‘She’s There From Beginning To End’: As Matlock Director Opens Up About Kathy Bates’ Work Ethic, Here’s When New Episodes Return To CBS

As a devoted viewer, I can’t contain my excitement as the captivating series, Matlock, made its debut on the fall 2024 TV lineup, delivering a surprising last-minute twist that catapulted it from ordinary legal drama to unmissable television. The drama that saw Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates join CBS’s roster was an instant success, leaving fans eager for more. Unfortunately, we have to wait a bit longer before new episodes grace our screens. However, we do have some good news: Matlock will return, and multi-episode director Kat Coiro shared her praises for Bates’ dedication and exceptional performance as Matty with TopMob.

NCIS: Origins Introduced Its Young Fornell, And Gibbs Actor Austin Stowell Shared Why He’s ‘Looking Forward’ To The Characters Meeting

In the “NCIS: Origins” series this month, the character Tobias Fornell, who is usually portrayed by Joe Spano on “NCIS,” made a surprising appearance in an earlier time period. This is the CBS prequel where Lucas Dixon plays Fornell. Since the events of “Origins” take place in 1991, Gibbs, played by Austin Stowell, and the younger Fornell have not yet met as Gibbs was just starting at NIS during that time. However, Stowell is excited about the prospect of their future encounter, expressing his thoughts in a recent interview before the next episode of “Origins” airs on the 2024 TV schedule.

Billy Bob Thornton Thought ‘Bad Santa’ Would End His Career

With the holiday season drawing near, it’s high time for cinephiles to dust off their favorite yuletide movies from years gone by. The 2003 dark comedy “Bad Santa” remains a popular choice, still gracing viewers’ must-see lists during this festive period, over twenty years since its debut. Led by the Academy Award-winning talent of Billy Bob Thornton, best recognized for his work on the film adaptation of “Sling Blade,” the movie showcases the uproarious escapades of a tipsy department store Santa named Willie. This character delights in cursing at children, flirting in dressing rooms, and pulling off robberies from retailers every Christmas Eve.