Q: When did "Columbo" first come on the air?
That's a great question, and it's a lot harder than it sounds (much like Lt. Columbo himself). The problem is that it took writer/creators Richard Levinson and William Link three tries before they got someone to buy the show about a disheveled, scatterbrained but otherwise brilliant police detective.
Little Big Shots, on NBC
Steve Harvey invites viewers to celebrate the holiday season with fan-favorite acts in a special Christmas edition of this popular reality TV series. The host welcomes such performers as Angelica Hale and Miles Caton.
Black-ish, on ABC
The Johnson family can't agree on what movie to go see at Christmas in this new holiday-themed episode. Dre (Anthony Anderson) wants to go see an important film about Rosa Parks, but the rest of family wants to see the latest superhero blockbuster.
Q: When is "Combat" coming back on MeTV?
The unfortunate answer is no one knows, except maybe the programming execs at MeTV, and they're not saying.
Readers of this column have heard me complain about how un-transparent networks are about the cancellations and renewals of the first-run shows they air. But I don't often get to complain about the fact that the situation is worse with reruns.
Pentatonix: Not So Silent Night, on NBC
Celebrate the holidays with the award-winning a cappella group as they put their own unique spin on holiday songs in this premiere one-hour special. The Grammy-winning group is known for its pop-style arrangements and beautiful harmonies.
The perfect holiday: 'Giada's Holiday Handbook' helps make Christmas magic easy
Giada De Laurentiis stars in "Giada's Holiday Handbook"
Everyone has a favorite Christmas tradition, from building gingerbread houses to going out caroling around the neighborhood. There are probably as many traditions out there as there are families celebrating the holiday, and new ones are established each and every year.
The Simpsons, on Fox
Marge sets out to snag some Black Friday deals, but when her shopping spree goes awry, she's determined to save Christmas in this new episode. Homer and the kids decide to surprise her with a holiday vacation to a Florida resort.
It takes a village: ABC's new comedy 'Single Parents' shows the joy and chaos of raising kids
Kimrie Lewis, Leighton Meester, Jake Choi, Taran Killam and Brad Garrett star in "Single Parents"
Late Laughs for the week of December 9 - 15, 2018
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Ted Cruz is the only vampire that ages faster than a human being.
If Donald Trump ever ends up on money, it should be a sock full of nickels you use to beat people up with.
Trump, of course, was unhappy with Sessions for recusing himself in the Russia investigation. You know how it goes -- you recuse, you lose, Jeff.
Back to 'Krypton': Sci-fi prequel casts a new villain for its second season
Georgina Campbell as seen in "Krypton"
Back to 'Krypton': Audiences have a chance to return to Superman's home world, and things there are even more dire now that a new supervillain is threatening it. Last spring, Syfy's "Krypton" peeled back some of the mysteries that surround the legendary planet, and with a second season in the works, the casting of new characters is underway.
