Alan Pergament: Some pre-holiday TV leftovers with a meaty dose of positivity By Alan Pergament News TV Critic May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Leftovers BEFORE the Memorial Day weekend holiday:kAmkDEC@?8m|J C6DA@?D6 E@ 4C:E:4Dk^DEC@?8m H9@ E6== >6[ “J@F’C6 E@@ ?682E:G6[” HC:E:?8 23@FE =@42= %' ?6HD 56A2CE>6?ED :D 25>:EE65=J ?682E:G6i “}@[ x’> ?@E[” x C6A=J]k^AmkAmx @776C D@>6 AC@@7 E@52J 3J DE2CE:?8 E96 9@=:52J H66<6?5 – 27E6C 2 EC28:4 EH@ H66<D @7 =@42= 2?5 ?2E:@?2= ?6HD 4@G6C286 – @? 2 A@D:E:G6 ?@E6]k^AmkAm(6’== DE2CE 3J C64@8?:K:?8 D@>6 BF2=:EJ H@C< :? a_a` E92E 62C?65 E96 2EE6?E:@? @7 E96 AC6DE:8:@FD t5H2C5 #] |FCC@H pH2C5D]k^Am kAm(v#+\%' Wr92??6= aX 92D 62C?65 D:I C68:@?2= |FCC@H pH2C5D[ H9:49 2C6 ?2>65 27E6C E96 =686?52CJ ?6HD>2? 2?5 9@?@C @FEDE2?5:?8 249:6G6>6?ED :? 3C@2542DE 2?5 5:8:E2= ;@FC?2=:D>]k^Am People are also reading… Smyth sheriff reports first numbers from photo-enforced I-81 work zone Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure Smyth asks court to OK 1% sales tax referendum for schools Smyth County continues to explore data center regs Marion massage therapy practice adds acupuncturist, new therapies Marion PD chief reports on first 6 months of Flock cameras in town Family, Smyth Animal Rescue unite to keep Olivia's light shining School-based health clinics' closure prompts officials to turn to legislators DIARY OF A WORD NERD: Limiting the spread of political violence Alyssa's Angels: Working to make a difference in Chilhowie, beyond Prostitution ring at Roanoke bridal shop: First conviction gets man for racketeering For 25 years LASO offers skills, life lessons Chilhowie, industries address forever plastics Virginia Tech shrinks presidential search committee, citing competition for candidates kAm%96 C68:@?2= H:??6CD >@G6 @? 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