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Q: Is there a definitive film version of "The Odyssey" I can watch? It's one of my favorite stories.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Considering its "epic" stature in world literature, it hasn't gotten a lot of attention from Hollywood. That said, you have options.

If you're looking for "definitive" as in complete, you'll want to see NBC's 1997 miniseries adaptation "The Odyssey," starring Armand Assante ("Gotti," 1996) as legendary hero Odysseus.

Q: Is there a definitive film version of "The Odyssey" I can watch? It's one of my favorite stories.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Considering its "epic" stature in world literature, it hasn't gotten a lot of attention from Hollywood. That said, you have options.

If you're looking for "definitive" as in complete, you'll want to see NBC's 1997 miniseries adaptation "The Odyssey," starring Armand Assante ("Gotti," 1996) as legendary hero Odysseus.

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, on TLC

Back-to-back new episodes of this reality series begin as Gino tries to ask Jasmine for a prenup, and Kim and Usman say goodbye to one another. Meanwhile, Mike tries to work things out with Ximena, and Memphis and Hamza prepare to tie the knot.

Jasmine from "90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days"
Jasmine from "90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days"

'We are the golden ones': Batiste leads nominations at 64th Grammys

Author: 
Rachel Jones / TV Media
Jon Batiste most nominated at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Jon Batiste most nominated at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards

A celebration of this year's music is finally here. The Grammys, originally scheduled to air Jan. 31, was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases associated the Omicron variant. Now in its the 64th year, the much-loved annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3.

'We are the golden ones': Batiste leads nominations at 64th Grammys

Author: 
Rachel Jones / TV Media
Jon Batiste most nominated at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Jon Batiste most nominated at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards

A celebration of this year's music is finally here. The Grammys, originally scheduled to air Jan. 31, was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases associated the Omicron variant. Now in its the 64th year, the much-loved annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3.

Grey's Anatomy, on ABC

With just seven episodes left in its 18th season, this Shonda Rhimes-created medical drama goes "Road Trippin'" in this new episode. Starring Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey, the upcoming series finale is scheduled to coincide with its 400th episode.

Ellen Pompeo stars in "Grey's Anatomy"
Ellen Pompeo stars in "Grey's Anatomy"

Q: I just re-watched "Broadcast News," and I'm confused. I was sure that Kathleen Turner was in it, but she's not -- it's Holly Hunter. Am I thinking of a different movie?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

You aren't the only person to feel a little confused by "Broadcast News" (1987) and "Switching Channels" (1988).

Both tell the story of a love triangle in a TV newsroom while at the same time turning a critical mirror at the news business, and they were released just months apart. But while "Broadcast News" was a hit with both audiences and critics, "Switching Channels" was a hit with neither.

Q: I just re-watched "Broadcast News," and I'm confused. I was sure that Kathleen Turner was in it, but she's not -- it's Holly Hunter. Am I thinking of a different movie?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

You aren't the only person to feel a little confused by "Broadcast News" (1987) and "Switching Channels" (1988).

Both tell the story of a love triangle in a TV newsroom while at the same time turning a critical mirror at the news business, and they were released just months apart. But while "Broadcast News" was a hit with both audiences and critics, "Switching Channels" was a hit with neither.

Domino Masters, on Fox

Domino enthusiasts face off in a domino-toppling, chain-reaction tournament in this freshman competition series. Sixteen teams compete in themed challenges with custom elements to earn the Domino Masters crown. "Modern Family's" Eric Stonestreet hosts.

Eric Stonestreet hosts "Domino Masters"
Eric Stonestreet hosts "Domino Masters"

FBI, on CBS

The inner workings of the FBI are revealed in three back-to-back new episodes of this action-packed franchise, beginning with this one from the original series starring Missy Peregrym as police legacy Maggie Bell. She works with the team in New York City.

Missy Peregrym stars in "FBI"
Missy Peregrym stars in "FBI"
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