The Brainerd Dispatch TV Week March 25th 2018

Cover Story

Late Laughs

Roll out the welcome mat:

Conner family returns

to the airwaves in ‘Roseanne’ reboot

By Kyla Brewer TV Media

Television’s earliest moms were impeccably coiffed happy homemakers. In the late 1980s, however, a new TV mom broke the mold and took over prime time. Roseanne Conner (Roseanne Barr, “The Roseanne Show”) was no June Cleaver. She wasn’t even Wilma Flintstone — and that seemed to be the reason people identified with her. Far from a perfect housewife, Roseanne was a much more realistic representation of the blue-collar mother, wife, sister and friend.

Now, she’s returning to prime time to deliver another slice of honest American life as Barr reunites with her TV family in the premiere of the nine-episode reboot of “Roseanne,” airing Tuesday, March 27, on ABC. The working class Conner family once again faces economic challenges as they live paycheck to paycheck in the small town of Lanford, Ill.

The original “Roseanne” was a huge hit, thanks to its gritty yet witty portrayal of average America, and it ran for nine successful seasons between 1988 and 1997. In the original series finale, it was revealed that the whole show had been a story written by Roseanne Conner about her life. It

was a controversial ending, and one that will be addressed throughout the new run of the series, as Barr had always hoped.

“In the original series, I always wanted to have the 10th year so I could do exactly what I did in these nine [episodes], which was to finish and complete the story of this family,” Barr explained at the 2018 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour.

The entire main cast is back for the reboot. John Goodman (“The Big Lebowski,” 1998) co-stars as Roseanne’s husband, Dan Conner. Sara Gilbert (“The Talk”), who also serves as an executive producer on the series alongside Barr, plays daughter Darlene, and Alicia Goranson (“Boys Don’t Cry,” 1999) returns as eldest daughter Becky. Sarah Chalke (“Scrubs”), who portrayed Becky in later seasons of the original series, also appears in the new show as a different character, Andrea. Michael Fishman (“Undrafted,” 2016) reprises his role as Roseanne and Dan’s son, D.J., and Emmy winner Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird,” 2017) steps back into the role of Roseanne’s sister, Jackie Harris.

Fans of the original series might have been surprised to see Goodman’s name on the roster, as his death was revealed at the end of the

original series run. Goodman seemed satisfied with how Dan’s death is addressed when we spoke at the TCA Press Tour: “I thought it was a clever way to do it, handle it and get it out of the way,” the actor said.

In addition to the main cast, other favorites from the show’s first run are also slated to return. American Theatre Hall of Famer Estelle Parsons (“Bonnie and Clyde,” 1967) stars as Roseanne’s mother, Beverly Harris. Comedian Sandra Bernhard (“Brooklyn NineNine”) reprises her role as Roseanne’s friend, Nancy Bartlett. Natalie West (“Nate and Margaret,” 2012) once again appears as Roseanne’s friend and Dan’s stepmother, Crystal Anderson. “Grey’s Anatomy’s” James Pickens Jr. stars as Chuck Mitchell, and Adilah Barnes (“Tracy Takes On...”) returns as his wife, Anne-Marie. Johnny Galecki (“The Big Bang Theory”) returns for one episode to reprise his role as David.

Also of note is Christopher Lloyd’s (“Back to the Future,” 1985) gueststarring role as Bev’s boyfriend, Lou. He won’t be the only new face in Lanford. The revival welcomes new cast members Emma Kenney (“Shameless”) as Harris Conner, Ames McNamara (“At Home With

Amy Sedaris”) as Mark, and Jayden Rey (“Unforgettable”) as Mary.

Beyond the familiar and new faces, “Roseanne” fans can also look forward to the intricately recreated set. From the plaid sofa to the crocheted afghan, things haven’t changed much in the Conner house — even the dated wallpaper was recreated from photos from the original series. Goodman recalled that walking onto the set for the first time felt like coming home, and that’s exactly how viewers are sure to feel when the show returns.

The original series was immensely popular in its heyday and has graced many prestigious “best of” lists over the years as a result. The show and its stars won Emmys, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards and even a Peabody Award for Excellence in Television Broadcasting. Not only that, it reached the No. 1 spot in the Nielsen ratings in its second season, and often ranked in the top 20 throughout its run.

It remains to be seen whether ABC’s new version will live up to the original, but millions of TV viewers are eager to find out. If there’s one thing fans can be sure of, it’s that, much like the original, the new “Roseanne” won’t shy away from controversial topics. The show is expected to address topics such as health care, the opioid crisis, gender and illegal immigration. Many TV comedies tend to avoid such hotbutton issues, but Barr will tackle them head on in an effort to represent the many different opinions held by Americans, just as she did in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Check out the special one-hour premiere of “Roseanne,” airing Tuesday, March 27, on ABC.

Conan

At the Pyeongchang Olympics, a number of speed records were broken. Did you know that? By far the fastest was Mike Pence running away from male figure skaters.

Over the weekend, a lot of major companies announced they will be cutting ties with the NRA, including Delta, Hertz and Metlife. And here’s the one that shocked me: today, the NRA got dropped by ISIS.

