Day: November 20, 2023

Another CBS hit (“Blue Bloods”) is ending

CBS seems to be breaking up its old gang.
Last week, it announced that “Young Sheldon” is in its final season. Now it says the same thing for “Blue Bloods.”
The difference is in length. “Young Sheldon” apparently had a 13-episode prder and will conclude in May; “Blue Bloods,” apparently with 22 episodes, will continue into May, then pause and have its final episodes next fall. Read more…

Best-bets for Nov. 22: fun (and drama) on holiday eve

1) “Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” and “Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving,” 8 and 9-11 p.m., NBC. Two specials nudge us into the holiday mood. First is a look preparations for the parade, before coverage begins Thursda (8:30 a.m. on NBC, 9 on CBS). Then is a collection of “SNL” sketches (a past one is shown here), including Debbie Downer dinner, friendsgiving and many more. Read more…