Wednesday, November 8, 2023

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Need to relax? Need to escape? Go see Fay Wray in the palm of an ape!

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre, paying tribute to Grauman's other famous movie house, which is actually older than the Chinese Theatre. And here I am with a headline that comes from lyrics to a salute the the Chinese Theatre, and a gif from a scene taking place at Radio City. It's okay, Egyptian Theatre! You're might darn special in my book, honest!


While I daydream about being in the crowd for some Day of the Locust-style melee outside a movie palace, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Nov. 9. All listings are EST.


STREAMING
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory."

BTS: Yet to Come, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "Before a two-year hiatus for required army service, BTS presents a special cinematic cut of the 2022 show in Busan, South Korea, featuring hits from across their career as well as the first concert performance of 'Run BTS' from the album Proof."

Christmas Angel, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Premiere. "A famous pop star (DaniLeigh) rediscovers the magic of Christmas and family when an unexpected mishap leads her to spend the holidays with a kind-hearted stranger and his young daughter."

A World Record Christmas, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark Movies Now. Premiere. "Charlie (Aias Dalman) is an autistic boy determined to set a Guinness World Record by stacking 1,400 Jenga blocks. His mother Marissa (Nikki DeLoach) and stepfather Eric (Lucas Bryant) encourage him to reach for his dream and they all celebrate when he gets the good news that he'll have get his chance on Christmas Eve. In the spirit of the holiday, they organize a fundraiser giving the townspeople an opportunity to donate and decorate a Jenga block, with the proceeds going to benefit kids with autism. Charlie's journey to setting the Jenga world record gives them all the chance to learn more not just about themselves, but about what family really means. Inspired by a true story."

Colin From Accounts, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. American premiere. "Flash" and "Benedict Cumbercrapp." "Gordon(Patrick Brammall)’s day goes from bad to worse when, distracted by the impulsive actions of an attractive stranger, Ashley (Harriet Dyer), he accidentally hits a stray dog with his car." Later, "When Ashley makes a mess in Gordon’s sock drawer, she makes an impromptu trip to Costco with Colin, Megan and her mother, to buy Gordon some new furniture." Brammall and Dyer are husband and wife and the series co-creators and writers. Two episodes available, with two more per week through Thursday, Nov. 30.

Frasier, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Blind Date." "Eve agrees to set both Frasier and Freddy up on blind dates, but when both women are expected on the same evening, father and son start to turn on each other.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Delta CEO Ed Bastian, plus "a promising new drug-free approach to fighting chronic pain," Matt Rife (the ProbleMATTic comedy tour) fall fashion and catching up with Jared Leto (It's The End of The World But It's a Beautiful Day). Later, an over the counter medicine guide for cold and flu season, making strides in mental health, catching up with Marilu Henner (off-Broadway's Madwomen of the West), great stocking stuffers and holiday etiquette lessons. After that, Barbara Pierce Bush continues co-hosting the 10 a.m. hour with Jenna Bush Hager. There's "The Great Debate," a "Texas family adoption love story, Today Food and LA Sparks basketball sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike, who play the Sister Game.

Live With Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. "Chelsea Handler (the Little Big Bitch comedy tour), Joan Baez (Joan Baez: I Am a Noise) and Pauline Frommer talks about couples retreats."

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths and stations vary. "Drew and Ross Mathews are serving the news sunny-side up and covering topics like the science behind going for silent walks and the 23-year-old TikToker trying to get her generation interested in newspapers. Singer and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner (Rosie Frost & The Falcon Queen) is taking a ride with Drew in the Drewber!" Later, "In a new Drew’s News, Drew and Ross Mathews are serving up the good news! In a new Pro Tips with Pilar, Pilar Valdes is sharing tips for a dry brine."

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. "In Search of Superpower: Everyone has superpowers. Can you inherit them? Improve them? We’ll show you how to find yours. Lynda Carter, best known from her iconic role in the live-action television series, Wonder Woman, is back with us and her daughter, Jessica, joins us this time too!" Jessica also performs.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
Women's College Basketball, 6 p.m., ESPN2. Tennessee vs. Florida State.
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., NBA TV. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets.
Thursday Night College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Virginia vs. Louisville.
College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU. Southern Mississippi vs. Louisiana.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Armored, 7:05 p.m., Starz.
Kill the Irishman, 7:13 p.m., MoreMax.
Identity, 7:26 p.m., StarzEncore.
Troy, 7:30 p.m., BBC America.
The Transporter, 7:30 p.m., FXM. 2002 movie.


