Betty White's Off Their Rockers, on NBC
Emmy winner Ed Asner guest stars as Betty's suitor in this season finale. Two mischievous seniors offer a runner a celebratory martini after a run, and a man's dentures fall into someone else's cup of coffee.
Q: Why does Wil Wheaton spell his name with only one L? I was thinking maybe it's short for something other than William.
The best opportunity we had of finding out why former "Star Trek: The Next Generation" star Wil Wheaton spells his name as he does was sadly cut off in favor of a somewhat mean-spirited joke.
Siberia, on NBC
Sixteen adventurous contestants arrive in a remote region ready to compete on a reality TV show, but tragedy soon strikes when one of them is injured. This one-hour drama chronicles the contestants' efforts to survive in an area with a mysterious past.
Late Laughs for the week of July 07 - July 13, 2013
Late Night: Jimmy Fallon
This weekend, President Obama held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It went well, although it got awkward when Obama asked China to stop spying on America and Jinping said, “You first.”
Lights out: Syfy hit's turning the lights out on celebrities
Bob Guiney, Aubrey O'Day, Erin Way and Neil Grayston in "Total Blackout"
Lights out: When the lights go out, we're all forced to face our fears -- and celebrities are no exception.
New Releases for the week of July 07 - 13
The Host
In the future, extraterrestrials with psychic powers have assimilated mankind by taking over human bodies, erasing their memories and infusing them with new "souls." When Melanie Stryder, one of the very few unaffected humans, is captured and infused with a soul named "Wanderer," she struggles to gain control over her body and keep her loved ones safe.
Director: Andrew Niccol. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt. 2013. 125 min. Sci-Fi.
Admission
Portia Nathan, an admissions officer for Princeton University, reluctantly agrees to visit an alternative high school where her former classmate teaches. During her visit, she meets a young prodigy who might be the son she gave up in a secret adoption. With a major promotion on the line, Portia contemplates taking a professional risk to help the boy she believes to be her estranged son.
Director: Paul Weitz. Stars: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Gloria Reuben, Wallace Shawn. 2013. 107 min. Comedy.
Dead Man Down
After ruthless kingpin Alphonse Hoyt kills his wife, Victor infiltrates the criminal underworld and makes his way up the ranks, all the while intent on seeking revenge on the man who destroyed his happy life. But when the young and mysterious Beatrice appears, Victor learns that he may not be the only one hell bent on seeking retribution against the merciless crime lord.
Director: Niels Arden Oplev. Stars: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard. 2013. 118 min. Action.
Spring Breakers
Four college students determined to raise money to fund their spring break vacation decide to rob a fast-food restaurant, but are arrested and sent to jail for their crime. When a drug dealer who goes by the name "Alien" offers to bail the girls out of prison in exchange for carrying out his dirty work, best friends Faith, Candy, Brit and Cotty prepare themselves to do just about anything to experience an unforgettable spring break.
Director: Harmony Korine. Stars: Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, James Franco. 2012. 94 min. Comedy.
The Power of Few
Religious conspiracy and urban crime unite as the same 20 minutes of one New Orleans afternoon unfolds from the points of view of five unusual characters whose lives are about to become interconnected through a smuggling operation.
Director: Leone Marucci. Stars: Christopher Walken, Christian Slater, Q'orianka Kilcher, Jesse Bradford, Juvenile. 2013. 96 min. Action.
'Superstars' on screen: Home cooks are headed to the supermarket
Stacy Keibler hosts "Supermarket Superstar"
Flick on the TV in the evening and it's as easy as pie to find a show that promises to help aspiring chefs lift off.
Whodunnit?, on ABC
The mystery deepens as the remaining contestants strive to stay in the game. Mansion steward Butler Giles guides the players, who put their detective skills to the test as they try to solve a series of murders.
Start spreading the news: 'Storage Wars: New York' returns July 9
Courtney Wagner and Candy Olsen as seen in "Storage Wars New York"
New York, New York. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, as the old saying goes. One A&E series has certainly made it in the City that Never Sleeps, and it's returning with its larger-than-life personalities to heat up summer.
Recaps for the week of July 1 - 5
Don Diamont stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Brooke's birthday party becomes scandal central when Taylor announces Bill and Brooke's indiscretion. Katie is overcome with disbelief and then anger when she tries to get answers and Bill attempts to justify his actions, blaming Katie in part. Rick and Hope argue over whether their mother's actions were justified, while Taylor blasts Eric for helping Brooke keep the secret. Caroline's changes to the web series have Maya and Carter in some steamy scenes together. Later, Rick pulls Maya aside to express his disapproval after he watches the scenes. Meanwhile, Liam reaches out to Steffy at Bill's suggestion, but things don't go as well as he'd hoped. While Hope awaits Liam's arrival at Rick's holiday party, Wyatt steps in to keep her company.
Days of Our Lives
An emotional interaction with Marge leaves Sami shaken, while the grand jury makes a decision on whether to indict Sami for murder or not. JJ lays the guilt on Jennifer when he spies her kissing Daniel. Jennifer tells Daniel they need to take a break, but the situation with JJ takes a turn for the worse when Jennifer comes home to find him with a slightly older woman. Gabi, Will and Sonny's living situation grows tense. Will fears he's holding Sonny back in life by tying him down with a baby, while Gabi and Nick reach a decision about their marriage. Justin and EJ's plan to steal DiMera enterprises from Stefano hits the wall when they suspect Stefano is on to them. Meanwhile, Victor questions Nicole's motives for working at the church and Eric suffers a relapse and collapses. At the lake, JJ sneaks away from his family and Abigail has an awkward run in with Chad and Cameron while they watch over Theo.
General Hospital
After sharing with Alexis the news about the second shooter, Shawn hopes they can discuss their status and confront their issues. Finding himself in hot water with Molly when the truth about his night of passion with Taylor comes out, TJ looks to Shawn for advice. Tracy and Luke get into a huge argument after she covers for him at the hospital when they run into Lulu. Connie and Olivia have a forthright discussion about Sonny and their respective relationships with him. Meanwhile, Sonny and Carly find themselves at odds with one another. Kiki and Morgan heat things up in the bedroom. Some of the residents of Port Charles break up, while others hook up, under the holiday fireworks display. Michael is deeply disturbed by something he comes across.
The Young and the Restless
Working at rebuilding their relationship, Michael and Lauren share dinner, a movie and a kiss. Later, Lauren tells Carmine to leave her alone while Paul warns him to stay away from the whole family. Meanwhile, Chloe and Kevin break the news to a saddened Delia about their impending divorce. Billy turns to Jack for support when Victoria kicks him out for gambling. Victor urges Victoria to file for divorce when she tells Nikki and her father about Billy's gambling addiction. When Dylan asks Chelsea to move in with him, she begins to worry about how to explain why the baby will be a month early. After Nick confesses to Avery that Summer is not his daughter, Phyllis prepares to come clean to Jack regarding Summer's paternity. Abby buys Tyler a drink when she hears he lost his job and they begin flirting. Later, Sharon watches as Summer gives Faith a little sister charm, to match her own big sister charm, as an early birthday gift.