New Year cheer: ABC, NBC and Fox ring in the new year with super-charged celebrations
Jenny McCarthy, Ryan Seacrest and Fergie host “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”
Late Laughs for the week of December 28, 2014 - January 3, 2015
Conan: Conan O'Brien
Justin Bieber has reportedly met with a rabbi to explore Judaism. After meeting with Justin Bieber, the rabbi is exploring atheism.
Scientists say the European Space Probe that landed on the comet has detected organic matter. This means there could be either be life in space or a Whole Foods.
Honoring the best: Kennedy Center Honors are an annual treat
“The Colbert Report’s” Stephen Colbert hosts The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Honoring the best: It's everywhere, reaching every corner of the globe and making its way into every country.
New Releases for the week of December 28 - January 3
Tusk
Podcaster Wallace Bryton (Long) thinks he’s struck gold with Howard Howe (Parks), an eccentric old seafarer with a head full of incredible stories and an odd affinity for walruses. Wallace treks out to the Manitoba backwoods to interview the man, but is horrified to learn his true intentions. As his girlfriend and best friend search the Canadian wilderness in search of the missing Wallace, the deranged mariner carries out a gruesome plot to transform him into what he deems to be a "superior" animal.
Director: Kevin Smith. Stars: Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment, Genesis Rodriguez, Johnny Depp, Harley Morenstein, Ralph Garman. 2014.102 min. Comedy.
I Am Soldier
Mickey Tomlinson (Hughes) is an experienced military chef who attempts to join one of the most dangerous military selections known to man -- the United Kingdom's acclaimed Special Forces regime, the Special Air Service (SAS), an elite group tasked with life-threatening missions in the most hazardous places on Earth. In order to be recruited, soldiers must first pass an excruciating selection process. Although Mickey is more experienced than he lets on, he must overcome torturous physical and mental obstacles, the most evil interrogation possible and a test that pushes him and his fellow candidates to their ultimate limits.
Director: Ronnie Thompson. Stars: Tom Hughes, Duncan Casey, Lee Charles, Noel Clarke, Philip Desmeules, Joe Egan, Mike Fury. 2014. 84 min. Action.
The Brittany Murphy Story
High-profile celebrity Brittany Murphy (Fuller) was an inspiring young actress who gained a significant amount of success during her breakout years in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Murphy’s stardom was tortured by her desperation for acceptance and approval, so much so that her inner need was detrimental to her personal life. In 2009, at the age of 32, she died suspiciously of pneumonia and anemia, followed by her husband five months later. As the mystery continues to unravel four years later, speculations suggest that the talented star was poisoned. This is the true story of how fame, fortune and tragedy led to the demise of Brittany’s Hollywood dream.
Director: Joe Menendez. Stars: Amanda Fuller, Sherilyn Fenn, Chloë Crampton, Eric Petersen, Victoria Barabas, Bonnie Burroughs, Amy Danles. 2014. 85 min. Biography.
The Mentalist, on CBS
Series star Simon Baker steps behind the camera to direct “The Silver Briefcase” episode. Now working for the FBI, former conman Patrick Jane (Baker) uses his keen observational skills to help the authorities solve baffling cases.
Piece o' pizza: 'Pizza Masters' shines a spotlight on the cheesy pie
Francis Garcia and Sal Basile in “Pizza Masters”
Oh man, if you want to sell pizza in New York City, you'd better have one heckuva good pie.
Recaps for the week of December 22 - 26
Billy Flynn stars in “Days of our Lives”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Maya lets slip to an ally about her and Rick's plan to be together. Meanwhile, Rick puts Ivy in a difficult position when he asks her not to tell Caroline about what she witnessed. When he fears that Ivy may pose a threat to his plan, Rick anxiously urges Eric to sign the legal documents quickly. Carter contemplates his history with Maya when he expresses to Ridge his desire to find a good woman to share his life with. Wyatt suffers from increasing anxiety as the holiday approaches due to his uncertainty about the state of his marriage and his future. Knowing that Pam is missing a loved one during the holidays, John makes Pam the guest of honor at the best show in town. After weeks of estrangement, Wyatt and Quinn come face-to-face with Deacon acting as mediator. Wyatt asserts that he may never be able to forgive his mother for all that she has cost him. Feeling that something is off in her marriage, Caroline confronts Rick about whether or not he has forgiven her. At the same time, Maya fantasizes about what her life would be like if she married Rick.
Days of Our Lives
Nicole searches Serena's hotel room looking for information on Eric's former lover, but she's caught red-handed by Melanie. Later, when the Bradys gather together for Christmas Eve, Eric introduces Serena to the rest of his family. Meanwhile, Will and Sonny finally take Arianna for a visit with her mother Gabi. Later, the Hortons continue their tradition of hanging their namesake ornaments on the tree, and Sonny receives his own ornament this year. JJ ends up in bed with Eve again after he confronts her about the lies she told to keep him away from Paige. Later, Paige is crushed when JJ breaks things off with her. Doug and Julie arrive in town for the holidays, and Doug has a huge problem with Hope for not telling him about her relationship with Aiden. Meanwhile, Jordan gets the wrong idea about Chad when Abigail withholds information. Lucas provides comfort to Adrienne when she learns that Justin won't be home for Christmas.
General Hospital
Maxie has some news for Nathan, while Carlos issues a warning to Jordan. Alexis is met with a surprise visitor at her door. During Christmas Eve in Port Charles, Obrecht puts her villainous ways aside and does a good deed for Nathan. Meanwhile, Patrick and Sam share a close moment. Someone walks in on Jake and Elizabeth during an inopportune moment. Maxie and Nathan's special night is put to the test. Anna does her best to convince Jordan that she needs to stay undercover. Elizabeth is asked out for New Year's.
The Young and the Restless
Billy brings Chelsea to Delia's roadside memorial, and Chelsea comforts him. Later, Chelsea arrives at home unaware that Adam is hiding in the closet. Paul assures Dylan that he'll talk to the Mayor about getting the landmark status of Crimson Lights pushed through. Sharon tells Nick that dropping the custody suit is in Faith's best interest, but Nick doesn't agree. Victor presses Tobias for the details on what Ashley has been working on, but with no luck. As the Winters family gathers on Christmas Eve, everyone wonders why Devon didn't bring Gwen. At the Jabot lab, Abby mentions that the suits and the lab coats mix it up for the evening at the office Christmas party. Glances exchanged between Stitch and Ashley don't escape Abby's attention.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Gear up for the New Year with some laughs from the talented cast of the hit sketch comedy series. Join funnyman Martin Freeman from Studio 8H as he makes his "SNL" hosting debut, and watch as "Boom Clap" singer Charli XCX performs.
Last Man Standing, on ABC
When Ed’s (Hector Elizondo) pushy girlfriend Wendi (Joely Fisher) insists that he should be the face of the Outdoor Man store, she drives a wedge between Ed and Mike (Tim Allen). Elsewhere, Eve (Kaitlyn Dever) is labeled her football team’s “female” kicker.
Q: Is the movie "Go, Man, Go" available? This was the original Harlem Globetrotters movie, starring them in the story of how they were formed.
Surprisingly, "Go, Man, Go" (1954) is not available on video, despite the fact that, among other factors in its favor, it also starred a very young Sidney Poitier.
Indeed, though the film did feature actual members of the famed trick-basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters, it was described by "The New York Times" at the time of its release as a "sports romance" which was merely "spiced" by "routines of fancy ball-handling and basket-shooting" by the Globetrotters themselves.