Celebrity Extra: Kathy Bates
By Dana Jackson
Q: My wife and I really enjoyed the premiere of the new “Matlock” with Kathy Bates, but there have been no subsequent episodes. Did it change nights? -- K.L.
A: The new "Matlock" reboot recently debuted on CBS on a Sunday night at 8 p.m., but the next episode wasn't slated to be broadcast until Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 p.m. ET. It was a huge ratings hit, becoming CBS's best premiere in over five years. It continues to generate big numbers on the streamer Paramount+ as well. The question is, will fans follow the show to Thursday nights three weeks after the pilot episode aired? Granted, CBS will re-air the pilot on Oct. 10 in the new time slot, so this should reignite interest in the show.
Kathy Bates in the CBS series "Matlock". Photo Credit: Gaye Ann Bruno & Gail Schulman
I personally think they should keep "Matlock" on Sunday nights, as older audiences will likely stay tuned to CBS after "60 Minutes" is over. However, the Justin Hartley drama "Tracker" will air in this slot instead, but if Hartley doesn't bring in the numbers that Kathy Bates did, I wouldn't be surprised if "Matlock" is back on Sundays.
Interestingly, it was recently reported that Bates said "Matlock" will be her last hurrah and that she plans to retire, but CBS has said she's changed her mind. In fact, her co-star Skye P. Marshall, who plays attorney Olympia Lawrence, said that she would "drag [Bates] out of her house kicking and screaming if she thinks America or the world is going to let her retire."
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Q: I was so sad to hear about the death of Drake Hogestyn. Did he film any more episodes as John on "Days of Our Lives" that haven't aired yet? --R.W.
A: Drake Hogestyn, a fan favorite as John Black on "Days of Our Lives" for a total of 38 years, passed away on Sept. 28 at the age of 71. His family says that he put up an "unbelievable fight" in his battle against pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, his appearance on "Days" had already aired on Sept. 9, as the show films six to seven months in advance of the airdate.
"Days" airs exclusively on NBC's streaming service Peacock, so you can easily find the episode, as they are listed in date order. Also, according to TVLine, if you're looking for Hogestyn's final scene with Deidre Hall, who plays John's soulmate Marlena, you'll find it on the Sept. 5 episode.
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Q: Is "Silo" coming back to Apple TV+ for another season? What about "Bad Sisters"? -- K.S.
A: Yes, both "Silo" and "Bad Sisters" will return to Apple TV+ for their second seasons. The dystopian sci-fi drama "Silo" returns on Nov. 15 with one episode. Subsequent episodes will drop weekly on Fridays through Jan. 17, 2025. Steve Zahn ("The White Lotus") joins the cast.
"Bad Sisters," a dark murder-mystery series, will be back beginning Nov. 13 with a two-episode premiere. The rest of the new episodes will air each Wednesday with eight episodes in total.
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