Gabi caught Ava in Jake’s bed. Gabi thought they were together. Ava made her think they got together because of what she and Rafe did to them. Belle told Shawn that Jan said she was pregnant. Belle said the baby couldn’t be his because he said he didn’t sleep with Jan. Shawn confessed that he slept with Jan. He said he thought Jan was her. He didn’t realize it was Jan until it was too late. She wanted to know why he didn’t tell her months ago. Ava made Gabi think she and Jake slept together. He told Gabi nothing happened. Kate wanted Roman to fire Clyde. She said he kidnapped their great grandson. Clyde said he learned the error of his ways. Jake told Gabi that he invited Ava to stay with him. Gabi wanted to know why. Ava said Rafe broke up with her. Belle wanted to know why Shawn lied to her. He said he was afraid because if he aid It out loud it would have happened. He said he wanted to forget it happened. She said they couldn’t do that now with a baby on the way.
Belle told Shawn that Jan gloated to her that they slept together. He said he wanted to tell her. Belle said they were on the same page when it came to Jan. She said they have this secret between them. He said she could be lying about being pregnant. She said Jan made her touch her stomach. She said Jan was definitely pregnant. He said he was going to make her take a dna test. Jake told Gabi that Ava was an invited guest. He told her they broke up so she didn’t have a right to be there. She wanted to talk to him. She said she wanted another chance with him. Jake asked Gabi if she thought he would be crazy enough to get back together with her. She said she talked to Gwen about him and her breaking up and getting back together again. He told her they were done. Gabi said she would leave as soon as Ava admitted to what she did to her brother. Belle wanted to know what was going to happen if Jan didn’t take a dna test. Shawn said they would know she was lying about the baby. He suggested they go to bed. She said she wasn’t sharing a bed with him. He said it wasn’t his fault. She said she knew that Jan forced herself on him, but he lied to her. She said she was sorry that he was going to be a father again with Jan. Ava asked Gabi why she would frame her brother. Gabi said she was a hateful snake. Ava said Rafe cheated on her with Nicole and cheated on Hope with Sami. Gabi wanted to go after her, but Jake stopped her. Gabi said she was going to go.
Gwen was waiting at the Bistro for Xander. Gabi arrived and sat at her table. Gwen didn’t want her there. Gabi reminded her how she saved her from what Abby wanted to do to her. She said she sealed Sarah’s fate with that move. She caught Gabi up to speed. Gabi thought Sarah and Xander were going to get back together. She wanted Gabi to gloat somewhere else. Gabi felt bad for her. She told her that her relationship ended. Gwen knew she made Jake happy so she felt sorry for her. Anna stabbed Sarah with the syringe. Sarah wanted to have her arrested for it. Xander followed her. Maggie wanted tl know if Anna lost her mind. She reminded Maggie that the hospital said the drug was safe. Maggie wanted to make sure the drug was fully vetted before Sarah got it. She called Anna selfish and walked away from her to talk to the people in the lab. Tony was disappointed in Anna and wanted to know how she could do that to Sarah. They argued over what Anna did. He told her that she was probably in trouble. Rafe and Shawn talked about what the devil did to people. He told Rafe that the devil set up EJ and almost ruined his anniversary with Belle. Rafe told him that he had to be relieved that Belle walked in before anything happened. Rafe asked him if she walked in the room on time. Shawn had a guilty look on his face and was about to answer when Sarah walked in the room. She wanted to report a crime. She talked as if she were Renee. Xander walked in the room to explain what happened to Sarah.
Later, Rafe, Xander, Sarah and Shawn went to the hospital to look for Anna. Anna was arrested for what she did to Sarah. Anna was taken away with Rafe and Shawn. Sarah wanted to get back to the blood test for her wedding. Tony said he would meet her in the exam room. She kissed his cheek and walked off. Xander told Tony they had to pray the drug worked. Maggie came back so Tony walked off. Belle was at Statesville and noticed Jan sitting in the visitor’s room. Jan stood up and showed her baby bump. She asked Jan who the father of her baby was. Jan told her the father was Shawn. Belle didn’t believe it, but Jan told her that she had sex with Shawn while she was disguised as her. Belle said that Shawn would told her. Belle wondered if she was really pregnant. Jan took her hand and placed it on her stomach. Belle thought Shawn would be horrified to know that she was pregnant. She thought there was a chance Shawn wasn’t the father of Jan’s baby. Jan thought they should get along since she and the baby were going to be in her life for good. Later, Belle went home. Shawn came home after he took Anna to the police station. She told him that she met with Jan at the prison. She told him that she claimed she was pregnant and that he’s the father of the baby. Tony went to see Anna at the station. He told her that he hired a lawyer for her. She didn’t think she would need a lawyer because Sarah would be grateful to have her memory back. Tony told her that she better pray that’s true. Maggie met with Sarah in the exam room. Sarah was talking as if she were Renee and suddenly stopped. Maggie said her name and she responded. Maggie started crying and asked if she knew her name. She told her that she was Sarah. She knew that Maggie was her mother. Xander went home and saw Gwen. He told her about what happened at the hospital. Gwen flashed back to sneaking in the lab to switch the antidote with Rolf’s mind-altering drug that she had.
I enjoy watching mystery movies so when I saw the commercial for Lifetime’s movie Fallen Angels Murder Club Friends to Die For, I wanted to watch it. Friends to Die For is the first of two Lifetime movies based on the Fallen Angels Murder Club book series written by R. Franklin James.
I saw the first movie Friends to Die For starring Toni Braxton as Hollis Morgan an ex-convict trying to start a new life after serving time in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. Hollis joins a book club which is made up of other ex-convicts trying to restart their lives. This part of the movie was the most interesting to me… the close friendships that the book club forms with each other based on their shared experience of having spent time in jail and their love of reading murder mysteries. I won’t ruin the mystery for you it was a pretty good one. As always, the book club solves the mystery while the police can’t figure it out.
I liked this movie a lot, although with most mystery movies, I wish that the police were smarter but I am looking forward to watching the second movie Heroes and Felons airing on Lifetime on Saturday April 9, 2022.
I give the first movie Friends to Die For 4 out of 5 stars because it had some parts of it that were silly to me, but again this is my opinion and as I said I will be watching the second movie.
At the hospital, Sarah guesses that Anna is trying to stop their wedding but she needs to admit that she lost. Sarah declares that she and Tony are in love and getting married as soon as they find someone in the hospital to stick her with a needle. Anna decides she should do it. Anna then grabs the antidote from Maggie and injects Sarah. Sarah calls Anna a bitch as Tony wonders what she has done.
Gwen sits at the Bistro, figuring Sarah should’ve got the drug by now so she wonders why Xander hasn’t called yet. Gabi arrives and questions Gwen drinking alone then asks if there’s trouble in paradise.
Jake brings Ava to his apartment over the garage where she will stay with him. Jake knows it’s nothing special but Ava says it’s fine and she’s grateful for him giving her a place to stay. Ava says she finally let herself believe she would have a real home with Rafe but now that’s over.
Rafe joins Shawn at the police station and suggests Shawn go home to his wife since it’s kind of slow. Shawn thanks Rafe for the offer but says he wants to get these reports off his plate and notes that Belle is at the prison because a prisoner wanted to see her.
Belle goes to the prison and meets Jan Spears, who thanks her for coming. Belle says if she knew the prisoner that wanted to see Jan, she would not have come. Belle says they have nothing to talk about. Jan stops her and stands up, revealing that she is pregnant.
Maggie argues that Anna had no right to do that. Anna says someone had to take action. Tony argues that it wasn’t her decision to make. Xander asks Sarah how she feels. Sarah asks what was in the needle. Anna tells her that she did her a favor and now Sarah will get her memory back so she can stop living life as a dead woman. Sarah shouts that her memory is fine and she will report her attack to the police. Sarah calls Anna a menace that needs to be stopped. Sarah exits through the elevator while Xander chases after her. Maggie asks Anna if she’s completely lost her mind.
Shawn assumes that EJ was asking to see Belle since he might be released soon. Rafe questions that but Shawn says it’s a long story but Belle planted evidence against him while possessed. Shawn isn’t sure the judge will go for it but they have pretty good reason to believe it’s true. Rafe wonders why the Devil would frame EJ. Shawn explains that their theory is that Satan wanted to destroy Rafe and Sami’s relationship like he did to Abe and Paulina, Jake and Gabi, plus he and Belle. Rafe remembers that the Devil sent Jan Spears after them. Shawn says it pretty much ruined their wedding anniversary.
Belle questions Jan being pregnant and doesn’t understand how it happened. Jan mocks her. Belle asks how she got knocked up in prison and who could be the father of her baby. Jan responds that it’s her beloved Shawn.
Ava tells Jake that she feels like an idiot for thinking she found true love with Rafe and they were going to build a life together while he was pining for her best friend the whole time. Ava jokes that Nicole gets the white picket fence while she gets a room above a garage. Ava adds that she had the crazy idea that if she tried to be a better person and change her old ways, that somehow she’d be worthy of Rafe’s love but it was all for nothing. Jake relates that he tried to change who he was for Gabi but all he got was heartache.
Gabi asks Gwen what’s up with her and Xander. Gwen questions what she’s doing because she doesn’t want her company. Gabi remarks that Gwen looks pathetic sitting alone so she’s doing her a favor. Gwen asks if she has a business to run. Gabi says she finished her meetings and decided to get a drunk. Gabi asks why Gwen is so hostile when she should be the one holding a grudge since Gwen spiked Abigail’s drink and let everyone think it was her. Gabi wonders why she didn’t let Abigail inject Gwen with the syringe full of crazy juice. Gwen responds that Gabi may have saved her neck, but she ended up sealing Sarah Horton’s fate.
Anna tells Maggie that there is no reason to be upset. Maggie asks how she can not be upset when she just injected her daughter with a drug that hasn’t been fully vetted. Tony asks if that’s true. Anna says not exactly since Chad said the lab’s unofficial opinion was that the drug is safe while a full panel would’ve taken months or years. Maggie doesn’t care since they are talking about her daughter’s health and well being. Tony is sorry for what Anna has done. Anna shouts that she’s not sorry at all since Dr. Rolf swore on Stefano’s grave that the drug would work. Anna declares that Sarah could be getting her memories back right now. Tony says that would be great but that doesn’t excuse Anna’s reckless behavior. Tony doesn’t blame Maggie being furious as he thinks she’s suffered enough. Maggie decides to go check on the lab techs so they can tell her what her options are now that Anna has put her daughter’s life at risk. Anna argues that she was only trying to help. Maggie complains that what Anna did was selfish, so if something happens to Sarah then it will be on Anna’s head. Maggie walks away as Tony asks Anna how could she.
Rafe still can’t believe the Devil transformed Jan in to looking exactly like Belle all to lure Shawn in to bed. Shawn talks about being suspicious from the beginning and did everything he could to test her but unfortunately Jan made him believe that she was his wife. Rafe then asks if Belle came in before anything happened between them. Sarah then arrives at the police station and announces that she’s here to report a crime.
Belle questions Jan thinking Shawn is the father of her baby. Jan says she doesn’t think, she knows. Belle asks if she’s having another mental break. Jan says she’s perfectly sane. Belle argues that it’s not possible that Shawn is the father of her baby as they did not have sex. Jan reveals that they did and reminds Belle that she walked in on them.
Anna asks Tony not to be angry. Tony argues that Anna just put Sarah’s life in danger and for all they know, the drug could kill her. Anna insists that the lab would have warned them if that were possible. Tony repeats that she had no right to do what she did. Anna questions whys he doesn’t have a say in all of this. Anna complains that their lives have been turned upside down by Sarah’s delusions. Tony understands she is frustrated and angry, but repeats that she had no right to assault Sarah and now she’s gone to the police. Tony declares that she upset Maggie and has infuriated him. Tony adds that Anna could be in very big trouble.
Sarah tells Rafe and Shawn that Anna stabbed her with a syringe at the hospital just now because she’s jealous of her and wants to be with Tony. Xander arrives to try and bring Sarah back to the hospital but Sarah tells him to get his hands off of her. Rafe questions Sarah calling Xander “Alex”. Xander explains that Kristen injected Sarah with the same drug that Gwen used on Abigail, so she’s hallucinating. Rafe asks if Anna didn’t assault her then. Xander admits that part did happen. Sarah says she is demanding justice.
Gwen explains to Gabi that the drug made Sarah think she was Stefano’s dead daughter and Dr. Rolf has produced an antidote, so Maggie and Xander are at the hospital with Sarah now. Gabi gets why Gwen is in a bad mood then since Sarah will be herself again soon, meaning her and Xander will get back together. Gwen tells Gabi to gloat about her losing the man she loves somewhere else. Gabi responds that she’s not gloating, but sympathizing because she has already lost the man she loves.
Jake tells Ava that he jumped through hoops to be with Gabi and it seemed to work for awhile. Ava admits they seemed pretty happy. Jake talks about the corporate backstabbing moving in to the bedroom. Jake says after awhile, he realized that’s not who he is or what he wants. Jake declares that at the end of the day, he’s just a simple mechanic. Jake adds that it doesn’t seem Ava was cut out to be a domestic goddess as she’s more bad ass than that. Ava asks if she’s meant to be a mob boss. Jake points out that she likes being in control and gave up power for a fairy tale. Jake feels they never should have tried to be people they aren’t.
Jan reminds Belle about how the Devil turned her in to Belle on Christmas Eve, allowing her to get Shawn in to bed. Belle argues that she got there before they had sex. Jan informs her that she got there before round two, but before she walked in, they jingled all the way. Belle calls it impossible and argues that Shawn would have told her. Jan admits that she was surprised he didn’t but figured he wanted it to be their little secret. Jan declares that the secret is out now.
Jake finishes showing Ava around the apartment and jokes that he doesn’t want her to stop cooking. Ava acknowledges that as a way she can contribute. Jake decides to let her settle in. Ava stops him and points out that he has one bed and no couch, so she asks what kind of sleeping arrangement he is thinking.
Gwen questions Gabi about her and Jake breaking up. Gabi knows how much Gwen hated her for stealing him away from her. Gwen admits she had a vivid dreams about setting Gabi on fire and pushing her off a cliff. Gwen says that she had gotten past all that anger, so she’s sorry it didn’t work out for her and Jake which surprises Gabi. Gwen admits that Gabi and Jake were a much better match and she made him happy. Gabi questions why she’s being nice to her. Gwen acknowledges that Gabi did save her from the syringe and if she didn’t torch her relationship with Jake, she wouldn’t have fallen in love with Xander. Gwen declares that with any luck, Xander will be the man that she spends the rest of her life with.
Anna questions why she would be in trouble when Sarah is a total lunatic, so nobody will take her ranting seriously. Sarah returns to the hospital with Xander and Shawn. Sarah orders Shawn to arrest Anna. Anna asks what for when she was trying to help her. Shawn asks if Anna admits to injecting Sarah with an unknown substance. Anna argues that it was an antidote, so Sarah is going to get her memory back any second now. Anna guesses it hasn’t started working yet and encourages them to give it time, then everyone can thank her. Sarah complains that Anna just admitted to injecting her without her consent, so she wants her arrested. Shawn decides he has no choice, regardless of her motives, he still has to take her in. Anna argues that Tony can’t let them do this to her. Shawn then handcuffs and arrest Anna. Tony tells Anna that he’s sorry but his hands are tied.
Belle accuses Jan of lying and trying to get under her skin. Jan says it’s fun to watch her freak out, but she’s telling the truth that she and Shawn made passionate love that night and he gave her the best gift of all. Belle questions why Jan didn’t say something sooner. Jan says she wanted to make sure she could get through her first trimester and she wanted to tell Belle first. Jan asks if Belle is going to congratulate her.
Gwen doesn’t get why Jake was so upset when Gabi had every reason to believe he had stabbed her in the back. Gabi explains that Jake thinks she should’ve confronted him instead of double crossing him. Gwen says she would have done the same thing but she’s surprised that Jake didn’t give her a second chance. Gabi admits that it didn’t help that he walked in on her almost having sex with Johnny DiMera. Gabi calls it a stupid mistake as she doesn’t even like Johnny but she was lonely and felt betrayed. Gwen says she gets it. Gwen adds that it’s funny because they are actually a lot alike, they get hurt, lash out, and react impulsively as they toast their drinks together.
Sarah tells Tony that now that Anna is in police custody, they can get back to business of getting married. Sarah asks if they should go back to the exam room to wait for the blood test. Tony says he’ll find out what the delay is and meet her there so Sarah heads back to the exam room. Tony asks Xander what now. Xander suggests they keep playing along to see how she reacts to the drug. Tony agrees that she is safest here. Xander prays that she will get her memory back. Tony walks away as Maggie returns and asks where everybody is. Xander explains that Sarah just had Anna arrested for assault and now Sarah and Tony are waiting for the supposed blood test. Maggie is glad Sarah is still there. Xander asks what Maggie learned in the lab. Maggie responds that the drug is probably safe but they do want to flush it out of her system just in case. Maggie guesses they can do that. Xander asks if she’s sure that’s what she wants. Maggie asks why she wouldn’t. Xander points out that there is a chance that the drug might work, so maybe they should wait to see it if has the desired effect. Xander tells her to imagine the relief it would be to have their Sarah back.
Shawn brings Anna to the interrogation room and tells Rafe that she’s a handful. Rafe jokes that Shawn should have clocked out early. Shawn says he will now since Belle might be home now. Rafe points out that they didn’t finish their conversation and it seemed like he had something on his mind. Shawn responds that it’s not important. Shawn thanks him and tells him to have a good night as he exits the police station.
Jan tells Belle that she has a second chance at motherhood. Belle starts to leave but Jan talks about what Nicole’s father did to her in high school and she wanted to terminate that pregnancy but Shawn convinced her not to. Jan talks about Shawn being willing to marry her and raise her child as his own which began their love story. Belle argues that Shawn never loved Jan. Jan says she did but she lost the baby and Shawn too, but this time the baby is his, so they have another chance to raise a child together. Jan calls it full circle like a dream come true. Belle calls it a nightmare. Belle adds that even if this is true, Shawn won’t want to raise the child with her but he will be horrified and disgusted as he thinks Jan is evil and crazy like everyone else who has crossed paths with her. Jan knows it’s a lot to take in, but she thinks they should try to get along since her and her child are going to be in Shawn’s life from now on. Jan hopes that won’t be a problem for her. Belle then storms out of the prison. Jan remarks that she thinks Belle took the news quite well.
Ava asks Jake where she is sleeping. Jake tells her to take the bed and he will sleep on the floor. Ava argues that it’s his place so she can’t let him do that. Jake says it’s just for tonight and he’ll grab an air mattress tomorrow. Jake tells her to get settled while he takes a shower. Ava thanks him as she really appreciates what he’s doing for her.
Gabi tells Gwen that she thought Jake betrayed her and wanted to kill him but now that she knows the truth, she would do anything to make it right. Gwen encourages her to talk to him. Gabi says she did that but it didn’t go so well. Gwen says they used to have horrible blow ups and think it’s over for good but then they would have fabulous make up sex. Gabi says today when they parted ways, it felt pretty final.
Maggie knows how much Xander wants Sarah back but she worries they don’t know enough about the drug. Xander points out that Dr. Rolf was so sure it would work. Maggie doesn’t trust Rolf with her daughter’s life. Xander knows she’s right but it felt like they were so close. Maggie admits it’s frustrating but they have to be patient. Maggie says that Sarah will put up a fight when she realizes they want to flush the drug out of her system. Xander offers to stick around to make sure she’s okay. Maggie worries that he will just make Sarah more upset. Xander agrees. Maggie promises to keep him updated and tells him to hang in. Xander thanks her as Maggie then walks away. Xander pulls out his phone.
Gabi offers to get her and Gwen another round of drinks. Gwen gets a text from Xander wanting to talk.
Belle sits at home looking at her and Shawn’s wedding photo. Shawn comes home and says she’ll never believe what happened at work today but then asks if everything is okay. Belle responds that it’s not. Shawn asks if something happened at the prison with EJ. Belle reveals that it wasn’t EJ who asked to see her, it was Jan Spears.
Jake gets out of the shower and tells Ava the bathroom is all hers. There’s a knock at the door so Jake assumes it must be Ben and Ciara, but he answers it to see Gabi. Gabi then sees Ava in Jake’s bed and questions what the hell she’s doing here.
Rafe joins Anna in the interrogation room. Anna complains that this is wrong and he can’t keep her here as Sarah is not in her right mind, so something had to be done. Rafe argues that Anna confessed to stabbing her with a syringe with three witnesses. Anna cries that it’s not fair as she was only trying to help. Tony arrives and asks for a word with his wife, so Rafe exits. Anna is thankful that Tony is there. Tony informs her that he’s arranged an attorney for her. Anna doesn’t think she will need one since Sarah will get her memory back any second now and drop these ridiculous charges. Tony tells her to pray that’s true for Sarah’s sake and her own.
Sarah remains waiting in the exam room at the hospital. Maggie enters and asks where Tony is. Sarah claims he went to get his blood taken and asks where the nurse is. Maggie is sure someone will be in shortly. Sarah says she hopes so but then stops mid-sentence and responds to Maggie calling her Sarah. Maggie asks if she knows who she is.
Xander goes home to Gwen and talks about how Maggie wanted the drug tested but Anna was so angry and over it all that she grabbed the needle and jabbed Sarah with it. Gwen asks what now. Xander says that Maggie wants the drug flushed out of Sarah’s system, but he hopes she changes her mind so they can see if the drug works and if Sarah gets her memory back. Gwen then thinks back to dressing up as a nurse and sneaking in to the hospital to switch the antidote with another dose of the mind altering drug to alter Sarah’s mind even more. Gwen tells Xander that she thinks Sarah would be better off if they did just leave the drug in her system…
Maggie asks if Sarah remembers who she is. Sarah responds like a child that she’s Sarah Horton and that Maggie is her mommy as Maggie cries.
Jan sits in prison, talking to her baby about enjoying her visit with Belle and thinking she was still in denial when she left. Jan is sure that Shawn will set her straight.
Shawn asks Belle what Jan wanted after all this time. Belle then reveals that Jan is pregnant and claims that the baby is Shawn’s.
Ashland got to Victoria’s office and found she was on the phone with the pilot. Their flight had been delayed. Ashland protested because it was a private flight. He got on the phone and was told that there was some sort of meteorological anomaly happening, causing storms to be coming from both the east and west, so it wouldn’t be safe to fly. He asked Victoria if they should insist the pilot fly anyway. Victoria thought they should trust the expert. Ashland told the pilot that they really wanted to get to Italy. The call ended with the pilot promising to get in touch as soon as it was safe to travel. Ashland couldn’t believe Victor put Adam in charge. He thought Victoria might want to try and talk Victor out of it. Victoria preferred to choose her own battles, and she didn’t want to expend energy on this. Ashland said Adam was free to run amok if he was in charge. She asked if he talked to Adam recently. He had, and he sai Adam made it clear that Victoria and Ashland shouldn’t stay in Tuscany for too long. Victoria said the problem would be solved once they cleared Ashland’s name. He thanked her for reminding her to stay focused on what was important. They hugged, and her face turned cold when she was looking over his shoulder.
Victoria wanted to know about Ashland’s conversation with Adam was like. He told her that Adam had the gall to congratulate him for pulling the wool over Victoria’s eyes. Victoria said it showed that Adam hadn’t changed, despite what he wanted people to believe. Victoria acted like she’d had a revelation, then she theorized that Adam was the one who framed Ashland. Victoria said that Adam even pulled off his own medical scam once and pretended he was blind. Victoria asked what Ashland thought of her theory. Ashland asked if Adam was really devious enough to do something like this. Victoria said it was child’s play for Adam. She pointed out that Adam hacked into ChancComm’s servers to publish that article on Ashland, and even though he said he did it to discredit Billy, it also made Ashland look bad. She said that Adam could’ve tampered with the hospital medical records and bribed the doctors in Peru and had Michael kidnapped. Ashland thought that made sense in a twisted way, but he didn’t think Victor would ever believe it. Victoria said they would need proof.
Victoria thought her theory made sense. She noted that no one was benefiting more than Adam from Ashland falling out of favor with Victor. Ashland said he was going to cancel the trip to Italy because they needed to stay and do a deep dive into Adam’s scheme. Victoria decided Ashland was right – they should stay and put the pressure on Adam, if he was behind this. Ashland said he loved how Victoria’s mind worked. He told her he wasn’t sure he would’ve realized Adam was the one behind these lies. He vowed to find a way to prove it, so they could get their lives back on track. He said, thanks to her, he could finally see an end to this nightmare. “That’s right, this is the beginning of the end,” Victoria said.
Nikki went to Newman Media and found Victor kicked back on a couch reading. She didn’t understand how he was so calm about Victoria going to Italy with Ashland. Victor said it’d be fine. He reminded Nikki that Victoria had a plan. Nikki was worried that Victoria’s plan to pretend she still loved Ashland would backfire. Victor said the plane wasn’t leaving any time soon, since ostensibly, there was a storm in the area. Nikki asked what that meant. Victor revealed that he’d told the pilot to say there was a storm. Nikki was glad about Victor’s ruse, but she said Victoria and Ashland would eventually realize there was no storm. Victor said he was stalling to give Michael enough time to look at Ashland’s contract and find a clause that would allow them to throw Ashland out on his ear. Nikki hoped they could get Ashland out of their lives. Victor recalled that Nikki hoped the allegations were false. She said she’d changed her mind now that she realized who Ashland really was. She was appalled Ashland had Michael held captive in a foreign country. Victor said Ashland wouldn’t get away with this. Nikki wasn’t sure about that, since Ashland never suffered any consequences for his crimes. “How long have you known me? You think I’m gonna let that bastard get away with it? You think I’d allow someone to cross me like that?,” he asked.
Nikki knew Victor would do whatever it took to protect the family and the business. She just never knew what Ashland was capable of. Victor said he had his suspicions about Ashland from the beginning. He’d once asked Ashland point blank if he was faking cancer to play on Victoria’s sympathy. Nikki remembered that conversation. Ashland denied it, and Victor didn’t interfere because Victoria had been as happy as he’d ever seen her. Nikki hoped Victor didn’t blame Victoria for falling for this well-orchestrated con. She reminded him that they all supported the marriage and believed Ashland loved Victoria. Victor wanted to end the discussion, but Nikki insisted on having this talk.
