Innholdsfortegnelse for November 27, 2023 i TV Guide Magazine

I loved the new Frasier. Have you heard whether CBS plans to air more episodes? I’m not into streaming, and network TV could use more decent content right now. —Teri MATT ROUSH: I wouldn’t count on it. When CBS aired two episodes in October, it was more of a promotional tease. The reboot was always earmarked for the Paramount+ streaming platform, although you’d think that in a strike-depleted fall season, the Paramount Global parent company might have shared the wealth. The new Frasier certainly feels like a broadcast sitcom, and it’s understandable that fans would prefer the show to air that way. I’ve heard that a new Law & Order series set in Toronto is being released in Canada. Is it going to be on U.S. channels? I love all…

JD REMINDS US OF NCIS: Los Angeles’ Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) WHY JD has “got a dry sense of humor, loves banter and is a good, all-around warm soul,” says Lasance. We can see these two happily sharing a pint. BLUE REMINDS US OF NCIS’s Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover) WHY Forensic scientist Blue’s greenness and genius evoke the early days of her lab counterpart in D.C. When tech fails them, both invent new ways to examine evidence. DR. PENROSE REMINDS US OF NCIS: Los Angeles’ Hollis Kilbride (Gerald McRaney) WHY This stoic Navy man of a certain age could easily bunk with curt Admiral Kilbride. Both have buried past pain. Says O’Neill: “Penrose is carrying dark baggage.” MACKEY REMINDS US OF NCIS’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) WHY Like the former special agent…

Newly Available Blue Eye Samurai ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES Stunning adult animation helps bring to life the Japanese tale of a 17th century sword master (Maya Erskine) seeking revenge. George Takei, Stephanie Hsu and Kenneth Branagh are among the voices. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES Remember the 2010 film fave Scott Pilgrim vs. the World? The entire cast (including Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is back to voice this eight-episode anime series also based on the graphic novels. Thursday, Nov. 30 Obliterated ORIGINAL COMEDY Elite special-forces agents foil a plot to level Las Vegas—or do they? The now-drunk crew must go back on the hunt in this wild action comedy. Newly Available Bye Bye Barry ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY Catch up with Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, a Hall…

The Top Ten Revealed 8/7c, AXS TV Were you giddy for Psy’s giddyap galloping “Gangnam Style,” or did you prefer the hip swings of “The Twist?” It’ll be a generational smackdown in this countdown of dance craze songs, with stars like Carnie Wilson waxing about the moves that moved us most. My Big Fat Fabulous Life SEASON FINALE 9/8c, TLC The reality show’s Whitney Way Thore was left reeling by her mom’s death, but she’s determined to make the best of it on a Swiss family vacation—until things go south and they’re stranded in the Alps. Plus: A secret comes to light. THE MYSTERY OF THE TROUBLED TEEN FBI True 10/9c, CBS In an original episode (never streamed on Paramount+), federal agents discuss the case of Chyenne Kircher. After the…

Elf 6/5c, AMC Can it really be 20 years since we met the giddy misfit Buddy? The holiday comedy perennial Elf feels as fresh and timeless as when it first spread Christmas cheer in 2003. We could watch this movie over and over—and with 24-hour marathons and countless airings, TV certainly gives us that opportunity! There are so many reasons director Jon Favreau’s charmer continues to delight audiences, and chief among them is Will Ferrell’s brilliantly funny performance. Adopted by Papa Elf (the great Bob Newhart) as a baby, he grows up—way up—in the North Pole, then he discovers he’s actually human. Which explains his height, along with other awkward traits. The movie is a hoot from the start, as Ferrell (left) twists his gangly frame around miniature North Pole…

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd 10/9c, History Can a human spontaneously combust? Did a river of beer once flood the streets of London and kill five mourners at an Irish wake? Is there really a surgery with a 300 percent mortality rate? Hosted by awardwinning actor and producer Dan Aykroyd (right), this new docuseries (which premiered last week) explores what he calls “human history’s 100 percent true, jaw-dropping mindblowers.” Tonight’s episode: “Bizarre Deaths,” such as the ones mentioned above. “In my life’s journey, I have found that everyone loves logic-defying stories,” Aykroyd says, “and in this series, we will be laying out a range of the most unusual tales ever known.” Prepare for shock and awe! Shark Tank 8/7c, ABC All they want for Christmas is…a money-making business concept. The…

