank you, Mr. Gibbons, for leaving a comment here and for reading my review of Westworld. I am grateful for your readership. But please let me emphasize that it is never my intention to dissuade anyone from sampling a TV show they are interested in just because I wrote a negative review of it. This show rubbed me the wrong way, but that doesn't mean anyone else should not enjoy it. The fact is, if you feel you might like the show, then by all means, please don't let my negativity prevent you from watching it. Thanks again for reading. -- ABuckman
- Obnoxious 'White House' Doc Reveals How First Families Live Like Royalty
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
07/12/2016)
I wish to thank everyone who left a comment here this week concerning this TV blog I wrote about Tuesday's PBS "White House" documentary. I am grateful for your readership and for the effort you made to post your comments.A couple of things, if I may: To the reader who called me a "twit," let me please note that this is not the first time I have been called this. In fact, it's one of the names I listed in one of the first paragraphs of my book titled "JERK: How I Wasted My Life Watching Television," part of which was about the give-and-take that exists between a columnist and his readers."[Readers of my newspaper columns] had plenty of names for me," I wrote. "They called me a 'phony,' a 'twit,' an 'ass,' an 'a--hole,' a 'bonehead,' an 'idiot,' a 'hack,' a 'gasbag,' a 'scumbag,' a 'schmuck,' a 'fool,' a 'd--k,' a 'hypocrite' and a 'moron.' " It comes with the territory, and so does being called "cranky," by the way ...To the reader who asked if I watched the show: Yes, of course I did, a day or two before I wrote the column (the show was provided in advance of its airdate by PBS). I too found the part about Harry Truman's vital and very laudable role in saving the White House to be fascinating, and something I did not know previously. It did not save the show for me, however. I majored in history and journalism in college. You are free to draw whatever conclusions you wish about the quality of my education ...As for Motel 6, I have never stayed in one, but I would have no problem doing so. I don't know why this chain's good name is applied so frequently as a synonym for "bad motel." They seem nice to me.That's all for now. Thanks again for reading. Have a great weekend. -- ABuckman
- And The Beat Goes On: Mayhem In The Streets Revives Baby Boomer Memories
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
07/08/2016)
I will look into that book, Nina. Thanks for reading ... -- ABuckman
- Late-Night Comics Respond To Orlando Attacks
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
06/15/2016)
Links can now be found at the end of today's TV blog. -- ABuckman

About Edit
You haven't told us anything about yourself! Surely you've got something to say. Tell us a little something.