Giving
By Dana Simpson
Emmy-winning chef Lidia Bastianich meets some of America’s biggest culinary influencers in “Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers,” premiering Tuesday, Nov. 26, on PBS.
Lidia Bastianich stars in “Lidia Celebrates America”
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Bastianich travels America to talk sustainable eating
Lidia Bastianich loves food.
But in truth, the Istrian-born chef’s interest in food is so strong because of her love of people. With more than 60 years under her belt in the service industry and a still-growing cooking education brand that includes a series of popular cookbooks and TV specials, Bastianich is hitting the road one more time to experience some of the best food in America. This time, however, Bastianich has sustainability on the brain as she interviews chefs and entrepreneurs from across the country to find out what drives them to create and share the magic of good food.
A part of the three-time Emmy-winning series “Lidia Celebrates America,” chef Lidia Bastianich pays homage to her chosen home country in the docuseries’ newest installment. “Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers” premieres Tuesday, Nov. 26, on PBS. Check local listings for times. Having opened her first restaurant — Buonavia in Queens, N.Y. — with her then-husband Felice in 1971,
there is no denying that Bastianich’s knowledge in the kitchen is extensive. But unlike many other celebrity chefs whose public personas come off as aloof, pretentious or downright nasty, Bastianich’s love for people is evident — a fact of which I am reminded with each encounter.
“My message is to thank America,” says Bastianich, “because I am grateful.
“America is always great,” she later continues, adding, “There are such great people out there ... respecting each other, helping each other. [With ‘Changemakers’,] I want to bring [viewers] that beauty that exists in reality in America.”
In the hour-long “Changemakers” special, Bastianich visits towns and cities in Minnesota, California and Virginia to learn more about what drives other food enthusiasts who are at the forefront of beneficial change. She begins in Minneapolis, meeting with James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman to discuss foods, herbs, flavors and culinary traditions that are important to Indigenous cuisine. Stopping first
at the Indigenous Food Lab located in the Global Midtown Market, Bastianich later visits Sherman at his upscale restaurant, Owamni (a Dakota word for “turbulent water”), to indulge in mushroom tacos, hominy and bison stew, a tepary bean dip and more. Next on Bastianich’s Minneapolis checklist is the Great Minnsect Show at the University of Minnesota, where she meets cricket-focused power couple Claire and Chad Simons, owners and operators of 3 Cricketeers, a company dedicated to producing, packaging, marketing and selling crickets. With insects consumed by more than two billion people globally, Bastianich reflected aloud that perhaps “cultures way before us” — before “the colonial way of eating” — were more in tune with nature and more adept at balancing meals based on local diets. This is something Appalachian-based chef Kari Rushing also spoke to in “Changemakers.” The owner and head chef of Vault & Cellar in Middletown, Va., Rushing takes a few minutes in the special to prepare what she calls “rabbit food” for Bastianich. Dedicated to reframing the
historical opinion of Appalachian cooking, Rushing makes delicious meals from ingredients that are readily available, living off the land and being “resourceful.”
In California, Bastianich visits Patricia Miller of Centre Plate LLC in Stockton and the kind-hearted volunteers of Inglewood’s Social Justice Learning Institute.
The co-founder of the Black Urban Farmers Association of Stockton, Miller has taken on the task of farming to feed locals in need, many of whom work for organizations that export food away across America. Meanwhile, “SJLI brings produce to their distribution center, giving away up to 15,000 pounds of produce to community food banks, churches, non-profits and individuals” (per PBS).
For Bastianich, the message is clear: we must pay close atten tion and be grateful to the world around us.
“There’s so many things that we neglect,” the TV personality said as we prepared to say good bye. “So, [in ‘Changemakers’,] I go for things that matter to me, the things that I see in America and I want to highlight.”
“Disney Jr.’s Ariel”
- Season 1, New Episodes (Nov. 27)
This animated musical series, inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” follows young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on funfilled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica.
“Descendants: Rise of Red” - SingAlong Version (Nov. 29)
Disney presents a new sing-along version of this hit family film. When Red (Kylie Cantrall), the rebellious daughter of Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), is invited to Auradon Prep, the Queen of Hearts seizes the opportunity to seek revenge for a long-held a grudge against Auradon, and especially against Cinderella (Brandy Norwood).
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“Family Guy: Gift of the White Guy” (Nov. 25) In this holiday special, Peter (Seth MacFarlane) must recover Lois’ (Alex Borstein) Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Meanwhile, Stewie (also MacFarlane) changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s Naughty List.
