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Making it legal: AMC phones up highly anticipated new series 'Better Call Saul!'

Author: 
Cassie Dresch / TV Media
Bob Odenkirk stars in “Better Call Saul!”

Bob Odenkirk stars in “Better Call Saul!”

"Breaking Bad" is widely considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time. By the end of the five-season series, it had been entered into the 2014 Guinness World Records book as the highest-rated TV series ever and had raked in 16 Emmys, two Golden Globes, two Peabody Awards and a People's Choice Award.

Q: Is it true that the TV series "Bitten" is based on a book?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

It's actually based on a series of books, so the show has plenty of material to work with -- which is good news since it's coming back for a new season.

The werewolf drama is based on the "Pack" stories by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, part of her larger "Otherworld" universe. There are currently 29 "Pack" stories, five of which are novels, the rest being novellas and short stories.

Fresh Off the Boat, on ABC

When 11-year-old Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) and his family move from Chinatown in Washington, D.C., to Orlando, he desperately wants to fit in with the other kids. The new comedy is Eddie Huang’s best-selling memoir of the same name.

Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen, Randall Park, Hudson Yang and Constance Wu in "Fresh
Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen, Randall Park, Hudson Yang and Constance Wu in "Fresh

Parks and Recreation, on NBC

The people of Pawnee continue to rely on Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), who’s risen through the ranks to become the department’s Deputy Parks Director. The critically acclaimed series also stars Chris Pratt as local TV personality Andy Dwyer and Nick Offerman as Leslie’s old boss Ron Swanson.

Amy Poehler stars in "Parks and Recreation"
Amy Poehler stars in "Parks and Recreation"

Q: What building did they use for the school in "10 Things I Hate About You"? Is it a real building or is it computer generated?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Hard as it may be to believe for the average person who did not take their math classes in a castle and did not run laps in what looks like half a coliseum, the school in the 1999 teen comedy "10 Things I Hate About You" is not only a real building, it's a real high school.

2 Broke Girls, on CBS

Unlikely friends and business partners Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) may be from completely different worlds, but they bond over cupcakes. While continuing to wait tables at the diner, they also operate an after-hours cupcake window in the hopes of building their business.

Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings in "2 Broke Girls"
Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings in "2 Broke Girls"

Pledging 'Allegiance': NBC's new spy thriller examines multiple levels of loyalty

Author: 
Jacqueline Spendlove / TV Media
Hope Davis stars in “Allegiance”

Hope Davis stars in “Allegiance”

We’re all bound to clash with our parents at some point in our lives, but chances are these instances aren’t matters of national security or international intrigue.

The Blacklist, on NBC

Liz (Megan Boone) is in a race against time when Red (James Spader) is arrested and taken to a top secret detention facility in this new episode. She must locate Red and free him from the facility before he disappears into thin air forever.

James Spader stars in "The Blacklist"
James Spader stars in "The Blacklist"

Take 2.0: Alfonso Ribeiro hosts Cooking Channel's 'Unwrapped' revival

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts “Unwrapped 2.0”

Alfonso Ribeiro hosts “Unwrapped 2.0”

Who doesn't have a bit of a sweet tooth? Sure, some of us have more of one than others, but almost everyone has their own favorite candies, sweet and treats.

Late Laughs for the week of February 1 - 7, 2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon

I saw that Kanye West teamed up with Paul McCartney on his recently released single, "Only One." When asked what it was like working with a music legend and pioneer, Kanye said, "I'm sure he was pretty intimidated."

 

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