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Is ABC bringing back ‘Grand Hotel,’ ‘Million Little Things’?
Q: I am guessing “Grand Hotel” isn’t coming back, even though they left us hanging! I miss that show! Also, is “A Million Little Things” coming back?
A: One of the drawbacks to the serialization of so many TV shows is that cancellation may leave cliffhangers unresolved. That’s the case with “Grand Hotel,” which ABC ended in 2019. As for “A Million Little Things,” it is indeed returning. Look for new episodes beginning Nov. 19.
Q: I loved the TV show “Wayward Pines” that ended abruptly about three years ago with no indication of its return. Do you know anything about this show?
A: I know that it aired for two 10-episode seasons on Fox in 2015-16, that it was a weird blend of mystery and fantasy derived from a series of novels by Blake Crouch and it had thriller writer-director M. Night Shyamalan among the people behind it. The cast was also impressive, including Terence Howard, Hope Davis, Melissa Leo and more. But the response was mixed and a third season has not happened. Still, you can revisit the two seasons on Hulu.
Q: Do you know if all episodes of “24” with Kiefer Sutherland are available on any of the streaming services?
A: Hulu has the nine seasons with Sutherland, the eight from its initial run in 2001-10 and the ninthseason revival in 2014 also known as “24: Live Another Day.” In addition, Hulu has the 2017 spinoff “24: Legacy” starring Corey Hawkins.
Q: Is WWE wrestler John Morrison related to the late rocker Jim Morrison?
A: It might seem that way since one DVD about the wrestler is called “John Morrison: Rock Star.” But as far as I can find, he is not related to the Doors’ lead singer. For one thing, John Morrison’s given name is John Hennigan; he has used that name in some of his show business efforts.
Q: I have fond memories of the series “Northern Exposure.” I have never seen reruns of it and am wondering why and if it ever will be shown again?
A: The show is loved, and as I mentioned a couple of months ago, star Rob Morrow has been trying for years to relaunch the series.
But apparently it is unseen over the air or streaming because of music rights problems. As you may recall, the show used a lot of pop music; it doesn’t get that for free, and sometimes studios are not willing to keep paying for the tunes. Other (often inferior) music gets substituted, and — as several reports over the years have indicated — the show’s creators do not want it seen that way.
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