In the Kitchen With Harry Hamlin: A Holiday Special Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11/10c, AMC PICK OF THE WEEK! HE’S GOT THE chops, as any Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fan can tell you. Harry Hamlin made his famous spaghetti Bolognese for the cast, including his wife, Lisa Rinna, in Season 11, and it was a bigger hit than a slap from Brandi Glanville. So it’s no wonder AMC asked the Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches actor to do his own cooking show, in which he’s joined by his niece Renee Guilbault, a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef. That fiveepisode series debuts next May, but Hamlin is whetting our appetites with a special to spice up the holidays. Dig in! Let’s talk about that Bolognese, since it’s become famous in its own right.…

Quantum Leap 8/7c, NBC In the fall finale, Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee, above) travels to 1961 Egypt, entering the body of an undercover CIA agent enmeshed in international intrigue while trying to save a woman’s life. It was a big leap for the production too, as the Hitchcockian hour was filmed on location in Cairo. “To be wandering under the pyramids in the catacombs was not something I ever thought I’d be doing,” marvels executive producer Chris Grismer, who nonetheless faced some challenges. At the market, for example, “Nobody stops moving and everyone’s wearing a Nike shirt or Michael Jordan hat!” Celebrity Family Feud/Celebrity Wheel of Fortune 8/7c and 9/8c, ABC Stars + Santa for charity! In tonight’s first holiday episode, Rosie O’Donnell and Billy Porter play the Feud.…

The Wizard of Oz 8/7c, TBS Movie Pick Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland, above left, with Billie Burke) takes a yellow brick road trip yet again in the 1939 Technicolor fantasy musical. The Christmas Detective MOVIE PREMIERE 9/8c, OWN An art heist involving a famous portrait is at the heart of a case taken on by a beauty queen turned private eye, played by Batwoman’s Javicia Leslie. A trail of evidence leads her to spark with an old flame (Brad James) and ignite their holiday spirit. INSTANT PICK-ME-UP Frosty the Snowman 9/8c, CBS The 1969 special about the jolly, happy soul of the title is back for its annual broadcast. TODAY’S SPORTS PICKS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11am/10c, ESPN Myrtle Beach Bowl; 2:15/1:15c, ESPN R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl; 3:30/2:30c, ABC Avocados From…

ACROSS 1 Coffee holder 4 Allege 9 Comedian Stewart 12 Parks and Recreation star Poehler 13 Lawrence Welk’s music 14 Principal on Abbott Elementary 15 She played Mindy (2 wds.) 17 How I ____ Your Father 18 Type of sword 19 Spenser: For ____ 20 Hey ____ 23 Zellweger of Judy 26 One Day ____ Time (2 wds.) 27 A nervous insect or an easy-to-use cellphone 31 Math proportions 33 Detective Lupin 34 2002–08 Michael Chiklis series (2 wds.) 36 Ignited 37 Society for smarties 38 Three-ingredient sandwiches, for short 39 Actor Diggs 41 Actress Moreno of Oz 44 One of the Six Million Dollar Man’s bionic parts 45 Onetime rival of Leno 50 MGM’s lion 51 Swagger star ____ Jackson Jr. 52 ____ You the One? 53 Mitch’s husband on Modern Family 54 Sides in a…

KITCHEN FAN I can only agree with your Jeer [“Cheers & Jeers,” September 25] about the unfair marketing treatment of Gordon Ramsay’s creative programs, like Hell’s Kitchen, which many of us love more than the World Series. Fox could use a lot more emphasis on those than on sports and masked singers! —Lanayre Liggera VANISHING ACT I miss Alyson Hannigan as host of Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Her personality and facial expressions added a lot to the show. I have only seen one episode so far with the new host. —Carole Martin MORE THRILLS! I loved The Swarm on The CW. I’ve read the book twice, and while the series doesn’t follow the book exactly, it’s close enough. I wish they had shown more than eight episodes. It’s a great…

