ABC announces premiere of sixth and final season of “Lost”
The cast of "Lost" - ABC Photo
ABC has announced the premiere of the sixth and final season of “Lost,” with a special all-night event on Tuesday, February 2. A recap special will kick off the night from 7:00-8:00 p.m., followed by the much anticipated two-hour premiere from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
The series will then air in its regular time period – Tuesday nights from 8:00-9:00 p.m., beginning the following week, on February 9.
“Lost” stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Ken Leung as Miles, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Terry O’Quinn as Locke and Zuleikha Robinson as Ilana.
“Lost” was created by Jeffrey Lieber and J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof. Abrams, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Jack Bender, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Jean Higgins and Carlton Cuse serve as executive producers. “Lost,” which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii and premiered on September 22, 2004, is from ABC Studios.
Top 20 Guest Stars on TV Shows airing Nov. 22-28, 2009
Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a
list of the top guest stars (and all the premieres and finales, see separate blog) appearing on TV next week.
And here are 20 (or more) celebrities making special TV appearances the week of Nov. 22.
If a well-known personality was missed, feel free to add his or her name in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
GUEST STARS
••Rosanna Arquette (“The L Word”) on “Eastwick,” 9:01 p.m. Wednesday on ABC.
••Francis Capra (”Veronica Mars”) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Chris Elliott (”Everybody Loves Raymond”) on “How I Met Your Mother,” 7 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Eve (“Eve”) on “Glee,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox.
••Daryl Hall and John Oates (musical artists) on “The Cleveland Show,” 7:30 p.m. Sunday on Fox.
••Chelsea Handler (”Chelsea Lately”) on “The Good Wife,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Jonah Hill (“Funny People”) on “The Simpsons,” 7 p.m. Sunday on Fox.
••C. Thomas Howell (”The Outsiders”) on “Criminal Minds,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Shelley Long (”Cheers”) on “Modern Family,” 7 p.m. Wednesday on ABC.
••Ray Mabus (U.S. Secretary of the Navy) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Jilian Michaels (”The Biggest Loser”) on “The Suze Orman Show,” 8 p.m. Saturday on CNBC.
••Marisa Miller (Victoria’s Secret model) on “Gary Unmarried,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Suze Orman (”The Suze Orman Show”) on “The Biggest Loser,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on NBC.
••Pauley Perrette (”NCIS”) on “NCIS: Los Angeles,” 8 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Melissa Peterman (”Reba”) on “Rita Rocks,” 9 p.m. Monday on Lifetime.
••Esteban Powell (“The Cleaner) on “House,” 7 p.m. Monday on Fox.
••Katee Sackhoff (”Battlestar Galactica”) on “The Big Bang Theory,” 8:30 p.m. Monday on CBS.
••Lisa Sheridan (”Invasion”) on “NCIS,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
••Fisher Stevens (”Early Edition”) on “NUMB3RS,” 9 p.m. Friday on CBS.
••D.B. Sweeney (”Jericho”) on “Criminal Minds,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Jeffrey Tambor (”Arrested Development”) on “Medium,” 8 p.m. Friday on CBS.
••Skeet Ulrich (”Jericho”) on “CSI: NY,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on CBS.
••Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”) on “Monk,” 8 p.m. Friday on USA Network.
••Rod Woodson (pro football player) on “The Biggest Loser,” 7 p.m. Tuesday on NBC.
NOTE: Times are CT. For ET, add one hour.
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TV Premieres, Finales and Marathons airing Nov. 22-28, 2009
Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the premieres and finales (and all the guest stars, see separate blog) coming up on TV next week.
And here are the shows beginning and ending the week of Nov. 22.
If one was missed, the network did not issue a press release about it. But feel free to add it in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
BEGINNINGS
••“The Haunted,” 9 p.m. Sunday on Animal Planet (series premiere).
••“Meet the Natives USA,” 10 p.m. Sunday on Travel Channel (series premiere).
••“Find My Family,” 8:30 p.m. Monday on ABC (series premiere).
ENDINGS
••“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” 8 p.m. Sunday on HBO (seventh-season finale).
••“The Next Iron Chef,” 8 p.m. Sunday on Food Network (first-season finale).
••“Jon and Kate Plus 8,” 8 p.m. Monday on TLC (fifth-season finale).
••“Dancing With the Stars,” 8:01 p.m. Tuesday on ABC (ninth-season finale).
••“Man Shops Globe,” 9 p.m. Wednesday on Sundance (series finale).
••“Shameless,” 7 p.m. Friday on Sundance (fifth-season premiere).
MARATHONS
••“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday on USA Network.
••“How Clean Is Your House?” 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday on BBC America.
••“Dogs 101/Cats 101,” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday on Animal Planet.
••“Cake Boss,” 5 a.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday on TLC.
••“Mythbusters,” 8 a.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday on Discovery.
••“Untamed & Uncut,” 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday on Animal Planet.
••“White Collar,” 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday on USA Network.
