Dean Richards
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Rachael Ray Show ending after 17 years
A longtime WGN-TV favorite, The Rachael Ray Show, has announced that it will end production at the end of its current season. The decision to end the daytime show comes after 17 years of whipping up recipes and interviewing celebrities. In a statement, the former Oprah producer said that it’s time to move on to […] → Read More
Dean’s Reviews: Missing, The Son, Women Talking
Check out WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards’ ratings for this weekend’s movie releases. → Read More
Wilco announces 2023 tour — including 3 shows in Chicago
CHICAGO — Chicago’s very own Wilco announced a tour Wednesday with three shows in their hometown. The band’s tour will start out with three shows in Chicago. The concerts are scheduled to be at the Riviera Theatre on March 23, March 24 and March 26. Wilco promises each show date will be different. Tickets are […] → Read More
Dean’s Home Videos: ‘Velma,’ ‘The Climb’ and more
Check out Dean’s streaming picks for this week from ‘Velma,’ ‘The Climb’ and more. → Read More
Dean shares recipe for Christmas Ham in the slow cooker
WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares a recipe for Christmas Ham in the slow cooker. Enjoy! Ingredients: 7-8 pound spiral-cut ham (bone-in or boneless) 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/… → Read More
Dean’s A-List Interviews: Helen Mirren in ‘1923’
Check out Dean’s interview with Helen Mirren, actor in the new series, ‘1923.’ Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! → Read More
Legendary Chicago broadcaster Floyd Brown dies at 92
CHICAGO — Legendary Chicago broadcaster Floyd Brown has died. Brown died over the weekend of natural causes, according to his son. He was 92. He spent 54-years of his life on Chicago TV and radio, and 28 of those years were spent at WGN. On television, he was an announcer, sportscaster and host of many […] → Read More
‘Emancipation’ more than cinematic dive into slavery
Will Smith steps into the role of Peter in what some critics say is one of the year’s best performances. → Read More
Dean’s A-List Interviews: Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon in ‘George and Tammy’
Dean speaks to actors Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon from the new series ‘George and Tammy.’ Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! → Read More
Dean’s A-List Interviews: David Harbour in ‘Violent Night’
Strager Things’ David Harbour makes his Christmas film debut with a gory twist. ‘Violent Night’ comes to theaters everywhere Friday. → Read More
Dean’s A-List Interviews: Will Ferrell and Ryan Renolds on new Christmas film
Comedy actors, Will Ferrell and Ryan Renolds talk about ‘Spirited,’ a new holiday fil and musical adaptation of Charles Dickens,’ ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer also speaks about the change in genre, for singing is a first for all the actors → Read More
Dean’s A-List Interviews: Dwayne Johnson in ‘Black Adam’
Dwayne Johnson joins us on WGN to talk about his new movie, ‘Black Adam’ and his favorite parts of fame, from making kids smile to being able to give back. → Read More
Dean’s Reviews: ‘Till’ and ‘Halloween Ends’
Check out Dean’s reviews on the two new films, “Till” and “Halloween Ends.” One is about the brutal murder of Emmett Till in 1955 and the other, the finale of the long chain of “Halloween’ series. → Read More
Dean’s Weekender: Chris Rock, Lyle Lovett and more
Check out Dean’s Weekender to get an inside look on the events coming to Chicago this weekend. → Read More
Dean’s Reviews: ‘Amsterdam’
Check out Dean’s review on the new drama/comedy film set in the 30s, ‘Amsterdam,’ featuring well-renown actors from Robert De Niro and Christian Bale to even pop artist Taylor Swift. → Read More
Dean shares recipe for baked apple cider donuts
Dean Richards shares his recipe for baked apple cider donuts. Ingredients:• 1 and 1/2 cups apple cider• 2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)*• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice*• 1/4 teaspoon salt• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted• 1 large egg, at room temperature• […] → Read More
Dean’s Home Video: Hellraiser, Catherine Called Birdy, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone
Halloween is everywhere in home video. Take a look at what’s new on streaming platforms this week. → Read More
Dean’s Reviews: ‘Bros’
Check out Dean’s review on the LGBTQ+ inspired rom-com, “Bros.” Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! → Read More
Dean’s Reviews: ‘Bros’
Check out Dean’s review on the LGBTQ+ inspired rom-com, “Bros.” Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! → Read More
Dean’s Weekender: The Notebook, Jack Harlow and more
Check out Dean’s weekender for the top events coming to Chicago this weekend Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! → Read More