• Selected programming for April 20-21, 2024

    From Robin Miller@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 08:34:46 2024

    RM: The programming list for Monday through Friday will be posted later tonight.



    Saturday, April 20


    High Hopes [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Hulu)

    “High Hopes” is a workplace reality series following Belarus-born
    brothers Slava and Mishka, and their stoned crew through the trials and tribulations of taking their cannabis business to new heights. As one of
    the oldest cannabis dispensaries in Hollywood, MMD attracts a wild mix
    of weed-loving customers and is a home away from home for their OG
    employees who work hard and smoke harder! This season builds to their
    biggest day of the year­4.20­as the gang attempts to expand nationwide
    and release their own top-shelf cannabis brand. Will they find what
    they’re looking for or will their hopes go up in smoke? Six episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InJ1u2cpA-E

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31815506/



    Soweto Blaze (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A hyper-stylised stoner-comedy set in Soweto, South Africa: A small-time
    pot dealer’s attempts at making a better life for himself are ambushed
    when his dim-witted friends sweep him up in a wacky kidnapping scheme involving a feisty young woman with her own plans. Not on IMDb?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu7iRweGrQo

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81616772



    TMZ Presents: Hollywood Is High (documentary) (3:01 am, Tubi)

    From ayahuasca retreats to ketamine therapy, celebrities and scientists
    alike explore the healing powers and potential pitfalls of modern-day
    drugs. Previously announced for March 13.

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100017869/tmz-presents-hollywood-is-high



    My Child Has My Doctor's Face (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Young Henry is the light of Jessica and Dylan’s life, but when Jessica discovers that his biological father is actually their fertility doctor,
    Dr. Bellamy, she teams up with another one of the doctor’s clients to
    bring him to justice before he can destroy any more families. Stars
    Natalie Polisson [Jessica], Daniel O'Reilly [Dr. Bellamy], Jason Tobias [Dylan] and Kelsey Fordham [other client].

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31187510/

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-child-has-my-doctors-face



    Falling in Love in Niagara (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    After her fianc leaves her before their wedding, Madeline goes to
    Niagara Falls to honeymoon without him. There, she reconnects with her adventurous side, learns to let go, and finds new love. Stars Jocelyn
    Hudon and Dan Jeannotte.

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/falling-in-love-in-niagara

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31727947/



    Predator v Prey [new] (8 pm, BBC America)

    Predator v Prey follows the fortunes of the world’s most formidable apex predators, including lions, wolves, and crocodiles as they pit
    themselves against fearsome opponents such as bison, wildebeest and
    elephants in the ultimate battle for survival. Three episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3QYv9tzdqE

    https://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/predator-v-prey--1067655


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    Sunday, April 21


    Have You Seen My Son? (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When a mother convicted of a horrible crime is released from prison,
    she’s determined to find out where her child vanished to while she was
    away. But when her journey leads her down a winding path that puts her
    life in danger, she realizes that finding the truth might come at the
    cost of her freedom. Stars Sarah Smyth and Catherine Lough Haggquist.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/have-you-seen-my-son

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30833223/ [as "My Kidnapped Son"]



    Blue Carbon: Nature's Hidden Power (special) (9 pm, CNN)

    https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2024/03/20/cnn-films-blue-carbon-natures-hidden-power-premieres-on-sunday-april-21-at-9pm-et-pt-on-cnn/



    The Jinx–Part Two [new] (10 pm, HBO)

    Documentary: Andrew Jarecki's riveting 2015 HBO miniseries The Jinx
    featured one of the most shocking endings in the history of true-crime
    TV and also went on to win a pair of Emmys, a TCA Award, and a Peabody.
    Now Jarecki and his team of producers return for a follow-up series
    covering the final eight years in the life of Robert Durst—a period that
    saw him finally convicted of murder and charged with yet another crime
    just prior to his 2022 death while in custody. The first of six episodes
    airs tonight. Listed by some sources as season 2 of the original series.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShYl5K8Nlq8

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-jinx-the-life-and-deaths-of-robert-durst/season-2/
    [score 74]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4299972/



    What Would You Do? (season 16 finale) (10 pm, ABC)



    Alex & Jack (season 1/limited series finale) (10 pm, PBS)


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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 09:29:36 2024
    On 4/20/24 3:34 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    RM: The programming list for Monday through Friday will be posted later tonight.



