Mickey Drexler (left) with CNBC anchor David Faber in “J.Crew and the Man Who Dressed America.”

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Television Review

‘J.Crew and the Man Who Dressed America’ offers look at Mickey Drexler

The numbers are staggering: Since Drexler took over as CEO in 2003, the company’s revenues have risen 170 percent to near $1.9 billion in 2011.

What’s on TV tonight: Critic’s corner for Friday, May 25

Sarah Rodman’s notes on Friday’s TV offerings, including “Paul Simon’s Graceland Journey: Under African Skies” at 10 p.m. on A&E.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/05/12/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/goldengirls.jpg Fearsome female foursomes of TV

Though we must say our goodbyes to the stars of “Desperate Housewives,” the tried-and-true TV formula that brought them together isn’t going anywhere.

Television

On ‘House,’ patients were a virtue

When the show ends Monday night, people will praise star Hugh Laurie. But the unsung heroes of “House” are often the actors who play patients.

“American Masters” profiles Johnny Carson, who as host of “The Tonight Show” from 1962 to 1992 commanded the world of late-night television.

Television Review

Closer look at the ‘King of Late Night’

“American Masters” profiles Johnny Carson, who as host of “The Tonight Show” from 1962 to 1992 commanded the world of late-night television.

HBO’s “Girls” has been criticized for not featuring any lead cast members of color.

Critic’s Notebook

Struggling with the diversity challenge on TV

Globe critic Sarah Rodman highlights shows that deftly make “visibility” invisible.