The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

Last night was the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics. They had some crazy stuff, including a big conga line, a giant snow globe and glow-in-the-dark pandas on roller skates. When asked what inspired the pandas, they said, “shrooms.”

The big winner this year was Norway — they won a record 39 medals. Or one for each person who lives in Norway.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Donald Trump has been president for over a year now. At this point, I go to bed every night believing there’s nothing he could say or do that could possibly surprise me. Then the sun comes up.

Trump met with the nation’s governors and at the top of the agenda was the urgent problem of school shootings. Trump has said that maybe we should arm teachers. This idea has not been received well by people who have had or been a teacher.

The Late Late Show With James Corden

Former first lady Michelle Obama has announced that her memoir, entitled “Becoming,” will be published in November. The book will cover some of the most exciting times in Michelle Obama’s life, like that time she got $65 million to write a memoir.

To celebrate last year’s NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly meeting with local children in Washington, D.C., instead of visiting President Trump in the White House. It is really nice of the Golden State Warriors to visit a bunch of children instead of just one.

Late Night With Seth Meyers

A new report claims that California is the state with the worst quality of life. “Ha-ha!” said a New Yorker right before a rat fell in his mouth.

In a new interview, President Trump said that he would like to have a military parade on July 4th or Veterans Day. Added Trump: “Whichever one comes first.”

John Goodman stars in “Roseanne”

Sports

Sunday, March 25

8:30 a.m. FSN The Bass Dr. (0:30)

9:00 a.m. (15) KVRR Midwest Outdoors (0:30)

ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 E:60 (1:00)

FSN Jason Mitchell Outdoors (0:30)

GOLF Golf Semifinal WGC: Match Play. From Austin Country Club-- Austin, Texas (Live) (4:00)

NBCSN RFU Rugby English Premiership. L.W. vs. Lei. (Live) (2:00)

9:30 a.m. (15) KVRR Ultimate Outdoor Adventure (0:30)

FSN Keyes Outdoors (0:30)

10:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 H.S. Cheerleading High Kick and Pom Dance Team Championship.

From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex-- Orlando, Fla. (1:00)

FSN Trophy Fish Hunter (0:30)

10:30 a.m. FSN Fish Addictions TV (0:30)

11:00 a.m. (5) KSTP Midwest Outdoors (0:30)

(7) KCCO Ten Years of March Madness Confidential (1:00)

(11) KARE NHL Hockey Pha. at Pit.

From PPG Paints Arena-- Pittsburgh, Pa. (Live) (3:00)

ESPN NCAA Basketball Women’s Lexington Region Elite Eight Division I Tournament. From Rupp Arena-Lexington, Ky. (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 H.S. Cheerleading Hip Hop and Jazz Dance Team Championship.

From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex-- Orlando, Fla. (1:00)

FSN Fishing the Midwest (0:30)

NBCSN IAAF Half Marathon World Championship. Valencia, Calif. (2:00)

11:30 a.m. FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

Noon (7) KCCO The Road to the Final Four (Live) (1:00)

ESPN2 NCAA Baseball LSU at Vander.

From Hawkins Field-- Nashville, Tenn. (Live) (3:00)

FSN MLB Baseball Spring Training. Bos. vs. Min. From CenturyLink Sports Complex-- Fort Myers, Fla. (Live) (3:00)

1:00 p.m. (7) KCCO NCAA Basketball Elite Eight Division I Tournament. From TD Garden-- Boston, Mass. (Live) (2:30)

ESPN PBA Bowling Roth/ Holman Doubles Championship. From Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl-- Columbus, Ohio (2:00)

GOLF Golf Central Pre-game (Live) (0:30)

NBCSN Auto Racing American Flat Track Daytona TT. Daytona, Fla. (1:00)

1:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Golf Final Round Corales Punta Cana Resort & Club Championship. From Corales Golf Club- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Live) (2:30)

2:00 p.m. (11) KARE Golf Final WGC: Match Play. From Austin Country Club-Austin, Texas (Live) (4:00)

NBCSN Curling Women’s Gold Medal World Championship. From North Bay Memorial Gardens-- North Bay, Ont. (Live) (3:00)

3:00 p.m. ESPN Poker 2017 World Series. (1:00)

ESPN2 NCAA Hockey Division I Tournament. (Live) (2:30)

FSN Twins Season Preview (0:30)

3:30 p.m. (7) KCCO NCAA Basketball Elite Eight Division I Tournament. From CenturyLink Center-- Omaha, Neb. (Live) (2:30)

FSN Focused (0:30)

4:00 p.m. ESPN Poker 2017 World Series. (1:00)

FSN Snowboarding Slopestyle Final U.S. Open. Vail, Colo. (2:00)

GOLF CHAMPS Golf Final Round Rapsican Systems Classic. From Fallen Oak-- Biloxi, Miss. (Live) (2:00)

5:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:30)

NBCSN Sports Jeopardy! (0:30)

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 E:60 Pictures (0:30)

NBCSN NHL Live! (Live) (1:00)

6:00 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Softball

Women’s Tex.A&M at Fla. From Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium-Gainesville, Fla. (Live) (2:00)

