A new take: '4400' reboot returns with fresh perspective
T.L. Thompson and Jaye Ladymore star in "4400"
As the trend of rebooting hit TV shows for modern audiences continues, one series stands out as more than just a rehash of the same idea. Its fresh perspective captivated viewers before the holidays, and it's returning early in the new year to continue the saga.
Call Me Kat, on Fox
Fans of "The Big Bang Theory" star and "Jeopardy!" host Mayim Bialiak can catch up on the life of Kat (Bialik) in this new episode of the sitcom's second season. Determined to prove to her mom she can make it as a single 39-year-old, Kat opens a cat café.
Q: I just watched "The Wolf of Snow Hollow," which starred Robert Forster, but the credits also say it was dedicated to Forster's memory. How does that work?
It works through film great Robert Forster's dedication, combined with the slow process of releasing an indie film. Forster died of brain cancer on Oct. 11, 2019, at age 78, not long after wrapping work on "The Wolf of Snow Hollow" (2020).
Though every director in the world will tell you that there's plenty of production work to do after they say, "That's a wrap," it's especially true for indie films.
The Amazing Race, on CBS
Phil Keoghan returns to host the next leg of this popular long-running reality series. Teams of globe-trotting adventure seekers take off on a massive planet-wide scavenger hunt, each hoping to win the million-dollar prize and the winning title.
Judge Steve Harvey, on ABC
Now in its second week on the air, comedian and TV personality Steve Harvey gets serious about the law … well, sort of. Dealing with everything from small claims to huge disputes, Harvey hears out plaintiffs and defendants before deciding how to proceed.
Ordinary Joe, on NBC
James Wolk and Natalie Martinez star in this drama series, airing a new episode tonight. At his college graduation, a young man faces a series of decisions that could change his life forever, setting him on track for many action-packed adventures.
Q: I was watching "Austin Powers" the other day and started wondering about the music video that plays in the credits. It appears to feature Austin himself as the singer. Is he playing with a real band?
Actually, Ming Tea is a real band, and it's where Austin Powers got his start.
OK, sure, we all know that's comedian Mike Myers in an outlandish faux-British Invasion getup, and we know Austin Powers is just a character he created. But he created him, initially, to front that band.
The Righteous Gemstones, on HBO
Jesse Gemstone (Danny McBride) and his family return to the Home Box Office in this Season 2 comedy premiere. After its last episode aired in October 2019, the saga following a world-famous televangelist and his oblivious congregation continues.
Late Laughs for the week of January 9 - 15, 2022
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On the fourth night of Hanukkah, President Biden hosted a menorah lighting. Nothing says you really care about a holiday like waiting until the fourth night to celebrate.
An FDA panel just voted 13-10 to "narrowly endorse" Merck's anti-viral COVID pill. Yeah, when it comes to medication, I'm sure "narrowly endorsed" is the phrase you want to hear.
Order up: Burrell back for more 'Worst Cooks'
Anne Burrell hosts another season of "Worst Cooks in America"
In case you missed it, a new season of "Worst Cooks in America" kicked off last week (Jan. 5, to be precise) on Food Network, where the culinary boot camp has become something of a new year tradition.