Black Lightning, on CW
Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) and his wife, Lynn (Christine Adams), are in the hands of the ASA in this rebroadcast. While Agent Odell (Bill Duke) tightens his grip on the Pierce family, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) defies him as Blackbird.
Q: Is it true that Ernest Borgnine was almost in "The Godfather"?
"The Godfather" almost looked very different than it did when it took the cinematic world by storm 1972. But the biggest change that nearly happened was casting sitcom star Ernest Borgnine as Don Vito Corleone, the titular mafia kingpin, instead of Marlon Brando.
Well, that's not exactly true. Borgnine was no nearer to being cast than Anthony Quinn, Richard Conte or Danny Thomas -- reportedly, the studio's preference in the early stages of the film's development was for anybody but Brando.
Countdown to Turkey: Second 'Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge' starts now
Giada de Laurentiis hosts "Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge"
Halloween is in the rear view mirror, and that means we can focus on what is, for many families, the biggest feast of the year: Thanksgiving.
Silicon Valley, on HBO
Thomas Middleditch returns as Pied Piper CEO Richard Hendricks in the sixth and final season of the workplace comedy. The series looks at the modern-day high-tech gold rush from the perspectives of entrepreneurs hoping to strike it rich.
More 'Therapy': Emotional reality series gets second season on Showtime
Alan and Evelyn, one of the couples in "Couples Therapy"
More 'Therapy': Showtime's "Couples Therapy" just wrapped up its first season on Nov. 1. Not surprisingly, given the reviews, the cable network moved quickly to avoid a breakup by ordering a second season.
Late Laughs for the week of November 3 - 9, 2019
A Little Late With Lilly Singh
The day I moved into my own place, I turned my stairs into a slide -- what better way to prove that you're an adult who can live alone than turning your house into a literal playground?
I'd eat meat if it was a matter of survival. Like, if I was in "The Hunger Games," I'd eat meat. "Meat" is my nickname for Liam Hemsworth.
I've heard that White Castle serves "impossible meat" now. I thought they already served impossible meat because there's no possible way that was ever real meat.
More 'Therapy': Emotional reality series gets second season on Showtime
Alan and Evelyn, one of the couples in "Couples Therapy"
More 'Therapy': Showtime's "Couples Therapy" just wrapped up its first season on Nov. 1. Not surprisingly, given the reviews, the cable network moved quickly to avoid a breakup by ordering a second season.
New Releases for the week of Nov. 3 - 9
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
MI-6 field agent Hattie Shaw (Kirby) and her team of agents are tasked with securing a supervirus called the Snowflake and keeping it from a terrorist organization named Eteon. They're thwarted by former MI-6 agent Brixton Lore (Elba) in London. Before escaping from Brixton, Hattie injects herself with the Snowflake in an effort to contain the virus and protect it from falling into the wrong hands. When Brixton frames Hattie for allegedly killing her team and stealing the Snowflake, she is forced to go on the run. Luke Hobbs (Johnson) and Hattie's brother, Deckard Shaw (Statham), are informed of the situation and must work together to not only find Hattie and save her from the deadly virus trapped inside her, but defeat Brixton Lore and Eteon. This is the first spinoff and ninth film in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
Director: David Leitch. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren, Eiza González, Eddie Marsan, Ryan Reynolds, Rob Delaney. 2019. 137 mins. Action.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
After fleeing a school bully and escaping to the local drive-in movie theater, friends Stella (Colletti), Auggie (Rush) and Chuck (Zajur) are offered shelter in a drifter's car. The three become friends with Ramón (Garza) after their chance encounter and invite him to join them while they explore a local abandoned house that was once owned by the wealthy Bellows family. When Stella finds an old book full of horror stories written by Sarah Bellows, she takes it with her from the house, and stories mysteriously begin to be written in the old book that vividly predict her friends' untimely deaths.
Director: André Øvredal. Stars: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Dean Norris, Gil Bellows, Lorraine Toussaint, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur, Natalie Ganzhorn, Austin Abrams, Kathleen Pollard. 2019. 108 mins. Horror.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
While an old golden retriever named Enzo (Costner) is waiting dutifully for his owner, Denny (Ventimiglia), to return home, he recounts his storied past and the adventures he's enjoyed alongside Denny as the human pursued his dreams of becoming a famous racecar driver.
