Category: Comedy

Eva Longoria & Jerrod Carmichael On The Pursuit Of Inclusion In TV – NATPE

Eva Longoria and Jerrod Carmichael appeared on a NATPE 2017 panel today in Miami to discuss the genesis of their work as producers, along with the opportunities and challenges producers find in the ever-evolving television marketplace. On the panel, titled “The Producer’s Responsibility in Storytelling,” Carmichael said one of the best gifts of producing is the opportunity to help shape a show and its perspective to a greater degree, a sentiment shared by Longoria along with fellow panelists Mike Royce and Adam Pincus .

Shondaland Legal Drama Gets Pilot Order at ABC

The pilot, from “Scandal” writer Paul William Davies, will be set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, aka “The Mother Court.” It will follow brand new lawyers working on opposite sides – for both the defense and the prosecution – as they handle the most high profile and high stakes cases in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.

Ricky Gervais in New David Brent: Life on the Road Trailer

Ricky Gervais is back as Netflix unveils the trailer for their “The Office” sequel film David Brent: Life on the Road , which premieres on February 10 worldwide on the streaming service, excluding the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Check out the hilarious trailer below! Directed, written and produced by award-winning, comedic genius Gervais, David Brent: Life on the Road sees a documentary crew catching up with the idiosyncratic David Brent from the BBC2’s mockumentary The Office .

Betty White celebrates 95th birthday, offers advice on long, happy life

Beloved actress Betty White is 95 today , and in a charming Yahoo interview with Katie Couric, the “Golden Girl” looks back and shares her thoughts on living a long, happy life. White’s IMDB page reads like a history of television, as her career stretches from the 1940s to the present with roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Mama’s Family,” “Hot in Cleveland” and many others.

Judd Apatow On Why He Won’t Do A Broadcast Show, ‘Freaks & Geeks’ Reboot

Judd Apatow did a couple of critically praised but short-lived broadcast series, including NBC’s Freaks & Geeks and Fox’s Undeclared, before he broke into features with hit comedies The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up. As his film career has flourished, he also has kept his toe in TV as executive producer of HBO’s Girls and the upcoming Crashing and co-creator/executive producer of Netflix’s Love.

‘The Founder’ is scathing biopic that reveals history of…

That’s enough to condemn him in many people’s eyes, but did he cheat the true founders of McDonald’s while becoming the company’s CEO? That’s the question at the center of the sad, effectively told biopic “The Founder.” Michael Keaton employs all of his intensity and charm to play Kroc, a milkshake machine salesman desperate for a payday in the 1950s.

Homer Simpson Plots Revenge with Common, RZA and Snoop Dogg in 600th Episode of “The Simpsons”

The parents of Anissa Weier, one of two 12-year-old girls who allegedly stabbed another girl 19 times in an effort to impress fictional internet character &… – A cargo plane operated by ACT airlines crashed near the capital of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, killing 33 people, authorities announced on Monday.The … OMAHA — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a legal challenge as to whether an appeals court in Cincinnati is the proper venue for a number of lawsuits filed on the waters… Champaign, Ill. – Hannah Whitish hit a career-high four three-pointers to finish with a career-high 16 points, but it was not enough to prevent Illinois from pulling away … – A big change could be coming to way we watch American sports.

Obama prepares for a busy retirement, more freedom

President Barack Obama listens as Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, where Obama presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. An unusually young ex-president, Barack Obama has a busy life awaiting him after he leaves the White House.

Obama prepares for a busy retirement, more freedom

President Barack Obama listens as Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, where Obama presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. An unusually young ex-president, Barack Obama has a busy life awaiting him after he leaves the White House.

Names and Faces

Nicole Kidman attends the “Big Little Lies” panel at the HBO portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. a Nicole Kidman said her comments that Americans should support President-elect Donald Trump were merely a statement of her belief in democracy, not an endorsement of the incoming president.

Names and Faces

Nicole Kidman attends the “Big Little Lies” panel at the HBO portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. a Nicole Kidman said her comments that Americans should support President-elect Donald Trump were merely a statement of her belief in democracy, not an endorsement of the incoming president.

An Evening with David Cassidy at Granada

A nostalgic rock and roll performance is on the program as the Granada Theatre Concert Series presents An Evening with David Cassidy at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Cassidy has an ability to reinvent himself, and adapt to numerous genres.

THIRTEEN’s American Masters Presents Exclusive U.S. Broadcast…

First feature documentary on the author/activist features exclusive interviews with Dr. Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Common, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and othersYear-long #InspiringWomanPBS online campaign… , 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries.

Saturday Night Live Returns with Trump Press Conference, Tina Fey Cameo

Saturday Night Live returned after its long winter rest with another Donald Trump -skewering cold open this weekend. As Alec Baldwin pointed out earlier this week , Trump probably deserved a writing credit on this episode, because the cast basically just re-enacted his press conference from last week verbatim, then sprinkled in some shirtless Putin, played by Beck Bennett .

‘SNL’ Takes On ‘The Bachelor’, Bearded And…

Politics was absent from two of the better Saturday Night Live skits last night, unless we’re including sexual politics. The first, titled “Beard Hunk,” is a take-down of The Bachelor , with one vacuous female hopeful after another flirting for the attention of the equally vacant, no-prize dude of the title .

