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First responders take on the worst in ‘9-1-1’

By Francis Babin TV Media

Thisyear has been a big one for the television industry. It seems that every month a landscape-changing entertainment story breaks. But without a doubt, the most talked about game-changer of the year is the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney. There is no question that the mouse house’s purchase will be a topic of discussion, debate and analy sis for years to come.

It’s probably natural that Disney’s earliest Fox-related decisions have come under fire. Fox is the youngest of the Big Four television networks and has been a hotbed of controversy since its launch in the mid-’80s. Not long after the network first hit the air waves, the scrappy upstart launched a revolutionary new series and a pio neer in the reality TV genre: “Cops” premiered in 1989. The series proved to be a ratings juggernaut and quick ly became one of Fox’s most watched series, cementing its status as the edgy network.

That show’s impact on the enter tainment industry is undeniable, and its real-world effects are still being felt to this day. Now, three de cades after the network’s origi nal first-responder series pre miered, industry darling Ryan Murphy (“The Politician”) has brought another first-responder series to the network, and “9-1-1” has become another major success story.

On Monday, Nov. 18, Fox presents another episode of this hit series, which takes viewers to the City of Angels to witness brave first responders in action. The show follows police officers, paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers on the job and at are they immune to the stress or the mental and physical consequences of their profession. These heroes are human.

Over the past two seasons and change, we have seen some of our favorite characters put through the wringer. Firefighter Bobby Nash (Peter Krause, “Parenthood”), captain of LAFD Station 118, has battled his demons and attempted to overcome a tragic and complicated past. As he

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A Little Late With Lilly Singh

Calling a wedding “the bride’s day” is like calling Thanksgiving “the turkey’s meal.” She is poked and prodded for hours and eventually placed in the center of a room where everyone claps and says, “So beautiful!”

Hinds, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” 2019), a paramedic and firefighter who has had to overcome discrimination on the basis of gender, race and sexual orientation. She rises to every challenge and dedicates her life to saving others — but she doesn’t always exercise good judgment in her personal life.

Discussing the genesis of the series back in 2017, executive producer and co-creator Brad Falchuk (“Pose”) said, “The idea was everybody there is great at their jobs and have problems at home that they struggle with.” He continued by discussing how the series looks to explore the differences between characters when they’re in control on the job and when they’re at home with less power to control their surroundings. We have seen this play out time and time again since the series debuted — “9-1-1” has been filled with edgeof-your-seat emergencies and thrilling action but also packed with engaging and relatable storylines. Finding harmony between the two has not been an easy task, but it seems like Murphy and his crew have nailed the format and shaken up the firstresponder genre.

Conan

Today a group of Republicans burst into a closed hearing room to stop a woman from testifying against President Trump. Yeah, there was an awkward moment when the Republicans said, “Hey, you’re not Melania.”

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

This weekend, Snoop Dogg celebrated his 48th birthday. He received a bouquet of 48 joints, although what he was really hoping for was an edibles arrangement.

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Congress is starting to act on these calls for impeachment, and at least four witnesses are expected to testify before house committees this week. This is like CSPAN’s version of “Shark Week!”

Late Night With Seth Meyers

Sen. Bernie Sanders held a 26,000-person rally this weekend in Queens. The crowd was so huge that Bernie almost had to use a microphone.

By Jessica Gosse TV Media

WHAT’S NEW ON NETFLIX: “The Crown” Season 3

On Sunday, Nov. 17, this awardwinning historical series that follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II returns for a third season. While the first two seasons focused on the early years of her reign (1947 to 1963), Season 3 tackles the events of 1964 to 1976 and features an all-new cast.

Oscar winner Olivia Colman (“Fleabag”) succeeds Claire Foy (“First Man,” 2018) as Queen Elizabeth; Tobias Menzies (“Outlander”) joins the cast as Prince Phillip in place of Matt Smith (“Dr. Who”); and Helena Bonham Carter (“Ocean’s 8,” 2018) takes over for Vanessa Kirby (“Me Before You,” 2016) as Princess Margaret. Showrunners have confirmed that the new season focuses more on the growing relationship between the Queen and Prime Minister Harold Wilson (Jason Watkins, “Trollied”) as the turmoil between her and Prince Phillip settles, and it includes many significant moments in history, such as the moon landing. Dive deeper into the Royal Family’s world of politics and drama when Season 3 of “The Crown” premieres this week.