FSN Dream. State. (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Final Round Kia Classic. From Aviara Golf Club-Carlsbad, Calif. (Live) (2:00)

6:30 p.m. ESPN NCAA Basketball

Women’s Kansas City Region Elite Eight Division I Tournament. From Sprint Center-- Kansas City, Mo. (Live) (2:00)

NBCSN NHL Hockey Bos. at Min. From Xcel Energy Center-- St. Paul, Minn. (Live) (2:45)

8:30 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:30)

ESPN2 Cornhole Johnsonville Championship. Las Vegas, Nev. (2:00)

9:00 p.m. FSN The Maestro: The Rollie Massimino Story (1:00)

GOLF Golf Final WGC: Match Play. From Austin Country Club-- Austin, Texas (4:00)

9:15 p.m. NBCSN NHL Overtime (Live) (0:45)

10:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:30)

FSN Sled Head 24/7 (0:30)

NBCSN NHL Sunday Shootout (Live) (0:30)

10:30 p.m. (9) KMSP Fox 9 Sports Now (0:30)

ESPN2 SportsCenter Special (0:30)

FSN Wolves Weekly (0:30)

NBCSN Alpine Skiing Women’s Slalom U.S. Championship. (1:00)

Monday, March 26

8:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Twins Season Preview (0:30)

GOLF Morning Drive (2:00)

NBCSN The Dan Patrick Show (Live) (3:00)

8:30 a.m. FSN Spotlight (0:30)

9:00 a.m. ESPN First Take (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN NCAA Baseball Min. vs. Neb. (2:00)

10:00 a.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

GOLF Golf Semifinal WGC: Match Play. From Austin Country Club-- Austin, Texas (3:00)

11:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 First Take (2:00)

FSN MLB Baseball Spring Training. Bos. vs. Min. From CenturyLink Sports Complex-- Fort Myers, Fla. (2:00) Noon (9) KAWE Classical Stretch: By Essentrics (0:30)

ESPN Outside the Lines (Live) (0:30)

NBCSN Super High Roller Cash Game (1:00)

12:30 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (Live) (1:30)

1:00 p.m. ESPN2 Jalen & Jacoby (Live) (0:30)

FSN MLS Soccer MIN at NYRB From Red Bull Arena-- Harrison, N.J. (2:00)

GOLF Golf Final WGC: Match Play. From Austin Country Club-- Austin, Texas (3:00)

NBCSN Super High Roller Cash Game (1:00)

1:30 p.m. ESPN2 Outside the Lines (0:30)

2:00 p.m. ESPN NBA: The Jump (Live) (1:00)

ESPN2 NFL Live (1:00)

NBCSN Super High Roller Cash Game (1:00)

7:00 p.m. ESPN2 H.S. Basketball Jam Fest. Atlanta, Ga. (Live) (1:30)

FSN NBA Basketball Mem. at Min. From Target Center-- Minneapolis, Minn. (Live) (2:30)

GOLF Feherty (1:00)

USA WWE Monday Night Raw (3:05)

8:00 p.m. ESPN NCAA Basketball Women’s Spokane Region Elite Eight Division I Tournament. From Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena-- Spokane, Wash. (Live) (2:00)

GOLF Feherty (1:00)

8:30 p.m. ESPN2 30 for 30 (1:30)

9:00 p.m. GOLF Feherty (1:00)

9:15 p.m. NBCSN NHL Overtime (Live) (0:45)

9:30 p.m. FSN Wolves Live Post-game (Live) (0:30)

GOLF Golf Channel Academy (0:30)

1:00 p.m. FSN Wolves Weekly (0:30)

GOLF School of Golf (0:30)

1:30 p.m. FSN NCAA Softball Women’s Min. vs. N.West. (1:30)

GOLF PGA Golf Final Round Corales Punta Cana Resort & Club Championship. From Corales Golf Club- (2:30)

3:00 p.m. ESPN SportsNation (Live) (0:30)

ESPN2 Intentional Talk (Live) (1:00)

FSN NBA Basketball Mem. at Min. From Target Center-- Minneapolis, Minn. (2:00)

4:30 p.m. ESPN Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

ESPN2 Highly Questionable (0:30)

5:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 Around the Horn (0:30)

FSN Wolves Weekly (0:30)

GOLF Golf Central (1:00)

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

FSN The Yearbook Published by PrepSpotlight.tv 2017-18 (0:30)

6:00 p.m. ESPN NCAA Basketball Semifinal NIT Tournament. From Madison Square Garden-- New York City, N.Y. (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

GOLF School of Golf (0:30)

6:30 p.m. FSN Wild Live Pre-game (Live) (0:30)

GOLF The Skill Code (0:30)

7:00 p.m. ESPN2 E:60 (2:00)

FSN NHL Hockey Min. at Nash. From Bridgestone Arena-- Nashville, Tenn. (Live) (2:30)

GOLF Golf Classics National Final 2016 Drive Chip and Putt Championship. (3:00)

9:00 a.m. ESPN First Take (Live) (2:00)

FSN NCAA Baseball Min. vs. Neb. (2:00)

