NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 1, 2018 staradvertiser.com THREE’S COMPANY When pop star Cooper James (Felix Mallard) tires of his high-profi le life, he moves in with his accountant, Jake (Damon Wayans Jr.). Jake and Claire (Amber Stevens West) continue to adjust to their new living situation in a new episode of Happy Together. Airing Monday, Nov. 26, on CBS. – AsA an aspiring filmmaker,¶ Olelo gave me the tools to bring my ideas to life. CAMRYN TABIOLO, Film Student at Columbia College Chicago Through our student training programs, workshops and internships, olelo.org p^k^a^eibg`mh\k^Zm^AZpZb¶blg^qm`^g^kZmbhgh_lmhkrm^ee^kl' ON THE COVER | HAPPY TOGETHER Triple threat Three is definitely not a the laid-back atmosphere of Jake and Claire’s (“Insecure”) also serve as executive produc- crowd in ‘Happy Together’ suburban home, where he can relax away from ers of the new CBS comedy. the glitz and glamor of his celebrity lifestyle. So far, ratings for the series have been Admittedly, it’s a far-fetched premise for a modest but fairly steady, with more than four By Kyla Brewer sitcom, but the idea was actually inspired by million loyal viewers regularly tuning in. That’s TV Media a true story. Singer Harry Styles (“Dunkirk,” no small feat, given the competition. “Happy 2017) from the British pop group One Direction Together” has held its own against such series ith endless entertainment at the once lived in the attic of producer Ben as ABC’s ratings juggernaut “Dancing with the touch of a button and abundant Winston’s (“The Late Late Show With James Stars,” Fox’s medical drama “The Resident” and convenience food options available, W Corden”) humble home in London for several NBC’s reality TV hit “The Voice.” many modern couples sink into a life of relative months. “Happy Together” may have been With such an unlikely premise, the series was comfort and predictability. But being comfort- inspired by Styles’ time living with Winston initially on shaky ground, but it has managed able can be awfully boring, especially on TV. A and his family, but the executive producer has to find its footing since premiering in early couple gets a taste of the sweet life in a new made it clear that the comedy isn’t a true-to- October. Much of the show’s appeal is thanks comedy, and so far audiences are eating it up. life retelling of the experience. to the comedic chemistry between its three Damon Wayans Jr. (“New Girl”) stars as Jake “Although Harry and I are producing this show stars. Wayans, Stevens West and Mallard Davis, a successful accountant who lives together,” Winston explained on Twitter in have been praised for their timing and deliv- a comfortable suburban life with his wife, August, “it is simply loosely inspired by our liv- ery as the trio of housemates. Both Wayans restaurant and bar designer Claire (Amber ing situation. NO character and NO stories are and Stevens West have been rising through Stevens West, “The Carmichael Show”), in based on anything real.” the ranks of American television for years. “Happy Together,” airing Monday, Nov. 26, on Styles wasn’t attached to the show in the Australian actor Mallard may CBS. Their lives have been turned upside down be a fresh face to American by Jake’s client, Cooper James (Felix Mallard, beginning, but he has since viewers, but in his home- “Neighbours”), an Australian pop star who signed on as an execu- land he’s well known for moves in with the couple in the hopes tive producer, alongside his work on the Australian of escaping the paparazzi after a very Winston and show cre- soap opera “Neighbours.” public breakup. ators Tim McAuliffe (“The As Cooper settles in, Jake and Claire Office”) and Austen Amber Stevens West begin to realize they may not be the hip Earl (“9JKL”). Michael and Damon Wayans Jr. in couple they used to be and worry Rotenberg (“King of “Happy Together” that their lives have become the Hill”) and mundane. Cooper’s presence Jonathan inspires them to explore their Berry wild sides and get fit, but they soon discover that not acting their age has consequences. In contrast, the pop star revels in 2 STAR CHANNELS November 25 - December 1, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer wonder why Bill isn’t in erything in. Stella has a moment of introspec- TV Media attendance. tion. Jordan gets a surprise. Nina rips into Ava. Laura’s timing couldn’t be worse. Oscar strug- Days of Our Lives gles with conflicting thoughts and emotions. For the week of November 19 - 23 A gleeful Gabi admits to Abigail that she’s The Young and the Restless Summer upsets Lola when she pulls Kyle into a The Bold and the Beautiful been gaslighting her dance at the Jaboutique party. Summer kiss- Brooke tries her best to ease Ridge’s mind all along. Jennifer es Kyle, but he angrily pushes her away, stating about her private conversation with Bill. Quinn tears into Chad for the way he’s treated he only wants to be with Lola. Arturo is deter- is upset when Eric insists that Pam and Charlie her daughter. Ben mined to win Abby back, so he follows her back are invited to Thanksgiving dinner. She then Sal Stowers as reveals Tripp’s decep- to the Abbott house but she refuses to let him becomes enraged when she overhears Pam seen in “Days of tion to Ciara. Lani dis- in. At the party, Billy gives voice to his anger tell Donna that she is the right woman for Eric. Our Lives” covers Eli and Sheila over Phyllis taking credit for his work on the Brooke and Ridge share a warm moment to- in a compromising Jaboutiques. Billy gets Jack to distract Phyllis gether. Bill makes a solemn vow to both Liam position. Ciara and Tripp’s relationship falls while he speaks to a reporter. Phyllis realizes and Wyatt. Steffy and Liam talk about baby apart when Ciara can no longer deny her feel- his game quickly and intercepts the reporter. Kelly’s future; Hope watches, and is happy that ings for Ben. Ben and Claire’s alliance comes Billy is surprised when Phyllis acknowledges it will be similar to her future with Liam and to an end. Paul has an emotional goodbye with that he came up with the idea. Nick soon asks their baby. Katie gives Bill the legal paperwork John and Brady before he leaves Salem. Abe Phyllis to move in with him. Jack notices how for shared custody of Will. Steffy and Hope fi- receives shocking news from Valerie. Adrienne bad Devon must be hurting, despite putting nally agree on something, and Steffy is honest and Justin are angry with Victor for coming on a brave face. Devon insists he’s fine, but he with Liam and Hope about her thoughts about between Will and Sonny. Sarah invites Eric to falls apart that night and cries over a picture the holidays. Bill asks Will what he wants the Thanksgiving dinner, and the two bond over of Hilary. Billy tries to kiss Sharon when he most for Christmas. The Forresters, Logans, Holly. Julie and Doug host Thanksgiving dinner takes her home, but Sharon says she doesn’t Spencers, Avants and Spectras all gather for want to sleep with him out of revenge. Billy is at Doug’s Place. Abe and Valerie decide to try a traditional family Thanksgiving dinner. They grateful for the reality check, and they part as to make a long-distance relationship work. put aside their differences, and each of them friends. Jack admits to Phyllis that he’s inter- says something kind about the person to their General Hospital ested in pursuing Kerry, and Phyllis gives them right. Babies Kelly and Zoe celebrate their Ava manipulates Franco. Monica and Oscar her blessing. Phyllis then tells Jack about first Thanksgiving. Quinn must be gracious at spend the day together. 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