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER BE USEFUL: SEVEN TOOLS FOR LIFE More “how-to” than “did you hear about…?” this tome from the world’s most famous bodybuilder turned action star turned politician breaks down the Terminator’s killer list of hacks for a more meaningful life. According to Amazon reviews, it will pump you up. HENRY WINKLER BEING HENRY: THE FONZ…AND BEYOND Whether he’s talking about battling dyslexia, becoming globally famous from Happy Days or snagging a well-deserved Emmy for Barry, there’s no way you can put this book down without picking up just how grateful this genuinely kind man is to be part of TV history. KERRY WASHINGTON THICKER THAN WATER Known for being ferociously private, the Scandal star shocked us with a no-holds-barred biography packed with deeply personal revelations about her childhood sexual…

BARRY MANILOW’S A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS MONDAY, DEC. 11 • 10/9C • NBC “JINGLE BELLS.” “WHITE Christmas.” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” For his latest concert special, the legendary Barry Manilow doesn’t write all the songs that make the whole world sing—but he performs the heck out of these holiday standards. At 80, the crooner-composer is still going strong with a steady Las Vegas gig, a cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the new Broadway musical Harmony and now A Very Barry Christmas. Manilow gives us a peek. What’s the Very Barry scoop? What I like most is that I figured out how to put in a handful of my hits with all the Christmas songs I’ve recorded over the years. Which hits? I did a…

Christmas at Graceland 10/9c, NBC Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough is opening Graceland, the King’s legendary Memphis estate, to the world for this live music special. “Almost like a backstage pass, viewers will have access to areas that are not open to the public,” which include both the 17,552-square-foot mansion and the nearly 14 acres of land it occupies, explains executive producer Matthew Gross. Decked with decorations originally purchased by Presley, Graceland will be filled with the sounds of a lineup “as eclectic as it is awesome,” promises executive producer Ian Stewart. Among the guests: Kane Brown, John Legend and Post Malone, each choosing a song that pays tribute to the late rock ’n’ roll icon. Says Keough: “[I want fans] to experience firsthand the magic that is Christmas at…

Planet Earth III 8/7c, BBC America “Working remotely” means something different for the hardy film crews behind Planet Earth III, the latest wildlife series from renowned naturalist David Attenborough, who narrates. That’s especially true of the sixth episode, “Extremes,” about animals surviving in rarely visited places. “The most grueling expedition was to Ellesmere Island to film Arctic wolves [left],” reports producer and director Theo Webb. The pack was fighting to rebuild its strength after one of the toughest winters on Earth, and the crew camped on the Canadian tundra for two months to film the wolves. “Keeping up with them was almost impossible,” Webb reveals. The crew’s affection and appreciation for their hard-to-reach subjects, from snow frogs in the French Alps to an awe-inspiring snow leopard family in the Gobi…

Big Brother Reindeer Games SERIES PREMIERE 8/7c, CBS The BB house turns into a winter wonderland for the series’ first holiday event! Nine legendary ex-players—including someone from the most recent season (could it be calculating Cameron?)—compete in six episodes over two weeks. ’60s Title Songs 8/7c, TCM Movie Picks To Sir, With Love leads off six flicks with hits. Alfie (10/9c), A Hard Day’s Night (midnight/11c), What’s New Pussycat (1:45am/12:45c), Where the Boys Are (3:45am/2:45c) and Days of Wine and Roses (5:30am/4:30c) follow. TODAY’S SPORTS PICKS NFL FOOTBALL 8:15/7:15c, ESPN Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins; 8:15/7:15c, ABC Green Bay Packers at New York Giants A Monday Night Football twin bill plays out in South Florida and New Jersey. MOVIES 8:45am/Leviathan (2014) 7:45c Indieplex 9am/8c Stand by Me (1986) BBC America 11:30am/Ready or Not…