“The Secret: Dare to Dream” (Nov. 28) Based on the novel by Rhonda Byrne, this romance film follows Miranda (Katie Holmes), a young widow trying to make ends meet while raising her three children and dating her boyfriend (Jerry O’Connell). A devastating storm brings an enormous challenge and a mysterious man, Bray (Josh Lucas), into Miranda’s life who reignites the family’s spirit.
“Oz the Great and Powerful” (Nov. 29) Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he’s hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting.
“Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols” (Shorts)Season 1 (Nov. 30)
This new slate of stop-motion shorts follows Mickey Mouse and friends through some fun seasonal adventures. Bret Iwan, Kaitlyn Robrock, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille, Tony Anselmo and Misty Lee voice star.
“Robot Dreams” (Nov. 26) Dog lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day, he decides to build himself a robot companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 1980s New York City. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
“The World According To Kaleb” (Nov. 29) Filmed at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre, this special sees “Clarkson’s Farm” favorite, Kaleb Cooper, give his unique observations and strong views on anything from sheep, to famous people, to why farming is the best job in the world, whilst also highlighting some of the many challenges that British farmers face today.
“The Polar Express” (Nov. 27) Hulu welcomes this animated holiday film to its streaming line-up in honor of it’s 20th anniversary. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye and Peter Scolari voice star.
“Hard North” (Nov. 29)
This new docuseries follows a diverse group of young Canadians as they embark on a challenging four-season mission: to build a life in the vast and unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The series takes viewers on an adventure through some of the country’s most remote and rugged landscapes as these aspiring homesteaders face the harsh realities of living off the land and strive to not just survive, but to thrive in these wild places.
“Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” (Nov. 25)
On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs. Still left unsolved and with the case remaining a national obsession for decades, this three-part docuseries investigates the mishandling of the case by law enforcement and the media.
“Is It Cake?
Holiday” (Nov. 28)
In this four-episode holiday special, host Mikey Day welcomes nine all-star contestants back into the kitchen. As they make a series of holiday-themed cakes, they hope their creations will be realistic enough to bamboozle the celebrity guest judges and earn them the ultimate grand prize.
“Nutcrackers” (Nov. 29) Strait-laced and independent, Michael (Ben Stiller) has always prioritized his own pursuits over his family. But, when Michael’s sister and her husband end up in a terrible accident, he finds his life upended as he takes in his four nephews — played by Homer Janson, Ulysses Janson, Atlas Janson and Arlo Janson. Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, Toby Huss, also star. David Gordon Green directs.
“Black Friday Football” (Nov. 29)
In a special Black Friday edition of Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football,” legendary play-by-play announcer Al
and
Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell and Kristin Chenoweth star.
“The
Muncie
Domingo) is a political consultant-turned-TV pundit who is on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel. Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a wellknown white supremacist, and
“Creature Commandos” - Season 1 (Max — Dec. 5, Series Premiere)
Written and executive produced by James Gunn, this adult animated series tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option. Steve Agee, Maria Bakalova, Anya Chalotra, Zoe Chao, Frank Grillo, Sean Gunn, David Harbour, Alan Tudyk, Indira Varma and Viola Davis voice star.
“Our Little Secret” (Nov. 27) Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings. Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky,
Madness” (Nov. 28)
Daniels (Colman
now he’s being framed for the crime. Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out.
Michaels
Emmy Award-winning analyst Kirk Herbstreit return to the broadcast booth as the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Las
5:30 p.m.
ESPN2 College Basketball NIT Season Tip-Off: Utah State vs. St. Bonaventure. First Semifinal. (Live) FS1 College Basketball Rady Children’s Invitational: BYU vs. Ole Miss. From LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
ESPN College Football
7:30 p.m.
Memphis at Tulane. From Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. (Live)
ESPN2 College Basketball Battle 4 Atlantis, Second Consolation Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
8:15 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 NFL
Football Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers. From Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Live)
9 p.m. FS1 The American Rodeo Breakaway Championships - Day 1. All the action from rodeo competitions. (Live)
Friday
From Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. (Live)
10 p.m. TNT NHL Hockey Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)
10:05 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (Live)
12 a.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Maui Invitational, Seventh-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
12:30 a.m. TBS College Basketball Players Era Impact Tournament:
12 p.m.
