amNY Picks: New shows worth watching
Megan Hilty, left, and Katharine McPhee in “Smash.” (Will Hart/NBC) Credit: Megan Hilty, left, and Katharine McPhee in “Smash.” (Will Hart/NBC)
Be they network midseason replacements or smart new cable series, there's a packed-DVR's-worth of series premering next year to keep you glued to your couch.
'Alcatraz'
Jan. 16, 8 p.m., FOX
Starring: Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Sam Neill
What it's about: This high-concept series from super-producer J.J. Abrams ("Lost") follows a San Francisco police officer investigating a murder who discovers that the prime suspect is a man who disappeared from Alcatraz years and years ago - and hasn't aged a bit. There's a lot more to it than this, so just watch it and thank us later.
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Out East Show: Westhampton Beach Brew & Grille, Hallockville Museum Farm Bees, North Fork Foodie Tour, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
