Tonight's premieres and other notes (Sunday, Dec. 6)

[Robin Miller]

Once upon a Time (season 5 fall finale) (8 pm,
ABC)

Returns March 6.




Oprah's Master Class (season 5 finale) (8 pm, OWN)





The Bridge [movie] (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel)

Molly and Ryan share a profound friendship their first semester in
college. At their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, they
spend countless hours studying and inspiring the other to dream. But can
Molly and Ryan’s unspoken love survive the expectations of others as to
what their lives should ultimately be? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt
Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698718/

http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/karen-kingsburys-the-bridge





Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert (special)
(9-11 pm, CBS)

Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Adam Levine,
Carrie Underwood and Usher will celebrate the late performer's 100th
birthday in a concert taped on Dec. 2 at Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theatre.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/grammys/frank-sinatra-100/

http://www.grammy.com/news/sinatra-100-an-all-star-grammy-concert-special-set-for-dec-6





Last Chance for Christmas [movie] (9 pm, Lifetime)

When Prancer injures his hoof, Santa's stable hand John must find a fill
in to ensure Christmas deliveries go off without a hitch. His mission
gets complicated when he discovers that Frankie, the perfect substitute
reindeer, belongs to a precocious 8-year-old girl and her mother Annie.
As he races to get Frankie up to the North Pole, he realizes that he's
actually falling in love with Annie and has to find a way to win her
over and save Christmas at the same time. Stars Hilarie Burton, Gabriel
Hogan and Tim Matheson. Not on IMDb.

http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/last-chance-for-christmas





The Magic Stocking [movie] (9 pm, Hallmark Movies)

Lindsey, a single mom with an adorable daughter, is closed off to life
after losing her husband a few years back. When she buys a stocking at
her town’s Christmas craft fair, the family begins “magically” finding
items in the stocking that they learn have importance in their lives.
Stars Bridget Regan and Victor Webster.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5062762/

http://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/magic-stocking





Wild Yellowstone (special) (9 pm, Nat Geo Wild)

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/wild-yellowstone/





The Leftovers (season 2 finale) (9-10:15
pm, HBO)




Serial Thriller: The Chameleon (season 2)
(9-11 pm, Investigation Discovery)

Serial Thriller: The Chameleon takes viewers behind a twisted true story
of reinvention, revelation and passion. In the early '80s, fear grips a
small American town when a cunning, manipulative sociopath emerges from
the shadows. Targeting young females with his irresistible charm, The
Chameleon carefully covers his tracks by masking his identity with
multiple disguises. As the body count grows and suspects are eliminated,
detectives are forced to expand their search across state lines. Viewers
join authorities on the manhunt, learning that they are not only
investigating the work of a serial killer, but also racing against the
clock to save a survivor who has been his captive for 12 days. With
three, one-hour episodes, Serial Thriller: The Chameleon launches as a
two-night event beginning on Sunday, December 6, from 9pm-11pm ET, and
concludes with the finale on Monday, December 7, at 9pm ET.

http://www.inquisitr.com/2607791/serial-thriller-the-chameleon-based-true-story-sarah-pisan-stephen-peter-morin-investigation-discovery-tv-series-movie/

http://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/serial-thriller/





Work Out New York [new] (9 pm, Bravo)

The series goes inside the sexy and exclusive world of elite fitness
training in New York City. Following the lives of a group of the city's
hottest trainers, Lindsey Clayton, Joe Lazo, Layla Luciano, Lena Marti,
Noah Neiman, Courtney Paul and Holly Rilinger, the series sheds light on
a group of high-end personal trainers, where competition for landing top
clientele tests even the deepest of friendships. From rivalries to
romance, these friends and colleagues know they can't be afraid to break
a sweat to make their dreams of success come true. With the landscape of
the fitness world changing at lightning speed, the trainers can't miss a
beat or they may find themselves trying to catch up. The battle for who
is on top never ends and if they can't keep their professional
jealousies, disagreements and romances in check, the group's intensity
level could go sky high.