••“I’m Alive,” noon to 9 p.m. Friday on Animal Planet.
••“Deadliest Catch,” 8 a.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday on Discovery.
••“Dirty Jobs,” 10 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Nov. 29 on Discovery.
NOTE: Times are CT. For ET, add one hour.
Pictured above: DONNY OSMOND, KYM JOHNSON on “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC Photo)
Top 55 TV Programs for Nov. 22-28, 2009
Sunday’s Oklahoman, which includes TV Week, hits the newsstands in the Oklahoma City area on Saturday afternoon. And it arrives at the doorstep (or hopefully nearby) early Sunday morning.
But for those who can’t wait to begin planning the upcoming week around the best TV has to offer, here is a sneak peek at programs worth watching the week of Nov. 22:
NOTE: Times are CT. For ET, add one hour.
SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 2009
?“2009 American Music Awards” (7 p.m. on ABC): The 37th annual event will honor artists in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. And for the third year in a row, winners will be determined by online voting. Nominees with Oklahoma ties are Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire for favorite female country artist and Rascal Flatts for favorite country band and album.
?“Bill Engvall: Aged and Confused” (8 p.m. on Comedy Central): In this standup comedy special filmed at the Vic Theater in Chicago, the Blue Collar comedian moves away from discussing family life and what it’s like raising kids to discussing all the little everyday things that drive him nuts.
?“The Cleveland Show” (7:30 p.m. on Fox): Cleveland celebrates his first Thanksgiving with his new family. However, the holiday gets complicated when Roberta and Federline decide to celebrate on their own. Musical artists Daryl Hall and John Oates guest star as themselves.
?“Curb Your Enthusiasm” (8 p.m. on HBO): In the Season 7 finale, a returned favor costs Larry quality time with Cheryl.
?“Did the Mob Kill JFK?” (7 p.m. on Discovery): Featuring an exclusive interview with a secret FBI informant, this special tracks the nexus of organized crime, the Justice Department, the CIA and attempts to overthrow Cuban leader Fidel Castro culminating in that fateful day in Dallas.
?“Future Earth: 100 Heartbeats” (7 p.m. on MSNBC): Wildlife expert Jeff Corwin hosts this two-hour special on the plight of endangered species and the environmental heroes around the world who are working to save them. At the current rate of extinction, scientists estimate that only half of the world’s animal species will remain by the end of the 21st century.
?“The Haunted” (9 p.m. on Animal Planet): This new series focuses on people whose animals act as mediaries to the afterworld. Often the subjects of the most intense paranormal hauntings, animals are commonly believed to be more sensitive to spirits than people. But when spirits afflict pets, the animals aren’t the only victims. Owners also fall prey to paranormal activity and will often stop at nothing to rid their homes and pets of paranormal spirits.
?“JFK: The Ruby Connection” (8 p.m. on Discovery): This special sets out to answer this by recreating and restaging the Nov. 24, 1963, shooting of Oswald at the actual Dallas police station garage where Jack Ruby shot him. The same vintage cameras and lights will be used to illustrate minute-by-minute who was standing where and why.
?“Meet the Natives USA” (10 p.m. on Travel Channel): This new series focuses on five tribesmen from the South Pacific island of Tanna who have come to the United States to see how Americans live and to deliver a message of peace from their supreme chief to the leaders of America.
?“The Next Iron Chef” (8 p.m. on Food Network): The remaining two chefs walk into the hallowed halls of Kitchen Stadium to complete their final test with the Chairman looking on and host Alton Brown commentating from the side.
?“The Simpsons” (7 p.m. on Fox): Fed up with Bart’s constant pranks, Principal Skinner tells him there is a former Springfield Elementary student (Jonah Hill, “Funny People”) who is hailed as the best prankster ever.
?“Storm Chasers” (9 p.m. on Discovery): In the new episode “Fight or Flight,” University of Oklahoma graduate Reed Timmer isn’t satisfied after he launches a remote control plane to drop data-probes into a tornado, so he punches right into an erratic storm, only to find himself with no time to get out of the way of the powerful vortices that surround him.
?“Vampires From the Abyss” (8 p.m. on Science Channel): Journey to depths of more than 13,000 feet as Science Channel searches the oceans off San Francisco for one of the most unusual organisms on the planet — the Vampire Squid.
MONDAY, NOV. 23, 2009
?“The Big Bang Theory” (8:30 p.m. on CBS): After he’s humiliated on National Public Radio, Sheldon vows to destroy Kripke, while Wolowitz tries not to destroy his new relationship with Bernadette. “Battlestar Galactica” star Katee Sackhoff appears as herself, offering Wolowitz some relationship advice.
?“Bus 174″ (8 p.m. on Documentary Channel): This special documents the terrifying tale of what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12, 2000, when bus 174 was taken hostage by an armed man threatening to shoot all the passengers. The event played out live on over Brazilian TV networks. It became a shocking example of the incompetence by local law enforcement agencies to properly handle the situation, which appeared to be coming to a safe and peaceful conclusion until the misguided acts of a policeman changed everything.
