Guest’s first series rooted in genealogy

‘Family Tree,’ Christopher Guest’s first TV series, rooted in genealogy

Michael Douglas, Matt Damon shine in captivating Liberace movie

LORI RACKL: At first lighthearted and campy, HBO's “Behind the Candelabra” turns dark as it tells of the piano virtuoso's romance with the far younger Scott Thorson.

Thursday’s talk shows

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Guest co-host Carson Kressley; actor Ken Jeong. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (3 p.m., Channel 5): Actress Amanda Seyfried; comedian Kevin Nealon; musicians Michael Bolton and Delta Goodrem. “Conan” (10 p.m., TBS): Actor Vin Diesel; actor Steve …

Kellie Pickler wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’

It came down to an “American Idol” alum and a Disney Channel star, but when all the fancy footwork was done, country music singer Kellie Pickler and her pro partner Derek Hough emerged as the season 16 champions of “Dancing with the Stars.”

Their final …

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.

Wednesday’s talk shows

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Morgan Freeman; singer Angie Miller. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Actor John Malkovich; cast of “Matilda.” “The Talk” (1 p.m., Channel 2): Actress Patricia Heaton; chef Art Smith. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (3 p.m., …

Tuesday’s talk shows

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Musician Psy; singer Trace Adkins. “The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Actor Woody Harrelson; actress Jane Lynch. “Steve Harvey” (2 p.m., Channel 5): Reality TV star Tabatha Coffey. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (3 p.m., Channel 5): …

Monday’s talk shows

“Live With Kelly and Michael” (9 a.m., Channel 9): Actor Colin Farrell; actress Elisabeth Moss; “American Idol” winner Candice Glover.

“The View” (10 a.m., Channel 7): Guest co-host Brooke Shields; actor Michael Caine.

“Steve Harvey” (2 p.m., Channel 5): Boxer Laila Ali.

“The Ellen DeGeneres …

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 …

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. …