Innholdsfortegnelse for June 24, 2019 i TV Guide Magazine

@TVGMMattRoush I was surprised that Fox canceled Star, presumably so the network could give more attention to promoting the final season of Empire, also from creator Lee Daniels. Couldn’t they bring the characters from Star over to Empire and wrap up those cliffhangers to bring fans some closure? The shows have crossed over before, and I don’t see why that can’t happen again. There’s even more wiggle room for the Star cast now that Jussie Smollett (Jamal) isn’t a series regular on Empire anymore.—Chris MATT ROUSH: You just might get your wish. While Daniels was unable to find Star a new home on cable or streaming, he did recently post a video on Instagram in which he teased that he would find a way to give fans some closure, adding,…

The heart of Stranger Things lies with our bike-riding, Dungeons & Dragons–playing heroes: superpowered Eleven (Brown), fiercely loyal Mike (Wolfhard), tough Max (Sink), good-hearted Lucas (McLaughlin), innocent Will (Schnapp) and science buff Dustin (Matarazzo). This season, they’re joined by new friends—and foes. Mayor Larry Kline “He’s a sleazy politician who enjoys the lime-light,” Cary Elwes, star of the classic 1987 fantasy The Princess Bride, reveals about his character. “He likes to take credit for everything and take charge of a situation. He’s not trustworthy.” Robin Sarcastic and smart Robin (Maya Hawke, daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke) serves scoops alongside former golden boy Steve (Joe Keery) at the mall’s ice cream shop. She partners with him and Dustin to crack a coded message they’re obsessed with deciphering. Heather Eleven…

Hallmark Channel’s annual holiday programming extravaganza is now a decade old and bigger than ever. Last year, more than 80 million people tuned in. Here’s a preview of 2019’s Countdown, which starts Friday, October 25. Number of new movies: 24 (with an additional 16 premiering during Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas”) Fresh faces: Kristin Chenoweth and Scott Wolf make their Hallmark Channel debut in November’s A Christmas Love Story. She plays a youth choir director; he’s the single dad of a talented student. “When you put them in the same scene, it’s sparkly!” says Hallmark exec Michelle Vicary. Returning faves: The gang’s all here: Candace Cameron Bure (Christmas Town), Jill Wagner (Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses), Jodie Sweetin and Andrew Walker (Merry & Bright), Lacey Chabert (Christmas in…

MOVIE PICKS Stonewall Movies 8/7c, TCM Fifty years ago today, the modern gay-rights movement began with the Stonewall riots. Tonight’s parade of pink films celebrate the LGBTQ community’s struggles and victories since then, beginning with the 1971 drama Some of My Best Friends Are…, starring a pre–Golden Girls Rue McClanahan and Fannie Flagg as two of the outcasts gathering at a gay bar on Christmas Eve. At 10/9c, Rita Moreno welcomes you to the sexy 1976 farce The Ritz. Harvey Fierstein’s excellent 1988 drag queen drama Torch Song Trilogy (with Matthew Broderick as his doomed lover) is next at 11:45/10:45c, followed by the scandalous 1970 sex-change comedy Myra Breckenridge at 2am/1c. The Japanese drama Funeral Parade of Roses (1970) wraps up the night at 3:45am/2:45c. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 8/7c,…

Newly Available Batman Begins (2005) Christopher Nolan directs this acclaimed (and ultra-dark) take on Gotham City’s famed Caped Crusader (Christian Bale). Berlin, I Love You (2019) Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Diego Luna and more look for love in Germany’s capital. Big Kill (2018) Christoph Sanders is the good guy; Lou Diamond Phillips and Jason Patric are bad in this homage to classic Westerns. Cabaret (1972) Willkommen! Bienvenue! If you enjoyed Fosse/Verdon on FX, then you know it’s time to come to the cabaret! Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman take Tennessee Williams’s epic family drama to great emotional heights. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) George Clooney directed this look at journalist Edward R. Murrow’s (David Strathairn) battle with McCarthyism and censorship in the ’50s. Network (1976) See why newscaster Howard…

Editors’ Choice Wimbledon 6am/5c, ESPN A host of living legends converge as Wimbledon begins at the fabled All England Club in London. Will Novak Djokovic (left), the defending and four-time men’s champion, be victorious again? Or can two-time champ Rafael Nadal or Swiss master Roger Federer—an eight-time winner who, at 37, would become the oldest man to take a Grand Slam title—hoist the trophy once more? History could also be made in the women’s draw. Seven-time champ Serena Williams still seeks her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mom in 2017 and could tie the all-time Slam count (Margaret Court’s 24 titles) in the process. While records loom, ESPN commentator Brad Gilbert reminds us the slick grass courts can make early rounds quite tricky. “I always think of a…

