Kate Hudson (“Glass Onion,” 2022) stars in new Netflix professional basketball comedy series “Running Point,” premiering on the streamer Thursday, Feb. 27.
Kate Hudson stars in “Running Point”
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AUTO RACING
Sunday
2 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400. From Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (L)
Saturday
1:30 p.m. WGN NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Focused Health 250. From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. (L) BASEBALL
Monday
2 p.m. CHSN Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox. From Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (L)
Wednesday
2 p.m. CHSN San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox. From Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (L)
Thursday
2 p.m. CHSN Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox. From Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (L) BASKETBALL
Sunday
10 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
10:30 a.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Tip-Off (L)
11 a.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Notre Dame at NC State. From James T. Valvano Arena in Raleigh, N.C. (L)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball West Virginia at TCU. From Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (L) WFLD WYZZ Connecticut at St. John’s. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (L)
11:30 a.m. CHSN Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. WLS NBA Countdown (L)
12 p.m. WLS New York Knicks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (L)
12:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD Purdue at Indiana. From Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (L)
1 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball North Carolina at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (L) ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
WGN Women’s College Basketball Syracuse at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (L)
2 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball Capital City Go-Go at Windy City Bulls. From NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
2:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD Ohio State at UCLA. From Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (L)
WLS Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (L)
3 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball LSU at Kentucky. From Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. (L)
ESPN2 Drake at Northern Iowa. From McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (L)
WGN Women’s College Basketball Florida State at Georgia Tech. From McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. (L)
5:30 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (L)
8:35 p.m. ESPN Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (L)
10 p.m. TBS Foul Play with Anthony Davis
1 a.m. ESPN2 Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Monday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
6 p.m. ESPN North Carolina at Florida State. From the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla. (L)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Baylor at Kansas State. From Bramlage Coliseum in Mahnattan, Kan. (L) CHSN Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (L)
6:30 p.m. TNT Unrivaled Basketball Rose Basketball Club vs. Phantom Basketball Club. From Wayfair Arena in Miami. (L)
7:45 p.m. TNT Unrivaled Basketball Mist Basketball Club vs. Laces Basketball Club. From Wayfair Arena in Miami. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN Houston at Texas Tech. From United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (L)
8:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. ESPN Kansas at Colorado. From CU Events Center in Boulder, Colo. (L) CHSN Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Tuesday
10 a.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
1 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
6 p.m. ESPN2 Baylor at Cincinnati. From Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. (L) TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)
6:30 p.m. TNT Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
9 p.m. TNT Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
10 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Live (L)
11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA (L)
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Evelyn takes on the media after her altercation.
12:30 a.m. TNT Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.
6 p.m. ESPN Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (L) ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. CHSN LA Clippers at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
8:35 p.m. ESPN San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets. From the Toyota Center in Houston. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. CHSN LA Clippers at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives The women deal with the fallout; Tami raises questions.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in New York.
VH1 Basketball Wives Evelyn talks to a therapist about her issues.
Thursday
10 a.m. CHSN College Basketball
12 p.m. CHSN Bradley at Valparaiso. From Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Ind.
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
6 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball North Carolina at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (L) ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
CHSN Women’s College Basketball Missouri State at Murray State. From CFSB Center in Murray, Ky. (L) TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)
6:30 p.m. TNT Denver Nuggets at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Teams TBA. (L) ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
9 p.m. TNT New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (L)
9:30 p.m. TBS Foul Play with Anthony Davis
10 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Live (L)
11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Tasha’s jokes land her and Suzie in trouble with Evelyn. 12:30 a.m. TNT Denver Nuggets at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie, Evelyn and Suzie leave the birthday party early.
2 a.m. ESPN2 30 for 30 Celtics/Lakers: Part 2. Stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson meet in the NBA Finals.
Friday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
6 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L) ESPN2 Davidson at VCU. From Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, Va. (L)
6:15 p.m. TNT Unrivaled Basketball Laces Basketball Club vs. Vinyl Basketball Club. From Mediapro Basketball Facility in Miami. (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (L)
CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. CHSN Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (L) WFLD WYZZ UCLA at Purdue. From Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (L)
7:30 p.m. TNT Unrivaled Basketball Phantom Basketball Club vs. Mist Basketball Club. From Mediapro Basketball Facility in Miami. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
9:05 p.m. ESPN LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. CHSN Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Tasha is angry over the early departure from her party.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie announces a trip to London Fashion Week.