?“Elbert Hubbard: An American Original” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): Liev Schreiber (“The Manchurian Candidate”) narrates this documentary about the life of Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y. The voice of Hubbard, an influential author, publisher, lecturer and entrepreneur, is provided by Adam Arkin (“Baby Bob”).
?“Find My Family” (8:30 p.m. on ABC): With the help of a dedicated team of researchers, hosts Tim Green and Lisa Joyner guide people searching for lost loved ones through emotional journeys that will change their lives forever.
?“House” (7 p.m. on Fox): On the eve of Thanksgiving, the team treats a brilliant physicist (Esteban Powell, “The Cleaner), who traded his career for a job as a courier because he found intelligence to be a burden that led to depression and addiction. A myriad of strange symptoms nearly stumps the doctors, who also wrestle with strained personal relationships.
?“How I Met Your Mother” (7 p.m. on CBS): Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a “slap bet” slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily’s estranged father (Chris Elliott, “Everybody Loves Raymond”) shows up for Thanksgiving.
?“Jon and Kate Plus 8″ (8 p.m. on TLC): On the Season 5 finale, Kate and the kids milk cows at a dairy farm and Jon and the kids learn about firefighting. Then, Jon and Kate speak about recent life events, the series and ups and downs of the last few years.
?“Lie to Me” (8:01 p.m. on Fox): Loker investigates the origin of a deadly stampede at an electronics store on the day after Thanksgiving.
?“Live With Regis and Kelly” (9 a.m. on CBS): Hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa are in Las Vegas for a week of telecasts originating from the city’s new resort, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. In addition to a top-notch lineup of guests, the show will turn the spotlight on Las Vegas’ vibrant nightlife, elaborate stage productions and all of the sights and sounds of this unique oasis in the desert.
?“The Martha Stewart Show” (2 p.m. on KSBI-52): Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Martha Stewart in the kitchen to prepare a Thanksgiving feast. And in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, Martha will dedicate one segment per show to answer last-minute Thanksgiving questions via Twitter.
?“Rita Rocks” (9 p.m. on Lifetime): When Rita’s PTA nemesis, Jennifer (Melissa Peterman, “Reba”), shows up at Bed & Bath Max blubbering about being broke and her husband running off with their maid, Rita helps her get a job at the store.
?“Surviving the Holidays With Lewis Black” (7 p.m. on History): Armed with history and humor, Lewis Black (”The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”) explores the meaning of Kwanzaa, the history of Hanukkah, the real St. Nicholas and “interviews” ill-fated turkeys on a farm. Also appearing are Joy Behar, Bob Saget, David Alan Grier, Craig Ferguson and other comics.
TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 2009
?“Apollo Wives” (7 p.m. on BBC America): This special looks at the wives of Apollo astronauts and what was required of them by their husbands, by NASA and by the media.
?“The Biggest Loser” (7 p.m. on NBC): The five remaining contestants get a surprise visit from financial guru Suze Orman, who gives them tips on how toi be financially fit when they get home. Later, Hall of Fame football player Rod Woodson helps kick off an NFL challenge involving the weight they’ve each lost all season.
?“Dancing With the Stars” (8:01 p.m. on ABC): The three remaining couples compete for the Season 9 championship. Singer Mya and her partner, Dmitry Chaplin, were early favorites to win.
?“The Good Wife” (9 p.m. on CBS): Alicia deals with tricky office politics when she’s asked to represent the firm’s senior partner after he’s arrested. Meanwhile, Peter’s evidentiary hearing hits the skids, leading Alicia to suspect that he may, in fact, actually be guilty of corruption. Chelsea Handler (”Chelsea Lately”) guest stars as herself when she interviews Peter Florrick’s mistress on her show.
?“Independent Lens” (10 p.m. on OETA-13): A look at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work.
?“NCIS” (7 p.m. on CBS): A dead Marine’s day job at a government think tank leads Gibbs and the team into the life of a 12-year-old prodigy who may be the killer’s next target. Lisa Sheridan (”Invasion”) guest stars as Facilities Coordinator Krista Dalton. Francis Capra (”Veronica Mars”) guests as Gang Member Eddie Castillo. Ray Mabus, the 75th United States Secretary of the Navy, will make a cameo appearance.
?“NCIS: Los Angeles” (8 p.m. on CBS): Forensic scientist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette, “NCIS”) joins the Los Angeles NCIS team when a murder case resembles the pattern for a serial killer she has been tracking.
?“Nova” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): This new installment follows heading dream researchers to witnes the experiments they use to investigate the world of sleep.
?“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (9 p.m. on HBO): The 152nd edition profiles an organization for paralyzed football players, follows one man’s triumphant return to Ironman competition and revisits the NFL’s efforts to curb alcohol-induced fan misconduct.
?“So You Think You Can Dance” (7 p.m. on Fox): The top 12 dancers twist, turn and tango for the chance to get a ticket on the “Hot Tamale Train.” This is the last week that the judges decide who goes home, and then it will be solely up to America.
