Here are the best deals, free trials and previews for May 2021 at all the streaming services, including Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, CBS All Access, Epix and Showtime.
TV Shows
TV news and TV shows of special interest to seniors.
Free Sling TV
Sling – an alternative to cable TV – offers select channels for free, with no credit card and no registration required.
“Miss Scarlet & The Duke” on PBS
A new comedy/mystery series, Miss Scarlet & The Duke,” is on PBS every Sunday now through February 21, 2021.
“All Creatures Great and Small” on PBS
An all-new TV adaptation of James Herriot’s adventures as a British veterinary surgeon in the 1930’s is on PBS every Sunday now through February 21, 2021.
Elton John U.S. Tour Rescheduled
Elton John announced that his Yellow Brick Road tour has been delayed again and is now scheduled to resume in the U.S. in 2022.
Star Trek Discovery on CBS
Star Trek: Discovery is showing Season 1 on CBS starting today, Thursday, September 24, 2020.
Star Trek Day Replays Available
CBS has posted free replays of Tuesday’s Star Trek Day panels featuring Patrick Stewart, Scott Bakula, George Takei and other cast members.
Endeavor Returns to Masterpiece
Endeavor Season 7 is being shown on PBS Masterpiece.
Al Pacino Stars in Hunters
Film star Al Pacino turned 80 on Friday, April 25, 2020. You can see him in Hunters on Amazon Prime and The Irishman on Netflix.
‘Belgravia’ Begins
The creator of Downton Abbey brings his new British drama to TV on Sunday, April 12, 2020 with the premiere of Belgravia.
1970: Top movies, TV shows, songs
What were the top movies, TV shows and singles in 1970?
Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston, 79, is currently starring in Grace and Frankie, a comedy series on Netflix. His renowned TV series starting in 1990s, Law and Order, is coming to the new NBC streaming service starting April 15.
What ‘Walden’ can tell us about social distancing
The author of three books about essayist, poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau says “Walden” has much wisdom for us in trying times like today.
Alan Arkin in Spenser
Alan Arkin,who turns 86 today, March 26, 2020, is currently co-starring in Spenser Confidential, a new action-comedy on Netflix.
Bruce Willis Turns 65
Bruce Willis turned 65 on March 19, joining the ranks of 50 million Americans officially classified as senior citizens.
Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, is back on Netflix for season 6, with season 7, the final season. scheduled for 2021.
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen, 79, is currently starring in Grace and Frankie, a comedy series on Netflix.
