What to Watch on TV: The Hot Zone, Adrienne, Beebo Saves Christmas
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of November 28th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to while stuck inside.
This week’s picks include Beebo Saves Christmas, Adrienne‘s debut, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lada Gaga – Sunday, November 28
Tony Bennett is co-hosting one last batch of specials with Lady Gaga before officially retiring from public performances. One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga debuts Sunday, November 28 at 8/7c on CBS.
Special Description: ONE LAST TIME: AN EVENING WITH TONY BENNETT AND LADY GAGA, a new concert special honoring the musical legacy and enduring friendship of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. The special, which features Tony Bennett’s last historic concert appearance before announcing his retirement from touring.
The Hot Zone: Anthrax – Sunday, November 28
Nat Geo is set to give viewers a glimpse into the story of the early days of the Anthrax threat in the aftermath of 9/11, starring Daniel Dae Kim and Tony Goldwyn. The Hot Zone: Anthrax debuts Sunday, November 28 at 9/8c on Nat Geo.
Series Description: The Hot Zone: Anthrax, inspired by true events, follows parallel stories of Matthew Ryker (Daniel Dae Kim) and Dr. Bruce Ivins (Tony Goldwyn). Ryker, an FBI agent with a specialty in microbiology, risks his career to convince his superiors of the unthinkable just three weeks after the 9/11 attacks: The United States is under attack again. Ivins – a brilliant microbiologist who becomes embroiled in the hunt to find the 2001 anthrax killer – works closely with the FBI to uncover who is behind the deadly anthrax letters, while his growing instability and paranoia give way to even deeper and unnerving discoveries.
The Black Pack: We Three Kings – Monday, November 29
The holidays are in full swing and one of the latest specials will have Ne-Yo, Taye Diggs, and Eric Bellinger coming together for a holiday special that will feature the trio, singing, dancing, and bringing the cheer in an homage to The Rat Pack. The Black Pack: We Three Kings debuts Monday, November 29 at 8/7c on The CW.
Special Description: A holiday extravaganza of music, comedy and dance features the many talents of acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs (“All American”), GRAMMY Award® winning singer/songwriter NE-YO and GRAMMY Award® winning R&B singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger. The multi-talented trio will be joined by a wide array of special guests and well-known personalities like singer/songwriters Tank and Sevyn Streeter. This is a tip of the hat to the enduring talent of the Rat Pack while remaining modern and full of joy. “The Black Pack” celebrates excellence and camaraderie through varied musical performances and lighthearted repartee while inviting audiences to snuggle close to those they love, laugh and sing along with classic music. This celebration and exploration of this special time of year through a colorful and timeless lens. Classic holiday music, both new and old, is brought to life on a stunning stage as the audience is transported to the room where it is all happening to enjoy a new spin on an old-fashioned Christmas.
Adrienne – Wednesday, December 1
The late Adrienne Shelly’s story is told through the eyes of her husband, daughter, friends, and colleagues, and this documentary gives an intimate glimpse into the actress and filmmaker’s life. Adrienne premieres Wednesday, December 1 at 8/7c on HBO.
Documentary Description: HBO feature documentary ADRIENNE, debuting WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 (8:00 -9:40 p.m. ET/PT) and directed by Andy Ostroy, the late Adrienne Shelly’s husband, is a celebration of the life and work of the actor, filmmaker, wife and mother and a personal exploration of grief. Shelly starred in over twenty films including Hal Hartley’s indie classics “The Unbelievable Truth” and “Trust.” Known for her early ingenue roles, Shelly strove to tell her own female-centric stories and wrote and directed several movies including the Sundance Film Festival hit, “Waitress.” Yet, Shelly would not live to see the film’s release, hear the critical acclaim, nor experience the smash Broadway musical based on her work. She was murdered in late 2006, leaving behind her devastated husband and two-year-old daughter Sophie. Through candid conversations with family, friends and colleagues, ADRIENNE takes viewers on Ostroy’s poignant journey to share Adrienne’s life story and honor her legacy, while giving a rare window into how a family navigates unfathomable tragedy. ADRIENNE will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
Beebo Saves Christmas – Wednesday, December 1
It’s happening! Beebo is getting their own holiday special. The one-hour special will follow everyone’s favorite Legends of Tomorrow mascot as they set out for the North Pole to discover the meaning of Christmas. Beebo Saves Christmas debuts Wednesday, December 1 at 8/7c on The CW.