?“V” (7 p.m. on ABC): On the November cliffhanger, Erica looks to uncover a biological threat from the visitors, Anna befriends a special guest inside the mothership and Chad does an investigative report on the V healing centers. The series will return with new episodes in March.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2009
?“American Masters” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): This installment focuses on the music of folk singer Woody Guthrie, whose songs have been recorded by artists ranging from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to the Irish rock band U2.
?“Ben 10: Alien Swarm” (6 p.m. on Cartoon Network): This new live-action movie based on the popular animated franchise follows Ben (Ryan Kelley, “Prayers for Bobby”) as he breaks ranks from the Plumbers — a secret organization that battles alien forces — to help a mysterious young woman from his past uncover an alien threat to our world.
?“The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?” (7 p.m. on NBC): This special will feature more that 40 contestants from seasons one through seven, showing how they look now and sharing what they’ve been doing with their lives since being on the show. Former players, some of whom will be surprised by visits from trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels, will also share major milestones, from getting married to having children.
?“Criminal Minds” (8 p.m. on CBS): On the show’’s 100th episode, the Behavioral Analysis Unit races to help Hotchner find The Reaper (C. Thomas Howell, “The Outsiders”) and save his family before it’s too late. D.B. Sweeney (”Jericho”) also returns as US Marshall Kassmeyer.
?“CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): In the culmination of a multi-episode mystery, Mac and his team uncover the dark lair of a murderous madman, the Compass Killer (Skeet Ulrich, “Jericho”). But as they race to save his fourth victim, the sunrise presents one final surprise that no one ever expected.
?“Eastwick” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Thrilled when Darryl arranges an art show for her work at his mansion — and invites New York art maven Greta Noa (Rosanna Arquette) — Roxie forgets that his motives might be less than pure. Joanna turns to her power to get her life back on track, but swiftly discovers that every action, magical or otherwise, has its consequences.
?“Gary Unmarried” (7:30 p.m. on CBS): When Gary lets Louise attend the popular girls party, he tries to keep it a secret from Allison. Meanwhile, Sasha contemplates having more than a working relationship with Gary. Victoria’s Secret Model Marisa Miller guest stars as Brittney, a fashion store clerk.
?“Glee” (8 p.m. on Fox): Mr. Schuester and his glee club check out their hair-raising competition, but there’s even scarier stuff going on elsewhere, as Kurt gives Rachel a makeover. Eve guest stars as the rival glee club’s instructor.
“The Jazz Baroness” (7 p.m. on HBO2): This special documents the enduring relationship between British-born heiress Pannonica Rothschild (“Nica” for short) and pianist-composer Thelonious Monk. It was directed by Nica’s great-niece Hannah Rothschild and features the voice of Helen Mirren (”The Queen”), who reads Nica’s words.
?“Man Shops Globe” (9 p.m. on Sundance): Keith Johnson, buyer-at-large for the innovative specialty retailer Anthropologie, continues his search for unusual good while on vacation in Argentina. In the Palermo area, he combs through the offerings at a flea market, checks in with his favorite fabric merchant, who sells hand-loomed pieces from remote parts of the country and takes in two stores specializing in 20th Century pieces.
?“Man v. Food” (9 p.m. on Travel Channel): Host Adam Richman visits Little Rock, Ark., to taste the mammoth Quadruple Hubcap Burger and compete in the Shut Up Juice Spicy Pulled Pork Challenge.
?“Modern Family” (7 p.m. on ABC): Claire and Mitchell’s mother, Dede (Shelley Long,” Cheers”), drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone she offended during what has been deemed “the incident” at Jay and Gloria’s wedding.
?“Secrets of the Dead” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): The episode “Mumbai Massacre” revisits the events of Nov. 26, 2008, when a wave of orchestrated terrorism was transmitted live around the world via cell phones, the Internet, texting and social networks such as Twitter. That same technology enabled the terrorists to coordinate and plan their attacks.
?TCM Birthday Tribute: Ricardo Montalban was born on this day in 1920, and TCM celebrates by airing seven of his films, including 1952’s “My Man and I” (9:45 a.m.), 1966’s “The Money Trap” (3:15 p.m.) and 1966’s “The Singing Nun” (5 p.m.).
?“A Very Monkey Christmas” (7 a.m. on OETA-13): This holiday special finds Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat preparing for Christmas, when they encounter a dilemma–neither can figure out what to give the other for a present. It features classic Christmas carols, as well as three original songs –”Are You Ready?”, “Something As Special as You”, and “Christmas Monkey.”
THURSDAY, NOV. 26, 2009
?“2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” (8 a.m. on NBC): “Today” show’s Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker will co-host the 83rd annual event, which has aired on NBC since 1948. More than 8,000 participants, including marching bands, celebrities, clowns, floats and giant helium balloons, will once again convene on the Upper West Side to bring the magic of the season to life. Joining the balloon team this year will be Spider-Man, the Pillsbury Doughboy, Ronald McDonald and Sailor Mickey Mouse.