Director: Simon Curtis. Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Kevin Costner, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Baker, Gary Cole, Lily Dodsworth-Evans, Martin Donovan, Al Sapienza. 2019. 109 mins. Drama.
Countdown to Turkey: Second 'Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge' starts now
Giada de Laurentiis hosts "Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge"
Halloween is in the rear view mirror, and that means we can focus on what is, for many families, the biggest feast of the year: Thanksgiving.
Recaps for the week of October 28 - November 1
Greg Rikaart and Elizabeth Hendrickson in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ridge and Eric discuss Brooke and Steffy's history, and Ridge explains how it's repeating itself with Brooke and Thomas. Ridge walks in on Shauna sleeping in his bed, and hilarity ensues, followed closely by passion. When Shauna asks him about their current sleeping arrangement, Ridge surprises her with his answer. Hope tells Brooke about her plan to use Thomas' feelings for her to take Douglas away from him. Shauna tells Quinn about kissing Ridge, which makes Quinn nostalgic. Brooke tells Ridge that she misses him, but when Thomas is brought up, the conversation sours. Hope goes to Eric and Quinn's Halloween party in an effort to get Thomas to sign adoption papers. Liam takes Beth to spend Halloween night with Steffy and Kelly. Steffy and Liam share a deep connection, and bask in the joy their daughters bring them. Hope is in a tough spot when Douglas and Thomas ask questions about their future.
Days of Our Lives
Gabi convinces Lani that she'll follow through on her threats. Haley tells Marlena and John about a weird encounter with Hope. Jordan realizes that she hurt someone unintentionally with her plans. Ciara finds something in Ben's coat pocket that could be incriminating. Rafe is suspicious of Jordan. Jordan attacks JJ. Marlena and John confront someone. Things get tense when Jack and Jennifer run into Dr. Rolf. Xander uses Eric's feelings for Sarah to get under Nicole's skin. Ciara toys with Jordan, and Ben searches for his sister. Lani tries to get ahead of Gabi. Halloween comes to Salem, and Ben gives in to his dark side. Tony reveals something surprising to Marlena, and Jordan breaks Claire out of Bayview. Lani and Eli's wedding day arrives! Lani tries to compromise with Gabi. When Hope doesn't seem to recognize him, Xander is stunned. Tamara Price arrives in Salem.
General Hospital
Alexis is tricked, and Julian is surprised. Lucan and Brad go to couple's therapy for help. Sonny gives Franco an outlet. Scott tries to find help. Bobbie expresses her condolences. Cameron makes his apologies to Jason. Curtis is feeling excitement. The tension mounts between Sacha and Michael. Jax and Hayden get together and compare notes, and Michael starts to lose his patience. Alexis comes down with the flu. Laura is doubtful, and Elizabeth gets a phone call. Julian keeps trying to undermine Brad.
The Young and the Restless
Adam and Sharon un into each other at the coffee house, and they finally have a verbal exchange. Adam insists that he wants to be a good dad to Connor, and that he needs Sharon to be a positive influence in Connor's life. Sharon is afraid that Adam will try to manipulate her again if she helps Connor out. Neither of them notice that Rey is watching them, and when he surfaces, Sharon tells him about helping Nick and Chelsea with Connor, and how she's helping Adam in that way. Rey wants Sharon to help Connor, but Sharon wants to steer clear of Adam. Rey tries to convince her that she can handle Adam for Connor's sake, but Sharon calls Adam to explain that he will only help Connor if Adam makes himself scarce. Adam says he understands. Meanwhile, Lily is shocked when she meets Amanda, and admits that she assumed everyone was exaggerating how much Amanda looks like Hilary. Amanda is sensitive to Lily and everything she's been through. Nick tells Mariah that he brought Adam back from Vegas with Connor's best interest in mind. Councilwoman Tammy Diamond interrupts Nick and Mariah, and tries to convince Nick to run for office. When Nick tells Chelsea about this idea, she encourages him to run, and he decides to get on board. Theo suggests that an influencer client of his should help with a Grand Phoenix event. He then shares his plans with Phyllis, who is not impressed.