Arkansan in Henley gig in LR

HE’S WITH THE BAND: When Don Henley takes the stage at the Robinson Center in Little Rock on Friday, he’ll be joined by an Arkansan. Little Rock native Milo Deering is touring with him as a part of the band.

Katie Couric’s evolution, Legend on Trump, Perry on Kennedy

A roundup of news Friday from the Television Critics Association winter meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs. President-elect Donald Trump has two more Hollywood critics: singer John Legend and the creator of a television series on history’s Underground Railroad where slaves were led to freedom.

Trump says buy LL Bean _ but many products are made in China

In this June 2012 photo, Linda Bean speaks to reporters outside the Cabinet Room after a meeting with Maine Gov. Paul LePage at the State House in Augusta, Maine. President-elect Donald Trump urged Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, for people to buy L.L. Bean products as the company faces calls for a boycott because of Linda Bean’s donations to his candidacy.

VIDEO: Andrew Garfield Had Fun Preparing for New Film SILENCE with a Jesuit Priest

On last night’s LATE NIGHT, guest AndreW Garfield revealed that the Jesuit priest he worked with to prepare for his role in the new film SILENCE was a bit of a comedian and taught him a lesson about self-reflection. Watch the appearance below! About LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS: Beloved “Saturday Night Live” personality – and the longest serving “anchor” on the show’s wildly popular “Weekend Update” – Seth Meyers takes over as host of NBC’s “Late Night,” home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent.

Canadian ‘SNL’ and ‘SCTV’ alum Tony Rosato dead at the age of 62

Canadian actor Tony Rosato, a veteran of sketch-comedy shows “Saturday Night Live” and “SCTV,” has died at the age of 62. The Italian-born comic actor joined Martin Short and Robin Duke as the only three performers to have been cast members of both “Saturday Night Live” and “SCTV,” the classic homegrown comedy show that was spun out of Second City shortly after “SNL” launched in the mid-1970s. One of his most memorable “SCTV” characters was Marcello, a clumsy TV chef whose “Cooking with Marcello” lessons always ended up in a kitchen disaster.

Even More Drake & Josh Stars Reunite To Help Find Walter

Drake Bell from Drake & Josh stepped back into his iconic Drake Parker role and started the #WheresWalter trend on December 30. In a YouTube video , he admitted to fans his dad, Walter , was missing. Bell appealed to viewers to look for his dad and help bring him home, showing fans the “last known” footage of Walter, which consisted of him digging in someone’s trash can.

Scoop: Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 1/11 – 1/17 on NBC

“The Tonight Show” returned to its New York origins when “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” made its broadcast debut from Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center. Emmy Award- and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jimmy Fallon brings a high-tempo energy to the storied NBC franchise with his welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on impersonations and innovative sketches.

VIDEO: Seth Meyers Grills Kellyanne Conway on Trump’s Relationship with FBI, the Press & Twitter

Donald Trump’s incoming White House counselor Kellyanne Conway defends the president-elect’s relationship with the intelligence community, the press and Twitter. Watch the appearance below! About LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS: Beloved “Saturday Night Live” personality – and the longest serving “anchor” on the show’s wildly popular “Weekend Update” – Seth Meyers takes over as host of NBC’s “Late Night,” home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent.

Obama offers optimism a ” and warnings a ” in farewell address

Popular but politically humbled, President Barack Obama said goodbye to the nation Tuesday night, declaring during his farewell address that he hasn’t abandoned his vision of progressive change but warning that it now comes with a new set of caveats. His voice at moments catching with emotion, Obama recounted a presidency that saw setbacks as well as successes.

Ben Affleck teases brother Casey about failing to thank him in Golden Globes speech

Obama insists he still has ‘hope’ but takes aim at Trump with pro- immigration speech; urging Americans to politicize and lamenting ongoing racism as he, Michelle, Malia and the Bidens ALL cry All grown up! Chic Malia Obama attends father’s farewell speech and is miles away from the 10-year-old who arrived at the White House eight years ago ‘Your friendship has been one of the great joys of my life’: Barack Obama pays tribute to his ‘brother’, Joe Biden, in emotional farewell speech Residents in Chicago blame Obama for failing to stop the surge of gun violence as the president returns to the Windy City to deliver his farewell address Revealed: Spy bosses told Trump that Kremlin has a ‘blackmail dossier’ on him – including ‘footage of him watching prostitutes in degrading sex acts on Moscow hotel bed where the Obamas slept’ Clinton aide compares Russian hacking to Watergate and claims the … (more)

Dr. Drew talks bed bugs with Bed Bug Centrala s Jeff White

To shed light on the bed bug problem in California, radio personality Dr. Drew will interview Jeffrey White, director of Innovation and Technical Content, Bed Bug Central and Cooper Pest Solutions , Jan. 10 at 4:05 p.m. EST. They will discuss Orkin Pest Control ‘s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list, as many of California’s major cities landed at the top.

