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Dancing With the Stars: The Results, on ABC

After weeks of intense training and even more thrilling competition, the ultimate winner is revealed in the season finale.

Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke co-host "Dancing With the Stars"

Q: How did Mel Blanc get credited for the voice of Dino in the 1994 version of "The Flintstones" if he died in 1989?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Controversially -- that's how.

Mel Blanc, the legendary voice actor behind many of the "Looney Tunes" characters, also did the voice of Dino in the original, animated "Flintstones" series in the 1960s. The 1994 live-action version, released five years after Blanc's death at age 81, used bits of these previous recordings.

Lost Girl, on ABC

The Morrigan enlists Bo's help when a tortured graffiti artist kills a Dark Fae. It appears the artist has been exposing Fae secrets everywhere. To say thank you, the Morrigan offers Bo information on breaking The Ash's hold on Lauren.

Zoie Palmer stars in "Lost Girl"
Zoie Palmer stars in "Lost Girl"

Late Laughs for the week of May 20 - 26

The Tonight Show: Jay Leno

The Secret Service has withdrawn its protection of Newt Gingrich in advance of him formally announcing the suspension of his campaign. His Secret-Service protection was costing us $44,000 a day. I guess they figured it wasn't worth it anymore to protect Newt from all the people trying to ignore him.

 

'Star' on Broadway: Food Network hopefuls in NYC as Season 8 heats up

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, and Alton Brown as seen on “Food Network Star”

Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, and Alton Brown as seen on “Food Network Star”

The hit series "Food Network Star” kicked off its eighth season with a two-hour event last Sunday, opening with much fanfare among fans of the Food Network. So is the supersized premiere an indication of what this season holds in store for viewers? Well, it would certainly seem so.

Forget them not: Celebrities salute soldiers at annual PBS concert

Author: 
Sheila Busteed / TV Media
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host PBS's annual "National Memorial Day Concert"

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host PBS's annual "National Memorial Day Concert"

FORGET THEM NOT: Two of television's most patriotic stars are once again teaming with a slew of celebrity performers to honor America's bravest citizens.

Spider-Man 3, on ABC

Web-slinging superhero Spider-Man faces some formidable foes and also battles his own dark side in the action-packed sequel.

Tobey Maguire stars in "Spider-Man 3"
Tobey Maguire stars in "Spider-Man 3"

Recaps for the week of May 14 - 18

Jason Thompson stars as Patrick in "General Hospital"

Jason Thompson stars as Patrick in "General Hospital"

The Bold and the Beautiful

Amber is satisfied with her scheme when she sees Caroline avoiding Rick. With the way cleared, Amber kisses Rick and confesses her love. Meanwhile, Rick asks Hope to help him get to the bottom of Caroline’s sudden change of heart. Hope investigates and soon Caroline shows her the photos of Rick, revealing Amber as the source. Amber never gets the chance to seduce Rick because Hope steps in demanding answers. Liam is accosted by Brooke wanting to know why he tore up his signed annulment papers and whether or not his future involves Hope. When Thomas asks Caroline about her family it becomes apparent that she’s hiding something. Katie has big news she’s eagerly awaiting to share with Bill.

Days of Our Lives

Sami confronts Lucas about taking the blame for shooting EJ, but she flies off the handle when he admits he knew that EJ was blackmailing Will. Later, the gloves come off as Sami, Lucas and Will have a heated argument and Will blurts out that he is gay. Sami breaks down because she feels guilty for not being a better mother, and Will points out that she is, again, making it about her. Meanwhile, Hope, John, Bo and Rafe set up a sting operation to catch Stefano in the middle of an arms deal, while Marlena and Carrie have a heart-to-heart. Carrie suddenly feels nauseaus, and Marlena points out that she could be pregnant. Elsewhere, Lexie is thankful for her friends and family when they set up the town square to look like Paris when she is told she cannot travel.

General Hospital

Sam and John's past may come to light as Jason starts to ask more and more questions. Meanwhile, Michael convinces Starr to let Sonny go, and their friendship is visibly shaken as they each feel the other has let them down. Tea Delgado arrives in town to help Starr get out of trouble after the showdown with Sonny. Spinelli digs up more details about Lisa's death that may change Maxie's fate, while Felicia and Mac struggle to get along. Anthony suspects that Tracy is trying to kill him to get out of their marriage, but Johnny isn't convinced. Carly receives a mysterious bouquet of flowers, reminding her of Franco's devious ways, and she has to remind herself that Franco is dead.

The Young and the Restless

Tucker realizes that he may have lost Ashley forever after sleeping with Harmony. Meanwhile, Harmony runs into Neil at the coffeehouse, and Neil tells her that he confessed his feelings for her to Sofia. Harmony breaks down about being a homewrecker, and she feels guilty for all the pain she has caused. Paul in convinced that the death of Ricky's girlfriend may not have been a suicide, and he starts to suspect his son has inherited Isabella's murderous tendencies. Chelsea insists that she wants to be a part of baby John's life and she admits that Victor offered her $10 million to leave but she turned it down.

The doctor is out: Fox and fans bid farewell to the iconic medical drama

Author: 
Christina Davies / TV Media
"House" comes to an end this week after eight strong seasons

"House" comes to an end this week after eight strong seasons

With eight seasons under his belt as the curmudgeonly Dr. Gregory House, Hugh Laurie will hang up his cane and put away the Vicodin for good after his show's series finale on Monday, May 21, on Fox.

New Releases for the week of May 20 - 26

Red Tails

The Second World War was the setting for many different kinds of discrimination and prejudice, and it wasn't all involving the Nazis. A squad of all-black pilots fight to prove that they are ready for battle, but they are constantly held back and given substandard equipment and missions. When the Tuskegee Airmen finally get the biggest mission of their lives, they soon learn that battle is not as glamourous as they'd originally thought.

Director: Anthony Hemingway. Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, David Oyelowo, Nate Parker, Elijah Kelley, Tristan Wilds, Method Man, Ne-Yo, Michael B. Jordan, Leslie Odom, Marcus T. Paul, Kevin Philips, Andre Royo, Daniela Ruah, Bryan Cranston. 2012, 125 mins., drama.

 

This Means War

All's fair in love and war -- but it can get dangerous when those two blur together. Foster and Tuck are committed CIA agents -- committed to their jobs and committed to protecting each other. But when the two partners fall in love with the same woman, they hide the fact that they know each other to see who really wins her heart.

Director: McG. Stars: Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Reese Witherspoon, Til Schweiger, Chelsea Handler, John Paul Ruttan, Abigail Spencer, Angela Bassett, Rosemary Harris, Warren Christie. 97 mins., comedy.

 

The Woman in Black

A newly widowed lawyer, Arthur Kipps, is forced to leave his young son and prove his worth to his boss. He shows up in a small town to settle the estate of a rich and prolific woman, but he quickly gets the idea that he is not welcome. He learns the story behind the woman who lived in the house -- Alice believed her sister Jennet was unfit to take care of a child so she took him in herself. Unfortunately, when the boy died in a tragic accident, Jennet blamed her sister and vowed that no one in the town will never have happy children again.

Director: James Watkins. Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, Janet McTeer, Liz White. 2012, 95 mins., horror.

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