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new and noteworthy tv: 1/9-1/15

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I guess it’s time for me to acknowledge the new year and get started on my year end lists. Until then there’s always more tv!

  • Big Fan (ABC) Monday, 10pm, Series Premiere – The latest game show slant with three superfans competing against a celebrity about trivia, about the celebrity.
  • President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address (Multiple) Tuesday, 6pm – The end of an era.
  • Taboo (Fx) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – This latest Tom Hardy period piece hasn’t gotten rave reviews but always worth checking out.
  • Jeff & Some Aliens (Com) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10:30pm – An animated look at a regular dude and some ‘chill’ aliens probably isn’t my cup of tea.
  • Taking the Stage (ABC) Thursday, 9pm – Entertainers gather for the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  • My Kitchen Rules (Fox) Series Premiere, Thursday 9pm – Celebrity pairs take on dinner parties and of course critique.
  • The Investigator (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Another look at real life crime, British style.
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – The movie version of this didn’t get a ton of raves but the series with the always good Neil Patrick Harris is supposed to work on pretty much all levels.
  • Sneaky Pete (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Cranston and Giovani Ribisi pairing up against each other with a mix of cons and good supporting cast worth a try.
  • Australian Open (ESPN2) – Opening rounds.
  • Victoria (PBS) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – This is supposed to be a soapy take on royalty, though for a non-royal follower between the Crown and the Royals I may be all booked up.
  • The Young Pope (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – At 47 Jude Law isn’t all that ‘young’ but he’ll play the protagonist trying to make the church great again, worth a look.

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new and noteworthy tv: 12/26-1/1

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Time to go see some movies!

  • Happy New Year, Charlie Brown/Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (ABC) Monday, 8/9pm – We’re getting ready to celebrate another new year.
  • Kennedy Center Honors (CBS) Tuesday, 9pm – Stephen Colbert hosts.
  • Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (ABC) Saturday, 8/10/11:30pm – Ryan Seacrest keeps the helm with the help of Fergie and Jenny McCarthy.
  • A Toast to 2016/Late Night with Seth Meyers/NYE with Carson Daly (NBC) Saturday, 8/10/11:30pm – Kathie Lee and Hoda host followed by the regular evening hosts at special times.
  • Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution (Fox) Saturday, 11pm – When did Pitbull become a celebrity that warrants his own NYE show, no diss necessarily I really just didn’t know he was a thing?
  • The Bachelor: Countdown to Nick (ABC) Sunday, 8pm – A look at the newest bachelor and his bimbos.
  • The Mick (Fox) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – A fan of the shouldn’t-be-funny-but-is Always Sunny I’ll check out Kaitlin Olsen’s latest turn at irresponsible caretaker.
  • Ransom (CBS) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – No early word on this hostage negotiator new drama.
  • Sherlock (PBS) Season Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – If you haven’t been watching get on board as the fourth season begins.

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new and noteworthy tv: 12/19-12/25

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Digging into the official ho ho ho week there’s not a ton new going on but I’ve still got some backlog to get through.

  • First Lady Michelle Obama Says Farewell (CBS) Monday, 8pm – Oprah and Michelle (I’m clearly on first name basis with both) chat one-on-one.
  • Marie Claire Young Women’s Honors (CW) Monday, 9pm – Gina Rodriguez hosts the first annual honors.
  • Michael Buble Sings and Swings/Tony Bennet Celebrates 90 (NBC) Tuesday, 8/9pm – Catch some tunes.
  • Terry Crews Saves Christmas (CW) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 8pm – Design and food experts help a family.
  • Toy Story that Time Forgot/Shrek the Halls/The Year (ABC) Tuesday, 9pm – Old school holidays and the year that was.
  • Game Changers with Robin Roberts (ABC) Wednesday, 10pm – Some of the most influential people.
  • Project Runway Junior (Life) Thursday, 10pm – A new crew of youngsters start to make it work.
  • Sense8 (Net) Friday, Special – Picking up where the last season left off, I haven’t checked in yet but this series is supposed to be worth a watch picking up after a few.
  • Travelers (Net) Friday, Series Premiere – A new time traveling drama where consciousness is sent back to the 21st century to save humanity, I haven’t heard about this yet so we’ll see.
  • A Home for the Holidays (CBS) Friday, 8pm – Performances in the special to raise awareness about adoption and foster care.
  • Yule Log (KOFY) Saturday, 11pm – Burning log and holiday music can get you into the spirit!