?“2009 National Dog Show Presented by Purina” (11 a.m. on NBC): Three new American Kennel Club-recognized breeds — the Irish Red and White Setter, Norwegian Buhund and Pyrenean Shepherd — will be among more than 150 breeds competing for best in breed, group winner and best in show honors at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. America’s top-ranked show dog, a Scottish Terrier named Sadie, is also entered in the event, which is co-hosted by John O’Hurley (”Seinfeld”) and David Frei (expert analyst).
?“Beyonce: I Am … Yours” (8 p.m. on ABC): An intimate performance of Beyonce’s appearance at the Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas last summer in which she tells the story of her career through music and dance. It includes never-before-seen footage of her off stage life and rare childhood video.
?“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (7 p.m. on ABC): In this 1973 animated special, the pressure is on for Charlie Brown after Peppermint Patty decides she and the gang will have Thanksgiving dinner at ‘‘Chuck’s” house. The holiday classic is followed by “This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers,” in which Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew experience firsthand the lifestyle of the early settlers and celebrate the first Thanksgiving.
?“CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” (8 p.m. on CNN): Anderson Cooper (”Anderson Cooper 360″) hosts the third annual event that spotlights everyday citizens changing the world. Culled from more than 9,000 submissions and selected by a Blue Ribbon panel that included Whoopi Goldberg,Elton John, Kirk Cameron and Ted Turner, the Top Ten Heroes will each be awarded $25,000. Also, Carrie Underwood will perform at the gala.
?“Cool Tools Hardware Show 2009″ (7 p.m. on DIY): “Cool Tools” host Chris Grundy visits the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas to check out more than 850,000 square feet of the latest in tools.
?“Kaleidoscope” (3 p.m. on Fox): This holiday variety special features Olympic skating champions and Grammy Award-winning music artists. Scott Hamilton, who will kake his first television performance since being diagnosed with a brain tumor five years ago, will skate to the music of fellow cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John. Also performing will be Dorothy Hamill, Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan and Olympic figure skating hopefuls Johnny Weir and Rachael Flatt.
?“NBC’s People of the Year” (8 p.m. on NBC): Matt Lauer (“Today”) looks back at the year’s most memorable celebrities, politicians and pop stars and invites the public to vote on-line for the person of the year.
?“Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City” (9 p.m. on ABC): This special was taped last summer when Paul McCartney performed at Shea Stadium in Queens, NY. Also featured is footage of the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium 44 years ago, as well as an interview with McCartney talking about those early days and what it was like to return and sing many of those Beatles songs today.
?“Punkin Chunkin 2009″ (8 p.m. on Science Channel): This special highlights the Delaware-based World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association (WCPCA) competition, in 110 competitors from 20 states try to launch a pumpkin one mile. “The Road to Punkin Chunkin” at 7 p.m. captures the high pressure blowups, breakdowns and sparks throughout the journey for chunkin glory.
?“The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS” (8 a.m. on CBS): Maggie Rodriguez and Dave Price from “The Early Show” will anchor the event, which will feature the 83rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiivng Day Parade live from New York City, as well as a performance by country music artist Reba McEntire from Oklahoma. Additional performances during the parade include the Broadway casts of “West Side Story” and “Ragtime” and the off-Broadway cast of “Dreamgirls.” And Jamie Kennedy (”Ghost Whisperer”) will offer an additional viewpoint of the parade as the “Man on the Street” as he reports and interacts with the crowd.
?“There’s a Rhino In My House” (8 p.m. on Animal Planet): Safari park owners Judy and John Travers have devoted their lives to protecting black rhinos in eastern Zimbabwe. When a tragic turn of events leaves a baby rhino, warthog and hyena orphaned, Judy takes on the task of rasing all three in her home.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27, 2009
?“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Best from the Road” (9 p.m. on Food Network): Host Guy Fieri takes a look back at some of his most memorable visits to joints across the country. The special highlights local favorites, good food and crazy characters.
?“Great Performances” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): Superstar Sting welcomes the holidays with an atmospheric musical celebration of wintertime.The special, taped near his hometown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in northern England, features new songs, as well as Sting’s interpretation of classical favorites.
?“I’m in the Band” (5:45 p.m. on Disney XD): This is a special preview of a new music-filled comedy series that follows teenager Tripp Campbell (Logan Miller, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”) as he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, Iron Weasel, and sets out to help them make an epic comeback. The series is scheduled to premiere in January.
?“Medium” (8 p.m. on CBS): Allison slips into a coma during a murder investigation and her spirit inhabits the body of a man named Todd Emory (Jeffrey Tambor, “Arrested Development”), who may be a suspect in the case.
?“Monk” (8 p.m. on USA Network): Monk returns to the place where he first heard about Trudy’s murder and kicks off an investigation of great significance. Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”) guest stars.