Saturday
9 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
11 a.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
USA Saint Joseph’s at Fordham. From Rose Hill Gym in the Bronx, N.Y. (L) WBBM WMBD Connecticut at Providence. From Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. (L)
WFLD WYZZ Butler at Villanova. From Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pa. (L) WGN Syracuse at Virginia Tech. From Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. (L)
12 p.m. WPWR Women’s College Basketball Alabama A&M at Alabama State. From Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, Ala. (L)
1 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L) WBBM WMBD Seton Hall at St. John’s. From Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y. (L)
2:30 p.m. WPWR Alabama A&M at Alabama State. From Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, Ala. (L)
3 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
3:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD Cincinnati at Houston. From Fertitta Center in Houston. (L)
WFLD WYZZ Creighton at Xavier. From Cintas Center in Cincinnati. (L)
4 p.m. CHSN Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
4:30 p.m. WGN Notre Dame at Wake Forest. From Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston Salem, N.C. (L)
5 p.m. ESPN2 Pittsburgh at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (L)
5:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Extra (L)
7 p.m. ESPN2 Georgia at Texas. From Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (L) WLS NBA Countdown (L)
7:30 p.m. WLS Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN Arizona at Iowa State. From Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. (L) WFLD WYZZ Women’s College Basketball USC at UCLA. From Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
10 p.m. ESPN Gonzaga vs. San Francisco. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (L)
12 a.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Live VH1 Basketball Wives Evelyn worries over her Fashion Week debut in London.
1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Suzie’s patience is tested by a surprise invitation. EXTREME
Sunday
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2025 Trending Moments - Part 1.
11 p.m. ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2025 Trending Moments - Part 2. FOOTBALL
Sunday
4:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Monday
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
2 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
Tuesday
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
9:30 p.m. WFLD 1st & North
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show WFLD 1st & North
Wednesday
12:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
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5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Thursday
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
1 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
Friday
12:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Saturday
12 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
7:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show GOLF
Sunday
2 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Mexico Open, Final Round. From VidantaWorld in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. (L)
Monday
4 p.m. ESPN2 TGL Golf Los Angeles Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club. From SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 TGL Golf Boston Common Golf vs. Atlanta Drive GC. From SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (L)
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Tuesday
8 p.m. ESPN TGL Golf The Bay Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club. From SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (L)
Saturday
2 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Cognizant Classic, Third Round. From PGA National Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (L)
GYMNASTICS
Sunday
5 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Gymnastics (L)
HOCKEY
Sunday
9 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets. From Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
11:30 a.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)
12 p.m. TNT Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (L)
2:30 p.m. TNT New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (L)
3 p.m. WPWR AHL Hockey Rockford IceHogs at Chicago Wolves. From Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (L)
5 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
5:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT NHL on TNT Postgame. (L)
6 p.m. CHSN Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
8:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
New York Knicks look for 3rd consecutive win against Philadelphia 76ers
In another blockbuster 2024-25 NBA regular-season matchup, the New York Knicks get set to take on the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City, with the game airing live on ESPN.
The New York Knicks’ 2024-25 campaign couldn’t be going any better, with the team boasting a 33-17 win-loss record as of early February and sitting comfortably in the top half of the Eastern Conference standings, behind (at press time) only the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics.
A major piece to the Knicks’ success this season has been the remarkable play by newly acquired Knick and former Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns. Since his acquisition in September 2024, Towns has been a powerhouse on the court — averaging 24.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, including earning himself Eastern Conference Player of the Month in December 2024, when he averaged 23.2 points and 14.6 rebounds per game.
Sitting at the bottom half of the Eastern
Conference standings, meanwhile, are the Philadelphia 76ers, who have suffered a multitude of injuries throughout the year with Joel Embiid, Paul George, KJ Martin and Kyle Lowry all sidelined at one point or another, leaving much of the workload to Tyrese Maxey, who (at press time) leads the 76ers in scoring this season, averaging 27.7 points and 6.0 assists per game.
In their most recent matchup, Maxey and a healthy George combined for 59 points, forcing the Knicks into overtime. Despite the strong effort and Towns sitting out the game with a minor thumb sprain, it still wasn’t enough to slow down the Knicks, with point guard Jalen Brunson coming up huge and finishing the game with 38 points.
11 p.m. CHSN Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
1:30 a.m. CHSN Every Shift
Monday
10 a.m. CHSN Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Tuesday
7 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
7:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
8 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (L)
10:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
11 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Wednesday
10 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
8:30 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)
9 p.m. TNT Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
12 a.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT NHL on TNT Postgame. (L)
Thursday
8:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (L)
11:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
12 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Friday
10 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
1 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Saturday
1 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
3:30 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
5 p.m. ESPN Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets. From Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (L)
sportsquiz
Questions:
8 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
8:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks. From the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (L)
11:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
12 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks. From the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
RUGBY
Saturday
6 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NRL Rugby Canberra Raiders vs. New Zealand Warriors. From Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (L)
SKATING
Saturday
12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Figure Skating Four Continents Championships. From Seoul, South Korea.