http://www.bravotv.com/work-out-new-york





Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters (special)
Sunday, Dec. 6 (9:30 pm, ABC Family)

"Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters" will give fans of The
Mortal Instruments book series a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the
making of the television show, which will include the cast talking about
how they landed their roles and a glimpse into how the cast got
into fighting shape. And for viewers who are new to the Shadow World,
the cast explains what "Shadowhunters" is all about. "Beyond the
Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters" will include interviews with
"Shadowhunters" cast members Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Harry
Shum, Jr., Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia and Isaiah
Mustafa, as well as showrunner Ed Decter and executive producer McG.

http://shadowhuntershq.net/2015/11/20/watch-beyond-the-shadows-the-making-of-shadowhunters-trailer-debuts/

http://www.thefandom.net/tv-shows/watch-beyond-shadows-making-shadowhunters-trailer/



--Robin

[anim8rfsk]

In article <dci401...@mid.individual.net>,

Huh. So nothing then? Thanks,
> --Robin

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[Adam H. Kerman]

Robin Miller <robin....@invalid.invalid> wrote:

>The Bridge [movie] (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel)

>Molly and Ryan share a profound friendship their first semester in
>college. At their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, they
>spend countless hours studying and inspiring the other to dream. But can
>Molly and Ryan's unspoken love survive the expectations of others as to
>what their lives should ultimately be? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt
>Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.

>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698718/

>http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/karen-kingsburys-the-bridge

I'm just not following. Why can't they speak their love? Is there no talking
allowed in this coffee shop? Do the expectations of others include expecting
the two leads not to act like such morons?

Ian, watch this for me so I don't have to.

>Work Out New York [new] (9 pm, Bravo)

>The series goes inside the sexy and exclusive world of elite fitness
>training in New York City. Following the lives of a group of the city's
>hottest trainers, Lindsey Clayton, Joe Lazo, Layla Luciano, Lena Marti,
>Noah Neiman, Courtney Paul and Holly Rilinger, the series sheds light on
>a group of high-end personal trainers, where competition for landing top
>clientele tests even the deepest of friendships. From rivalries to
>romance, these friends and colleagues know they can't be afraid to break
>a sweat to make their dreams of success come true. With the landscape of
>the fitness world changing at lightning speed, the trainers can't miss a
>beat or they may find themselves trying to catch up. The battle for who
>is on top never ends and if they can't keep their professional
>jealousies, disagreements and romances in check, the group's intensity
>level could go sky high.

>http://www.bravotv.com/work-out-new-york

If only there were a way to squeeze in a Christmas theme, this really
would be the perfect tv show.

[Ian J. Ball]

On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:47:33 PM UTC-8, Robin Miller wrote:

> The Bridge [movie] (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel)
>
> Molly and Ryan share a profound friendship their first semester in
> college. At their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, they
> spend countless hours studying and inspiring the other to dream. But can
> Molly and Ryan's unspoken love survive the expectations of others as to
> what their lives should ultimately be? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt
> Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.

Bookmarked for Katie Findlay.

> Last Chance for Christmas [movie] (9 pm, Lifetime)
>
> When Prancer injures his hoof, Santa's stable hand John must find a fill
> in to ensure Christmas deliveries go off without a hitch. His mission
> gets complicated when he discovers that Frankie, the perfect substitute
> reindeer, belongs to a precocious 8-year-old girl and her mother Annie.
> As he races to get Frankie up to the North Pole, he realizes that he's
> actually falling in love with Annie and has to find a way to win her
> over and save Christmas at the same time. Stars Hilarie Burton, Gabriel
> Hogan and Tim Matheson. Not on IMDb.

Too thin with the other available choices... :\

> The Magic Stocking [movie] (9 pm, Hallmark Movies)
>
> Lindsey, a single mom with an adorable daughter, is closed off to life
> after losing her husband a few years back. When she buys a stocking at
> her town's Christmas craft fair, the family begins "magically" finding
> items in the stocking that they learn have importance in their lives.
> Stars Bridget Regan and Victor Webster.

