Category Archives: Cable

HBO’s Country Doctor Casts Timely Shadow on U.S. Healthcare

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Judith Trojan

“I’ve learned from being poor. I’ve learned from being hungry. I’ve had two kidney transplants and been as sick as a lot of the patients I’ve taken care of,” says Dr. James Graham. Dr. Graham had a rough start.  He … Continue reading →

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Mariska Hargitay Reclaims her Childhood in My Mom, Jayne

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Judith Trojan

“I’ve spent most of my life feeling ashamed of my mother… a person that I have no memory of… a person who’s voice I didn’t want to hear,” recalls Award-winning actress and freshman director Mariska Hargitay near the close of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Pee-wee Herman on Screen and Off

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Judith Trojan

The summer of 1988 ushered in an odd lot of male screen heartthrobs. They came in all shapes and sizes, saddled with such monikers as Roger Rabbit, Crocodile Dundee, Dirty Harry and Johnny Five.  It was the perfect summer for … Continue reading →

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The Sopranos Creator David Chase Hits the Doc on HBO

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Judith Trojan

“Everybody made a deal with the Devil. Tony is really the Devil’s representative.” —David Chase. If, like me, you’re a die-hard fan of the HBO series, The Sopranos, be sure not to miss Oscar®-winning director Alex Gibney’s latest film project, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Norman Lear (1922-2023)

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Judith Trojan

“My family is the greatest joy in my life,” says 93-year-old Norman Lear at the close of Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You, the 2016 documentary profile of the trailblazing TV writer/producer filmed for American Masters by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. … Continue reading →

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Bows on HBO

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“We don’t play down to kids.  We just have a very short audience.”—Joe Raposo, Sesame Street composer. There are few more pleasurable strolls than the one kids take every day down Sesame Street.  Since its debut on public TV on … Continue reading →

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Mare of Easttown Nabs 16 Emmy Nods and an Upcoming HBO Marathon

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“I had a very specific vision. I wanted to tell a story about home and the people I grew up with and yet make it entertaining and wrap a mystery around it.”—Brad Ingelsby, screenwriter and creator, Mare of Easttown. Brad … Continue reading →

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HBO’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Returns with Gripping New Episode

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“A violent crime never ends with a victim. A singular act reverberates, its wounds appearing in other people, sometimes months and years later. The pain ricochets.”—Michelle McNamara. Nothing fascinates me more than twisty murder mysteries and psychological thrillers. Binging on … Continue reading →

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Ann Roth Oscar Shoe-In for Ma Rainey’s Pitch Perfect Costumes

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“Nothing wrong with having nice shoes.  A man gotta have some shoes to dance like this.”— Chadwick Boseman aka Levee in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Nicole’s nose.  Meryl’s caftan.  Tippy’s mink coat.  Brenda’s red fox coat.  Viola’s gold teeth and … Continue reading →

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HBO’s Allen v. Farrow Sheds New Light on Family Trauma

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“This is someone I loved more than anyone else. You can love somebody and be afraid of them.”–Dylan Farrow. I can’t remember when I didn’t have a crush on Woody Allen.  I absolutely adored his films, his humor and the … Continue reading →

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