Wednesday, January 26, 2022

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Oh, now, B Positive!

 

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Tonight's top pick is the two episodes of B Positive airing at 9 on CBS-CBS-CBS. I normally think of two episodes in one night as a burnoff event, but I'm inclined to adjust my thinking this time around. Annaleigh Ashford is a charming young woman and I'll root for her for that, and because I like that she carries on the once robust tradition of stage actors on sitcoms.


Let's see what TV has to offer us for Thursday, Jan. 27. All listings are EST.


STREAMING
And Just Like That ..., 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "No Strings Attached." "Steve questions Carrie about Miranda's affair." One more week until audiences can say bye bye bye to this '00s throwback.

Take Out with Lisa Ling, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. She explores the people behind Asian restaurants, shining a light on diverse communities that are often seen as an all-purpose group by society. Six episodes available.

The Millennial, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Movie Premiere. "Chad Sterling (Terayle Hill), a young, privileged millennial who recently received his master's degree and sets out to pursue a career in his chosen field (evidently, it doesn't matter which one) quickly finds out it's not as easy as he imagined."

The Fallout, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Movie premiere. "Bolstered by new friendships forged under sudden and tragic circumstances, high schooler Vada (Jenna Ortega) begins to reinvent herself, while re-evaluating her relationships with her family, friends and her view of the world. Moving away from her comfortable family routine, she starts taking chances with a series of quicksilver decisions that test her own boundaries and push her in new directions. As she spends more time with Mia (Maddie Ziegler), they grow closer, and Vada slowly redefines herself through their shared experiences, leading her further away from that day and closer to living her life in the now." Costarring John Ortiz, Julie Bowen and Shailene Woodley.

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, 3:01 a.m., Shudder. Movie premiere. Documentary about the English actor, and horror icon with commentary from folks including Guillermo del Toro, John Landis, Joe Dante, Peter Bogdanovich, Ron Perlman and Roger Corman.

Peacemaker, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "Monkey Dory."

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series finale next week.

La Fortuna, 3:01 a.m., AMC+.


Courtesy YouTube, with Harry Groener and Christine Ebersole


TALKIN' BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Halle Berry (Moonfall), Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy) and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson.

CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Author Nedra Glover Tawwab (Set Boundaries, Find Peace).

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. "The power of listening," plus how to land a dream job and healthy winter meals. In the 9 a.m. hour, Stanley Tucci (La Fortuna), author Dana Rosser and her formerly obese husband, Dr. James "Butch" Rosser (Through Thick and Thin), shopping tips and author Kristen Hong (Fridge Love). In the 10 a.m. hour, entertainment journalist Jason Kennedy, plus Taylor Lautner (Home Team), singer Conner Smith ("I Hate Alabama") and how to fix your finances.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Lisa Ling guest co-hosts as International Holocaust Remembrance Day is honored with authors Dov Forman, 18, and his great-grandmother, 98-year-old Auschwitz survivor Lily Ebert (Lily's Promise).

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Annaleigh Ashford.

Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:
The Rachael Ray Show. Valerie Bertinelli plugs her book Enough Already and makes her mother's upside-down cake. Rachael prepares a time-saving tray bake.

Live with Kelly and Ryan. Tom Selleck (Blue Bloods), plus Dr. Julie Smith explains depression and anxiety warning signs.

The Wendy Williams Show. RERUN. Special Guest Host Sherri Shepherd has comedienne Aida Rodriguez (Fighting Words).

The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Paris Hilton (Paris in Love, which also concludes its season today), coach Vontae Johnson and tumbler Angel Rice (Cheer) and Lizzy McAlpine ("All My Ghosts").

The Kelly Clarkson Show. Jay Leno (You Bet Your Life), Julie Bowen (The Fallout), Colman Domingo (Euphoria) and Warren Zeiders (717 Tapes).

The Drew Barrymore Show. Kate Hudson (InBloom wellness products, including protein snacks), Jay Shetty (the On Purpose podcast) and author Kimberly Snyder (You Are More Than You Think You Are).

Dr. Phil. "From Divorced Family to Drug Addict."


Colman Domingo, stage credits including Passing Strange and The Scottsboro Boys, courtesy YouTube.


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (all are LIVE)
Women's College Basketball, 6 p.m., ESPN. Mississippi State at South Carolina.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifying, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2. United States vs. El Salvador, third round.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifying, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Jamaica vs. Mexico, third round.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Gardner-Webb at UNC-Ashevile.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Conan the Barbarian, 6:50 p.m., StarzEncore.
The Shawshank Redemption, 7 p.m., Paramount.
Knives Out, 7 p.m., Syfy.
The Witches of Eastwick, 7:02 p.m., MoreMax.
Gladiator, 7:45 p.m., Showtime.


Lucie Arnaz AND Ian McShane, Courtesy YouTube


8 P.M.
Young Sheldon, CBS. "A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender." "Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors. George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy."

