'Caskett' at last: ABC’s favorite couple gears up for 'Castle' mid-season finale
Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic star in “Castle”
It's been a bit more obvious than most "will they, won't they" plots, but anxious fans of "Castle" can breathe easily knowing that Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion, "Firefly") and Kate Beckett (Stana Katic, "Heroes") have finally tied the knot.
Secret societies: Action-packed movie trilogy takes to TNT
Rebecca Romijn stars in “The Librarians”
Much like the notorious Illuminati -- a secret society alleged to have masterminded world events and other fateful conspiracies -- a prestigious group of underground guardians will once again take to the small screen following a successful, action-packed trilogy that first appeared on TNT nearly a decade ago.
Mom, on CBS
Christy's (Anna Faris) struggles as a single mom in a multi-generational household continue. This season has thrown its fair share of hardships at the young mother, whose financial woes have caused her to lose her home. Allison Janney stars as Christy's truculent, yet loving mother, Bonnie, who lives with the family.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center, on NBC
In what has become an annual television tradition, celebrities gather at the official lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree. Thousands of people flood the streets of New York City to watch star-studded performances and ring in the holiday season.
Q: Is "My Blue Heaven" somehow based on the movie "Goodfellas"? I heard they were related somehow, but I find it hard to believe.
They're both based on something else, actually, and believe it or not, that something is the truth.
It works like this: "Goodfellas" is a violent, shocking and fairly realistic telling of the rise of real-life mobster Henry Hill, up to his entry into the witness-protection program after testifying against his associates. "My Blue Heaven" is a lighthearted, comedic and not-so-realistic take on his subsequent attempts to get used to normal, suburban life.
American Masters, on PBS
Narrator Stanley Tucci presents never-before-seen footage of the man who is, for many, the voice of the holidays. Interviews with family and friends reveal the truth about the influential entertainer, who recorded nearly 400 hit singles and won an Oscar.
CMA Country Christmas, on ABC
Enjoy the sounds of the season as some of the biggest stars in the music industry perform holiday songs. Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour special, which features such acts as Little Big Town, Idina Menzel, Dan Shay, Carrie Underwood and Michael W. Smith.
Q: Do Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have any other siblings? Are they in the entertainment industry, too?
The innate talent that made Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen into stars before they could even speak has not shunned either of their siblings, as both elder brother Trent and younger sister Elizabeth are in the screen business as well.
However, while it might have been easier to follow in the footsteps of their famous sisters, who grew up on screen on the hit sitcom "Full House" and leveraged that fame into a kid-entertainment empire, Elizabeth and Trent chose very different paths to grown-up careers.
Never say never: Neverland comes to prime time with 'Peter Pan Live!'
Allison Williams stars in “Peter Pan Live!”
For the second consecutive year, NBC’s presenting us with a night at the theater for the holidays.
Following the success of last year’s immensely popular special “The Sound of Music Live!,” which drew in more than 18 million viewers, the network is running with what works.
The Mentalist , on CBS
Simon Baker returns as Patrick Jane, a former con artist who uses his keen observation skills to help the authorities solve crimes, in this season premiere. This marks the final season for the drama, which also stars Robin Tunney as Teresa Lisbon, an agent who works alongside Jane.
