8 July 2004, by xanderbnd
LOS ANGELES — To those unfamiliar with the concept, the Television Critics Association July Press Tour sounds like a vacation with famous people and cocktail parties. We critics hear that all the time.
Far from it. It’s more accurate to think of the missives you’ll read over the next 2 1/2 weeks as "Tales From the Hollywood Front." Facing us will be fellow optimists (also known as producers and actors) praying they’ll hold on to their present gigs beyond the limited episode commitment (...)