SOCCER
Sunday
8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. Nottingham Forest. From St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. (L)
4 p.m. TBS SheBelieves Cup United States vs. Australia. Group stage. (L)
Tuesday
1:30 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa. From Selhurst Park in London. (L)
Wednesday
2:15 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Liverpool vs. Newcastle United. From Anfield in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L) 9:30 p.m. TBS SheBelieves Cup United States vs. Japan. Group stage. (L)
Thursday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer West Ham United vs. Leicester City. From London Stadium in London. (L)
Saturday
1 p.m. WFLD WYZZ MLS Soccer Atlanta United FC at Charlotte FC. From Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
NHL Outdoor Games
Answers:
1) Though it was only an exhibition showcase for Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings, the first modern outdoor NHL game took place on Sept. 27, 1991 at which prominent Las Vegas landmark?
2) What American sports venue packed 105,491 fans into the stands on Jan. 1, 2008, creating the largest crowd in hockey history?
3) The inaugural “Heritage Classic” on Nov. 22, 2003 was the NHL’s first meaningful outdoor game, taking place at which Canadian outdoor venue?
4) Skating in the sun! Which U.S. state is scheduled to host both NHL outdoor games in 2026?
5) Name the only NHL franchise to have played in 7 outdoor regular season games (only winning once).
6) Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning shootout goal at the inaugural “NHL Winter Classic” which was held at which current NFL stadium?
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BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
Caught the rebound: A new team president steps up in ‘Running Point’
Ownership of a professional basketball team might not be everyone’s idea of a family business, but in the new Netflix comedy series “Running Point,” premiering Thursday, Feb. 27, the Gordon family’s line of succession names an unexpected new president of the Los Angeles Waves.
The 10-episode series stars Kate Hudson (“Glass Onion,” 2022) as Isla Gordon, a driven executive who is surprised but prepared when she is tapped to run the franchise after her brother (Justin Theroux, “White House Plumbers”) crashes out and is forced to resign from the position.
Isla is the only sister in the Gordon family C-suite and the Waves are the greatest team in the history of the game, so there is a lot of weight on her shoulders as she takes on the towering title. The pressure to carry it well comes from all angles, including from her brothers.
Scott MacArthur (“The Righteous Gemstones”) is Isla’s brother Ness, a single-season professional player who is now determined to redeem his reputation as the general manager of the Waves. Ness may have been forgettable on the team roster, but he’s motivated to make his mark in the Waves’ offices.
“The Other Two” star Drew Tarver is Sandy Gordon, the chief financial officer of the Waves, whose non-athleticism set him apart from the rest of his family growing up. Now, Sandy’s intelligence is an integral part of the team’s success — money well spent shows on the court.
It’s a good feeling to know that your family has your back, even if, as in Isla’s case, they are painfully honest with you. But siblings also know exactly which but-
ton to press to make you lose your cool in record time. To help keep Isla’s executive game on track, she has her own team.
Lev Levy (Max Greenfield, “The Neighborhood”) is Isla’s eternally supportive and positive fiancé, a pediatrician with a heart of gold. Brenda Song (“Dollface”) is Ali Lee, the Waves’ intimidating chief of staff and a longtime friend of Isla’s.
One of the first hurdles in Isla’s reign as president is mending the backbone of the Waves, Marcus Winfield (Toby Sandeman, “The Game”). Winfield has two championship rings, two Olympic gold medals and 12 all-star game invites to his name, but so many years on the top has the legendary athlete withdrawing from his team.
Also on the Los Angeles Waves team roster are Chet Hanks (“Your Honour”) as point guard Travis Bugg; Uche Agada (“Rise,” 2022) as rookie Dyson Gibbs; and Dane DiLiegro (“Imaginary,” 2024) as Eastern European Waves player Badrag Knauss. Jay Ellis (“Insecure”) is Waves coach Jay Brown, a former player who has brought home several championships. Jay’s quiet magnetism works for the team, but it may prove too strong for Isla to keep things strictly professional.
The cast also includes Fabrizio Guido (“Perry Mason”) as Jackie Moreno, a popcorn vendor at the Waves’ arena who receives a dream promotion; Keyla Monterroso Mejia (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) as Jackie’s cousin Ana, an enterprising personal injury lawyer; and Roberto Sanchez (“Palm Royale”) as Stephen Ramirez, the stuffy head of the Waves board.
Point” alongside “The Mindy Project” collaborators Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen. With two of her latest comedies — Netflix’s “Never I Ever” and Max’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls” — having recently aired their series finales, Kaling talked to Netflix’s Tudum about the upcoming series.
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“I really love writing shows about ambitious women,” the actor-writer-producer shared, “whether they’re a 15-year-old girl in the Valley or the president of a basketball team. We wanted to ensure that audiences could see themselves in the characters’ struggles and triumphs.”
BY JAY BOBBIN
Naomi Watts
OF MULHOLLAND DRIVE ON BAC FILMS/UNIVERSAL PICTURES/FOCUS FEATURES
Q: When filmmaker David Lynch passed away, I heard that his movie “Mulholland Drive” — which starred Naomi Watts – was meant to be a TV project instead. Is that true?
