Wednesday, January 3, 2024

What's On Tonight (Thursday): I just can't cope ... without my soap!

 

Via Make a Gif.

Tonight's Top Pick is General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling. ABC managed to get it in before the 61st anniversary on April 1. The next soap milestone is not until Nov. 8, 2025, when Days of Our Lives turns 60. My late grandma would approve, although I think she eventually dropped GH for Fox News.


While I lament how the service at Kelly's just hasn't been the same since Aunt Ruby died, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Jan. 4. All times are EST.


STREAMING (Talkin' 'Bout Talk returns next week.)
Daughters of the Cult, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "A shocking, five-episode deep-dive into the history of a splinter group of Mormon fundamentalist cult members who perpetrate a deadly wave of violence and abuse for decades in the name of their fanatical prophet, Ervil LeBaron. Dubbed the 'Mormon Manson,' LeBaron and his followers were hidden in plain sight throughout the Southwest and Mexico. Now, past members of the infamous cult tell the true story behind the string of murderous crimes."

Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now/AMC+. Series premiere. "Set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now ... At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary's resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star, Dan Whithall, dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, Harper (Hazel Doupe). Mother of the dead boy, Abigail (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah's closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son's death, launches a modern-day witch-hunt to get 'justice,' no matter what the cost." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Feb. 8, 2024.


Courtesy YouTube.


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
PGA Tour Golf, 6 p.m., Golf. Sentry Tournament of Champions, First Round. From Lahaina, Hawaii.
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Cleveland State vs. Wright State.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Dead for a Dollar, 7 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtra.
Men in Black II, 7 p.m., WE.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, 7:10 p.m., StarzEncore.
Charlie Wilson's War, 7:18 p.m., MoreMax.
Old School, 7:30 p.m., E!


We wanted to play this at Grandma's funeral, but the mortician had a no outside music policy.


8 P.M. (CBS has reruns of Young Sheldon and Ghosts. NBC has a rerun of Law & Order.)
The Power of Film, TCM. Series premiere. 1 hour. "Memorable and Popular." Encore at 11:15 p.m.

The Golden Bachelor, ABC. 2 hours. "The Golden Wedding." "After lifetimes of love and loss and a whirlwind journey on The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist walk down the aisle to begin their next chapter."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "A Special Hell's Kitchen Delivery." "The chefs face three challenges to win the coveted black jackets."

Son of a Critch, The CW. "Pope Visit." "Mark tries to fake being healthy after falling ill the day he is supposed to meet the Pope. A rival radio station tries to tempt Mike Jr. away from VOCM, breaking Mike Sr.'s heart." Followed by two reruns of The Conners.

This Old House Hour, PBS. "Lexington: Phased Out" and "Paint Front Door; Generator Selector." "Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow. The back foundation gets a stucco finish. Kitchen cabinet selection. Installing siding. The back patio gets proper drainage." Later, "Generator options. Building a worm farm. Repainting a front door."

Dying for Fame, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. 2 hours. "Juliet is a popular influencer who tells tabloid reporter Anna that a stalker has been tormenting her for months. When Juliet is later found dead, Anna takes matters into her own hands to find the killer."

Movie Night!
The Parent Trap, Freeform. 1998 movie.
Die Hard, AMC.
Deadpool, FX. Also airing at 10:30 p.m.
Jurassic World, HBO.
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay, HBO2.


9 P.M. (FOX has a rerun of We Are Family. PBS has a rerun of Finding Your Roots.)
Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test, A&E/Lifetime. 126 minutes. "In response to Casey Anthony's recent accusations against her father, George and Cindy Anthony agree to undergo polygraph tests on-camera to answer lingering questions about George's involvement in Caylee's death."

Ghosts UK, CBS. 1 hour. "Bump in the Night" and "Perfect Day." "Mike is left alone with the ghosts at night for the first time but assures Alison she should have a night out. The ghosts happily pass the time with music club but are interrupted by some uninvited guests." Later, "The big day has arrived at Button House, but some freak weather disrupts everyone's plans."

Children Ruin Everything, 9:30 p.m., The CW. Second season finale. "Parenting." "Astrid and James are forced to examine their differing parenting approaches to dealing with their daughter's behavior issues."

Transplant, NBC. "Rumination." "Bash's psychiatrist suggests an unexpected form of therapy. Mags gets evicted and meets an old patient who holds a grudge. Theo makes some questionable choices with a patient's mother. June's personal and professional worlds collide."

College Basketball, ESPN2. North Texas vs. Wichita State.

College Basketball, ESPNU. Eastern Illinois vs. UT-Martin.

College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. Colorado vs. Arizona.

Movie Night!
The Lovely Bones, HBO Signature.
Black Adam, 9:12 p.m., HBO Family.
Apollo 13, 9:30 p.m., BBC America.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, 9:45 p.m., IFC.
Ford v. Ferrari, 9:50 p.m., FXM. Also airing at 6:40 p.m.


Courtesy YouTube.


10 P.M. (CBS has a rerun of SEAL Team. NBC has a rerun of Dateline NBC. PBS has a rerun of American Masters.)
General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling, ABC. "Fan-favorite cast members from throughout the years pull back the curtain on six decades in Port Charles, including behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, a special fan tribute and more exciting surprises honoring the soap opera's legacy."

NBA Basketball, TNT. Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Dabney Coleman and Paul Rodriguez are the guests on this Jan. 4, 1984, episode.

Movie Night!
Single Black Female, Lifetime Movie Network.
Triple 9, Showtime Extreme.
Seven Psychopaths, 10:10 p.m., Showcase.
Four Brothers, 10:30 p.m., Paramount.
The Modelizer, 10:48 p.m., Starz.


LATE NIGHT PICK! (Late Night Talk returns next week.)
The People vs. Larry Flynt, 11 p.m., Sho2.


Lucy was always one of my favorites. Courtesy YouTube.


Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it.

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