John Maynard

The end result is a hilarious spoof of the popular lifeguard series, following in the footsteps of the short-lived "Police Squad," which so brilliantly mocked cop dramas.

For those who can't stomach the syrupy sounds of today's boy bands, consider this your warning. The program is full of the kind of sugarcoated songs that dominate today's pop charts. [24 March 2000, p.C07]

Ramsay is mean to the point of being unlikable. ... But viewers who like their reality shows with a dash of nastiness may revel in just how cruel he can be. [29 May 2005]

"Family Guy" fans, prepare to be disappointed: "American Dad" looks a lot like its predecessor, but it lacks the zing and smarts that made "Family Guy" a cult hit. [1 May 2005]

The result: extreme silliness but more than enough laughs to make the half-hour investment worthwhile. [23 Jul 2003]

At times, it's overboard and maybe a bit giggle-inducing, like watching little kids play dress-up. But overboard is exactly where Gossip Girl wants to be--and what viewers must embrace when taking the guilty plunge.

This new drama has bad dialogue to spare, too, which mars an otherwise distinctive, better-than-average police show.

It's easy to root for the very watchable Greer, both as the underdog and as a charming actress who deserves a better script.

All the slick production values and some decent music in Nashville can't make up for these one-dimensional subjects, and their angst over their fledgling careers grows tiresome.

The characters of Cashmere are utterly lacking in that quality, and it's not long before their self-absorption and selfishness become unbearable.