A: It is. By the time he made that 2001 release, Lynch had established his reputation as one of television’s most unique series providers via the 1990-91 ABC run of the legendary “Twin Peaks.” He tackled “Mulholland Drive” toward the end of that decade, with ABC again intended as its home ... but he ran into resistance after a network executive watched the pilot and expressed dislike for it, resulting in the cancellation of the project before it ever got on the air.
Reportedly, Lynch felt constrained by the deadline he had to meet for the pilot, giving him no time to “finesse” it (as he put it) the way he would have liked to. The network’s complaints were said to have included the ages of stars Naomi Watts and Laura Harring, who were deemed too old for their roles as two women drawn together by a complex mystery in Los Angeles.
Though “Mulholland Drive” was initially made without an ending, which is standard practice for a series pilot, Lynch came up with one after the rejection by ABC. He reworked much of the script as a whole, and with funding from the French company StudioCanal, he filmed the new material and shaped it into the movie that ultimately was released in. America by the Universal Pictures subsidiary Focus Features.
Watts has given much credit to Lynch for boosting her career, via “Mulholland Drive,” to a degree that made her one of the more prominent actresses working in movies. It had its unveiling at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, and it earned Watts a number of award nominations. Among the accolades she won for it were a National Board of Review Award and a National Society of Film Critics Award, and she said upon Lynch’s passing, “He put me on the map.”
NBA Basketball WLS 2:30 p.m.
At eighth and 11th in the Western Conference respectively, it hasn’t been the best season for the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. However, each team looks to turn their fortunes around when they play today at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Americas WEEK WMAQ 6 p.m.
The premiere of this 10-episode nature documentary narrated by Tom Hanks spotlights the stunning secrets of the Americas supercontinent. Five years in the making, the docuseries uses new technology to capture never-before-seen wildlife behavior.
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WWE LFG A&E 7 p.m.
As the WWE’s newest competition series continues, the top four contestants get set to compete in a mixed tag match in front of a sold-out crowd at LFG Arena. Meanwhile, the remaining contestants find out which WWE Legend will help them on their journey.
Suits LA WEEK WMAQ 8 p.m.
Ted Black (Stephen Amell) is a former federal prosecutor who reinvents himself as an L.A. entertainment lawyer. But when his firm goes into crisis mode, he shakes things up and becomes the very thing he despised in this series premiere.
All Creatures Great and Small WTTW 8 p.m.
During this Season 5 finale, the staff of Skeldale House are busy preparing for Christmas and Jimmy’s first birthday. However, problems arise when they can’t acquire the usual festive treats. Then, Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) is rocked by bad news.
The Baldwins TLC 9 p.m.
Seven children, six animals and two parents certainly sounds like your typical TLC formula, but this series premiere is anything but typical as it follows Oscar-nominated actor Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, as they navigate their complicated lives.
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36 139 247 TBS Postgame (N) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Foul Play <+++ Dune ('21)
Calls the Heart "The Show Must Go On" (N)
Sailing Into Love ('19)Chris McNally,Fiona Vroom,Leah Cudmore.A teacher juggles her duties as bridesmaid to three friends.
Girls "A Little Romance" Gold. Girls "That Was No Lady"
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WBBM WMBD 1 p.m.
Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis star in the first Black-led daytime soap opera in 25 years. The series follows the lives of the Dupree family, a powerful and well-known group that lives in a leafy and beautiful Maryland suburb just outside Washington, D.C.
Kids Baking Championship FOOD 7 p.m.
Sticking with the animal theme, the remaining kid bakers are tasked with making edible terrariums that feature yummy insects. Since insects need a flower to live on, the kids must put their petal to the metal to impress Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown.
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TLC 7 p.m.
Sometimes, the most important decisions are made during times of strife. First, Ari and Bini make a life-changing decision. Then, Jasmine hopes to save her marriage with Gino through ethical non-monogamy. And, Julia’s revelation causes Brandon to break.
History’s Greatest Mysteries
HISTORY 8 p.m.
Host Laurence Fishburne examines the stories of the Yeti, a giant upright creature covered in shaggy gray hair that has been a part of sightings throughout the Himalayas and surrounding regions for centuries. Could the monster this be Asia’s Bigfoot?
Celebrity IOU HGTV 8 p.m.
Actor Kyle MacLachlan enlists the help of Drew and Jonathan Scott to help him surprise a woman who has been a part of his family’s lives for years. He hopes to turn her attached garage into a cool flex space that will become an extension of her home.
Trivial Pursuit
WGN 8 p.m.
Host LeVar Burton brings three contestants together in this reimagined version of the classic board game. Over three rounds, players must answer challenging questions from six familiar categories. The winner gets a chance to play for big money.