    Saturday, April 20


    High Hopes [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Hulu)

    “High Hopes” is a workplace reality series following Belarus-born brothers Slava and Mishka, and their stoned crew through the trials and tribulations of taking their cannabis business to new heights. As one of
    the oldest cannabis dispensaries in Hollywood, MMD attracts a wild mix
    of weed-loving customers and is a home away from home for their OG
    employees who work hard and smoke harder! This season builds to their biggest day of the year­4.20­as the gang attempts to expand nationwide
    and release their own top-shelf cannabis brand. Will they find what they’re looking for or will their hopes go up in smoke? Six episodes.

    Hard pass.

    My Child Has My Doctor's Face (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Young Henry is the light of Jessica and Dylan’s life, but when Jessica discovers that his biological father is actually their fertility doctor,
    Dr. Bellamy, she teams up with another one of the doctor’s clients to bring him to justice before he can destroy any more families. Stars
    Natalie Polisson [Jessica], Daniel O'Reilly [Dr. Bellamy], Jason Tobias [Dylan] and Kelsey Fordham [other client].

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31187510/

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-child-has-my-doctors-face

    I've decided to skip this - I think I'd rather watch "Night Swim" off
    Peacock (in Glorious 4k!?!) tonight.

    But a Lifetime flick not starring anyone I care about (or have ever
    heard of!) counts heavily against subject matter that I also am not
    interested it! IOW: pass!

    Falling in Love in Niagara (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    After her fianc leaves her before their wedding, Madeline goes to
    Niagara Falls to honeymoon without him. There, she reconnects with her adventurous side, learns to let go, and finds new love. Stars Jocelyn
    Hudon and Dan Jeannotte.

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/falling-in-love-in-niagara

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31727947/

    I like Hudon, but even the ads make this look dreadful. (IOW, there's no
    way to make Niagara look "good"!!)


    Sunday, April 21


    Have You Seen My Son? (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When a mother convicted of a horrible crime is released from prison,
    she’s determined to find out where her child vanished to while she was away. But when her journey leads her down a winding path that puts her
    life in danger, she realizes that finding the truth might come at the
    cost of her freedom. Stars Sarah Smyth and Catherine Lough Haggquist.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/have-you-seen-my-son

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30833223/ [as "My Kidnapped Son"]

    Yeah, I will likely watch this.

    What Would You Do? (season 16 finale) (10 pm, ABC)

    Not watch this dreadful show!!



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  • From Robin Miller@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 09:44:36 2024
    Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 4/20/24 3:34 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    RM: The programming list for Monday through Friday will be posted
    later tonight.



    Saturday, April 20


    High Hopes [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Hulu)

    “High Hopes” is a workplace reality series following Belarus-born
    brothers Slava and Mishka, and their stoned crew through the trials
    and tribulations of taking their cannabis business to new heights. As
    one of the oldest cannabis dispensaries in Hollywood, MMD attracts a
    wild mix of weed-loving customers and is a home away from home for
    their OG employees who work hard and smoke harder! This season builds
    to their biggest day of the year­4.20­as the gang attempts to expand
    nationwide and release their own top-shelf cannabis brand. Will they
    find what they’re looking for or will their hopes go up in smoke? Six
    episodes.

    Hard pass.