Women’s College Basketball Fort Myers Tip-Off: South Carolina vs. Iowa State. From Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. (Live)
2:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball ESPN Events Invitational: Florida vs. Wake Forest. Second Semifinal. (Live)
ESPN2 College Basketball Battle 4 Atlantis, First Consolation Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
3 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Rady Children’s Invitational: Purdue vs. NC State. From LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
4:30 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 NFL Football New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Live)
11 a.m.
ESPN2 College Basketball Battle 4 Atlantis, Seventh-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
12 p.m. ESPN College Football Navy at East Carolina. From Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C. (Live)
MSG NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Live) WIVB-4 WSEE-35 College Football Minnesota at Wisconsin. From Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. (Live)
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Oregon State at Boise State. From Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Live)
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball
ESPN Events Invitational, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Florida. (Live)
1:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Valparaiso at DePaul. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Live)
3 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Battle 4 Atlantis, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
3:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball ESPN Events Invitational, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Florida. (Live) FS1 College Football Utah State at Colorado State. From Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Rady Children’s Invitational, Third-Place Game: Teams TBA. From LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
4 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 College Football Stanford at San Jose State. From CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (Live)
5:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Battle 4 Atlantis, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
6 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Rady Children’s Invitational, Championship: Teams TBA. From LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
6:30 p.m. ATTPT TNT NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston
Bruins. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live) ESPN2 College Basketball NIT Season Tip-Off, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Florida. (Live)
7 p.m. MSG NBA G League Basketball Capital City Go-Go at Westchester Knicks. From Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y. (Live) TRUTV Women’s College Basketball Acrisure Holiday Invitational: USC vs. Saint Louis. From Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. (Live)
7:30 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 College Football Nebraska at Iowa. From Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Live)
7:45 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
8 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Utah at UCF. From FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Live)
8:30
Slalom. Action from the top alpine skiing international circuit. (Live) 2 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 College Football Grambling State vs. Southern. From Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Live) 6:30 p.m.
Sidney Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins
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“The Sticky” - Season 1 (Prime Video — Dec. 6, Series Premiere) Inspired by the true story dubbed the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist,” the series follows Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale), a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with a hot-tempered Bostonian mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos), and a mild-mannered French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus. Jamie Lee Curtis guest stars.
“Black Doves” - Season 1 (Netflix — Dec 5, Series Premiere) Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, this sharp, action-filled series follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organization she works for, called the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire), calls in Helen’s old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) to help her investigate the murder, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy.
Time - Week of November 24 - 30, 2024
Sometimes, the honeymoon phase is far from honey-sweet. Marrying young is hard enough as-is, but living with inlaws while starting a family proves a constant challenge for newlyweds Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment), who constantly do their best to be both respectful and independent. The first season of “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” continues with a new episode this Thursday, Nov. 28, on CBS, with clips, episodes and more available online at cbs.com/shows/georgie-and-mandys-first-marriage/
One cc of drama, stat! As they return for a new season, these Atlanta-based wives welcome some new friends, including former Navy flight surgeon Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and psychiatrist Dr. Mimi Sanders, who each bring their own dynamic to the group. Season 11 of “Married to Medicine” begins Sunday, Nov. 24, on Bravo, with all the episodes from Seasons 1-10 available to stream online at bravotv.com/ married-to-medicine/watch/episodes
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Sylvester Stallone is back on his “Rocky” road
Built around a bicentennial boxing bout, the original “Rocky” is legendary among movie fans for a variety of reasons. MGM+ presents the 1976 Oscar winner for Best Picture on Thursday, Nov. 28, with Sylvester Stallone starring in his own script as Rocky Balboa, a supposedly washed-up Philadelphia fighter who gets a surprising chance at a heavyweight championship against titleholder Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Stallone famously held out to play the title role himself, and beyond establishing his stardom, “Rocky” became iconic rather quickly for its theme song (“Gonna Fly Now,” composed by Bill Conti) and such scenes as Rocky training for the big fight by running up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Co-stars also include Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire and Burt Young; in conjunction with this, MGM+ is showing “Rocky II” (1979) and the first of the several of the “Creed” spinoffs as well.