Ben Affleck jokes about being left out of brother Casey’s speech

The acclaimed director and film star couldn’t help but notice that Casey Affleck failed to mention him as thanked a bevy of people after winning best actor in a drama at the award show Sunday – an omission that he admits caught him by surprise. “I was a little taken aback,” Affleck joked on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Monday night.

Wayne Brady to play Aaron Burr in ‘Hamilton’ in Chicago

In this Jan. 24, 2015, file photo, Wayne Brady arrives on the red carpet at the BET Honors 2015 at Warner Theater on in Washington. Producers of the hit musical “Hamilton” said Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, that the Emmy Award-winning comedian and game show host will play Aaron Burr from Jan. 17 until April 9 at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago.

‘Twin Peaks’ Thespians On Returning To Work With David…

After David Lynch revealed zero spoilers to the TCA press corps today, some members of the upcoming Twin Peaks Showtime series took the stage as they were grilled about any speck of news. “I’m playing my very own character,” said Laura Dern dodging a question as to whether she would play Diane, Agent Dale Cooper’s secretary who he would always leaves messages for.

Twin Peaks!! Showtime Announces At Last Its Premiere Date And Episode Count

The third season of “Peaks” will launch May 21 and run 18 episodes, it was announced by TCA’s Monday Showtime event in Pasadena. The “18 episodes” figure was originally disclosed by original/returning cast members Sherilyn Fenn and Sheryl Lee at Seattle’s Crypticon way back on May 24, 2015 though Showtime would not confirm it until the Monday TCA event.

David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan Very Lightly Tease Twin Peaks Revival

Twin Peaks co-creator David Lynch made a surprise cameo at the Television Critics Association winter press tour Monday to promote the series’ forthcoming Showtime revival Asked if the events of the prequel film Fire Walk With Me will factor into the 18-episode return, Lynch confirmed that “the story of Laura Palmer’s last seven days are very important for this.” Lynch also weighed in on what felled the original ABC series after just two seasons.

Review: Jimmy Fallon and the Golden Globes: A perfect match

Review: Jimmy Fallon and the Golden Globes: A perfect match NBC’s homegrown host matches awards in eagerness to please Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jiTuTe Jimmy’s angels? Sistine, Scarlet and Sophia Stallone, Sylvester Stallone’s daughters, strike a pose with Jimmy Fallon. The ladies are sharing the title of Miss Golden Globe 2017 for the ceremony Sunday, which Fallon is hosting.

Inside the Obamas’ farewell bash

In his weekly address, U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the points he will touch on in his upcoming farewell address to the nation. John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, DJ Cassidy, and Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld partied at the White House to farewell the Obamas.

‘One Day at a Time’ gets a modern makeover on Netflix

With more and more TV outlets in need of content, original ideas are augmented by reboots and sequels including “The X-Files,” “Fuller House,” “Gilmore Girls” and, debuting on Netflix, “One Day at a Time.” This image released by Netflix shows Justina Machado, left, and Todd Grinnell in a scene from “One Day At A Time.”

New LEGO Batman Movie Video Hilariously Highlights Batman And Robin’s Weird Relationship

In case Ben Affleck’s Batman reprisal in Justice League next November isn’t exciting you, don’t worry, because another version of the Caped Crusader will be returning on the big screen much sooner than that. Next month will finally see the release of The LEGO Batman Movie , which will turn a comedic light on the Batman mythos in a way that’s never been done before.

‘Days of our Lives’ may be numbered, report says

From left, actor Bill Hayes, actress Susan Seaforth Hayes, production manager Greg Meng, actress Deidre Hall, actor Bryan Datillo and actress Nadia Bjorlin at a ‘Days Of Our Lives’ book signing in 2015 celebrating 50 years of the NBC soap opera. Megyn Kelly’s recent move to the network has raised questions about the fate of the series.

a One Day at a Timea gets a modern makeover on Netflix

With an increasing number of outlets in need of content, original ideas are augmented by reboots and sequels including “The X-Files,” “Fuller House,” “Gilmore Girls” and, debuting on Netflix, “One Day at a Time.” But it may be unfair to put Netflix’s sitcom in that company.

Jimmy Fallon, the host of the 74th annual Golden Globe

Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://usat.ly/2i0Zd28 Jimmy Fallon, the host of the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards, makes sure the carpet in front of the Beverly Hilton is ready to go for Sunday. The Golden Globes, aka award season’s booziest night of stars and acceptance speeches, is taking place Sunday.

Michelle Obama: Life’s ‘greatest honor’ was being first lady

Mrs. Obama sai… The Latest on the beating of a white man in Chicago that was broadcast live on Facebook : The Latest on the beating of a white man in Chicago that was broadcast live on Facebook : With a winter storm bearing down on the South, Stuart Hall’s regular run for groceries looked like something out of the just concluded holiday shopping season. Panicked shoppers emptied shelves of bread and milk, road workers began working 12-hour shifts, and governors in Alabama and Georgia declared states of emergencies ahead of a winter storm stalking the South.