    My Child Has My Doctor's Face (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Young Henry is the light of Jessica and Dylan’s life, but when Jessica
    discovers that his biological father is actually their fertility
    doctor, Dr. Bellamy, she teams up with another one of the doctor’s
    clients to bring him to justice before he can destroy any more
    families. Stars Natalie Polisson [Jessica], Daniel O'Reilly [Dr.
    Bellamy], Jason Tobias [Dylan] and Kelsey Fordham [other client].

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31187510/

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-child-has-my-doctors-face

    I've decided to skip this - I think I'd rather watch "Night Swim" off Peacock (in Glorious 4k!?!) tonight.

    But a Lifetime flick not starring anyone I care about (or have ever
    heard of!) counts heavily against subject matter that I also am not interested it! IOW: pass!

    Falling in Love in Niagara (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    After her fianc leaves her before their wedding, Madeline goes to
    Niagara Falls to honeymoon without him. There, she reconnects with her
    adventurous side, learns to let go, and finds new love. Stars Jocelyn
    Hudon and Dan Jeannotte.

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/falling-in-love-in-niagara

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31727947/

    I like Hudon, but even the ads make this look dreadful. (IOW, there's no
    way to make Niagara look "good"!!)


    Sunday, April 21


    Have You Seen My Son? (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When a mother convicted of a horrible crime is released from prison,
    she’s determined to find out where her child vanished to while she was
    away. But when her journey leads her down a winding path that puts her
    life in danger, she realizes that finding the truth might come at the
    cost of her freedom. Stars Sarah Smyth and Catherine Lough Haggquist.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/have-you-seen-my-son

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30833223/ [as "My Kidnapped Son"]

    Yeah, I will likely watch this.

    What Would You Do? (season 16 finale) (10 pm, ABC)

    Not watch this dreadful show!!




    Have UPtv and Hallmark Mystery given up on Sunday nights? For that
    matter, has Hallmark Mystery had any premieres since the name change?

    Their website says they have a premiere on Friday night:

    https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/curious-caterer-foiled-plans

    And they are Hallmark Mystery, not Hallmark Mystery Channel as I was
    thinking.

    --Robin


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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 09:59:44 2024
    On 4/20/24 4:44 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 4/20/24 3:34 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    RM: The programming list for Monday through Friday will be posted
    later tonight.



    Saturday, April 20


    My Child Has My Doctor's Face (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    Young Henry is the light of Jessica and Dylan’s life, but when
    Jessica discovers that his biological father is actually their
    fertility doctor, Dr. Bellamy, she teams up with another one of the
    doctor’s clients to bring him to justice before he can destroy any
    more families. Stars Natalie Polisson [Jessica], Daniel O'Reilly [Dr.
    Bellamy], Jason Tobias [Dylan] and Kelsey Fordham [other client].

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31187510/

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-child-has-my-doctors-face

    I've decided to skip this - I think I'd rather watch "Night Swim" off
    Peacock (in Glorious 4k!?!) tonight.

    But a Lifetime flick not starring anyone I care about (or have ever
    heard of!) counts heavily against subject matter that I also am not
    interested it! IOW: pass!

    Falling in Love in Niagara (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    After her fianc leaves her before their wedding, Madeline goes to
    Niagara Falls to honeymoon without him. There, she reconnects with
    her adventurous side, learns to let go, and finds new love. Stars
    Jocelyn Hudon and Dan Jeannotte.

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/falling-in-love-in-niagara

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31727947/

    I like Hudon, but even the ads make this look dreadful. (IOW, there's
    no way to make Niagara look "good"!!)


    Sunday, April 21


    Have You Seen My Son? (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When a mother convicted of a horrible crime is released from prison,
    she’s determined to find out where her child vanished to while she
    was away. But when her journey leads her down a winding path that
    puts her life in danger, she realizes that finding the truth might
    come at the cost of her freedom. Stars Sarah Smyth and Catherine
    Lough Haggquist.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/have-you-seen-my-son

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30833223/ [as "My Kidnapped Son"]

    Yeah, I will likely watch this.