10:00 a.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

GOLF Feherty (1:00)

HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (1:00)

11:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 First Take (1:00)

FSN NHL Hockey Min. at Nash. From Bridgestone Arena-- Nashville, Tenn. (2:00)

GOLF Masters Highlights (1:00) Noon (9) KAWE Classical Stretch: By Essentrics (0:30)

ESPN Outside the Lines (Live) (0:30)

ESPN2 Tennis Men’s and Women’s Quarter-final Miami Open. From Tennis Center at Crandon Park-- Key Biscayne, Fla. (Live) (4:00)

GOLF Inside the PGA Tour (0:30)

12:30 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (Live) (1:30)

GOLF PGA TOUR Champions Learning Center (0:30)

1:00 p.m. FSN MLS Soccer MIN at NYRB From Red Bull Arena-- Harrison, N.J. (2:00)

GOLF School of Golf (0:30)

1:30 p.m. GOLF Golf Channel Academy (0:30)

2:00 p.m. ESPN NBA: The Jump (Live) (1:00)

GOLF Inside the PGA Tour (0:30)

2:30 p.m. GOLF The Skill Code (0:30)

3:00 p.m. ESPN SportsNation (0:30)

FSN NHL Hockey Min. at Nash. From Bridgestone Arena-- Nashville, Tenn. (2:00)

GOLF Inside the PGA Tour (0:30)

NBCSN Auto Racing American Flat Track Daytona TT. Daytona, Fla. (1:00)

3:00 p.m. ESPN SportsNation (Live) (0:30)

ESPN2 Intentional Talk (Live) (1:00)

FSN MLB Baseball Spring Training. Bos. vs. Min. From CenturyLink Sports Complex-- Fort Myers, Fla. (2:00)

NBCSN Poker Masters. (1:00)

3:30 p.m. ESPN Highly Questionable (0:30)

4:00 p.m. ESPN Around the Horn (0:30)

ESPN2 SportsNation (0:30)

GOLF Golf Celebrity Skills Challenge. From Mauna Lani Golf Course-- Koala Coast, Hawaii (1:00)

NBCSN NASCAR America (Live) (1:00)

4:30 p.m. ESPN Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

NBCSN NHL Live! (Live) (1:00)

6:00 p.m. ESPN NCAA Basketball Women’s Albany Region Elite Eight Division I Tournament. From Times Union Center-- Albany, N.Y.

GOLF Golf Channel Academy

Tuesday, March 27

8:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Wolves Live Post-game (0:30)

GOLF Morning Drive (2:00)

NBCSN The Dan Patrick Show (Live) (3:00)

8:30 a.m. FSN Wolves Weekly (0:30)

9:00 a.m. ESPN First Take (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN MLS Soccer MIN at NYRB From Red Bull Arena-- Harrison, N.J. (2:00)

10:00 a.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

GOLF CHAMPS Golf Final Round Rapsican Systems Classic. From Fallen Oak-- Biloxi, Miss. (2:00)

11:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 First Take (1:00)

FSN NBA Basketball Mem. at Min. From Target Center-- Minneapolis, Minn. (2:00)

11:30 a.m. NBCSN Sweetwater (0:30)

Noon (9) KAWE Classical Stretch: By Essentrics (0:30)

ESPN MLB Baseball Spring Training. Chi.C. vs. Bos. From Jet Blue Park-- Fort Myers, Fla. (Live) (3:00)

ESPN2 Outside the Lines (Live) (0:30)

GOLF The Skill Code (0:30)

12:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (Live) (1:30)

TNT NBA Basketball Cle. at Mia. From American Airlines Arena-- Miami, Fla. (Live) (2:30)

USA WWE Super Smackdown (2:00)

8:00 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Live Scoreboard (Live) (0:30)

8:30 p.m. ESPN NCAA Basketball Semifinal NIT Tournament. From Madison Square Garden-- New York City, N.Y. (Live) (2:00)

9:00 p.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

9:30 p.m. FSN Wild Live Post-game (Live) (0:30)

TNT NBA Basketball Mil. at L.A. C. From Staples Center-- Los Angeles, Calif. (Live) (2:30)

HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (1:00)

10:00 p.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (0:30)

FSN Dream. State. (0:30)

GOLF Golf Central (1:00)

10:30 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (1:30)

ESPN2 NFL Live (1:30)

FSN The Yearbook Published by PrepSpotlight.tv 2017-18 (0:30)

11:00 p.m. FSN WPT Poker King of the Club. (1:00)

GOLF Golf Celebrity Skills Challenge. From Mauna Lani Golf Course-- Koala Coast, Hawaii (1:00)

Wednesday, March 28

8:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

3:30 p.m. ESPN Highly Questionable (0:30)

GOLF Golfing World (0:30)

4:00 p.m. ESPN Around the Horn (0:30)

ESPN2 H.S. Basketball Girls AllAmerican Game. From Philips Arena-Atlanta, Ga. (Live) (1:30)

GOLF Golf Central Special (1:00)

NBCSN NASCAR America (Live) (1:00)

4:30 p.m. ESPN Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

5:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN WPT Poker King of the Club. (1:00)

