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Busy Philipps hosts "Busy Tonight"
Q: There's an episode of "The Golden Girls" where Bea Arthur did some lounge singing, and she did an amazing job. Was she ever in any musicals or on stage?
Long before she was the witheringly sarcastic Dorothy Zbornak in "The Golden Girls," Bea Arthur was a musical sensation on and off Broadway.
She first attracted attention for her role in a 1954 off-Broadway production of the classic musical "The Threepenny Opera," but her biggest stage credit is probably being the first to play Yente in "Fiddler on the Roof" on Broadway. She held that role over eight years, from 1964 to 1972.
A Home for the Holidays, on CBS
Stars raise awareness about adoption and foster care by sharing uplifting stories in the one-hour holiday special. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the program also features performances by popular musical acts.
A Christmas Story Live!, on Fox
Andy Walken stars as Ralphie Parker, a 9-year-old who desperately wants to find a Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot Range Model air rifle under the tree on Christmas morning in this rebroadcast. This musical adaptation of the classic tale also stars Matthew Broderick.
Q: What is the true reason "Ray Donovan" killed off [that character it killed off]? It doesn't make sense to me.
It seems crazy to offer a spoiler alert for a fact that defined the entire previous season of a show, but in the age of DVRs and binge-watching, who knows how far behind people are. In that spirit, here goes: spoiler alert. I'm about to reveal a major plot point from the beginning of the most recent season of "Ray Donovan."
The Wonderful World of Disney: Olaf's Frozen Adventure, on ABC
When Anna and Elsa realize they don’t have any family holiday traditions, Olaf tries to help in this animated holiday special. He and Sven the reindeer set out to comb the kingdom for the best holiday traditions.
The Voice, on NBC
After weeks of intense competition, the remaining singers take the stage to prove they have what it takes to make it in the music industry in this special two-hour edition. Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Jennifer Hudson serve as judges in this season of the hit reality TV show.
Happy Together, on CBS
Young suburban couple Jake (Damon Wayans Jr.) and Claire (Amber Stevens West) continue to adjust to life with a celebrity in this new episode. Pop star Cooper James (Felix Mallard) has been living with them in an effort to escape the paparazzi and live a normal life.
Q: How is the show "Love It or List It" able to renovate three bathrooms and a kitchen, redo a garage into a rec room and then paint the entire house for a budget of $70,000? Are the products donated and the workers volunteering?
Spoken like someone who knows their way around a renovation project. And your expertise hasn't failed you here. "Love It or List It" is able to make such spectacular transformations on unspectacular budgets thanks to a lot of donations. However, you shouldn't necessarily confuse donation with generosity.
Extreme holidays: Incredible Christmas delights are on display in 'Extreme Cake Makers'
Contestant Tracey as seen in "Extreme Cake Makers"
Christmas is almost upon us, and it's a busy time of year for bakers. Whether a professional with culinary school training or a home baker who bakes for friends and family, bakers of all stripes are busy blending, whisking and kneading as they whip up incredible festive favorites.