?“NUMB3RS” (9 p.m. on CBS): The team has only four hours to stop a group of hijackers who take a bus full of Hollywood tourists hostage. Fisher Stevens (”Early Edition”) guest stars.
?“Say Yes to the Dress: Nightmares and Dreams” (8 p.m. on TLC): This special installment highlights some of the most entertaining, emotional and plain wacky moments from the previous three seasons, including loud bridal parties, opinionated moms, picky brides and extremely unusual requests.
?“Shameless” (7 p.m. on Sundance): Season 5 of the award-winning British comedy series follows the lives of the Gallagher clan and their extended network of lovers, friends and foes at a public housing project in Manchester, England.
?“Skyrunners” (4 p.m. on Disney XD): This new sci-fi adventure movie follows teenage brothers Tyler (Joey Pollari) and Nick Burns (Kelly Blatz, “Aaron Stone”) who commandeer a small UFO that crashes near their town. They soon learn the spacecraft is “alive” and there’s an alien plot to take over Earth.
?“VH1 Storytellers: Foo Fighters” (10 p.m. on VH1): This special features a collection of the Foo Fighters’ greatest hits as well as a performance of their new single “Wheels.” Viewers will also get to hear the band members share their stories and inspiration behind each song.
SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 2009
?“Big Time Rush” (7:30 p.m. on Nickelodeon): This is a special preview of a new comedy series that chronicles the journey of four best friends who are given the opportunity of a lifetime when they get a chance to be part of the Los Angeles pop music scene. The series is scheduled to premiere in early 2010.
?“Holly and Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure” (9 a.m. on ABC Family): This one-hour animated movie features Meaghan Martin (“10 Things I Hate About You”) and Jonathan Morgan Heit (“Bedtime Stories”) as the voices of Easton and Weston, two high-strung elves who monitor the North Pole Weather Center. It features the new song “When You Dream” by Tena Clark, music producer, songwriter and CEO/chief creative officer of DMI Music & Media Solutions.
?“Magic of Audrey” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): This special captures the allure and charisma of actress Audrey Hepburn and includes film clips and rare footage of screen tests and interviews.
?“The National Tree” (7 p.m. on Hallmark Channel): Evan Williams (”Degrassi: The Next Generation”) stars as a 17-year-old video blogger who submits the winning entry in a contest to find a new national Christmas tree. The Sitka Spruce was planted when he was born by his father (Andrew McCarthy, “St. Elmo’s Fire”), and the two of them drive it to Washington, D.C. for a ceremony with the President.
?“Sandra Lee Celebrates: Holiday Homecoming” (7 p.m. on Food Network): Sandra Lee helps create a holiday homecoming part for Christina Sobiloff, a Peace Corps Volunteer stationed in Burkina Faso, Africa, who returns home to Creskill, N.J., for the holidays.
?“The Suze Orman Show” (8 p.m. on CNBC): Host Suze Orman talks to “The Biggest Loser” trainer Jilian Michaels about the health-wealth connection.The episode also features never-before-seen clips of Suze’s one-on-one meetings with “The Biggest Loser” contestants.
–Penny TV
Top 50 Talk Show Guests on TV (Nov. 19-25, 2009)
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the guests (and all the topics) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are 50 (or more) of the best guests appearing on talk shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Nov. 19-25, 2009). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/entertainment/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
BEST GUESTS
••Morena Baccarin (”V”), Nov. 20 on “Last Call With Carson Daly”
••Simon Baker (“The Mentalist”), Nov. 19 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Maria Bello (”ER”), Nov. 24 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Susan Boyle (”Britain’s Got Talent”), Nov. 23 on “Today”
••Sandra Bullock (”The Blind Side”), Nov. 19 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”; Nov. 24 on “Lopez Tonight”; Nov. 25 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Peter Capaldi (”Torchwood”), Nov. 24 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Margaret Cho (comic), Nov. 23 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••John Cleese (”The Pink Panther 2″, Nov. 23 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Tabatha Coffey (“Tabatha’s Salon Takeover”), Nov. 23 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Stephen Colbert (”The Colbert Report”), Nov. 19 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••David Cook (”American Idol”), Nov. 23 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Anderson Cooper (”Anderson Cooper 360″), Nov. 19 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Penélope Cruz (“Nine”), Nov. 20 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”; Nov. 23 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
••Claire Danes (”Stardust”), Nov. 23 on “The View”; Nov. 24 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Ted Danson (”Damages”), Nov. 19 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Zac Efron (”17 Again”), Nov. 23 on “The View”; Nov. 24 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Rob Estes (“90210”), Nov. 20 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Peter Facinelli (”Damages”), Nov. 25 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Dakota Fanning (“The Twilight Saga: New Moon”), Nov. 19 on “The Jay Leno Show”