“The
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Sunday,
as hard-boiled detective Sam Spade, who probes the murder of his partner in a case also involving a statue that’s “the stuff that dreams are made of.” The picture’s showing here is the first half of a Bogart double feature (1946’s
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Nov. 24):
“classic,” director-screenwriter John Huston’s 1941 version of the Dashiell Hammett novel casts Humphrey Bogart
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13. Sleipnir’s rider 14. Welfare, with “the”
Crossword Puzzle
15. Suffix with absorb
16. Reality show set on superyachts 18. Natasha Lyonne series 20. Washington locale, with “the” 21. Just manage, with “out” 22. Floored 24. Pack away 28. Cheap brand of beer, briefly 29. Scarborough of MSNBC
30. Plays a part 32. Fictional blade 34. Key opener?
37. Baseballer Martinez 38. Kevin Costner series
15. Suffix with absorb 16. Reality show set on superyachts 18. Natasha Lyonne series 20. Washington locale, with “the” 21. Just manage, with “out” 22. Floored 24. Pack away 28. Cheap brand of beer, briefly 29. Scarborough of MSNBC 30. Plays a part 32. Fictional blade 34. Key opener? 37. Baseballer Martinez
42. Jared Harris miniseries
44. Pivotal
45. “The ___” (Jeremy Allen White series)
4. Moving 5. Best
6. Pottery oven
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31. Big name in top-sider shoes
Sunday
Sunday
To Have and To Holiday
To Have and To Holiday HALL 8 p.m.
HALL 8 p.m.
When Celeste (Madeleine Arthur) and Jason (Robert Bazzocchi) get engaged after a few months of dating, Celeste’s father, Pastor Mark (Eric Close), decides to test their love before he chooses to officiate their wedding. The test: a festive boot camp.
Married to Medicine BRAVO 9 p.m.
When Celeste (Madeleine Arthur) and Jason (Robert Bazzocchi) get engaged after a few months of dating, Celeste’s father, Pastor Mark (Eric Close), decides to test their love before he chooses to officiate their wedding. The test: a festive boot camp.
Married to Medicine
There are sure to be numerous heart palpitations in this season premiere as the ladies are back with a prescription for drama.
BRAVO 9 p.m.
There are sure to be numerous heart palpitations in this season premiere as
Joining the group as friends are former Navy flight surgeon Dr. Contessa
flight surgeon Dr. Contessa
Metcalfe and psychiatrist
Dr. Mimi Sanders.
Metcalfe and psychiatrist Dr. Mimi Sanders. Sister Wives TLC 10 p.m.
Sister Wives TLC 10 p.m.
Despite spending years pushing her away, Kody is distraught when ex-wife Meri decides to move away, which leaves Meri confused about the entire situation. Meanwhile, David and Christine share news about their engagement with the kids.
The Franchise
HBO 10:05 p.m.
Despite spending years pushing her away, Kody is distraught when ex-wife Meri decides to move away, which leaves Meri confused about the entire situation. Meanwhile, David and Christine share news about their engagement with the kids.
The Franchise
HBO 10:05 p.m.
Things are wrapping up on the set of “Tecto,” but Daniel (Himesh Patel) and the crew need to consider reshoots in order to make Maximus Studios happy in this season finale. But does anyone have gas left in their tank to keep going?
Monday
Poppa’s House
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8:30 p.m.
Things are wrapping up on the set of “Tecto,” but Daniel (Himesh Patel) and the crew need to consider reshoots in order to make Maximus Studios happy in this season finale. But does anyone have gas left in their tank to keep going?
Monday
Poppa’s House
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8:30 p.m.
Now happily divorced, talk show host Poppa (Damon Wayans) just wants to take things easy. However, he finds himself constantly challenged by a new cohost (Essence Atkins) at work and still parenting his adult son (Damon Wayans Jr.) while at home.
Get Millie Black HBO 9 p.m.
Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance) is an ex-Scot-
Now happily divorced, talk show host Poppa (Damon Wayans) just wants to take things easy. However, he finds himself constantly challenged by a new cohost (Essence Atkins) at work and still parenting his adult son (Damon Wayans Jr.) while at home.
Get Millie Black
HBO 9 p.m.
Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance) is an ex-Scot-
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42. Jared Harris miniseries
48. Active
49. Darjeeling and oolong
50. Feed inits.
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1. Walkie-talkie word 2. Computer offering
3. Spy show with a shoe phone and a Cone of Silence
Spy show with
8. Throws off 9. Fielding of “The Great British Baking Show” 10. “90 Day Fiancé” channel
11. “A mouse!”
