Boo Boo is critic-proof. Call it vulgar, call it schlock, call it a cup of flatulence, call it whatever you like. But John Waters called it first: America loves its trash culture, smells and all.

A wildly funny family sitcom. ... I am in love with all of them after the first half hour. [5 Jan 2000]

Even for sitcoms, "Sunny" is often a vile, twisted beast that crosses the line of acceptable taste. But it can also be highly amusing, and the addition of DeVito and Archer does nothing to diminish that. [29 Jun 2006]

Lacks the hard, uncomfortable edges of [FX's also premiering] "Starved," but it's clear this show wants and intends to do a little damage, too. [4 Aug 2005]

Gorgeous to look at. [25 Mar 1999]

If he wanted to be a tiresome, name- dropping, motormouth, obnoxious boor, he is more than successful. But why? [20 Jun 2001]

As a law show, "McBeal" is not as good as "The Practice." It has a lot of unrealistic, implausible, even surrealistic law. What it does well is show the compassionate, human side of the law profession, outside the courtroom. [9 Feb 1998]

We know damn well it's not the same show as it was in the old days. ... I will even admit some of the shows are pretty bad this year. But when they hit one out of the ballpark, it's a thing of beauty. [3 Dec 1997]

"Buffy" is the best show of the year about kids in high school, with the most refreshingly original dialogue and pop cultural references. [17 Nov 1997]

It's somewhere between a small and a big bust. [24 Sep 1997]

There is an engaging sleaziness about "The Practice" that makes it special. [7 Apr 1997]

In the beginning, I thought it was well done, marvelously quirky and creepy, beautifully photographed, extraordinarily moody and well acted. But I can't imagine a reason to watch another episode. [27 Oct 1996]

The best new drama of the season, the only one of the 44 new shows that could join "Law & Order," "Homicide," "NYPD Blue," "Murder One" in the pantheon of quality shows. [11 Oct 1996]

"Ink" is not the worse thing I've seen this year. But was it worth the long wait? I don't think so. [21 Oct 1996]

"NYPD Blue" is no longer cutting-edge TV. ... It has become a soap. [14 Oct 1996]

"Spin City" doesn't have a good joke, other than Michael J. Fox. He has to carry the show himself. He has to be what makes you laugh. In the first three episodes he is not funny, he is cute. [7 Oct 1996]

It's one of those prehistoric kind of shows that is heartwarming and wholesome, that made me chuckle with the family and even cry. [26 Aug 1996]

The writing is witty, the acting wonderful, the production values superb. It's a little cornball and musty, but, hey, that's what comes from authenticity. And "Remember WENN" above all is fun - at least for anyone who knew radio when. [10 Jan 1996]

It is a brilliantly written and played comedy with sharp repartee and genuine laughs. [31 Aug 1995]

The first case in this innovative series is terrific. [18 Sep 1995]

It's not insulting to the intelligence. The first episode is promising and mildly, if not wildly, amusing. What it has going for it more than the laugh track is good writing and performances. [21 Sep 1995]

Much better than the second season, happily. [12 Jun 1995]

Kind of silly. [11 May 1995]

It's too sitcommy ... But I still love the concept of "NewsRadio." ... And most importantly for the future, "NewsRadio" has some strong people in the supporting cast. [20 Mar 1995]

"The Critic" is still not for everybody. That's what I love about it. [5 Mar 1995]

Well written, well produced and well acted. [02 Jan 1995, p.B41]

The best new show of the year. [28 Dec 1994]

A socially responsible, heartwarming, beautifully made, written and acted series. [8 Sep 1994]