Jasmine and Gino in “90 Day: The Last Resort”
James, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Sandler. Old-school arcade champs must defend t he planet from aliens who base their attacks on video games (:05) <++ I, Robot ('04) Bridget Moynahan ,Bruce Greenwood, Will Smith. A homicide detective (Will Smith) tracks
"Job Hunting"
The Curse of Oak Island: Drilling Down HISTORY 7 p.m.
There’s always a lot to unpack at Oak Island. As such, Rick, Marty, Matty and the Oak Island team welcome guests to go in-depth into the latest news and reports from the world-famous treasure hunt. What’s the news from the Money Pit?
Married at First Sight LIFE 7 p.m.
Decision day is here for the Chicago couples as they must decide whether they wish to remain married or take the first exit off the marital expressway. Sometimes, the GPS doesn’t give clear signals. Then, tempers erupt, turning a happy gathering to chaos.
St. Denis Medical WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
It’s all hands on deck when an emotional support animal is accidentally set loose in the halls of St. Denis. Later, Alex (Allison Tolman) puts together a big surprise for Serena’s (Kahyun Kim) birthday. Unfortunately, it’s met by a tepid response.
Will Trent WLS 7 p.m.
As Season 3 continues, the spotlight turns to the newest members of the cast: Marion Alba (Gina Rodriguez) and Dr. Seth McDale (Scott Foley). How will their presence complicate things for Will (Ramón Rodríguez) and Angie (Erika Christensen)?
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Eyes on the Prize III HBO 8 p.m.
This continuation of the “Eyes on the Prize” series tells the stories of people who fought for racial equality and justice between 1977 and 1988 in communities across the United States, laying the groundwork for the future of civil rights.
Biggest Family in NYC TLC 9 p.m.
Moving to a whole new city can be quite the endeavor. Moreso if you’re the de la Mottes, a conservative family of 13. In this brand-new reality series, viewers watch as the large family adapts to the vibrant streets of their new home in Harlem, N.Y.
Lolly's Aunt Gert gives her three magical lemon dr ops.
Girls "Take Him, He's Mine"
Golden Girls "Blind Ambitions"
Girls "The Way We Met" The Golden Girls "End of the Curse"
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“ e Meg” (Feb. 23)
Five years ago, expert sea diver and Naval Captain Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) encountered an unknown danger in the unexplored recesses of the Mariana Trench that forced him to abort his mission and abandon half his crew, ultimately costing him everything. Now, when a submersible lies sunk and disabled at the bottom of the ocean — carrying his ex-wife among the team onboard — he is the one who gets the call for the rescue mission.
“Ghostlight” (Feb. 25)
When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) nds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.
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“ e 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards” (Feb. 23)
Awards season is in full swing, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony makes its 31st annual showing Sunday, Feb. 23, live on Net ix. Hosted this year by Kristin Bell, the event celebrates the contributions of talented actors to their craft through the last year. Voted on by SAG-AFTRA’s robust and diverse membership of 130,000-plus performers, the ceremony presents 13 awards across lm and television.
“No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski” - Season 1 (Feb. 24)
A family dish passed down through the generations can tell us something about who we are. Antoni Porowski curates bespoke journeys for celebrities as they travel the globe to explore their ancestral culinary heritage. rough sweltering jungles, ancient villages, and bustling cities they discover mouthwatering dishes, epic scenery and hidden family stories.
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The Challenge All Stars: Rivals MTV 7 p.m.
Who knew what and when? TJ adds some rival flare to his favorite challenge of the season — trivia. Then, things get heated for two rival pairs when one contestant is found supporting a plan that would dump their real-life best friend into the jungle.
Survivor WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
This two-hour Season 48 premiere sees a new cast of 18 wide-eyed contestants trapped on a Fiji island with host Jeff Probst. Among the castaways are everything from single dads to physicists on the autism scale, all looking to win $1 million.
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During this new episode, the staff at Gaffney receive a surprise visit from a National Accreditation Board of Hospitals representative. Meanwhile, Asher (Jessy Schram) and Naomi (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut) try to find the cause of a young girl’s infection.
Abbott Elementary WLS 7:30 p.m.
Despite being underfunded, overwhelmed and outnumbered, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and her fellow teachers at Willard R. Abbott Elementary try their absolute best to provide their students with an education that they’ll never forget during this new episode.
Izzy Does It HGTV 8 p.m.
Izzy and crew decide to help a young couple overwhelmed by their children’s toys and clutter, hoping to help them create a modern Zen space. Then, a new flip gets the green light from Izzy, but not Rudy, so they ask Tarek El Moussa for some advice.
NHL Hockey TNT 9 p.m.
Both the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings find themselves squarely in the middle of the pack at this point of the season. Can Elias Pettersson and the Canucks find a spark that negates home ice advantage when they visit Southern California?
