He has had a lifelong interest in radio and television. He made his TV debut at age 3 with his sisters and brother on Cincinnati's Uncle Al Show on Dec. 28, 1956.

His column philosophy: "I understand that people are very busy, so I try to inform everyone about TV gems worth watching through my column."

E-mail: jkiesewetter@enquirer.com; phone: (513) 768-8519; fax: (513) 768-8330; mail: John Kiesewetter, The Cincinnati Enquirer; 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

S E P T E M B E R   2 0 0 3
• HBO, basic cable grab a mob of statues - 55th annual Prime-Time Emmy Awards
• And the Emmys should go to ...
• 'I'm With Her' writer really is
• 'Juniors' first fall casualty

A U G U S T   2 0 0 3
• Warren County Scoutmaster pitches camp with 'Survivor'
• 'Temptation' returns - why?
• ESPN strives for reality - Football drama a little like Mariemont High
• Big-time producer reshapes TV
• Watch Channel 64 and see Reds win
• WLWT to dump Springer in '04 - Ch. 64 will air it after that
• 'The O.C.' verges on must-see - New Fox series peeks at rich and famous

J U L Y   2 0 0 3
• Michaels looks forward to return to Reds' booth
• Viewers turn off reality shows
• Bauer gets partner in new '24'
• Brolin to play Reagan on miniseries
• DeGeneres felt like only fish voicing 'Nemo'
• 'Practice' states its case for the future
• Appraiser Cowan to co-host new antiques show on PBS
• Press always meets with surprises
• Local 'Model' awaits tonight
• Show host tells story of his own rebound

J U N E   2 0 0 3
• Sheila Gray brightens mornings
• A late-night Jones
• Reds quiet on reliever for Nuxhall
• Channel 64 debuts weather
• Reality over reruns this summer

M A Y   2 0 0 3
• Despite their finales, shows will go on
• Swap opens possibilities for NBC stars
• Couric-Leno trade could be fun
• 'West Wing' under new administration
• You'll love Rachel York more than three-hour 'Lucy'
• Stepchild Radio WAIF find new home

A P R I L   2 0 0 3
• A young actor to watch
• Celebrity ending for 'Survivor' Bingham
• Cable recorder will change viewers' habits
• WVXU pair earn role in Peabody show
• Save Our Shows
• Luxury seats steal home from telecasts

M A R C H   2 0 0 3
• Hemmer praises first-hand war reports
• Clinton-Dole debate rather pointless
• New 'Bachelor' scion of tire pioneer
• Reality trend rolls into spring

F E B R U A R Y   2 0 0 3
• 'Greek Life' hopes for fat ratings
• Do weather with 100% chance of apologies
• Retro TV: Same in name only
• NBC makes case for courtroom humor
• When it comes to authenticity, 'CSI: Miami' is dead-on
• Another tragedy unfolds on TV - Kids get bad news instead of cartoons
• 'Alias' role helps actor make a name

J A N U A R Y   2 0 0 3
• Fox's '54321' hopes to lure X-fans
• Jimmy Who? You laugh now ...
• Make 'Friends' with reruns next season
• Hollywood better than ol' reality show stuff
• Football on HDTV looks really super
•'Good Guy' Rhodes at home on WSAI
•'Berenstain Bears' find home at PBS

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