Robin Roberts’ ‘Turning the Tables’ Is an Exercise in Tactical Openness: TV Review

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticEarly on in the new Peacock series “Ex-Rated,” host Andy Cohen does something somewhat unusual, for him: He gives a little bit of himself.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThere’s an obvious grabbiness to the premise of “Fantasy Island” — the 1977-84 ABC drama now revived as a Fox summer soap. In the show’s first run, Ricardo Montalbán and Hervé Villechaize were hoteliers able to alter reality per guests’ cravings, often in frightening ways.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticNicole Kidman’s recent outings in scripted series TV — “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing,” both on HBO — made similar propositions to the viewer: Explore an exclusive world through the eyes of a woman who cannot see it fully. Both featured Kidman as a privileged woman hiding from an obvious truth about her life.

Robin Roberts has an incredibly strong relationship and while her partner Amber Laign is notoriously private, she occasionally features in posts on the star's social media.MORE: Robin Roberts announces courageous career move in emotional postAnd most recently, the Good Morning America co-anchor took to Instagram to share some impressive photos from an extra special date night.The date night in question was to celebrate Robin and Amber's 16th anniversary, and Amber pulled out all the stops to

Robin Roberts and her partner Amber Laign have one of the most solid relationships in showbiz, having recently celebrated 16 years together. MORE: Robin Roberts reveals inspiring change at work alongside Michael StrahanFans adore watching their adventures on social media, from their travels to their trips out with their rescue dog Lukas.

Robin Roberts is an inspiring journalist and many people wake up watching her on Good Morning America at the start of each weekday.MORE: Robin Roberts announces courageous career move in emotional postWhat's more, the 60-year-old is always thinking of others, and recently revealed a big change in the GMA studios that was all for a good cause.In a segment alongside her co-anchor Michael Strahan, Robin invited all of the GMA interns into the studio for the first time, with them having only ever

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticLast year, Paris Hilton appeared in the documentary “This Is Paris,” in which she made the argument that she isn’t the person we see on TV. Her somewhat vapid persona, she said, purposefully obscures her real self.

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Good Morning America star Robin Roberts and Amber Laign are celebrating 16 years together, and to mark their anniversary, the pair had the most romantic dinner.MORE: Robin Roberts' luxury home with partner Amber Laign could be a hotelAmber arranged an outside meal for the pair at the Sub Edge Farm, and Robin documented their romantic evening on her Instagram Stories.WATCH: Robin Roberts enjoys snow day with partner Amber LaignTheir anniversary meal sounded mouth-watering, as they had the options

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticIt’s rare to see a series that conjures up a sense of place quite as well as does FX’s new “Reservation Dogs.” The series, set in and shot in Oklahoma with a cast, set of directors and writers’ room made up entirely of Indigenous people, lets us into a world television too rarely goes. The title reservation, a rural place where the only fun is what one makes for oneself, is a place our characters are keen to escape.

Good Morning America host Robin Roberts made an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about her career and life during the pandemic, including happier days.READ: Robin Roberts shares emotional reason she's grateful to be turning 60She also opened up to host Ryan Seacrest about celebrating a particularly huge milestone during the pandemic, that being her 60th birthday in November of 2020.WATCH: Robin Roberts getting ESPYs ready"I turned 60! I'm proud! I can say it!" she said.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThe key to Barack Obama’s electoral success — and to the ways his post-presidency will continue to evolve — could be his talent as a writer.It’s not simply his eloquence, his ability to convey his beliefs to a sprawling and fractious electorate. It’s also his gift at packaging his experiences and image of himself.

Robin Roberts is ready to get real. The veteran TV journalist is hosting her own new talk series, and she's getting candid with celeb guests about everything from coming out for the first time publicly to being by her mom's side when she passed away.Roberts recently spoke with ET's Lauren Zima and she opened up about hosting the new series,, and how her mom would have felt about the open and honest interviews that the series will showcase.«My mom loved conversation.

Robin Roberts has an exciting start to the week as she marked a special milestone with her beloved partner Amber Laign.MORE: Robin Roberts announces courageous career move in emotional postThe Good Morning America star was inundated with celebratory messages after sharing a heartfelt tribute to Amber on Instagram on Monday.The couple were marking 16 years since their first date, and Robin treated her followers to a video of the pair singing at a glitzy event. VIDEO: GMA's Robin Roberts shares

The wait is nearly over: LeVar Burton begins his stint as a "Jeopardy!" guest host on Monday, July 26. Following a passionate social media campaign led by fans, the "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek" star was announced as part of the show’s final lineup of guest hosts in April.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe wait is nearly over: LeVar Burton begins his stint as a “Jeopardy!” guest host on Monday, July 26.Following a passionate social media campaign led by fans, the “Reading Rainbow” and “Star Trek” star was announced as part of the show’s final lineup of guest hosts in April.

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“Jeopardy!” guest-host Robin Roberts celebrated what would have been Alex Trebek’s 81st birthday with a special message Thursday.

Robin Roberts is one of the most popular daytime stars and has a legion of fans who tune in to Good Morning America each morning.MORE: Robin Roberts gets fans talking with major career announcementThere are many strings to the 60-year-old's bow though, and this week the star is the latest guest-host on Jeopardy.Robin revealed that the decision was a "courageous" one in a heartfelt post dedicated to the late Alex Trebek, who tragically passed away in November at the age of 80, following a battle