Jeff Probst hosts “Survivor”
Jamie Foxx, Andrew Garfield. <+++ Kingsman: The Secret Service ('14) Michael Caine, Taron Egerton, Colin Firth. A spy organization recruits an uncouth street kid into its hi ghly competitive training pr ogram. <+ Punisher: War Zone ('08)Dominic
Christina on the Coast HGTV 7 p.m.
Designer Christina Haack helps a couple who’ve gotten the home they wanted, only to realize its design flaws and questionable safety. As she works her magic to make it stylish and bring it up to code, she also creates a “pawesome” treat for their dog.
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter MTV 7 p.m.
Ryder’s heart issues have Cheyenne learning as she goes. Then, nostalgia kicks in for Leah as her two young twins attend their first homecoming dance. And, Jade has a birthday party for Kloie, where Cheyenne connects with Amber’s daughter, Leah.
Police 24/7 WGN 7 p.m.
Each episode of this docu-reality series gives viewers a raw and unfiltered look into the ever-changing world of sheriff and police departments across the United States as they do everything they can to serve and protect their communities.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition WLS 7 p.m.
Hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, alongside homebuilder Taylor Morrison and his team of builders and contractors, continue to help families in need of full-on home renovations during an all-new episode of the famed home makeover series.
Ghosts WBBM WMBD 7:30 p.m.
After four seasons of Isaac’s (Brandon Scott Jones) wild rantings about the U.S.’s first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton (Nat Faxon) finally makes the trip to Woodstone Mansion. How will Isaac react to his arch nemesis’ arrival?
Animal Control WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Animals say the darndest things. Sort of. Former honest cop turned well-read animal control officer, Frank Shaw (Joel McHale), and his eclectic team of crazies do their best to help animals in need while avoiding those pesky humans at all cost.
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<++ National Lampoon's Vacation ('83) Beverl y D'Angelo,Chevy Chase. (:15) <++ National Lampoon's European Vacation ('85) Beverl y D'An gelo, Chevy Chase Movie
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang Big
Greek Recipe for Romance ('24) Rafael Kariotakis, Peru Kavalieri, Danielle Chuchran.
Golden Girls Gold. Girls "Joust Between Friends"
Golden Girls "Love, Rose?"
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Joel McHale stars in “Animal Control”
NCIS: Sydney
WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
With the world feeling smaller every day and international concerns at the fore of political tensions, a grafting of U.S. NCIS agents and Australian Federal Police looks to get beyond culture clashes and solve cases in the Indo-Pacific.
Love After Lockup WE 7 p.m.
It’s a walk down memory lane for love- and jailbirds Lisa and Mikey as they talk about their lives before being caught for criminal activity. For Lisa, her family crime history is impressive as she revisits an arrest. And, Mikey meets the local sheriff.
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College Basketball WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Coach Mick Cronin has the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team back on track at the right time as they visit Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind., to take on Braden Smith and the surging Purdue Boilermakers in NCAA Division 1 men’s college basketball action.
Real Time With Bill Maher HBO 9 p.m.
Everybody’s got an opinion. As such, each episode of this long-running talk show sees comedian and political satirist Bill Maher welcome a panel of guests from diverse backgrounds for a lively discussion of current events and contemporary issues.
Cold Case Files: Dead West A&E 9 p.m.
In the Wild West, death was a constant. This all-new “Cold Case Files” spinoff takes viewers to the rugged terrain of the American West to examine the dusty old cold cases that were deemed unsolvable by law enforcement at the time.
Mysteries From Above HISTORY 9:05 p.m.
A good vantage point makes all the difference when searching for submerged objects. First, a long-lost ancient Basilica is discovered in Turkey. Then, a lone spire emerges from toxic sludge in Romania. And, a big ship hull in the North Sea brings closure.
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33 122 244 SYFY (4:35) <++ Blade: Trinity ('04) Kris Kristofferson, Wesley Snipes. <++ F9 The Fast Saga ('21) Michelle Rodriguez,Jordana Brewster,Vin Diesel. Dom and his crew battle a skilled assassin and dr iver, who is his forsaken brother. <++ Blade: Trinity ('04) Kris Kristofferson, Jessica Biel, Wesley Snipes. Blade and a pair of vampire slayer s battle Dracula.
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35 105 242 USA (4:55) < National Lampoon's Europea WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) (Live) Bel-Air (N) (:05) 9-1-1 "Worst Day Ever"
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang <+++ Straight Outta Compton ('15) Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, O'Shea Jackson Jr (:50) <++ Get Hard ('15) Kevin
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33 122 244 SYFY (7:00) < Squealer ('23) Tyrese Gibson. <+++ The Northman ('22) Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang,Alexander Skarsgård. <+ The Darkest Hour ('11)Max Minghella, Olivia Thirlby,Emile Hirsch < Jeepers Creepers 3 ('17)Stan Shaw, Gina Philips, Jonathan Breck <++ F9 The Fast Saga ('21)Michelle Rodriguez,Jordana Brewster, Vin Diesel.