GOLF Golf Central (1:00)

NBCSN NASCAR K&N Pro Series (1:00)

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

6:00 p.m. ESPN H.S. Basketball AllAmerican Game. From Philips Arena-Atlanta, Ga. (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 Tennis Men’s and Women’s Quarter-final Miami Open. From Tennis Center-- College Park, Md. (Live) (4:00)

FSN Wolves Weekly (0:30)

GOLF PGA TOUR Champions Learning Center (0:30)

NBCSN NHL Live! (Live) (1:00)

6:30 p.m. FSN Wolves Live Pre-game (Live) (0:30)

GOLF Inside the PGA Tour (0:30)

7:00 p.m. FSN NBA Basketball Atl. at Min. From Target Center-- Minneapolis, Minn. (Live) (2:30)

GOLF Golf Classics National Final 2017 Drive Chip and Putt Championship. From Augusta National Golf Club-- Augusta, Ga. (3:00)

NBCSN NHL Hockey N.Y. R. at Was. From Capital One Arena-- Washington, D.C. (Live) (2:45)

8:00 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (Live) (0:30)

8:30 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Bos. at Utah From Vivint Smart Home Arena- Salt Lake City, Utah (Live) (2:30)

9:30 p.m. FSN Wolves Live Post-game (Live) (0:30)

9:45 p.m. NBCSN NHL Overtime (Live) (0:45)

10:00 p.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Twins Season Preview (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf ANA Inspiration ProAm. From Mission Hills Country Club-Rancho Mirage, Calif. (1:00)

Thursday, March 29

8:30 a.m. FSN Lund the Ultimate Fishing Experience (0:30)

9:00 a.m. ESPN First Take (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN NCAA Softball Women’s Min. vs. N.West. (1:30)

11:00 a.m. ESPN Baseball Tonight (Live) (0:30)

ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN NBA Basketball Atl. at Min. From Target Center-- Minneapolis, Minn. (2:00)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 1 ANA

Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Live) (4:00)

11:30 a.m. ESPN MLB Baseball Chi.C. at Mia. From Marlins Park-- Miami, Fla. (Live) (3:00)

Noon (9) KAWE Classical Stretch: By Essentrics (0:30)

ESPN2 Tennis Men’s Quarter-final and Women’s Semifinal Miami Open. From Tennis Center-- College Park, Md. (Live) (4:00)

1:00 p.m. FSN Twins Live Pre-game (Live) (1:00)

2:00 p.m. FSN MLB Baseball Min. at Bal. From Camden Yards-- Baltimore, Md. (Live) (3:00)

2:30 p.m. ESPN MLB Baseball Hou. at Tex. From Globe Life Park-- Arlington, Texas (Live) (3:00)

3:00 p.m. GOLF PGA Golf Round 1 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-- Humble, Texas (Live) (3:00)

3:25 p.m. HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (1:00)

4:00 p.m. ESPN2 E:60 (1:00)

NBCSN NASCAR America (Live) (1:00)

5:00 p.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter With Michael and Jemele (1:00)

FSN Twins Live Post-game (Live) (0:30)

NBCSN NASCAR The Decades (1:00)

5:30 p.m. ESPN Baseball Tonight (Live) (0:30)

FSN Due North Outdoors (0:30)

6:00 p.m. ESPN MLB Baseball S.F. at L.A. D. From Dodger Stadium-- Los Angeles, Calif. (Live) (3:00)

ESPN2 NCAA Basketball Championship NIT Tournament. From

Madison Square Garden-- New York City, N.Y. (Live) (2:00)

FSN Backroads With Ron and Raven (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 1 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Live) (2:00)

NBCSN NHL Live! (Live) (1:00)

6:30 p.m. (9) KMSP The Richard Pitino Show (0:30)

FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

7:00 p.m. FSN Twins Live Pre-game (1:00)

NBCSN NHL Hockey Dal. at Min.

From Xcel Energy Center-- St. Paul, Minn. (Live) (2:45)

TNT NBA Basketball Okl. at S.A. From AT&T Center-- San Antonio, Texas (Live) (2:30)

8:00 p.m. ESPN2 Basketball College

Slam Dunk & 3 Point Championship. From Bill Greehey Arena-- San Antonio, Texas (Live) (2:00)

FSN MLB Baseball Min. at Bal. From Camden Yards-- Baltimore, Md. (3:00)

GOLF Golf Central (0:30)

8:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Golf Round 1 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-- Humble, Texas (3:00)

9:00 p.m. ESPN MLB Baseball Cle. at Sea. From Safeco Field-- Seattle, Wash. (Live) (3:00)

9:30 p.m. TNT NBA Basketball Mil. at G.S. From The Oracle-- Oakland, Calif. (Live) (2:30)

11:30 p.m. FSN Due North Outdoors (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 1 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (3:00)

Friday, March 30

9:00 a.m. ESPN First Take (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN John Gillespie’s Waters & Woods (0:30)

GOLF Golf Central Pre-game (Live) (2:00)

9:30 a.m. FSN Midwest Outdoors (0:30)

10:00 a.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00) 10:30 a.m. FSN In-Depth Outdoors (0:30)

11:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 First Take (1:00)

FSN MLB Baseball Min. at Bal. From Camden Yards-- Baltimore, Md. (2:00)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 2 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Live) (4:00)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00) Noon (9) KAWE Sit and Be Fit (0:30)

ESPN ATP Tennis Semifinal Miami Open. From Tennis Center at Crandon Park-- Key Biscayne, Fla. (2:00)

ESPN2 Outside the Lines (Live) (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

12:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (Live) (1:30)

1:00 p.m. FSN Fish Addictions TV (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

1:30 p.m. FSN Lindner’s Angling Edge (0:30)

2:00 p.m. ESPN NBA: The Jump (Live) (1:00)

ESPN2 H.S. Basketball Boys Semifinal Nationals. (Live) (1:30)

FSN Due North Outdoors (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

2:30 p.m. FSN Backroads With Ron and Raven (0:30)

3:00 p.m. ESPN SportsNation (Live) (0:30)

FSN MLB Baseball Min. at Bal. From Camden Yards-- Baltimore, Md. (2:00)

GOLF PGA Golf Round 2 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-Humble, Texas (Live) (3:00)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

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FSN Wolves Live Pre-game (Live) (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

7:30 p.m. FSN NBA Basketball Min. at Dal. From American Airlines Center-Dallas, Texas (Live) (2:30)

8:00 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Studio (Live) (0:30)

GOLF Golf Central (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

8:30 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Basketball Women’s Final Four Semifinal Division I Tournament. From Nationwide Arena-Columbus, Ohio (Live) (2:00)

GOLF PGA Golf Round 2 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-Humble, Texas (3:00)

8:30 a.m. (29) WFTC Sports Stars of Tomorrow (0:30)

FSN Musky Hunter Television (0:30)

NBCSN Premier League Live (Live)

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8:55 a.m. NBCSN EPL Soccer Swan. at Man. U. From Old Trafford Stadium-Manchester, England (Live) (2:05)

9:00 a.m. CNBC EPL Soccer (2:00)

ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

ESPN2 H.S. Basketball Girls Championship Nationals. (Live) (1:30)

FSN John Gillespie’s Waters & Woods (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 2 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (3:00)

10:30 a.m. ESPN2 ESPNU Recruiting Nation (Live) (0:30)

FSN Lindner’s Angling Edge (0:30)

HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (1:00)

11:00 a.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR Bundesliga Matchday (Live) (0:30)

ESPN H.S. Basketball Boys Championship Nationals. (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 Basketball Hall of Fame (Live) (1:00)

FSN Fishing the Midwest (0:30)

NBCSN Premier League Live (Live) (0:30)

11:30 a.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR DFL

Soccer B. Muni. at Dor. From Signal Iduna Park-- Dortmund, Germany (Live) (2:00)

(11) KARE EPL Soccer Man. C. at Evert. From Goodison Park-- Liverpool, England (Live) (2:00)

FSN Fishing With Joe Bucher (0:30)

NBCSN Horse Racing Dubai World Cup. From Meydan Racecourse-- Dubai, UAE (Live) (1:00)

Noon ESPN2 WTA Tennis Final Miami Open. From Tennis Center-- College Park, Md. (Live) (2:30)

FSN Sportsman’s Journal (0:30)

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ESPN2 H.S. Basketball Boys Semifinal Nationals. (Live) (1:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

4:30 p.m. ESPN Pardon the Interruption (0:30)

5:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Studio (Live) (0:30)

FSN Sled Head 24/7 (0:30)

6:00 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (Live) (1:00)

ESPN2 NCAA Basketball Women’s Final Four Semifinal Division I Tournament. From Nationwide Arena-Columbus, Ohio (Live) (2:00)

FSN Snow Motion (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 2 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Live) (2:00)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

6:30 p.m. FSN Twins Season Preview (0:30)

9:00 p.m. NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

9:30 p.m. (15) KVRR KVRR Sports Extra (0:30)

ESPN NBA Basketball L.A. C. at Por. From Moda Center-- Portland, Ore. (Live) (2:30)

10:00 p.m. FSN Wolves Live Postgame (Live) (0:30)

NBCSN Poker U.S. Open. (1:00)

TBS ELeague (1:00)

10:15 p.m. (9) KMSP Fox 9 Sports Now (0:20)

10:30 p.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:30)

FSN Wolves Weekly (0:30)

11:00 p.m. FSN Three Wide Life (0:30)

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11:30 p.m. FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 2 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (3:00)

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8:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Backroads With Ron and Raven (0:30)

ESPN2 E:60 Pictures (0:30)

FSN Jason Mitchell Outdoors (0:30)

LIFE NWSL Soccer Wash. vs. Orl. (Live) (2:30)

NBCSN Dirt Racing Lucas Oil Late Model Series From Golden Isles Speedway-- Brunswick, Ga. (1:00)

4:00 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Softball Women’s Ala. at Ken. From John Cropp Stadium-- Lexington, Ky. (Live) (2:00)

FSN Fish Addictions TV (0:30)

GOLF LPGA Golf Round 3 ANA Inspiration. From Mission Hills Country Club-- Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Live) (4:00)

