Saturday Night Live, on NBC
The cast pokes fun at pop culture, politics and much more with the help of a rotating roster of celebrity hosts in this sketch show. For decades, the legendary late-night series has served as a launching pad for some of comedy’s biggest stars.
A Black Lady Sketch Show, on HBO
Robin Thede leads the troupe through a variety of hilarious sketch comedy scenes in this new episode. In addition to regular cast members Gabrielle Dennis, Quinta Brunson and Ashley Nicole Black, the program features celebrity guests.
Q: I loved the movie "Hereditary" (2018), and though it seems like a weird thing to focus on in a horror movie, I loved the outfits the mother wore -- they added a lot to the character and her circumstances. What can you tell me about the costumer?
You have a good eye for these things, apparently, and you're not alone in focusing on the outfits. Costume designer Olga Mill has gotten a lot of praise for how she dressed star Toni Collette in "Hereditary" (2018).
An article on the feminist pop culture site Jezebel.com also admitted that it's strange to focus on outfits in horror movies, but it proceeded to say that "Collette's cute wardrobe stole the scene."
Loved and lost: 'The Affair' resolves the departure of a major character in its final season
Anna Paquin stars in "The Affair"
One of Showtime's award-winning prestige dramas is coming to an end. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the fifth and final season of "The Affair" kicks off, and this conclusion promises to resolve the cliffhangers of Season 4 and reward fans who have been loyal to the series for five years with satisfying closure.
Alone, on History Channel
As the final participants close in on the $500,000 prize, they continue to battle weight loss, extreme temperatures and predators in this season finale. One of the contestants loses everything in a devastating catastrophe before the winner is crowned.
Q: My daughter published a book of poetry that deals primarily with personal empowerment, and she was inspired by Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. She wants to send them both a copy but can't find a reliable address online. Can you help?
We live in cynical times, but writers can "use your gifts … to illuminate the darkness in our world." You know who said that? Oprah Winfrey, in a commencement address to the USC journalism school last year.
It sounds, then, like she'd be delighted by what your daughter did and would love to hear from her. The best address to use for that seems to be her Harpo Studios office in Chicago: Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Studios, Inc., 1058 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Psychic Kids, on A&E
Young adults with psychic abilities work alongside licensed therapists to mentor a new generation of child psychics in this premiere. Together, they try to show the youngsters how to take control of their unique gifts.
First Responders Live, on Fox
Cameras capture the action as first responders risk their lives to save others in this reality TV series. Hosted by award-winning television journalist Josh Elliott, the show features real-life heroes such as police officers, firefighters and EMS technicians.
The Terror: Infamy, on AMC
When the Terminal Islanders are evicted from their homes following the attack on Pearl Harbor, they search for shelter elsewhere in this new episode. Separated from his family, Henry (Shingo Usami) faces injustice.
One rival at a time: New Food show tests mom-and-pop restaurant owners
Valerie Bertinelli with contestants
They're the family-owned eateries that consistently cook up good food and, in some cases, they've been doing it since before you were born (that's what I hear every time I set foot in my favourite pizza place, and that's pretty often).
