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An old-time killing: Lizzie Borden hacks her way onto the screen

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Christina Ricci and Clea DuVall star in "Lizzie Borden Took an Ax"

Christina Ricci and Clea DuVall star in "Lizzie Borden Took an Ax"

An old-time killing: What a fascination we TV watchers have with murder!

Late Laughs for the week of December 22 - 28, 2013

Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jimmy Kimmel

Thanksgiving travel will be especially unpleasant because of the big storm. More than 500 flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth were canceled. I think this is God's way of saying, “Stay home and overcook your own turkey.”

 

The Sound of Music, on ABC

Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a young woman who leaves a convent to become a governess in this classic musical. The film, which was based on the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, also stars Christopher Plummer as the widowed Capt. Von Trapp.

Julie Andrews stars in "The Sound of Music"
Julie Andrews stars in "The Sound of Music"

Recaps for the week of December 16 - 20

Author: 
Andrew Sawyer / TV Media
Winsor Harmon stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"

Winsor Harmon stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"

The Bold and the Beautiful

Ridge returns to town and has an emotional reunion with Eric. Ridge apologizes to Eric for not being there when Stephanie died, and Eric brings Ridge up to speed on Brooke's activities, but is careful not to mention Bill Spencer. Wyatt gives Hope a piece of jewelery for her impending wedding to Liam, while Quinn works hard to convince Steffy to return to Los Angeles and stop the wedding. Caroline and Bill help Liam prepare for his wedding, while Brooke and Hope spend some quality time together before the big event. Brooke thinks she's imagining things when she spots Ridge, but she quickly realizes he's really there when he professes his love to her and pulls her into a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Steffy seeks out Liam upon her return and they share a kiss after she reveals her prognosis to him. Hope sees them together through a window and makes a snap decision that could change the course of her life forever.

Days of Our Lives

Will pleads with Sonny to reveal Sami, Gabi and Kate's big secret and later confronts Sami about it. Sami, Gabi and Kate try to prevent Sonny from revealing their secret to anyone else, but EJ manages to trick Gabi into spilling it all. Later, the three women are in for a shock when they take Arianna to visit Santa. Meanwhile, Nicole tells a gigantic lie in order to help Eric, and Daniel is appalled when he finds out. Later, Eric has an interesting dream about Nicole. JJ comes up with a plan to take Theresa down, but it backfires. Adrienne sets Jennifer up with a new man and Daniel is upset when he overhears Jennifer making plans for a date. Hope receives a call from Bo and is stunned by what she hears. Kate and Jordan have a tense encounter when they both show up at Rafe's new place. Victor loses it when he discovers that Nicole is living with Daniel.

General Hospital

Both Britt and Obrecht steal themselves as they prepare to make their earth-shattering confessions. Dante and Lulu make a shocking discovery. As Ava and Morgan's relationship takes a turn, they continue to grow closer. Meanwhile, Molly and TJ get into a big fight. Sonny takes Carlos and holds him captive while he tests Duke's loyalty to him. Later, someone is shot when a firefight breaks out at Sonny's warehouse. A mysterious caller relentlessly hounds Ava and Silas. A hopeful Robin meets with Patrick before he is finally able to come to a decision about his future.

The Young and the Restless

Paul tells Christine that it's only a matter of time before one of the Baldwins goes to prison for Carmine's murder. Later, Lauren rips into Leslie for defending Carmine and having the drug dealing charges against him dropped. As Paul finds a piece of evidence that could lead him to Carmine's killer, Fen withdrawals his confession. Sharon becomes concerned when Cassie's ghost appears to her again and informs her that the only way she'll ever get better is to tell the truth about Summer's paternity. Meanwhile, Victor agrees to look at the files when Cane tells him of a biotech division he had hoped to expand at Chancellor Industries. At the same time, Jill shares her plan to dismantle Newman-Chancellor all together with Jack. Billy goes for drinks with Kelly at The Underground and he tells her he's having a hard time connecting with Victoria. Chloe rushes to the police station when she learns from Kevin that Alex has a lead on Delia's hit and run.

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, on ABC

Hoping his canine pal can help him get into the Christmas spirit, Rerun turns to Snoopy in this animated special. Unfortunately, Snoopy has other plans so Rerun decides to invite Snoopy's brother Spike for a visit, with hilarious results.

A scene from "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown"
A scene from "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown"

Light up your holidays: Families try to outdo each other in 'The Great Christmas Light Fight'

Author: 
Kyla Brewer / TV Media
Michelle, Faith and Andrew Blount as seen in "The Great Christmas Light Fight"

Michelle, Faith and Andrew Blount as seen in "The Great Christmas Light Fight"

The I Love Lucy Christmas Special, on CBS

Get a blast of Christmas past as Lucy (Lucille Ball) and the gang return to the airwaves for a little holiday hijinks. The program features colorized versions of two of the show's classic episodes: "The Christmas Episode" and "Lucy's Italian Movie."

Vivian Vance, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and William Frawley in "The I Love Lucy"
Vivian Vance and Lucille Ball in "The I Love Lucy"

Q: Do you remember a spinoff of "Who's the Boss" set at a boarding school? That's all -- I just want confirmation that I'm not crazy.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

You're not crazy. What is crazy is that it starred, among others, future film star Halle Berry.

"Living Dolls" aired for one, 12-episode season in the fall of 1989, when "Who's the Boss" was near the peak of its popularity (and just past the middle of its 1984 to 1992 run).

It was born from an episode of "Who's the Boss" earlier that year, which served as what's called a back-door pilot, in which Samantha (Alyssa Milano) visited a boarding school for models.

The X Factor, on Fox

The moment of truth arrives for the performers as host Mario Lopez announces this season's winner in this special two-hour finale. The series traveled the country looking for talented singers and vocal acts who competed for a recording contract.

Demi Lovato, Paulina Rubio, Kelly Rowland and Simon Cowell in "The X Factor"
Demi Lovato, Paulina Rubio, Kelly Rowland and Simon Cowell in "The X Factor"

Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People, on ABC

In what has become an annual tradition, Barbara Walters interviews this year's headline makers, celebrities and more. Over the years, the legendary broadcast journalist has interviewed Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Tom Cruise.

Barbara Walters in "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People"
Barbara Walters in "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People"
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