    What Would You Do? (season 16 finale) (10 pm, ABC)

    Not watch this dreadful show!!

    Have UPtv and Hallmark Mystery given up on Sunday nights?

    UP is like Ion in that its (new) movie releases seem *very* seasonal -
    IOW, they do ("new") movies around Christmas time, and almost no other
    time throughout the year. (UP may do a few movies at other times, but
    it's rare.)

    For that
    matter, has Hallmark Mystery had any premieres since the name change?

    A few. But very few.

    When Hallmark lost most of their headliners to GAFfe channel, it
    obliterated their mystery movie series, and Hallmark Mystery mostly got
    out of doing them as a result.

    They tried to launch a "Aurora Teagarden" mystery "reboot" with Skyler Samuels, and one or two other new "mystery" series, but I'm not sure any
    of them got beyond *one* initial movie (which isn't much of a "series"!!)

    Their website says they have a premiere on Friday night:

    https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/curious-caterer-foiled-plans

    OK, so that answers that - the new Nikki DeLoach mystery series got past
    one movie.

    But I don't think any other "new" mystery movie series have...

    And they are Hallmark Mystery, not Hallmark Mystery Channel as I was thinking.

    --Robin



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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 10:09:46 2024
    On 4/20/24 4:59 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 4/20/24 4:44 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    Ian J. Ball wrote:

    Have UPtv and Hallmark Mystery given up on Sunday nights?

    UP is like Ion in that its (new) movie releases seem *very* seasonal -
    IOW, they do ("new") movies around Christmas time, and almost no other
    time throughout the year. (UP may do a few movies at other times, but
    it's rare.)

    For that matter, has Hallmark Mystery had any premieres since the name
    change?

    A few. But very few.

    When Hallmark lost most of their headliners to GAFfe channel, it
    obliterated their mystery movie series, and Hallmark Mystery mostly got
    out of doing them as a result.

    They tried to launch a "Aurora Teagarden" mystery "reboot" with Skyler Samuels, and one or two other new "mystery" series, but I'm not sure any
    of them got beyond *one* initial movie (which isn't much of a "series"!!)

    Their website says they have a premiere on Friday night:

    https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/curious-caterer-foiled-plans

    OK, so that answers that - the new Nikki DeLoach mystery series got past
    one movie.

    But I don't think any other "new" mystery movie series have...

    And they are Hallmark Mystery, not Hallmark Mystery Channel as I was
    thinking.

    --Robin

    Interesting. According to this:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hallmark_Channel_Original_Movies#2024


    Hallmark Mystery is planning to do more "(Young) Aurora Teagarden"
    flicks with Skyler Samuels. In addition, they seem to be starting up
    another mystery series starring Jodie Sweetin (blech!). And are actually bringing back "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for more movies!?!!



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  • From Robin Miller@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 11:21:23 2024
    Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 4/20/24 4:59 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 4/20/24 4:44 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    Ian J. Ball wrote:

    Have UPtv and Hallmark Mystery given up on Sunday nights?

    UP is like Ion in that its (new) movie releases seem *very* seasonal -
    IOW, they do ("new") movies around Christmas time, and almost no other
    time throughout the year. (UP may do a few movies at other times, but
    it's rare.)

    For that matter, has Hallmark Mystery had any premieres since the
    name change?

    A few. But very few.

    When Hallmark lost most of their headliners to GAFfe channel, it
    obliterated their mystery movie series, and Hallmark Mystery mostly
    got out of doing them as a result.

    They tried to launch a "Aurora Teagarden" mystery "reboot" with Skyler
    Samuels, and one or two other new "mystery" series, but I'm not sure
    any of them got beyond *one* initial movie (which isn't much of a
    "series"!!)

    Their website says they have a premiere on Friday night:

    https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/curious-caterer-foiled-plans

    OK, so that answers that - the new Nikki DeLoach mystery series got
    past one movie.

    But I don't think any other "new" mystery movie series have...