Special Description: Everyone’s favorite fuzzy toy-turned furry god will once again be a hero as he tries to save Christmas in BEEBO SAVES CHRISTMAS. When Sprinkles (voiced by Chris Kattan), an efficiency-obsessed elf, decides that Christmas would run better without Santa Claus (voiced by Ernie Hudson), Beebo (voiced by Ben Diskin) and his friends travel to the North Pole to help discover what truly makes Christmas meaningful.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – Wednesday, December 1
The gang is back and they are ready to take a deep introspective look, starting with a look back at the last year (2020). It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns with back-to-back episodes Wednesday, December 1 at 10/9c on FXX.
Episode Description: The Gang looks back on 2020 to justify their numerous PPE loans as they contributed to the chaos of the past political year way more than anyone could have imagined. Upon discovering that their self-made Lethal Weapon sequels have been pulled from the local library, the Gang decides to address their political incorrectness by making another film: Lethal Weapon 7.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas – Wednesday, December 1
After NBC canceled the musical dramedy, the series was saved by the Roku Channel and given a chance to properly say goodbye. The special finds Zoey dealing with the first holiday season without her dad, and she’s determined to make it good for everyone around her. Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas debuts Wednesday, December 1 on The Roku Channel.
Special Description: On her first holiday without her father, Zoey attempts to create a magical Christmas for her family just like the ones Mitch used to do.
Annie Live! – Thursday, December 2
The live musicals are back and will be bringing to television audiences the classic story of lovable orphan Annie. Starring Harry Connick, Jr. Taraji P. Henson, and newcomer Celina Smith in the titular role, the broadcast musical is looking for a return to form. Annie Live! Premieres Thursday, December 2 at 8/7c on NBC.
Single All the Way – Thursday, December 2
The latest holiday fare includes a rom-com that follows a man, Peter, desperate to avoid any unnecessary pressing from his family, so he decides to rely on the time-honored trope of fake dating his best friend, Nick, to get them off his back. Of course, when miscommunications, blind dates, and feelings get involved, things might take a turn. Single All the Way drops Thursday, December 2 on Netflix.
Movie Description: Desperate to avoid his family’s judgment about his perpetual single status, Peter (Michael Urie) convinces his best friend Nick (Philemon Chambers) to join him for the holidays and pretend that they’re now in a relationship. But when Peter’s mother (Kathy Najimy) sets him up on a blind date with her handsome trainer James (Luke Macfarlane)— the plan goes awry.
Harlem – Friday, December 3
The latest dramedy tells the story of four successful Black women as they navigate their personal lives and love lives with the help of their friends and try to take their careers to the next level. With a cast including Grace Byers, Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson, and Shoniqua Shandai, Harlem debuts Friday, December 3 on Prime Video.
Series Description: From writer Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Harlem is a new comedy following four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem NYC, the mecca of Black culture in America. Camille is a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia with extensive knowledge of the dating norms of many cultures, but has a hard time navigating her own love life; Tye is a successful, queer dating app creator who prefers keeping vulnerability—and romantic partners—at arm’s length; Quinn is a hopeless romantic and trust fund fashion designer who is trying to give back to the world while running a struggling business; Angie is a confident, vibrant, and filter-free singer and actress who also lives rent-free and fabulously with Quinn. Together, they level up from their 20s into the next phase of their careers, relationships, and big city dreams.
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Brianna Martinez
Brianna spends her time away from briefs, legal research, and pleadings, watching TV and writing about it. She generally has a lot of feelings about TV, which you can read about here and on Twitter.