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The makers of “Salem” are hoping the phrase “If you build it, they will come” holds true. In several ways. Executive producer and cocreator Brannon Braga points out that an entire 17th-century town was constructed for the new drama premiering Sunday, April 20, on WGN America ... which also marks a rebuilding process with the debut of the decidedly edgy show, the first of several original series commissioned by the nationally distributed cable channel. Salem’s infamous witch trials come to life anew in the program, co-created by executive producer Adam Simon and centered around Mary Sibley (Janet Montgomery, seen recently on “Downton Abbey”), the first among the Massachusetts town’s sorceresses. Her agenda for the locale is upset by the return of her ex-love John Alden (Shane West, formerly of “Nikita” and “ER”), a war veteran determined to set Salem free from witchery. “We had to find land that had woods and what appeared to be a sea,” Braga explains, “because Salem was trapped between those.” Shreveport, La., was chosen as the production location — and a mythology is being built as well, since the cast and crew recognize the need for a contemporary lure to a show set hundreds of years in the past. “I was hooked from the moment I first heard this idea,” says “Star Trek”-franchise alum Braga of Simon’s original concept, “which is that the witches are real, and they’re the ones running the

trials. It’s a unique blend of horror, romance, psychosexual soap opera and other almost-inexplicable elements I’d never imagined before. And I had to be a part of it.” So did Montgomery, who’s clearly pivotal in a cast that also includes series veterans Xander Berkeley (who worked with costar West in “Nikita” as well), Ashley Madekwe (“Revenge”), Seth Gabel (“Arrow”) and Tamzin Merchant (“The Tudors”). “I’ve noticed that it’s started to seep into my personal life, which is never good,” British actress Montgomery muses of the show’s premise. “I can get quite evil, pretty intense. This is such a complex role, it was quite intimidating to me when I started it. Mary commands so much power, and the way I usually get what I want is to be quite nice and smiley. Everyone has different tactics, especially women.” In the “Salem” ensemble of characters, Mary quite obviously is the first among equals. A series lead previously in CBS’ short-lived “Made in Jersey,” Montgomery knows a lot of responsibility goes with such prominence, particularly with Mary being who — and what — she is. “She spends a lot of the episodes paranoid and conflicted,” the performer reports. “There’s not a switch that you can just turn on in the scene and say, ‘OK, now I’m doing it.’ You have to build up to get to that point.” John Alden is a continual instigator of Mary’s turmoil. Montgomery confirms that upon his presumed death, “she really has nothing left to live for. She turns her back on life and goes over to the dark side. Then he comes

“Salem” back, and it’s like being confronted by a ghost. It’s heartbreaking, and even worse, that he’s going to stay in Salem is really tough for her.” Being reasonably isolated, the filming location reinforces the show’s era and atmosphere for its stars. “I’ve only been on one other set like this in my career,” West says, “and that was (the 2003 movie) ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,’ but they had a $90 million budget. With this, it’s shocking to see the amount of work and attention to detail that’s been put in. “It just makes the entire experience worthwhile,” notes West. “First, there’s putting on the

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“American Masters: Billie Jean King” of King’s impact and achievements is indicated by the roster of interviewees featured here, among them Hillary Clinton, Sir Elton John, Gloria Steinem, presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett, and (expectedly) such other tennis stars as Chris Evert, Maria Sharapova and Sere-

na and Venus Williams. ››› (Not rated: AS, P) “BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL”: One of the most famous pin-up models in history is recalled — largely in her own words — in this documentary, showing how she was ahead of her time in many ways. Not only did she forge a fresh and often controversial path professionally, she also generated scandal with her personal life through many of her romantic attachments. She had yet one more big surprise for the public, by which time she made her decision to step out of public view. Playboy icon Hugh Hefner and models Naomi Campbell and Rebecca Romijn are among those

who comment. ››› (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “NEWHART: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON”: Mild-mannered comedy legend Bob Newhart’s 1980s CBS show — about a Vermont inn owner and TV host and the rather quirky locals he deals with — included these 1984-85 episodes. Stories find Dick Loudon (Newhart) participating in a roast of handyman George (Tom Poston), and pampered maid Stephanie (Julia Duffy) debating whether to keep Michael (Peter Scolari) as a boyfriend or dump him for a millionaire. William Sanderson, Tony Papenfuss and John Voldstad play the famously

hilarious trio of “Larry, my brother Darryl and my other brother Darryl.” ››› (Not rated: AS) “THE GOOD WITCH’S GARDEN”: Now that she’s no longer committed to the canceled “Army Wives,” Catherine Bell will take her Cassie Nightingale character into a weekly series for Hallmark Channel ... but prior to that, here’s another of the TV movies that have established the premise of a small-town resident who seems to work literal magic. Here, a visitor (Rob Stewart) tries to claim Cassie’s current home as his property, forcing her into a fight to keep a literal roof over her head. Chris Potter also continues his regular role in the franchise. ››› (Not rated)

wardrobe — which is phenomenal — and then just walking into that town, acting is almost unnecessary. It just comes to you naturally. You just feel at home. “I did want to take a break after ‘Nikita,’ as a lot of us did, but in reading other pilots, ‘Salem’ stood out for me. Being a fan of the genre, and playing this kind of character, it was a no-brainer.” With the role “Salem” has in putting a fresh stamp on WGN America, which also has ordered the original series “Manhattan” and “The Ten Commandments,” Braga acknowledges “the stakes are very high. It’s something that I’m acutely aware of but that I also try to ignore.

“THE KING FAMILY — CLASSIC TELEVISION SPECIALS, VOLUME 1”: For a couple of periods during the 1960s, the musical clan — built around sisters Yvonne, Alyce, Luise and Marilyn — headlined a weekly variety series that was reliable for its clean approach and positive vibe. This set compiles several specially themed episodes, two of them keyed to Easter and Mother’s Day. Also among the cast members was Yvonne’s daughter Tina Cole, who went on to become a regular on the sitcom “My Three Sons.” ››› (Not rated) FAMILY VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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