OCTOBER 14 - 20, 2018 staradvertiser.com TURN BACK THE CLOCK Take a trip through time and follow the ups and downs of Mike (Michael Cudlitz) and Peggy Cleary (Mary McCormack) and their eight wild boys in 1970s suburban Los Angeles. The Kids Are Alright is based on the childhood of creator Tim Doyle (Last Man Standing), who also narrates the new comedy. Premiering Tuesday Oct. 16, on ABC. NEW EPISODE! Join host, Lyla Berg as she sits down with guests Meet the who share their work on moving our community forward. people and places SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: Steven Vendt, Hawaiian Railway, Operations Manager that make 1st & 3rd Kimi Takazawa, After School All Stars, President and CEO Hawai‘i Wednesday of the Month, Sgt. Chris Kim, Honolulu Crime Stoppers, Coordinator 6:30 pm | Channel 53 Rebecca Beralas, Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Partnership, olelo.org special. Community Outreach Liaison ON THE COVER | THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT Home sweet home Take a trip through time with the childhood of its creator. “Kids” follows ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas, saying, the ups and downs of Mike (Michael Cudlitz, “They’re trying to hold on to the values in this ‘The Kids Are Alright’ “The Walking Dead”) and Peggy Cleary (Mary house, and the outside world keeps coming in.” McCormack, “In Plain Sight”) and their eight Raising boys is no picnic. Raising eight boys By Francis Babin wild boys in 1970s suburban Los Angeles. in a working-class neighborhood is a monu- TV Media Creator/writer/executive producer Tim Doyle mental challenge. With Mike and Peggy often (“Last Man Standing”) grew up in a large, tradi- working long hours and doing everything in he new prime-time television season is fi- tional Irish Catholic family. After regaling ABC their power to provide for an immense family, nally here and, as usual, it features plenty executives with hilarious tales of his youth, the gaggle of rambunctious boys are often left Tof returning hits, fresh takes on old favor- Doyle was given the opportunity to present to their own devices and spend their days with ites, ambitious dramas and a healthy dose of these stories to the masses. At New York’s an- little supervision. period pieces. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, take a trip nual PaleyFest, he talked at length about want- The series will continuously explore the rela- through time and make yourself at home with ing to properly document the era and to “show tionship between siblings at home and focus the Cleary family as they witness the dawn of a audiences a believable depiction of family life on the dynamic between the brothers and new era in the premiere of “The Kids Are Alright” during that period.” between kids and parents. We’ll follow various on ABC. Beyond Doyle’s writing and producing du- groupings of the boys as they strike out on ad- With the addition of the 1970s-set “The ties, he also narrates in voiceover as an older ventures together or have heated exchanges Kids Are Alright” to the lineup, ABC has doubled Timmy, the fifth of eight children and with their mother. Many of these exchanges down on single-camera, ensemble-cast period completely ignored. The younger and arguments take place during chaot- comedies. “Kids” marks the network’s third version of Timmy is played by ic family dinners, which are described past-set series (with a fourth, the ‘90s-set the wonderful up-and-comer as the glue of the ensemble comedy. “Schooled,” on its way) after “The Goldbergs” Jack Gore (“Billions”). It’s during one of these dinner (1980s) and “Fresh off the Boat” (1990s). Growing up in the 1970s scenes that the household is It’s hard to blame the alphabet network for has provided Doyle with won- turned upside down and things get wanting to take another trip down memory derful stories, but the decade complicated for the family. After lane. As a society, we’re constantly looking wasn’t all roses. It was a tur- returning home, the eldest Cleary to the past, be it for inspiration, for escapism bulent time in America, and boy, Lawrence (Sam Straley, “Chicago P.D.”), announces or in order to better understand the present. it’s the perfect setting for a that he has decided to quit the Plus, the fashion, music and tech of days gone family comedy. As Bob Dylan seminary and embark on a by are always sources of entertainment and famously said, “The Times quest to save the world. interest. This fascination with the past has led They Are a-Changin’,” and Naturally, this noble mis- Hollywood to be dominated by nostalgia, with after this decade, the sion isn’t well received. both the big screen and the small churning out Clearys — and the coun- period piece after period piece. try — will never be the ABC struck gold with “The Goldbergs” and same. Mary McCormack “Fresh off the Boat,” and much like these Doyle discussed this stars in “The Kids Are Alright” comedies, “The Kids Are Alright” is based on earlier this year at the 2 STAR CHANNELS OCTOber 14 - 20, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer Brooke admits that his day with Liz. Felicia makes an announce- TV Media the kiss Steffy saw ment. Griffin feels good about his future. Nina between her and Bill has some regrets. Sam and Alexis have lunch. Carly receives a surprise. Sonny’s discussion For the week of October 8 - 12 was not the first one. with Jason is ended abruptly. Drew takes time Katie has important news for Bill about to think about things. The Bold and the Beautiful Will. The Young and the Restless Wyatt thanks Steffy for giving Sally a career Cane notices that Lily has hardened her person- opportunity and she soon offers him a position Days of Our Lives Eric is reunited with ality to survive in prison when he goes to visit at Forrester. Brooke lashes out at Ridge for in- Wes Ramsey Nicole. Mimi argues her. They almost end their visit with an argu- terfering in Bill and Katie’s custody case. Ridge and Laura Wright with Bonnie about her ment, but Cane apologizes to Lily and promises reminds Brooke of how many lives will be ruined star in “General plan. Abe clashes with to love her no matter what. Arturo and Rey find if she comes out with the truth. Meanwhile, Bill Hospital” Sheila. John, Marlena out about Lola’s relationship with Kyle and they spends some time with Will. Bill expresses how and Sami get closer become protective. Rey does a background sad he is to Brooke about having lost custody to the truth. Eric is shocked by Nicole’s revela- check on Kyle, which reveals a recent arrest for of Will. Sally and Wyatt celebrate Wyatt’s new tion. John and Marlena find out what really digging up a grave, but Lola is annoyed by the in- job. Steffy has questions for Ridge as to why happened the night they were almost married. terference. Ashley pressures Traci to overturn he’s fighting Brooke and she is siding with Bill. Brady has a close moment with Kristen. Lani is the Blood Abbott clause so that she can run Brooke is consumed with guilt about Ridge’s jealous when Eli and Sheila reconnect. Nicole for the CEO position. Traci has misgivings, but involvement in the case. An unseen Steffy considers going to extremes to be with Eric. she calls the vote and the clause is overturned. witnesses as Bill kisses Brooke. Later, Steffy Hattie causes further disruption for John. Kyle suggests that Jack run against Ashley for talks to Brooke and tries to get her to admit Brady tries to gain Kristen’s trust. Hope discov- the top spot at Jabot. Victoria receives a let- to her misdeed, but Brooke admits to nothing. ers Rafe comforting Sami. Stefan has a lead ter from someone claiming to know what she Brooke tells Katie about Ridge’s involvement for Sami about EJ. Brady follows Kristen in the did and that she’s going to pay. She shows the in her case and swears her to secrecy. Brooke letter to Nikki, who also gets the same note. hopes of uncovering her secrets. also asks Katie to let Bill have more time with They decide to keep the threats to themselves, Will without getting the courts involved. General Hospital unaware that Phyllis also got a letter. Phyllis at Meanwhile, Steffy goes to see Ridge about Margaux has a hidden advantage. Kim wants to first believes the note is from Sharon and the Brooke. Ridge is floored by news of Brooke’s take extreme measures. 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