9 Life Lessons Learned on ‘One Day at a Time’

One Day at a Time , the groundbreaking Norman Lear sitcom about a divorced mother of two, is being rebooted for Netflix, with season one premiering on Jan. 6. The show, which originally ran for nine seasons between 1975 and 1984 with stars Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli and Pat Harrington Jr. , is now set in Los Angeles with Justina Machado and Rita Moreno as the matriarchs of a three-generation Cuban-American family. If the original’s bold storylines are any indication, the reboot of One Day at a Time will also give a current voice to countless struggling and striving families around the country and offer laughter through tears and tough times.

TV review: In Fox’s ‘The Mick,’ Kaitlin Olson goes from ‘Sunny’ to something more cloudy

New year, new schedule fillers-and Fox doesn’t waste any time reminding viewers that the promises of mid-season TV can be a mixed bag. “The Mick,” a predictably crude but sometimes funny comedy that premiA red Sunday after football, could also be called “Aunt Buck”: Kaitlin Olson, who knows something about provocative humor thanks to 12 seasons and counting on FX’s fan favorite “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” stars here as Mackenzie , a Rhode Islander of undetermined age who never grew out of her party-girl lifestyle and has no regrets whatsoever about that.

‘Hidden Figures’: The female frontier

Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle MonA e, Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, Glen Powell and Aldis Hodge A film that moves its audience to cheers and applause, as the screen fades to black, is an exhilarating experience for the patrons involved. Director Theodore Melfi’s “Hidden Figures” isn’t merely a crowd-pleasing slice of actual history; it’s also a sly social statement, and a rich showcase for its three starring actresses.

AP Source: McMahon, Vitt among 5 Saints assistants leaving

The Coast Guard says it’s responding to a fire on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. By JEFF MARTIN and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A fire broke out on an oil production platform in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, forcing four workers to evacuate by lifeboat before the blaze was… Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook.

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The Coast Guard says it’s responding to a fire on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. By JEFF MARTIN and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A fire broke out on an oil production platform in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, forcing four workers to evacuate by lifeboat before the blaze was… Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook.

Stars visit Reynolds, Fisher houses for reported funeral

By JEFF MARTIN and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A fire broke out on an oil production platform in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, forcing four workers to evacuate by lifeboat before the blaze was… Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook.

Joe Piscopo: I’m not raising money to be N.J. governor — yet

“I’m not raising money, and I haven’t officially declared,” said Piscopo in an telephone interview with NJ Advance Media on Thursday afternoon. The former “Saturday Night Live” star, who was raised in North Caldwell and now lives in Lebanon Township in Hunterdon County, said he is “just doing due diligence” and exploring a run for governor, speaking to Republican leaders in the state about what would be involved.

The Latest: Police: Race not motive behind video attack

Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook. Chicago police don’t believe a man beaten in an assault broadcast live on Facebook was targeted because he was white despite profanities made by the accused assailants about white people and President-elect Donald… New guidelines say most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, to lower their chances of developing the dangerous food allergy.

Flood of plastic eggs delights children on North Sea island

Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook. Chicago police don’t believe a man beaten in an assault broadcast live on Facebook was targeted because he was white despite profanities made by the accused assailants about white people and President-elect Donald… New guidelines say most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, to lower their chances of developing the dangerous food allergy.

Today in History for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

In 1905, the National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals was incorporated in New York State. In 1925, Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America’s first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election.

‘Degrassi”s new season tackles abortion, refugees, ‘scary right-wing thinking’

The esteemed Canadian teen-TV franchise “Degrassi” is tackling the subject of abortion again, given that it’s “a very important time to be telling this story,” says series co-creator Linda Schuyler. In the upcoming third season of “Degrassi: Next Class,” Amanda Arcuri’s 16-year-old character Lola Pacini decides to have an abortion and viewers get a unique perspective – from inside the procedure room with her.

Fawlty Towers voted British comedians’ favourite sitcom

Fawlty Towers has been named the favourite sitcom of British comedians, while the moment Alan Partridge met his biggest fan in I’m Alan Partridge has been chosen as their favourite scene. David Baddiel, Jenny Eclair and Alexei Sayle were among the 100 professional comics who chose their favourite shows, one-liners, characters and actors.

Alec Baldwin shields his son Rafael from the rain they go for a stroll in NYC

Protective papa! Alec Baldwin shields his son Rafael from the rain with an umbrella as they go for a stroll in NYC Alec Baldwin held 18-month-old Rafael in his arms as they went for a walk on a rainy Tuesday in New York. The proud papa toted the tot on his right arm while shielding them both from the inclement weather with a large black umbrella that he carried in his left hand.

Kylie Jenner named on list of most influential under-30s

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner and Hollywood actresses Margot Robbie and Hilary Duff have been named among the most influential personalities under the age of 30. The three are part of a 600-strong 30 Under 30 list assembled by US magazine Forbes which recognises young leaders across 20 different categories including music, film, business and technology. As well as starring in Keeping Up With The Kardashians, 19-year-old Kylie has her own cosmetics range and is the second-highest earner in her celebrity-filled family behind half-sister Kim Kardashian.

Australian actor Margot Robbie makes Forbes under 30 power list

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Here’s To Life

Faith and Fear in Flushing made its debut on Feb. 16, 2005, the brainchild of two longtime friends and lifelong Met fans. Greg Prince discovered the Mets when he was 6, during the magical summer of 1969.