Double-plus bookmarked for both Regan and Webster! :)

> Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters (special)
> Sunday, Dec. 6 (9:30 pm, ABC Family)
>
> "Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters" will give fans of The
> Mortal Instruments book series a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the
> making of the television show, which will include the cast talking about
> how they landed their roles and a glimpse into how the cast got
> into fighting shape. And for viewers who are new to the Shadow World,
> the cast explains what "Shadowhunters" is all about. "Beyond the
> Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters" will include interviews with
> "Shadowhunters" cast members Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Harry
> Shum, Jr., Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia and Isaiah
> Mustafa, as well as showrunner Ed Decter and executive producer McG.

Already set to record, but I'll burn this off when I really need low-grade background noise... And I'm saying that as a big fan of Katherine McNamara. IOW, I'm not expecting much from this.

[Obveeus]

On 12/6/2015 3:16 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
> On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:47:33 PM UTC-8, Robin Miller wrote:
>
>> The Bridge [movie] (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel)
>>
>> Molly and Ryan share a profound friendship their first semester in
>> college. At their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, they
>> spend countless hours studying and inspiring the other to dream. But can
>> Molly and Ryan's unspoken love survive the expectations of others as to
>> what their lives should ultimately be? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt
>> Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.
>
> Bookmarked for Katie Findlay.

This is why you should have been watching THE CARRIE DIARIES.

[Adam H. Kerman]

Ian J. Ball <ijb...@mac.com> wrote:
>On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:47:33 PM UTC-8, Robin Miller wrote:

>>The Bridge [movie] (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel)

>>Molly and Ryan share a profound friendship their first semester in
>>college. At their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, they
>>spend countless hours studying and inspiring the other to dream. But can
>>Molly and Ryan's unspoken love survive the expectations of others as to
>>what their lives should ultimately be? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt
>>Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.

>Bookmarked for Katie Findlay.

Does anyone get the impression that writing for Hallmark Channel
made-for-tv movies is a challenge to see how thin the characters can
be and how little plot can be gotten away with? A greeting card has
more depth than scripts like these.

[anim8rfsk]

In article <n41oa8$i8m$3...@news.albasani.net>,

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS was a Scrooge rip with only one ghost. That
must certainly make it easier ...

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[Ian J. Ball]

In article <n41mcs$rbn$1...@dont-email.me>, Obveeus <Obv...@aol.com>
wrote:

That's part of the point - "The Carrie Diaries" was *so bad* even
Findlay wasn't enough. (It also didn't help that Findlay was only in
about half of the episodes!!...)

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[Obveeus]

On 12/6/2015 12:15 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
> In article <n41mcs$rbn$1...@dont-email.me>, Obveeus <Obv...@aol.com>
> wrote:
>
>> On 12/6/2015 3:16 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
>>> On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:47:33 PM UTC-8, Robin Miller wrote:
>>>
>>>> The Bridge [movie] (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel)
>>>>
>>>> Molly and Ryan share a profound friendship their first semester in
>>>> college. At their favorite bookstore and coffee shop, The Bridge, they
>>>> spend countless hours studying and inspiring the other to dream. But can
>>>> Molly and Ryan's unspoken love survive the expectations of others as to
>>>> what their lives should ultimately be? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt
>>>> Nash, Ted McGinley and Faith Ford.
>>>
>>> Bookmarked for Katie Findlay.
>>
>> This is why you should have been watching THE CARRIE DIARIES.
>
> That's part of the point - "The Carrie Diaries" was *so bad* even
> Findlay wasn't enough. (It also didn't help that Findlay was only in
> about half of the episodes!!...)

...but she was an underage girl sleeping with an old guy so it should
have felt just like one of your ABC Family shows.

[Dimensional Traveler]

I thought the greeting cards WERE the scripts.