TODAY’S SPORTS PICK MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7/6c, ESPN Philadelphia at Atlanta Bryce Harper (above) and the Phillies wrap up their three-night series in Atlanta by facing Freddie Freeman and the Braves in a Fourth of July matchup that would have made a nice home game for Philadelphia, with its Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and all that. There’s always next year. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Noon/11am c, ESPN2 Nothing says July 4th like hot dogs on the beach! Watch the wild annual competition, live from Coney Island’s iconic boardwalk. Dr. Pimple Popper 4/3 c, TLC Do we really want to think about why TLC decided to air an eight-hour marathon of this far-from-patriotic show today? A FULL HOUSE IS EXPECTED! A Capitol Fourth 8/7c, PBS (check local listings at…

ACROSS 1 ____ the Sheriff5 ____ Men8 Chicago ____11 Alerts13 Brendan Hines on Lie to Me14 Euron Greyjoy’s weapon on Game of Thrones15 From China or India16 Veto17 Do wrong18 Christine Baranski series (3 wds.)21 Soak in liquid22 Slippery fish23 Sex Education actor Butterfield26 Small legume28 Once ____ a Time32 LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen host it (3 wds.)36 Locale37 Roofing material38 Tack on39 Jewel42 Last month (abbr.)44 2005–07 Fox sitcom (4 wds.)50 “Doctor” on Yo! MTV Raps51 John Pankow on Mad About You52 Star of Barry53 Days of ____ Lives54 ____/Tuck55 Lieutenant Van Buren of Law & Order56 Nat ____ Wild57 With 6-Down, former Chris Elliott sitcom58 LuthorCorp CEO, on Smallville DOWN 1 Shemar Moore show2 Corned beef dish3 A Great Lake4 Unforeseen problems5 Patch up6 See 57-Across (2 wds.)7 Hart of ____8…

SHINE ON While all of the characters on NCIS are interesting in their own way, Ziva [Cote de Pablo] is the spark that lights the show up. From her battles with the English language to her battles with the bad guys, she brings life to the show. Great move by the producers.—Rich MORE ZIVA Let’s hope Ziva [is alive] and not a ghost. I, like millions of fans, felt it wasn’t necessary to kill her character off [in the first place].—David FINAL ACT I was so happy to see one of my favorite shows back on TV—Deadwood [Deadwood: The Movie aired May 31 on HBO]. When it ended so abruptly years ago, so much was left unfinished. It was great seeing the actors re-create their characters and tie up loose…

SERIES PREMIERES Martin Clunes’ Islands of America June 24, Acorn TV Years and Years June 24, 9/8c, HBO The Hills: New Beginnings June 24, 10/9c, MTV Killer Affair June 25, 8/7c, Oxygen The Rook June 30, 8/7c, Starz What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage June 30, 9:30/8:30c, Fox The Loudest Voice June 30, 10/9c, Showtime Cupcake Championship July 1, 9/8c, Food Network SEASON PREMIERES Legion June 24, 10/9c, FX Final Space June 24, 11:30/10:30c, Adult Swim Big Brother June 25, 8/7c, CBS Chopped Junior June 25, 9/8c, Food Network Are You the One? June 26, 9/8c, MTV Dope June 28, Netflix Instant Hotel June 28, Netflix Divorce July 1, 10/9c, HBO Young Justice: Outsiders July 2, DC Universe Man v. Food July 2, 10/9c, Cooking Channel Stranger Things July 4, Netflix…

@TVGMMattRoush Years and Years A British family faces the near future in an unsettling tragicomedy SERIES PREMIERE Monday, June 24, 9/8c, HBO PERHAPS EVERY GENERATION has its own end-times moment, looking at the news and thinking things couldn’t possibly get stranger or scarier. In the six-part Years and Years, a boldly realized parable of near-future shock and anxiety, a notably diverse but otherwise typical British family endures personal challenges amid global crises that many would consider the end of the world. And yet the world, and life, just keep on going. This imaginative empathy is the particular storytelling genius of series creator Russell T Davies, whose range extends from the brilliant relaunch of Doctor Who to last year’s wry A Very English Scandal. With mordant wit and masterfully harrowing plotting,…

