Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, on NBC
Based on the early life of Dolly Parton, this heartwarming story shows how her tight-knit family overcame tragedy in 1955. The movie stars Alyvia Alyn Lind as a young Dolly, Jennifer Nettles as her mother, and Ricky Schroder as her father.
Final bow: Len Goodman exits 'Dancing With the Stars'
Head judge Len Goodman is leaving "Dancing With the Stars"
Final bow: He's been on "Dancing With the Stars" since the very beginning, but after 17 years and 31 seasons, head judge Len Goodman is ready to enjoy the retirement life.
Late Laughs for the week of December 25 - 31, 2022
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The White House has released a so-called menu of accomplishments that supporters can use to talk up President Biden around the Thanksgiving table. And that way, your parents won't even have to ask if you're still single.
Video Releases for the week of Dec. 25 - 31
Father of the Bride
On the verge of divorce, Cuban American married couple Billy (Garcia) and Ingrid (Estefan), on advice from their counsellor, vow to tell their two adult daughters. Sofia (Arjona) and Cora (Merced). as soon as possible. However, when Sofia arrives for dinner, she has some news of her own: she is engaged to fellow lawyer Adan Castillo (Boneta), with plans to get married within the month. Agreeing to keep the divorce a secret until Sofia is married, Billy and Ingrid navigate a stressful month of wedding planning.
Director: Gary Alazraki. Stars: Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Isabela Merced, Diego Boneta, Marta Velasco, Ruben Rabasa, Ana Fabrega. 2022.117 mins. Comedy.
Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend
Vowing to compete with longtime rival Enzo Ferrari (Byrne), Ferruccio Lamborghini (Grillo) sets off to create the world’s most sought-after luxury sports car. Beginning at the end of the Second World War in Italy, Lamborghini returns from war wanting more than the menial work provided by his father’s farm. Fixing the farm’s tractors, Lamborghini shows an aptitude for mechanical engineering and uses his newfound passion to escape the family farm. When pride and personal relationships threaten all that Lamborghini has built, he must decide what matters most.
Director: Bobby Moresco. Stars: Frank Grillo, Mira Sorvino, Eliana Jones, Gabriel Byrne, Giorgia Pagliacci, Francesca Tizzano, Hannah van der Westhuysen, Giorgio Cantarini. 2022. 97 mins. Drama.
The Lair
Shot down over enemy lines in Afghanistan, Royal Air Force Capt. Sinclair (Kirk) is forced to flee into an abandoned Russian bunker. As Sinclair escapes her attackers, a mysterious and deadly biological weapon is awoken in the darkness; stumbling through the bunker, Sinclair discovers a laboratory filled with dozens of monsters waiting to re-animate. She escapes the terror of the bunker and manages to locate a U.S. military base, but upon relaying her story of the vicious alien-like creatures to the troops, she is not believed. However, once night falls in Afghanistan, the horror of the creatures is unleashed and Sinclair must face this Soviet-era foe.
Director: Neil Marshall. Stars: Jonathan Howard, Charlotte Kirk, Jamie Bamber, Kibong Tanji, Leon Ockenden, Mark Strepan. 2022.96 mins. Horror.
It’s no cakewalk: New docu-series looks at world of competitive baking
A scene from "Bake It 'Til You Make It"
What does it take to become a champion baker? Aside from the skilful handling of flour and sugar, obviously one needs to have determination, drive, a desire to win … and lots and lots of energy.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, on ABC
Disney's annual celebration gets underway with fun for the whole family in this special. Heartwarming stories add to musical performances by Derek and Julianne Hough, Black Eyed Peas, Meghan Trainor, Ne-Yo, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, and more.
It's a Wonderful Life, on NBC
It's not just a movie, it's a tradition: this Christmas classic stars as George Bailey, a down-on-his-luck banker who wishes he'd never been born — that is, until a guardian angel shows him what the world would be like without him. The 1946 film also stars Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore.
Olaf's Frozen Adventure, on ABC
The original cast of "Frozen" returned to lend their voices to this animated featurette. It centers on Olaf (Josh Gad), who sets out with Sven (Jonathan Groff) to find holiday traditions that will make the season merrier for Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel).
Q: Why is Judy Woodruff leaving "PBS NewsHour"? I can't imagine watching it without her.
She'd be flattered to hear you say that, since she said a very similar thing about the show's original hosts when she announced her exit.
Judy Woodruff, who has anchored the show since 2013 (and has done it on her own since 2016 when her co-anchor Gwen Ifill died), said she was leaving to take on a new news project, "Judy Woodruff Presents: America at a Crossroads."