Nikki conceded that Victoria made a mistake trusting Ashland, but she said it didn’t diminish her accomplishments at Newman. Victor agreed that Victoria was running the company well. Nikki felt that Victor signaled he’d lost faith in Victoria’s abilities when he appointed Adam interim CEO. “That was a warning that you might have [Victoria] replaced as CEO,” Nikki contended. Victor thought it made sense to make Adam CEO while Victoria was busy. Nikki thought that, as COO, she was the logical choice to run the company while Victoria was out of the country. Victor said that wouldn’t have the same impact. “Exactly. You were sending [Victoria] a message. And now she may be putting her life at risk because she can sense your judgment and your disappointment,” Nikki said. Nikki thought Victoria would do anything to earn Victor’s respect, and it broke Nikki’s heart because right now, Victoria should know the family supported her unconditionally.
Victor said he loved Victoria and he’d never hurt her. Nikki knew, but she knew Victor could also be obstinate when it came to the business, and that wasn’t what Victoria needed. Victor knew that. He hadn’t made up his mind on how to handle the business. She didn’t think he should until the crisis was resolved. He agreed. He said the company wasn’t his priority now, Victoria was. He vowed to do everything in his power to get Ashland out of their lives.
At Society, Adam pulled out Sally’s chair, and she called him a gentleman. She asked if she’d get breakfast in bed in the morning. He told her to slow down – they were just having drinks. She said this was a special drink because he was in charge of Newman Locke. Adam had a lot of plans for the company, since he’d run it before, successfully. Sally assumed Adam kept an eye on everything Victoria did and thought about what he would’ve done in her place. He was a little unnerved at how well Sally could read him, but he was also impressed. She said it wasn’t hard since they had similar mindsets. She always kept an eye on the competition when she was in LA, and it got to the point that she could’ve run the companies better than their CEOs did. He said she was about to run Newman Media. It hadn’t sunk in yet for her. He wasn’t sure how long she’d be in charge. She said it didn’t matter – she just appreciated him having that kind of faith in her. It had been a long time, she added.
Adam toasted to him and Sally being in charge. She felt like they were jinxing it. She said Ashland and Victoria could throw a wrench in this whenever they wanted to. She asked what if Victoria went running to Daddy to complain. Adam stated that Victor already knew Victoria hated the idea of Adam being in charge. Adam guessed Victor may have put him in charge to provoke Victoria into staying, but it didn’t work. Adam said that Victoria was so determined to get Ashland out of her life that she was willing to let Adam, her least favorite person, be in charge. Sally bet Ashland was Victoria’s least favorite person. Sally didn’t know how Victoria was holding all the emotions in after this ultimate betrayal. Adam said Victoria couldn’t do it forever, and she wouldn’t be able to keep up the charade for long – Ashland would find out, because he was perceptive. Sally added that Ashland was vindictive. She wondered what would happen when Ashland found out his wife was playing him.
Adam said Victoria was her father’s daughter, and she knew how to take care of herself. If anyone was in danger, he thought it was Ashland. Sally and Adam envisioned Victoria pressing a button that ejected Ashland from the plane mid-flight and laughed. Adam didn’t know what Victoria’s plan was, but he’d bet she would come out on top. Sally was surprised Adam said that, given how he felt about Victoria. He said he and his sister didn’t see eye to eye, but she was a formidable opponent – resourceful and smart. Sally thought it sounded like Adam was rooting for Victoria. He said no, he just knew better than to underestimate her. Sally suggested it was in Adam’s best interest if Victoria won – since if she couldn’t get rid of Ashland, he might take Newman Locke from all the Newmans.
Sally thought that it might be in her and Adam’s best interest to wait for Victoria to send Ashland packing. Adam said that it didn’t have to be Victoria who kicked Ashland out, but Victor was giving her a chance to make things right. He knew Victor wouldn’t be shy about stepping in. Sally thought the scenario where Victoria failed and Victor removed Ashland might be best for Adam. Adam said that even if Victoria kicked Locke out, she’d still have a mess to clean up. He said it was all Victoria’s fault for falling for Ashland’s scheme. Sally heard Adam tell Victor that, and she remembered that Victor didn’t seem on board with it. Adam said Sally didn’t understand Victor like he did. He explained that Victor would always defend Victoria, especially in front of non-relatives, but he was disappointed in her. [Victoria] let [Victor] down. That is the greatest sin one of his children can commit,” Adam stated.
Sally felt that Victor promoted Adam as a test to see what he could do with the company. Adam said he had to do a better job than Victoria, and he needed to do it all before she got back from Tuscany. Sally thought that was a tall order, but Adam thought it was a piece of cake. He said Victoria grabbed a lot of headlines while running the company, but what had she really accomplished? Sally noted that Victoria doubled the size of Newman Enterprises. He said she was put in charge of a company her father built, then she merged it with one Locke built, then she bought ChancComm and Newman Media, but it wasn’t clear what she intended to do with all the shiny toys she’d acquired. Sally said Adam had to come out of the gate with a spectacular vision. Adam said he had to grab everyone’s attention. Sally brought up the time she designed Victoria’s wedding dress and used it to launch Newman Fashion. Adam said Sally had a knack for this, and that was why he wanted to discuss it with her. She was pleased he valued her input. She suggested they grab another round and start brainstorming.
Jack was at the outdoor cafe in LA. He flashed to his run in with Diane. He’d told her he wasn’t going to help her connect with Kyle, because that would ruin his life. Diane didn’t think Jack was the kind of man who could keep her from their son. Phyllis showed up, and Jack was shocked to see her, but he was also glad she came. Phyllis wanted to know why Jack was so strange over the phone. At first she thought something had happened with Allie. Jack said Allie was lovely, and she had this twinkle in her eye when she laughed. Phyllis knew where Allie inherited that from. Phyllis asked what was wrong. She’d talked to Lauren, and Lauren backed her up. Jack guessed he shouldn’t be surprised Phyllis knew him so well. He admitted something shocking happened. At first he was going to keep it to himself, but seeing her made him see that he couldn’t handle this alone, and there was no one he trusted more than her.
Jack told Phyllis that Diane was the texter. Phyllis retorted that Diane was dead and burning in hell. She added that Diane died on the bridge, or in the water. When Jack continued to insist that Diane was alive, Phyllis gently floated the theory that Jack was confused because of the stress he was under. She reminded him that she’d been one of several suspects in Diane’s murder. Jack laid out the whole story of Diane faking her death with the help of Deacon Sharpe and a stolen corpse from the morgue. Phyllis was horrified and asked what Diane wanted. Jack said Diane wanted a trade – she lead him to Allie, so she thought it was only fair that Jack bring her back into Kyle’s life. Jack said poor Allie was caught in the middle of all this. Phyllis asked if Diane had been in LA the whole time and if she knew Allie. Jack didn’t know any of the logistics. He just knew he stood in the home Keemo owned and listened to Diane say she’d changed and that she wanted to be back in Kyle’s life after everything she did to him. Jack told Diane that he would not let her break Kyle’s heart again. Phyllis didn’t support Jack’s stance.
Phyllis wasn’t defending Diane, who’d done something disgusting. However, she said Kyle was as little boy when Diane “died” and now he was a grown man with a family. Jack warned Phyllis that she was sounding a lot like Diane. Phyllis understood Jack’s desire to protect his son. She did the same with Summer all the time. She noted that Kyle was devastated when he lost his mom. Jack remembered it well. Kyle had been crushed, and everyone in town was a suspect in the murder, so Kyle didn’t know who to trust. Jack’s job had been to get him through it. “To lose your mother and then find out later that’s what she meant to have happen – she consciously meant to leave you? No. No. He is not going to learn that about her,” Jack stated. Phyllis didn’t think Diane was just going to slither away without reaching out to Kyle. Jack thought Diane was too cowardly to reach out on her own. He noted that she faked her death rather than facing what she did. He said Diane needed someone to do her dirty work, and if she couldn’t get that, she’d go lick her wounds and then ruin someone else’s life.
Phyllis thought Jack was engaging in wishful thinking because he wanted to protect his son. Jack refused to let Diane blow up the life Kyle built with Summer and Harrison in Milan. “I will do everything I can to keep her away from him,” he stated. “You had another son that you kept information from, and look what happened there,” Phyllis replied. Jack said it was different because he didn’t have the bond with Keemo that he had with Kyle. He said Kyle knew Jack loved him and would do anything for him. Phyllis told Jack to believe in and trust the bond he had with Kyle. Phyllis stated that she and Jack knew Diane Jenkins, and she’d blindside Kyle, just like she blindsided Jack. Jack realized Phyllis was right. He just didn’t know how to tell Kyle and turn his life upside down. This wasn’t something you did over the phone. Jack came up with an idea to buy some time so he could warn Kyle before Diane got to him.
Meanwhile, at her home, Diane called someone and asked for Kyle’s direct line in Milan. She lied and told this person that she was his aunt Ashley. It worked, and Diane got the number. Jack returned, and Diane was pleased to see him. Phyllis walked up and steadied herself on the door frame when she saw Diane face to face. Back to the Main Days of Our Lives Page
Interview with actors Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett, and executive producers Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider of “Chicago Med” on NBC Suzanne 3/30
This was a really enjoyable part of an NBC virtual press day panel. I love Oliver Platt. I remember first seeing him in “The Three Musketeers,” (1993), where he played Porthos. He was in many great movies and TV series. This show has an amazing cast.
From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (the “Law & Order,” “Chicago” and “FBI” brands), “Chicago Med” is an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s newest state-of-the-art trauma center and into the lives of the courageous doctors, nurses and staff who hold it all together.
Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) finds his career as an emergency medicine physician in jeopardy, following his cover-up involving a serious ethics violation. Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) remains the Sherlock Holmes of psychiatry. Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson), the venerable head of the city’s largest hospital, is under intense fiscal scrutiny to preserve the bottom line while continuing to ensure that all patients receive nothing short of quality care and compassion. Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee), a former Navy flight surgeon and chief of the E.D., begins the season in recovery mode after being shot by a former patient. Now it’s up to the blunt but talented Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) to show what he’s made of as interim chief at the helm of Chicago’s trusted and busiest ER. Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett), the charge nurse and eyes, ears and brain of the ER, is skilled and confident but finds herself dealing with profound family issues of her own. Ace surgeon Dr. Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains), the New Orleans-raised surgeon with a breezy manner, has finally started to let his guard down, earning the respect of his colleagues. And now two new doctors have joined the E.D. family. Dr. Stevie Hammer (Kristen Hager) is a brilliant, scrappy emergency medicine doctor with a surprising past and Dr. Dylan Scott (Guy Lockard) is an ex-cop who’s doing a dual residency in emergency medicine and pediatrics.
Together they will confront Chicago’s most critical medical cases and challenging ethical dilemmas with courage, compassion and state-of-the-art treatment. Inspired by ripped-from-the-headlines cases, “Chicago Med” will weave cutting-edge medicine with the personal drama that comes with working in such a high-intensity environment. Through it all, familiar faces from “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D” will intertwine with Chicago’s finest medical heroes.
Dick Wolf, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Stephen Hootstein, Derek Haas, Arthur Forney, Matt Olmstead, Michael Brandt and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.
“Chicago Med” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
Oliver Platt
Dr. Daniel Charles, “Chicago Med”
Oliver Platt plays Dr. Daniel Charles on the NBC drama “Chicago Med.”
A multiple Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe Award-nominated actor, Platt’s resume includes recent roles in “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women,” which was nominated for a Saturn Award; “The Ticket,” with Malin Akerman and Dan Stevens; Warren Beatty’s “Rules Don’t Apply,” starring Alden Ehrenreich; “Shut In,” opposite Naomi Watts; “Chef,” opposite Jon Favreau and Dustin Hoffman; “Kill the Messenger,” opposite Jeremy Renner; and Noah Hawley’s Golden Globe-winning television adaptation of “Fargo” for FX.
Platt was featured in the HBO documentary “Love, Marilyn” and the telepic “Bessie,” where he plays writer and artistic photographer Carl Van Vechten. He also co-starred in Showtime’s “The Big C,” starring Laura Linney. Previously, he played George Steinbrenner on the ESPN miniseries “The Bronx is Burning,” opposite John Turturro.
Platt made his producing debut on the indie film “Big Night,” which was co-directed by Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott. He would later reteam with Tucci in “The Impostors,” which was nominated for the Un Certain Regard Award at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.
Marlyne Barrett
Maggie Lockwood, “Chicago Med”
Marlyne Barrett stars as Maggie Lockwood, the beloved charge nurse who is the hospital emergency department’s eyes, ears and heart, in NBC’s medical drama “Chicago Med.”
Recently, Barrett earned her a NAMIC Vision Award nomination for Best Performance-Drama.
Before starring in “Chicago Med,” Barrett was known to audiences for her dynamic portrayal of Council President Nerese Campbell on the critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire.” She was also Ian McShane’s trustworthy attaché, Tomasina, on NBC’s “Kings” as well as played Felicia Marquand on the popular F/X series “Damages,” opposite Glenn Close and Rose Byrne. In addition, she appeared on John Ridley’s ABC series “American Crime.”
Barrett’s feature credits include “Hitch,” the 2005 Will Smith comedy, and the indie “Quest,” for director Santiago Rizzo. Barrett also executive produced and starred in the Oscar-nominated short film “Night Call.” A film festival favorite, the acclaimed film went on to earn more than 40 awards, including eight best short film awards (including the Short Film Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival), four best of best/audience awards, and three best lead actress awards. Barrett also appeared opposite Marisa Tomei in the independent feature “After Everything,” which was in competition at SXSW and later released in theaters.
After directing more than 20 regional theater productions in New York, Barrett will make her directorial film debut with “Haimerican,” a short film she also wrote and produced. The film will have its premiere at the Cannes International Pan African Film Festival in October 2020.
Barrett, who is Haitian-American, was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Montreal. She currently divides her time between Chicago and Los Angeles and is happily married to Gavin W. Barrett. Coming from a family of doctors, Barrett promised her parents she would get a nursing degree before pursuing an acting career. A registered nurse, Barrett now has the honor and pleasure of playing one on television.
Interview with Laurence Leboeuf of “Transplant” on NBC by Suzanne 3/29/22
This was a very fun interview! We did it on Zoom. Unfortunately, the video recording didn’t come out. I hope you can enjoy it, anyway. She’s a wonderful actress, and I really love the show.
1. Mags struggles a bit for a while, with her mentor in the coma. Was that a challenge to play, or fun?
All of the above. It’s always a challenge to bring this character to life because she’s so complicated. Having to deal with not having her mentor around is very difficult for her, and she has to learn how to cope. It’s like her lighthouse has drowned.
2. Then everyone has to contend with the obnoxious new doctor who takes Bishop’s place for awhile, Mark. How was it, welcoming a new actor into the dynamic of the show?
Oh, well, Gord (the actor who plays Mark) is amazing. We had a lot of fun and he fit right in with the rest of us. We were surprised at how well. Even though we hate the character, we liked him as a person. He puts Mags through a lot and makes her doubt herself.
3. Then Mags and Bashir almost kiss and have some awkward moments. When did you know that Mags and Bashir might become a “thing?”
From the beginning, Mags has found him attractive because he’s so smart and has his own unique way of doing things.
4. Without giving us any spoilers, what other challenges does Mags have this season?
Mags has some major changes. She gets interested in cardiology because of what happens with a patient, and it’s really a big deal for her.
5. Now that you’ve been playing her for two seasons, is there anything you’ve learned from her?
I really admire her. She’s very smart and caring. I always want her to be like the Hermione Grainger of the show – the smartest person in the room who comes in and gets the job done.
6. Any fun behind-the-scenes stories you can share?
Oh, there are so many. It’s hard to think of one on the spot. We just have a lot of fun. The only thing I can think of right now is that when we have a lot of medical dialogue to memorize, we joke around a lot about it. We get to know it so well that we know each other’s dialogue, and we rap it or do fun things with it.
7. Do you have any other projects you’re working on besides Transplant?
Not right now because it’s a 10 month shoot, so it takes up all of my time.
8. What has the fan response been like for you so far?
It’s been wonderful. Fans have been really nice and it’s great that we have so many fans and viewers. Now it’s crossed over the border, so that’s nice.
9. Anything else you’d like to say to the fans?
Just thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy this season.
Laurence Leboeuf is an award-winning actress from Montreal who stars as Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc in NBC’s “Transplant.” Mags is a ferociously analytical resident who pushes herself relentlessly.
The bilingual actress (French and English) has been acting professionally since 10 years old and rose to stardom with multiple award nominations and wins. She has continuously booked leading roles in both television and film of French Canadian and English-Canadian productions.
Award wins for Leboeuf include the Gemeaux Awards (French Canadian Emmys) for Best Actress in the series “Les Lavigueur,” Best Supporting Actress for her role in the series “Musee Eden” and Best Actress for her role in the series “Marche A. L’ombre,” which also won her the Best Leading Actress award at the French Festival Séries Mania. She also won Best Actress for “Human Trafficking” (featuring Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland) at the ACTRA Awards (English Canadian SAG Awards). For her film work, Leboeuf won at the Prix Iris Awards (previously Jutra Awards) for Best Supporting Actress in “My Daughter, My Angel.” Her indie action-comedy film “Turbo Kid” was widely received at the Sundance Film Festival.
Leboeuf was born to actor-parents and grew up surrounded by creative arts. Her dad owned a stage theater for 18 years, which allowed Leboeuf to explore the behind-the-scenes of the craft. She is driven by the passion of acting and the need to be creative with plans to produce and write. Leboeuf enjoys reading and staying active with running, snowboarding and loves to travel.
Transplant
Sundays on NBC (10-11 p.m. ET); Season Premiere: March 6
“Transplant” follows the story of Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Hamza Haq), a talented doctor and Syrian refugee, who fled his war-torn country with his younger sister, Amira (Sirena Gulamgaus), for a fresh start in Canada. After a truck crashes into the restaurant where he’s been working, Bash earns the chance to practice medicine again by using his field-honed skills to save multiple lives in brilliant fashion, including that of Dr. Jed Bishop (John Hannah), the Chief of Emergency Medicine at York Memorial Hospital in Toronto.
But Bash is told he’ll need to redo his residency in Emergency Medicine from the bottom and despite his obvious talents intuition, and training, starting over is not an easy road and his life experience is not a perfect match for the strict protocols at York Memorial. Through perseverance he makes inroads, developing camaraderie with his new colleagues, including the driven Dr. Magalie “Mags” LeBlanc (Laurence Leboeuf), the reserved and ambitious surgical resident Dr. June Curtis (Ayisha Issa), easy-going pediatric ER physician Dr. Theo Hunter (Jim Watson), head nurse Claire Malone (Torri Higginson) and even earning the respect of Dr. Wendy Atwater (Linda E. Smith), the department’s second-in-command who runs a very tight ship.
Jed Bishop (John Hannah), the team’s demanding, inscrutable boss, looms large and keeps everyone on their toes with a unique compassion and commitment to his staff that also connects them.
Season two picks up with Bash and his fellow residents reeling after Dr. Bishop suffers a stroke. With everything at the hospital destabilized, the place that Bash had started to consider home suddenly feels precarious. As the team adjusts to new colleagues while dealing with the challenges of life, unexpected faces from the past leave Bash seriously doubting whether his transplant into this new world was successful.
Bash’s hard work, compassion and hopefulness tell a universal story about the human ability to not only survive, but ultimately thrive when our lives suddenly change course.
Creator Joseph Kay returns as showrunner and executive producer. Director Stefan Pleszczynski joins as executive producer and will direct six episodes. Additional executive producers include Bruno Dubé, Jocelyn Deschênes, Virginia Rankin, Tara Woodbury, Josée Vallée and Adam Barken.
“Transplant” is produced by Sphere Media in association with CTV and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
From multiple Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf and the team behind the hit series “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med,” “Chicago P.D.” is a riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department’s elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city’s most heinous offenses – organized crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders and beyond.
At the center of “Chicago P.D.” is Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), who is at ground zero against the war on crime in Chicago. He will do almost anything to bring criminals to justice. In the past year, Voight has fought to turn over a new leaf, carefully navigating the situation at the P.D. with a new boss who has helped him and the unit adapt to a new reality.
His close-knit team of detectives share his passion for keeping the city safe, including Det. Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer), a committed and ethical detective who previously served in Afghanistan; Officer Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger), a quick-thinker who often leads with his heart; Officer Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati), a fearless former patrol officer whose research and astute observations often lead the team in the right direction; Officer Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins), a bright and quietly charismatic member of the team; and Det. Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos), a seasoned detective whose tough demeanor belies her complicated emotions.
Desk Sgt. Trudy Platt (Amy Morton) runs a tight precinct with a firm hand, although she lets her humor shine through from time to time.
In addition to Wolf, executive producers include Rick Eid, Derek Haas, Arthur W. Forney, Peter Jankowski and Michael Brandt. “Chicago P.D.” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
Jason Beghe stars as Sgt. Hank Voight, leader of the Chicago P.D. Intelligence Unit in the NBC drama “Chicago P.D.”
Beghe was born and raised in New York City, where he attended the prestigious Collegiate School.
Beghe portrayed a quadriplegic in the George A. Romero film “Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear.” He later appeared as a police officer in the film “Thelma & Louise” and played Demi Moore’s love interest in “G.I. Jane.” Other feature-film credits include “X-Men: First Class,” “The Next Three Days,” “One Missed Call” and “Atlas Shrugged: Part II.”
On television, Beghe’s recurring roles include “Chicago Fire,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “Californication.” He has guest-starred on countless series, including “Last Resort,” “Castle,” “NCIS,” “CSI: New York,” “Criminal Minds,” “The Finder,” “Prime Suspect,” “Law & Order: Los Angeles,” “Picket Fences,” “Chicago Hope,” “American Dreams” and “Cane.”
Beghe lives in Los Angeles.
Marina Squerciati
Officer Kim Burgess, “Chicago P.D.”
Marina Squerciati stars as Officer Kim Burgess in NBC’s hit drama “Chicago P.D.”
Squerciati was last seen in the Reginald Hudlin-directed film “Marshall.” Additional film credits include “It’s Complicated,” along with indies “Alter Egos,” “Central Park” and “Sparks.”
Squerciati earned acclaim portraying Russian spy Irina in the popular FX drama “The Americans.” Additional television credits include “Gossip Girl.” “The Good Wife,” “Blue Bloods,” “Damages” and “Law and Order: SVU.”
In theater, she made her Broadway debut in an adaptation of Ernst Lubitsch’s “To Be or Not to Be.” On Off Broadway, she starred in “Manipulation” and “Beauty of the Father,” and also performed in several regional theater productions, including “The 39 Steps” and “The Underpants.”
Squerciati graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in theater.
Esme takes the pregnancy test and finds out she isn’t pregnant.
Nicolas and Spencer tell Esme she can stay at Wyndamere because they know she still doesn’t feel safe.
Ava discusses divorcing Nikolas with Scott but he advises her to go home and fight for her marriage.
The Deception IPO launch party is a success although Lucy, Maxie, Sasha, and Brooke Lynn are not happy that Selina Wu is an investor in the company. The ladies, agree that since the company is now public anyone can invest in even alleged lady gangsters. Salina continues to pressure Curtis to let her have poker games in the back room of the Savoy and he continues to refuse her offer.
Brook Lynn and Austin agree to put their differences aside for Maxie’s sake.
Sasha takes another pill before she gets on stage to welcome everyone to the party.
Sonny tells Spencer that Esme is only using him and he should think very seriously about things before he makes a mistake.
Elizabeth has a dream of a shadowy figure who tells her “don’t forget me” and when she awakens she sees the words “don’t forget me” painted on a canvas and when she touches the canvas the paint is still fresh. Dante advises Elizabeth to find another place for her and the boys to stay. Elizabeth decides to send the boys to stay with Laura while she stays at home alone. Aiden tells Jake that Franco may be haunting the house.
Adam and Sally brainstorm to try and come up with a big idea that he can implement while he is temporary CEO of Newman Enterprises. Adam hopes that this big idea will prove to Victor that he should run Newman Enterprises instead of Victoria.
Victoria persuades Ashland that Adam was the person who framed him for faking his illness. Ashland decides to cancel the trip to Tuscany so he and Victoria can get evidence to prove that Adam is the person who framed him.
Phyllis arrives in Los Angeles, and Jack tells her Diane is alive. Phyllis is shocked and once she gets over the shock she persuades Jack to tell Kyle Phyllis is alive before Diane has a chance to blindside Kyle with the news. Jack decides to talk to Diane and buy some time until he has a chance to talk to Kyle. Jack and Phyllis head over to Diane’s house to talk to her and Phyllis still can’t belive what she is seeing when Diane opens the door.
Interview with actors Eamonn Walker and Hanako Greensmith, and executive producers Derek Haas and Andrea Newman of “Chicago Fire” on NBC by Suzanne 3/30/22
This was a fun press day, dubbed One Chicago Day. OneChicago Wednesdays return with originals on April 6! I’ve spoken with Eamonn before, but it’s always nice to see and hear him because he’s got such a beautiful voice and presence. Hanako is new to me, and fairly new to the show. She’s just been made a regular on the series. We hope to have the transcripts up soon, and don’t miss the show! It’s a very exciting episode and, unlike the other two shows that night, there is no spewing blood or vomit.
“CHICAGO FIRE” — “KEEPYOUSAFE” (Wednesday, April 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
Severide and Kidd work with CPD regarding a suspicious car wreck. Hawkins and Violet’s relationship is in jeopardy. Chloe and Cruz adjust to a new family dynamic.
From renowned Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (“Law & Order” brand) and co-creator Derek Haas, the writer behind “3:10 to Yuma,” comes season 10 of the adrenaline-fueled drama “Chicago Fire.” This edge-of-your-seat ride is a look into the professional and personal lives of the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 as they risk their lives every day to save and protect the citizens of Chicago.
Led by Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), Rescue Squad 3 works closely with Lt. Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) on Engine 51 and Lt. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) on Truck 81. Their tireless, never-give-up mindset brings them all closer together – the men and women of Firehouse 51 are more than co-workers, they’re family.
The firehouse also includes Deputy District Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker), who keeps his house running smoothly and his firefighters prepared to overcome all adversity. Paramedic Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) returns alongside seasoned veterans Randy “Mouch” McHolland (Christian Stolte) and Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso).