••Carrie Fisher (”E-Girl”), Nov. 24 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Thomas Gibson (“Criminal Minds”), Nov. 25 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Joseph Gordon-Levitt (”G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra”), Nov. 20 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Seth Green (”Old Dogs”), Nov. 25 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Tim Gunn (“Project Runway”), Nov. 19 on “Oprah Winfrey”
••Mark Harmon (“NCIS”), Nov. 23 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Neil Patrick Harris (”How I Met Your Mother)”), Nov. 20 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
••Jon Bon Jovi (singer), Nov. 24 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”; Nov. 25 on “Today”
••Nicole Kidman (”Nine”), Nov. 19 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Jimmy Kimmel (”Jimmy Kimmel Live”), Nov. 24 on “Live With Regis and Kelly”
••Jane Krakowski (”30 Rock”), Nov. 19 on “The Jay Leno Show”
••Larry the Cable Guy (”Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau”), Nov. 20 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Taylor Lautner (“The Twilight Saga: New Moon”)(pictured above), Nov. 19 on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”; Nov. 20 on “Today”, “Live With Regis and Kelly” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live”; Nov. 23 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Derek Luke (”Trauma”), Nov. 24 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Nigel Lythgoe (“So You Think You Can Dance”), Nov. 20 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Norm MacDonald (”Hollywood & Wine”), Nov. 25 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Jack McBrayer (”30 Rock”), Nov. 24 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”
••Eva Mendes (”Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans”), Nov. 20 on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien”; Nov. 23 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Elizabeth Mitchell (“V”), Nov. 19 on “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
••Viggo Mortensen (”The Road”), Nov. 20 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Emily Osment (”Hannah Montana”), Nov. 20 on “The View”
••Robert Pattinson (“The Twilight Saga: New Moon”), Nov. 19 on “Today” and “Live With Regis and Kelly”; Nov. 20 on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Regis Philbin (”Live With Regis and Kelly”), Nov. 24 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Judge Jeanine Pirro (”Judge Jeanine Pirro”), Nov. 24 on “The Tyra Show”
••Natalie Portman (”Love and Other Impossible Pursuits”), Nov. 25 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Paula Poundstone (comic), Nov. 20 on “Late Show With David Letterman”
••Craig Robinson (”The Office”), Nov. 23 on “Lopez Tonight”
••Keri Russell (”Leaves of Grass”), Nov. 19 on “Today”
••Matthew Rhys (“Brothers & Sisters”), Nov. 24 on “The View”
••Katey Sagal (”Sons of Anarchy”), Nov. 19 on “The View” and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”
••Jaclyn Smith (”Ordinary Miracles”), Nov. 19 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••John Stamos (”ER”), Nov. 19 on “The View”
••Kristen Stewart (”The Twilight Saga: New Moon”), Nov. 20 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Charlize Theron (”The Road”), Nov. 24 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Carrie Underwood (”American Idol”), Nov. 19 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
••Village People (musical group), Nov. 20 on “The Wendy Williams Show”
••Robin Williams (”Old Dogs”), Nov. 23 on “Late Show With David Letterman”; Nov. 24 on “The View”
••Robin Wright (”A Christmas Carol”), Nov. 25 on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson”
Top 20 Talk Show Topics on TV (Nov. 19-25, 2009)
Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the topics (and all the guests) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are TV Editor Penny Soldan’s Top 20 picks for shows airing Thursday through Wednesday (Nov. 19-25, 2009). For a practically complete list, go to www.newsok.com/entertainment/tv and click on Talk Shows (located under Resources).
But just like everything else on TV, talk show lineups are subject to change.
TOP TOPICS
••Traveling with kids, Nov. 19 on “Today”
••Boosting immunity, Nov. 19 on “Good Morning America”
••Searching for perfect eyelashes, Nov. 19 on “The Early Show”
••Turbo-charging one’s health through dietary choices, Nov. 19 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Back hair, Nov. 19 on “The Doctors”
••Phenomenon of becoming tongue-tied, Nov. 19 on “The Doctors”
••Searching for the perfect smile, Nov. 20 on “The Early Show”
••Holiday toys, Nov. 20 on “The View”
••No. 1 thing women do to scare away men, Nov. 20 on “Rachael Ray”
••Preventing and recognizing a bed bug infestation, Nov. 20 on “The Dr. Oz Show”
••Stomach growling, Nov. 20 on “The Dr. Oz Show”
••Simple yet sophisticated hairstyles, Nov. 20 on “The Martha Stewart Show”
••Overcoming a rude attitude, Nov. 20 on “Dr. Phil”
••Health warning signs, Nov. 20 on “The Doctors”
••Spicing up one’s sex life, Nov. 20 on “The Doctors”
••Portion control, Nov. 23 on “Today”
••Interacting with in-laws, Nov. 23 on “Today”
••Nipping holiday overspending in the bud, Nov. 24 on “Today”
••Designer fashions on a budget, Nov. 24 on “Today”
••Cocktails for Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 on “Today”
Krupa and Hough out in “Dancing With the Stars” semifinals
So surprised that Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough were voted off “Dancing With the Stars” tonight and won’t be going to the finals!
Krupa has been consistently good and Hough’s choreography and guidance have been outstanding as usual – their waltz this week was amazing.
