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A poignant finale episode closes out ‘The Office’
LORI RACKL: Ain’t no party like a Scranton goodbye party, and the Dunder Mifflin gang proves it with big laughs, emotional moments and the return of the star we most wanted to see.
The paper pushers of ‘The Office’ left an imprint on TV
LORI RACKL: “The Office” is about to close for good, with Thursday’s 75-minute finale capping off a nine-season run. For me — and probably many fans — NBC’s workplace comedy really ended two years ago when Michael Scott left. That said, I’ll still be sad to see the groundbreaking sitcom go.
The personal lives of police at the heart of ‘Chicago Fire’ spinoff
LORI RACKL: Tonight’s “Fire” episode sets the tone for “Chicago PD,” an NBC show for next season that a producer says will “tell stories about what the cops go through personally, how they approach the job and how they interact with each other.”
Thursday’s talk shows
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actress Zoe Saldana. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Jewel; actress Jessica Capshaw; former Sen. Olympia Snowe. “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Actor LL Cool J; TV host Andy Cohen. “The Ellen DeGeneres …
10 buildings that revolutionized architecture, according to Geoffrey Baer
LORI RACKL: In his first national PBS special, the WTTW hosts highlights a diverse assortment of buildings that have influenced the nation’s architectural landscape.
Wednesday’s talk shows
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Eden Sher; musician Brad Paisley. “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Actress Lucy Liu. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (3 p.m., Channel 5): Actors Will …
Tuesday’s talk shows
“You & Me This Morning” (6 a.m., Channel 26): Actress Jaclyn Smith. “Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Mark Harmon; music group Huey Lewis and the News. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): “Scandal” stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn; musician …
Monday’s talk shows
“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Channel 7): Author Brad Thor.
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): TV host Jimmy Kimmel; actress Alyson Hannigan.
“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Actor LL Cool J.
“The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Actress Sigourney Weaver. …
Peter Sagal hits the road in a Harley to see the Constitution in action
LORI RACKL: The Oak Park radio host’s entertaining new PBS documentary brings the historic, often misunderstood document to life.
Randy Jackson: I’m leaving ‘American Idol’
While it’s widely assumed the entire “American Idol” judging panel will be replaced next season, the expected change began Thursday with Randy Jackson’ s announcement he was leaving the hit show he’s helped judge since the beginning.“To put all of the speculation to rest, after …
Thursday’s talk shows
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Tobey Maguire. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Lara Spencer; actor Nathan Lane; musician Josh Groban. “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): TV host Leeza Gibbons. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (3 p.m., Channel …
CNN show will focus on issues in Chicago
Get ready for your closeup, Chicago. “Chicagoland,” a reality series slated to run on CNN, currently is filming in the city by the same team that created Sundance Channel’s “Brick City.” “
Tuesday’s talk shows
“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Channel 7): “Peeples” stars Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson; musician Buddy Guy.
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actress Zooey Deschanel; actor Zachary Quinto.
“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Mindy Kaling; comedian George Lopez; …
Al Jazeera adding Chicago reporters in push to expand U.S. audience
LORI RACKL: The Middle East-based news organization beefs up its Chicago bureau as it prepares to turn Al Gore’s Current TV into a 24/7 U.S. news channel, Al Jazeera America, later this summer.
Thursday’s talk shows
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Ben Kingsley. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Debi Gutierrez; Dr. Mehmet Oz; Dr. Drew Pinsky. “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Comedian Kathy Griffin; musicians Natasha Bedingfield and Linda Perry. “Anderson Live” …
Wednesday’s talk shows
“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Jim Parsons; musician Carly Rae Jepsen. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Jenny McCarthy; actress Patricia Heaton. “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Comedian Bob Newhart; music group the Band Perry. “The Ellen …