United States of Al, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Hunt/Shikar." "Riley, upset that Freddy taught Hazel how to ride a bike while he was deployed, attempts to teach her something new to make up for it. Ariana invites Al to a fundraiser involving spin bikes."

College Basketball, ESPN. LIVE. Ohio State at Minnesota.

Walker, The CW. "Sucker Punch." "When he hears that Serano is out on bail, Dan panics and asks Liam for help. Geri decides to have an open mic night at the Side Step and encourages August to hit the stage."

Truth and Lies: The Last Gangster, ABC. 2 hrs. "A look inside the infamous Gambino mob family, featuring a new interview with one of the most notorious hit men in mafia history, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano."

Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, FOX. "Campfire, Cuddles, S'more Drama." "The ladies get cozy by the campfire with Kurt and Steven until jealousy gets the better of them."

This Old House, PBS. "Concord: Fabulous Cape." "After numerous delays, the Concord Country Cape is ready for the homeowners to move in and walk through to inspect the updated, modern and light-filled space."

Deadly Misconduct, Lifetime Movie Network. Movie Premiere. "A rising prosecutor suffers a lapse in judgment when she spends the night at rival defense attorney's home. Things take a gruesome turn when she wakes up next to her rival's murdered body."

Movie Night!
U.S. Marshals (Which, don't forget, is a future Thoughts On entry.), AMC.
Sister Act, Lifetime.
Saturday Night Fever, Cinemax.
Pulp Fiction, Showcase.
A Place in the Sun, TCM.


Cheating to include this, but so what? Courtesy YouTube.


9 P.M.
B Positive, CBS. "Dagobah, a Room and a Chimney Sweep" and "A Boss, a Bear Claw and a Defibrillator." "Gina is overwhelmed when all the seniors at Valley Hills compete for a fancy upgraded room. Drew and Harry finally arrive at the Grand Tetons, but Drew doesn't have the epiphany he hoped for." Later, "Gina struggles with being both a boss and a friend to Gabby and Gideon. Drew volunteers to drive the Valley Hills van. Jerry learns he's healthy enough to leave Valley Hills."

College Basketball, CBS Sports Network. LIVE. Alabama-Birmingham at Western Kentucky.

College Basketball, ESPN2. LIVE. East Carolina at Memphis.

College Basketball, ESPNU. LIVE. Morehead State at Southeast Missouri State.

Call Me Kat, FOX. "Call Me Forty." "Oscar attempts multiple surprises to celebrate Kat's 40th birthday, including meeting his mother; Max tries to figure out why he continually strikes out with women."

Pivoting, 9:31 p.m., FOX. "Hell on Wheels." "Sarah dips her toes into the dating pool and enlists Amy and Jodie's help in vetting a woman whom she ran across on a dating app. Amy's maternal instincts are tested when she learns Luke isn't fitting in with other kids."

Project Runway, Bravo. 90 mins. "The Sky Is the Limit." "Four designers compete for the three spots in the season finale. The designers need to show the judges their brand and vision for the future of fashion in a single look."

Movie Night!
The Suicide Squad, HBO Signature.
The Fifth Element, MTV2.
Midsommar, Sho2.
The King's Speech, Starz.
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, 9:25 p.m., FXM.


10 P.M.
grown-ish, Freeform. "It Was Good Until It Wasn't." "The gang copes with the fallout of the explosive events that took place at the luau. Aaron deals with the accountability of his actions at the party. Zoey turns to Pops and Ruby for advice. Ana and Vivek keep a secret under wraps."

Single Drunk Female, 10:30 p.m., Freeform. "I'm Sorry, But..." "Sam tries to win over Brit by making an amends at her birthday party. Unfortunately, Sam wasn't invited, and neglects Felicia. Meanwhile, when Sam's probation officer stops by, Carol struggles to explain Sam's 'situation' to her friends."

NBA Basketball, TNT. LIVE. Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors.

2022 Australian Open Tennis, 10:30 p.m., ESPN. LIVE. Men's first semifinal, from Melbourne.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Melanie Griffith, Tim Allen and William Wegman are the guests on this Jan. 29, 1992 episode.

Movie Night!
Venom, FX.
Staying Alive, Cinemax.
Air Force One, Paramount.
No Country for Old Men, 10:05 p.m., HBO.
Double Indemnity, 10:15 p.m., TCM.


Courtesy YouTube


LATE NIGHT TALK
Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, 10 p.m., TBS.
Watch What Happens Live, 10:30 p.m., Bravo. Patti LuPone and Cynthia Nixon.
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, 11 p.m., Comedy.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Kevin James, Ilana Glazer and chef Jacques Pepin.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Kate and Oliver Hudson, plus St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Johnny Knoxville and The Walters.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Jared Leto and David Cross.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Kenan Thompson, Tom Riley and sitting in with the 8G Band, Elena Bonomo.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
I Want to Live!, 2 a.m. TCM. I've never actually seen it to verify if Susan Hayward has a moving climactic speech.

Surely you didn't think I'd forget? The performance that put Annaleigh on the map.
Courtesy YouTube

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites.

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