Q: Do you remember that sitcom "Carter Country" from the '70s? Did that actually have anything to do with Jimmy Carter?
Not in reality, though in the fictional realm it did.
"Carter Country," for those who don't remember (and that's likely most people), was a sitcom set in the fictional town of Clinton Corners, Ga., a small town that was suggested to be close to Plains, Ga., the hometown of then-president Jimmy Carter.
Family Tools, on ABC
Jack Shea's foray into the family business continues as he struggles to prove to his ailing father that he can be successful. Luckily, Jack has the support of his quirky cousin Mason and his Aunt Terry, played by Leah Remini.
Splash, on ABC
It all comes down to the final dives as the celebrities have one last chance to impress the judges in this season finale. Legendary diver Greg Louganis coached the celebrity contestants for weeks before they faced off in a diving competition like no other.
Q: I enjoy watching the show "Ghost Hunters" and other shows like it. Do Jason Hawes and the other people who chase ghosts get paid by the TV networks for these shows? If so, how much do they get per episode?
In the case of "Ghost Hunters," like most TV shows, actually, they are actually paid by a production company, which serves as a sort of middleman between the network and the stars themselves.
The production company behind the hit Syfy reality show is Pilgrim Studios, which was also behind such shows as "The Ultimate Fighter" and "American Chopper."
Revolution, on NBC
The threat of deadly anthrax looms in this new episode. In an attempt to keep the anthrax out of Monroe's hands, the group attempts to rescue Dr. Stephen Camp.
The Amazing Race, on CBS
With four teams left in the competition, the contestants go snorkelling in a bog in Belfast, Ireland, before one team is eliminated in this two-hour season finale. After covering nearly 30,000 miles, the three remaining teams race to the finish line.
New Releases for the week of May 05 - 11
Mama
Five years after the death of his brother and the disappearance of his nieces, Lily and Victoria, Jeffrey sponsors a rescue party and locates the missing girls, who appear to have survived in the wilderness on their own. Jeffrey and his wife, Annabel, claim custody of the girls, who are now animal-like in their behavior, and struggle to raise the sisters while being stalked by a mysterious figure the girls affectionately call "Mama."
Director: Andrés Muschietti. Stars: Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse, Daniel Kash, Javier Botet. 2013. 100 min. Horror.
Jack Reacher
After five innocent people are shot dead by a military-trained sniper, former U.S. Army Military Police officer Jack Reacher is summoned. The accused requests his help, but Reacher is uninterested in working to clear the man's name. Determined to confirm the man's guilt, Reacher digs deeper into the case, uncovering more than he'd bargained for.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie. Stars: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo. 2013. 130 min. Action.
The Oranges
The Wallings and Ostroffs have been neighbors and friends for years. But that friendship is tested when the Ostroff's daughter, Nina, returns after a five-year absence and develops an interest in the Walling patriarch, David. When David and Nina's affair is discovered, the Wallings' and Ostroffs' peaceful suburban lives are turned upside down.
Director: Julian Farino. Stars: Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, Adam Brody, Catherine Keener, Alia Shawkat. 2011. 90 min. Comedy.
Revenge for Jolly!
When his dog dies under mysterious circumstances, a man recruits his cousin to find out who is behind the suspicious death of his canine pal. The two men set out to find the culprit, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
Director: Chadd Harbold. Stars: Brian Pestos, Oscar Isaac, Elijah Wood, Ryan Phillippe, Kristen Wig. 2012. 85 min. Comedy.
Safe Haven
Katie, a young woman with a mysterious past, appears in the small town of Southport, N.C., and seems determined to keep to herself, until she is drawn into a friendship with her neighbor, Jo, and a widowed store owner, Alex. As Katie's bonds with Jo and Alex grow stronger, she struggles to face the dark secrets of her past.
Director: Lasse Hallström. Stars: David Lyons, Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Irene Ziegler. 2013. 115 min. Drama.
Head to head: Iron chefs face off in five episode special
Alex Guarnaschelli as seen in "Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions"
Professional chefs can be a competitive lot. Cooking is an art form, and in America there's a name for culinary Picassos: they're called Iron Chefs.
Late Laughs for the week of May 5 - May 11, 2013
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Jimmy Kimmel
Happy birthday to Hugh Hefner, who turned 87 years old today. He has a wife named Crystal who's 26 years old. She was born in 1986. He was born in 1926. What do they even talk about? He served in World War II. She wasn't even alive when "Ghostbusters" came out.
Conan: Conan O'Brien
Hallmark's 'Confession': Network returns to Lancaster County
Sherry Stringfield and Katie Leclerc star in "Beverly Lewis' The Confession"
Hallmark's 'Confession': Made-for-TV movies are often underestimated with a reputation that they're just not up to snuff. Well, one network has been working hard to change that perception.