Christmas arrives early for fans of true crime as HBO debuts a gripping three-part series titled “Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning.” Combining the storytelling style of popular podcasts with footage captured over three decades ago during the early days of nonfiction reality TV, this series is sure to captivate audiences.
The story begins with a chilling 911 call made by Chuck Stuart on the fateful night of October 23, 1989. He reported to the Boston police that he and his pregnant wife, Carol, had been shot by an African-American assailant shortly after leaving a birthing class. What follows is a gripping manhunt and a media frenzy that escalates after Carol’s tragic death and the premature delivery and subsequent death of her unborn child.
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Coincidentally, CBS’s reality series “Rescue 911” had a crew riding with Boston EMTs that night, capturing the dramatic moments as the Stuarts were rushed from the crime scene. The series aims to shed light on how both the police and the media jumped to conclusions based on Chuck Stuart’s accusations against an unidentified Black man as the shooter.
In other news, the holiday spirit permeates even the most unexpected corners of television programming. Instead of the typical Christmas special spin-offs, NBC presents “Blake Shelton’s Holiday Bartacular Featuring Ice-T.” This unique variety show promises to entertain viewers with holiday cheer.
Meanwhile, fans of the procedural drama “The Irrational” will have to exercise patience as NBC has aired all the episodes produced prior to the Hollywood strikes. Starring Jesse L. Martin as a psychologist, the show stands out for its grounded approach to reality. Unlike other CBS procedurals that depict extreme terror events as commonplace, “The Irrational” tackles rare occurrences, such as domestic airline crashes, and explores their psychological impact.
As December is National Adoption Month, CBS celebrates adoption with its annual “Home for the Holidays” special, set to air on December 23. Additionally, “Stories From the Stage” presents a special episode titled “Finding Families,” highlighting heartwarming adoption stories. From a mother using social media to connect her adopted child with their birth mother to a man smuggled across the Mexican border as an infant, these stories showcase the transformative power of adoption.
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For those interested, “Stories from the Stage” can also be streamed on PBS.org.
In tonight’s other highlights, “The Price Is Right at Night” on CBS takes on an office Christmas party theme, while “The Voice” on NBC presents the first live performances by the top 12 contenders. Monday Night Football features a match between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on ABC and ESPN.
In the realm of film, TCM presents two notable movies. “Cabin in the Sky” is a 1943 musical directed by Vincente Minelli, starring an all-Black cast. This culturally significant film combines elements of medieval morality plays, minstrel shows, and Hollywood dazzle. It features notable appearances by Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Lena Horne, and Ethel Waters. Another film worth mentioning is “Stormy Weather,” also released in 1943 and starring Lena Horne.
That’s it for tonight’s series notes. Stay tuned for more late-night entertainment with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” and Seth Meyers on “Late Night.”
