The man behind the magic: Adrien Brody headlines History's 'Houdini' miniseries
Adrien Brody stars in “Houdini”
He was known as Harry Houdini -- the master of illusion, the greatest escape artist of all time. He was larger than life and seemingly invincible. He could wriggle and writhe his way out of a straitjacket or a pair of handcuffs with ease, even when he was upside down.
Yet what's most often forgotten is that he was human, too.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on NBC
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning host Jimmy Fallon welcomes Chris Colfer and Halle Berry to the show with his signature brand of comedy, alongside his sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins and his house band The Roots. Florida Georgia Line performs.
Q: Is there any future plan for the return of "Memphis Beat"? It really was a good series.
I commend you on your patience and your enduring affection for a show that's been gone for three years, which is longer than it lasted on air.
Of course, a cop show with a strong Elvis Presley theme (the episodes were named after Elvis songs) was bound to inspire that kind of loyalty.
But not enough people were inspired by "Memphis Beat" to make it worth TNT's while to keep. It was canceled after its second season in 2011.
Modern Family, on ABC
In this rebroadcast, Phil (Ty Burrell) plans a huge surprise for Claire (Julie Bowen) for their 20th wedding anniversary while the family is at the school fair. Unbeknownst to him, Claire has a big surprise planned for Phil at home.
Q: Is there any future plan for the return of "Memphis Beat"? It really was a good series.
I commend you on your patience and your enduring affection for a show that's been gone for three years, which is longer than it lasted on air.
Of course, a cop show with a strong Elvis Presley theme (the episodes were named after Elvis songs) was bound to inspire that kind of loyalty.
But not enough people were inspired by "Memphis Beat" to make it worth TNT's while to keep. It was canceled after its second season in 2011.
4th and Loud, on AMC
Despite distractions and players clashing, everyone's pleased that the home opener proved a successful venture in this new episode. The series follows the coaches and players of the LA KISS arena football team as they navigate their inaugural season.
America's Next Top Model, on CW
It's crunch time for the contestants in a new episode of this reality competition series. The hopefuls vying for a spot in the Final 14 are put to the test when they have to model different seasons in a short period of time. Tyra Banks hosts.
A musical meal: Trisha Yearwood's no one-trick pony
Trisha Yearwood hosts “Trisha's Southern Kitchen”
Music and food. They're a classic pairing, probably going all the way back to the beginning of time. The two of them don't just pair up well at dinner parties, either; they go hand-in-hand on the TV screen, too.
Late Laughs for the week August 24 - 30
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jimmy Kimmel
Tonight we had the two-hour finale of “The Bachelorette,” and that was followed by the one-hour “After the Rose” special, and that was followed by the “Oh My God -- Did We Really Just Get Engaged on a Reality Show” post-show.
Andi narrowed her harem of hunks down to Nick V. and Josh M. I still maintain that when you have to use a last initial, that means you're dating too many guys named Josh and Nick.
The Doctor is in: BBC America welcomes back 'Doctor Who'
Peter Capaldi stars as the Twelfth Doctor in “Doctor Who”
The Doctor is in: Is it really any surprise that a program about a Time Lord is timeless?
That's right, the eighth season of the revived "Doctor Who" is landing, and with a new Doctor occupying the TARDIS, the premiere is promising to be a doozie.