Q: Sometime back around 1980, there was a six-part series on television named "Search for the Nile." It was based on a true story of European explorers trying to find the source of the Nile River back in the 1800s. I found the story most interesting, and
You underestimated its age by nine years, but amazingly, yes, "The Search for the Nile" is available on DVD.
Finding DVDs of a 46-year-old TV miniseries is, of course, pretty incredible. It almost certainly wouldn't have happened if not for the fact that "The Search for the Nile" was produced by the BBC, which is where you can find it -- you can buy the two-disc set directly from shop.bbc.com.
The Vampire Diaries, on CW
Brothers Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) often find themselves at odds. Based on the popular book series of the same name by L.J. Smith, the supernatural drama chronicles the lives of vampire brothers in the small town of Mystic Falls.
Life in Pieces, on CBS
A stellar cast brings viewers snippets of modern-day family life in a new episode of this critically acclaimed sitcom. Starring Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, Colin Hanks and Betsy Brandt, the unique comedy follows three generations of one family.
Hollywood's pride: Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 89th annual Academy Awards
Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 89th annual Academy Awards
Football fans kicked off February with a bang, but for movie fans, the big show is at the end of the month. The Oscars is the Super Bowl of the film industry, and this year's competition is intense.
Doubt, on CBS
When Sadie Ellis (Katherine Heigl) falls for her charismatic client, she hides her feelings from her colleagues at the boutique law firm where she works. Her client, pediatric surgeon Billy Brennan (Steven Pasquale), is accused of murdering his girlfriend 24 years ago.
Q: Clarence Gilyard Jr. has a presence that you just love to watch. After he left "Matlock," I stopped watching it and started on "Walker, Texas Ranger." Why did he leave "Matlock"?
The basic answer is pretty much contained in your question: Clarence Gilyard Jr. left "Matlock" to join "Walker, Texas Ranger." It was a bit of a gamble, going from an established series to a new one, but it also offered a pretty big payoff.
And pay off it did: "Matlock" only lasted two more years after he left, while "Walker, Texas Ranger" ran for eight, plus a reunion telefilm in 2005.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., on ABC
When superpowered villains threaten the human race, an elite team of specially trained agents struggles to protect the people of Earth. Clark Gregg stars as Phil Coulson, a character he originated on the big screen in 2008’s “Iron Man."
American Ninja Warrior, on NBC
All-star competitors from past seasons tackle some of the show's most popular obstacles in a special two-hour edition. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Kristine Leahy, have selected dream teams for the event.
Q: Why did the show "Moonlight" end on CBS in 2008?
A combination of reasons led to CBS's vampire drama "Moonlight" being canceled: Weak ratings, tough competition and the awkward case of "Jericho." No one of them would have been enough to kill it alone (vampires, along with their shows, being famously difficult to put down), but together they amounted to a stake through "Moonlight's" heart.
Its ratings were not terrible, but they were lower than the shows airing before ("Ghost Whisperer") and afterwards ("Numb3rs"). That's usually a bad sign.
'Chopped' everywhere: 'Junior' is another facet of venerable series
Daniel Churchill, Marcus Samuelsson and Allison Williams join host Ted Allen and contestants of “Chopped Junior”
When it comes to the TV dial, Food Network rules over a vast cooking empire. Its daytime programming is filled with how-to shows, while the prime-time slots are all about culinary competition.