34 107 249 COM The Office The Office The Office The Office <++ Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby ('06) John C. Reilly,Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell.
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<++ The Hangover Part III ('13)Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper. <+++ 21 Jump Street ('12)
35 105 242 USA 9-1-1 "9-1-1, What's Your Grievance?" 9-1-1 "Buck Begins" 9-1-1 "Jinx" College Basketball Saint Joseph' s at Fordham (N) (Live) Chrisley <++ Hancock ('08)Charlize Theron,Jason Bateman, Will Smith. <+++ Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl ('03) Geoffrey Rush,Johnny Depp
36 139 247 TBS Mod Fam "Integrity" <+ Killers ('10) Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, Ashton Kutcher. <++ Ocean's Eight ('18)Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway,Sandra Bullock.
<+++ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ('17)Zoe Saldaña,Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt. Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang
37 180 311 FREE (:05) <++ Pocahontas ('95) Voices of Judy Kuhn, Mel Gibson, Irene Bedard. <++++ Mary Poppins ('64) Dick Van Dyke,Glynis Johns, Julie Andrews (:10) <+++ Tarzan ('99) Voices of Glenn Close, Minnie Driver, Tony Goldwyn. (:15) <+++ Up ('09)Voices of Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Edward Asner. (:25) < Ratatouille
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39 172 290 DISN StuGo StuGo Marvel's Moon Girl Marvel's Moon Girl <+++ The Peanuts Movie ('15)Voices of Hadley Belle Miller, Mariel Sheets, Noah Schnapp. Ace pilot Snoopy chases the Red Baron while best pal Charlie Bro wn develops a crush on his neighbor.
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BY STAFF WRITERS
Probst hosts the new season of “Survivor”
Questions:
1) The 48th season of “Survivor” kicks off on Feb. 26 — who won the first season?
2) Which season introduced the Hidden Immunity Idol?
3) What is the “Survivor” motto?
4) What catchphrase does host Jeff Probst use for announcing an elimination?
5) What was the first season to feature a returning player?
6) Name the two two-time winners of “Survivor.”
7) Which season was the first to feature a Final Three (instead of a Final Two) at the Final Tribal Council?
“Survivor: Cook Islands” (S13)
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The Mummy AMC 1:15 p.m.
When Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), a cursed high priest with supernatural powers, is freed from him mummified prison, it falls to adventurer Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) to save the day. The sequel, “The Mummy Returns” immediately follows.
NRL Rugby WFLD WYZZ 6 p.m.
In what’s best described as an away game, the Canberra Raiders take on the New Zealand Warriors of Australia’s National Rugby League at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Warrior’s captain and multi-premiership winner James Fisher-Harris makes his debut.
The Lost Weekend TCM 7 p.m.
Writer Don Birnam (Ray Milland) has been sober for only a few days as he plans to spend the weekend with his brother, Wick (Phillip Terry). Desperate for a drink, Don convinces Wick to go to a show so he can hit a bar, which sends him spiralling.
I Am Luke Perry WGN 7 p.m.
Best known as the brooding Dylan McKay in the 1990s series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” actor Luke Perry became a household name at the same time he became a teen idol. Now, this critically-acclaimed docuseries takes a look at the life and career of the actor.
48 Hours WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
Newest correspondent Anne-Marie Green, alongside Erin Moriarty and other correspondents, investigate shocking tales of criminal conduct and real-life tragedies, looking to get to the bottom of the story and get answers to mysteries that captivate the U.S.
House Hunters HGTV 9 p.m.
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the stress, as an engaged couple planning to blend their families together look for a house in Katy, Texas. He wants a spot for gaming, while she’s hoping for a new build with a southern farmhouse style.
Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks (N) (Live) Postgame (N)
31 131 254 AMC (4:00) <++ The Mummy Returns ('01) Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fras er. <++ The Mummy ('17)Russell Crowe,Annabelle Walli s, Tom Cruise.A soldier of fortune battles an ancient, resurrected princess as she embarks on a rampage in London. (P) <++ The Mummy ('99)Rachel Weisz,John Hannah, Brendan Fraser. A man opens a tomb unleashing a mummy seeking revenge for a curse laid upon him 3, 000 years earlier.
32 129 237 BRAVO (5:30) <+ Big Daddy ('99) Adam Sandler. <++ Just Go With It ('11) Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Adam Sandler. <+ Big Daddy ('99) Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Adam Sandler.
