TV picks for Oct. 23:  "CSI," Marg Helgenberger, "The Middle," "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

October 22, 2013 at 7:29PM
This photo provided by Fox Walden shows Dustin Hoffman, left, and Natalie Portman in a scene from "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." (AP Photo/Fox Walden) ORG XMIT: NYET682 ORG XMIT: MIN2013102109270010
Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman are charming in “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Happy 100th

It's hard to believe "The Middle" (7 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5) is celebrating its 100th episode and has still managed to stay under the radar. Can't they get a nice anniversary gift — like a few Emmy nominations and better ratings? Guess we should just be happy it's still on the air.

Walter White film festival

One of the last indignities for Walter White of "Breaking Bad" was that he was stuck in a cabin with a couple of copies of "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" (8 p.m., Hallmark Movie Channel), the 2007 Dustin Hoffman flop that's even been dissed by its director. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think it's a charming, even magical, film. Judge for yourself.

Hit me, baby, one more time

For the 300th episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (9 p.m., WCCO, Ch. 4), the team attempts to solve a case that's haunted them for 14 years. Marg Helgenberger returns as Catherine Willows to help them out — and catch Britney Spears at the Planet Hollywood Casino. I mean, who's going to miss that?

Neal Justin

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