17. Stir-fry pan 19. Visited
32. Places for walking in the air
33. “Animal Kingdom” channel
35. CNN’s truecrime channel
36. “You beat me”
37. Choreographer Tharp
22. Microbrew choice, for short 23. “The Voice” network 25. ‘80s William Shatner cop series
26. Hugs, symbolically 27. Montgomery of
4. Moving 5. Best 6. Pottery oven 7. + end 8. Throws off 9. Fielding of “The Great British Baking Show” 10. “90 Day Fiancé” channel 11. “A mouse!” 17. Stir-fry pan 19. Visited 22. Microbrew choice, for short 23. “The Voice” network 25. ‘80s William Shatner cop series 26. Hugs, symboli-
38. Class
39. Slender instrument
40. CNN fodder
41. “The ___ of Laura Mars” (1978)
42. “Survivor” channel
43. With it
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land Yard detective who returns to her home of Kingston, Jamaica, to take on missing persons cases. Things get complicated when another Scotland Yard detective comes to town in this series premiere.
POV
WPSU-3 WXXI-21 10 p.m.
land Yard detective who returns to her home of Kingston, Jamaica, to take on missing persons cases. Things get complicated when another Scotland Yard detective comes to town in this series premiere.
POV
WPSU-3 WXXI-21 10 p.m.
Brandon Scott is Baltimore’s idealistic young mayor. In a city plagued by gun violence, he has a plan that will begin to curb the problem. This documentary follows Scott through his first year in office as he tries to save lives and inspire the nation.
Tuesday
1000-lb Sisters
TLC 8 p.m.
Brandon Scott is Baltimore’s idealistic young mayor. In a city plagued by gun violence, he has a plan that will begin to curb the problem. This documentary follows Scott through his first year in office as he tries to save lives and inspire the nation.
Tuesday
1000-lb Sisters
TLC 8 p.m.
It’s an episode of positive and negatives as Amy makes progress in rebuilding her self-esteem, while Tammy faces a roadblock on her skin removal journey. Then, Chris and Misty get closer to their goals, while Amanda falls further behind.
Road Wars
A&E 9 p.m.
It’s an episode of positive and negatives as Amy makes progress in rebuilding her self-esteem, while Tammy faces a roadblock on her skin removal journey. Then, Chris and Misty get closer to their goals, while Amanda falls further behind.
Road Wars
If you’re on the hook, just pay the fine. First, a car owner in New York decides the time is right to drive off with the tow truck’s boom. Then, on Long Island, a collision causes a huge family brawl in the street. And, a postal worker gets trapped.
A&E 9 p.m.
House Hunters International
HGTV 10 p.m.
Ciao! Buongiorno! Former high school sweethearts have raised their family and want to start the next part of their lives living in Lucca, Italy. They’re
If you’re on the hook, just pay the fine. First, a car owner in New York decides the time is right to drive off with the tow truck’s boom. Then, on Long Island, a collision causes a huge family brawl in the street. And, a postal worker gets trapped.
House Hunters International HGTV 10 p.m.
Ciao! Buongiorno! Former high school sweethearts have raised their family and want to start the next part of their lives living in Lucca, Italy. They’re
looking for a place that fits their visiting children and has just the right amount of outdoor space.
Wednesday
looking for a place that fits their visiting children and has just the right amount of outdoor space.
Survivor
Wednesday
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
Survivor
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
The alliances on Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands have been forever fractured and the remaining castaways must convince their fellow contestants to work together in the last few weeks. But will a November surprise lead to $1 million in December?
Saturday Night Live
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 9 p.m.
The alliances on Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands have been forever fractured and the remaining castaways must convince their fellow contestants to work together in the last few weeks. But will a November surprise lead to $1 million in December?
Saturday Night Live
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 9 p.m.
When you’ve been around for 50 years, you can bet there’s enough material to make a good holiday-themed special. And “SNL” has a spectacular collection of Thanksgiving-themed sketches featuring stars of casts past including Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell.
Fugitives Caught on Tape
A&E 10 p.m.
When you’ve been around for 50 years, you can bet there’s enough material to make a good holiday-themed special. And “SNL” has a spectacular collection of Thanksgiving-themed sketches featuring stars of casts past including Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell.
Fugitives Caught on Tape
A&E 10 p.m.
Law enforcement has their hands full during this latest episode. First, police chase a man out on bond down the wrong side of the highway. Then, a simple shoplifting case escalates into a standoff. And, a sex offender steals a Homeland Security vehicle.
Thursday 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30
a.m.
Law enforcement has their hands full during this latest episode. First, police chase a man out on bond down the wrong side of the highway. Then, a simple shoplifting case escalates into a standoff. And, a sex offender steals a Homeland Security vehicle.
