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 …

‘Check, Please!’ host contenders get a taste of being on camera

LORI RACKL: The 17 remaining finalists hoping to succeed Alpana Singh step into the studio to helm a mock version of WTTW’s restaurant review show. This part of the audition process will be made into a behind-the-scenes special airing May 17.

Tuesday’s talk shows

“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Channel 7): Actor Robert Downey Jr.

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Robert Downey Jr.; racecar driver Carl Edwards.

“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Jenny McCarthy; Dr. Phil McGraw.

“Anderson Live” (1 p.m., …

Wilmette’s Nico Tortorella talks about his fate on ‘The Following’

LORI RACKL: The New Trier grad wishes he could have stayed longer on the Fox drama, which caps off its blood-soaked freshman season Monday.

Monday’s talk shows

“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Channel 7): Comedian Nora Dunn.

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actress Lauren Graham.

“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Jenny McCarthy; actress Rebel Wilson; musician Fantasia.

“Anderson Live” (1 p.m., Channel 32): Guest co-host …

CNN stumbles against TV’s instant 24/7 rivals in race to cover Boston Marathon tragedy

LORI RACKL: With virtual round-the-clock coverage of the most popular show on television Friday — “Manhunt” — broadcast networks beat cable news at its own game. CNN struggled the most this week when it came to chronicling the unfolding drama in Boston, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at the ratings.

Canceled ‘All My Children,’ ‘One Life to Live’ reborn online

Will fans flock back to Pine Valley and Llanview? Those fictional Philadelphia suburbs, home base for former ABC soaps “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” hope to draw return visitors as the shows migrate online. Both will be available starting Monday in a …

Thursday’s talk shows

“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Ch.7): Author Steve Santagati; former Chicago Bear Jerry Azuma; radio host Tony Sculfield.

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Ch. 9): Actress Laura Linney; musician Michael Buble.

“The View” (10 a.m., Ch. 7): Guest co-host Gretchen Wilson; soap opera …

NBC plans a 12-day-long, 24/7 quiz show this fall

NEW YORK — NBC says it’s planning a 12-day-long, around-the-clock competition show to air this fall. The network said Wednesday that the trivia-based game show, “The Million Second Quiz,” will air live in prime time from a specially built studio in the heart of Manhattan. …

Wednesday’s talk shows

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Jon Hamm; rapper Snoop Lion. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Amy Schumer; musicians Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Reality TV stars Giuliana and Bill Rancic; TV …

Monday’s talk shows

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Pierce Brosnan; actor Jake Johnson.

“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Actor Matthew McConaughey; music group Mary Mary.

“The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Actor Scott Baio.

“Anderson Live” (1 p.m., Channel 32): Guest co-host …

Released inmate adjusts to freedom in engrossing Sundance series ‘Rectify’

LORI RACKL: Inspired by a succession of overturned death sentences in Illinois, the poignant story of a man set free from Death Row comes to life in “Rectify,” the beautifully paced series debuting Monday on Sundance Channel. A sneak peek screening takes place Tuesday at Music Box Theatre.

Thursday’s talk shows

“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Channel 7): Journalists Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson; actress Debbie Allen.

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Guest co-host Carrie Ann Inaba; actor Zac Efron; music group the Jonas Brothers.

“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest …

Wednesday’s talk shows

“Windy City Live” (9 a.m., Channel 7):Actress Julia Sweeney; blogger Andrew Barber.

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9):Guest co-host Mark Feuerstein; actor Brad Garrett; musician Nick Lachey.

“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7):Guest co-host La La Vasquez Anthony; actor Tom Sizemore; musician …