Here’s new turf for a TV crossover — a mystery that spans three decades.
That will happen Nov. 11, when CBS juggles the order of two shows.
“NCIS: Origins” (shown here), which usually follows “NCIS,” this time will air first. The show follows Gibbs’ early years, starting in 1991; he’ll face a mystery … that will then be tackled by the “NCIS” crew, in modern times.
That was one of several moves announced by CBS. Others include:
— Tracy Morgan will have his own comedy on Paramount+ … and will launch it with a guest shot on CBS. In “Crutch,” he plays Frank Crutchfield, a Harlem shop owner whose highbrow son and free-spirited daughter move back home. The character will guest on “The Neighborhood” on Nov. 3, the same day the entire, eight-episode “Crutch” season is on Paramount+.
— Annaleigh Ashford will be the suspect on this year’s Halloween episode of “Elsbeth.” Ashford is a Broadway favorite, with a Tony award and two more nominations; she also starred in CBS’ “B Positive.” Last year’s Halloween episode was one of the show’s best; it began when a young woman woke up with a tattoo, a bad haircut and the possibility that she’d killed someone.
— “The Road” will take extra steps to promote itself. The competition (starting Oct. 19) has emerging country singers touring with Keith Urban and being his opening act. Blake Shelton is a producer, Gretchen Wilson is the “road manager” and now more stars are added as mentors — Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Karen Fairchild (of Little Big Town) and the Brothers Osbourne. Also, the tour bus will go on a separate tour so fans can visit it.
— And the MTV Video Music Awards (8 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS, MTV and Paramount+) is adding a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July at 66. It will include Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, plus Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt. The show also has special awards for Mariah Carey (performing at the VMA’s for the first time in 20 years) and Ricky Martin.
“Enter Sandman” – NCIS: ORIGINS follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid), on the series premiere of NCIS: ORIGINS, Monday, Oct. 14 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Series also stars Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie as Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan, and Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland. Pictured (L-R): Austin Stowell as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Photo: Greg Gayne/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Here’s new turf for a TV crossover — a mystery that spans three decades.
That will happen Nov. 11, when CBS juggles the order of two shows.
“NCIS: Origins” (shown here), which usually follows “NCIS,” this time will air first. The show follows Gibbs’ early years, starting in 1991; he’ll face a mystery … that will then be tackled by the “NCIS” crew, in modern times.
That was one of several moves announced by CBS. Others include: Read more…