SHOW Boxing Joshua vs. Parker Showtime Championship Boxing. From Principality Stadium-- Cardiff, Wales (Live) (1:45)

4:30 p.m. FSN Golf Life (0:30)

NBCSN Mecum Top 10 (0:30)

5:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)

NBCSN Horse Racing Florida Derby. From Gulfstream Park-- Hallandale, Fla. (Live) (1:00)

TBS NAIA Basketball Final Four Semifinal Division I Tournament. (Live) (2:30)

TNT NCAA Basketball Final Four Semifinal Division I Tournament. San Antonio, Texas (Live) (2:30)

TRUTV NCAA Basketball (5:00)

5:30 p.m. FSN Twins Live Pre-game (Live) (0:30)

6:00 p.m. ESPN NCAA Softball Women’s Okl. at Bay. From Getterman Stadium-- Waco, Texas (Live) (2:00)

ESPN2 E:60 (1:00)

FSN MLB Baseball Min. at Bal. From Camden Yards-- Baltimore, Md. (Live) (3:00)

7:00 p.m. ESPN2 MLS Soccer N.Y.C. at SJ From Avaya Stadium-- San Jose, Calif. (Live) (2:00)

GOLF Golf Central Pre-game (Live) (1:00)

12:30 p.m. FSN Lindy Fish Ed. (0:30)

NBCSN Red Bull Air Race (1:00)

1:00 p.m. ESPN College Gameday (Live) (4:00)

FSN Larry Smith Outdoors (0:30)

GOLF PGA Golf Round 3 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-Humble, Texas (Live) (1:00)

1:30 p.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR MLS Pre-game (Live) (0:30)

(11) KARE Premier League Goal Zone (Live) (0:30)

FSN In-Depth Outdoors (0:30)

NBCSN Superboats (1:00)

2:00 p.m. (5) KSTP World of X Games (1:00)

(9) KMSP (15) KVRR MLS Soccer

LA FC at LA From StubHub Center-Carson, Calif. (Live) (2:00)

(11) KARE PGA Golf Round 1 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-- Humble, Texas (Live) (3:00)

FSN The Bass Dr. (0:30)

GOLF Golf Classics National Final 2017 Drive Chip and Putt Championship. From Augusta National Golf Club-- Augusta, Ga. (2:00)

TBS Final Four Special (1:00)

2:30 p.m. (9) KAWE Prairie Sportsman (0:30)

7:30 p.m. TBS TNT NCAA Basketball Final Four Semifinal Division I Tournament. (Live) (2:30)

8:00 p.m. ESPN E:60 (1:00)

8:30 p.m. NBCSN Curling United States vs. Japan World Championship. From Orleans Arena-- Las Vegas, Nev. (Live) (3:00)

9:00 p.m. ESPN E:60 Pictures (1:00)

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FSN Twins Live Post-game (Live) (0:30)

GOLF PGA Golf Round 3 Houston Open. From Golf Club of Houston-Humble, Texas (4:00)

9:30 p.m. FSN Spotlight (0:30)

9:35 p.m. SHOW Boxing Joshua vs. Parker Showtime Championship Boxing. From Principality Stadium-Cardiff, Wales (1:30)

9:45 p.m. (9) KMSP Fox 9 Sports Now (0:15)

10:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)

FSN Focused (0:30)

TBS Inside March Madness (0:30)

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Advice from a pro: Ina Garten’s lessons are perfect for any home cook

By Andrew Warren TV Media

Cooking at home can be such a joy, but as a home cook, it sometimes doesn’t take much to make me feel like I’m in over my head. After all, professional chefs can spend years studying at culinary school apprenticing under accomplished chefs and decades perfecting their craft. How’s a home cook supposed to keep up with that?

Well, we at home may never be able to achieve the culinary mastery that the likes of Gordon Ramsay or Tom Colicchio have accom

ing: she herself is self-taught, relying mainly on cookbooks and feedback from family and friends, and in her long-running Food Network series, she shares all of that helpful cooking advice.

“Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro” currently airs Sundays on Food Network, and in this week’s March 25 episode, the helpful host shows how to make some amazing one-dish meals that don’t require any sides.

First, she makes a one-pot meal that’s quick and easy to throw together but big and hearty enough to feed an entire dinner party: tender lamb shanks and orzo. Then

is a lighter but no less tasty option for a one-dish meal, and she finishes off the lesson with mouthwatering baked polenta with mushrooms and blue cheese.

Through every dish, Garten patiently explains each step and the reasoning behind it — there’s nothing archaic or mysterious here. Being self-trained herself,

she knows exactly what steps and techniques can trip up a home cook but also knows how to tackle them.

Every home cook wants to cook like a pro, and Ina Garten is someone who’s been in that exact place. She shares her best advice in “Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro,” Sundays on Food Network.

