Q: When I was a kid in the '70s, I loved a TV show that featured puppets who lived in the ocean. There was a shark that represented the police, called Sergeant, I think, and an old lady clam called Mrs. Pearl. It was one of my favorites, but I can't remem
The show you're thinking of is the Canadian-made kids' series "The Waterville Gang." It aired its original run on Saturday mornings from 1972 to 1973 on the CTV network in Canada, however it was syndicated elsewhere.
Up to 'Code': CBS delves into the world of medical dramas with 'Code Black'
Raza Jaffrey stars in "Code Black"
Q: I'd like to know if "Taxi Brooklyn" is coming back.
It looks like "Taxi Brooklyn" is off the road for good, though we don't know for sure -- and according to the show's executive producer, we probably never will.
The show's first season aired in full on NBC in the spring of 2014, but the network hasn't really mentioned it since. Fans were left hoping and campaigning for a second season.
A big bread build: HGTV and Food Network pair up for festive competition
Ron Ben-Israel, Duff Goldman, Egypt Sherrod, Drew and Jonathan Scott as seen in "All-Star Gingerbread Build"
New Releases for the week of November 22 - 28
American Ultra
Mike Howell's (Eisenberg) life is wasting away. He's hooked on drugs, works in a convenience store and every time he tries to leave his small town he suffers a panic attack. Even worse, every time he tries to propose to his girlfriend, Phoebe (Stewart), something goes wrong and stops him in his tracks. His world gets turned upside down, though, when he stumbles upon two men planting a bomb in his car, who he quickly dispatches using skills he had no idea he possessed. Soon, Mike learns that he's the product of a secret CIA project -- and that the agency wants him eliminated.
Director: Nima Nourizadeh. Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Walton Goggins. 2015. 96 min. Comedy.
Shaun the Sheep Movie
A favorite "Wallace and Gromit" character finally gets his own feature-length film! Shaun the sheep (Fletcher) hatches a mischievous plan to get a day away from the farm, but the plan goes horribly awry when The Farmer (Sparkes) ends up lost in the big city with amnesia. The flock of sheep find life without the farmer harder than they could have imagined and make their own way to the city to find and rescue him. However, the flock soon discovers that life in the big city is nothing like the quiet lives they're used to living on the farm.
Directors: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak. Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Kate Harbour. 2015. 85 min. Animation.
Ricki and the Flash
Ricki (Streep) abandoned her husband and children years ago to pursue her dream of becoming a rock star. Many years have passed, and her band never made much of a splash, so she's working as a cashier to supplement the band's meager income. Out of the blue, her ex-husband (Kline) contacts her and asks her to come visit after their daughter (Gummer) attempts suicide. After being absent from their lives for so long, Ricki's one chance to patch things up with her estranged family may end with her facing the music.
Director: Jonathan Demme. Stars: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Mamie Gummer. 2015. 101 min. Comedy.
Future 'Liars': 'Pretty Little Liars' takes a peek into the future
Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario and Ashley Benson star in "Pretty Little Liars"
Late Laughs for the week of November 22 - 28, 2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden: James Corden
Ben Carson tried to kill one of his friends with a camping knife, but sure, let's keep talking about whether Hillary Clinton used Yahoo or Gmail.
There is a new innovation poised to change life as we know it. Domino's Pizza has invented a delivery car with a pizza oven built inside of it. It's an oven in a car. You realize what this means, right? It means Xzibit from "Pimp My Ride" got a job at Domino’s!
Movie: Free Birds, on NBC
As Thanksgiving approaches, two turkeys travel back in time in the hopes of changing the course of history and getting turkey off the holiday menu. This animated film features an all-star cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler.
Recaps for the week of November 16 - 20
Scott Clifton stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Steffy questions Wyatt about his relationship and he ends up confessing the one and only problem he sees as a threat to his future with Ivy. Wyatt asks Steffy about the reason she's changed from being ambitious and outgoing to being content with quiet evenings at home. As Thomas uses his charm and position at Forrester to get closer to Ivy, she confronts him about why he's been hitting on her so much. Liam denies Bill's request for an international work assignment to attend to a more pressing matter at home. After revealing a secret to Steffy, Thomas suggests a wager to make things interesting and she eventually takes him up on it. With Wyatt out of town on a business trip with Quinn, Thomas doubles down on his efforts to woo Ivy, but she is determined to remain committed to Wyatt. Liam plans a romantic evening, but Steffy struggles with being distracted. Not wanting to interrupt the romantic momentum of their evening, Steffy decides not to tell Liam about what's going on at the Forrester mansion. Quinn takes advantage of the time alone with Wyatt to tell him what she really thinks of him and Ivy being together. As a storm passes through Los Angeles, the chemistry between Ivy and Thomas intensifies.
Days of Our Lives
Bo tries to protect Hope after he receives some crushing news, but she gets the wrong idea. After years apart, Bo and Hope make love at last. Later, Bo's family throws him a surprise welcome home party. Just as Abigail gets closer to making her escape from Ben, she goes into premature labor. Sami tries to make a deal with Andre, while Marlena furiously confronts Stefano about her daughter's kidnapping. Brady finds himself caught between Theresa and Victor. Ciara upsets Chase when she trash-talks his father. Meanwhile, Chad seeks out Marlena's help in the search for Abigail. Steve and Kayla wind up in a mysterious and romantic situation and the two reconnect over a tragedy. Rafe is shocked by some news and an unexpected request. Ciara confesses to Caroline just how much she wants her parents to get back together.
General Hospital
Sam is confronted by Elizabeth and later the two head off on a pursuit together. Nikolas's hand is forced and he reveals the truth. Nina is quickly overwhelmed by her new job, while Paul and Ava grow closer. After a heated argument with Sonny, Carly worries about Morgan. Nathan investigates further into Carly's car accident. Morgan supports Kiki and makes a proposition. Hayden sets out to discover the identity of the person who shot her. Spinelli reconnects with an old friend and vows to help him out. Lulu gets the wrong idea from an email sent by Valerie.
The Young and the Restless
Victor expresses his gratitude that Nikki has moved back home and their marriage is back on track. When Devon finds Hilary at the boat house, she tells him to back off and that he's trying way too hard. Meanwhile, Gwen is concerned that the old Hilary will rise up and attempt to win Neil back. Cane confronts Joe and accuses him of trying to make a move on Lily. Billy and Phyllis come together in an effort to protect Jabot, but Victoria and Jack are suspicious of this new alliance. Sage turns to Adam for support during a difficult time. Later, Adam and Nikki are shocked by information that comes to light regarding Victor's past.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
The Reagan family keeps the citizens of New York City safe from criminals, enforcing the law in the streets and in the courtrooms in this new episode. The popular crime drama’s cast includes TV veteran Tom Selleck, multi-talented performer Donnie Wahlberg and up-and-comer Will Estes.
