Articles by Ryan Berenz

About Ryan Berenz

Member of the Television Critics Association. Charter member of the Ancient and Mystic Society of No Homers. Squire of the Ancient & Benevolent Order of the Lynx, Lodge 49, Long Beach, Calif. Costco Wholesale Gold Star Member since 2011.

Peyton Manning homecoming: Broncos at Colts Sunday on NBC

October 20, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Peyton Manning homecoming: Broncos at Colts Sunday on NBC: Sunday Night Football features Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning returning to Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Colts, the team for which he played 14 seasons and won a Super Bowl. NFL fans — Indianapolis Colts fans in particular — have had this Sunday Night Football game circled on the calendar since the schedule came out in the spring. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning returns to Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Colts, the team for which he played 14 seasons and won a Super Bowl. Broncos at Colts airs on Sunday, Oct. […]

2013 World Series TV schedule

October 18, 2013 Ryan Berenz

2013 World Series TV schedule: The best-of-seven-game World Series starts Wednesday, Oct. 23, on FOX at Fenway Park in Boston, home of the AL champion Red Sox. The Sox have home-field advantage in the series thanks to the Junior Circuit’s 3-0 win over the NL in the All-Star Game. The NL will be represented by the St. Louis Cardinals, who with the Red Sox have combined for four World Series titles since 2004. World Series Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for Oct. 31. FOX’s broadcast team of Joe Buck and Tim McCarver call the action. Critics won’t have McCarver […]

Figure skating TV schedule: 2013 Skate America

October 17, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Figure skating TV schedule: 2013 Hilton HHonors Skate America: NBC airs live coverage of the ISU Grand Prix Series Skate America from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4pm ET, featuring live performances from the ladies’ free skate and coverage of the men’s free skate. icenetwork.com again offers a live and on demand streaming package of figure skating events. Icenetwork.com’s ISU Grand Prix Skate America Schedule All times Eastern. Friday, Oct. 18 7:00 p.m.: Men’s short program 8:45 p.m.: Short dance Saturday, Oct. 19 12:00 p.m.: Pairs short program 1:30 p.m.: Ladies short program 7:00 p.m.: […]

Totally ’80s The Goldbergs recap: Why’re You Hitting Yourself?

October 16, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Totally ’80s The Goldbergs recap: Why’re You Hitting Yourself? (Original airdate on ABC Oct. 15) Beverly tries to play matchmaker for her father, while Adam and Barry bond after they discover a scrambled adult TV channel. Totally Well Done: “I ordered the steak, she ordered the me.” – Pops Totally ’80s Randomness: Another Voltron t-shirt, Carly Simon lips, partially ripped Hulkamania T-shirt, General Hospital‘s Luke and Laura HA! I kill me!: “ALF eats cats and says what he thinks.” – Barry Cable TV Remote Or Accordion? Cable TV “remotes” were monstrosities, though provided us with more fun as kids than […]

POV: 56 Up premieres on PBS Oct. 14

October 14, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Director Michael Apted’s documentary 56 Up premieres as an installment of PBS’ POV film series on Monday, Oct. 14, at 10pm ET (check local listings). In 1964, the documentary Seven Up! studied contemporary British society by asking 7-year-olds from different backgrounds about their lives and hopes for the future. Every seven years since, director Michael Apted’s Up film series revisited members of the group, revealing how the “kids” have fared through the stages of life and how their perspectives evolved. Now at age 56, the group members face the personal, health and career challenges of middle age. But Apted found […]

WCQ USA vs. Panama TV channel

October 14, 2013 Ryan Berenz

WCQ USA vs. Panama TV channel: The CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying match between the USMNT and Panama on Tuesday, Oct. 15, airs on beIN Sport. ALSO SEE: World Cup qualifier: Mexico vs Costa Rica on Telemundo WCQ USA vs Jamaica, Mexico vs Panama TV channels The US Men’s National Team clinched the top spot in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but a lot still rides on the USMNT’s match vs. Panama in Panama City on Tuesday, Oct. 15. That game will air live in the U.S. on beIN Sport (click here to find beIN Sport […]

MLB ALCS 2013 TV schedule: Tigers vs. Red Sox

October 11, 2013 Ryan Berenz

MLB ALCS 2013 TV schedule: Tigers vs. Red Sox: The two teams who’ve emerged victorious from the American League Division Series, the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, now face each other for the right to play for the World Series. Game 1 of the best-of-seven-game American League Championship Series airs Saturday, Oct. 12, on FOX, which has exclusive coverage of the ALCS through Oct. 20 if it takes seven games to decide the series. The complete ALCS 2013 TV schedule and press release from FOX below: ALSO SEE: MLB NLCS 2013 TV schedule on TBS FOX SPORTS FIELDS […]

WCQ USA vs Jamaica, Mexico vs Panama TV channels

October 11, 2013 Ryan Berenz

WCQ USA vs. Jamaica, Mexico vs. Panama TV channels: ESPN networks air 39 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers from Oct. 11-15, including USA vs. Jamaica and Mexico vs. Panama. The U.S Men’s National Team has already qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but will use the remaining CONCACAF matches, including this one Oct. 11 vs. Jamaica in Kansas City (ESPN), to help determine its roster. Mexico is in a must-win situation vs. Panama and hopes to get a boost from playing at home at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City (ESPNEWS). The complete press release and schedule from ESPN: 39 FIFA […]

MLB NLCS 2013 TV schedule: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

October 11, 2013 Ryan Berenz

NLCS 2013 TV schedule: The National League Division Series has pared the NL down to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who face each other in the best-of-seven-game National League Championship Series hoping to represent the NL in the World Series. TBS has exclusive coverage of the NLCS, which begins on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8pm ET, with Game 1 and could last until Oct. 19 if the series goes seven games. ALSO SEE: MLB ALCS 2013 TV schedule on FOX From the Turner Sports press release: TBS’ Exclusive Coverage of the National League Championship Series – […]

Totally ’80s The Goldbergs Blog: Mini Murray

October 9, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Totally ’80s The Goldbergs Blog: Mini Murray (original airdate on ABC Oct. 8, 2013) Wanting to buy a pair of Reebok Pumps, Barry works with Murray to earn the money and discovers a knack for selling furniture. Beverly uses Adam’s fear of Poltergeist to get affection. Totally Best Line: “Here’s the thing about your dream. It’s stupid.” – Murray Totally Pumping Up, Airing Out: Barry wants the Reebok Pump basketball shoe (original retail price $175!) to compensate for being truly horrible at basketball. Totally The Least Popular Of Disney Mice: The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was indeed a real movie. […]