Thursday
Before the turkey hits the oven and the silverware gets polished, there’s the annual tradition of watching larger-than-life balloon characters take over downtown Manhattan. From Snoopy to Spider-Man, eyes will be looking upwards while waiting for Santa.
98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30 a.m.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking FOOD 8 p.m.
Before the turkey hits the oven and the silverware gets polished, there’s the annual tradition of watching larger-than-life balloon characters take over downtown Manhattan. From Snoopy to Spider-Man, eyes will be looking upwards while waiting for Santa.
During this new episode, hosts James and Oliver Phelps task bakers with creating 50 identical handheld desserts inspired by one of the many shops located in Diagon Alley. Whose culinary adventure will continue? And whose will be cut short?
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking FOOD 8 p.m.
During this new episode, hosts James and Oliver Phelps task bakers with creating 50 identical handheld desserts inspired by one of the many shops located in Diagon Alley. Whose culinary adventure will continue? And whose will be cut short?
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
The first holiday season without a loved one can be hard. As such, Mandy (Emily Osment) tries her hardest to get bring the Cooper family together during this trying Thanksgiving. Montana Jordan, Will Sasso and Rachel Bay Jones also star.
Friday
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The first holiday season without a loved one can be hard. As such, Mandy (Emily Osment) tries her hardest to get bring the Cooper family together during this trying Thanksgiving. Montana Jordan, Will Sasso and Rachel Bay Jones also star.
TCM 8 p.m.
Friday
Monty Python and the Holy Grail TCM 8 p.m.
The Middle Ages were nothing to trifle with as King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his knights go on a quest for the Holy Grail. But to reach their goal, they must face a terrifying list of detours, including a killer rabbit, a taunting Frenchmen and more.
Fire Country
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
The Middle Ages were nothing to trifle with as King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his knights go on a quest for the Holy Grail. But to reach their goal, they must face a terrifying list of detours, including a killer rabbit, a taunting Frenchmen and more.
Fire Country
Benedict breakfast hash, a Christmas burger, a simple skillet pizza dip and a holiday tortellini soup.
Holiday Touchdown: A
Benedict breakfast hash, a Christmas burger, a simple skillet pizza dip and a holiday tortellini soup.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story HALL 8 p.m.
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
It’s all hands on deck when an extremely rare and highly dangerous fire tornado rolls into Edgewater. Can Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) and the firefighters of Station 42 protect the townspeople from peril? Or is this too much for them to handle?
Children Ruin
Everything
WPIX-11 9 p.m.
It’s all hands on deck when an extremely rare and highly dangerous fire tornado rolls into Edgewater. Can Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) and the firefighters of Station 42 protect the townspeople from peril? Or is this too much for them to handle?
Children Ruin
In this Season 4 premiere, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) begins dealing with her new role as the sole breadwinner. That means James (Aaron Abrams) is now a full-time, stay-athome dad for their three kids, who’re getting more independent by the day.
Everything
Saturday
WPIX-11 9 p.m.
The Pioneer Woman FOOD 10 a.m.
Time is of the essence this time of year, so food writer Ree Drummond shares her secrets to making things both festive and fast. On her menu is a
In this Season 4 premiere, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) begins dealing with her new role as the sole breadwinner. That means James (Aaron Abrams) is now a full-time, stay-athome dad for their three kids, who’re getting more independent by the day.
Saturday
The Pioneer Woman
FOOD
Time is of the essence this time of year, so food writer Ree Drummond shares her secrets to making things both festive and fast. On her menu is a
The Department of Homeland Security is constantly faced with an onslaught of travelers hoping to pull a fast one and get contraband past security for questionable intentions.
Christmas throws a Hail Mary when Kansas City Chiefs superfan Alana (Hunter King) finds her family in the hunt for the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Tyler Hynes), who’s in charge of picking the winner, thinks she might go all the way.
To Catch a Smuggler: Secret Stash NGEO 9 p.m.
The Department of Homeland Security is constantly faced with an onslaught of travelers hoping to pull a fast one and get contraband past security for questionable intentions. But the skill of agents puts smugglers of drugs, weapons and more to the test.
48 Hours
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew investigate tantalizing criminal cases and riveting real-life dramas that have captivated the United States, delivering answers and exclusives
Ree Drummond hosts
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Turkeys and turkey dinners
Turkeys and turkey dinners
Turkeys and turkey dinners
Who is in charge of the Thanksgiving Day parade in the 1947 film “Miracle on
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