Q: How authentic was "Parking Wars" on A&E? Was it staged?
Apparently not -- "Parking Wars" is cited as one of the more realistic reality TV shows to come out of the A&E stable.
It actually began life as a documentary produced seven years before the series debuted in 2008, and many of the show's regulars from the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) appeared in that original doc feature.
Fosse/Verdon, on FX
Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams star as visionary choreographer Bob Fosse and iconic Broadway dancer Gwen Verdon in this premiere. As Fosse's star rises, he turns to drugs and alcohol, while Verdon struggles to stay relevant.
Into the Badlands, on AMC
As M.K. (Aramis Knight) and Pilgrim (Babou Ceesay) prepare their forces at the monastery, The Widow (Emily Beecham) takes on Baron Chau (Lewis Tan) in this new episode. Elsewhere, Sunny (Daniel Wu) and Bajie (Nick Frost) encounter a new foe.
Q: What has Chris Vance been doing since "The Transporter" ended?
Looking for his next big thing, it seems.
He'd done a series of long arcs in beloved shows ("Burn Notice," "Prison Break") before landing the lead in the high-profile, international series "Transporter: The Series" (based on the popular film franchise).
Generational gastronomy: Two generations of Flays eat their way through the Big Apple
Bobby and Sophie Flay as seen in "The Flay List"
It's old meets new in Food Network's latest series. Not that I'm calling chef Bobby Flay old -- he's definitely not -- but his new series pairs him with his daughter, Sophie, and follows the older and younger generations of Flays as they team up to sate their hunger in New York City.
Pure country: Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate the genre's best
Reba McEntire hosts the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards
Pure country: Pull up those boots and pull down the brim of your hat, it's country time! It's the time of year when the country music industry honors its best with the Academy of Country Music Awards, and this year the show is live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 7, on CBS.
New Releases for the week of April 7 - 13
On the Basis of Sex
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Jones) is an ambitious first-year student at Harvard Law School, and one of the few women studying law in the 1950s. When her husband, Martin (Hammer), himself a second-year law student, is diagnosed with cancer, she begins attending his classes as well as her own in order to transcribe his lessons for him. After graduating at the top of her class, she finds it very difficult to find work in the male-dominated field, but when she turns her attention to a case of gender discrimination, she changes the course of history and embarks upon a career as one of the nation's most influential legal minds.
Director: Mimi Leder. Stars: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Kathy Bates, Cailee Spaeny. 2018. 120 min. Biography.
Holmes & Watson
Legendary detective Sherlock Holmes (Ferrell) and his friend and partner, Dr. John Watson (Reilly), leap into action when they discover a plot to assassinate Queen Victoria (Ferris). Holmes is convinced that his nemesis, Professor Moriarty (Fiennes), is the mastermind behind the murderous scheme, and he and Watson team up with Dr. Grace Hart (Hall) and her assistant, Millie (Lapkus), to interpret the clues and uncover the truth behind the plot before it's too late.
Director: Etan Cohen. Stars: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Lauren Lapkus, Rebecca Hall, Ralph Fiennes, Pam Ferris, Kelly Macdonald. 2018. 90 min. Comedy.
A Dog's Way Home
When Lucas (Hauer-King) finds an abandoned puppy on a construction site, he takes the animal home and raises it, naming her Bella. The two form a deep and unshakable bond over the years, sharing countless moments with one another, but when the city declares her to be an illegal breed, Lucas sends Bella to live with friends several states away until he can find a new home outside of the city. Bella is unwilling to be apart from Lucas, and she runs away, making her way across the country on her own and having adventures as she tries to get back home.
Director: Charles Martin Smith. Stars: Jonah Hauer-King, Ashley Judd, Alexandra Shipp, Edward James Olmos. 2019. 96 min. Adventure.
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, on CBS
Reba McEntire welcomes the best and brightest of the country music scene to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas as she hosts the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and George Strait also take the stage.
Late Laughs for the week of April 7 - 13, 2019
Late Night With Seth Meyers
According to a new report, the average city bus in New York travels just 6.4 miles per hour, which transit researchers have pointed out is nearly two miles per hour slower than a rat can sprint. So next time you're being chased by a rat, don't take the bus!
A scientist in Germany has found that female dragonflies fake their own death to avoid the males bothering them. "Same," said women on Tinder.
Recaps for the week of April 1 - 5
John McCook as seen in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Having each lost a beloved family member, Hope and Douglas bond over their grief. Bill and Katie finish their romantic dinner and decide to try to find out who has been setting them up. Ridge proceeds with caution when Brooke asks him what Taylor is up to regarding Hope and Thomas. Brooke is shocked when he learns Taylor's motivation is to reunite Liam with Steffy. Meanwhile, Thomas is moved by the interactions he witnesses between Hope and Douglas. Bill and Katie discuss the person who's been setting them up when their identity is revealed. Brooke is angry at the way Taylor meddles is people's lives. Ridge and Thomas have a heartfelt conversation about how Douglas is finding comfort in Hope. Bill, Katie and Will share a family moment. Brooke tells Liam about Taylor's plot. Hope is upset when Zoe keeps pressuring her to have another child. Sally makes a decision as to whether she will stay at Forrester or move to Spencer. Quinn tells Wyatt that she's encouraging Flo to find her father. Hope continues to grieve the loss of Beth. Quinn and Sally disagree over what will make Wyatt happy. Flo calls her mother, Shauna, to ask about her father.
Days of Our Lives
Jordan asks Rafe for a substantial favor. JJ is troubled by the lighter found in Claire's jewelry box. Hope and Rafe have a conversation about Ted. Claire becomes upset when Eve tells her about a change in plans. Maggie has questions for Sarah about her acceptance of Rex's proposal. Eric answers Brady's ultimatum. Will and Sonny seek answers regarding Will's unexplained medical issues. Kate informs Victor she wants to return to Titan. Stefan grows more attracted to Chloe, but she keeps him at arm's length. Eric wants to come clean about his feelings for Sarah. Brady advises Gabi to take the next step in her revenge against Stefan. Maggie issues Rex a warning. Tripp and Haley have trouble maintaining their cover story. Claire is put on the spot when JJ questions her about the lighter. Hope tells Ben about Jordan's secret. Rafe comes back from California with shocking news. Ted makes his move on Hope. Chemistry builds between Abe and Sheila.
General Hospital
Valentin lies. Franco becomes confrontational. Lucy offers her moral support. Scott gets a heartfelt message. Bobbie and Felicia share a hug. Sam has a moment alone with Jason. Kristina crosses a line. Josslyn places a call to Carly. Kim gets some bad news. Laura is startled. Maxie continues to struggle with her feelings. Peter gets some advice from Anna. Willow is put on notice.
The Young and the Restless
Jack, Billy and Kyle let Summer join them as they discuss ideas for Jabot's new direction. Jack pitches a new model, expanding into apparel along with cosmetics and marketing the brand across several platforms. Summer goes with Jack's pitch and she and Kyle brainstorm a solid social media strategy. Everyone is impressed with their talents. Billy reaches out to Rebekah Barlow, who agrees to come on as a consultant. While in town, Rebekah reconnects with Nick and he invites her out for a drink. Despite Kyle's lover for Lola, he finds himself drawn to Summer and is surprised at how well they work together. He is also moved by how patient Summer is with Dina. Summer and Kyle tell Phyllis the truth about their marriage, revealing Summer as Lola's organ donor. Phyllis warns Summer that she can't trust Kyle. When Lola and Kyle run into one another, they are surprised by the strength of their feelings. Summer pressures Kyle to delete Lola's contact information from his phone and he reluctantly agrees.