The doctors are in: NBC rolls out a new medical drama for summer
The cast of “The Night Shift”
Medical series tend to enjoy great popularity in prime time, and the trend shows no sign of fizzling out any time soon.
Q: I've been watching reruns of "The Office" and just saw the episode where they're interviewing new managers. Who were all the guest stars doing cameos? I feel like I recognized most of them, but not all.
If you're one of the people who blinks more than once in a half hour, there's a good chance you missed a celebrity cameo in "Search Committee," the hour-long finale of the seventh season of "The Office."
Crossbones, on NBC
Oscar nominee John Malkovich stars as the legendary pirate Blackbeard in this new episode. When Tom Lowe (Richard Coyle) finds the infamous Blackbeard, he may be in way over his head. Tracy Ifeachor, Yasmine Al Massri and David Hoflin also star.
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night, on ABC
Kimmel celebrates the NBA finals with this half-hour special leading up to the big game. The intrepid host welcomes famous figures in this special edition of his talk show, which will also feature signature sketches and comedy bits.
On center stage: Hugh Jackman to host 2014 Tony Awards
Hugh Jackman hosts “The 68th Annual Tony Awards”
Honoring the best in theater with musical performances and celebrity presenters, the Tony Awards marks one of Broadway's biggest nights each year. Join Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman from Radio City Music Hall in New York City as he hosts "The 68th Annual Tony Awards," airing Sunday, June 8, on CBS.
Q: Did Gene Simmons really have a cartoon about his family?
There seems to be no end to the KISS member's self-promotion efforts, and yes, a cartoon based on his family is one of them.
"My Dad the Rock Star" was actually based on a book of the same name (subtitled "Rebel without a Nose Ring") that he released in 2001, with the help of author Liam O'Donnell and illustrator Guy Vasilovich.
He co-produced and co-wrote the TV adaptation of it two years later.
So You Think You Can Dance, on Fox
The judges are on the lookout once more for America's most incredible dancer in this new episode. Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy are back to judge the hopefuls and Cat Deeley hosts once more. Don't miss this spectacular auditions episode.
Extreme Weight Loss, on ABC
Meet Katie and Josh, two of the newest contestants featured in this new episode of season 4. People struggling with obesity vie for the grand prize as they undergo an extreme body makeover. The lives of all contestants are changed, even those who don't make it to the end.
Q: Why do we never have the opportunity to see reruns of the old TV series "The Prisoner," with Patrick McGoohan? It seems every other old show is rerun except that one.
"The Prisoner" is considered one of the most significant sci-fi TV shows in the history of the genre, and what's amazing is that it had such a lasting impact with just 17 episodes. Unfortunately, that's also why we don't see it very often anymore.
You're right in saying that a number of less popular shows air frequently in repeats, while this landmark series does not.
Longmire, on A&E
In this season premiere, Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) deals with the fallout of Branch's (Bailey Chase) shooting and Henry's (Lou Diamond Phillips) arrest. When Branch insists that his assailant was a dead person, the hunt gets complicated.