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8 P.M. (NBC has a Law & Order rerun.)
Big Brother, CBS. 25th season finale, 2 hours.

The Golden Bachelor, ABC. 74 minutes. "The Women Tell All."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "All Up in Your Grills." "An intense barbecue challenge judged by pit master Aaron Franklin. A star-studded dinner service."

Son of a Critch, The CW. "Feast or Famine." "Mark is determined to raise the most money for the 24-hour famine. The refrigerator breaks at the Critch house and forces the family to cook all its food at once."

Run the Burbs, 8:30 p.m., The CW. "Phamily Emergency." "Andrew and Camille differ on how to help Khia get over a breakup. Sam teaches Ramesh to play golf to impress Barb."

This Old House Hour, PBS. "Lexington: Ramping Up" and "Rain Garden; Wrought Iron Railing." "Repairing the original brick. Building a DIY ramp. Touring a modern accessible home. Adding trim to the exterior." Later, "Installing a rain garden. How moisture meters can detect unseen water damage. Installing a railing on concrete steps."

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears.

Women's College Basketball, ESPN2. Iowa vs. Virginia Tech.

Murder Runs in the Family, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "When a woman's adoptive mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she begins to question her family's potential involvement."

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, Hallmark Movie Channel. Premiere. "New to town, Heidi Wicks (Erica Cerra) and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David (Victor Webster) helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

Movie Night!
Avengers: Endgame, FX.
Don't Worry Darling, HBO.
Hairspray, TCM.
Free Guy, 8:20 p.m., Freeform.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, 8:34 p.m., HBO Family.


9 P.M.
Bachelor in Paradise, ABC. 106 minutes. "With the men handing out roses this week, tensions are higher than ever. Several women vie for one man's heart. A love triangle is set for shipwreck. Surprising departures and arrivals rock the beach."

Transplant, NBC. "Nadir." "Recovering from a personal crisis, Mags worries about how to get her life back on track. Bash takes an unorthodox approach to treating a soldier with PTSD. Theo treats a terminally ill child whose father is desperate for a drug trial."

Little Bird, PBS. "I Want My Mom." "Esther returns to the prairies and continues her pursuit of uncovering her past. When tragedy strikes, Esther realizes that she needs her mother more than anything."

Loki, Disney+. Second season finale.

LEGO Masters, FOX. "Brick Chic." "Teams must make luxurious bags that are both functional and runway-worthy by showcasing their creations in a photo shoot. Show-stopping bags secure a coveted magazine cover and the fashion fails are at risk of elimination."

Children Ruin Everything, The CW. "Each Other." "When their son Felix's best friend moves away, Astrid and James try and help Felix make a new friend, but a sleepover soon has them questioning if Felix's potential new bestie might be a bad influence on their son."

Everyone Else Burns, 9:30 p.m., The CW. "Rachel meets a supposedly pious girl at church who changes her perspective on dating."

NBA Basketball, 9:30 p.m., NBA TV. Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic.

Movie Night!
Red, Syfy. 
Road Trip: Beer Pong, 9:34 p.m., Cinemax.
Rambo: First Blood Part II, 9:35 p.m., The Movie Channel. (First Blood, a much better movie, is at 8.)
X-Men: Days of Future Past, 9:40 p.m., HBO2.


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10 P.M. (CBS has a SEAL Team rerun.)
Dateline NBC, NBC.

NHL Hockey, 10:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. George Segal, Drew Carey and Penelope Ann Miller are the guests on this Nov. 8, 1991, episode.

Movie Night!
The Departed, AMC.
The Spy Who Dumped Me, 10:01 p.m., MTV.
Lucky Number Slevin, 10:10 p.m., Showcase.
The Manchurian Candidate, 10:45 p.m., HBO Signature. 2004 movie.
The Woods, 10:45 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtra.


LATE NIGHT TALK (CBS has a rerun of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.)
The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America. Sarah Snook, Boy George and Miriam Margolyes.
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Sarah Silverman.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Jared Leto and AJR.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Daniel Ricciardo and Lauren Daigle.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:35 a.m., NBC. Hilary Duff, Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy and, sitting in the 8G Band, Justin Faulkner.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
American Gigolo, 1:45 a.m., Showtime.


Sources: The Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, Rotten Tomatoes, Google.

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