Completing the team are daredevil Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende), talented and dedicated Darren Ritter (Daniel Kyri), and 51’s newest addition, headstrong paramedic Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith).
Executive producers are Dick Wolf, Derek Haas, Andrea Newman, Michael Gilvary, Reza Tabrizi, Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski.
“Chicago Fire” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment. Eamonn Walker
Battalion Chief Wallace Boden, “Chicago Fire”
Eamonn Walker plays Battalion Chief Wallace Boden on the NBC drama “Chicago Fire.”
Walker was born in London and attended Hungerford School in Islington. He went on to study social work at the University of North London, and eventually trained as a dancer. He then joined the Explosive Dance Theatre Company in London. He also studied at the New York Film Academy.
Walker made his professional acting debut in 1983 on stage in London in the musical “Labelled with Love,” based on the music of the pop band Squeeze. In the U.S. he is known for playing Kareem Saïd on the HBO television series “Oz,” for which he won a CableACE Award.
His film roles include “Tears of The Sun” and “Lord of War,” opposite Nicolas Cage. He returned to British television in the ITV1 production of “Othello,” opposite Christopher Eccleston. For his role, he won the Best Male Performance in Television Award at the first Black Film Makers (BFM) Film and Television Awards ceremony.
He made his debut on Broadway, playing Mark Antony in “Julius Caesar,” opposite Denzel Washington as Marcus Brutus. Two years later, he became the first Black actor to play the role of Othello at either the original Globe Theatre or at the modern reconstruction, Shakespeare’s Globe, in London.
He recently starred in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Between Riverside and Crazy” at the Steppenwolf Theater. For his performance as Pops, he was nominated for a Jeff Award and won best actor from the 2016 Black Excellence Award Committee.
Hanako Greensmith
Violet Mikami, “Chicago Fire”
Hanako Greensmith plays Violet Mikami on the NBC drama “Chicago Fire.”
Recent TV credits include “Chicago Med,” “Bull” and “FBI.” She made her New York theater debut in the Off-Broadway production of “Lolita, My Love” and is a graduate of Pace University.
Spencer and Nikolas discuss the fact that Spencer’s room has been perfectly recreated, just like it used to be. Nikolas tells Spencer that the reason it looks like it used to is that he never had his belongings put into storage. He always held out hope that Nikolas would come home. Nikolas explains to Spencer that a father never gives up on his child.
Ava comes home and when she enters Wyndemere she calls out for Nikolas. She is shocked when Esme answers from the living room. Ava tells Esme to get out before she throws her out. Esme flashes her a smug grin and tells her she might want to run that by her husband because Nikolas invited her and Spencer to stay. Ava refuses to believe it. Esme informs her that she might be a step-grandmother soon. Ava screams for Nikolas. He and Spencer arrive downstairs. Nikolas asks to speak to Ava in private. Once the doors are closed, the fighting begins.
Ava tells Nikolas she hopes he’s not falling for Esme’s act. He tells her Sonny has already grabbed her off the street. Ava admits that she urged Sonny to take care of Esme. Nikolas keeps going back to the subject of Esme’s potential pregnancy.Ava doesn’t care, she tells Nikolas that Esme must go. Nikolas tells Ava that he has made his decision. Ava thinks that if Esme isn’t pregnant, they should let Sonny deal with her. Ava gives Nikolas an ultimatum, either Esme goes or she does. She is shocked when Nikolas still sides with Esme. Ava storms out.
Laura visits with Elizabeth and the two of them speak about her parents going behind her back to speak with Jake. She asks Laura if she is just overreacting. Laura tells her that is for her to decide. The two also discuss the incidents that have recently happened to Elizabeth and she tells Laura that she has ruled out another suspect. Laura asks who and Elizabeth says Jake. Laura is shocked that Elizabeth would even consider Jake. But, Elizabeth explains how Franco’s death has greatly affected Jake because the two were so close. Laura leaves Elizabeth and Elizabeth turns out the lights and starts upstairs when she hears a strange noise and a man comes around the corner and says, “Don’t Forget Me.” Elizabeth awakes suddenly, it was all a nightmare. But when she looks at her drafting table, she finds a painting with “Don’t Forget Me” written across it.
At the Metro Court, Amy is thrilled by Brook Lynn’s song and grateful she is using local talent. Chase arrives with Violet and stares over at them. Brook Lynn tries to leave but Violet corners her and asks about Bailey. Maxie calls Violet over to look at pictures of Bailey on the phone.
Amy suggests that Chase sing the song with her. Brook Lynn insists he doesn’t want to be involved. Chase and Brook Lynn cross the room. They go over why he already refused to sing. He’s still worried about what it would do to his image. Gregory arrives and his son introduces him to Brook Lynn.Gregory already knows who she is. They rehash her role in Chase being suspended until Violet runs over to him. He leaves to get their table. Chase apologizes for her father’s rude behavior and tells her that his suspension was not her fault.
Finn arrives and Chase joins the family at a table.
When Gregory and Chase are left alone, Chase grills him about being rude to Brook Lynn. He stands up for her, what she did, and the sacrifices she made. Gregory asks if Chase has feelings for her.
Gregory crosses the room and apologizes to Brook Lynn for being rude. She’s sure he was just looking out for his son. He’s looking forward to getting to know her better. She and Chase exchange a glance from across the room.
In Terry’s office at General Hospital, Britt asks her to go into Brad’s interview with an open mind. During his interview, Terry tells Brad she wouldn’t be comfortable allowing him to work in any other role but orderly, but allows him the chance to make his case. Brad does a better job selling his qualifications to Terry than she had anticipated and she tells him that she will have to talk to Lucas first and will then let Brad know her final decision. Once Brad leaves, Amy spots him and starts yelling for security. She is convinced that Brad was trying to steal files from Terry’s office. Terry arrives and calms Amy and tells her that the hiring of hospital personnel is her job, and Amy’s feelings about a particular candidate will be irrelevant when she makes her decision.
Selina’s associate Li arrives and instructs Britt that she needs to come with him. Britt tells Brad that this is the night she is scheduled to meet with Selina. She assures Brad she will be fine.
Britt meets Selina at The Grill. She’s bought out the entire restaurant so they can speak privately. Britt thinks this is a bit much for a friendly dinner. “We are not friends,” Selina reminds her. Britt tells her that Brad really wants to start a new life at the hospital. Selina doesn’t think much of him doing menial labor rather than working for her. She knows Brad listens to Britt so she blackmails her, telling her she knows that Britt and Faison were working on in 2016. She’s sure it’s something the WSB would be happy to hear about. Britt accuses her of bluffing but Selina says she has proof. In exchange for her silence, Selina says Britt must get Brad to submit to her will.
Esme gloats to Spencer about getting between his father and Ava. He’s more concerned about her taking the pregnancy test. She tries delaying and worries Sonny could come after her again if she’s not pregnant. If it’s negative, she will be all alone. Spencer promises that she can stay at Wyndemere no matter what the test says. After she goes in and out of the bathroom, he insists they wait for the results together. Once the clock runs down, they check the results.
Sally and Chelsea had a civil conversation. Rey was pleased when he overheard Chelsea say she wasn’t interested in Adam and Sally’s personal life. Adam and Chelsea couldn’t take Connor to a hockey game, because they both had work obligations. Chelsea was delighted when Rey offered to take the boy. Victoria told Ashland that Adam was interim CEO. Ashland told Adam that he was just the babysitter, not the real CEO. Adam got a rise out of Ashland by mentioning Harrison. Adam told Sally that he thought Ashland was scared. Adam sensed Victoria was up to something. Adam and Sally plotted for him to take over Newman Locke for good. He told her that if his promotion was made permanent, he’d make her the head of Newman Media. Nate struggled with the Ashland situation. Billy surmised that Nate was the one who provided evidence that Ashland faked his cancer. Nick let Billy know Victoria and Ashland were leaving the country. Billy tried in vain to talk Victoria out of going. Victoria promised that when this was all over, Ashland would be out of the kids’ lives. Victoria made Ashland believe she trusted him. Nate was still bothered by his conversation with Ashland when he got home. Elena, Nate, Devon and Amanda celebrated Elena and Nate’s new home and all of their success at their jobs. Elena would miss Nate being a doctor, but she was happy he’d be working with his family.
Nate was at Crimson Lights replaying the conversation where he told Ashland to be honest with Victoria. Billy approached Nate and asked what brought on his bad mood. Nate mentioned his run in with Ashland. Billy asked if Nate was the one who showed the evidence about Ashland’s lie. Nate was hesitant to go into detail. Billy didn’t want Nate to say anything that would compromise himself. Billy said Victoria told him enough, and he was sickened. Nate said he lost a lot of sleep thinking about how devastated Victoria must be. He said he hadn’t had the heart to see Victoria yet. Billy hoped Victoria didn’t let Ashland in again. Billy received a text from Nick and read it aloud – Ashland and Victoria were headed to Tuscany. Nate was surprised by this news. Billy went off to talk to Victoria.
Ashland went to Victoria’s office and told her that the bags were packed. Victoria said she was convinced that once they were away from Genoa City, her family and the distractions, they could figure out who was framing him. Victoria revealed that Victor put Adam in charge of the day to day while she and Ashland were away. Ashland was annoyed. He thought this was the first move in a power-play on Victor’s part. Victoria thought they could use this to their advantage. She didn’t think it mattered if Victor and Adam thought they were winning, since she and Ashland were still the ones making the most meaningful decisions.
Billy entered Victoria’s office and insisted on talking to her now. He said he knew they were leaving town. Ashland asked how, and Billy said Nick told him. Billy was met with resistance, so he said there was an emergency involving the kids. Ashland stated that he was concerned too and told Billy to talk. Victoria sent Ashland out. A skeptical Victoria asked what was wrong with the kids. He admitted they were fine. She thought it was low to lie about their kids to get her alone. He said he didn’t lie – this was about the kids and the fact that she didn’t seem to care that Ashland lied about being sick to get control of the company. He was concerned about her leaving town with Ashland. He needed to know she wasn’t going to forgive Ashland. “Or what you’re gonna try to take the kids away from me?,” she asked. She noted that he didn’t even know her plan. He said he was her friend, the one she confided in about Ashland. He needed to know she wasn’t going to let Ashland convince her to give him another chance. He was worried. She told him she could handle herself. She told him not to dare suggest she’d put the kids in jeopardy. He wasn’t worried about her actions, but Ashland’s.
Adam told Sally he was going to be interim CEO. Sally thought that was a huge vote of confidence from Victor. Adam had no illusions where Victor was concerned, but he’d take this temporary promotion. Sally asked where this left her. He said they were a team, so he’d need her to step up here big time. She promised he could count on her. She asked how Victoria took it. He said Victoria didn’t like it, but she accepted it, not that Victor gave her a choice. Sally said this would give Victoria time to figure out how to deal with the scum she was married to. Adam couldn’t figure out what Victoria’s game was. Sally though it was a waste of time to try and crawl into Victoria’s head. Sally wanted to help Adam strategize so he could prove he was the best CEO. She was going to go get them some food. Chelsea called and said she got Blackhawks tickets for Connor, but she had to go to NY on business, so she hoped Adam could take him. Adam couldn’t go either because he just got a promotion of sorts and he couldn’t leave town. Chelsea felt bad because Connor would be disappointed.
Sally went to Society and ran into Chelsea. They were civil and commented on the way that they’d buried the hatchet. Chelsea said they weren’t in each other’s orbit anymore. Sally thought they were still in each other’s orbit because of Adam. Sally heard the conversation about the Blackhawks tickets, and she was sorry it didn’t work out. Chelsea said Sally sounded sincere. Sally had nothing against Connor or Chelsea. She assumed Chelsea must be really busy at work choosing a business trip over a mother-son bonding experience. Chelsea noted that it sounded like Adam had to make that same decision. Sally said that things were very busy at work. Chelsea thought that sounded tedious, and she was glad to be away from the family drama. Sally was having a blast – she loved working with Adam. Chelsea wished Sally and Adam the best and hoped Adam found what he was looking for.
Sally thought it was too bad they couldn’t have made peace sooner, so they could’ve saved Newman Fashion. Chelsea didn’t think the three of them would’ve been able to work for Adam and expect it to go smoothly. Sally saw the point. Chelsea thought everyone ended up where they were supposed to. Sally asked if this civility extended to their personal lives. Chelsea didn’t know what was going on with Sally and Adam, and she wasn’t interested in knowing, but she said whatever it was, she’d deal with it.
Rey walked up and greeted Chelsea and Sally. Sally left. Rey overheard what Chelsea said about Adam, and he commended her for cutting the cord. Rey had never seen Chelsea happy before this. Chelsea said that Sally tried to goad her about Adam, but the truth was Sally and Adam being together didn’t bother her. Chelsea thought Rey’s pep talks helped her turn the corner. He saw how hard she’d worked to turn around her life. He said she was even happier now than she was earlier today when she was worried about Connor’s attitude. She told him about the Blackhawks ticket dilemma. Rey offered to take Connor. His schedule changed, so he didn’t have to work anymore. She said he was a lifesaver, but he said she’d be doing him a favor if she let him go to the game with Connor.
Ashland went to Adam’s office and said they had to get some things straight. Adam asked if Ashland reconsidered the offer – Adam wouldn’t publish the story about Ashland’s fake cancer if Ashland left town for good. Ashland said he and his beautiful wife were going to Tuscany. He knew Adam was already aware, because his daddy appointed him pretend CEO. Ashland said that Adam wasn’t going to post any stories about him. Adam smiled and asked why. “Ironically by putting you in charge Victor has neutralized that particular threat. Publishing anything about how I somehow hoodwinked the entire Newman family into appointing me co CEO would reflect very badly on the interim boss – that’s you,” Ashland said. Ashland predicted that if Adam published the story, the press would hound him for details, and he’d buckle under the pressure and the company would suffer, and it would all get worse once Ashland revealed the story was based on a lie. Adam said he’d make his own judgment calls, just as his father empowered him to.
Ashland said Adam was babysitting the home office until Ashland and Victoria got back, not running the empire. Adam sensed Ashland was worried about something. Adam said it blew his mind that Victoria still trusted Ashland despite all the evidence. Ashland suggested Victoria wasn’t as easily duped as the rest of the Newmans. Adam marveled at Ashland for still pretending he was framed. Adam admired Ashland as much as he despised him. Ashland didn’t care about Adam or Victor’s opinion – Victoria’s opinion was the only one that mattered to him. Ashland headed toward the door. Adam asked what about Harrison’s opinion – one day he’d be old enough to understand what his father did. Ashland turned and glared at Adam and called him an SOB. Ashland told Adam not to get too comfortable in this job, then he left. Adam cheerfully called after Ashland to have a safe flight.
Sally went back to work, and Adam told her about his talk with Ashland. Adam said that Ashland seemed off and unnerved. Adam thought it was a weak move on Ashland’s part to come and try to intimidate him. Adam wondered if Victor had put him in charge in order to throw Ashland off his game. Adam knew Victoria was up to something too. He hoped she was playing Locke the same way he played her. Adam was glad Victoria was leaving town. It would give him a chance to show Victor that he was better at running Newman Locke than his gullible sister ever would be.
Sally found Adam’s steely determination unbelievably hot. She said it might make it hard for her to focus on work. She asked what would happen to her if he was successful at becoming the permanent CEO. He implied that she would become the CEO of Newman Media. They kissed.
Billy didn’t think it was safe for Victoria to leave town with Ashland. She told him not to be melodramatic. He reminded her that she was the one who pondered whether Ashland was capable of harming her. Billy said that if Ashland wanted Newman, Victoria was simply something standing in the way. Victoria didn’t think Ashland would physically harm her. Billy didn’t trust Ashland. Victoria said that her father’s men would be secretly shadowing her while she was away – not that she asked for that, but Victor was doing it anyway. Billy wanted to know why Victoria was going to Italy. Victoria said she confided in Billy because she knew he was the one person who truly knew her. She had a plan, and when she was through, the kids wouldn’t be exposed to Ashland anymore. He asked her to promise she’d be careful, then he left.
Ashland returned and asked if the kids were okay. Victoria said that Billy just used the kids as a cheap trick to talk to her alone. She said Billy warned her that Ashland probably planned to do her harm and take over Newman Locke. Ashland was furious Billy put those ideas in Victoria’s head. Victoria assured Ashland that she knew he’d never harm her. He said this smear campaign had to stop. She stated that her family was desperate, that’s why they involved Billy. Ashland could handle her family thinking badly of him, and he could even handle the public humiliation, but he couldn’t handle her thinking he’d harm her. She took his hands and asked him to tell her again that he’d never do anything so deceitful and ugly to her. He said he loved her too much to hurt her in any way. The most painful part of this for him was to think she’d doubted that even for a moment. She hugged him, but when she was looking over his shoulder, her brow furrowed.
Elena was settling into her new home – the penthouse with Nate. After she put the finishing touches on the décor, she wondered where he was. Devon and Amanda dropped by with wine and a gift. Elena invited them to stay, but they saw the flowers and Elena’s outfit and felt like they were intruding on a date. Elena said Nate wasn’t there and invited them to stay. She was sure Nate would be happy to see them. Nate returned all out of sorts and without the food. He guessed he left it in the car. He explained that he had a run in with Ashland Locke. He smiled and said that there was no better way to forget it than to toast with Elena, Devon and Amanda.
Nate said there was so much to celebrate, so how could they choose? Devon though they should celebrate Amanda going back to the corporate world. Amanda suggested toating to Devon and Lily’s merger. Nate suggested toasting to Elena, a rising star at Memorial, and to the next chapter in the amazing penthouse. In Elena’s opinion, they should toast to Nate’s huge career change. Devon asked how Elena felt about Nate leaving medicine. Elena admitted it took some getting used to. She’ only known him as Doctor – he cared about his patients deeply, some would say too much. She added that she and Nate met in the medical world, and she enjoyed working with him. He said that the hours were better, giving him more time to lavish on the woman he loved. The biggest reason Elena supported the decision was Nate would be working with his family. Amanda said they were all so blessed. Devon toasted to all their new beginnings.
Abigail goes to Anna’s bedroom with flowers from Tony. Anna complains about Tony sending her flowers while devoting all of his attention to “Renee DuMonde”
Tony sits at the Kiriakis Mansion, figuring that roses won’t be enough for Anna so he wonders what else to do. Tony begins to text Anna but Maggie comes in looking for Sarah and says she’s worried because she can’t find her anywhere.
Sarah goes to Xander’s hotel room and tells him that they need to talk.
Allie asks what is happening to Johnny as she wants to help him and she loves him. Johnny yells at her to leave him alone. Allie wants to take him to the hospital but Johnny transforms in to the Devil and screams at Allie to leave him alone. Allie can’t believe it as she sees Johnny possessed by the Devil. The Devil laughs at Allie looking scared and says his yellow eyes are just the beginning of what he can do. Allie tells him to leave her brother alone. The Devil says he can show her his powers by moving things with his mind. Allie questions when this happened and if it was during Belle’s exorcism. The Devil then reveals that Belle was never possessed, it was just him framing her to take the fall for his sins. Allie argues that Belle was choking Marlena. The Devil admits he took a short trip in to Belle’s body but other than that he’s been in Johnny since Christmas. Allie realizes now everything that Johnny did makes sense. The Devil confirms it was all him and says he loves his work. Allie argues that he had them all fooled. Allie asks why he’s revealing himself to her now. The Devil admits he wasn’t planning on it but Allie did this because all that talk about her special connection with Johnny made him fight from within, but that ends now.
Anna tells Abigail that she knows it sounds terrible but there are days that she wishes Tony was back in the urn so she could hold him close. Abigail gets a call from Chad and steps out to answer. Abigail asks if he was able to talk to Dr. Rolf. Chad confirms that he was, so Abigail hopes he has good news.
Roman tells Maggie that Sarah couldn’t have gone too far and suggests they split up to search the house.
Xander tells Sarah to stop calling him Alex because his name is Xander. Sarah asks him to sign their divorce papers so she can be with the man that she loves. Xander responds that the problem with that is that he’s the man she loves. Sarah argues with him but Xander says she is speaking of someone else named Alex Marshall because that’s not him, he’s Xander Cook. Xander adds that what they had was very real and she was the best thing to ever happen to him and the love of his life. Gwen then walks in and asks what’s going on here. Sarah greets Gwen, so Xander questions Sarah recognizing her.
Maggie and Tony have no luck finding Sarah but Tony finds a note on her bed, saying that she did not sleep and just laid awake with dreams of holding him. Maggie asks if there are any clues as to where she went. Tony continues reading that Sarah wrote that she had gone to seek a divorce from who stands between them. Maggie and Tony assume that means Sarah went to go confront Anna, so Tony decides to get to the DiMera Mansion.
Anna complains that she waited years for Tony to come back to her and now this. Chad hears that over the phone and asks what’s going on with her. Anna continues that a lunatic claims Tony’s heart and he’s going along with it. Abigail asks Chad about Dr. Rolf. Chad says it wasn’t easy but he was able to convince them to allow Rolf in to the infirmary. Abigail tells Chad that it’s hard to hear him over Anna, who continues complaining about Tony. Abigail asks Chad how he got Dr. Rolf to agree. Chad says he reminded him of how he was loyal to Stefano. Abigail asks if he got the antidote. Chad confirms that he did and he’s at the hospital now, making sure the serum is safe to administer. Abigail tells Chad that she will let him go. Chad wishes her luck with Anna as they hang up. Abigail then informs Anna that Chad got an antidote to the drug that Sarah was injected with. Anna asks why she didn’t say so. Abigail says she just did. Anna declares that this means Renee DuMonde will be dead and buried again and she will get her husband back.
Allie says she won’t let the Devil hurt her brother. The Devil says she won’t have any connection with Johnny when he’s dead. Allie grabs him and tries to get through to Johnny by talking about their love. The Devil tells her to let go. Allie talks about when Johnny stood up for her when they were kids. Johnny’s voice inside talks about remembering. Allie says nobody messes with them when they are together. Johnny’s voice urges her to keep going but the Devil screams that this won’t work and tells Allie to stop talking to Johnny. Allie encourages Johnny to keep fighting so they can send the Devil straight back to Hell.
Shawn joins Belle at the Bistro. They talk about Shawn’s day at work. Shawn is glad Rafe is back to being police commissioner. Belle asks if he had any luck proving Ava set Rafe up. Shawn says not yet but he’s working on it. Belle talks about working to prove EJ was set up and finding the proof shouldn’t be hard considering she’s the one who did it.
Tony tells Maggie that he doesn’t think Sarah would hurt Anna but Renee might so he doesn’t want to take any chances. Anna then arrives at the Kiriakis Mansion. Tony says he was just about to come looking for her because Renee left a note. Anna says she doesn’t care because this charade is about to come to an end. Maggie asks what she means. Anna explains that Chad convinced Dr. Rolf to cook up an antidote to Sarah’s condition. Maggie calls that wonderful and asks where Chad is now. Anna responds that he’s at the hospital getting it tested. Anna suggests wrapping “Renee” up and dragging her to the hospital so they can get back to reality. Tony explains that they thought Sarah was with her, but since she’s not, they have no idea where she is.
Sarah tells Xander that she recognizes Gwen as his lover. Xander asks how she knows Gwen. Sarah says everyone knows they are in cahoots and refers to Gwen as “Ms. Davies”. Gwen corrects her but Sarah argues that she is the attorney Gwen Davies and accuses her of working with Xander. Sarah tells her to look at the divorce papers and convince Xander to sign them so they can be out of each others’ lives for good.
Abigail walks in to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and finds Allie with her back turned and Johnny is now gone. Abigail calls out to her and questions her not hearing her. Allie says she scared her and claims she was on her phone. Abigail asks what she’s doing here. Allie claims that she was looking for Johnny but didn’t find him so she guesses he’s not here and doesn’t know where he is.
Anna questions how it’s possible that they lost Sarah. Tony argues that she’s a grown woman that comes and goes as she pleases. Anna asks if they are supposed to call the cops. Maggie gets a call from Xander, who reveals that Sarah is with him at the Salem Inn. Maggie says she may have some good news. Sarah asks Gwen to convince Xander to accept reality as there is nothing between them and he needs to move on. Gwen responds that as much as she would love for him to accept that, she doesn’t think he’s ready to let her go yet. Maggie informs Xander that Chad has the antidote from Dr. Rolf at the hospital. Xander calls that the best news ever. Maggie asks Xander to keep Sarah there until they get there. Xander says it’s unlikely that he can keep her with him but he might know a way to send her back to them. Xander hangs up and tells Sarah that he’s ready to sign and has decided to accept reality. Sarah asks what made him change his mind. Xander responds that it’s time for him to say goodbye to “Renee DuMonde”. Xander signs the divorce papers and tells her to take it to Tony. Sarah calls “Alex” a miserable bastard but says she’s grateful that he just gave her life back. Sarah then exits. Gwen asks what this means. Xander reveals that Dr. Rolf agreed to make an antidote for the drug. Gwen realizes that means Sarah might be back. Xander gets dressed and tells Gwen that he knows it must have been awkward for her to walk in on he and Sarah. Gwen says awkward isn’t the right word since he was in just a towel while holding Sarah’s hand. Gwen admits seeing him with Sarah makes her terribly jealous. Gwen questions him having no response to that. Gwen feels sorry that Sarah is the real love of his life. Xander tells her that they have a past, but his is more complicated because the woman he thought he was going to marry got kidnapped and he thought she didn’t love him anymore but that wasn’t true. Xander asks her to try and see it from his perspective. Gwen cries that Xander never has and will never feel as passionately as he did and still does about Sarah. Gwen complains about Xander not saying anything. Xander tells her that he loves her and she’s so important to him as he hates that this situation is causing her so much pain. Gwen asks him what’s next since Chad is guilting Dr. Rolf in to helping Sarah. Gwen asks if Sarah will really go along with it because it seems “Renee DuMonde” will never want to take an antidote. Xander declares that it’s up to Tony and Maggie to convince her to go to the hospital and he’s decided that he needs to be there as well. Gwen feels she’s been selfish in her own pity and hasn’t acknowledged that this is very difficult for him. Gwen says she does understand that he is loyal to Sarah. Xander says that means a lot and hugs her. Gwen says he is everything to her and she knows that makes her sound clingy and needy. Xander feels very lucky that she clings to him and needs him because he feels the same towards her. Gwen then asks Xander to promise to let Sarah go if the antidote doesn’t work and marry her.
