Your guide to holiday entertainment in SoCal — and at home

Inside: The fall of Dr.‍ Phil's media network; why more game shows are being filmed outside of the U.‍S.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT November 30, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Watch these 22 TV holiday specials, movies and cultural events this season Our television critic guides you through the blizzard of holiday programming available to watch from the comfort of your home. Read More ADVERTISEMENT The 12 movies we're most looking forward to this holiday season From late-breaking Oscar contenders such as "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée Chalamet to an "Anaconda" remake, the final weeks of 2025 have something for everyone. Read More It's Nutcracker season. 16 ways to experience the holiday tradition in and around L.A. From downtown L.A. to Long Beach to Pasadena to Irvine to Anaheim, here are 16 productions of the holiday perennial "The Nutcracker" (with and without Tchaikovsky). Read More ADVERTISEMENT 10 must-see L.A. concerts this holiday season Enjoy our guide to 10 must-see concerts to enjoy from post-Thanksgiving through the top of 2026. Read More Dr. Phil was America's best-known celebrity therapist. How did his media network crash? The unraveling of Dr. Phil's media venture was a blow to the celebrity therapist who built a reputation as one of the most trusted voices on television. But his fortunes faded amid a dying market for syndicated TV and clashes with a distributor and partner. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now One of America's TV pastimes is the game show. Why are so many filming overseas? The questions and gags may be written in Los Angeles or New York. But the cameras are rolling in countries where producers can make them for less. Read More Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson chase a dream in 'Song Sung Blue,' the year's stealth Oscar contender Based on the ups and downs of a real-life Neil Diamond tribute act, the movie, directed by Craig Brewer, required charm, realness and vocal firepower to spare. Read More In 'The First Snow of Fraggle Rock,' the Fraggles take a big leap outside their world Apple TV's new "Fraggle Rock" holiday special finds Gobo struggling to write the perfect holiday song and visiting a new place for inspiration. Read More 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is more than just a saying, 30 years on The cast and creator of the hit CBS series gathered for the taping of a 30th anniversary reunion special, where they shared clips, remembrances and outtakes from the beloved family sitcom. Read More 'Joey,' Matt LeBlanc's 'Friends' spinoff, reminds us you can't judge a show by its ratings The previously unseen final eight episodes of the NBC sitcom are now available on YouTube 19 years after the show was canceled, bringing closure to a pleasing series. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 9‌0245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com