Australian television show airs the ‘most awkward New Year’s Eve countdown ever’

Mayhem at airports as immigration system inexplicably crashes – causing huge lines and hours of disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year – but officials dismiss suggestion of hacking Teen and her three young siblings are killed and a further six are hospitalized by poisonous gas from mouse pesticide sprayed under their home So what DID happen the night George Michael died? Tweets about suicide. Rumors of drug abuse.

Australian television show airs the ‘most awkward New Year’s Eve countdown ever’

Mayhem at airports as immigration system inexplicably crashes – causing huge lines and hours of disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year – but officials dismiss suggestion of hacking Teen and her three young siblings are killed and a further six are hospitalized by poisonous gas from mouse pesticide sprayed under their home So what DID happen the night George Michael died? Tweets about suicide. Rumors of drug abuse.

For Trump, the 1980s still hold relevance

Many of President-elect Donald Trump’s cultural touchstones, which he’d frequently name-drop at campaign rallies and on Twitter, were at their peak in the 1980s – the decade Trump’s celebrity status rose in New York, Trump Tower was built, “The Art of the Deal” was published and he first flirted with running for public office. The “Go Go 1980s” of New York were spurred by Wall Street’s rise.

Sherlock viewers notice blunder as return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day

Wat-son your screen, Dr? Sherlock viewers left scratching their heads by epic blunder… as series return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day There was an impressive audience of 8.1 million tuning for the Series 4 return of Sherlock , on Sunday – this year’s best figures for a New Year’s Day show. So the programme was never going to be far from critique, in particular one especially hard-to-spot blunder in a scene featuring Dr Watson.

Sherlock viewers notice blunder as return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day

Wat-son your screen, Dr? Sherlock viewers left scratching their heads by epic blunder… as series return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day There was an impressive audience of 8.1 million tuning for the Series 4 return of Sherlock , on Sunday – this year’s best figures for a New Year’s Day show. So the programme was never going to be far from critique, in particular one especially hard-to-spot blunder in a scene featuring Dr Watson.

Two Sydney teens charged with rape of woman in Sydney apartment block

Pictured: Two teens charged with the rape of an 18-year-old woman during a New Year’s Eve party at a Sydney apartment block These are the two people accused of the rape of a 18-year-old girl at a New Year’s Eve party in a Sydney apartment block. Norman Massimino, 18, and Beshoi Butros, 18, and a boy, 17, were each charged with the aggressive sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman between 10pm and 2.40am on New Year’s Eve.

The Latest: Delaware businessman wounded in Turkey attack

The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware businessman originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people wounded during an attack on a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul. WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.

Trump aide says Obama’s Russia sanctions may be disproportionate

Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer questions Obama’s Russia sanctions on January 1, 2017 on ABC’s ‘This Week.’ US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming press secretary suggested on Sunday that the Obama administration’s measures against Russia in the wake of allegations that Moscow interfered in the 2016 elections were disproportionate.

Rowan Atkinson plays the French detective Maigret in a new series

If the notion of Mr Bean in a role last played on British television by Michael Gambon sounds like a stretch, that’s roughly how it seemed to Rowan Atkinson too. No publisher was ever more wrong than Artheme Fayard when Georges Simenon, a young Belgian novelist who had already dashed off 200 novels under more than 20 pseudonyms, submitted a new book.

Robbie Williams uses hand sanitiser after touching fans

The British singer has inadvertently sparked 2017’s first meme, after viewers spotted him taking a bottle of hand sanitiser to his palms after absent-mindedly manhandling the unwashed masses during his ‘Robbie Rocks Big Ben’ New Year’s Eve celebrations in London overnight. The first memes of 2017 are born after Robbie Williams is caught rubbing hand sanitiser on his hands after dancing with the audience at a NYE performance.

MASH star William Christopher dies aged 84

His death was confirmed by William’s agent who said he passed away at 5.10am and his wife Barbara Christopher was with him at the time. He was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma over a year ago and was moved to a hospice at the beginning of this week.

Radio favorite Mitch Fatel at Comix

Mitch Fatel makes his way to Comix at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino for four shows Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 5-7. Mitch Fatel makes his way to Comix at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino for four shows Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 5-7.

The Mick Review: Kaitlin Olsen Is Perfect In Fox’s Wild New Comedy

Physical comedy extraordinaire Kaitlin Olson is best known for her almost frighteningly consistent comedic chops on the long-running It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia , but she is finally getting her chance to shine as the lead of her own broadcast TV series with Fox’s The Mick . Perhaps surprisingly, this was the best thing possible for Fox, Olson and audiences in general, as The Mick is a laugh-out-loud riot that automatically enters the running for best new series of 2017.

‘Will & Grace’ Is Coming Back

… and funny black males are almost non-existent on TV today. — Amber Ferguson, politics video editor HuffPost Entertainment is your one-stop shop for celebrity news, hilarious late-night bits, industry and awards coverage and more – sent right to …

New Year’s Eve Attitude Dancing at the Happy 2016 Birthday of…

Today we celebrate the birthday of the pioneering genius of country rock who has given us laughs, a lot of truly great songs, and THE original prototypical music video, “Elephant Parts.” I’ve found some really fantastic videos for our concert, and some of them will get your feet moving! Michael Nesmith is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, media pioneer, and philanthropist.

