Elementary, on CBS
A plane crashes on a New York City beach in this rebroadcast. Sherlock tries to prove that one of the crash victims was dead before the plane even went down. At the same time, Watson urges her new partner to meet with his elusive father.
Q: Was Ernest Hemingway's "Islands in the Stream" ever made into a movie? I know a lot of his other books were.
Hemingway's tendency to write in the first person -- with his main characters speaking for themselves -- and the fact that he tended to set them in the many places he lived in real life, meant that his books often seemed at least somewhat autobiographical.
The Middle, on ABC
Frankie and Mike have no idea what they're in for when they decide to dedicate each day of a three-day weekend to a different child. Axl takes them to a paintball range, Sue has a huge list of activities and Brick wants to go to a comic book convention.
Parenthood, on NBC
The Bravermans face life's challenges together, from raising a child with Asperger's to facing the uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis. Starring Peter Krause, the critically acclaimed drama is a re-imagining of the 1989 feature film of the same name.
The Carrie Diaries, on CW
When young Carrie Bradshaw accepts an internship at a Manhattan law firm in 1984, she befriends a free-spirited style editor in this premiere. Her outgoing new friend shows her an exciting world she's only ever dreamt about.
Q: I saw a clip of a historical show about ancient Rome that starred Michael Sheen. Did that have any other big stars? What was it called?
What you saw was "Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire," a BBC miniseries that aired in the fall of 2006. Each of its six episodes highlighted a particular period in the empire's history, generally focusing on one of the emperors.
Late Laughs for the week of January 13 - 19, 2013
The Late Show: David Letterman
FedEx handled 19 million packages yesterday. They didn't deliver them, they just handled them!
I'm happy and gratified to be on the Barbara Walters list this year. I'm between the monkey that was running around in a Toronto store and Clint Eastwood's empty chair.
Crowning a new 'Idol': Competition freshens itself up for landmark season
(left to right) “American Idol’s” Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban
Turning 12 is a heck of a milestone.
For a person, it marks just one more birthday to go until they leave childhood behind and take the big, scary step to become a teenager.
New Releases for the week of January 13 - 19
Taken 2
While on a family vacation in Turkey, Bryan is confronted by the same Albanian criminal family that kidnapped his daughter, Kim. Seeking vengeance on Bryan for the men he killed while rescuing his daughter, the Albanians take Bryan and his ex-wife Lenore hostage, but Kim manages to slip through their fingers. Using a communication device hidden in his sock, Bryan communicates with Kim, who must find a way to free her parents. Bryan and his family struggle to get out of Istanbul alive and to ensure that these criminals cannot hurt them again.
Director: Oliver Megaton. Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Rade Serbedzija, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, D.B. Sweeney, Luke Grimes. 2012. 92 min. Action.
Farewell, My Queen
It is the eve of the French Revolution, and as Paris dissolves into violence and bedlam, life at the Palace of Versailles remains virtually unchanged. Suddenly, word reaches the palace of the storming of the Bastille, and most of the aristocrats and royal servants flee in fear, their confidence in the royal family shaken. But not Sidonie. As a servant and reader for Marie Antoinette, she remains at the side of her beloved Queen until the bitter end.
Director: Benoit Jacquot. Stars: Diane Kruger, Lea Seydoux, Virginie Ledoyen, Xavier Beauvois. 2012. 100 min. Drama.
Won't Back Down
Mothers Jamie and Nona battle to improve the quality of their children’s inner-city school education. As they come up against intense corruption within the teacher’s union and the education system, they must break down barriers and form alliances if they are to give their kids the education they deserve.
Director: Daniel Barnz. Stars: Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Holly Hunger, Rosie Perez. 2012. 121 min. Drama.
To Rome With Love
Four love stories unfold in Rome. A newly engaged couple bring their parents together for the first time, which unexpectedly results in a shower-themed production of the opera “Pagliacci.” Newlyweds arrive in Rome to start a new life, but are quickly separated by unexpected circumstances. A man’s life changes when he suddenly becomes famous. A young architect struggles to deal with his girlfriend’s intensely sexual best friend, as an aging architect attempts to mentor him.
Director: Woody Allen. Stars: Woody Allen, Ellen Page, Judy Davis, Penelope Cruz, Alison Pill, Jesse Eisenberg, Roberto Benigni, Alec Baldwin, Alessandra Mastronardi. 2012. 112 min. Comedy.
Slamming steel: Wrestler to host new show for robot battles
Chris Jericho in “Robot Combat League”
SLAMMING STEEL: When Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his film debut in 2001's "The Mummy Returns," the door flew wide open for professional wrestlers to leave the ring and explore other entertainment avenues.
Now, Syfy's spotlight will shine on Chris Jericho.