What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage SERIES PREMIERE Sunday, June 30, 9:30/8:30c, Fox “We’re not trying to parody anything or make anyone look silly. We’re embracing and celebrating the fervor of fandom” TRY TO KEEP up. What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage is a nine-episode talk show in which he and his guests chew over a fan-fave sci-fi series called The Flare, about a solar event’s devastating impact on blue-collar Milford, Illinois. The post-apocalyptic saga is based on the TJ Whitford book series The Moon Is the Sun at Night. But neither the show nor the novels exist. “We wanted to do something fun that would make us laugh,” Savage says. “I can’t believe we convinced Fox to let us do it!” Oh, they did—and they also gave him a…

Daytime Pick The Young and the Restless CBS, check local listings Casting coup! Now that rich boy Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and chef Lola Rosales (Sasha Calle) are engaged on The Young and the Restless, it only makes sense for the bride’s mother to visit Genoa City to meet (and evaluate!) her future son-in-law. And for the part of hardworking, controlling Rosales matriarch Celeste, the soap nabbed Daytime Emmy nominee Eva LaRue (above), who spent a total of eight years as Dr. Maria Santos Grey on All My Children and seven seasons on CSI: Miami. “She’s a kind, loving person and very close to her kids, especially her youngest, Lola,” LaRue says of her character, who will be “helping” with wedding plans. But: “She’s a domineering mother, and she’s very…

MOVIE PICK Robin Hood 8/7c, HBO Rocketman’s Taron Egerton (below) is a robbin’ man in this uneven 2018 version of the legend of Robin of Loxley. Egerton puts a new spin on the fabled thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor while also pitching woo to the lovely Maid Marian (The Knick’s Eve Hewson) and taking aim at the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn). Jamie Foxx and Tim Minchin are Little John and Friar Tuck, respectively, who help prepare the ambitious hero for the looming final conflict. TODAY’S SPORTS PICKS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1/noon c, Fox New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (in London) 4/3c, FS1 Washington Nationals at Detroit Tigers 8/7c, Fox Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers…

WISEGUY SEASONS 1–4 AVAILABLE NOW “You mess up, you get dropped in a hole near the turnpike.” That’s the warning Vinnie Terranova (Ken Wahl, above right, with costar Jonathan Banks) receives from New Jersey crime boss Sonny Steelgrave (Ray Sharkey) at the outset of this 1987–90 CBS drama. The Atlantic City criminal has hired ex-con Vinnie to be his personal driver…but Vinnie is no chauffeur. He’s an undercover federal agent looking to take down Sonny. Sopranos addicts who already revisited the HBO drama for its 20th anniversary this year should check out this series, which recently arrived on Prime Video. Capisce? —Eric Andersson TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG NEW SERIES AVAILABLE NOW L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Martin Jones (Miles Teller, above) isn’t exactly a model cop to begin with, but…

Daytime Pick The Rockford Files 9am/8c, Cozi TV “Bacall’s back and Garner’s got her!” trumpeted an ad in TV GUIDE MAGAZINE for this October 12, 1979, episode. Yes, big-screen siren Lauren Bacall guest stars on the classic crime drama in an entertaining two-parter (concluding tomorrow, same time). She plays a socialite with a stalker problem, and smitten private eye Jim Rockford (James Garner, above) is on the case…which involves a gloriously cheesy masquerade yacht party. Deadliest Catch: Mystery of the Destination 9/8c, Discovery In a moving special, the show’s captains look for answers in the 2017 sinking of the fishing vessel Destination, which rocked the Bering Sea crab fleet. The goal: to explain, and avoid, their friends’ tragic fate. Man v. Food SEASON PREMIERE 10/9c, Cooking Channel Pass the…everything! Casey…

MOVIE PICKS 1939: Hollywood’s Golden Year 8/7c, TCM Eighty years ago, the silver screen turned to gold, sending delighted moviegoers over the rainbow and forever changing the landscape of cinema with groundbreaking works like Gone With the Wind, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Stagecoach, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and the Technicolor musical fantasy The Wizard of Oz (starring Judy Garland, and her little dog too, right). After tonight’s showing of that American icon, catch the 2009 retrospective Hollywood’s Greatest Year, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, at 10/9c, and then two more epics from 1939: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara in an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, at 11:15/10:15c, and Gunga Din, featuring Cary Grant, at 1:30am/12:30c. (More 1939 classics air Friday nights in July.) Nature’s Strangest…

@damianholbrook LOVE IT! Cheers to Big Little Lies for coming back in a huge way. Any fears we had about HBO’s star-studded soap stretching past Liane Moriarty’s novel with an original Season 2 vanished as soon as we saw how Meryl Streep’s (right) prickly new character mixed it up with the murderous Monterey Five. Cheers to Netflix for putting its faith in Lucifer. After saving the Fox castoff and delivering a spirited fourth season, the streaming service has blessed us with the news that Tom Ellis (left) and Co. will get a fifth and final batch of episodes to bring the wickedly fun dramedy to a proper close. Cheers to Younger for getting even better with age. With Liza and Charles (Sutton Foster and Peter Hermann, above) going public as…