“Nailed It! Holiday!” Season 2

Have you ever tried very hard to make a nice meal or dessert, only to have it fail horribly and have your kitchen look like a tornado hit it? Most of us have, and “Nailed It! Holiday!” is a cooking show that will make you feel better about every kitchen failure you’ve ever experienced. Season 2 premieres Friday, Nov. 22. This series comes at the cooking competition genre from the opposite direction of most — amateur bakers try to recreate professional holiday desserts in an effort to win $10,000, but in this show, contestants are chosen not for their skill but for their lack thereof. In each episode, hosts Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres are joined by celebrity guest judges, including Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” 2011), Jason Mantzoukas (“The Good Place”) and Jillian Bell (“Workaholics”). Watch as these bakers destroy their kitchens and make drooping dreidels and sad Santas.

“Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings”

Living legend Dolly Parton joins Netflix in this new eight-part musical anthology series premiering Friday, Nov. 22 on the streamer. Each episode of the series focuses on a different Dolly Parton song and the story surrounding it, including “These Old Bones,” “Cracker Jack,” “Down From Dover” and, of course, “Jolene.” With Parton on board as an executive producer as well as actress and singer/songwriter, you can be sure the series will do her iconic songs justice. Many big names are set to star alongside Parton, including Julianne Hough (“Rock of Ages,” 2012), Ginnifer Goodwin (“Once Upon A Time”) and Gerald McRaney (“House of Cards”).

WHAT’S NEW ON HULU: “Booksmart” (2019)

On Monday, Nov. 18, this comingof-age high school comedy joins the Hulu lineup. As the end of senior year and graduation draw near, best friends Amy (Kaitlyn Dever, “Last Man Standing”) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein, “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” 2016) realize that their constant studying and avoiding parties may have been a waste as even the party kids got into prestigious colleges. The character, doll and greeting card personality, and was featured on the biggest toy of the 1970s: the Holly Hobbie Bake Oven. Last year, Holly Hobbie traded in her signature bonnet for a guitar when Hulu launched their modernized live-action series, which portrays Holly (Ruby Jay, “The Unicorn”) as a 13-year-old singersongwriter. The series follows Holly as she tries to make a difference in her small town, support her friends and navigate teenage life, all while using real life as inspiration for her music. Season 2 premieres Friday, Nov. 22, and Holly’s world is getting more complicated with school, boys and bullies — music is her only outlet. Watch as Holly deals with the first criticisms of her music when the second season premieres this week. girls agree to let go and be spontaneous for one night by going to their classmate’s end-of-year yacht party. They quickly get in over their heads, though, and the night gets even more strange when they are picked up by their principal (Jason Sudeikis, “Saturday Night Live”) via a ride-sharing program. Watch as two teenage girls fit four years worth of high school partying into one crazy night.

“Holly Hobbie” Season 2

Many people will recognize the name Holly Hobbie. She’s an iconic cartoon

WHAT’S NEW ON AMAZON PRIME:

“The Feed”

Living in a society where people constantly share every detail of their life, whether it be on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, makes Amazon Prime’s newest original series “The Feed” seem very plausible. Premiering this Friday, Nov. 22, the series depicts a not-so-distant future where, thanks to the creation of a special brain implant called The Feed, humans are connected by instant recording and can share every human experience.

Guy Burnet (“Hand of God”) and Nina Toussaint-White (“EastEnders”) star as married couple Tom and Kate Hatfield, who try their best to avoid technology despite the fact that Tom’s father, Lawrence (David Thewlis, “Wonder Woman,” 2017), is the creator of The Feed and his mother, Meredith (Michelle Fairley, “Game of Thrones”), is the CEO and handles its daily operation. When a possible virus within The Feed suddenly starts causing its users to exhibit horribly violent tendencies, Tom must protect not only his wife and newborn daughter, but all of humanity, from his father’s invention. Jeremy Neumark Jones (“The Last Post”), Jing Lusi (“Crazy Rich Asians,” 2018) and Osy Ikhile (“The Legend of Tarzan,” 2016) also star.

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Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Before they depart on a dangerous mission to find the hidden city of Parapata, Dora’s (Moner) parents, archeologist Cole (Peña) and zoologist Elena (Longoria), send Dora to Los Angeles to be with her cousin, Diego (Wahlberg). Dora has trouble adapting to her new school and Diego is embarrassed of his cousin, who, while clever and curious, lacks understanding of the big city. On a class field trip,

Dora, Diego and two other students are captured by mercenaries and taken to Peru. There, Dora and Diego must not only escape their captors but find Cole and Elena before it’s too late.

Director:James Bobin.Stars:IsabelaMoner,EugenioDerbez,Michael Peña,Benicio DelToro,Eva Longoria,PiaMiller,JeffWahlberg,DannyTrejo.2019.102mins. Action.

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