Such an honor: Stephen Colbert pulls off a gala-hosting hat-trick
Stephen Colbert is set to host the Kennedy Center Honors gala
It's a Wonderful Life, on NBC
Jimmy Stewart stars as downtrodden banker George Bailey in this timeless holiday masterpiece. Facing financial ruin, Bailey wishes he'd never been born, and a guardian angel shows him what life would be like for his loved ones without him.
Recaps for the week of December 19 - 23
Don Diamont as seen in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
When Katie fears that a friend is in danger, she compiles evidence to prove it. Ridge bears witness to a side of Quinn he's never seen before. Ridge and Rick worry that Steffy won't be able to stay ahead of Quinn. Wyatt discovers that an influential person is on his side. Eric is ready for a harmonious Christmas with the Forrester family. Ridge promises to take Brooke and RJ on a holiday they'll never forget. Liam convinces Steffy to change her plans for Christmas. Bill becomes dismayed when he sees Ridge's gift to Brooke. Eric wishes to sing at least one Christmas carol with his family. Steffy celebrates her first Christmas reunited with Liam.
Days of Our Lives
Chad and Gabi are shocked when they learn that someone saw them kissing. JJ worries about keeping another secret from Gabi. Lani returns to Salem and reunites with her family. Brady warns Deimos not to hurt Chloe, and Chloe fears that Nicole knows that truth about the baby's paternity. An angry Philip confronts Deimos, while Kate goes with Adrienne to her first chemo appointment. Joey listens in on Jade during a vulnerable moment. Deimos and Brady grow worried when Nicole doesn't come back to Salem. Gabi breaks up with JJ, and Andre pressures Abigail into revealing she's alive. Sonny intervenes when Dario finds Paul snooping around his shipments on the dock. Jennifer says a heartbreaking goodbye to Abigail, and Gabi and Chad exchange Christmas gifts. Brady discovers Nicole with Chloe at the motel. Rafe brings some Christmas cheer to Hope in prison. The Horton family hold their annual ornament-hanging get-together.
General Hospital
Hayden's life depends upon a risky decision. Lulu is set on gaining sole custody of Charlotte. Anna has difficulty making sense of her memories. After Franco experiences a life-changing dream, he struggles with a decision about his future. Sonny loses it when he finds out new information about Morgan's death. Liz looks to Heather for help. Ava discourages Julian from pursuing Alexis. Finn stays by Hayden's bedside. Dante makes a shocking announcement about Tom. Sonny's lies keep building up. Julian and Alexis get nostalgic while decorating a Christmas tree.
The Young and the Restless
Phyllis tells Summer that she's considering leaving Jabot. Phyllis enlists Nick's help to throw Summer a birthday party. At the party, Nikki tells Victor to be on his best behavior with Phyllis. Noah insists he's better suited to working at The Underground when Victor questions him about returning to Newman. Victor is upset that none of his heirs are interested in continuing his legacy at Newman Enterprises. Jack won't reason with Victoria and is set on kicking Brash & Sassy out of the building. Billy is enraged when he discovers Jack hired movers to pack up the Brash & Sassy office. Later, Jill threatens Jack with a lawsuit if he doesn't let them stay in the building. Victor offers to let them move into Newman Towers, but Billy and Jill refuse to work under the same roof as Victor. Nick gets into an argument with Dylan and Sharon when they ask to spend more time with Faith during the holidays. Lauren confides in Paul that business is slow at Fenmore's. Paul tells Lauren to be honest with Michael about her business troubles. Devon asks Hilary to return to GC Buzz, assuring her she'll have creative control as long as there's no creative editing. Ashley and Traci hold out hope that Billy and Jack will reconcile over the holidays.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on NBC
Dr. Seuss’s beloved holiday tale comes to life as the mean-spirited Grinch tries to ruin Christmas for the whimsical Whos in this classic animated holiday special. In the end, it’s the Grinch who learns an important lesson about the true meaning of the season.
Q: How did Scarlett Johansson get her start? It seems as if I'd never heard of her, and then suddenly she was everywhere.
It's hard to pinpoint the exact moment Scarlett Johansson became a star, but it took longer than it may seem.
Her first film role was actually a very small one in the 1994 comedy flop "North," when she was just 10 years old. She worked pretty steadily after that, appearing in five other films before gaining any real attention, which she did with the 1998 drama "The Horse Whisperer," playing a young amputee opposite the great Robert Redford.
Top Chef, on Bravo
Some of the country's most acclaimed chefs compete against past contenders in a new episode of this Emmy-winning culinary series. They face off in challenges designed to test their skills in the kitchen as they vie for a $125,000 prize.
Stacks of thrills: Season 3 of 'The Librarians' in full swing on TNT
Noah Wyle as seen in "The Librarians"
Action, adventure, intrigue -- these may not be the first words that come to mind when we think of librarians, but one TV show offers viewers a twist on the stereotypically mundane profession.
Wahlburgers, on A&E
Wahlburgers locations near sporting venues have proven to be quite the success, so Mark and Paul hop on a plane to see about setting up a franchise across the pond in this new episode. They meet with the Tottenham Hotspur to try to work out a deal.
Q: I always loved the movie "Always Remember I Love You," starring Patty Duke and Joan Van Ark -- definitely a tear-jerker Christmas movie. But I haven't seen it on for many years. Is there a reason they don't show it anymore? I know there's many Chr
I'm afraid you've answered this one yourself: There are just so many Christmas movies available to air, so many of which are considered classics and must-sees that there isn't a lot of room for new ones.
Toy Story That Time Forgot, on ABC
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen once again lend their voices to Woody and Buzz Lightyear, who find themselves in a jam during a post-Christmas playdate in this rebroadcast. It’s up to new friend Trixie the triceratops to get the gang to safety.
