Q: When I was a teenager, Diana Ross and the Supremes (I think) guest starred on the old "Tarzan" television show with Ron Ely. In that episode, they played nuns and sang a song that included the phrase, "The Lord helps those who help themselves." I
You have a great memory, and have stumbled on a pretty great mystery.
It was indeed Diana Ross and the Supremes, in their late-'60s iteration (founding members Diana Ross and Mary Wilson along with new addition Cindy Birdsong), who guest starred on that 1968 episode of "Tarzan," titled "The Convert."
It was a rare acting role for the group, playing nuns traveling through Africa. The nuns are, of course, amazing singers and frequently break out into song in the course of the episode.
The Conners, on ABC
When Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) offers Mark (Ames McNamara) free piano lessons, Darlene (Sara Gilbert) sees it as a chance to test his parenting skills in this rebroadcast. Meanwhile, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) throws a baby shower for Becky (Lecy Goranson).
Hitman for hire: Season 2 of 'Mr. Inbetween' premieres on FX
Scott Ryan stars in "Mr. Inbetween"
North Americans don't consume a lot of Australian media. I would blame this fact on Australia being half a world away and full of wacky island folk, but the U.K. is an island as well (though admittedly a little more austere), and we've experienced many "invasions" of British music, film and television since the transmission was scientifically possible.
Lip Sync to the Rescue, on CBS
First responders lip sync to hit music in a trend that began with the viral video sensation #LipSyncChallenge in this premiere music special. Viewers can vote for their favorites via Twitter, and the winners are awarded $100,000.
Hitman for hire: Season 2 of 'Mr. Inbetween' premieres on FX
Scott Ryan stars in "Mr. Inbetween"
North Americans don't consume a lot of Australian media. I would blame this fact on Australia being half a world away and full of wacky island folk, but the U.K. is an island as well (though admittedly a little more austere), and we've experienced many "invasions" of British music, film and television since the transmission was scientifically possible.
Q: Are there any updates on the second season of "The Night Manager"?
Yes, but they amount to the same lack of a conclusion we had before. The bottom line is we still don't know if it will happen.
"The Night Manager," starring Tom Hiddleston ("Avengers: Endgame," 2019), Hugh Laurie ("House") and Olivia Colman ("The Crown"), originally aired as a miniseries on AMC here and the BBC in the U.K., an adaptation of the John le Carré novel of the same name. It was a huge critical and popular hit, though, so naturally the networks and fans wanted more.
To Tell the Truth, on ABC
Anthony Anderson welcomes Justin Long, Missi Pyle, Tim Meadows and Liza Koshy to the panel in a new episode of this classic game show. Contestants all claim to have the same incredible story, and the celebrities have to figure out who's being truthful.
The Brady boost: Discovery all in for HGTV's 'A Very Brady Renovation'
Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Susan Olsen, Mike Lookinland, Eve Plumb and Barry Williams in "A Very Brady Renovation"
The Brady boost: Here's the story: the setting will be the star of the show when HGTV's "A Very Brady Bunch Renovation" premieres Monday, Sept. 9.
New Releases for the week of September 8 - 14
Aladdin
Young thief Aladdin (Massoud) and his pet monkey, Abu, are talked into stealing a magic lamp, capable of granting three wishes, by the Grand Vizier of the palace, Jafar (Kenzari). After taking the boy to the Cave of Wonders, Jafar thinks he has finally secured the magic lamp and betrays Aladdin by throwing him back into the cave as it collapses. Unbeknownst to both of them, Abu has stolen the lamp back. While trapped in the cave, Aladdin unintentionally releases Genie (Smith), and tricks him into freeing them all. Using his three magical wishes, Aladdin launches himself on a magical journey to win over the beautiful Princess Jasmine (Scott) and thwart Jafar's nefarious schemes. Aladdin is a live-action remake of the 1992 animated movie of the same name.
Director: Guy Ritchie. Stars: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen, Frank Welker. 2019. 128 min. Adventure.
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Picking up immediately after the events in "John Wick: Chapter 2" (2017), the third installment of this franchise begins with John Wick (Reeves) being declared "excommunicado," and a $14-million bounty being placed on his head. A wanted man, John sneaks into Morocco with the help of Sofia (Berry) to seek the Elder, an elite member in his organization that can revoke his "excommunicado" status. In order to remove the bounty on his head, John must fight his way back to New York and work for the same organization that expelled him.
Director: Chad Stahelski. Stars: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillion, Lance Reddick, Tobias Segal, Anjelica Huston. 2019. 131 min. Action.
The Dead Don't Die
When police Chief Cliff Robertson (Murray) and officer Ronnie Peterson (Driver) are called to investigate a missing chicken by farmer Frank Miller (Buscemi), they notice a number of strange events happening in their town. After night falls in Centerville, recently deceased human corpses begin to reanimate and terrorize residents. Preparing for battle, Cliff and Ronnie join up with fellow police officer Mindy Morrison (Sevigny) and new funeral home undertaker Zelda Winston (Swinton) to save the town from the undead.
Director: Jim Jarmusch. Stars: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Austin Butler, RZA, Tilda Swinton, Eszter Balint, Danny Glover. 2019. 104 min. Comedy.
Late Laughs for the week of September 8 - 14, 2019
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
It was a beautiful weekend here in New York City. It was so nice that the prison guards watching Jeffrey Epstein's cell left to have a picnic.
Trump is in New Jersey on a 10-day vacation. People close to Trump say he's spending most of his vacation tweeting, golfing and watching TV. Unlike when he's working, where he spends most of his time golfing, tweeting and watching TV.
