Heldenfels discusses predecessor and his Smothers Brothers book

Current Beacon Journal television critic Rich Heldenfels discusses his 1980-83 predecessor, David Bianculli, and David's book about the Smothers Brothers in today's Beacon Journal.

David's book is "Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," which he will discuss at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Akron/Summit County Library auditorium, 60 S. High Street in downtown Akron. Parking is free after 6 p.m. in the High/Market streets deck.

David is an associate professor at Glassboro, New Jersey's Rowan University, runs a Web site, TV Worth Watching, and is a contributor and guest host for National Public Radio's "Fresh Air."

Bianculli was succeeded by Mark Dawidziak, current Plain Dealer TV critic, at the BJ. Heldenfels followed Mark in the job. I was the TV Editor for all three.

Click on the headline to read Heldenfels' interview of Bianculli.