TV picks for Jan. 5-6: 'Cousins for Life,' 'Golden Globe Awards,' Harry Houdini

January 4, 2019 at 9:49PM
This October 2018 photo provided by the Science Channel shows George Hardeen, the great-nephew of magician Harry Houdini, at the Magic's Theater & Museum in Austin, Texas. At 66, Hardeen is delving into the history of his great-uncle in a journey that is the heart of a new series, "Houdini's Last Secrets," set to begin airing Jan. 6, 2019, on the Science Channel. (Science Channel via AP)
George Hardeen, a great-nephew of Harry Houdini, delves into the magician’s history in “Houdini’s Last Secrets.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Just kidding

For Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert, churning out sitcoms is child's play. The creators of "Austin & Ally" are also the grown-ups behind "Cousins for Life," a silly but harmless distraction for preteens who think there's nothing more adorable than a pet pig and nothing more hilarious than a scoop of ice cream flying into your best friend's face.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nick

I'll drink to that

"Vice," the satirical slam of former Vice President Dick Cheney, leads the field for the "76th Annual Golden Globe Awards," the awards circuit's most intoxicating pit stop. "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" is the most nominated TV program in an evening that's a lot looser — and a lot more unpredictable — than the Oscars.

7 p.m. Sunday, KARE, Ch. 11

Do you believe in magic

Harry Houdini believed it was impossible to communicate with the dead, but some modern-day admirers are hoping to pull off the next best thing. Each episode of "Houdini's Last Secrets" will try to delve into the great magician's mind as he prepared for one of his most memorable stunts, starting with his breath-defying escape from a water torture cell.

9 p.m. Sunday, Science

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