Maggie asks Tony and Anna how they will convince Sarah to take the antidote. Anna suggests not giving her a choice but Maggie says they can’t force her. Anna argues that it’s for her own good. Sarah walks in and questions what Anna is doing here. Tony says Anna just came to visit and help them out. Sarah says it better be a brief visit. Sarah then announces that “Alex” agreed to the divorce papers so she’s a free woman. Tony says that’s a coincidence because Anna also signed their divorce papers, which Anna questions.
Xander acknowledges that he’s asked Gwen to put up with a lot of uncertainty and hates himself for putting her through this. Gwen says none of this is his fault. Gwen questions Xander not loving her with all of his heart because part of his heart still belongs to Sarah. Xander admits part of his heart is aching because a woman he once loved was cruelly robbed of months of her life. Gwen says she was also robbed of him which is terribly sad. Xander goes back to her request. Gwen points out he hasn’t answered. Xander says he loves Gwen very much but he thinks of her as his best friend, who got him through a dreadful time in his life and he’s grateful for her letting him figuring all this out. Xander then tells Gwen that if the antidote fails and Sarah is not herself again, then he will let her go and he and Gwen will be married. Gwen cries that she’d be so lost without him and kisses him.
Sarah asks if it’s true that Tony is divorcing Anna. Tony claims it is so Sarah exclaims that they are free to be married. Tony suggests doing it today. Sarah says yes and asks how it will work or if they should go to the city hall with Maggie as their witness. Tony brings up that Marlena is an ordained minister to marry them. Tony adds that they need to get a blood test to obtain the marriage license. Maggie says they can get that at the hospital so she will call them. Sarah then excitedly leaves with Tony.
Abigail tells Allie that it doesn’t seem like anybody else here since Chad is at the hospital, Anna just left, and Tony is at the Kiriakis Mansion. Abigail mentions seeing Johnny’s car and asks if Allie is sure she’s alright as she seems a little off. Allie says she’s just upset as she and Johnny haven’t been getting along since Christmas, so she was hoping to come work things out. Abigail asks if she wants to talk about it. Allie says there isn’t much to say, she just hoped they could have it out. Allie jokes that when they go at it, there’s always a chance one of them ends up dead on the floor. Abigail hopes it doesn’t get to that point as Allie, now possessed by the Devil, then looks over at Johnny knocked out behind the couch.
Tony brings Sarah to the hospital and says the nurse should be in soon. Sarah says as soon as they get their blood test results, they can move on with their wedding. She talks about how difficult it has been to come back to Salem and having everyone treating her like something is wrong with her. Sarah remarks that she finally feels like herself and safe here with Tony. Tony is glad and says he just wants her to be happy. Sarah calls Tony the most kind and loving man as she thanks him for standing by her side and now making her dreams come true.
Anna, Maggie, and Xander wait at the hospital as Chad then arrives with the antidote. Chad says Dr. Rolf said it should work relatively quickly so before long, Sarah should be herself again. Anna wants to go give it to her. Maggie asks if the lab said it’s safe. Chad confirms they ran tests and their unofficial opinion is that it is safe. Maggie questions it being unofficial. Chad explains that they would have to run through proper safety trials before testing it on humans which could take months or years. Chad adds that they know Dr. Rolf’s work goes beyond regular science and he swore on Stefano’s grave that it would work. Maggie worries about Rolf being a mad man. Chad points out that Dr. Rolf was loyal to Stefano. Anna and Xander encourage that Maggie has to do this for Sarah. Chad declares that Sarah is Maggie’s daughter, so she is the only one who can make this happen.
Belle still doesn’t understand why the Devil went after EJ. Shawn jokes that he always thought the DiMeras were in league with Satan. Belle feels Satan’s only goal is to cause chaos and pain by ripping apart all of Salem’s happy couples like Sami and EJ, Paulina and Abe, Gabi and Jake, and even their own marriage by turning Jan in to her on Christmas Eve. Belle thinks back to finding Shawn in bed with Jan and says thank God she walked in before he slept with her. Shawn tries to say something but Belle gets a text from the warden that a prisoner wants to speak with her. Belle guesses she should update EJ so she’ll see Shawn at home. Belle then exits while Shawn looks worried.
Abigail talks to Allie about relating to how things can get between siblings. Allie says she and Johnny will always be connected. Abigail offers to go try and find Johnny so she exits. Devil Allie then stands over Johnny and says it was fun while it lasted but she has a new evil twin now. Allie’s eyes turn yellow as the Devil wonders what to do with Johnny. Abigail comes back in the room and finds Allie is gone and the side door is left open with the wind blowing. Abigail goes and closes the door. Chad comes home and comments that it’s freezing in here. Abigail responds that Allie was here but seems to have left. Abigail guesses Allie gave up on finding Johnny. Abigail asks about Dr. Rolf and the antidote. Chad declares that it’s up to Maggie whether she uses it on Sarah or not and he has no idea what she’s going to do.
Anna questions Maggie seriously considering waiting. Xander adds that Chad said the lab said the antidote is safe. Maggie argues that they also said it should be put through proper testing. Anna points out they could take years. Maggie cries that she wants her daughter back more than anything but she doesn’t want to risk her health and well-being for selfish reasons, so they have to be sure that the antidote won’t hurt her.
Sarah holds Tony’s hand and wonders what is taking the nurse so long. Tony encourages her to be patient because they have the rest of their lives.
Gwen goes to the bistro and declares that after everything she and Xander have been through, she can’t lose him to Sarah.
Xander asks Maggie if they should call the nurse to administer the antidote. Sarah comes out looking for the nurse with Tony following her to try to stop her. Sarah comes across Anne, Maggie, and Xander, questioning what they are doing here. Sarah guesses that Anna is trying to stop their wedding but she needs to admit that she lost. Sarah declares that she and Tony are in love and getting married as soon as they find someone in the hospital to stick her with a needle. Anna decides she should do it. Anna then grabs the antidote from Maggie and injects Sarah.
Belle goes to the prison and meets Jan Spears, who thanks her for coming. Belle says if she knew the prisoner that wanted to see her was Jan, she would not have come. Belle says they have nothing to talk about. Jan stops her and stands up, revealing that she is pregnant.
The devil admitted to Allie that he was in Johnny’s baby. He confessed to everything he did. She said it explained everything. She said it explained the way he treated Chanel and broke up her relationship. Sarah went to see Xander. She told him she wanted to get a divorce. He said he was the man she loved. She told him she wanted to end things with him. He said she was the love of his life. Gwen walked in while he was talking. Chad told Abby that he got the serum from Rolf. Anna ranted to Abby about Tony not telling Sarah the truth. Abby told Anna that Chad had the serum from Rolf. Anna was happy. Allie told the devil that she wouldn’t let him hurt Johnny. She tried to get Johnny out of the devil. Johnny was able to hear her. She told him to fight so they could get rid of the devil. Anna went to the Kirakis mansion and told Tony and Maggie that Chad got the serum so she could back to herself. Tony told Anna that Sarah was gone. Xander wanted to know how Sarah knew Gwen. Sarah said she knew her as Gwen Davies and was working with Alex. Gwen said she was Xander’s fiancée. Sarah wanted Gwen to convince Alex to get a divorce. Abby saw Allie at the DiMera mansion. Allie had the devil in her.
Abby wanted to know why Allie was at the mansion. Allie said she was looking for her brother. Maggie called Xander to find out if he saw Sarah. He said he did. She wanted him to convince Sarah to come home. He said he didn’t think she would listen to him. He had an idea that would get her to come home. When he got off the phone, he signed the divorce papers. Xander and Gwen talked about her seeing him with Sarah. She said he felt sorry for her. He said he didn’t. She said he should feel sorry. She said Sarah was the love of his life. He said things were complicated. He said he thought the woman he loved didn’t love him anymore. He wanted her to put herself in his shoes. She said he didn’t love her the way he loved Sarah. Sarah told Tony that Alex signed the divorce papers. Tony said Anna signed the divorce papers too. Anna was shocked that he said that. Gwen wanted to know what Xander would do if the serum didn’t work. She asked if he would let go of Sarah. He said it wasn’t a fair question. He wanted her to bear with him. He said he loved her and she was his best friend. He said he would let go of Sarah and marry her. Tony told Sarah they could get married today. Sarah was excited. She wanted Maggie to marry them. He said Marlena could do it. He suggested getting a blood test. Abby told Allie that it didn’t appear as if Johnny was there. Allie told her that she was fighting with Johnny and they would work things out. Maggie, Anna and Xander went to the hospital. Chad told them about the serum. He said it could take years for it to work.
Gabi was surprised to find Jake packing up his things. She couldn’t believe he was leaving like that. She apologized for hurting him. She blamed it on the devil. He was upset about how she handled everything. He said the situation meant all he’ll ever be to her was a carbon copy of Stefan. She denied it, but he told her they were done. He told her they couldn’t fix it. Ava overheard Nicole leaving a romantic message for Rafe. They ended up arguing until Ava slapped her. Nicole slapped her back. Jake saw them and broke them up. They went back to arguing until Nicole walked off. Ava told Jake about what happened with Nicole and Rafe. He apologized to her and told her about his breakup with Gabi. He wanted to take her to the pub to get some ice for her face. They wanted to swap stories about breaking up.
Nicole met with Rafe and told him what happened with Ava. He wanted her to call him the next time that happened. She said she called him. He apologized but he was working on Eli’s case. Later, TR tried to make it look like the drug dealer shot Eli. Rafe told him the reasons why the case didn’t sit well with him. Paulina wanted to know if he thought someone else shot Eli. He said something didn’t feel right with him. He said he talked to Beth, but she didn’t give him any insight as to why Eli was at the park. TR got upset while Rafe left. TR met with Beth at his hotel room. He wanted to make sure that she kept her mouth shut. She told him that Johnny was asking her a lot of questions about why she was casted as Celeste. She assured him that she didn’t tell him anything about him. He hoped she was telling the truth and that Paulina believed he’s changed. He said that he would call off the movie if Paulina thought he didn’t change. Beth realized that he wanted to be with Paulina because he wanted her money.
Abe found Lani praying at Eli’s side. She didn’t know what she would do without him. He told her not to lose hope. She thought it could go on for a long time. She didn’t know what she would do for childcare while she was with him. She considered hiring a nanny, but Abe assures her that the family would be there for her. She knew taking care of twins would be a handful. Abe thought Paulina could use help with them. Paulina was watching the twins when TR showed up. He thought she might have needed help. She didn’t want his help at first. He enjoyed being around his grandchildren. He wanted to prove to her that he could be trusted. Abe knocked on the door. TR answered the door. Abe wanted to see Paulina. TR read his emails while they talked. Abe warned Paulina that having TR there was a mistake. They went back and forth about it when TR stopped them. Abe told him about his issues with him. TR assured him that Paulina didn’t have anything to worry about from him. She assured Abe that she would be fine and said he could go. Abe stared TR down once more before he left.
TR thought Abe was jealous of him. Paulina knew that Abe didn’t trust her so they didn’t have a future. TR told her that he wanted to prove to her that he changed. He wanted to be in her life. He was willing to do whatever it took to be in her life. She said that sounded good, but she didn’t know if she believed him. He hoped she would see that he’s changed. Beth was at the station with Rafe. She wanted to sign her statement, but he wanted to go over a few things first. He wanted to make sure the things she said about TR were right. She said they were right and she signed the statement. Later, Rafe went to the hospital to check on Eli and Lani. He assured her that he would find out who shot Eli. He believed there was more to the story. They talked about why Eli was in the park. They talked about the shooting and how the guy overdosed right after it happened. They realized that Eli was the only one who knew what happened. Rafe left to find out about the dealer. Rafe went to see Paulina. He met TR and told them that he was reinstated as Police Commissioner. TR listened while he was talking to Paulina. Rafe told her the drug dealer only sold drugs. He said he never took them. He wondered how he died from a drug overdose. Nicole ran into Abe. They talked about TR being in town. She knew Abe was uncomfortable seeing TR with his grandchildren. They talked about TR’s girlfriend saying that he never used drugs or hit her. Abe said he didn’t trust him. She mentioned how her father was abusive and said he changed. She knew that he never did. Abe told her that he couldn’t talk about his concerns because he wasn’t with Paulina anymore.
Orpheus told EJ that Clyde didn’t trust him. EJ sarcastically said he was shocked. Orpheus said he doesn’t trust people. EJ asked if he was his enforcer. Orpheus said he could use Clyde’s help on the outside. He said he was going to watch EJ. EJ got smart with him. Orpheus threatened him. Clyde wanted to stay with Ciara and Ben. She didn’t want him to stay with them. Ben said Clyde would go back to prison. Ben wanted to give him a chance. Craig was upset with Chloe for not giving Leo a chance. Chad told Leo that he hasn’t been able to get him out of his head since Phoenix. Leo was shocked when he told him. Chad said all of the attention he gave him. The way he looked at him like he wanted him. Leo asked if he was an ego boost he could throw in Abby’s face if she turned him down. Chad said it was more than that. He said when someone is so into you and wants you so much, it almost makes you want them back. Leo said he would have been all over him if he knew that he liked him. Chad asked if he was interested.
Clyde was grateful that Ben and Ciara let him stay with them. Ben told him not to screw up because he would be back at Statesville. EJ told Orpheus that he was Stefano’s son. He thought Orpheus was going to have people kill him. He said he would tow the line. He thought it would be better to listen because he didn’t want to get hurt. Chloe told Craig that she didn’t mean to hurt him. Craig said he knew he hurt her when he came out. He said he needed her support now more than ever. He said he needed her to support him or get out of his life. She was upset with his terms. Leo told Chad that he would want to be with him, but he didn’t want to hurt Craig. Chad said he didn’t want to hurt Abby. Leo said Brady and Chloe were after him. Chad said he didn’t want to come between him and Craig. When Chad was about to leave, Leo stopped him. He said Craig would get hurt if he got caught. Leo asked if he really wanted to do this. Chad said he did. Leo said Craig would be working late. Chad said he would do it. Leo wanted to slip into something more comfortable.
(to Orpheus)
EJ: Clyde doesn’t trust me? I’m shocked I tell you. Shocked.
Orpheus: I’ll also be keeping a close eye on you.
EJ: Oohh. I’m flattered.
Orpheus: That smart mouth of yours will get you killed around here.
Chad: Since Phoenix, I haven’t been able to get you out of my head.
Leo: All this time I’ve been living there rent free and I didn’t know it.
Leo: This is quite the sexual revelation. It’s right up there with the time I saw Chris Evans kiss that dude.
Chad: Chris Evans is gay?
Leo: Sadly no. It’s his brother, but in my head I thought it was still Chris.
(to Chad)
Leo: Chadwick if you had spilled all of this tea sooner, I would have been all over it and you.
(to Chad)
Leo: I noticed your bad acting a mile away.
Interview with Actors Josh Duhamel, Renée Zellweger, Judy Greer, Glenn Fleshler; and producers Liz Cole, Jenny Klein and Chris McCumber of “The Thing About Pam” on NBC by Suzanne 2/11/22
This show is very well done, so I hope you can watch and enjoy it. It’s a sort of docu-drama, where real actors portray real people in their real situations (in this case, murder), but it’s also done with a slight bit of humor. It has a great cast.
I was very happy to be able to speak to Josh Duhamel, who’s one of my favorite actors. It was great to see Renée Zellweger and Judy Greer, too. Of course Renée is not only the star of the show, but she’s the most famous person in the show and in our panel. Greer does one of the voices on “Archer” on FX, so I’m quite familiar with her. She’s done a lot of other acting, as well. Almost everyone in the press asked Renée or the producers a question, so I was glad to be able to ask Josh one. I felt bad for the other actors that were ignored.
“The Thing About Pam” is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. A thorough examination of the scheme was featured on several episodes of “Dateline NBC,” becoming one of the show’s most popular subjects. It also became the subject of a popular 2019 podcast, “The Thing About Pam,” which has been downloaded over 20 million times. “The Thing About Pam” will premiere Tuesday, March 8th, at 10 p.m., and run for six episodes.
Here was my question for Josh: “What can you tell us about your character, Joel?”
He replied, “Gosh, where do I begin?” He told us that he became “pretty good friends” with Joel “throughout this process.” The Joel in the TV show “was just a really fun character to dive into. He’s a defense attorney and has defended the worst of the worst, and I think [he] came into this expecting the same as what’s he done in the past, [which] is defending a guilty man, and [then] he quickly finds out that …Russell didn’t do this.” He enjoyed picking Joel’s brain about how “he evolved throughout the process.” At first Joel was just doing his regular job, but then he realized that his client was not guilty, so he was determined, “like, a dog with a bone” by the end of it. He “really took it personally and really wanted to see justice. And I think that that’s what was really fun for me.” He added, “You know, obviously, it wasn’t as much of a stretch, this character, as it was for Renée or, you know, Glenn, or even Judy, but it was really fun to sort of try to [act out] the frustration that he had to feel throughout this process [because it] was something that was [difficult], but at the same time, he was a really cool dude; never really lost his temper, except for a few times….Me, as Josh, I would have lost it several times, but Joel Schwartz didn’t.” What was interesting for Josh was figuring out how Joel handled that. “And so, he was a really valuable resource for me throughout this whole process, and turns out to be a really great dude.”
Of course, almost everyone wanted to speak with Renée, the star. First, she was asked about her return to TV, since she’s mostly done films. Renée answered that she really liked it. The pace and everything suits her. She said, “I love that it’s quick, and you have to think fast on your feet. Yeah, I enjoyed it a lot. Not so different from making the independent films. You know, you’ve got to make the most of the little bit of time that you have. So, it’s good training, I think, for independent films,” she laughed.
She was next asked to compare the role she played of Judy Garland in he 2019 film with playing Pam, since both were real life people. The reporter figures that she had more leeway to play Pam, since she’s not as famous.
Renée mostly agreed with what was said. There is a lot more material of Judy to use than Pam Hupp. She’s not sure that she has much more freedom to play Pam, since there is some information out there already, and they had to recreate her as best as they could so that people who were familiar with her could recognize her. She admitted, “Yes, of course, I could see that people project their own life experiences in making assumptions about the character of this person, whom they think they know. That felt important. And it’s pretty well established, her looks. So, we did what we could to come as close as we could.”
Renée was also asked how much the prosthetics, costumes and wigs affect her performance and whether those present any special challenges. Renée laughed at that question and said that most of them would agree that using those things benefit an actor as it’s “part of your toolkit that makes it …easier to achieve what it is that you’re trying to, in terms of telling someone else’s story.” Speaking as an actor, she said that “the further you are away from yourself, the safer you feel to explore.” All of the actors went through “pretty remarkable transformations” to represent the real people. She asked Judy if that was “half the fun.” Judy agreed that it does make it easier to act like the person when you “have all that stuff on” and that it is like you’re “hiding” and “don’t feel as vulnerable.” She added, “And the crew is always surprised to see what you really look like when you do show up as yourself.” She laughed.
Josh joked, “Personally, I loved the wig. It made me feel like I had a full head of hair again. Like Judy said, I looked like Tom Hanks in ‘Splash.'” Everyone laughed at that. Judy made a joke at her expense that “Splash” is “such a hip reference. I got my finger on the pulse, you know?” which evoked more laughter.
Renée was asked next what about the character or the writing brought her to the series.
Renée confided that the script hadn’t yet been written when she signed on to the project, but she wanted to be part of the process of creating the show from the materials that were available, such as the podcast and the episodes of “Dateline.” She said that it was “Thrilling to be …alongside to witness that.” She remarked that it was the kind of story that “you couldn’t make up.” She shared with us that she listened to the entire podcast “when I was driving up and down the 5 Freeway, going to take my dog to get his hip replaced up in San Francisco, and I couldn’t believe it.” She called it an “experience of escalating absurdities.” She felt it would make an interesting show and would also allow them to “discuss some really important, current, relevant social issues.” Some people laughed at this as well.
The next reporter asked the producers how they figured out what tone they wanted to use for the series, since it was true crime, and how they cast Renée, and how she had to change her looks to play Pam.
Producer Chris let us know that Renée was the one to call him: “I’ll say this, and I’ll keep it really simple: When a two time Oscar winner calls and says, ‘I’m obsessed with this story, and I want to play Pam, and I want to produce,’ I mean, you say, ‘Yes, yes, yes, and yes.’ And our job, at that point, is to, you know, provide Renée, and the rest of the cast, with all the tools that they need to embody these characters.” He concluded that it was an easy choice, with this cast.
Creator/Producer Jenny also added, “Yes, we’re so lucky to have Renée embodying this totally unique character, and on the show, a lot of the absurdity comes from Pam herself.” She addressed the question about the tone of the show. She described how they had to have a real balance between the tragic story and how it was “so disturbing and unspeakable,” as well as showing the “absurd details that Pam really did or said.” The heart of show, she relayed, was Betsy and her family, and “that grounding emotional center with Russ, or Betsy’s daughter, Mariah. And so, when you’re really feeling their raw pain and frustration, it can actually make Pam’s actions all the more upsetting. So, I’d say it’s a real push and pull between the levity and the drama. It’s like a hybrid.”
Chris praised Jenny’s pitch, where she described the tone of show using examples from “Fargo.” The dark streak of humor comes from Pam’s psyche.
Jenny admitted that she’d never seen someone like Pam on TV before. She’s “completely unfazed when caught in a lie, and changing her story so much. It almost creates like a game for the viewer, where they’re the only ones actually tracking Pam’s lies through her world because they’re the only ones taking in the show as a whole.”
They were also asked why this murder case was different from the others that they wanted to make it into this miniseries.
Jenny let us know that the cooperation between NBC and all of the reporting done by Dateline, along with the other production companies were what infused the horror and other elements into the show. She believes that, “it’s a true-crime story that, in some ways, won’t leave you feeling depressed, but will keep you on the edge of your seat because there’s so many twists and turns.”
Chris asked Liz to chime in on this particular question. Liz revealed that they’ve wanted to make a good script based on one of the “Dateline” stories. This story about Pam Hupp was the only one they considered because it’s so rich and resonates well with “Dateline viewers. She added, “when we first embarked on this, I don’t think I imagined, in my wildest dreams, that we would have Renée Zellweger staring as Pam, and the rest of the incredible cast, and, you know, working with Blumhouse has just been a joy. So, it’s been a wonderful partnership.” Chris agreed with those comments and praised the partnership.
Josh also put in his two cents, saying, “I can’t believe this hasn’t happened earlier” because he’s a long-time “Dateline” fan and remembered thinking that this story would make a great movie or TV show. He stated, “You wouldn’t believe this story if it weren’t true.” To this note, Liz added that they called their second episode “Stranger than Fiction.” She also jokingly said to Josh that they needed to send Josh his own “Dateline” hat. He replied, “Please do. And if you could have Keith Morrison send me a Christmas card every year, that would be great, too.” Liz postulated, “An audio card.” Then, Josh did a fantastic imitation of Keith Morrison, saying, “Merry Christmas, Josh”, so everyone laughed.
The next reporter asked two questions in one, even though we’re not supposed to do that. He or she asked whether any of the real-life family members were involved in creating the show, as well as asked Renée how she prepared to play such an evil person, when she’s not that way at all in real life.
Jenny replied that they took their responsibilities of bringing a real-life story to life seriously. They contacted many of the people involved with Pam Hupp’s case who knew her, and many spoke with them so that they could get the full story. However, she stipulated that they also had to make it a dramatic story for TV, so some of it is fiction. Renée added her answer to what Jenny said. Hearing about the real life Pam, seeing videos, reading books etc. helped prepare her for the role.
Renée was also asked about using prosthetics on the show to look like Pam. This type of process was pretty new to Renée, so she learned quite a bit about it. Apparently the pieces often fall off or turn into something else by the end of the day. She had to learn to act more with her whole body covered in these prosthetics. She had to learn a new skill. At the beginning of shooting, it took “about four hours” by prosthetic makeup designer & creator Arjen Tuiten and his team, but then because of his “genius,” they were able to cut it down to 2 1/2 hours. She found it to be quite “fun creatively.” Then she reflected that it might make her “a crazy person to find that fun, gluing stuff to your head every day, but I did find it fun.” She said that Judy also had some prosthetics, but Judy replied that she just put on a wig. Everyone laughed at that. Josh pointed out that she also had contacts to deal with. This article offers free shipping on qualified products, https://www.fakewatch.is/product-category/richard-mille/rm-53-01/ or buy online and pick up in store today at Medical Department.
Glenn added that he just had to sit there. He couldn’t imagine what Renée had to go through every day, spending hours putting the prosthetics on, and then “show up on set with the spirit that she had and has every day, it’s really remarkable.” He praised her quite a lot.
The next journalist asked about Renée’s accent and how she put on Pam’s attitude. He/she asked if Renée visited a lot of “convenience stores” to get more of a feeling for them (which seemed like kind of an odd question).
Renée said kindly that she loves to take road trips, so convenience stores are not new to her. She had a hard time getting the accent right, saying it was “elusive.” She found that even within the region she lived, Pam had a “peculiar” accent that was uniquely hers. She listened to a lot of recordings of Pam, repeating what she said until she got it right.
Next the producers were asked how they’re able to have the actors portray real-life people (other than Pam) – whether they have to be sensitive to how they are and whether they worry about having them be too comical or whether they get permission.
Jenny replied that they tried as much as possible to stick to the facts, which they had from court transcripts and video coverage (thanks to NBC news). She pointed out that “there’s certainly the law enforcement and prosecution side of the story that is very specific to this town and brings out one of our greater themes, which is about confirmation bias, and what happened to Russ Faria.”
They were also asked about what challenges they faced with creating a fictional story based on a pretty recent true story.
Jenny told us that the goal is to make the viewers feel heartbroken when they should be (about the families involved) and to also “recognize the absurdity” about it.
Chris jumped in to say that they also had the goal to make it a “really great entertaining piece of premium television.” He mentioned that it’s difficult in today’s TV landscape to get people’s attention and to create an event that will make the show break out from the other “millions of hours of shows.”
The producers were also asked about how they went about making this fiction and not just another retelling of the Dateline episodes or a podcast. Jenny praised their “amazing cast” for “bringing these people to life in ways that a podcast, by its nature, simply can’t.” They also “were able to just delve deeper into who Pam is” and really show the emotion of the story to the audience that those other outlets couldn’t do.
