DECEMBER 1 - 7, 2019 staradvertiser.com CHRISTMAS CRAFT OFF Settle in with the family, have a laugh and get festive with Parks and Recreation BFFs Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman when Making It returns. Get cosy and get inspired as gifted artisans from across America try to impress expert judges as they take on one another in a series of holiday challenges in the feel-good crafting competition of the year. Airing Monday, Dec. 2, on NBC. Governors, First Ladies and a Place of memories. HOLIDAY SPECIAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 6:30 PM | CHANNEL 53 Celebrate the holidays with four Hawai¶i Governors and their First Ladies as they share their favorite memories of historic olelo.org Washington Place. Hosted by Lyla Berg. ON THE COVER | MAKING IT Festive fun Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman they are fun to watch with the entire family. even harder. Returning for another round of turn on the charm in ‘Making It’ On Monday, Dec. 2, the crafting competition judging are Simon Doonan, creative ambas- “Making It,” hosted by Amy Poehler (“Wine sador for Barneys New York, and Dayna Isom Country,” 2019) and Nick Offerman (“Good Johnson, Etsy trend expert. By Francis Babin Omens”), returns on NBC just in time for the The new season functions as it did before, TV Media holidays. with competitors who are well versed with When the DIY crafting competition series paint, fabric, wood and metal facing off against n the era of Peak TV, being wholesome and premiered in the summer of 2018, it proved to one another in two challenges each episode: family friendly has become a disadvantage. be a ratings success for the peacock network “Faster Craft,” a timed project, and “Master ITo succeed and become the next big thing, and was quickly renewed for a second season. Craft,” a themed project. Each project tests a series must be gritty, dark and intense. Yet, as the time passed, fans became increas- the competitors’ ability to think outside the Protagonists are usually brooding, damaged ingly worried as Poehler and Offerman’s craft- box and puts their creativity to the test as they anti-heroes, and antagonists are cold and off was routinely left off the schedule. It turns work with food, felt and other materials. brutal. When it comes to comedies and reality out that fans of arts and crafts had nothing to The holiday-themed season has the artisans television, the characters, participants and worry about. It seems that the long delay was taking on office makeovers and three-dimen- judges are almost always snarky, sarcastic and simply the result of those involved trying to sional festive creations on top of other enter- cynical — cable networks tell us that this is pick the perfect time to come back. “Making taining challenges. In addition to extraordinary what sells. It” has received a festive upgrade and is set fabrications that are guaranteed to inspire, But sometimes it seems like we’re starv- to give us more of what made it a hit last time viewers at home are once again in for delight- ing for good, wholesome content. There have around. fully silly puns, plenty of laughs and an all- been some family-friendly, uplifting programs For those who did not catch around good time with the witty hosts. Poehler that have succeeded in the the first season, the prem- and Offerman told the Hollywood Reporter, shadow of grimy, atten- ise of “Making It” is really “We’re sew excited to be ‘Making It’ again. We tion-garnering dramas. simple. Artisans from across promise Season 2 will have you glued to your Series like “The Great America are pitted against seats.” If you enjoyed that word play, “Making British Bake Off” have one another to try to impress It” is going to bring you much holiday cheer. become full-blown cul- the “Parks and Recreation” Over the course of the second season, we tural sensations, pro- BFFs as well as the will get to know and love the competitors as ducing spinoffs judges. Impressing they share their touching and personal stories. and inspiring the hosts is no easy Although the artisans are front and center, feat, and impress- numerous the series makes sure to give us plenty of ing the expert imitators. time with our friendly hosts. Poehler is a self- judges is These com- proclaimed craft novice; on the other hand, petition series can Dayna Isom Offerman is a noted woodworker. The comedic fill us with a feeling Johnson and duo might not share the same skills, but they of coziness and Simon Doonan from do share a passion and love for crafts and “Making It” inspiration, and craftsmanship. 2 STAR CHANNELS December 1 - 7, 2019 BEST BETS Sunday Tuesday Thursday Mrs. Fletcher 24/7: Kelly Slater Supernatural HBO 8:35 p.m. HBO 7 p.m. CW 7 p.m. Eve Fletcher (Kathryn Hahn) experiences a Follow “King of the Waves” Kelly Slater as he Dean (Jensen Ackles) heads off on his mid-life crisis after a sudden divorce and her prepares for the 2019 World Surf League’s own to tackle a new and mysterious case son Brendan (Jackson White) leaves for col- Pipe Masters in Hawaii. You won’t want to miss in a new episode of this fan-favorite lege. Deciding to change her life, Eve begins a this inspiring look into the life of the man tout- series. 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