I screen plenty of TV shows so I can interview the makers/creators, especially in animation. But what impresses me from what I casually watch on TV? These are my picks for the best television series, special programs and events of 2021:
“American Idol”: Paula Abdul Guest Judge & Randy Jackson Cameo (ABC)
“Big Shot” (Disney+)
“Call Your Mother” (ABC)
“Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC)
“Chain Reaction” (Game Show Network)
“College Bowl” (NBC)
“Conan” Series Finale (TBS)
“Dark Side of the ‘90s” (VICE)
“Field of Dreams Game”: Opening Remarks from Kevin Costner (FOX)
“The Globe” (Discovery+)
“Halston” (Netflix)
“Jay Leno’s Garage” (CNBC)
“Jeopardy!”: Alex Trebek’s Final Episode (Syndicated)
“Last Man Standing” Series Finale (FOX)
“LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan: Cicely Tyson’s Final Interview” (Syndicated)
“Making It” Season 3 (NBC)
“Making the Cut” Season 2 (Prime Video)
“A Night at the Academy Museum” (ABC)
“The Price Is Right 50 Years Special” (CBS)
“Snackmasters” (Cooking Channel)
“Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” (CNN)
“The Story of Late Night” (CNN)
“Streets of Dreams with Marcus Lemonis” (CNBC)
“Superstore” Series Finale (NBC)