When the panel concluded, and the host said that the next panel would be for “Law & Order,” Josh joked, “Can I be on that one, too?” and Jenny replied, “No.” That ended the panel with more laughter. All that laughter is the sign of a great panel, and they also made a great show on top of that. It airs Tuesdays, 10/9c.
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The Thing About Pam
Tuesdays on NBC (10-11 p.m. ET); Series Premiere: March 8
NBC’s “The Thing About Pam” is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.
A thorough examination of the scheme was featured on several episodes of “Dateline NBC,” becoming one of the most popular topics to ever air on the hit franchise. It also became the subject of a popular 2019 podcast, “The Thing About Pam,” which has been downloaded over 20 million times.
The series stars Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Katy Mixon, Glenn Fleshler, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke and Mac Brandt.
“The Thing About Pam” is executive produced by Renée Zellweger, Carmella Casinelli, Jenny Klein (showrunner), Mary-Margaret Kunze, Scott Winant, Jessika Borsiczky, Liz Cole, Noah Oppenheim, Jason Blum, Chris McCumber and Jeremy Gold.
Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Big Picture Co. will produce.
Renée Zellweger
Pam Hupp, “The Thing About Pam”
Renée Zellweger stars as Pam Hupp in the NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam.”
Zellweger most recently starred as the legendary Judy Garland in “Judy,” winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice awards for the film.
She will soon begin production on the feature film “The Back Nine” in the role of a former golfer who set her clubs aside to make way for her husband’s pro career and raise her son, only to then turn pro during the “back nine” of her life. Zellweger serves as an executive producer on both “The Back Nine” and “The Thing About Pam” through her production company, Big Picture Co.
Zellweger is known globally for her starring role as the seminal British everywoman in the film “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” for which she received an Oscar nomination, and the sequels “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” and “Bridget Jones’s Baby.” She also earned an Academy Award nomination as convicted killer Roxie Hart in “Chicago” and won her first Oscar in the category of Best Supporting Actress for Anthony Minghella’s “Cold Mountain.”
After graduating with an English degree from the University of Texas, Zellweger made her feature film debut in Richard Linklater’s seminal coming-of-age film “Dazed and Confused.” Other film roles quickly followed, including “Reality Bites,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” and “My Boyfriend’s Back.” Zellweger soon after won the affection of audiences with her breakthrough role in “Jerry Maguire.”
Additional credits include “One True Thing,” “Nurse Betty,” “Me, Myself & Irene,” “White Oleander,” and “Cinderella Man.” She has also lent her voice to such animated features as “Shark Tale,” “Bee Movie” and “Monsters vs. Aliens” and made her television debut in the Netflix limited series “What/If.”
Josh Duhamel
Joel Schwartz, “The Thing About Pam”
Josh Duhamel plays Joel Schwartz in the NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam.”
Duhamel most recently starred in the Netflix original series “Jupiter’s Legacy,” based on the comic series of the same name. Next up, he co-stars opposite Jennifer Lopez in “Shotgun Wedding,” which is slated for a summer release. Duhamel also recently wrapped the bank heist thriller “Bandit,” alongside Mel Gibson, and the action crime film “Blackout.”
On television, Duhamel is known for his role on the NBC drama “Las Vegas.” Additionally, he lent his voice to Nickelodeon’s Emmy Award-winning animated series “Fanboy & Chum Chum” and starred in several seasons of the long-running ABC soap opera “All My Children,” for which he received three consecutive Daytime Emmy nominations. Other recent TV credits include CBS’ “Battle Creek” and the J.J. Abrams mini-series “11.22.63” on Hulu.
Film credits include “Think Like a Dog,” “The Lost Husband,” “Love, Simon,” “Transformers” and “New Year’s Eve.”
Duhamel made his directorial debut at the 2019 Mammoth Film Festival with “The Buddy Games,” for which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred.
Glenn Fleshler
Russ Faria, “The Thing About Pam”
Glenn Fleshler stars as Russ Faria in the NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam.”
Fleshler recently played Randall in “The Joker,” opposite Joaquin Phoenix, and continues to recur on Showtime’s “Billions.” Previously, he portrayed the terrifying Yellow King on the first season of HBO’s “True Detective.”
Other TV roles include “Barry,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “For Life,” “Watchmen,” Waco,” “The Twilight Zone” and “The Night Of.”
In film, Fleshler has worked with A-list directors that include Barry Levinson, Woody Allen, Kenneth Lonergan, Tom McCarthy, JC Chandor, Todd Phillips and Andrew Jarecki. In the theater, he has worked with directors and playwrights that include Mike Nichols, Tony Kushner, Edward Albee, Tom Stoppard and David Hare.
Fleshler earned an MFA from the NYU Graduate Acting program.
Judy Greer
Leah Askey, “The Thing About Pam”
Judy Greer stars as Leah Askey in the new NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam.”
Greer’s career in both film and television has been extremely prolific, with her appearing in nearly 200 roles to date, including the Blumhouse reboot of “Halloween, directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. She most recently filmed HBO’s limited series “White House Plumbers,” opposite Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, and will be co-starring in “Reboot” from “Modern Family” co-creator Steve Levitan.
Greer’s feature credits include “The Descendants,” “Jurassic World,” Driven,” “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,” and many others.
On the TV side, Greer’s many credits include “Archer,” “Kidding,” “Let’s Go Luna,” “Married,” “Arrested Development,” “Casual,” “Two and a Half Men” and “Masters of Sex.”
Greer made her feature film directorial debut in 2018 with “A Happening of Monumental Proportions.” The film premiered at the Bentonville Film Festival where it won the Audience Spotlight Award. Previously, she directed an AOL original short that documents the practice of Transcendental Meditation and how it has changed the lives of teachers and students who learned the practice from the David Lynch Foundation.
Chris McCumber
Executive Producer, “The Thing About Pam”
Chris McCumber is the President of Blumhouse Television. In his role, he oversees all aspects of the television business for the company, known for pioneering a new model of studio filmmaking: producing high-quality micro-budget films and provocative, award-winning television series.
The multimedia company is one of the most successful independent studios in history with more than $4.8 billion in collective box office receipts from its films and has produced over 150 films and television series.
McCumber oversees a development slate of more than 20 sold projects, with several in production for Netflix, NBC, HBO, Disney+, Peacock and Epix, including the ongoing series “The Horror of Dolores Roach.” Since joining the company a little over one year ago, he has secured rights to develop elusive and highly sought after IP, including Patricia Cornwell’s “Kay Scarpetta” series of books; the WWE’s first dramatic scripted series, “The United States vs. Vince McMahon”; and “Battersea Poltergeist,” based on the wildly popular BBC Radio 4 podcast. He was instrumental in Blumhouse Television and ITV America’s exclusive pact to produce unscripted, large-format television series, developing projects such as “Escape the Maze,” a genre-themed escape and competition format, and “Celebrity Castle,” based on the international hit “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!”
Upcoming is the highly anticipated NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam,” starring two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger; John Lee Hancock’s film “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone,” based on the Stephen King novel for Netflix; “Torn Hearts,” starring Katey Sagal and airing on Epix; and “Worst Roommate Ever,” a docuseries for Netflix.
Before being named President of Blumhouse Television, McCumber held several positions at NBCUniversal over a successful 20-year tenure, most recently as President, Entertainment Networks from 2016-20 overseeing the company’s USA and SYFY cable networks. Prior to that, he held several leadership roles at USA as Senior Vice President, On-Air Promotion and head of marketing before becoming President, USA Network, during which time USA remained the #1 entertainment network on cable for 14 consecutive years – the longest streak in television history – and launched top-rated and award-winning original programming, including “Mr. Robot,” “The Sinner,” “Suits,” “Chrisley Knows Best,” “The Purge,” “Monk” and “Psych.” McCumber also oversaw USA’s long-term relationship with the WWE, including the top-rated marquee programs, “Monday Night Raw” and “NXT.”
Before joining USA, McCumber was creative director for the media and entertainment practice at Lee Hunt Associates and Razorfish, where he led teams focused on brand strategy and creative solutions for linear and broadband entertainment companies. While there, he worked with more than 100 media brands, including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX/News Corp, Disney, HBO, SiriusXM and Turner Networks
McCumber began his career at MTV Networks as associate producer before joining the on-air promotion team that launched Comedy Central. An accomplished commercial film director, he helmed 14 short films for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” titled “Fuzzy Memories by Jack Handy.”
McCumber is a government and law graduate of Lafayette College and currently serves on their Board of Trustees. He was recently named to Variety’s 2021 Dealmakers Impact Report alongside Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum and Blumhouse President Charles Layton.
Liz Cole
Executive Producer, “The Thing About Pam”
Liz Cole is the president of NBC News Studios, a new division of NBC News that produces premium documentaries, docuseries and select scripted programming. She is also the executive producer of “Dateline NBC,” the longest-running series in NBC primetime history.
Since launching NBC News Studios in 2020, Cole has developed and executive produced an array of premium documentaries and docuseries, including “Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11,” which screened at the Toronto Film Festival, and the upcoming “Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets,” which will premiere at SXSW next month.
Serving as executive producer of “Dateline NBC” since 2011, Cole is responsible for the production of all episodes, investigative reports, podcasts and special series. Now in its 30th season, the series airs across NBC, cable and in broadcast syndication, with hundreds of hours available to stream on Peacock’s Dateline 24/7 channel. The newsmagazine, which was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2019, also reaches millions through its #1 podcasts and its showcast.
Cole has won six Emmy Awards. She is also the recipient of two Peabody Awards, three Edward R. Murrow Awards and two Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Awards.
Cole graduated from Vassar College, where she co-founded the campus TV station, VCTV. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Christian Martin, and their two children.
Jenny Klein
Executive Producer, “The Thing About Pam”
Jenny Klein is executive producer and showrunner for NBC and Blumhouse TV’s limited series “The Thing About Pam.”
Klein is currently in a first-look deal with Blumhouse Television and was previously under an overall deal at Amazon Studios, serving as co-executive producer on the upcoming limited series “Daisy Jones & the Six.” Her past work includes Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” and “The Witcher” for Netflix, for which she co-wrote the #1 Billboard rock single “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher.”
THE THING ABOUT PAM — “Red Carpet Event” — Pictured: (l-r) Judy Greer, Glenn Fleshler, Suanne Spoke, Renee Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Mac Brandt at the Maybourne Beverly Hills, February 28, 2022 — (Photo by: Todd Williamson/NBC)
Interview with contestants from “American Song Contest” Round 2 on NBC by Krista 3/28/22
This was a lot of fun. I enjoy music competition series, such as my favorite, “American Idol,” so it was great to interview the contestants on the virtual red carpet right after the second qualifying round! Unfortunately, Cruz Rock of the U.S. Virgin Islands was not available.
If you missed their performances, watch them here. Don’t forget to watch the next round, Monday, April 4th. Contestants include Jewel of Alaska – possibly the most famous of all of the legendary singers participating this season.
Jonah Prill was a very personable, friendly guy. I enjoyed listening to him answer the questions and talk about his song. His song Fire It Up was a great song and the feel of the song accomplished everything he wanted it to accomplish. His country music influences are Marty Robbins meets George Strait. He grew up on the old country and he is proud to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather Dean Evans.
MACY GRAY AND MAINO
Macy Gray is no stranger to the music scene. She has been an iconic singer/songwriter since 1999 with the release of her triple platinum album “On How Life Is.” She has been able to stay fresh and current with her abilities to write songs that relate to people today. She seems like she really enjoys the music scene and getting out there everyday and learning something from what she does and putting it to use in the next performance.
ENISA OF NEW YORK
Enisa from New York is full of energy and just a ball of fire. She wrote the song Greenlight and when it was presented to her to be on this show, she said she had the perfect song for this contest. She had the full performance with the dancing,music, and even the outline of her body with her mic up representing the statue of Liberty. She is a very friendly, outgoing person to talk to.
KING KYOTE OF MAINE
King Kyote is a recording artist from Maine who has toured extensively around the Northeast as well as around the country. He is inspired by all types of music especially the Rolling Stones and Muddy Water. He enjoys getting to share his talent with the fans around the world.
JOCELYN OF NEBRASKA
Jocelyn from Nebraska is a breath of fresh air. She enjoys writing songs that have positive messages and motivate and inspire. She is inspired by many artists such as Martina McBride, Ed Sheeran, and Shawn Mendez. She partners with Boys Town and Hope Squad which are suicide prevention organizations. She believes in these organizations and wants to spread the message of positivity in her music.
COURTSHIP. OF OREGON
Courtship. is from Oregon. Courtship is made up of a friendship between Micah Gordon and Eli Hersch who met at a gig. Their song “Million Dollar Smoothie” is fun and has lots of energy. They were happy to go first because then they could have their performance over and then relax and listen to the other competitors. Their album is due out in 2022.
BRODERICK JONES OF KANSAS
Broderick James is a singer/songwriter from Kansas. He wants to become the biggest artist ever to come from Kansas. He was very nice and well mannered showing an interest in the person asking the question. He put together a whole performance, with music, dancers, and the whole works. He seems very humble and a nice guy all the way around.
JORDAN SMITH OF KENTUCKY
Jordan Smith is a singer/songwriter from Kentucky and he is also no stranger to the music scene. He won the 9th season of The Voice. Since his win on The Voice he has released 4 albums and toured around the world. He is a very talented guy and seems to be a very friendly, humble guy as well. His song Sparrow is inspired by what we have went through these last two years. He wrote it to inspire others and it was also inspired by scripture where it talks about God feeding the sparrows and taking care of them and how much more he will take care of us. His faith inspires his songwriting and he hopes it can help inspire others.
CHLOE FREDERICKS OF NORTH DAKOTA
Chloe Fredericks is from North Dakota and is a singer/songwriter who was inspired by country artists such as Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. She was raised singing with her dad and enjoyed singing songs such as gospel hymns and a lot of Johnny Cash. She has been working on this song since 2020 and she seems like a sweet young lady.
ALMIRA ZAKY OF VIRGINIA
Almira Zaky is from Virginia. Her career as a vocalist began when she was a young age and performed at numerous venues and festivals. She is inspired by artists such as Jojo, and Ariana Grande. She is also very proud of her Indonesian heritage. She hopes to empower young women all around the world with her music and her message.
We were able to interview Cruz Rock, but the recording didn’t come out. He is from the Virgin Islands and is a Latin Caribbean singer, songwriter and producer. He infuses his ethnic heritage into his musical style and his music infuses several different styles including Caribbean, American and Latin.
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American Song Contest
Mondays on NBC (8-10 p.m. ET); Series Premiere: March 21
America’s biggest live entertainment event has arrived! Based on the worldwide phenomenon “Eurovision Song Contest,” organized for 65 years by the European Broadcasting Union and watched by 200 million viewers annually, this amazing musical spectacular combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of watching a beloved singing performance.
In the U.S. version of the international megahit, “American Song Contest” will feature live original musical performances, representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and our nation’s capital, competing to win the country’s vote for the best hit song. The 56 artists span a wide range of performers – from undiscovered talent, up-and-coming new artists, and rising stars to established and legendary icons. An incredible solo artist, duo, group or band will represent each location and perform a new original song, celebrating the depth and variety of different styles and genres across America.
Hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, the eight-week live competition consists of three rounds as the artists compete in a series of Qualifying Rounds, followed by the Semi-Finals and the ultimate Grand Final where one state or territory will emerge victorious.
“American Song Contest” is executive produced by Propagate’s Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens, alongside Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Gregory Lipstone as well as American Song Contest, Inc.’s Anders Lenhoff, Christer Björkman, Peter Settman and Ola Melzig. Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson also serve as executive producers.
The series is produced by Propagate in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, and American Song Contest, Inc.
Over a million people across the country and around the world were initially roped in by Jonah Prill’s cowboy charm and simple way of life with his horses, cowboy charm and Montana lifestyle on TikTok. With his account, Jonah gained a loyal following of over a million people by 2020 to see his journey to country music stardom. From rocking school assemblies in 3rd grade, singing in choirs through europe by highschool, and joining every band in college. It wasn’t long before Prill knew he wanted to release his own music and become a household name in country music. This Casanova’s ability to infuse his country music heritage and down-home upbringing into the lyrics and melodies of his music is what might make him one of the genre’s most intriguing new artists. The grandson of country artist Dean Evans, Prill seems poised to lead a new generation into a new chapter, a chapter filled with pages of an authentic life lived by a simple man from Billings, Montana.
Ohio: Macy Gray
State: Ohio
Singer’s name: Macy Gray
Hometown: Canton, Ohio
Resident: Los Angeles, CA
Macy Gray, the renowned artist, actor and activist from Canton, Ohio, is no stranger to saying what needs to be said and acting on her words. The musical bodies of work she has produced throughout her career are a testament to her exquisite vision and unyielding devotion to her craft. Her sleek, sultry and mature take on R&B draws from decades worth of history. Yet, her ability to still sound forward-thinking and fresh is what reaffirms and reasserts her as a signature rarity in music. Since Macy broke into the music scene in 1999 with the release of her debut triple-platinum album, “On How Life Is,” she has become a powerhouse of R&B and soul, amassed a devoted global fan base and sold more than 25 million total albums globally. A five-time Grammy Award nominee, Gray won for Best Pop Vocal Performance in 2000 for her iconic song “I Try” and has received two BRIT Awards. Macy’s latest album, “The Reset,” will be released later year. The album is primed to create further discussion about what is happening in today’s world and will help redefine what pop music should be while still providing music lovers with good times and a great message. The daughter of a math teacher and a steel factory worker, Gray grew up in a house next to the local farm – a place still near and dear to her heart where she received the encouragement to become the star she is today.
New York: ENISA
State: New York
Singer’s name: ENISA
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Resident: Brooklyn, NY
New York local ENISA has spent her whole life preparing for this journey as a first-generation American born to Albanian parents. Following her graduation from Brooklyn’s esteemed Edward R. Murrow High School, she attended Brooklyn College and continued to develop her unique musical vision. A series of distinctive cover versions exploded across social media, earning her millions of views and critical acclaim from the likes of Complex, XXL, ThisSongIsSick and more. ENISA continued to hone her diverse musical approach, infusing contemporary soul pop with Middle Eastern flourishes inspired by her own Muslim heritage. Track releases like Scridge and Genda’s viral smash “Karma (Remix)” and such solo singles as “Burn This Bridge” and “Wait for Love” showcased a spectacular knack for raw soul and endless attitude, earning her close to 16 million views and more than 3 million global streams.
Maine: King Kyote
State: Maine
Singer’s name: King Kyote
Hometown: York, ME
Resident: Portland, ME
King Kyote is a recording artist who has toured extensively in the Northeast as well as around the country. Harken to a night of whiskey drinking in a cabin among the Maine pines, King echoes the yells of rock ‘n’ roll’s forefathers while having a deeply rooted harmony with roots rock, singer-songwriter and folk genres. He has played at iconic venues throughout Maine and local festivals, as well as shows with many local popular acts such as Ghosts of Paul Revere, Rustic Overtones and The Mallet Brothers Band.
Nebraska: Jocelyn
State: Nebraska
Singer’s name: Jocelyn
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Resident: Omaha, NE
Nebraska native Jocelyn combines her observant outlook on life, love and music to write positive songs that both motivate and inspire. She has toured with Darius Rucker, Hootie and the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies. Jocelyn also had the great privilege to partner with Boys Town National Hotline, a Nebraska nonprofit that is dedicated to providing a safe home for children of all races and religions, and Hope Squad on the Kindness Tour, bringing her positive music and message along with suicide prevention resources to schools across the country. She was featured on “Celebrity Undercover Boss” with Rucker and “Showtime at the Apollo” with Steve Harvey. Jocelyn wants to represent Nebraska to spread the message of Boys Town as well as her love for the state.
Oregon: courtship.
State: Oregon
Band Name: courtship.
Hometown: Portland, OR
Resident: Los Angeles, CA
The best things in life usually happen by accident and the genesis of courtship. is no exception. Micah Gordon and Eli Hirsch were both session musicians in Los Angeles who met at a gig. During their downtime on the first day, they instantly realized they had something special. Micah is a classically trained jazz pianist and was influenced by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Miles Davis. Eli grew up with the likes of Blink-182, Passion Pit and Weezer and together they’re the Larry David of indie pop. The boys spent the last few years on the road touring with artists such as Dayglow, Passion Pit, the Hunna, Weezer, the Wombats, Magic City Hippies and Night Riots all while garnering millions of streams. The duo’s sophomore album is set to release in 2022 and is a testament to everything that courtship. is – authentic, witty and feel-good. To courtship., Oregon is a magical place where they first started playing in bands and exploring music.
Kansas: Broderick Jones
State: Kansas
Singer’s name: Broderick Jones
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Resident: Olathe, KS
Broderick Jones is a singer/songwriter known for his smooth vocals and gravitating stage performances. Broderick raked up over 35 million streams alone with no backing, helping him put a spotlight on the city and move closer towards his dream of becoming the biggest artist ever from Kansas. Broderick is thrilled to represent his state and show America that if he can make it from here, than anyone can.
Kentucky: Jordan Smith
State: Kentucky
Singer’s name: Jordan Smith
Hometown: Harlan, KY
Resident: Corbin, KY
Jordan Smith is a singer/songwriter best known for winning season nine of NBC’s hit reality television series “The Voice.” The Kentucky native holds the record as the highest-selling artist in “The Voice” history, dethroning Adele’s “Hello” at #1 on the iTunes charts three times during his run on the show and becoming the first artist ever to replace himself at #1 on the Christian Billboard chart. Jordan has since released four albums and toured extensively around the world, sharing the stage with artists such as Patti LaBelle, Jordin Sparks and Lionel Richie. He also wrote the song “Ashes,” performed by Celine Dion for the movie “Deadpool 2.” Being a Kentuckian is something Jordan has always been proud of and representing the state is an honor.
Chloe Fredericks grew up listening to some of country music’s great artists, including Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris, and often receives comparisons to powerhouse singer-songwriters Adele and Amy Winehouse. Her mom would always call Chloe her “little singing birdy” and some of Chloe’s fondest memories are singing alongside her dad. She was raised on a ranch in North Dakota and learned the cowboy way of living – if you get bucked off of a horse, you get right back on. It’s helped carry Chloe through the more trying times in the ever-changing music business.
Virginia: Almira Zaky
State: Virginia
Singer’s name: Almira Zaky
Hometown: Herndon, VA
Resident: Herndon, VA
Almira Zaky’s journey as a vocalist began at a young age when she would perform for thousands all around the Washington, D.C., area at several venues including World Bank, the Embassy of Indonesia, University of District of Columbia, University of Maryland, and events such as the annual Cherry Blossom Festival and the Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival. Almira is inspired by artists such as Kehlani, Jhene Aiko, Jojo and Ariana Grande and attributes her rhythmic R&B/pop influence to ’90s-’00s music. Her vibrant presence, outspoken lyrical skill, soulful tone and ability to relate to audiences all over the world has inspired others to become the boss of their own life. Almira, who is Muslim and proud of her Indonesian heritage, is very honored to represent her home state of Virginia, as it is the home to so many hip-hop/R&B musical legends, including Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Chad Hugo and Missy Elliot.
Sonny receives Brick in his office. Brick asks how he can help him. Sonny tells him there has been a void in his life he’s been trying to fill since Jason died. Sonny can’t run the business alone. Brick accepts the job. Sonny explains another matter he needs his help with and brings up the tape of Joss and Cam. Brick knows about it and calls it disgusting. Sonny has a lead on who made it, but no proof. It is Sonny’s hope they can get justice for Cam and Joss while getting Esme out of Spencer’s life for good.
In Alexis’ office, she’s shocked when Brendan, Neil’s brother appears at her door. She remembers him all too well and asks what he wants. He explains he was in pain when he lashed out at her at his brother’s funeral, and he apologizes. He explains he’s run into some bad luck lately, a failed marriage and business, and it has made him a more humble person. Alexis has a feeling he is lying and is proven correct when she gets him to reveal his real self again. He again blames Alexis for Neil’s death. Brendan reminds Alexis how expensive funerals are and insists she pay up for the part she played in Neil’s death. Alexis tells Brendan she doesn’t believe Neil’s death was an accident, and she won’t be antagonized by his loser brother.
At Charlie’s, Nina asks Harmony how things went with Michael and Willow. She tells Nina that Willow doesn’t feel it’s in Wiley’s best interest to have contact with her. Nina says if they want a fight then she’ll give them one. Harmony says if she gives it time, Willow may come around. Nina doubts it because Willow is incapable of standing up to Michael or Carly. Angry, Harmony snaps, “Willow is just as strong as her mother!” Nina says she’s not, and Willow would be lucky to have one drop of Harmony’s courage. Harmony claims she has an appointment she forgot about and rushes out.
Harmony arrives at Alexis’ office, sees Brendan, and assumes Alexis is busy. Alexis says she’s not and introduces Brendan to Harmony. Brendan thinks he recognizes Harmony, but she’s never met him and assumes he knows her name from the Dawn of Day scandal. Alexis fills Harmony in on the visit, and that Brendan is in financial trouble and thinks she owes him. Alexis admits he brought up Neil’s death again and made more ridiculous demands about her owing him. Alexis turns out the lights and they go to head home, when she remembers she left her phone behind. Alexis goes back into her dark office, Harmony, looking slightly crazed, follows Alexis into her dark office, unbeknownst to her.
Brendan returns to his motel room and looks through a briefcase of Neil’s belongings. He finds a thick file on Harmony Miller.
Nikolas brings Esme and Spencer home to Wyndemere. Spencer wonders when his father will bring Ava up to speed. Nikolas explains that Ava is at Trina’s hearing. Esme says that she can’t believe Spencer isn’t there. Nikolas tries to change the subject, but Spencer says it’s useless as Esme’s obsessed with Trina. Esme storms off to take her bag to her room.
Nikolas asks Spencer to take it easy on her, but Spencer says Esme pushes his buttons. He also asks if there is a bomb shelter on the island, as he’d like to be in it when he tells Ava that he and Esme have taken up residence at Wyndemere again. Spencer warns that having Ava under the same roof with Esme right now is a recipe for disaster. Nikolas thinks the situation will be fine if they can just confirm that Esme is in fact pregnant.
