Recaps for the week of December 29 - January 2
Daniel Goddard and Christel Khalil star in “The Young and the Restless”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Liam is miffed when Ivy tells him of her latest interaction with Rick. Ridge expresses joy to Caroline that her marriage seems to be back on track while delivering news about his own relationship status with Katie. Meanwhile, Deacon tries to convince Quinn not to meddle in Wyatt's efforts to win Hope back. Rick presses Eric to sign the documents that would complete his takeover of Forrester Creations, but in his capacity as legal counsel, Carter advises Eric not to sign them. Unaware of his son's true motivations, Eric struggles with whether or not to sign, and Carter tips Ridge off as to what's going on. Knowing that she will soon be able to flaunt her relationship with Rick and take her rightful place in the Forrester hierarchy, Maya is forced to bite her tongue during a hostile confrontation with Caroline. Liam and Ivy look forward to their first New Year's Eve as a couple, while Rick instructs Maya to pack her bags. Later, Caroline gets the shock of her life when Maya shows up unexpectedly at a company meeting.
Days of Our Lives
Rafe is fired from the police force when his secret is uncovered. After paying a visit to Gabi in prison, Melanie warns Jordan about dating Chad and reveals some information about her own past with him. Later, Chad comes clean with Jordan about what went down between him and Melanie. Hoping that they can start over, John asks Marlena for a second chance. After getting blasted by Will for spending money on the club expansion without checking in with him first, Sonny learns that Paul has never stopped loving him and wants to reunite. JJ confesses that he slept with someone else when Paige demands to know why he broke things off. Meanwhile, Clyde enlists Aiden's services. Eric is furious with Nicole when he finds out that she broke into Serena's room, and he calls off their date as a result. While ringing in the New Year, Brady and Melanie share a very passionate and very unexpected kiss.
General Hospital
Maxie and Nathan run into snags in their travel plans, and it's unclear if the potential couple will find their way to one another in time for midnight on New Year's Eve. Jordan's very life hangs in the balance. Patrick asks Sam to be his date for New Year's. Many couples in Port Charles gather to ring in the New Year at the Metro Court, but it's uncertain who will end up kissing who. Meanwhile, Alexis confronts Julian and accuses him of trying to make her jealous on purpose. Duke and Lucy decide to be completely honest with one another.
The Young and the Restless
Ashley lets Jack in on the fact that Tobias has been spying for Victor. Dylan makes a request of Michael to cover the law office for a month so that he can take Avery on an extended vacation. Sage warns Adam that he must not underestimate the important role she plays in his life. Meanwhile, Phyllis plans to arrange a surprise for Jack and enlists Hilary's help in the matter. When Sage finds out that Nick is Victor Newman's son, Nick worries that she will think less of him. It's New Year's Day in Genoa City and Nikki vows that she will maintain her sobriety this year. At the same time, Michael and Lauren resolve to live life to the fullest every day and to never take a single moment for granted.
Q: To whom can I write to indicate my displeasure with the new character, Bishop, on "NCIS"? I feel her character just doesn't blend in as did Ziva.
A great number of fans are having trouble coming to terms with Bishop's presence on the team, perhaps in part because it represents Ziva's absence. The latter character, played by Cote de Pablo, was a beloved fixture on a beloved show. So you're not alone in wanting to express displeasure.
To do so, the official CBS address for letters is:
NCIS
Belisarius Productions in assoc. with
CBS Television Studios
28343 Avenue Crocker, #1
Valencia, CA 91355
Shark Tank, on ABC
A duo from Nevada approaches the Sharks with a unique investment opportunity when they pitch their idea for a mobile wedding service. Later, two young women present a line of toys designed to inspire and empower the next generation of female engineers.
Mom, on CBS
Christy (Anna Faris) helps Violet (Sadie Calvano) get through labor in a rebroadcast of the season 1 finale. Meanwhile, Christy suspects that her mom (Allison Janney) has feelings for her dad, and Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal) gives Baxter (Matt Jones) some advice.
Climbing the ladder: You’re fired up for season 7 of 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
Donald Trump stars in “The Celebrity Apprentice”
Q: What is the story behind the bust of JFK in the secretary of state's office on the show "Madam Secretary"?
There doesn't seem to be a particular story, except that the show has taken great pains to make the sets look authentic.
Former State Department staffer Tara Sonenshine watched the pilot episode of "Madam Secretary" alongside "Washington Post" journalist Emily Heil and vouched for the authenticity of the sets, particularly the secretary of state's offices.
Live From Lincoln Center, on PBS
Conductor Bramwell Tovey leads the famed New York Philharmonic in the annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Concert. Featuring favorites by George Gershwin, this year’s gala concert includes performances by Dianne Reeves and Norm Lewis.
The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, on CBS
Stephen Colbert hosts as prominent performers are recognized for their contributions to American culture. This year’s honorees are singer Al Green, actor Tom Hanks, ballerina Patricia McBride, singer-songwriter Sting and comedienne Lily Tomlin.
State of Affairs, on NBC
Katherine Heigl leads the cast as Charleston Tucker, a CIA analyst who's responsible for assembling the President's (Alfre Woodard) Daily Briefing. In a rebroadcast of this debut episode, Charleston marks the first anniversary of the death of her fiancé.
Q: A few years ago, Al Pacino did a terrific job on Shakespeare's "Richard III." I haven't seen it broadcast since, and it's not available on DVD. Will it ever be re-shown?
One might say, then, that you're "Looking for Richard"? One might say that because that is the name of Pacino's film version of "Richard III," and because one is very funny.
"Looking for Richard" (1996) is a peculiar sort of film, which might explain why it's so hard to find. It's not a film version of the play, but rather a sort of cinematic love letter to it and to Shakespeare in general.