NCIS’S LEROY JETHRO GIBBS. Grace and Frankie’s Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein. Blue Bloods’ Frank Reagan. What do these popular TV characters have in common? They’re all over age 50, and viewers can’t get enough of them. While shows focusing on families and young adults dominate, more and more writers are zeroing in on mature characters. It’s a wise move since, according to a 2018 Census Bureau report, by 2030 one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. And according to Nielsen, viewers over 65 watch more TV—nearly seven hours a day—than any other age group. “There’s such a wealth of stories to be told in this demographic,” said producer Brent Miller (One Day at a Time) at the June 9 “Better With Age” panel during Austin’s ATX Television…

Eve Slays the Ratings Killing Eve killed it with fans during its recently completed second season. Airing on both BBC America and sister network AMC, the drama—about the twisted relationship between MI6 operative Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh, above) and assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer)—delivered the highest percentage growth season-to-season of any returning U.S. drama in the last three years. When factoring in seven days of DVR and on-demand watching, Season 2 averaged 1.8 million viewers per episode, up 87 percent from last year. HBO’s Monday Success HBO, which traditionally airs its original series on Sundays, took a gamble with the miniseries Chernobyl and scheduled it on Mondays instead. The risk paid off. The account of the 1986 USSR nuclear plant disaster, which stars Stellan Skarsgård and Jared Harris (above), concluded June…

Fireworks don’t just explode in the sky, you know. This July 4, celebrate life, liberty…and the pursuit of watching some of our favorite TV characters make magic on the small screen. This is the way our forefathers would have wanted it. Promise. —Mara Reinstein MODERN FAMILY “I LOVE A PARADE” SEASON 10, EPISODE 1 Who knew? Curmudgeon Jay (Ed O’Neill) has a heart that beats true for the red, white and blue! Well, for Independence Day, at least. “You get to cook outside, blow stuff up, wear shorts. Easter should be taking notes!” says the retiree, who accepts the offer to serve as the town parade’s grand marshal. His wife, Gloria (Sofia Vergara, above, with O’Neill), gets to set off the cannon, which she does too early. THE WONDER YEARS…

PICK OF THE WEEK! Evel Live 2 Sunday, July 7, 8/7c, History IT’S TRIPLE THE danger! In Evel Live 2, superstar motocross athletes Vicki Golden and Axell Hodges (above) set out to break world records in three life-risking stunts, including the farthest motorcycle jump ever. The adrenaline-pumping spectacle, held in San Bernardino, California, is hosted by action sports icon Travis Pastrana, who last year successfully completed a trio of Evel Knievel’s top stunts in Las Vegas. His company, Nitro Circus, produces the event, airing as part of History’s annual Car Week, and members of his team will train the riders. First up is Golden, the first woman to attempt to shatter the 2006 motorcycle fire wall record. Aboard her Indian FTR 1200 bike, she’ll burst through 13 flaming wooden walls,…

MOVIE PICK X-Men: Apocalypse 11/10c, FX Sure, Jean Grey (Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner, right) gained nearly infinite powers and threatened the whole world in this summer’s Dark Phoenix. But we like to remember her from this 2016 superhero epic, when the telekinetic powerhouse was one of the good guys. grown-ish 8/7c, Freeform Zoey (Yara Shahidi) takes her college friends home to Sherman Oaks for a weekend of self-care—and an appearance by brother Junior (Marcus Scribner). World Series of Poker 8:30/7:30c, ESPN2 Coverage of the annual battle royal starts tonight. It’ll be hard to top last year’s 10-hour final that crowned John Cynn king.…

THREE AMAZING SPORTS TO TAKE A DIP! Best. Pool. Ever. SERIES PREMIERE 11/10c, HGTV PREPARE FOR SOME serious pool envy. HGTV goes all in this month with a “Saturday Night Pool Party” lineup that not only finds Mario Lopez helping homeowners upgrade in the new makeover show Supersize My Pool (9/8c) but also profiles more than 30 of the country’s coolest swimming holes in the series Best. Pool. Ever. Here’s a sneak peek. 1 ALL-INCLUSIVE In order to qualify as a “best pool ever,” the space needs to be a feat of both engineering and imagination, according to HGTV development and production exec Betsy Ayala. When the owners of this Poway, California, home first moved from Colorado, they wanted a more resort-like feel. Over 16 months, they designed and built…