A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special 8/7c, NBC Dear Santa, we’ve been good all year. Will you please bring us a clip show of classic bits like the “Bag O’ Glass” skit with Dan Aykroyd? And maybe the ode to bathrobes-as-momgifts featuring Kristen Wiig? My Killer Reunion MOVIE PREMIERE 8/7c, Lifetime Movie Network Too much Christmas? How about a mistletoe-free thriller? Claire (Brittney Q. Hill) attends her college reunion, only instead of having a hot and heavy encounter with her ex, Victor (Britton Webb), the guy winds up dead! YOU COULDN’T COLLECT STAMPS?!? The Haunted Museum 10/9c, Travel Channel In this week’s installment of Things We Probably Shouldn’t Mess With, a rich antiquer collects an ancient mummified head…and is later surprised when his family is tormented by a vengeful spirit.…

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) There’s no mission you can’t accomplish if you have the will to get it done. With Mars in your sign, you’ll be a powerhouse rearding your personal goals. So, what are you waiting for? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) You might feel unsure, even a bit disappointed, at work or with your overall life focus. These feelings can help you realize what isn’t working for you. With that, you can then focus on what’s important. The question is: What really matters to you right now? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Once a sought-after destination is reached, it may not live up to expectations. You may need to let go of what you think things should have been. So much is about to change for you. Practice embracing new…

@TVGMMattRoush Fargo The crime anthology returns as funky, funny and frightening as ever SEASON PREMIERE Tuesday, Nov. 21, 10/9c, FX AH, JEEZ, HERE I go again, getting hooked on the wackiest, weirdest spectacle of mirthful suspense that TV has to offer. No two seasons of Fargo are alike, except for their unpredictable inventiveness. Series creator Noah Hawley continues to flavor crime drama with humor and a taste for the bizarre, assembling another remarkable cast for a funky fable of survival in the chilly Midwest. Trading her British accent for a nasal Minnesota chirp, Ted Lasso’s marvelous Juno Temple is ferociously endearing as Dot Lyon, a happy housewife whose unhappy past rears up, unleashing her inner tiger. She’ll go to any length, however violent, to protect her daughter and gentle soul…

THOSE ANNUAL AIRINGS of the James Stewart classic It’s a Wonderful Life have had an effect: Many a TV show has paid homage to the 1946 film with a special episode. What are the ingredients? A main character who wonders what would have happened if they’d never been around, a guardian angel to provide the answer—and a haywire alternate history. Here are some of our favorite Life changers. MAY 3, 1979 Mork & Mindy In “It’s a Wonderful Mork,” the title alien (Robin Williams) stays on planet Ork—and his would-be Earthling friends suffer. Mindy (Pam Dawber) is wed to a gambler named Cliff. “I hope you fall off your name!” Mork sputters. Pluto TV, Prime Video DEC. 16, 1986 Moonlighting What if Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd) had never kept Blue…

Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays SERIES PREMIERE 8/7c, Food Network “The holidays are for friends, family and fabulous feasts,” Selena Gomez says as she kicks off this four-part Christmasthemed series. Taking that idea to heart, the actress, singer and producer (above) invites four renowned chefs—Eric Adjepong, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon and Claudette Zepeda—into her home to both cook and share the spirit of the season. A spinoff of Gomez’s popular Selena + Chef series on Max, Home features the same feel-good warmth—with a touch of tinsel. Guarnaschelli knew she had to join in after seeing Season 1 (of four): “I like when anyone is naturally drawn to the kitchen.” Each chef brings a unique taste to the proceedings. Zepeda, known for bold cuisine, prepares Mexican Navidad recipes—such as…

The Brady Bunch 8am/7c, Catchy Comedy Retro Pick From 1973: Greg (Barry Williams) is recruited to take on the mantle of groovy rock star Johnny Bravo, because (all together now) he fits the suit. STEPS TO SUCCESS Dancing With the Stars SEASON FINALE 8/7c, ABC It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not only does one talented pair win the Mirrorball trophy for their prowess on the floor, but viewers are treated to holiday dances. Press Your Luck’s Holiday Extravaganza II 10/9c, ABC Holiday-themed questions are on the knotty list for the quiz show’s second annual Yuletide episode. Among the special prizes: a candy cane throne, a backyard skating rink and a custom ice sculpture! Exposed: Naked Crimes 10:30/9:30c, Investigation Discovery Four real-life perps without pants! Look for (or…

