1) “Now Hear This,” 9 p.m., PBS. This beautifully crafted show — with violinist Scott Yoo (shown here in a previous episode) as host and sometimes-performer — finds fresh ways to visit music masters. Last week was Brahms and European elegance; now it’s Scott Joplin and mid-America. We hear dazzling bits of ragtime piano and much more — including a 12-piece orchestra in Pennsylvania and a Black-themed opera in Chicago. Read more…
All season, “Doc” has been piling up high-stakes, life-and-death stories.
But in its season-finale (shown here) — 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, on Fox — it manages to top that. Personal and medical issues interlock neatly.
That’s always at the core of this show. It started with a potent personal story about Dr. Amy Larson (Molly Parker), then thrust her into hospital crises.
Now that peaks. The less you know about the specific plot, the better; instead, here’s some background. Read more…
1) “Ghosts,” 8:30 p.m., CBS. Iain Armitage was 9 when he landed the title role in what became broadcast-TV’s best comedy, “Young Sheldon.” Now, just shy of his 18th birthday, he’s on TV for the first time in two years. Desperate for money, Sam and Jay try to use ghosts to fleece gamblers … including Armitage (shown here, left), playing himself. Read more…