In court, Trina pleads not guilty. The judge releases Trina without bond, and Trina is released, pending her trial date. Portia, Curtis and Ava all rush to hug Trina and tell her how proud they are of her. Joss and Cam follow and tell Trina that she has their full support.
Portia and Curtis bring Trina to their new home. Trina thanks them for their support, and Curtis offers his PI skills to help prove Esme’s guilt. Trina expresses her concern that she’ll be found guilty, but Portia tells her that won’t happen. Trina heads to take a bath, and Portia breaks down. She worries Trina could be right.
Back at Wyndemere, Esme tells Spencer that she just read that Trina pled not guilty. Spencer asks Esme why she hasn’t taken the pregnancy test. Esme makes more ridiculous excuses about how she is “scared” to take the test. Esme immediately starts manipulating Spencer again by telling him that having her at Wyndemere will be to his advantage because it will drive Nikolas and Ava apart again.
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Guest starring is Crystal Coney as Nurse Lisa, Dylan Conrique as Tamara Colins, Arjay Smith as James Murray, Kanoa Goo as Assistant District Attorney Chris Sanford, Siena Goines as Riley Templeton, Deidrie Henry as Dr. Spader.
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Trust
Hornsby marches Daryl and troops to confront Maggie at Hilltop; after a harrowing heist, Rosita gets Connie, Kelly, Eugene, and Max to investigate the Miltons; Ezekiel helps hospital patients in need. Promo
Apple TV+ PINECONE & PONY – Friday, April 8 Show More
“Pinecone & Pony,” an all-new kids series from DreamWorks Animation, First Generation Films and bestselling author Kate Beaton, and unveiled the trailer ahead of the series premiere on Friday, April 8 on Apple TV+. Based on the book “The Princess and the Pony” by New York Times bestselling author Beaton, and hailing from DreamWorks Animation and First Generation Films, “Pinecone & Pony” is an eight-episode animated comedy for kids and families about a young girl named Pinecone who, with the help of her best friend Pony, is learning that there’s more than one way to be a warrior. Together they’ll show their world how to challenge expectations, and that life can be a fun-filled adventure if you let it. Promo
BBC America KILLING EVE – Sunday, April 3, 8:00PM Show More
Oh Goodie, I’m the Winner
Eve and Villanelle reunite before parting to pursue their own missions, which leads Villanelle to another assassin in the Twelve. Eve moves closer to achieving her revenge mission, and Carolyn is forced to face a ghost from her past. Promo
BET House Of Payne – Wednesday, April 8, 9:00PM Show More
Bag Men – Curtis uses his street resources to acquire a beat-up food truck for his barbeque business, only the learn the truck was used for something other than food; Malik and Lisa fight over roles.
BET Assisted Living – Wednesday, April 8, 9:30PM Show More
Pastor Disaster
When Cora announces that the church board is seeking a new pastor, which comes with an impressive salary, Brown decides to throw his hat into the pulpit. Promo
Bounce TV SAINTS & SINNERS – Sunday, April 3, 8:00PM Show More
The saints and the sinners will have a winner-take-all clash this spring. Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will air the sixth and final season of its hit original drama series “Saints & Sinners” Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT, starting April 3. “Saints & Sinners has been a breakthrough success, attracting a huge and loyal fanbase and taking them on a rollercoaster ride every season,” said David Hudson, head of original programming for Bounce and an executive producer of the series. “We thank our amazing cast and crew for an incredible run and look forward to sharing the final eight episodes with viewers Sunday nights this spring.” Consumers can catch up on “Saints & Sinners” on Brown Sugar, Bounce’s subscription-video-on-demand service. “Saints & Sinners” seasons 1-5 are available in their entirety with final-season episodes being added every Monday after their Bounce premieres. Visit www.BrownSugar.com for more information. Set against the backdrop of a large southern church, “Saints & Sinners” centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder. The cast is led by Vanessa Bell Calloway and Clifton Powell, with an ensemble featuring Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Donna Biscoe, Christian Keyes, Dawn Halfkenny, Karlie Redd, Ashani Roberts and Kaye Singleton. Promo
BYU TV MALORY TOWERS – Sunday, April 3, 7:30PM Show More
The Runaway
An anxious and upset Ellen disappears following a class test. The girls must search the school to find her! Meanwhile, Gwen is determined to get her hands on Darrell’s diary. Promo
BYU TV RUBY AND THE WELL – Sunday, April 3, 9:00PM Show More
I Wish I Got The Credit I Deserved
The moment has come when Ruby tells Daniel about the well. But instead of being amazed, Daniel is…confused? He has no idea what to make of his daughter’s story about a magic well that gives her wishes to grant. While Daniel goes off to process this news, Ruby receives a wish about credit. The clues eventually lead the kids to a local bee farmer and science camp teacher, Brea. Sadly for Sam, who has a mortal fear of bees, they must embed in Brea’s “beecological” camp to sleuth out what she wants the credit for. They soon discover that Brea wrote a huge book about photovoltaics – for which she received zero credit! Lucky for them the professor who stole the credit is in Emerald doing research – or is that just a lucky coincidence? Perhaps not. They track him down at a motel and approach his associate, Villette, and tell him their theory about his stealing-stealer boss. After hearing their story, Villette clears things up, explaining how their credit stealing theory is just all wrong. But now that he knows Brea is in Emerald, he’d love to reconnect and work on another project with his old friend. The kids relay the message to Brea, who, having no beef with her old colleague, would love to work with him again. Soon Brea’s working on his new project, poised to get proper credit this time. But Ruby smells a rat. The question is – will she find it in time? Meanwhile, Daniel seeks advice anywhere he can get it about Ruby’s sudden interest in magic. But as he asks about her in town, he learns that she has been busy doing good works – helping all manner of people, changing lives, making the town a better place. And when the fountain, dry for decades, bursts forth with water again making everyone feel hopeful, Daniel can’t help but feel hopeful, too. About his daughter and about Emerald. It all makes him wonder – could what she told him somehow be true? Or does it even matter if it’s true, as long as Ruby is helping others?
SAM AND GRIFF COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT AN INJURED VIVIAN, ON “GOOD SAM,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
“I Thought I Lost You” – In the aftermath of a devastating storm, Dr. Sam Griffith and her father, Griff, come together to support her injured mother, Vivian. Also, Dr. Lex Trulie and Dr. Joey Costa each make pivotal decisions about their futures, on the CBS Original series GOOD SAM, Wednesday, April 6 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
WRITTEN BY: Anna Mackey & Bashir Gavriel
DIRECTED BY: Bosede Williams Promo
TOM MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN LOYALTY TO ARCHIE, HIS MENTOR AND COACH, AND MONEY WHEN HE’S OFFERED A NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL, BUT HE CAN ONLY FEATURE ONE LOGO ON HIS BOWLING SHIRT, ON “HOW WE ROLL,” THURSDAY, APRIL 7
“The Sponsor” – Tom must choose between loyalty to his mentor, Archie, and money when his first TV interview leads to a new sponsorship deal, but he can only feature one logo on his bowling shirt: Archie Lanes, Home of the Curly Fry, or Powell Mortuary. Also, Jen’s boss stifles her creativity at the salon, on the CBS Original series HOW WE ROLL, Thursday, April 7 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
WRITTEN BY: Michael Glouberman
DIRECTED BY: Betsy Thomas
BULL AND IZZY’S RELATIONSHIP GETS TENSE WHEN TAC LEADS THE DEFENSE IN THE MURDER TRIAL OF DIANA LINDSAY, HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND WHO’S ACCUSED OF KILLING HER LOVER’S WIFE, ON “BULL,” THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Jill Flint Returns as Diana Lindsay, Bull’s Ex-Girlfriend
“The Diana Affair” – Bull and Izzy experience marital discord when Bull has TAC lead the defense for Diana Lindsay (Jill Flint), his ex-girlfriend who’s accused of killing her lover’s wife. Also, personal conflicts abound for the TAC team when Chunk finds himself defending Diana in court against his boyfriend and prosecutor, Robert (Erich Bergen), on the CBS Original series BULL, Thursday, April 7 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
WRITTEN BY: Kathryn Price & Nichole Millard
DIRECTED BY: Carl Seaton
MAGNUM GOES TO EXTREME LENGTHS TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT A CRIME THAT MAY HAVE INVOLVED HIS DECEASED FRIEND, NUZO, ON “MAGNUM P.I.,” FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Series Star Jay Hernandez Makes His Directorial Debut with This Episode
“Shallow Grave, Deep Water” – Magnum goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth about a crime that may have involved his dear deceased friend, Nuzo (Domenick Lombardozzi), on the CBS Original series MAGNUM P.I., Friday, April 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Series star Jay Hernandez makes his directorial debut with this episode.
WRITTEN BY: David Slack
DIRECTED BY: Jay Hernandez Promo
FRANK FACES A DILEMMA WHEN A MARINE VETERAN AND LOCAL HERO ASKS HIM TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO THE NYPD RECRUITMENT AGE LIMIT SO HE CAN JOIN THE FORCE, ON “BLUE BLOODS,” FRIDAY, APRIL 8
“Long Lost” – Frank faces a dilemma when a Marine veteran, who became a local celebrity for saving a woman’s life, asks him to make an exception to the NYPD recruitment age limit so he can join the force. Also, an encounter with an old law school rival leads Erin to look into an alleged wrongful conviction; Jamie is torn over whether to report a sergeant close to Eddie for punching a fellow officer; and Danny and Baez race to find an abducted child, on the CBS Original series BLUE BLOODS, Friday, April 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
WRITTEN BY: Kevin Reilly & Nicole Abraham
DIRECTED BY: Ralph Hemecker Promo
“Chapter One Hundred and Three: The Town” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
THE WORST TOWN IN AMERICA – After learning that Percival Pickens (guest star Chris O’Shea) is behind a blistering article calling Riverdale the worst town in America, Archie (KJ Apa) comes up with a plan to prove him wrong. Meanwhile, after the Town Council goes after their casino, Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Reggie (Charles Melton) decide they’re going to do everything on the up-and-up moving forward. Finally, Britta (guest star Kyra Leroux) makes a risky move to help Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch). Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Mädchen Amick, Casey Cott, Vanessa Morgan, Erinn Westbrook and Drew Ray Tanner also star. Rob Seidenglanz directed the episode written by Brian E. Paterson (#608). Original airdate 4/3/2022. Promo
“Reckless” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)
WITH BATED BREATH – Barry’s (Grant Gustin) desire to keep Team Flash safe is tested when Frost (Danielle Panabaker) recklessly courts danger as she tries to stop the “Black Flame”, meanwhile, Iris, (Candice Patton) tries to help a teen girl reunite with her mother but unintentionally does more harm than good. The series also stars Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode written by Jess Carson (#810). Original airdate 4/6/2022. Every episode of THE FLASH will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
“Reunion” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)
THE RACE TO FIND MIA – After receiving a new clue that could lead to Mia’s (guest star Vanessa Yao) whereabouts, Nicky (Olivia Liang) and Henry (Eddie Liu) race to find her before Russell Tan’s forces do. Meanwhile, Mei-Li (Kheng Hua Tan) is tested when a new restaurant opens nearby, and Althea (Shannon Dang) continues to struggle with the challenges of work. Tzi Ma, Jon Prasida, Gavin Stenhouse, Tony Chung, Vanessa Kai and Yvonne Chapman also star. David Grossman directed the episode written by A.C. Allen (#205). Original airdate 4/6/2022. Every episode of KUNG FU will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
“One Good Thing” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY – While Geri (Odette Annable) does her best to keep the Walker family’s collective chins up, Walker (Jared Padalecki) and Cassie (Ashley Perez) look for any clues to help Bonham in his hour of need. Ben Hernandez Bray directed the episode directed by Brett VanderBos & Brandon Willer (#213). Original airdate 4/7/2022. Every episode of WALKER will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
“The Only Way Out Is Through” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
IN AND OUT – The Super Squad rallies together to test their abilities, with help from Vardemus (guest star Alexis Denisoff). Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) experiences some vivid dreams, causing some mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Landon (Aria Shahghasemi) continues on his quest for peace. Also starring Matthew Davis, Jenny Boyd, Quincy Fouse, Chris Lee, Ben Levin, Leo Howard and Omono Okojie. The episode was written by Thomas Brandon & Jose Molina and directed by Jeffrey Hunt (#410). Original airdate 4/7/2022. Promo
“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Sandwich” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
LOST IN THE PAST – As Mel (Melonie Diaz) works to regain control of her powers, a conspiracy theorist hobgoblin threatens the lives of everyone at the Blue Camellia. But when Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) and Kaela (Lucy Barrett) step in to help save the present, they end up getting stuck… in the past. Also starring Rupert Evans and Jordan Donica. Rupert Evans directed the episode written by Joey Falco (#405). Original airdate 4/8/2022. Promo
“A Real Actress Could Do It” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
NOTHING TO HIDE – Blake (Grant Show) calls a family meeting, leaving the family a little confused. As Fallon is feeling positive about her new ventures, Jeff (Sam Adegoke) delivers some less than stellar news. Blake is suspicious of Daniel (guest star Rogelio T. Ramos) and Sam (Rafael de la Fuente) starts to see things differently. Meanwhile, Cristal (Daniella Alonso) and Alexis (Elaine Hendrix) find themselves in a compromising situation. Also starring Robert C. Riley, Maddison Brown, Adam Huber and Eliza Bennett. The episode was written by Bryce Schramm and directed by Ayoka Chenzira (#507). Original airdate 4/8/2022. Promo
Disney Raven’s Home – Friday, April 8, 8:00PM Show More
“Clique Bait” (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT)
Booker gets into trouble while trying to impress a girl. Meanwhile, Raven attempts to prove to Victor that Alice is lying. Promo
Into the Woods
Boyd and Sara journey deeper into the forest than Boyd has ever gone, encountering new and terrifying mysteries. Jim’s confidence in the radio tower begins to wane. An unexpected tragedy causes Donna to unravel. Kenny and Kristi share a moment. Promo
“THE RESIDENT” – (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
PA: Viewer Discretion is advised.
CONRAD TREATS ONE OF GIGI’S CLASSMATES ON AN ALL-NEW “THE RESIDENT” TUESDAY, APRIL 5, ON FOX
Conrad treats one of Gigi’s fellow classmates, whose stomachache turns into something much more serious. Meanwhile, Devon takes several interns to a senior living facility, where they meet a former doctor whose wife falls ill during their visit. Then, in looking for a sperm donor for Padma, Leela uncovers some unsettling news about the business in the all-new “The Space Between” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, April 5 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (RES-517) (TV-14 D, L, V)
Guest Cast: Michael Hogan as Dr. Albert Nolan; Aneesha Joshi as Padma Devi; Remington Blaire Evans as Gigi Hawkins; Alan Aisenberg as Zach Brooks; Zsane Jhe as Gemma Nguyen; Mick Szal as Janice Bonner; Allie McCulloch as Dr. Gabbi Johnson; Denitra Isler as Nurse Ellen Hundley; Jessica Miesel as Nurse Jessica Moore; Ana Mackenzie as Marion; George Wyner as Dr. Arthur Kravitz; Charlie Bodin as Spencer Shafer; Vicki Lawrence as Gloria Ortiz; Henry Charnaux as Peter Shafer; Tara Ochs as Nurse Sharon
“CALL ME KAT” – (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
KAT GETS JEALOUS ON AN ALL-NEW “CALL ME KAT” THURSDAY, APRIL 7, ON FOX
Laura Bell Bundy Guest-Stars
When Oscar and Kat try to set Max up with a woman named Nicole, Kat has a hard time not feeling territorial over her relationship with Max. Meanwhile, Randi, Carter and Phil spy on Randi’s loud neighbors in the all-new “Call Me Cupid” episode of CALL ME KAT airing Thursday, April 7 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (KAT-215) (TV-14 D, L)
Guest Cast: Laura Bell Bundy as Nicole; Remington Hoffman as Doug; Samantha Cutaran as Carlie
FOX WELCOME TO FLATCH – Thursday, April 7 Show More
“WELCOME TO FLATCH” – (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
PA: Viewer discretion is advised.
SHRUB BECOMES AN ARTIST ON AN ALL-NEW “WELCOME TO FLATCH” THURSDAY, APRIL 7, ON FOX
Father Joe redirects Shrub’s love of graffiti to an art class, while Kelly gets some quality time with her father, Bobby. Meanwhile Cheryl and Joe come to grips with their new relationship status in the all-new “Naked Lady Day” episode of WELCOME TO FLATCH airing Thursday, April 7 (9:31-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (WFL-104) (TV-14 D, L, S)
Freeform Good Trouble – Wednesday, April 6, 10:00PM Show More
“So This is What the Truth Feels Like”
Mariana is in over her head when the Revitalize and FCGs cross paths at a pitch. Davia workshops her burlesque name around the Coterie. Lucia tells Malika she has feelings for her ex. Malika’s proposal for the women’s center gets approved. Promo
Fuse TALLBOYZ – Tuesday, April 5, 10:00PM Show More
Mind the Mints
Two fathers reveal an adoption bombshell; the TallBoyz await news about an audition; a traveler encounters a bathroom attendant in an unlikely spot.
FX Better Things – Monday, April 4, 10:00PM Show More
Family Meeting
Sam fights zombies and Frankie dresses up. Written by Judy Gold & R. Eric Thomas and Pamela Adlon; directed by Pamela Adlon. Promo
FX Snowfall – Wednesday, April 6, 10:00PM Show More
Celebration
The family gathers for Jerome and Louie’s wedding and is promptly sent down the rabbit hole. Written by Walter Mosley; directed by Katrelle Kindred. Promo
The Big Payback
I was legit scared watching this. Written by Francesca Sloane; directed by Hiro Murai. Promo
Hallmark When Calls The Heart – Sunday, April 3, 8:00PM Show More
Journey into the Light
School Inspector Augustus Landis is back in town and starts questioning Elizabeth’s new accreditation to teach Angela. Lucas and Nathan decide to have a race, animal vs. machine. Promo
Hallmark Movie Channel ALWAYS AMORE – Sunday, April 3, 8:00PM Show More
Elizabeth (Reeser), with the support of her mother-in-law Nonna (McCormack), is doing everything she can to keep her late husband’s once-acclaimed – but now struggling – Italian restaurant afloat. With business going downhill, she is forced to work with a professional restaurant consultant, Ben (Hynes), to see if they can turn things around. At first, Elizabeth resists the changes Ben believes will save the restaurant, but as they get closer, Elizabeth realizes that not all change is bad. She rediscovers her passion for baking and might even open her heart to new love. Promo
Hallmark Movie Channel A ROYAL RUNAWAY ROMANCE – Saturday, April 9, 8:00PM Show More
Princess Amelia of Bundbury (Northeast) travels across America to explore a budding romance with an artist. Promo
HBO My Brilliant Friend – Monday, April 4, 10:00PM Show More
Becoming
On holiday, little Gennaro often quarrels with Elena’s daughters, she remains tolerant until she catches them playing doctor. In a phone call with Lila, Elena learns that her sister Elisa is dating Marcello Solara. Baffled, she travels to Naples to discuss the matter with her in person. Promo
HBO WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY – Sunday, April 3, 9:00PM Show More
Pieces of a Man
While the Lakers prepare for their season opener, Kareem experiences a crisis of faith, and Buss clashes with those closest to him. Promo
Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, the crime drama series, filmed on location in Tokyo, captures Adelstein’s (played by Ansel Elgort) daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late ’90s, where nothing and no one is truly what or who they seem. Promo
Lifetime SHE WENT MISSING – Saturday, April 9, 9:00PM Show More
When investigative reporter Maya learns that her childhood best friend has gone missing, she decides to cover the story herself. But just as her return to her hometown unearths memories and rekindles past relationships, it also brings a long dormant (and still totally unknown) stalker that she had years ago. As her investigation deepens, the danger strikes closer and closer to home. Will she uncover the truth about her friend’s disappearance? Or will Maya herself wind up being the next tragic news story? Stars Corbin Reid, Jaime M. Callica. (2022). Promo
LMN NIGHTMARE NEIGHBORHOOD MOMS – Friday, April 8, 8:00PM Show More
After moving into a new home, Charlotte meets her competitive neighbor Bonnie. When Charlotte and her daughter Jordan discover another neighbor was killed not long ago in a robbery gone wrong, Jordan suggests they start a neighborhood watch, not realizing it was Bonnie who secretly murdered the neighbor after discovering she was having an affair with her husband. Believing her husband now has an eye for Charlotte, Bonnie sets out to destroy her, but underestimates the intelligence of Charlotte’s daughter – who is already onto Bonnie’s deadly intentions. Stars Gina Simms, April Hale, and Summer Madison (2022). Promo
04/03/2022 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Sunday) : Bash and Rania reach a crossroads. Dr. Bishop faces challenges in his return to work. Mags has a harrowing encounter with an aggressive patient. Theo struggles to reach a boy with Sensory Processing Disorder after his family is in a horrible accident. TV-14 Promo
04/05/2022 (08:00PM – 08:30PM) (Tuesday) : Nashville, 1987: Rocky promises he will find the family an apartment by the time Ata arrives from Hawaii, but the clock is ticking. Dwayne settles into his new Nashville life with the help of an old family friend, Downtown Bruno. TV-14 Promo
NBC “MR. MAYOR””THE ILLUSION OF CHOICE” ORIGINAL Show More
04/05/2022 (08:30PM – 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : Mikaela and Tommy help Jayden transform into a Scorpio after he learns that his dream apartment has astrological sign requirements. Neil’s attempt to raise mayoral awareness takes a turn when James nudges him to put his face on trash cans all over the city. TV-PG
NBC “THIS IS US””SATURDAY IN THE PARK” ORIGINAL Show More
04/05/2022 (09:00PM – 10:01PM) (Tuesday) : Rebecca and Miguel’s anniversary barbecue does not go as planned. TV-PG Promo
NBC “THE THING ABOUT PAM””SHE’S NOT WHO YOU THINK SHE IS” ORIGINAL Show More
04/05/2022 (10:01PM – 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : Pam gains notoriety once the “Dateline” episode airs. As she squares off against Betsy’s daughters in a civil suit for the insurance money, public opinion turns against her. Leah Askey finds her seat as District Attorney challenged by Mike Wood, whose campaign centers around Pam’s connection to Betsy’s murder. TV-14 Promo
NBC “CHICAGO MED””IF YOU LOVE SOMEONE, SET THEM FREE” ORIGINAL Show More
04/06/2022 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : Rival gangs bring their war to Med. Will and Charles work with a teenage brain cancer patient who’s refusing treatment. Tensions run high in the OR when a patient’s transplanted uterus fails, forcing Crockett and Blake to decide whether to try another transplant using a uterus from the patient’s sister. TV-14 Promo
NBC “CHICAGO FIRE””KEEP YOU SAFE” ORIGINAL Show More
04/06/2022 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : Severide and Kidd work with CPD regarding a suspicious car wreck. Hawkins and Violet’s relationship is in jeopardy. Chloe and Cruz adjust to a new family dynamic. TV-14 Promo
04/06/2022 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : Ruzek’s search for the daughter of an old family friend leads the team into a serious drug investigation. Burgess and Ruzek struggle to move on from the emotional aftermath of Makayla’s abduction. TV-14 Promo
04/07/2022 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Thursday) : Bernard and Cosgrove investigate the murder of a congressional candidate. ADAs Price and Maroun contend with an extremist plot hellbent on thwarting the candidate’s agenda by any means necessary. TV-14 Promo
04/07/2022 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Thursday) : Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City. TV-14 Promo
04/07/2022 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Thursday) : A new ADA on the case urges the task force to flip a member of the brotherhood to get the evidence they need. Stabler must come to terms with the legacy his father left him. Bell and Nova’s worlds start to overlap in more ways than one. TV-14 Promo
NBC “THE BLACKLIST””ANDREW KENNISON” ORIGINAL Show More
04/08/2022 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Friday) : Tensions rise when Cooper’s search for his blackmailer overlaps with the Task Force’s latest Blacklist case. TV-14
NBC “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE””JAKE GYLLENHAAL / CAMILA CABELLO” ORIGINAL Show More
4/9/22 (Saturday) (11:29 PM) – Jake Gyllenhaal is the guest host; Camila Cabello is the musical guest. From people.com: Jake Gyllenhaal and Camila Cabello are gearing up for their next Saturday Night Live gigs!
The Ambulance actor, 41, and the “Bam Bam” singer, 25, were joined by SNL cast member Bowen Yang for a string of hilarious promos ahead of their big night on April 9, all of which showcase the stars’ impressive acting ranges.
Netflix GREEN MOTHERS’ CLUB – Wednesday, April 6 Show More
Five moms in a competitive grade school community keep their enemies close, and one another closer, as envy and secrets tangle and unravel their lives. Promo
Netflix THE MARKED HEART – Wednesday, April 6 Show More
A man hell-bent on exacting revenge on the organ trafficking organization that murdered his wife becomes involved with the woman who received her heart. Promo
In 1980s Amsterdam, a family starts the first-ever phone sex line — but being in the business of sexual desires leads them to question their own. Promo
Netflix MY LIBERATION NOTES – Saturday, April 9 Show More
Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and freedom from their unremarkable lives. Promo
“Two of One” (Season 2: Episode 6) Picard and the crew infiltrate a gala to protect an astronaut, Renee Picard. Kore makes a startling discovery about her father. Promo
PBS Call The Midwife – Sunday, April 3, 8:00PM Show More
Episode 3
Violet must balance her professional and personal views to tackle the issue of meths drinkers. Nurse Crane treats a promising young singer who must decide between two very different futures. Trixie and Matthew’s friendship blossoms into something deeper. Promo
PBS Sanditon On Masterpiece – Sunday, April 3, 9:00PM Show More
Episode 3
Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she & Col. Lennox enjoy a close encounter at the Midsummer Fair. Alison is falling for her new beau Captain Carter, unaware he’s wooing her under false pretenses. Clara calls on Esther for help. Promo
PBS Before We Die – Sunday, April 3, 10:00PM Show More
Stefan tells Davor that Christian is supplying information about the Mimica family’s criminal activities to the police. Will Christian’s cover story convince Davor? Or will he be forced to take more drastic action to protect himself?
