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Q: Is the TV show “You” returning for a second season? I got hooked on the first one and was happy that Netflix saved it after it was canceled by one of the networks. – P.D.
A: “You” starring Penn Badgley (“Gossip Girl”) as a young man who manages a bookstore in New York and becomes obsessed with a beautiful blond woman, originally aired on the Lifetime network, where it had lackluster ratings. However, it became a huge success when the first season aired on Netflix, prompting the streaming service to order a second. If you haven’t noticed by now, the new episodes became available to stream Dec. 26 with Badgley’s character setting his sights on another female victim, a chef in Los Angeles played by Victoria Pedretti (“The Haunting of Hill House”).
Penn Badgley in “You” (Netflix photo)
“You” is based on the bestselling book by Caroline Kepnes. The literary sequel is titled “Hidden Bodies” and serves as the basis for season two of “You.”
Q: I really liked Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough as judges on “America’s Got Talent” and was disappointed they were let go. Who will the judges be next season, and are they the only two being replaced? – N.N.
A: NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” has rotated its judges’ panel fairly regularly over the years, but usually not after just one season. Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel remain the staples and will likely be back next season, but there are vacancies in Union and Hough’s chairs.
A special installment of the show begins airing Monday, Jan. 6. It’s the second time they’ve done “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” and Heidi Klum will join Cowell and Mandel at the table, along with Alesha Dixon, but no Mel B.
As for the future of “AGT,” the network reportedly has approached “Modern Family’s” Sofia Vergara. If this comes to fruition, I’d like to nominate her co-star Eric Stonestreet to be a judge in the form of his character Cameron.
Q: Do you know if “Midnight Caller” or “Paper Chase” will ever be shown on cable TV oldies stations, like Cozi, MeTv, etc.? – K.H.
A: For those who don’t remember, “Midnight Caller” was a drama that ran from 1988 to 1991, starring Gary Cole as an ex-cop who hosts a radio talk show in San Francisco. It co-starred Wendy Kilbourne (“North & South” miniseries) and Mykelti Williamson (“Forest Gump”). Cole, as you probably know, has gone on to have a thriving acting career in movies like “Office Space” and TV shows like “The Good Fight.”
“The Paper Chase” is considered a classic, having run from 1978 to 1986, and it starred John Houseman as a strict law school professor. Fortunately, unlike “Midnight Caller,” “The Paper Chase” is available for purchase on DVD. If I were you, I would write both networks (www.cozitv.com/contact and www.metv.com/contact/shows/) to suggest these series be added to their channel lineups. Good luck!
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