DECEMBER 9 - 15, 2018 staradvertiser.com SMART TV Jason Bull uses his knowledge of psychology and human behavior as he and his team analyze high-tech data in an effort to infl uence and predict trial outcomes in the third season of Bull. He enlists the help of a team of experts, including his former brother-in-law, laywer Benny Colón (Freddy Rodriguez), and neurolinguistics expert Marissa Morgan (Geneva Carr). Airing Monday, Dec. 10, 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 | BULL A winning combination Courtroom drama is just the about the show’s third season with ET Canada, Bull’s clever former brother-in-law, lawyer the actor talked about McGraw’s ongoing in- Benny Colón (Freddy Rodriguez, “Six Feet beginning in ‘Bull’ volvement with the production. Under”), serves as the team’s official legal “[What] Phil McGraw helps with a lot is the counsel during mock trials and provides in- By Kyla Brewer trial science and the analysis of how to best valuable legal guidance as they prepare for TV Media move forward in a jury trial,” he explained. “How cases. Bull also relies on Marissa Morgan do you prep your witnesses, how do you select (Geneva Carr, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”), a ome TV dramas rely on pulse-racing or deselect a jury ... that process is fascinating, neurolinguistics expert who used to work for action and big-budget special effects, and it is a component of the show, but we’re the Department of Homeland Security. She Swhile others draw audiences in with not following the life of Phil McGraw.” provides him with real-time analysis of how clever writing and charismatic performances. Weatherly seems well suited to take on jurors may react to the team’s tactics. One- Viewers looking for such smart TV may want to the role of the fictional Bull, who holds three time NYPD detective Danny James (Jaime Lee check out CBS’s latest Monday night hit. PhDs in psychology, as well as a pilot’s license. Kirchner, “Mercy”) serves as the group’s lead Psychologist and trial science expert Jason Having failed the bar exam himself, Bull isn’t investigator. Bull even employs a stylist to help Bull (Michael Weatherly, “NCIS”) helps clients generally fond of lawyers, but seems to have clients prepare to make good impressions at win cases in the drama “Bull,” airing Monday, found his niche in trial consultation. Before trial. Former University of Georgia all-American Dec. 10, on CBS. He employs a team of experts Weatherly snagged the starring role in this dra- lineman Chunk Palmer (Christopher Jackson, as he uses high-tech data analysis, as well ma, he was well known to TV fans as Anthony “Oz”) ensures TAC clients dress for success. as his intuition and knowledge of the human DiNozzo in “NCIS,” a role he played from that New to the regular cast this season is psyche, to figure out what makes people tick in show’s premiere in 2003 until his departure Mackenzie Meehan (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” the hopes of tipping the scales of justice. in 2016. He’s also known for his work in the 2013) as Taylor Rentzel, Morgan’s old col- Now in its third season, the show was cre- TV soap opera “Loving” and the prime-time league from her days at Homeland Security. A ated by screenwriter Paul Attanasio (“Quiz series “Dark Angel,” the latter of which earned working mom, Rentzel was hired as the team’s Show,” 1994) and psychologist Phil McGraw him two Saturn Award nods and a Teen Choice coding and computer hacking expert fol- (“Dr. Phil”), and was inspired by McGraw’s early Award nomination. lowing the death of Cable McCrory career as a trial consultant. The show pre- Weatherly now brings his on-screen (Annabelle Attanasio, “The Knick”), miered on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, to more charisma to his leading role. Sometimes who perished in a tragic bridge than 15 million viewers, which was a huge audi- brash, sometimes charming, Bull uses collapse in the season 3 opener. ence for a freshman series. a variety of techniques as he tries The character was killed off Much of the show’s success has been attrib- to predict how jurors, defendants, because Attanasio wanted to uted to Weatherly’s solid performance as Bull, witnesses and others might be- take advantage of another pro- who heads up the Trial Analysis Corporation have during a trial. His services fessional opportunity that (TAC), a top trial consulting business. Although include case investigation, would conflict with “Bull’s” “Bull” is billed as being “inspired by” the life of assembling mock juries and production schedule. television personality and author McGraw, conducting mock trials with Weatherly recently clarified that the program the help of his talented team Geneva Carr in a scene from “Bull” isn’t biographical. In a November interview of experts. 2 STAR CHANNELS December 9 - 15, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer crushed when he finds on the spot. Sonny encounters Margaux. TV Media out that Chad knew Julian lashes out. Franco starts his day in Art about Kate’s plot Therapy. Lulu comes across Willow. Jordan For the week of December 3 - 7 against him. Ted tries becomes obsessed with a case. Sam has to get Ben to confess something important for Alexis. Jason re- to starting the fire at ceives some interesting news. Chase looks The Bold and the Beautiful the cabin. Rafe has for answers regarding Mary Pat’s murder. Brooke is appalled when Hope tells her who is questions for Hope Anna counts on Obrecht’s motherly in- responsible for shooting Bill. Liam tells Bill that about her trip to Smith stincts. Alexis remains skeptical. he thinks Taylor remains a danger to their fam- Island. Chad finds Gabi ily, and Liam reveals his hopes to Bill. Brooke with Charlotte’s pa- The Young and the Restless Jacklyn Zeman as and Taylor argue over the wrongs each feels ternity results. Sonny Fen returns to Genoa City, much to the de- seen in “General light of Michael and Lauren. Mia begins to put the other has committed, and whether or not Hospital” and Will find that Leo Taylor should be a part of Kelly’s life. Steffy is has incriminating evi- down roots in Genoa City and she decides to angry with Hope for telling Brooke about who dence against them. host a makeup party to get some clients for shot Bill. Quinn walks in while Pan and Donna Eli suggests to Rafe that Hope could be cheat- her styling business. Nikki, Phyllis, Sharon are arguing. She shares a tender moment with ing on him. Stefan gets advice from Ben as he and Victoria are all invited and they decide to Eric, and tells tells how frustrated she is with grapples with whether to have Abigail released attend to get closer to Mia and Rey in order both women and their shared reception duties. from Bayview or not. Rafe grows suspicious as to better protect themselves against Rey’s Taylor pleads with Brooke to keep her secret, Hope continues to lie to him. Ciara and Ben go investigation. Sharon and Mia do their best and promises that she is no longer a danger to on their first date. John and Marlena share a to keep things civil, but tensions quickly rise anyone. Donna models a Forrester original for romantic evening at the Brady Pub. Brady has when Sharon criticizes Mia for saying bad Eric at Pam’s insistence, and orchestrates a an idea on how to repair his relationship with things about Rey. Tessa and Mariah try to re- way for them to be alone together. Steffy tells Eric. Sarah appeals to Maggie to let Eric raise build their broken relationship, but they just Ridge the truth about who shot Bill. Brooke Holly. Lucas returns from Europe and drops a can’t seem to overcome the lies and secrets tells Bill she knows the truth, and is surprised bomb that changes his relationship with Chloe. between them. Billy and Phyllis find some to learn why he didn’t press charges. Quinn is Eli confronts Lani about her feelings for him. common ground at Jabot and they work upset to learn that Donna is modeling for Eric, Abe loses his temper with Sheila after he gets together to pitch a partnership with a high- and Ridge shows Taylor some support. some upsetting news from Valerie. profile beauty entrepreneur. The two bond Days of Our Lives General Hospital as they work late into the night together and Abigail does her best to fool Stefan into get- Sam is pleasantly surprised, while Jordan Billy begins to wonder if they could possibly ting her released from Bayview. 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