33 122 244 SYFY (4:00) <++ F9 The Fast Saga ('21) Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel. <+++ Salt ('10) Liev Schreiber,Chiwetel Ejiofor, Angelina Jolie. Accused of being a counterspy, a CI A agent goes on the run. <++ Old ('21) Vicky Krieps,Rufus Sewell, Gael García Bernal.Terror strikes when a family visit s a secluded beach that somehow caus es them to age rapidly. <++ Dark Shadows ('12)
34 107 249 COM (5:00) <+++ 21 Jump Street ('12) Jonah Hill. <+++ 22 Jump Street ('14) Channing Tatum, Peter Stormare, Jonah Hill. Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy
35 105 242 USA Movie (:35) <++ Eternals ('21) Salma Hayek,Kit Harington, Angelina Jolie. The Eternals use superhuman powers to battle the Deviants. <++ Hancock ('08) Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Will Smith.
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang <+++ Mad Max: Fury Road ('15) Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult,Tom Hardy (:45) <+++ I Am Legend ('07) Alice Braga, Dash Mihok,Will Smith.
37 180 311 FREE (5:25) <+++ Ratatouille ('07) Voices of Ian Holm,Lou Romano,Patton Oswalt. A French rat longs to become a chef. <++++ Beauty and the Beast ('91) Voices of Robby Benson, Richard White, Paige O'Hara. A maiden trades place s with her captive father. <++++ Fantasía ('40)Walt Disney,Disney cartoon sequences set to classical music.
38 170 299 NICK (5:00) <++ Despicable Me 3 ('17) Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang
39 172 290 DISN <+++ Wreck-It Ralph ('12) Voices of Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, John C. Reilly.After years of losi ng to his adversa ry, an arcade-game character decides that he wants to be a hero. Big City Greens Big City Greens
“Daredevil: Born Again” - Season 1 (Disney+ — March 4, Series Premiere)
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course. The series also stars Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, with Ayelet Zurer and Jon Bernthal.
“The Leopard” (Netflix — March 5, Series Premiere)
Based on what many consider to be one of the greatest Italian novels of all time, this series is a dazzlingly sensuous epic, set against the backdrop of revolution in 1860s Sicily. At its heart is Don Fabrizio Corbera (Kim Rossi Stuart), the Prince of Salina, who leads a life surrounded by beauty and privilege. But as Italy moves towards unification and the old aristocratic order is threatened, he realizes that his family’s future is in jeopardy. New allegiances must be made, each one a threat to his principles.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
2/23 BBQ Ribs
2/24 Ham & Scallop Potatoes
2/25 Pork Chops
2/26 Lasagna
Thursday: Meatloaf
BBQ & Potato Salad
Friday: Fish Specials Sat/Sun: Breakfast Specials
EVERYDAY: Fried Chicken, Tacos (Pork, Chorizo, Chicken), Quesadillas, Burritos Served with rice or beans
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BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
From pole to pole: Tom Hanks to narrate upcoming docuseries ‘The Americas’
Narrated by the iconic Tom Hanks (“Cast Away,” 2000), the brand-new nature docuseries “The Americas” — making its debut with a two-hour premiere Sunday, Feb. 23, on NBC, before streaming the next day on Peacock — explores the many creatures living across Earth’s most varied landmass.
Across 10 episodes, this fascinating series uses the latest in cutting-edge technology to showcase the entirety of the Americas’ massive and diverse landscape, covering all 8,700 miles of land — the only landmass that stretches from the Arctic to the Antarctic, notes NBC — as it delves into the never-before-seen behavior of the species that call North and South America home.
As the network describes: “Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions ... ‘The Americas’ unprecedented scale and ambition delivers remarkable world firsts; new species, new intimate courtship, dramatic deep sea hunting and some of nature’s strangest stories — even a frog that seems to defy death every day.”
Fascinating and informative, each hour-long episode of the series focuses on a unique location from across the neighboring continents, with “The Atlantic Coast,” “Mexico,” “The Wild West,” “The Amazon,” “The Frozen North,” “The Gulf Coast,” “The Andes,” “The Caribbean,” “The West Coast” and “Patagonia” set to make up the first season.
Speaking on the series, the president of Universal Television’s Alternative Studio, Toby Gorman, said he “[had] this idea for many years that there was one place on the planet that, for some reason, no one had ever really done a full job on, which is the whole of the Americas. It’s all about the scale of the place. There is nowhere on Earth that has this range.”
In a later interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Gorman also shared that Hanks was his first and only choice for narrator. “We asked ourselves, ‘Who is the American version of David Attenborough?’” Gorman said. “We agreed internally there was a list of one: Tom Hanks.”
With Emmy and BAFTA award-winning wildlife producer Mike Gunton (“Planet Earth II”) acting as executive producer on behalf of BBC Studios Natural History Unit, “The Americas” makes its debut Sunday, Feb. 23, on NBC, and streaming the next day on Peacock.
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A ferruginous / Cactus pygmy owl chick, featured in “The Americas”
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