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Ina Garten hosts “Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro”

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The battle continues against the titanic First Order, but when Resistance pilot Poe Dameron (Isaac) disobeys orders during an attack and unnecessarily wastes precious ships and lives, he’s demoted by Gen. Leia (Fisher). After the general is incapacitated during an attack staged by her son Kylo Ren (Driver), Poe butts heads with the Resistance’s new leader (Dern). Meanwhile, Rey (Ridley) has finally found exiled Jedi master Luke Skywalker (Hamill), from whom she wishes to receive training in the Force, but her great power terrifies him and he refuses. Despite being enemies, Rey and Kylo begin communicating

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After his fiancée, Mia (Bolona), is kidnapped by a human smuggling organization while at her own bachelorette party, Army veteran Deklan (Hauser) and his brothers arm themselves and launch an attack on the criminal’s den, where they find plenty of evidence of wrongdoing but no sign of his beloved. Their raid brings them to the attention of local detectives Avery (Willis) and Baker (Bush), who’ve been after the criminal kingpin for a long time, but with the brothers

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Peas in a podcast Zach Braff comedy has the good, bad and ugly of startups

By Sarah Jamieson TV Media

Have you ever wanted to start over in your career? That’s what Alex Schuman (Zach Braff, “Scrubs”) decides to do, despite being in his 30s and married with two children. Based on Alex Blumberg’s successful podcast “StartUp,” “Alex, Inc.” follows a radio producer, journalist and family man who leaves his job to start his own company. This fresh family comedy premieres Wednesday, March 28, on ABC.

Braff takes the titular role in the comedy, with occasional roles as producer and director. The quirky and heartfelt series is a step up from his usual whimsical style. In 2014, Braff released his second feature film, “Wish I Was Here,” the highly anticipated followup to 2004’s “Garden State,” both of which he wrote and directed.

He hasn’t done much else in the film industry since — nothing that he’s put his heart into, at least. Braff’s had some guest appearances on television, in such series as “Bojack Horseman” and “Undateable,” but this will be his first time as a series regular since “Scrubs” ended in 2010.

In “Alex Inc.,” Alex is no longer satisfied with telling happy stories as a radio journalist. Feeling miserable and unfulfilled, Alex wants to engage people’s minds, not merely cheer them up. So, he takes a big risk: he starts his own company to tell the stories he wants to tell.

The stakes are high, and his wife knows it. Arunima (Tiya Sircar, “The Good Place”), also known as Rooni, is a driven and determined public defender. She’s feeling the pressure after the shift in their lifestyle, as it’s up to her to pick up the slack after Alex leaves behind great benefits, high pay and flexible hours. Even if it’s through clenched teeth, she’s trying to be as supportive as possible.

Understandably, starting over isn’t easy when you’re a 37-year-old dad. “You’d wonder why somebody with a good job, a wife, two kids and a dancer’s body would do something so risky,” Alex says in the promo video. He explains that he wants to choose what stories he

shares and with whom he works, but most importantly, he wants to be the man in charge, so that no one can tell him what to do.

Alex’s secret weapon is his support group, which includes his highenergy producer, Deirdre (Hillary Anne Matthews, “Single by 30”), and his second cousin, the lightning-lipped Eddie (Michael Imperioli, “Californication”). Eddie’s unemployed, so he doesn’t have much, but he puts everything he can towards the venture, helping Alex to navigate the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and doling out victory hugs when needed.

It’s a different role for tough-guy Imperioli, who got a taste of mob life in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas” (1990) and became a fully “made” man in the acclaimed HBO drama “The Sopranos.”

As the business gets going, Alex struggles to keep his marriage and family a priority. He dips into his 401k and lies about it to his wife, which blows up in his face when she finds out. They have too much riding on this to fail, with their savings and careers hanging in the balance. Let’s not forget the mortgage, bills and the rearing of two growing kids.

Their two quirky children, Ben (Elisha Henig, “Mr. Robot”) and Soraya (Audyssie James, “Sesame Street”), need to make some adjustments, too. Recording a podcast of their lives isn’t easy — it must be natural, which means the kids have to learn to ignore the microphone. In a scene from the show’s trailer, the first thing his daughter does is lean into the mic and say in a cockney accent that she’s a British person, causing Alex to shrug in defeat. Clearly, adjustments will need to be made.

Alex turns the business into the “Cadillac of podcast companies,”

as he says in the promo video, and looks to sell it for a profit. He’s not the only one following his passion, either. Alex’s workday is spent surrounded by creative minds — people who have ideas they’re developing, from virtual reality sets to a robot that rocks babies to sleep. It’s an unconventional workspace that Eddie calls “the nerd factory.” This incubator may mean he’s surrounded by some pretty unusual inventions, but a safe space for creating is what’s important to Alex.

“Alex, Inc.” looks to prove how successful a family that dreams together can be. It’s a modern spin on

a traditional family comedy with enough bite for everyone to enjoy. Plus, it allows us to celebrate Braff’s return to the small screen, which is a sweet treat for fans of the Emmy nominee.

Written and produced by Matt Tarses (“Scrubs”), the series includes Alex Blumberg as executive producer. You won’t want to miss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship as Alex struggles to establish his business. It’s going to be tricky, but we’re eager to watch the juggling begin. The series premiere of “Alex, Inc.” airs Wednesday, March 28, on ABC.

Zach Braff stars in “Alex, Inc.”