Astrological Forecast

BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Bebe Neuwirth was born in Princeton, N.J., on this date in 1958. This birthday gal’s role as Dr. Lilith Sternin earned her two Emmy awards on TV’s “Cheers” and an additional Emmy nomination for “Frasier.”

Nick Viall is sending ‘Bachelor’ branding into overdrive :0

Will you accept this rosA , Bachelor Nation? And no, we’re not talking about the long-stemmed flower made famous by “The Bachelor.” With notorious runner-up Nick Viall set to begin his journey as the next suitor on Monday’s premiere, marketers are gearing up to cash in on what’s expected to be the most controversial installment in the show’s 21-season history.

The Seven Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

We’re less than 48 hours away from the end of 2016 and, frankly, that’s reason enough to celebrate. So watchu going to do? There are loads of parties both big and small happening everywhere, each catering to every sort of taste, music preference and income level imaginable.

Fuller House Recap: Luck of the Bad Girls

We arrive at our first mostly kid-centric episode of Fuller House season two, with the A plot dedicated to the child with the least amount of airtime thus far: Ramona. In the first three minutes, the episode titled “Ramona’s Not So Epic First Kiss” fulfills its premise.

General Hospital actress Barbara Tarbuck dies of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease at 74

Inside the luxury U.S. compounds where Russian spies have lived freely for DECADES: Obama’s ‘cold war’ directive shuts two bases – but why were they permitted on American soil in the first place? The President kicks out 35 Russian ‘spies’ and accuses Putin of ordering hacking of Clinton’s secrets in run-up to the election – as the Kremlin promises revenge and mocks ‘lame duck’ leader Kennedy grandson and Taylor Swift’s famous ex is arrested in Aspen bar brawl after ‘punching a man in the head FIVE TIMES and then tussling with a COP who tried to restrain him’ Are you REALLY in love? Expert shares the ten definitive signs that show you are Man, 19, is arrested for drive-by shooting of boy, 9, while he sat in an SUV packed with children Love all: Serena Williams is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian after he pops the question on surprise Rome getaway Are aliens hidden in ancient … (more)

Honda Recalls 633,753 Odyssey Minivans For Rear Seat Defect

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Macaroni & Cheese Cups Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk

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Grey’s Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo, 47, and husband Chris Ivery welcome a third child

PICTURED: Another baby in the family! Grey’s Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo, 47, and husband Chris Ivery welcome a third child The 47-year-old actress held hands with her seven-year-old daughter Stella while husband Chris Ivery carried a newborn baby. Family hike: Ellen Pompeo held hands with her daughter Stella during a hike on Wednesday in Los Angeles as her husband Chris Ivery carried their newborn baby Baby duty: Chris carried a baby in a front-facing harness during the family outing, Her rep told UsWeekly: ‘Family and baby are all doing great’ The Grey’s Anatomy star kept Sienna’s birth a secret for two months to protect the privacy of her surrogate.

Final goodbyes in 2016

Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba’s revolutionary leader and Thailand’s longtime king, but also took away kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael. Embracing Soviet-style communism, Fidel Castro, who died in November, overcame imprisonment and exile to become leader of Cuba and defy the power of the United States at every turn during his half-century rule.

Generation X ponders mortality

In this Friday, July 10, 2015 file photo, from left, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford attend a panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a family publicist said Fisher died at the age of 60. With the loss of several icons of Generation X’s youth, the year 2016 has left the generation born between the early 1960s and the early 1980s, wallowing in memories and contemplating its own mortality.

Gen X ponders mortality with celebrity deaths

Princess Leia was our first girl movie heroine, and we made our moms braid brunette yarn so we’d have earmuff buns for Halloween. Carol Brady of “The Brady Bunch” was the ideal mother we probably didn’t have, because our moms had to work and left us latchkey kids home alone, with TV and processed food our only companions.

a oeHow I Met Your Mothera Star Josh Radnor Is Happy to Have Met Meditation

Josh Radnor is best known for starring in the hit TV series How I Met Your Mother, but since the show wrapped two years ago, Radnor has been focusing on going beyond being a TV star, crediting meditation for helping him figure out what he wants. “Meditation is something that gets me back to being ‘quiet’ so I can hear that kind of guidance,” Radnor told ABC News’ Dan Harris during his 10% Happier podcast.

Josh Radnor on Moving Past ‘How I Met Your Mother’

Josh Radnor is best known for starring in the hit TV series ” How I Met Your Mother ,” but since the show wrapped two years ago, Radnor has been focusing on going beyond being a TV star, crediting meditation for helping him figure out what he wants. “There were things I did that were really small that have been so meaningful to me and just a couple of people will see them but it doesn’t matter to me because it altered me and changed me,” Radnor told ABC News’ Dan Harris during his “10% Happier” podcast.

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Horoscope: December 28, 2016

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Joe Manganiello was born in Pittsburgh on this date in 1976. This birthday guy is known to TV fans for his roles as Alcide Herveaux on “True Blood” and Brad Morris on “How I Met Your Mother.”