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new and noteworthy tv: 12/12-12/18

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More holiday fare to be found and a few other things…

  • Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer/Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown (CW) Monday, 8/9pm – A little holiday fare for all.
  • ANTM (VH1) Season Premiere, Monday 10pm – Yes it’s true this CW show is resurrected in new form, still produced by Tyra we’ve got a new host and panel, can’t wait!
  • The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time (CW) Wednesday, 8pm – In case you need to stock up on suggestions for the holidays.
  • A Pentatonix Christmas/SNL Christmas (NBC) Wednesday, 8/9pm – Tunes and jokes.
  • Star (Fox) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 9pm – From Lee Daniels this may or may not be a good follow to Empire, focusing on girl group, but Latifah and Benjamin Bratt might make it worth a look.
  • iHeartRadio Jingle Ball (CW) Thursday, 8pm – Elvis Duran hosts.
  • Prep & Landing/Naughty vs Nice (ABC) Thursday, 8/8:30pm – Something about an elf.
  • The Man in the High Castle (Am) Season Premiere, Friday – Another season returns.
  • Hollywood Christmas Parade (CW) Friday, 8pm – Olivia Newton-John serves as grand marshal.
  • I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (ABC) Saturday, 8pm – Hanging with Snoopy and Spike.

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new and noteworthy tv: 12/5-12/11

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I am finally making a dent on my backlog but have dropped Pitch and Timeless in the process, while Queen Sugar and Undercover are sitting backed up their fate to be determined, just too many other things I’d rather be watching and even I have limited TV watching time after all.

  • Showtime at the Apollo (Fox) Monday, 8pm – Music and comedy stars perform.
  • Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (CBS) Monday, 10pm – How is this still a thing?
  • Shut Eye (Hulu) Series Premiere, Wednesday – Fake psychic becoming psychic sounds played but with Burn Notice‘s Jeffrey Donovan it might be worth a look.
  • Taraji’s White Hot Holidays (Fox) Thursday, 8pm – Celebrate.
  • Toy Story that Time Forgot/Shrek the Halls (ABC) Thursday, 8pm – Ho ho ho!
  • Captive (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – This docuseries looks into the captives and captors of false imprisonments.
  • Fuller House (Net) Season Premiere, Friday – They’re back.
  • Mozart in the Jungle (Am) Season Premiere, Friday – I’ve heard some good things about this series.
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Frosty the Snowman/Frosty Returns (CBS) Saturday, 8/9/9:30pm – And a little more good cheer.
  • Critic’s Choice Award (A&E) Sunday, 8pm – What the season is really about.
  • Frozen/The Making of Frozen (ABC) Sunday, 10pm – I think this movie was a thing.

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new and noteworthy tv: 11/28-12/4

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I’m trying to measure out Gilmore Girls so I’ve still got some tv catch up to do.

  • CMA Country Christmas (ABC) Monday, 8pm – Jennifer Nettles hosts.
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (CBS) Tuesday, 8pm – You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…
  • Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (A&E) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – She’s looking into the whole thing.
  • Christmas in Rockefeller Center/Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors (NBC) Wednesday, 8/9pm – The tree will be lit and a look back at a Dolly family tale.
  • Incorporated (Syfy) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – Dennis Haysbert is one of the known commodities in this Affleck/Damon look at fictional life in sinister corporate future, pedigree makes it worth a look.
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas/The Great American Baking Show (ABC) Season Premiere, Thursday, 8/9pm – Holiday pageantry and bakers bundting.
  • Top Chef (Brav) Season Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – Eight new and eight returning chefs compete.
  • Pacific Heat (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – An animated cop unit…
  • Mariah’s World/The Royals (E!) Series/Season Premiere, Sunday 9/10pm – I was tempted not to list Mariah but it is happening, followed by a cheesy show I’ve so far quite enjoyed.

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new and noteworthy tv: 11/22-11/27

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We’re officially in the holiday season so a good time for me to catch up on the TiVo backlog, with of course some dedicated time to Lorelei, Rory, and Emily.

  • The Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors (CW) Wednesday, 8pm – A tribute to memorable moments.
  • Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Special/SNL Thanksgiving (NBC) Wednesday, 8/9pm – If you can’t get enough of the parade or skits.
  • Thanksgiving Day Parade/National Dog Show (NBC) – Parades and puppies, ok they’re full grown dogs but who doesn’t like a little alliteration.
  • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (ABC) Thursday, 8pm – Some traditions never end.
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (ABC) Thursday, 8pm – Julianne and Derek Hough host.
  • Gilmore Girls (Net) Friday – I’m cautiously optimistic that this four part season, set over the span of a year, will have enough of the quirky delight and touching relationships that I remember to make it a nice reunion.
  • 3 Percent (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Post apocalyptic competition, haven’t heard anything but fictional new world orders always an option.
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas/How Murray Saved Christmas / Frosty the Snowman/Frosty Returns / Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town / Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (NBC/CBS/ABC/CW) Friday, 8/8:35pm – Thanksgiving is over…

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new and noteworthy tv: 11/7-11/20

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A special bonus edition notes a few things over the next couple of weeks.

  • Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party (VH1) Series Premiere, Monday 11/7, 10pm – Weekly dinners!
  • SNL Election Special (NBC) Monday 11/7, 10pm – Before it takes the next turn a look at some skits.
  • Election Results (Various) Tuesday, 11/8 – And the results are in…
  • Red Oaks (Am) Season Premiere, Friday 11/11 – The return of the 80s country club.
  • Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge (CMT) Season Premiere, Sunday 11/13, 10pm – I know a couple peeps who will be excited this competition is back.
  • Good Behavior (TNT) Series Premiere, Tuesday 11/15, 9pm – I always love to check out a good con artist, we’ll see if this thriller has the goods.
  • Shooter (USA) Series Premiere, Tuesday 11/15, 10pm – Based on the Marky Mark flick that I don’t recall but we’ll see whether the sniper is on the run.
  • David Blaine (ABC) Tuesday 11/15, 10pm – Magic.
  • Sweet/Vicious (MTV) Series Premiere, Tuesday 11/15, 10pm – I read at least one promising review of this college campus vigilante show.
  • The Art of More (Crack) Season Premiere, Wednesday 11/16 – I still don’t quite know if anyone is tuning into this ‘network’ but this show is back.
  • ICE (Audience) Series Premiere, Wednesday 11/16, 8pm – In another offering from what network is this, a diamond trade drama.
  • Nightcap (POP) Series Premiere, Wednesday 11/16, 8pm – A behind the scenes comedy of a late night show.
  • Undercover (BBCA) Series Premiere, Wednesday 11/16, 8pm – This six-part political thriller has a good pedigree.
  • Lovesick (Net) Season Premiere, Monday, 11/17 – Formerly Scrotal Recall this series returns with a look at this dude’s former conquests.
  • American Music Awards (ABC) Sunday 11/20, 8pm – I don’t know that I ever kept track of the various music award shows.
  • Search Party (TBS) Series Premiere, Monday, 11/21 – Get a jump on the week with this new dark comedy of a few twentysomethings looking for a missing college acquaintance.

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new and noteworthy tv: 10/31-11/6

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Wrapped Longmire this last week and though there are more options like Luke Cage awaiting I’m getting my TiVo cleared out for a little downtime.

  • Chewing Gum (Net) Series Premiere, Monday – This BAFTA-winning sitcom comes to is described as a coming of age story of a young virgin who loves Beyoncé and Jesus.
  • People of Earth (TBS) Series Premiere, Monday, 9pm – I accidentally ran across a preview of this odd sitcom about a group of alien abductees that really had potential with its odd cast and alien moments.
  • Stan Against Evil (IFC) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – This looks like a comedic version of demon fighting series Ash vs Evil Dead.
  • The Crown (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – The latest in the dramatic retelling of old royalty via Elizabeth II looks like it has some promise.

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new and noteworthy tv: 10/24-10/30

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My schedule is starting to solidify as we wrap up the final fall releases.

  • Man with a Plan (CBS) Series Premiere, Monday, 8:30pm – This Matt LeBlanc sitcom really isn’t getting any positive buzz.
  • Rectify (Sund) Season Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – The final season of this excellent show begins, and I still have some catch up on last season on Netflix since this is one of those channels I don’t get.
  • The Great Indoors/Mom/Life in Pieces/Pure Genius (CBS) Series/Season Premieres, Thursday, 8:30/9/9:30/10pm – And with the last of our fall premieres, the new Joel McHale millennials vs. oldsters via outdoor stuff isn’t supposed to be revolutionary nor is the Dermot Mulroney hospital of the future, but I am a big fan of the off kilter humor of Mom and pretty on board with the amusing family humor of Life in Pieces.
  • The Living and the Dead (BBCA) Series Premiere, Thursday, 9pm – No real word on this drama about an 1800s psychologist who moves home and finds some ‘odd’ cases.
  • Good Girls Revolt (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – This look back at some ‘girls’ in the 1969 newsroom is apparently more clichéd than insightful.
  • Tracey Ullman’s Show (HBO) Series Premiere, Friday, 11pm – Ullman returns to sketch comedy.
  • The Fall (Net) Season Premiere, Saturday – I’m excited for the return of this detective vs serial killer intrigue.

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