Motive, on ABC
When a high priced lawyer is found dead in his home, the evidence seems to suggest a burglary gone wrong. While a million-dollar life insurance policy seems to give the man's wife plenty of motive, Flynn isn't convinced.
Taking a bite out of crime: New NBC drama follows international crime fighters
Donald Sutherland, Richard Flood, William Fichtner, Gabriella Pession, Tom Wlaschiha and Marc Lavoine in "Crossing Lines"
How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life), on ABC
Single mom Polly struggles to raise her young daughter while living under her parents' roof in this season finale. Sarah Chalke leads the cast of the comedy, which includes Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett.
Q: Will Steve Martin be returning for a third "Pink Panther" movie? I really enjoyed the first two.
You were, it seems, among the few to enjoy the second, if not either film, and so it seems that Steve Martin's reboot of the franchise has ended.
The first entry, 2006's "The Pink Panther," made quite a bit of money at the box office (and, ever more importantly, on video), and though critics for the most part disliked it, many figured they were destined to.
Rizzoli & Isles, on TNT
Politics and family problems come to the forefront after a community parade turns out to be a deadly affair in this season premiere. At the same time, some shocking news is revealed in the wake of a visit from Lt. Col. Casey Jones.
Q: I'm trying to remember the name of an old movie. It starred the "Odd Couple" stars as reporters for a newspaper. I think there were several other big stars in it as well.
The film you're looking for is the 1974 Billy Wilder production of "The Front Page," a beloved, decades-old stage play.
It starred, as you say, Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, the third of 10 collaborations the two friends made over their long careers.
Lemmon played a reporter at a Chicago tabloid who was weary of the business and planning to quit. His scheming editor, played by Matthau, convinces him to stay on to cover the sensational story of the execution of a convicted murderer.
Under the Dome, on CBS
A gigantic, transparent dome suddenly and inexplicably isolates a small town from the rest of the world in this series premiere. The new drama is based on the best-selling Stephen King novel of the same name.
Late Laughs for the week of June 23 - June 29, 2013
The Tonight Show: Jay Leno (R)
The acting president of Venezuela has put a curse on voters who don't vote for him in next week's election. Today Mitt Romney said, “You can do that!?”
It was this day in 1867 that Russia sold Alaska to the United States for 2 cents an acre. You know why they sold it so cheaply? Just to get rid of the Palins.
New Releases for the week of June 23 - 29
The Call
Jordan Turner, a veteran 911 operator for the LAPD, loses her confidence after taking a call from a desperate teenage girl that ends badly due in part to a poor choice made on Jordan's end. The teen ends up abducted and murdered, and Jordan resigns from taking calls. Instead, she takes a position training new operators. When one of her trainees receives a similar call, Jordan reluctantly takes over in hopes of saving another teen girl from suffering a similar fate.
Director: Brad Anderson. Stars: Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Morris Chestnut, Michael Eklund. 2013. 94 min. Thriller.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
When an up-and-coming street magician begins to encroach on their territory, hotshot Vegas duo Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton attempt to revive their stale routine with a daring stunt. But friction has been growing between the longtime friends and partners and it's taking a toll on their act. Burt will have to rediscover why he fell in love with magic in the first place if the pair hopes to relive their earlier success.
Director: Don Scardino. Stars: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Jim Carrey, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin. 2013. 100 min. Comedy.
Cody the Robosapien
Twelve-year-old Henry Keller discovers a damaged robot that he fixes and names Cody. He and Cody become fast friends. When Kinetech, the organization that funded Cody's creator, locates the missing robot, Henry and his pal embark on a wild adventure to save their respective parents, who are being held by Kinetech authorities.
Director: Sean McNamara. Stars: Kim Coates, Penelope Ann Miller, David Eigenberg. 2013. 86 min. Adventure.
Phantom
At the height of the cold war, Soviet Navy captain Demi is given his last assignment -- a secret mission that lands him in the middle of a KGB plot to start a war between the United States and China. The story is loosely based on real-life events.
Director: Todd Robinson. Stars: Ed Harris, David Duchovny, William Fichtner. 2013. 98 min. Thriller.
The Rambler
Recently released from prison, a man known only as "The Rambler" sets off on a bizarre cross-country road trip complete with strange hallucinations and even stranger characters. He travels through isolated towns and hazardous back roads on his way to Oregon, where he plans to help his estranged brother take care of his ranch.
Director: Calvin Reeder. Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Lindsay Pulsipher, Natasha Lyonne. 2013. 97 min. Drama.
Lidia and liberty: Bastianich celebrates the taste of freedom
Lidia Bastianich in "Lidia Celebrates America"
Holidays and food go together like peanut butter and jelly. What holiday isn't filled with its own culinary traditions?
The Fourth of July is no exception to this rule. The fireworks may be flashier than the food, but I know that I'll have my barbecue fired up this Independence Day for some memorable grilling.