Mid season tv premieres looking good

The TV landscape shifts constantly these days. Shows with 10 episode seasons, fall breaks, binge shows it’s important to check in every now and again to make sure you’re aware of what’s around and where to find it.

‘Sherlock’ returns with murder, mystery – and a baby

It may just be the diaper of baby Rosamund Watson, whose arrival at the start of the fourth season of “Sherlock” disrupts the relationship between brilliant, demanding detective Sherlock Holmes and his long-suffering friend Dr. John Watson. The offspring of John and his enigmatic wife Mary – with Sherlock as a somewhat skeptical godfather – is one of the few things program-makers are willing to reveal before the first of three new episodes airs Jan. 1 on the BBC in Britain and on PBS in the United States.

Meredith Baxter Sells Gorgeous Santa Monica Home

Meredith Baxter made became a household name back in the 80’s as the beautiful television mother Keaton on Family Ties. The hippie raising a family with her husband Stephen would have felt perfectly at home in this rustic and warm place she’s called home for 42 years.

Sanjeev Kohli presenting BBC Scotland programme Wha’s Like Us? Picture: Emily Rimmer/Hopscotch Films

FROM the skirling bagpipes of Brigadoon to the drug-addled noir of Trainspotting, Scottish identity is one that has long been intertwined with conflicting stereotypes, myth and legend. A new BBC programme will attempt to wade through the quagmire of cultural cringe as it examines the role film and television has played in creating a global image of Scots over the past century.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 1-7

Jan. 1: Actor Frank Langella is 79. Singer-guitarist Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish is 75. Comedian Don Novello is 74. Actor Rick Hurst is 71. Country singer Steve Ripley of The Tractors is 67. Rapper Grandmaster Flash is 59. Actor Morris Chestnut is 48. Actor Verne Troyer is 48. Bassist Noah Sierota of Echosmith is 21. Jan. 2: TV … (more)

The Nicest Thing David Duchovny Has Ever Heard In His Career

When you’re a small screen actor who has been nominated for numerous Emmys and Golden Globes several times over, flattery tends to come quite easily. However, that doesn’t mean that a guy like David Duchovny would ever get tired of hearing encouraging things about his work, and certain people made very specific impressions on him in his time as an actor.

It’s a 10 for Len as Strictly tops Christmas Day ratings in his final show

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special was the most popular programme on TV on Christmas Day, with an average audience of 7.2 million and a peak of 7.6 million tuning in to watch head judge Len Goodman’s final appearance on the panel. Strictly’s festive effort – which saw radio DJ Melvin Odoom crowned the winner, a success following his early exit from the recent series – helped BBC1 to become the most-watched channel of the day.

Meet the cast of The Witness for the Prosecution

The brutal murder of widow Emily French appears to have one suspect Leonard Vole a handsome young chancer who was also her lover and the man who was to inherit her vast wealth. Untangling the truth about this is John Mayhew, a penniless solicitor who takes on what seems like a hopeless case.

Where are the stars of Cheers now? Thirty years ago ‘everybody knew …

Where are the stars of Cheers now? Thirty years ago ‘everybody knew their names’ and now MailOnline looks at whether they got better with age Throughout the 1980s Cheers dominated the airwaves in both the US and the UK as fans were desperate to see the crazy antics of a group of Boston barflies. Running for 11 seasons between 1982 and 1993, it followed the fortunes of former baseball pitcher Sam ‘Mayday’ Malone, whose career was ruined by alcoholism and who bought a bar – Cheers – as a reminder to stay sober.

“Fuller House” Renewed For A Third Season

Netflix has renewed its revival series “Fuller House” for a third season, the announcement coming through the series’ social media accounts. A continuation of the 1990s ABC series “Full House,” the story follows veterinarian D.J. Tanner-Fuller who was recently widowed and living in San Francisco.

Christmas 2016: best TV on today, Christmas Day

Think Doctor Who meets Superman, or rather the Doctor creates a superman. Writer Steven Moffat tells RT: “It’s about a little boy who is accidentally conferred superpowers and happens to be a comics fan, so he decides he should be a superhero in his adult years.”

Meet the cast of Maigret’s Dead Man

Georges Simenon’s French detective appeared in a whopping 75 novels and 28 short stories between 1931 and 1972, and has previously been played by the likes of Michael Gambon, Richard Harris and Rupert Davies. Atkinson has already starred in the Easter film Maigret Sets a Trap and will reprise his role in Maigret’s Dead Man on Christmas Day.

Staff Favorites of 2016: Concerts and stage shows

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: “Chasing Rainbows – The Road to Oz” at the Goodspeed Opera House made The Day’s list of favorite performances of 2016. The ECSO opened its 70th season in October with guest soloist Boris Berman weaving a wisely affectionate reading of Bartók’s Piano Concerto No.