Bachelor in Paradise SEASON FINALE 8/7c, ABC Between feisty Kat (above) possibly making a go of it with John Henry and rumors of a beachy wedding for another couple, this three-hour finale is sure to be filled with the kind of tropical breakdowns and hookups worth sweating over. Silent Night, Fatal Night MOVIE PREMIERE 8/7c, Lifetime Movie Network Authors have it tough (see: Misery). This one (Alex Camacho) plans to end her series of detective books, but her manager (Matthew Pohlkamp) is opposed. Violently so. FROM THE FAR REACHES OF SCOTLAND Lost Cities Revealed With Albert Lin 9/8c, National Geographic National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin braves caverns, sea cliffs and rapids to find a 1st century kingdom that was home to the Picts. The barbarian tribe foiled Roman invaders in…

Yes, Chef! Christmas MOVIE PREMIERE 8/7c, Lifetime In this foodie romance, frustrated culinary instructor Alicia (Tia Mowry), who’s put career aspirations and her love life on the back burner, decides to compete in the annual Kringle Cook Off—she’s hoping for a break that could lead her to be a head chef like her former boss Bobby (“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, below). Helping her out: hunky chef Logan (Luke Humphrey) and a surprise family secret that could change her life. PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS White House Christmas 2023 6/5c, HGTV The annual special is back to give you an inside look at how 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is transformed into a magical and elaborate seasonal wonderland. Science Fair: The Series SERIES PREMIERE 8/7c, 9/8c and 10/9c, National Geographic Survival of the smartest! Inspired by…

Found 10/9c, NBC In the drama’s final episode of 2023, Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her crisis management team look for two missing twentysomethings—a wealthy white woman and the Black male nurse assumed to be her abductor. As the group tries to puzzle out the connection, race and class issues take a dangerous turn. Meanwhile, some within their ranks search for their own closure. Margaret (Kelli Williams) is working desperately to stop her obsessive nightly visits to the bus station where her young son disappeared years earlier, and Gabi presses harder to get answers from “Sir” (Mark-Paul Gosselaar, above), the manipulative teacher who once held her captive (flashbacks finally reveal how it went down!) and is now imprisoned in her basement. She’s sure he killed a girl named Annie, and…

Lookingglass Alice 9/8c, PBS (check local listings at pbs.org) The story of Alice in Wonderland is supposed to be odd, magical and nonsensical, and this version, staged by a Tony Award–winning Chicago theater company, will truly be the Cheshire Cat’s meow to any fan of Lewis Carroll’s classic stories. It’s presented with a highly acrobatic, circus-like feel: Alice takes an aerial hoop down into the rabbit hole, folding chairs soar out of a picnic basket in preparation for the tea party, and characters interact with people in the audience. In fact, Lookingglass Alice reminds in the kindest way possible why it’s best to put off growing up for as long as you can. National Christmas Tree Lighting 8/7c, CBS Country artist Mickey Guyton hosts the national Christmas tree’s 101st lighting…

@damianholbrook Cheers to Hallmark Channel for raising the bar on holiday fare. Their betterthan-ever “Countdown to Christmas” is wowing with lavish locales, witty scripts and wildly creative takes on the rom-com formula—including the partially B&W charmer Where Are You, Christmas? with Michael Rady and Lyndsy Fonseca. Cheers to the actors’ strike ending. After nearly four months, it’s time to put down those (so clever) picket signs and pick up your scripts. Back to work, everybody! Cheers to Apple TV+ for its out-of-this-world content. Between the dystopian thriller Silo, the beastly fun of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and For All Mankind’s fascinating fourth season of asteroid mining, the streamer is fast becoming the place for smart, so-addictive sci-fi. Cheers to Reacher for letting Alan Ritchson stretch a bit in Season 2. In…