    And they are Hallmark Mystery, not Hallmark Mystery Channel as I was
    thinking.

    --Robin

    Interesting. According to this:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hallmark_Channel_Original_Movies#2024


    Hallmark Mystery is planning to do more "(Young) Aurora Teagarden"
    flicks with Skyler Samuels. In addition, they seem to be starting up
    another mystery series starring Jodie Sweetin (blech!). And are actually bringing back "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for more movies!?!!




    I like Skyler Samuels, so that's a positive. I didn't realize Hallmark
    had lost so many stars to GAF.

    --Robin


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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/280.2 to All on Sun Apr 21 12:27:15 2024
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 4/20/24 4:44 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    Ian J. Ball wrote:
    On 4/20/24 3:34 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    RM: The programming list for Monday through Friday will be posted
    later tonight.



    Saturday, April 20


    My Child Has My Doctor's Face (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel) >>>>
    Young Henry is the light of Jessica and Dylan’s life, but when
    Jessica discovers that his biological father is actually their
    fertility doctor, Dr. Bellamy, she teams up with another one of the
    doctor’s clients to bring him to justice before he can destroy any
    more families. Stars Natalie Polisson [Jessica], Daniel O'Reilly [Dr. >>>> Bellamy], Jason Tobias [Dylan] and Kelsey Fordham [other client].

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31187510/

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-child-has-my-doctors-face

    I've decided to skip this - I think I'd rather watch "Night Swim" off
    Peacock (in Glorious 4k!?!) tonight.

    But a Lifetime flick not starring anyone I care about (or have ever
    heard of!) counts heavily against subject matter that I also am not
    interested it! IOW: pass!

    Falling in Love in Niagara (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel) >>>>
    After her fianc leaves her before their wedding, Madeline goes to
    Niagara Falls to honeymoon without him. There, she reconnects with
    her adventurous side, learns to let go, and finds new love. Stars
    Jocelyn Hudon and Dan Jeannotte.

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/falling-in-love-in-niagara

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31727947/

    I like Hudon, but even the ads make this look dreadful. (IOW, there's
    no way to make Niagara look "good"!!)


    Sunday, April 21


    Have You Seen My Son? (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When a mother convicted of a horrible crime is released from prison,
    she’s determined to find out where her child vanished to while she
    was away. But when her journey leads her down a winding path that
    puts her life in danger, she realizes that finding the truth might
    come at the cost of her freedom. Stars Sarah Smyth and Catherine
    Lough Haggquist.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/have-you-seen-my-son

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30833223/ [as "My Kidnapped Son"]

    Yeah, I will likely watch this.

    What Would You Do? (season 16 finale) (10 pm, ABC)

    Not watch this dreadful show!!

    Have UPtv and Hallmark Mystery given up on Sunday nights?

    UP

    I can’t get UP

    is like Ion in that its (new) movie releases seem *very* seasonal -
    IOW, they do ("new") movies around Christmas time,

    So July then


    and almost no other
    time throughout the year. (UP may do a few movies at other times, but
    it's rare.)

    I can’t get UP, not even rarely



    For that
    matter, has Hallmark Mystery had any premieres since the name change?

    A few. But very few.

    When Hallmark lost most of their headliners to GAFfe channel, it
    obliterated their mystery movie series, and Hallmark Mystery mostly got
    out of doing them as a result.

    They tried to launch a "Aurora Teagarden" mystery "reboot" with Skyler Samuels,

    And without Alexa Doig


    and one or two other new "mystery" series, but I'm not sure any
    of them got beyond *one* initial movie (which isn't much of a "series"!!)

    Their website says they have a premiere on Friday night:

    https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/curious-caterer-foiled-plans

    OK, so that answers that - the new Nikki DeLoach mystery series got past
    one movie.

    But I don't think any other "new" mystery movie series have...

    And they are Hallmark Mystery, not Hallmark Mystery Channel as I was
    thinking.

    --Robin






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