I was expecting Donny Osmond or Kelly Osbourne to go – thought Donny probably should’ve because his first dance last night was lacking quite a bit to be desired – guess that’s why the fans vote, right?
Think Mya has the best shot to win it all next week, but after tonight, I’d say that disco ball trophy is pretty much up for grabs!
– Melissa Hayer
Oklahoma alert: Carrie Underwood on TV in November and December
If you haven’t seen Carrie
Underwood on TV lately, you haven’t been watching much TV.
The singer from Checotah, Oklahoma, has been performing on talk shows all month long. She also co-hosted the CMA Awards last week on ABC.
And she has quite a few more TV appearances scheduled in the coming weeks. Here’s a rundown:
Nov. 18 – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (9 a.m. on KOCO-5)
Nov. 19 – “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (12:06 a.m. on ABC)
Nov. 22 – “2009 American Music Awards” nominee and performer (7 p.m. on ABC)
Nov. 26 – “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” performer (8 p.m. on CNN)
Dec. 1 – “Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood” (8 p.m. on CMT)
Dec. 7 – “Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special” (7 p.m. on Fox)
For even more coverage on Carrie, check out Brandy McDonnell’s entertaining and informative posts at http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/
–Penny TV
Pictured above: “Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood” Photo credit: Rick Diamond/WireImage
Keys, Lewis and Bee Gees perform on Nov. 17 “Dancing With the Stars Results Show”
Alicia Keys - AP Photo
After a night of semifinal performances, the three couples making it to the finals will be announced on “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show,” Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Appearances will include:
???? Twelve-time Grammy ® Award winner Alicia Keys making her television debut performance of her new single, “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart,” from her upcoming fifth album, “The Element of Freedom,” available worldwide on December 15.
???? Multi-platinum artist and three-time Grammy ® nominee Leona Lewis performing her first single, ”Happy,” from her brand new album, “Echo,” set for release on Tuesday, November 17th on J Records/Syco Music.
???? With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb from the legendary Bee Gees taking to the “Dancing with the Stars” stage with their hit, “You Should Be Dancing,” to celebrate their 50th Anniversary and the release of their new hits collection, “The Ultimate Bee Gees.” Professional dancers Cheryl Burke, Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower and Artem Chigvintsev will accompany them.
???? Professional dancers performing a themed dance number to Fergie’s song, “Be Italian,” from The Weinstein Company’s film “Nine,” in theaters everywhere Christmas Day
???? Season 8 favorite Melissa Rycroft returning to the ballroom floor for a special dance performance.
By evening’s end one couple will be eliminated, as determined by a combination of the judges’ scores and viewers’ votes. Who among the following four teams will leave the ballroom floor?
• JOANNA KRUPA (model) and partner, Season 7 champ DEREK HOUGH..
• MYA (award winning singer) and partner DMITRY CHAPLIN.
• KELLY OSBOURNE (reality star) and partner LOUIS VAN AMSTEL.
• DONNY OSMOND (showbiz legend) and partner KYM JOHNSON.
‘Hank’ has been pulled, but a few canceled shows get to play out on TV
Thank you, networks, for giving new shows a chance this season.
“The Beautiful Life: TBL” was taken off the air by The CW after two episodes, even though four more had already been filmed.
And “Hank” has been canceled after five episodes on ABC. Instead of airing the remaining five episodes already filmed, comedy repeats and holiday specials will air in that 7 p.m. Wednesday time slot starting Nov. 18.
But those are the only new shows this season to be pulled off the schedule suddenly.
Word is that no new episodes will be made of NBC’s “Trauma” (UPDATE: NBC has reversed its decision and has ordered three more episodes) and ABC’s “Eastwick.” But at least the networks are continuing to air everything the cast and crew put into those shows.
And for that, we TV viewers are truly thankful.
–Penny TV
NOTE: Fox did pull the sophomore series “Dollhouse” from its November schedule, a late move that left the show in TV book schedules everywhere — and on The Oklahoman’s TV Week cover.
On Wedneday, the network announced that “Dollhouse” has been officially canceled, but all 13 episodes scheduled for its second season will air.
“Dolhouse” returns to the Fox lineup on Dec. 4 with back-to-back episodes. And since a few episodes remain to be filmed, series creator Joss Whedon will be able to tie up loose ends for the finale.
Pictured above: HANK – “Hanksgiving” – Hank’s worst holiday nightmare comes true when his mother-in-law comes to visit for the first annual suburban Pryor Family “Hanksgiving,” on “Hank,” NOV. 4 on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RICHARD FOREMAN) JORDAN HINSON, KELSEY GRAMMER, NATHAN GAMBLE, MELINDA MCGRAW (OBSCURED), RAYMOND OCHOA, CRISTA FLANAGAN
Pictured below: Echo (Eliza Dushku) gets ready to defend herself in the DOLLHOUSE season premiere episode “Vows” on Sept. 25 on FOX. Photo Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/FOX