Showtime BILLIONS – Sunday, April 3, 9:00 PM Show More
Succession
Prince’s plan is put in jeopardy when Chuck unleashes a new kind of attack. Meanwhile, a discovery sets off chaos at Michael Prince Capital. Prince makes an announcement that pushes the tension between Philip and Taylor to the boiling point. Promo
Showtime SUPER PUMPED – Sunday, April 3, 11:00 PM Show More
Delete Uber
A new development throws a wrench in Travis’s confidence, leaving him and the rest of the team scrambling for solutions. When his other allies turn their backs, Travis leans on Emil to restore his faith. The Uber team hires someone big to rein in their toxic culture problem. Promo
Spectum LONG SLOW EXHALE – Monday, April 4 Show More
Set in the high-stakes world of women’s college basketball, LONG SLOW EXHALE stars Rose Rollins, Josh Lucas and Ian Harding. The drama follows J.C. Abernathy (Rollins), a successful Head Coach of a competitive women’s college basketball team who finds herself in the middle of a potentially career shattering sexual abuse scandal. As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she has to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her. Promo
Starz OUTLANDER – Sunday, April 3, 9:00PM Show More
Give Me Liberty
Claire and Jamie experience the rising tensions in the colonies when they attend a Loyalist event in Wilmington in honor of the Scottish heroine Flora MacDonald. Promo
Starz SHINING VALE – Sunday, April 3, 10:51PM Show More
Chapter Six – Whispering Hope
On the verge of losing everything, Pat decides to make a deal that may damn her forever; Terry’s battle with depression leads to deadly consequences. Promo
UP Tv RUN THE RACE – Sunday, April 3, 7:00PM Show More
Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining – but ultimately strengthening – the bonds of brotherhood. All-star athlete Zach Truett finds glory on the high school football field — working to earn a college scholarship and a ticket out of town. When a devastating knee injury forces Zach to the sidelines, his brother laces up his cleats to compete in track and field. Promo
NON-FICTION
ABC America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3216 (4/3) Show More
“3216” – Catch mischievous cows, kids who stink at playing hide and seek, plus, a girl discovers her car window was left open during a snowstorm when “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” airs SUNDAY, APRIL 3 (7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG)
“507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)” – Hollywood Week continues as fan favorites form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge. Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are faced with tough decisions that will determine the fate of this season’s aspiring superstars. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American Idol,” SUNDAY, APRIL 3 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
“508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment)” – Following a competitive Hollywood Week, the search for the next American Idol continues with the Showstoppers round. Taking the stage for their first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it into the coveted Top 24. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off in a sing-off with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, sealing their fate for the next round. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts “American Idol,” MONDAY, APRIL 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
ABC Judge Steve Harvey: You Cause the Wreck, You Cut the Check (4/5) Show More
“You Cause the Wreck, You Cut the Check” – Steve Harvey serves as the judge, jury and star, and must rule on various cases in his courtroom based on some good old common sense. In the first case, friends battle it out when one sues the other for medical bills that were amassed due to injuries from a scooter accident. In the second case, good friends clash when one sues the other for payback of a loan provided for liposuction surgery. In the third case, a husband and wife sue each other over her cooking skills or lack thereof on an all-new episode of “Judge Steve Harvey,” TUESDAY, APRIL 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
ABC To Tell the Truth: 620 (Chelsea Handler, Thomas Lennon and Oscar Nunez) (4/5) Show More
“620 (Chelsea Handler, Thomas Lennon and Oscar Nunez)” – Chelsea Handler, Thomas Lennon and Oscar Nunez make up the celebrity panel on “To Tell the Truth,” TUESDAY, APRIL 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, DL) Dig deep into this week’s episode with a panel featuring a professional hitchhiker, a person who had 30 dates in three days, a cemetery archeologist, a pogo world champion and the Dippin’ Dots inventor.
ABC The Kardashians – A Robin Roberts Special (4/6) Show More
Robin Roberts Interviews Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner for an ABC Primetime Special
The Special Airs April 6, on ABC, Next Day on Hulu
ABC News presents a primetime special featuring “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts’ interviews with Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner. The special takes an intimate look at the Kardashian-Jenner family with rarely seen home videos and photos. For the last 15 years, America watched as the Kardashian-Jenner family shared their private lives with the public through reality TV—redefining celebrity, setting new standards for beauty and dominating pop culture. This hour-long special explores the family dynamic between the women, the rise of “Kardashian Inc.,” the tension between maintaining privacy and creating a top reality show and how younger members of the family, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, navigate fame differently. In a new interview, Kim discusses her recent divorce from rapper Kanye “Ye” West, the impact of the spotlight on her personal life and family, and her recent comments about women and work. The special airs April 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC, next day on Hulu.
David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Muriel Pearson is executive producer of the special.
“1321” – An entrepreneur from Lincoln, California, makes his second appearance in the Tank and hopes this time around his reinvented take on an old drawing tool for artists will land him a deal. An entrepreneur from Malabar, Florida, introduces the perfect way to bond with your dog with her equipment designed to keep them mentally and physically fit; while entrepreneurs from Whitinsville, Massachusetts, and Kittery, Maine, present their productivity tool which helps professionals work uninterrupted while working from home. Last in the tank is an entrepreneur from Foothill Ranch, California, who gets one shot to impress the Sharks with her custom sweet treat design that makes the perfect gift on “Shark Tank,” airing FRIDAY, APRIL 8 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following the premiere.
In a Shark Tank update, Hans Dose from Menifee, California, updates his investor Daymond John about Tenikle, the octopus-inspired tripod mount for phones, cameras and tablets.
The Sharks in this episode are Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner and Daymond John.
Bravo The Real Housewives of New Jersey – Tuesday, April 5, 8:00PM Show More
The Horny Hungarians Preview
Margaret throws a huge Hungarian bash for her mom’s 75th birthday. Teresa gets emotional as she prepares to move. Jackie tries to break out of her eating disorder habits. Joe Gorga and Bill have a face-off.
Bravo The Real Housewives of Orange County – Wednesday, April 6, 9:00PM Show More
Mountain of Lies Preview
Noella makes strides with her divorce but struggles to control her emotions. Emily and Shannon make peace and band together to give the other ladies a scare. Noella pushes Gina to her limits, causing a chain reaction that makes Heather question her friendships.
“60 MINUTES” LISTINGS FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 3
UKRAINE – Hospitals, health care facilities, and ambulances in Ukraine have been under attack in recent weeks. Since the start of the conflict, there have been more than 70 attacks on hospitals, doctors and ambulances, according to the World Health Organization. Medical facilities are quickly running out of vital medical supplies like oxygenators, blood transfusion equipment and PPE. The International Medical Corps (IMC) has plans to intervene. Scott Pelley embeds with the IMC as they deliver much needed supplies, training and resources into Ukraine. Nicole Young is the producer.
LONDONGRAD – One of the ways the West is hoping to derail Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is by waging a war on his inner circle: the hundreds of mega-rich oligarchs who hide Putin’s money abroad and prop up his regime. For decades, Britain has actively courted the Russian billionaires, ignoring reports of their suspicious wealth. Billions of dollars poured in. Today, there’s so much Russian cash in London, the capital is nicknamed “Londongrad.” Now, with Russia laying waste to Ukraine, Britain is under pressure to show it can stop the flood of corrupt money. Bill Whitaker goes to the heart of Russia’s capital abroad – London – to find out. Heather Abbott is the producer.
LAURIE ANDERSON – 60 MINUTES’ Anderson Cooper profiles artist Laurie Anderson, one of America’s most unusual – and visionary – creative pioneers. There is little Anderson hasn’t done over a genre-blurring five-decade career as a performance artist, composer, filmmaker, electronics whiz and, first and foremost, storyteller. She has won a GRAMMY for an album about Hurricane Sandy, served as the first official artist in residence for NASA, and still today at 74 remains uncategorizable and busy as ever. 60 MINUTES catches up with Anderson as her largest-ever U.S. exhibition is on display at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. Michael Gavshon is the producer. Preview
CBS THE 64TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS – Sunday, April 3 Show More
THE 64TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®” WILL AIR SUNDAY, APRIL 3, LIVE FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
“THE CMT MUSIC AWARDS” MOVES TO A LATER DATE IN APRIL, TO BE ANNOUNCED
THE 64TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS will now be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Trevor Noah, Comedy Central’s Emmy® Award-winning THE DAILY SHOW host and comedian, will return as master of ceremonies for Music’s Biggest Night®. The show moved from its original date of Jan. 31 amid growing concerns surrounding the Omicron variant.
PATIENCE IS RUNNING THIN FOR SOME OF THE CASTAWAYS, ON “SURVIVOR,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
“I’m Survivor Rich” – It’s day 10, and patience is running thin for some of the tribe members. Also, immunity is on the line, and one tribe gets tied up, on the CBS Original series SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 6 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
CBS BEYOND THE EDGE – Wednesday, April 6 Show More
THE EIGHT CELEBRITIES TEST THEIR STRENGTH WHEN ONE GOES OVERBOARD DURING THE “FAIR TRADE” ADVENTURE CHALLENGE, ON “BEYOND THE EDGE,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
“Not Here to Play, Here to Win” – When a player falls overboard during the “Fair Trade” adventure challenge, one team must work together to save their teammate so they can remain in the race for the $40,000 prize money for their charities. Also, the eight celebrities struggle to sleep through the night after their camp becomes infested with ants, on BEYOND THE EDGE, Wednesday, April 6 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
A group of celebrities will see if they have the grit to withstand torrential downpours, scorching heat and deadly wildlife while living in the exotic Panama jungle. There won’t be any judges or eliminations – instead, each celebrity must rely on their inner fortitude, physical ability and courage, and have faith in their teammates to endure in the wild. For each day they last, and every grueling adventure challenge they win with their team, the celebrities will raise more money for their charities. If a player reaches their breaking point, they can ring a bell to signal that they are ready to go home. At the end of the 14 days, the top two earners will go head to head in one final adventure, to see who can become the BEYOND THE EDGE champion and take home the most money for their charity.
THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER OF COCO’S BAKERY MUST RISE TO THE OCCASION, BAKING PIES AND TAKING ORDERS WHILE UNDERCOVER IN HIS RESTAURANTS, ON THE 11TH SEASON FINALE OF “UNDERCOVER BOSS,” FRIDAY, APRIL 8
“Coco’s Bakery” – Warren Boone, chief people officer at Coco’s Bakery Restaurants, seeks to determine the recipe for success by working on the shop floor. Does he have the ingredients necessary to tackle the company’s needs? Find out on the 11th season finale of the CBS Original series UNDERCOVER BOSS, Friday, April 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
Coco’s Bakery started in 1948 as a small burger and pie restaurant on the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California. Over 70 years later, the history of Coco’s is rich with food made the right way out of their 30 restaurants across California and Arizona. Coco’s takes pride in their award-winning pies, famous hamburgers and California comfort food served for breakfast, lunch or dinner, in places as comfortable as your own kitchen.
4/9/22 (Saturday) (10:00 PM) on CBS – WHEN A TEXAS WOMAN’S HUSBAND WAS SHOT DEAD OUTSIDE THEIR HOME, NEIGHBORS RAISED MONEY TO HELP – BUT THEN THE VICTIM’S WIFE USED SOME OF THAT MONEY AS A PERSONAL PIGGY BANK TO SHOWER HER HUSBAND’S ALLEGED KILLER WITH CASH AND GIFTS
Was a mild-mannered airline employee the target of a murder plot, or was he the victim of a robbery gone bad? Correspondent Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS investigate the death of a Texas man and the twisted tale behind his murder in “The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith,” to be broadcast Saturday, April 9 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+. Preview
Jamie Faith and his wife, Jennifer, set out from their Dallas home on an early morning dog walk on Oct. 9, 2020. It would be the last walk Jamie Faith ever took. Moments after they left home, Jamie was shot dead. Jennifer Faith was unharmed. It was a murder that stunned their friends and neighbors.
“To say it was a shocking murder would be an understatement … Broad daylight, seven shots, one person killed,” says Steve Pickett, who covered the case for CBS’ KTVT-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth. “We see murders all day. This one looked different.”
“Three times to the head, three times to the chest and once to the groin. … And then [someone] turns to the wife, takes the time to pull out duct tape and wrap her wrists,” says Christy Jack, a prominent defense attorney who reviewed the case for 48 HOURS, adding, “As soon as I saw it, I thought, ‘That’s a hit.’”
The community rallied around Jennifer, raising more than $60,000 in a GoFundMe account to help her and her daughter make up for Jamie’s lost income. They also provided meals for the grieving family. Investigators, however, learned that Jennifer had been in constant contact with a man she dated in high school, Darrin Lopez. Investigators found a gun with Jamie’s blood on it inside Lopez’s home and soon learned that Jennifer was using some of the money from the GoFundMe account as a personal piggy bank to shower Lopez with cash, airline tickets and even a large screen TV.
The question became: how much did Jennifer Faith know about her husband’s murder, and was Lopez operating on his own or under Jennifer’s direction?
48 HOURS: “The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith” is produced by Paul La Rosa, Dena Goldstein and Josh Yager. Claire St. Amant and David Dow are the development producers. Jordan Kinsey is the field producer. Atticus Brady, Marcus Balsam, Gary Winter and George Baluzy are the editors. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Judy Tygard is the executive producer.
48 HOURS is broadcast Saturdays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS, and streams anytime on Paramount+. There’s also a new way to watch 48 HOURS. You’ll find us on the CBS News Streaming Network Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, ET. Download the CBS News app on your phone or connected TV.
The CW Would I Lie To You? – Saturday, April 9 Show More
“Newman’s Piggyback Ride” – (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
SERIES PREMIERE – In the series premiere of The CW’s newest reality series WOULD I LIE TO YOU?, host Aasif Mandvi encourages opposing teams, led by captains Matt Walsh and Sabrina Jalees, to weave elaborate and hysterical tales leaving everyone to decide…is it the truth, or is it a lie? Guest starring Dulcé Sloan, Hannah Pilkes, Richard Kind, and Santino Fontana (#110). Every episode of WOULD I LIE TO YOU? will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Original airdate 4/9/2022.
The CW Masters Of Illusion – Saturday, April 9 Show More
SEASON PREMIERE
“Matters of the Head” – (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
TWISTED – Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines – all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Ed Alonzo, Rob Lake, Shoot Ogawa, Clairvoyants, Stuart MacDonald and Eric Buss (#801). Original airdate 4/9/2022.
“NAME THAT TUNE” – (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
FOUR MORE CELEBRITY CONTESTANTS ARE PUT TO THE TEST ON AN ALL-NEW “NAME THAT TUNE” TUESDAY, APRIL 5, ON FOX
Beloved one-hour musical game show NAME THAT TUNE is back for Season Two and is bigger than ever! This season will feature celebrity singers, actors, Olympians and NFL champions, all playing for their favorite charities. Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski hosts, and Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson serves as band leader. Actress and television personality Jodie Sweetin (“Fuller House”) plays for The Scleroderma Research Foundation vs. actor Frankie Muniz (“Malcolm in the Middle”), playing for the State Forty Eight Foundation; and gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez plays both for the Alzheimer’s Association and OneMind.org vs. five-time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin, playing for the Special Olympics. Each one-hour episode of NAME THAT TUNE is comprised of two stand-alone half-hour contests, each pitting two players against each other, as they race against the clock to test their knowledge of songs, performed by the live band. Each contest features a rotating variety of games from the original format, before the iconic Bid-a-Note round. The player with the most money at the end of Bid-a-Note wins the game and takes his or her bank into the final Golden Medley round, for a chance to win additional cash and potentially the $100,000 grand prize in the all-new “Sitcom Stars and Olympic Legends” of NAME THAT TUNE airing Tuesday, April 5 (9:01-10:00 PM PT) on FOX. (NTU-202) (TV-PG D, L)
FOX THE MASKED SINGER – Wednesday, April 6 Show More
“THE MASKED SINGER” – (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE CUDDLY CONTINUE TO BATTLE IN ROUND TWO ON AN ALL-NEW “THE MASKED SINGER” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX Round Two continues, as the remaining four singers in this group return to battle for their second performances. Find out who will move on to the finals from Team Good, Team Bad, and Team Cuddly! The Season Seven contestants boast a combined 112 film appearances, 15 Grammy Nominations, eight Emmy Nominations, seven Super Bowl Performances, two Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars and two World Records. Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Four celebrities will perform in the all-new “Masking for a Duel – Round 2” episode of THE MASKED SINGER airing Wednesday, April 6 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MS-705) (TV-PG L)
“DOMINO MASTERS” – (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
HEAD UNDER THE SEA ON AN ALL-NEW “DOMINO MASTERS” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX
This week, four teams compete in the first night of the playoffs in an unbelievable domino toppling and chain reaction tournament with water world themes. The teams will be given exciting custom elements to incorporate into their Rube Goldberg-style topples, but the pressure is on as one wrong move could set off a chain reaction that knocks them out of the running. The three teams whose topples come out on top will continue in the competition in the all-new “Playoffs: Water Worlds” episode of DOMINO MASTERS airing Wednesday, April 6 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DMA-105) (TV-PG L)
“MASTERCHEF” – (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
IT’S DONUT DAY WITH A STINKY SURPRISE ON AN ALL-NEW “MASTERCHEF” JUNIOR EDITION THURSDAY, APRIL 7, ON FOX
Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Matilda “Tilly” Ramsay, joins as a guest judge, as the panel challenges the remaining 13 young home cooks to make one of their favorite treats: donuts. The chefs have 60 minutes to prepare two types of donut holes and display them. Those in the elimination challenge transform ugly, stinky ingredients into a delicious dish in the all-new “Junior Edition: Donut Holes & Hold Your Nose” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Thursday, April 7 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (JRM-804) (TV-PG L)
FOX WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN – Friday, April 8 Show More
“WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN” – (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
FOX SPORTS PRESENTS “WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN” FRIDAY, APRIL 8, ON FOX
A unique combination of edge-of-your-seat action, unpredictable drama and world-class athleticism, FOX Sports presents WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN airing Friday, April 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. (WWE-2414) (TV-PG D, L, S, V)
FOX MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER – Saturday, April 9 Show More
**FOX SPORTS** – FOX SPORTS MLS – (7:30 PM-CC ET live/4:30 PM-CC PT live) CC- HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
FOX SPORTS PRESENTS “MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER” SATURDAY, APRIL 9, ON FOX
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Los Angeles FC
FOX Sports continues its coverage of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER with “El Tráfico,” an MLS Rivalry match featuring inter-city rivals Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles Football Club. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER airs Saturday, April 9 (7:30 PM-CC ET Live/4:30 PM-CC PT Live) on FOX. (FSP-2258) (n/a)
HBO Real Time With Bill Maher – Friday, April 8, 10:00PM Show More
Episode 596 – This week features a one-on-one interview with David Mamet, playwright and author of “Recessional: The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch.” This week’s panel discussion will include Nancy MacLean, historian at Duke University and author of the “Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America”; and David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author of the New York Times daily newsletter, “The Morning.”
NBC “WEAKEST LINK””WHO THINKS THE PLURAL OF MOOSE IS MICE?” ORIGINAL Show More
04/03/2022 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Sunday) : Host Jane Lynch leads eight strangers as they test their rapid-fire trivia knowledge. Only one champion will be left standing to take home up to $1 million and escape hearing the famous last words, “You are the weakest link. Goodbye.” TV-PG
NBC “AMERICAN SONG CONTEST””THE LIVE QUALIFIERS PART 3” ORIGINAL Show More
04/04/2022 (08:00PM – 10:00PM) (Monday) : In week 3 of the qualifiers, three artists from week 2 are revealed as advancing to the Semi-Finals. Twelve artists from across the country perform an original song to earn America’s vote.
04/08/2022 (09:00PM – 11:00PM) (Friday) : ALL-NEW FRIDAY DATELINE NBC ON THE MURDER OF FORMER ARKANSAS STATE SENATOR LINDA COLLINS
Dateline’s All-New Two-Hour “The Hands of a Killer” Airs Friday, April 8 at 9 p.m./8 p.m. CT Preview
THE STORY: When former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins is found fatally stabbed outside her home, investigators must determine if her murder is connected to her political career or her personal life.
REPORTED BY: Dennis Murphy WHERE: Pocahontas, Arkansas
INTERVIEWS WITH: Linda’s daughter Tate and son Butch, Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell, Arkansas State Senator Gary Stubblefield, Linda’s friends and more.
TBS Rat In The Kitchen – Thursday, April 7, 9:00PM Show More
Hosted by iconic roasting queen and comedian Natasha Leggero and celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre, Rat in the Kitchen is a game of high stakes cat and mouse where viewers get to play detective. A mix of professional chefs and passionate home cooks compete in a series of creative cooking challenges, earning cash in their bank for every dish that impresses Chef Ludo while attempting to expose an undercover mole (the rat) determined to sabotage the dishes and undermine their chances at victory. At the close of each episode, both cooks and viewers will determine who they think is the rat. If the cooks guess correctly, they win their bank, but if successfully duped, then the rat walks away with the cheddar.
TBS Full Frontal with Samantha Bee – Thursday, April 7, 10:00PM Show More
Sick to death of the GOP flaunting their garbage bigotry pre-midterms and tossing around the P-word like it’s nothing. We’re getting into it on tonight’s brand new show. Plus, books MATTER and Amanda Palmer shows us why! 10pm on TBS!
USA Network WWE RAW – Monday, April 4, 8:00PM Show More
From wrestlinginc.com: WWE RAW Preview For Tonight: The Biggest RAW Of The Year, Veer Mahaan
The biggest WWE RAW of the year will take place tonight from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas with fallout from WrestleMania 38.
No WrestleMania-related matches or segments have been announced for the RAW After WrestleMania as of this writing, but it’s expected that new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will be appearing. It’s interesting to note that Reigns is not being advertised by the WWE website or the arena, and Brock Lesnar is also not advertised.
WWE has confirmed that Veer Mahaan will finally make his red brand re-debut tonight after months of vignettes and squashes on WWE Main Event. There is no word on who he will face tonight.
Cody Rhodes is expected to make his RAW return on tonight’s show for a follow-up to his WrestleMania win over Seth Rollins. Rhodes will reportedly be a regular member of the RAW roster moving forward, and noted on Instagram that he can’t wait to have a live mic on tonight’s show.
RAW will also likely feature more on the new alliance between WWE Hall of Famer Edge and Damian Priest. Edge was reported to be leading a new heel stable on RAW, and then Priest provided a distraction that helped Edge defeat AJ Styles at WrestleMania.
The WWE Events website has the following Superstars advertised for tonight – Priest, Styles, Rollins, new RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, and Kevin Owens.
There’s no word yet on potential surprises for tonight’s RAW, but we will keep you updated.
USA Network MUD, SWEAT & BEARDS – Monday, April 4, 11:00PM Show More
It’s game on, mother nature! This spring, USA Network will embark into the great outdoors with its four-part adventure series “Mud, Sweat and Beards,” premiering on Monday, April 4 at 11pm ET/PT, immediately following WWE Raw. On each episode of this all-new show, world-class wilderness experts and real-life best friends Donny Dust and Ray Livingston will tackle some of the earth’s most remote locations to do what they love and do best: build primitive paradises.
USA Network WWE NXT – Tuesday, April 5, 8:00PM Show More
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USA Network Temptation Island – Wednesday, April 6, 10:00PM Show More
Broken Promises – TBA
USA Network THE COURTSHIP – Wednesday, April 6, 11:00PM Show More
Table Manners – TBA
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ABC Movie: The Ten Commandments (4/9) (Rebroadcast.) Show More
ABC MOVIE Airing Saturday, April 09, 2022 (7:00 PM-11:44 PM EST) on ABC. The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille, shot in VistaVision (color by Technicolor), and released by Paramount Pictures. Based on the 1949 novel Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, the 1859 novel Pillar of Fire by J. H. Ingraham, the 1937 novel On Eagle’s Wings by A. E. Southon, and the Book of Exodus, The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of the life of Moses, an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the deliverer of his real brethren, the enslaved Hebrews, and thereafter leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai, where he receives, from God, the Ten Commandments. The film stars Charlton Heston in the lead role, Yul Brynner as Rameses, Anne Baxter as Nefretiri, Edward G. Robinson as Dathan, Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora, Debra Paget as Lilia, and John Derek as Joshua; and features Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sethi, Nina Foch as Bithiah, Martha Scott as Yochabel, Judith Anderson as Memnet, and Vincent Price as Baka, among others. Trailer
TINA SUSPECTS THE NEW TEACHER AT GEMMA’S SCHOOL MAY NOT BE WHO SHE CLAIMS TO BE, ON A REBROADCAST OF “THE NEIGHBORHOOD,” MONDAY, APRIL 4
Nicole Sullivan Guest Stars as Alexis, a New Teacher at Gemma’s School
“Welcome To The Sister From Another Mister” – When Gemma hires Alexis (guest star Nicole Sullivan) to teach at her school, Tina suspects the new teacher may not be quite who she claims to be. Also, Calvin tries to save the community baseball field where he first taught Malcolm how to play, on the CBS Original series THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Monday, April 4 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 10/4/21)
WRITTEN BY: Malik S.
