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'Last' laughs: Fox's absurd comedy enjoys continual success

Author: 
Shona Dustan / TV Media
Will Forte stars in "The Last Man on Earth"

Will Forte stars in "The Last Man on Earth"

Taraji's White Hot Holidays, on Fox

Taraji P. Henson of Fox’s hit drama "Empire" welcomes her celebrity friends to celebrate the season in this premiere. The musical special features performances by Henson's "Empire" co-stars, including Jussie Smollett, as well as appearances by Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Taye Diggs, Pharell Williams and more.

Taraji P. Henson hosts "Taraji's White Hot Holidays"
Taraji P. Henson hosts "Taraji's White Hot Holidays"

Q: Will they ever bring back "Petticoat Junction" or "Green Acres"?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

I'm going to assume you don't mean "bring back" as in renew, since both shows have been off the air for decades. That leaves either bring back in reruns or in reboots.

In terms of reruns, it's hard to say, but both have been kicking around on the cable channels for a while -- MeTV, for example, has been airing "Petticoat Junction" recently, and Antenna TV has been airing "Green Acres." 

Code Black, on CBS

Col. Ethan Willis (Rob Lowe) works alongside Dr. Leanne Rorish (Marcia Gay Harden) at one of the busiest emergency rooms in the nation in this new episode. The doctors often butt heads with supervisor Dr. William Campbell (Boris Kodjoe).

Rob Lowe in "Code Black"
Rob Lowe in "Code Black"

Chicago Fire, on NBC

The members of Chicago's Firehouse 51 celebrate an important milestone in this special 100th episode. Eamonn Walker, Jesse Spencer and Taylor Kinney star as firefighters who risk their lives week after week to protect the people of their city.

Jesse Spencer stars in "Chicago Fire"
Jesse Spencer stars in "Chicago Fire"

Q: Where did Willem Dafoe get his start?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Not surprisingly, considering his reputation as an actor's actor (and as a guy with weird taste), Willem Dafoe got his start with experimental live theater.

He studied acting for a while in university, but soon quit to join an avant-garde acting troupe called Theatre X in his native Wisconsin. He then moved to New York and joined The Wooster Group, a troupe he continues to work with on occasion.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, on CBS

Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd perform as stunning models strut down the runway in Paris. This annual event features a holiday-infused lingerie runway show, musical performances, pink carpet interviews and model profiles.

Bruno Mars is set to perform at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Bruno Mars is set to perform at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Getting hairy: NBC continues a Christmas tradition with 'Hairspray Live!'

Author: 
Jacqueline Spendlove / TV Media
Harvey Fierstein and Maddie Baillio star in "Hairspray Live!"

Harvey Fierstein and Maddie Baillio star in "Hairspray Live!"

For the past three years, NBC has graced audiences with a special live musical event in honor of the Christmas season. The tradition continues this year with a Broadway favorite and a star-studded cast. "Hairspray Live" airs Wednesday, Dec. 7, on NBC.

An 'Impossible' challenge: 'Guy's Grocery Games' stages its most 'Impossible' tournament yet

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Guy Fieri hosts "Guy's Grocery Games: Impossible"

Guy Fieri hosts "Guy's Grocery Games: Impossible"

Well, the impossible happened. Robert Irvine's "Restaurant: Impossible," the series that followed the barrel-chested chef as he renovated and remade struggling restaurants around America, was canceled this past summer after 13 seasons.

A broken record: There's just no stopping Fox's favorite animated family

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Homer and Marge as seen in "The Simpsons"

Homer and Marge as seen in "The Simpsons"

A broken record: Fox's yellow-skinned family just can't stop breaking records. The whole Simpsons clan is returning for more zany misadventures: Fox has announced two more seasons of "The Simpsons," bringing the animated sitcom up to an unprecedented 30.

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