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.

2016 NBA Finals TV schedule on ABC

June 2, 2016 Ryan Berenz

In a rematch of the 2015 NBA Finals, the defending champion Golden State Warriors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016 NBA title. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series tips off Thursday, June 2, at 9pm ET on ABC. ABC has exclusive coverage of the Finals, with games in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, and games online and on mobile devices through WatchESPN. Mike Breen calls the games with analysts Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and reporter Doris Burke. 2016 NBA Finals on ABC schedule Date Time (ET) Telecast Thu, June 2 6 p.m. SportsCenter 8:30 p.m. NBA Countdown 9 […]

NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2016 TV Schedule on NBC Sports

May 30, 2016 Ryan Berenz

NBC, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra combine to televise the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Finals best-of-seven series between the Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins and the Western Conference champion San Jose Sharks. Game 1 is Monday, May 31, on NBC at Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center. Play-by-play commentator Mike “Doc” Emrick calls the games with analyst Eddie Olczyk and “Inside-the-Glass” analyst Pierre McGuire. NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2016 TV schedule on NBC Sports Monday, May 30 Game 1: Pittsburgh 3, San Jose 2 Wednesday, June 1 Game 2: San Jose at Pittsburgh, NBCSN, 8pm ET Saturday, June 4 Game 3: Pittsburgh at San […]

Discovery Channel Alaskan Bush People recap: Growing the Wolfpack

May 29, 2016 Ryan Berenz

Go Here For All Of Your AWESOME And EXXXTREME Alaskan Bush People Needs! In Season 4, Episode 4 of Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People, “Growing the Wolfpack” (May 27), the Browns take advantage of an early spring to make progress on unfinished business. But a visitor from Billy’s distant past brings potential to undermine the future of Browntown and what means to be a member of the wolfpack. Spring has come early to Chicago Bears Island. The Good Lord and drastic climate change have given the Browns an opportunity to catch up on various chores and projects that were neglected over the […]

500 Milestone: 100th running of the Indy 500 Sunday on ABC

May 29, 2016 Ryan Berenz

The Memorial Day weekend tradition celebrates a big milestone with the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 from famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 29. Top drivers competing for the Borg-Warner Trophy include Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves, Simon Pagenaud, Tony Kanaan, and last season’s Indy 500 winner, Juan Pablo Montoya. Canada’s James Hinchcliffe starts the race at the pole position. With a record 100 cameras in use, ABC airs the Indy 500 for the 52nd consecutive year, and the race will stream live on WatchESPN for the first time. Prerace coverage begins at 11am ET, with the green flag […]

F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2016 TV coverage on NBC Sports

May 28, 2016 Ryan Berenz

The biggest day in motorsports begins with the F1 Monaco Grand Prix live on NBC Sunday, May 29. F1 returns to one of the most famous and scenic courses, the Circuit de Monaco, for the prestigious race. Sunday’s coverage begins at 7am ET with F1 Countdown on NBCSN, followed by live race coverage at 7:30am ET on NBC. Following the race, NBCSN airs F1 Extra at 10am ET. Leigh Diffey calls the race with analysts David Hobbs and Steve Matchett, and F1 insider Will Buxton. ALSO SEE: 2016 F1 TV Schedule On NBC Sports Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardi of Australia won the pole position for the Monaco […]

FOX Airs 2016 UEFA Champions League Final From Milan

May 28, 2016 Ryan Berenz

Stadio Guiseppe Meazza in Milan, Italy, is the site of the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final match, airing live on Saturday, May 28, on FOX. Pregame coverage begins at 2pm ET, with the match beginning at 2:30pm ET. For the second time in three years, Real Madrid faces rival Atletico de Madrid. Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League Final in 2014. Here’s the press release with additional programming details from FOX Sports: Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid Look for Second UEFA Champions League Title in Three Years in Rematch of 2014 Final vs. Atletico de Madrid World-Renowned Recording Artists […]

Martin Short talks NBC’s Maya & Marty and death by … llama?

May 27, 2016 Ryan Berenz

Perhaps you recall Martin Short and Maya Rudolph (in full Beyoncé glory) performing onstage together at SNL’s 40th anniversary special, or The Maya Rudolph Show, a one-off NBC special from May 2014. Those two TV blips have spawned the new hourlong variety/sketch series Maya & Marty, premiering on Tuesday, May 31, following the season debut of America’s Got Talent. Lorne Michaels executive produces Maya & Marty, taped in front of a studio audience and featuring comic virtuosos Rudolph, Short, current SNL player Kenan Thompson and lots of special guests spoofing newsworthy people and events. The premiere episode features guests […]

The Price Is Right Primetime Special: Survivor

Reality show stars come on down to The Price Is Right primetime specials

May 23, 2016 Ryan Berenz

Stars of CBS reality series “come on down!” to play The Price Is Right with fans for three nights on CBS beginning Monday, May 23, at 8pm ET/PT. On Monday, The Price Is Right host Drew Carey welcomes some of Survivor’s top players, including Rob Mariano, Tina Wesson and Rupert Boneham, and a special guest appearance by Jeff Probst. On Tuesday at 8pm ET/PT, The Price Is Right features some of Big Brother’s most popular houseguests, including Will Kirby, Janelle Pierzina and Rachel Reilly. Big Brother host Julie Chen makes a special appearance. Things wrap up on Wednesday at 8pm […]

Discovery Channel Alaskan Bush People recap: Winter Watch

May 22, 2016 Ryan Berenz

Go Here For All Of Your AWESOME And EXXXTREME Alaskan Bush People Needs! In Season 4, Episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People, “Winter Watch” (May 20), Billy sees an opportunity to tie up loose ends, fortify his connection with the bush, and keep his family close with a visit to the winter watch of Excursion Inlet. Along the way, a failing anchor changes everything. In Loving Memory … I hope you’re all ready to “fortify your connection with the bush,” because I sure as hell am after last week’s carnival of crap. This week’s episode, “Winter Watch,” is a rather […]

Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace: 2016 FA Cup TV coverage on FOX

May 21, 2016 Ryan Berenz

The final match for the Emirates FA Cup takes place Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London, as favored Manchester United goes against Crystal Palace. Manchester United is will try to tie Arsenal for the most FA Cup titles with 12. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, is playing in its first FA Cup Final since 1990, when it lost to Man U. The FA Cup Final airs live on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, May 21, with pregame coverage at 12pm ET. Rob Stone hosts the coverage with analysts Eric Wynalda and Warren Barton, and live on-site analysis from Brad Friedel. John […]