What’s On: Liz Taylor is TCM’s Star of the Day, ‘Night Shift’ finale

Matt Roush
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Summer Under the Stars: Elizabeth Taylor (starts at 6 am/5c, TCM): The last day of August heralds the end of Turner Classic Movies’ month-long “Summer Under the Stars” event in which each 24-hour period is devoted to a single movie legend. Saving one of the best for last, Elizabeth Taylor is the focus of a day and night of memorable films, starting at daybreak with her childhood triumph in 1944’s National Velvet. The prime-time lineup kicks off with 1960’s histrionic Butterfield 8 (8/7c), which earned her the first of her Oscars—many considered this a consolation prize for not having won two years earlier as the sizzling Maggie in Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which airs immediately afterward at 10/9c.

The Night Shift (10/9c, NBC): Another sure sign the summer season is coming to a close: finales of summer staples like this medical drama, which ends its fourth season with a crisis involving a shooting on a nearby college campus. Maybe not the best time for Scott (Scott Wolf) to be implementing a new training program.

Inside Thursday TV: Liz Taylor probably would have loved Bravo’s Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce (10/9c), because she certainly had enough experience. This week, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) is called away for a family emergency, leaving Barbara (Retta) to make some tough decisions regarding their business. … USA’s Queen of the South (10/9c) ends its second season with a final showdown between Teresa (Alice Braga) and Camila (Adriana Barraza). Who will emerge queen?




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    CyanCoathanger

    Hard to believe Night Shift is ending already. It seems like it just started a couple of weeks ago.

    Sometimes, I wish I got TCM to watch some of those old movies, but then I think, "When do I ever have the free time to watch them all?"

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      GoldSubmarine

      When I had TCM (of course it's no longer part of my cable package) I watched those classic movies when there was nothing better to do. Those movies are very rewarding to watch, and Liz Taylor was such a pleasure to see in almost every movie she worked in.

      Now that was a true legend.

      Last night's Salvation was incredible. Lots of twists. The amazing actress that portrayed the president is also on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend .

      So happy new Salvation episodes will be airing throughout September before all the new season officially starts. Very satisfying and entertaining show. Reminds me of Designated Survivor sometimes. And that's a huge compliment.

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      CyanCoathanger

      I'm enjoying Salvation too.

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      RedCupcake

      I'm glad I have TCM. I always check to see what's on, although I admit I don't watch it a lot. There are other networks that want to be like TCM, but are definitely in the "junior varsity" league. 😀

      I also enjoyed Salvation last night. I agree w/ Fred that there were a couple of unexpected twists. But I have to wonder... does Sasha Roiz have it in his contract that he only plays bad guys? (Or at the very least sketchy ones??? lol)