DIRECTED BY: Victor Gonzalez Promo
AFTER ABISHOLA MOVES IN WITH BOB AND REDECORATES WITH HIS BLESSING, THE COUPLE THROWS A HOUSEWARMING PARTY WHERE FRIENDS AND FAMILY VOICE THEIR OPINIONS ON HER TASTE, ON A REBROADCAST OF “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, APRIL 4
“Dud” – After returning home from their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola moves into Bob’s house, and with his blessing, she redecorates to make the place her own. At their housewarming party, their friends and family make their opinions on Abishola’s taste known, on the CBS Original series BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, April 4 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 10/4/21)
STORY BY: Al Higgins, Gina Yashere and Carla Filisha
TELEPLAY BY: Nathan Chetty, Ibet Inyang Beneche and Marla DuMont
DIRECTED BY: Beth McCarthy-Miller Promo
NCIS INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF A BELOVED NAVY COMMANDER WHO TRAINED SOME OF THE BEST ATHLETES IN THE COUNTRY, ON A REBROADCAST OF “NCIS,” MONDAY, APRIL 4
“False Start” – NCIS investigates the death of a beloved Navy commander who trained some of the top athletes in the country, on the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, April 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 11/1/21)
WRITTEN BY: Christopher J. Waild and Katherine Beattie
DIRECTED BY: James Whitmore, Jr. Promo
WHEN EVIDENCE TO PUT AWAY A DRUG KINGPIN IS STOLEN, LUCY GOES UNDERCOVER AT AN UNDERGROUND POKER TOURNAMENT TO FIND OUT WHICH HIGH-ROLLER IS BEHIND THE CRIME, ON A REBROADCAST OF “NCIS: HAWAI`I,” MONDAY, APRIL 4
“The Game” – When evidence to put away a drug kingpin is stolen, Lucy goes undercover at an underground poker tournament to find out which high-roller is behind the crime. Also, Lucy’s feelings are in turmoil when Whistler’s ex-girlfriend arrives in town, on the CBS Original series NCIS: HAWAI`I, Monday, April 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. (OAD 1/17/22)
WRITTEN BY: Noah Evslin & Amy Rutberg
DIRECTED BY: James Hayman Promo
THE TEAM WORKS TO EXTRACT KEY INFO FROM A VULNERABLE 9/11 WIDOW UNWITTINGLY “DATING” THE MANIPULATIVE LEADER OF A TERRORIST GROUP PLANNING AN ATTACK, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI,” TUESDAY, APRIL 5
“Fire and Rain” – The team attempts to extract key information from a vulnerable 9/11 widow, Hannah Thompson (Janel Moloney), who is shocked that her new “boyfriend” is the manipulative leader of a terrorist group planning an attack. Also, Scola is reminded of his brother’s death on 9/11, and Tiffany worries about his emotional choices during the investigation, on the CBS Original series FBI, Tuesday, April 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. (OAD 12/7/21)
WRITTEN BY: Rick Eid
DIRECTED BY: Sharat Raju Promo
CBS FBI: INTERNATIONAL – Tuesday, April 5 Show More
KELLETT AND THE FLY TEAM ARE PULLED INTO AN INVESTIGATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND, WHEN ONE OF HER INFORMANTS WHO’S LINKED TO A ROBBERY AND MURDER ASKS FOR HELP CLEARING HIS NAME, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI: INTERNATIONAL,” TUESDAY, APRIL 5
“Close to the Sun” – Kellett and the Fly Team reluctantly join an investigation in Northern Ireland, when one of Kellett’s shifty yet valuable informants who’s arrested for his connection to a robbery and murder, calls her to help clear his name, on the CBS Original series FBI: INTERNATIONAL, Tuesday, April 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. (OAD 1/11/22)
WRITTEN BY: Hussain Pirani
DIRECTED BY: Rob Greenlea Promo
THE TEAM INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF A PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER’S WIFE, WHO WAS A FAMOUS LIFESTYLE GURU, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI: MOST WANTED,” TUESDAY, APRIL 5
Alana De La Garza Guest Stars as Her “FBI” Series Character,
Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille
“Gladiator” – The team investigates the murder of a professional basketball player’s wife, who was a famous lifestyle guru. Also, Kristin and her ex-husband grow closer, and Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille (FBI series star Alana De La Garza) checks in with the team on the high-profile case, on the CBS Original series FBI: MOST WANTED, Tuesday, April 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 11/16/21)
WRITTEN BY: Spindrift Beck
DIRECTED BY: Tess Malone Promo
MEEMAW OPENS A SECRET GAMBLING ROOM, ON A REBROADCAST OF “YOUNG SHELDON,” THURSDAY, APRIL 7
“Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room” – Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements. Also, Meemaw opens a gambling room, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, April 7 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 10/28/21)
STORY BY: Steven Molaro & Nick Bakay & Nadiya Chettiar
TELEPLAY BY: Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
DIRECTED BY: Alex Reid Promo
JUST AS SAM AND JAY ARE ABOUT TO HOST A FRIEND’S WEDDING THAT WOULD PROVIDE GREAT PUBLICITY FOR THEIR B&B, THE GHOST OF HETTY’S HUSBAND TRIES TO RUIN IT, ON A REBROADCAST OF “GHOSTS,” THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Matt Walsh Guest Stars as Hetty’s Husband, Elias Woodstone
“The Vault” – Just as Sam and Jay are set to host a friend’s wedding that could get their B&B business off the ground, the ghost of Hetty’s husband, Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), tries to ruin it, on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, Thursday, April 7 (8:31-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. (OAD 1/20/22)
WRITTEN BY: Joe Port and Joe Wiseman
DIRECTED BY: Christine Gernon Promo
WHILE MARY’S AWAY, GEORGE SR. FINDS HIMSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF MISSY’S LOVE LIFE, ON A REBROADCAST OF “YOUNG SHELDON,” THURSDAY, APRIL 7
“Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy” – Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation. Also, Georgie has a solution for Meemaw’s business woes, and George Sr. gives advice on Missy’s love life, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, April 7 (9:00-9:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 11/4/21)
STORY BY: Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Connor Kilpatrick
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro & Nadiya Chettiar & Yael Glouberman
DIRECTED BY: Jeremy Howe Promo
MAGGIE, OA AND THE TEAM MUST STOP A HACKER WHO IS DISABLING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT IN SEVERAL NEW YORK CITY HOSPITALS, INCLUDING ONE WHERE JUBAL’S SON AWAITS AN IMPORTANT SURGERY, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI,” SATURDAY, APRIL 9
“Hacktivist” – Maggie, OA and the team must stop a hacker who is disabling life-saving equipment in several New York City hospitals, while demanding a full investigation into the recently deceased patients of a local psychiatric facility. With Jubal’s son waiting for important surgery at one of the impacted hospitals, Jubal’s adamant about remaining involved in the case despite Isobel’s reservations, on FBI, Saturday, April 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 9/28/21)
WRITTEN BY: Claire Demorest
DIRECTED BY: Jean De Segonzac
CBS FBI: MOST WANTED – Saturday, April 9 Show More
NEW FUGITIVE TASK FORCE MEMBER KRISTIN GAINES JOINS JESS AND THE TEAM, AS THEY HEAD TO D.C. TO FIND A DANGEROUS FUGITIVE FROM THE JAN. 6 CAPITOL RIOT, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI: MOST WANTED,” SATURDAY, APRIL 9
“Patriots” – New Fugitive Task Force member Kristin Gaines joins Jess and the team, as they head to D.C. to find a dangerous fugitive from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, on FBI: MOST WANTED, Saturday, April 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (OAD 9/28/21)
WRITTEN BY: Richard Sweren
DIRECTED BY: Peter Stebbings Promo
The CW World’s Funniest Animals – Sunday, April 3 Show More
ONE HOUR SPECIAL
“World’s Funniest Animals: Spring Fling” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
BRING ON THE CUTENESS – Elizabeth Stanton hosts this adorable Springtime special. All the funniest animal videos the internet and beyond has to offer this spring! Messy mutts, cheeky cats, baby bunnies and baby chic fashion shows! All this and more while featuring commentary from Mikalah Gordon, Brian Cooper, Carmen Hodgson, Neel Ghosh, Maiara Walsh, Brandon Rodgers, Noah Matthews and Ed Alonzo. The special is produced by Associated Television International. Original airdate 4/30/2021.
“6 ‘N the Mornin'” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
NOT EVERYTHING IS EASY – With summer ending and their college football careers beginning, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) tries to adjust to more than his brutal workout schedule. Olivia (Samantha Logan) is excited for her new job, but it isn’t what she anticipated. Patience (Chelsea Tavares) asks Layla (Greta Onieogou) for help with Coop (Bre-Z) in getting her motivated, but their plan doesn’t go as expected. Asher (Cody Christian) runs into someone from his past and learns what has really been going on. Meanwhile, Grace (Karimah Westbrook) joins the search committee for a new a principal and has someone in mind for the job. Christine Swanson directed the episode written by John A. Norris (#410). Original airdate 3/7/2022. Promo
The CW All American: Homecoming – Monday, April 4 Show More
“Love and War” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
GOOD INTENTIONS – When Damon (Peyton Alex Smith) and JR (Sylvester Powell) devise a plan to help boost the baseball team’s morale, they realize they have their work cut out for them when an unforeseen obstacle enters that could derail their efforts. Simone (Geffri Maya) tries to extend an olive branch to Thea (Camille Hyde), but things don’t turn out as she was expecting. As the RA in her dorm, Keisha (Netta Walker) is met with constant complaints and in the midst of it all, a secret she has been keeping from a friend is revealed. Meanwhile, a former student offers Amara (Kelly Jenrette) a tempting offer, but Coach Marcus (Cory Hardrict) makes a surprising discovery that might be of more interest to Amara. Mitchell Edwards also stars. Sheelin Choksey directed the episode written by Cam’ron Moore (#103). Original airdate 3/7/2022. Every episode of ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
The CW Superman & Lois – Tuesday, April 5 Show More
“Girl… You’ll Be A Woman, Soon” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
THINGS TAKE A TURN ON SARAH’S (INDE NAVARETTE) BIG DAY – Lana (Emmanuelle Chriqui), Kyle (Erik Valdez) and Sarah (Inde Navarette) prepare for Sarah’s quinceañera, but things don’t end up going as smoothly as they had hoped. Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) finds himself struggling with feelings of guilt about what happened to John Irons (Wole Parks) and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) worries that she might have been wrong about Ally (guest star Rya Kihlstedt). Meanwhile, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) learns that Ret. General Samuel Lane (Dylan Walsh) is planning to train Jordan (Alex Garfin). Lastly, Chrissy (Sofia Hasmik) goes searching for the truth about Lois. Tayler Buck also stars. The episode was directed by Diana Valentine and written by Rina Mimoun & Adam Mallinger (#205). Original airdate 2/22/2022. Every episode of SUPERMAN & LOIS will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
“Homecoming” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
RESPECT FOR TRADITION – It’s Homecoming in Port Oswego and Naomi (Kaci Walfall) and her fellow students are buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the town’s longstanding event, but the tension between Nathan (Daniel Puig) and Anthony (Will Meyers) escalates when Anthony feels his hometown tradition is being disrespected by a military kid. Meanwhile, Naomi discovers a potential new source of information, but they may know more than she bargained for. A revelation from his encounter with the bounty hunter sends Dee (Alexander Wraith) looking for answers about someone from his past, while Zumbado (Cranston Johnson) has a run in with Greg (Barry Watson) and Jennifer (Mouzam Makkar). Also starring Mary-Charles Jones. Kent Faulcon directed the episode written by Stacy A. Littlejohn (#106). Original airdate 3/1/2022. Every episode of NAOMI will be available to stream on CWTV.com and The CW App the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
The CW Whose Line Is It Anyway? – Saturday, April 9 Show More
“Kyle Richards 2” – (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
LAUGHING NEVER GOES OUT OF STLYE – WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY KYLE RICHARDS (“THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS”) – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jonathan Mangum put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#1008). Original airdate 4/9.2022.
The CW Masters Of Illusion – Saturday, April 9 Show More
“All the King’s Clubs, Motorcycles, and Let’s Get Small” – (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
MAGIC FUN FOR EVERYONE – Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines – all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Hans Klok, Tommy Wind, Kyle Marlett, Michael Turco, Nick Lewin, Alexandria Duvivier and Ed Alonzo (#710). Original airdate 7/17/2020.
“THE SIMPSONS” – (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
FAT TONY IS MAGGIE’S GODFATHER ON “THE SIMPSONS” SUNDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX
Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson in the “A Made Maggie” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, April 3 (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-3303) (TV-PG D, L, V) Promo
“BOB’S BURGERS” – (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
ITS BEACH CLEAN-UP DAY ON “BOB’S BURGERS” SUNDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX
When the Belcher kids participate in a beach clean-up for Wagstaff Volunteer Day, Louise gets drawn into a battle of wits with Mr. Fischoeder. Meanwhile, Teddy surprises Bob and Linda with a new look in the “Beach, Please” episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, April 3 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-1105) (TV-PG L)
Guest Voice Cast: David Herman as Mr. Frond/Customer; Zach Galifianakis as Felix; Bill Hader as Mickey; Andy Kindler as Mort; Kevin Kline as Mr. Fischoeder; Jenny Slate as Sonya/Tammy; Bobby Tisdale as Zeke Promo
“THE SIMPSONS” – (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
MARGE SIMPSON AND MR. BURNS BATTLE OVER A FOOTBALL PLAYER ON “THE SIMPSONS” SUNDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX
Beck Bennett (“Saturday Night Live”), Adam Schefter and John Mulaney (“Big Mouth”) Make Guest-Voice Appearances
Marge and Mr. Burns fight for the soul of a brash young football prodigy in the “The Longest Marge” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, April 3 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-3305) (TV-PG L, V)
Guest Voice Cast: Beck Bennett as Grayson, Adam Schefter as himself, John Mulaney as Warburton Parker Promo
“THE GREAT NORTH” – (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
BEEF’S FORMER CELEBRITY IDOL RETURNS TO LONE MOOSE ON “THE GREAT NORTH” SUNDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX
J.K. Simmons Returns as “Tusk Johnson”
Former celebrity mountain man Tusk Johnson returns to Lone Moose with a big favor to ask of Beef and Wolf. Meanwhile, Honeybee enters a contest to win her own mall kiosk in the “From Tusk Til Dawn Adventure” episode of THE GREAT NORTH airing Sunday, April 3 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GRN-207) (TV-14 D, L, V)
Guest Voice Cast: Kevin Avery as Jarvis Dufraine and Jerry; Krizia Bajos as Ruthina; Ashley Nicole Black as Lotion Leslie; Drew Droege as Cal; Chris Garcia as Dan; David Herman as Guy Fieri, Captain Randy; Jaime Moyer as Jennifer; J. K. Simmons as Tusk Johnson; Tiffany Smith as Dabbie; Julio Torres Kelvin Yu as Crispin and Seaman Sammy Promo
“BOB’S BURGERS” – (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
THE BELCHERS VISIT A RETIREMENT HOME ON “BOB’S BURGERS” SUNDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX
Stephanie Beatriz (“Encanto”) Guest-Voices
When Bob volunteers to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home, Louise gets stuck helping him on his most intense cooking day of the year. Meanwhile, Gene and Tina try to help Zeke entertain the residents in the “Stuck in the Kitchen with You” episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, April 3 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-1106) (TV-PG L)
Guest Voice Cast: Stephanie Beatriz as Deirdre; David Herman as Lillian Bosco; Gary Cole as Sergeant Bosco; Bobby Tisdale as Zeke/Zeke’s Grandma Promo
“FAMILY GUY” – (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
PA: Viewer discretion is advised.
PETER AND QUAGMIRE MIMIC EACH OTHER’S BEHAVIOR WHEN THEY ACCIDENTIALLY SWITCH UNDERWEAR ON “FAMILY GUY” SUNDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX
Patton Oswalt Guest-Voices
When Peter and Quagmire accidentally switch underwear, they begin to mimic the other’s behavior. Meanwhile, Stewie and Doug agree to commit each other’s murders in the “Brief Encounter” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, April 3 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FG-1819) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)
Guest Voices: Patton Oswalt as Tyler; Chris Parnell as Doug Promo
“9-1-1” – (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
PA: Viewer discretion is advised.
THE 118 RACE TO RESCUE A FAMILY TRAPPED IN A MOVING VEHICLE RIGGED TO EXPLODE IN AN ENCORE OF THE SPRING PREMIERE OF “9-1-1” MONDAY, APRIL 4, ON FOX
Athena, Bobby and the 118 “speed” to the rescue to save a family whose pick-up truck has been rigged with a pipe bomb which will detonate if the vehicle slows under 55 miles an hour. Meanwhile, Eddie has a rough transition into his new job, Buck makes an impulsive relationship decision and Hen is reluctant to accept her new partner in Chimney’s absence in an encore of the “Outside Looking In” spring premiere episode of 9-1-1 airing Monday, April 4 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (NIN-511) (TV-14 L, V)
Guest Cast: Arielle Kebbel as Lucy Donato; Brad Durfee as Jonah Greenway; Anirudh Pisharody as Ravi; Megan West as Taylor Kelly Promo
“9-1-1: LONE STAR” – (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
PA: Viewer Discretion is advised.
AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT BRINGS AN ICE STORM TO AUSTIN IN AN ENCORE OF THE SEASON PREMIERE OF “9-1-1: LONE STAR” MONDAY, APRIL 4, ON FOX
An unexpected arctic cold front brings an ice storm to Austin and a variety of weather-related emergencies. Meanwhile, Owen deals with the fallout of the 126 closing, as Tommy, T.K. and Gillian settle into new employment and Judd and Grace prepare for the birth of their first baby in an encore of the “The Big Chill,” Season Three premiere episode of 9-1-1: LONE STAR airing Monday, April 4 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (NLS-301) (TV-14 D,L,V)
Guest Cast: Billy Burke as Billy Tyson; Julie Benz as Sadie Promo
FOX I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE – Saturday, April 9 Show More
“I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE” – (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
CAN YOU GUESS WHO THE GOOD SINGERS ARE? ON AN ENCORE OF THE SEASON PREMIERE OF “I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE” SATURDAY, APRIL 9, ON FOX
Hosted by Ken Jeong, permanent panelists Cheryl Hines and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and an additional rotating panel of celebrity detectives, must help one contestant tell the difference between good and bad singers, without ever hearing them sing a note. With $100,000 on the line and the celebrity panel by their side, the contestant will attempt to weed out the bad “Secret Voices” from the good, based on a series of clues, interrogation and lip synch challenges. New this season, contestants are given one chance to use the “Golden Mic,” which grants them advice from one secret mystery celebrity. In the end, the singer whom the contestant picks will reveal if they are good or bad in a duet performance with Jewel, resulting in an amazing musical collaboration or a totally hilarious train wreck in an encore of the “Episode 1: Jewel, Bow Wow, Cheyenne Jackson, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Houghton” season premiere episode of I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE airing Saturday, April 9 (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT) on FOX. (VOI-204) (TV-PG D,L)
NBC “AMERICAN SONG CONTEST””THE QUALIFIERS PART 2” Show More
04/03/2022 (07:00PM – 09:00PM) (Sunday) : The qualifiers continue with the reveal of which three acts from the Qualifiers Premiere are moving on to the Semi-Finals. The next batch of 11 artists take the stage with original music to compete to win the country’s vote for best hit song.
NBC “THE ENDGAME””FAIRYTALE WEDDING” REPEAT Show More
04/04/2022 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Monday) : A kidnapping orchestrated by Elena puts Val to the test as her past resurfaces and becomes a part of the bigger play. The FBI Task Force contends with an unexpected turn of events in one of the banks. TV-14 Promo
NBC “DATELINE WEEKEND MYSTERY””SA3129A” ORIGINAL Show More
04/09/2022 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Saturday) : DATELINE NBC TO AIR SECRETS OF LAKE SEMINOLE AND FAMILY SECRETS ON SATURDAY
Dateline’s “Secrets of Lake Seminole” Airs Saturday, April 9 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT
Due to NBC’s primetime schedule, the broadcast will air according to the following time zones: Eastern: airs at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday; Central: airs at 7 p.m. CT on Saturday; Pacific and Mountain: check your local listings.
THE STORY: When experienced outdoorsman Mike Williams disappears on a duck hunting trip on Lake Seminole, authorities first believe he could have drowned or been eaten by alligators until his mother presses law enforcement to reopen the case.
REPORTED BY: Dennis Murphy WHERE: Seminole, Florida
INTERVIEWS WITH: Mike’s mother Cheryl Williams, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent Michael DeVaney and others.
Now in its 30th season, Dateline NBC is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.
04/09/2022 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Saturday) : Dateline’s “Family Secrets” Airs Saturday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT
Due to NBC’s primetime schedule, the broadcast will air according to the following time zones: Eastern: airs at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday; Central: airs at 8 p.m. CT on Saturday; Pacific and Mountain: check your local listings.
THE STORY: The investigation into the death of entrepreneur Christopher Northam Sr. reveals secrets and a list of potential enemies.
REPORTED BY: Keith Morrison WHERE: Roseville, California
INTERVIEWS WITH: Christopher’s son Codi Northam, Detective Kurt Leatherman and others.
Now in its 30th season, Dateline NBC is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.
NBC “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE””Johnny Knoxville / System Of A Down” ORIGINAL Show More
4/9/22 (Saturday) (11:29 PM) – Johnny Knoxville is the guest host; System Of A Down is the musical guest.
Episode aired May 7, 2005. Sketches include – cold open: Paula Abdul (Amy Poehler) is bedding American Idol contestants; Paula Abdul cameo;
monologue: castmembers, Sophie Michaels [real], Don Pardo prank Knoxville Jackass-style;
TV commercial: Mom Jeans {rerun};
skit: needlers Sally (Poehler) & Dan (Seth Meyers) are The Couple That Should Be Divorced;
skit: Donald Trump (Darrell Hammond) tapes a commercial for Domino’s cheeseburger pizza;
TV show: Donatella Versace (Maya Rudolph) visits her mom (Rachel Dratch) in Italy on Mother’s Day;
skit: abductee (Will Forte) learns science isn’t motive for alien’s (Knoxville) anal probes;
song: musical guest System Of A Down performs “B.Y.O.B.”;
news: Forte sings a Mother’s Day song to mom Patti [real] about her future death;
news: Ritchie B.’s interpreter doesn’t appreciate his black stereotype jokes;
news: Tina Fey & Poehler sing the theme song for cheap shoes bearing the Bobos brand;
news: Fey & Poehler mark the passing of Weekend Update founding editor Herb Sargent;
skit: transwoman (Knoxville), grandma (Maya Rudolph), new mom (Poehler) brunch on Mother’s Day;
skit: Andy disrupts a telethon by shouting “Oh no!” when callers try to pledge;
skit: Merv The Perv & brother Irv (Knoxville) disgust Victoria’s Secret customers;
misc: Paula Abdul [real] introduces musical guest;
song: System Of A Down performs “Aerials”;
TV show: extensive broadcast news team includes a clock factory arsonist (Chris Parnell);
Film: “Bear City” by T. Sean Shannon- an anthropomorphic ursine leaves a bar; and
TV commercial: You Might Be A Gay Redneck If you’re Jeff Foxworthy’s half-brother (Knoxville).
OTHER
These TV shows come out on DVD April 5: “Before We Die: Season 1;” “CSI: Vegas – Season One” (also on Blu-ray); “The Handmaid’s Tale: Fourth Season;” “MEGALOBOX 2: NOMAD – The Complete Season” (only on Blu-ray); “Nature: Animals With Cameras – Season 2;” and “Pokémon Journeys: The Series Season 23 – Destination: Coronation!.”
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Diane: Yes, and for many years that was the kindest thing I could do for him. I mean, to not burden him with my chaos. And — and — and, what, going back, admitting to him that I’d faked my death? I mean, how could I do that to him? How could I just upturn his life again?
Jack: Exactly. It is the one decent thing you did in this whole marvelous journey of self-discovery. Good for you. Congratulations. But we both know there’s more. What is it you want, Diane? Attention? Absolution? Money? All three? Just tell me what you’re after so we can be done with this.
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Jack: You said yourself he’s a grown man. He has built a wonderful life with his family. You think I’m gonna let you destroy that? Poison his life in Italy? No. Never. So, you go back to your new and improved life. I’ll go back to Genoa City and forget this ever happened.
Diane: But you won’t. You can’t. That’s not the man you are, Jack. You love Kyle with your whole heart. And half of him is me.
Jack: He grieved, Diane.
Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]
Jack: Cried himself to sleep night after night. His mother died. She was killed. He was lost, confused. Heartbroken. He had his mother ripped from his life. I know this because I was there. I held him. I tried to comfort him by telling him it wouldn’t always hurt so much, that I would always be there to protect him. Why would I stop doing that now?!
Diane: Our son needs me in his life. He deserves his mother.
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From multiple Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf and the team behind the hit series “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med,” “Chicago P.D.” is a riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department’s elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city’s most heinous offenses – organized crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders and beyond.
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Here was my question for Josh: “What can you tell us about your character, Joel?”
Renée was also asked how much the prosthetics, costumes and wigs affect her performance and whether those present any special challenges. Renée laughed at that question and said that most of them would agree that using those things benefit an actor as it’s “part of your toolkit that makes it …easier to achieve what it is that you’re trying to, in terms of telling someone else’s story.” Speaking as an actor, she said that “the further you are away from yourself, the safer you feel to explore.” All of the actors went through “pretty remarkable transformations” to represent the real people. She asked Judy if that was “half the fun.” Judy agreed that it does make it easier to act like the person when you “have all that stuff on” and that it is like you’re “hiding” and “don’t feel as vulnerable.” She added, “And the crew is always surprised to see what you really look like when you do show up as yourself.” She laughed.
Creator/Producer Jenny also added, “Yes, we’re so lucky to have Renée embodying this totally unique character, and on the show, a lot of the absurdity comes from Pam herself.” She addressed the question about the tone of the show. She described how they had to have a real balance between the tragic story and how it was “so disturbing and unspeakable,” as well as showing the “absurd details that Pam really did or said.” The heart of show, she relayed, was Betsy and her family, and “that grounding emotional center with Russ, or Betsy’s daughter, Mariah. And so, when you’re really feeling their raw pain and frustration, it can actually make Pam’s actions all the more upsetting. So, I’d say it’s a real push and pull between the levity and the drama. It’s like a hybrid.”
Renée was also asked about using prosthetics on the show to look like Pam. This type of process was pretty new to Renée, so she learned quite a bit about it. Apparently the pieces often fall off or turn into something else by the end of the day. She had to learn to act more with her whole body covered in these prosthetics. She had to learn a new skill. At the beginning of shooting, it took “about four hours” by prosthetic makeup designer & creator Arjen Tuiten and his team, but then because of his “genius,” they were able to cut it down to 2 1/2 hours. She found it to be quite “fun creatively.” Then she reflected that it might make her “a crazy person to find that fun, gluing stuff to your head every day, but I did find it fun.” She said that Judy also had some prosthetics, but Judy replied that she just put on a wig. Everyone laughed at that. Josh pointed out that she also had contacts to deal with. This article offers free shipping on qualified products, https://www.fakewatch.is/product-category/richard-mille/rm-53-01/ or buy online and pick up in store today at Medical Department.
Jenny replied that they tried as much as possible to stick to the facts, which they had from court transcripts and video coverage (thanks to NBC news). She pointed out that “there’s certainly the law enforcement and prosecution side of the story that is very specific to this town and brings out one of our greater themes, which is about confirmation bias, and what happened to Russ Faria.”
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