Entertainment’s list of losses in 2016

Here is a list of some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment to die so far this year: :: Television writer Carla Lane, known for sitcoms such as The Liver Birds and Bread, died aged 87 on May 31. :: Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka and other memorable comedy roles, including parts in The Producers and Young Frankenstein, died aged 83 on August 28. :: Jimmy Perry, screenwriter known for shows including Dad’s Army and It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, died aged 93 on October 23. :: Singer, songwriter and television personality Pete Burns, who founded pop band Dead Or Alive, died aged 57 on October 23. :: The death at 82 of Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who penned the classic song Hallelujah, was announced on November 11. :: The death of West End star Keo Woolford, 49, who starred in The King And I opposite Elaine Paige, and in the television remake of Hawaii … (more)

“Generation KKK” gets new title after backlash

PanARMENIAN.Net – A&E has made adjustments for “Generation KKK” which is due January 10. After numerous backlashes including from “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Ellen Pompeo, the network decided to change the title of the Ku Klux Klan series to “Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America”, AceShowbiz said. The cable TV has also responded to Pompeo’s criticism on Twitter, “The @aetv doc is abt extracting families from the KKK & exposing hate.

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… an examination of race and celebrity. If it seemed like there were a lot of painful deaths this year in entertainment, it’s because there were. Natalie Cole technically died on January 31, 2015, but the announcement of her death on New Years Day …

Jerry Seinfeld

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Celebrity birthdays for Dec. 21, 2016

Country singer Freddie Hart is 90. Talk-show host Phil Donahue is 81. Actress Jane Fonda is 79. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 68. Actor Dennis Boutsikaris is 64. Singer Betty Wright is 63. Actress Jane Kaczmarek is 61. Country singer Lee Roy Parnell is 60. Entertainer Jim Rose of The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow is 60. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 59. Country singer Christy Forester of the Forester Sisters is 54. Drummer Murph of Dinosaur Jr. is 52. Guitarist Gabrielle Glaser is 51. Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 51. Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 50. Actress Karri Turner is 50. Actress Khrystyne Haje is 48. Country singer Brad Warren of The Warren Brothers is 48. Actress Julie Delpy is 47. Contemporary Christian singer Natalie Grant is 45. Singer-guitarist Brett Scallions is 45. Singer Lukas Rossi of Rock Star Supernova is 40. Actress Rutina Wesley is 38. Keyboardist Anna Bulbrook of Airborne Toxic … (more)

Sir Patrick Stewart’s US comedy show is cancelled

The comedy from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane revolved around Sir Patrick’s character Walter Blunt, a British TV host intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Carmi Zlotnik, programming president at Starz, told the Hollywood Reporter: “While Walter may not be returning to the airwaves, we are incredibly proud of the work that was done these past two seasons.”

SiriusXM to give Baldwin, 2 Dope Queens podcasts radio home

In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. The satellite giant SiriusXM is giving a radio home to several popular podcasts, picking up 11 programs produced by New York’s WNYC Studios, including Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” and the irreverent “2 Dope Queens.”

Biggest celebrity social media mistakes of 2016

Social media can be a celebrity’s best frienda or worst enemy. In 2016, plenty of stars had social media mess ups, but here are seven that made headlines: In the wake of the Orlando massacre, Madonna tried to show her support but her effort left some fans feeling offended.

Our battles with oil bandits, kidnappers in Delta – Hon Diden

CHAIRMAN of the Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Peace and Security, Hon, Michael Diden, aka Ejele, has disclosed the risky combats of the committee with oil pipeline vandals and kidnappers, who severally opened fire at members to hinder efforts to rein them in. Hon Diden representing Warri North constituency, however, said that the committee in conjunction with men of the 19 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Koko, the State Police Command and vigilante groups, were able to pursue heavily armed oil bunkerers from one community to the other in the state to bring their illegal operations to a halt.

Showtime orders Season 8 of ‘Shameless’

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Video: First Look – Season 2 of Amazon Original Series Just Add Magic, Debuting 1/13

Amazon today announced season two of its original live-action kids series aimed at families and children aged 6 through 11, JUST ADD MAGIC, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, January 13 on Prime Video in the US and UK. Based on Cindy Callaghan’s book of the same name, Just Add Magic is a single-camera live-action series executive produced by Andrew Orenstein and Joe Nussbaum with Nussbaum also directing several episodes.

‘Moulin Rouge’ actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at age 99

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who parlayed beauty, diamond-studded glamour and nine marriages into a long celebrity career, died on Sunday. She was 99. Edward Lozzi, who was a longtime publicist for Gabor, said the Hungarian-born actress passed away at her Los Angeles home after years of decline and illness.

SNL’ spoofs – Love Actually’ with Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton

“Saturday Night Live” decided to gift viewers this holiday season with another Kate-McKinnon-as-Hillary-Clinton skit, spoofing a famous “Love Actually” scene. The segment, which aired this Saturday, shows McKinnon’s Clinton showing up at an Electoral College elector’s door, with Cecily Strong portraying the part of Keira Knightley in the 2003 classic Christmas movie.

Donald Trump, Twitterer-in-Chief?

Already this month, Donald Trump has used Twitter to dangle potential Cabinet nominations and changes in foreign policy, criticize the Boeing Co., lash out at a union leader, and lambaste Vanity Fair over a review that trashed his Trump Tower restaurant. The president-elect has also taken to his favorite social media platform to scoff at reports of Russian hacking, dismiss questions about conflicts of interest regarding his businesses, and to tout his tax proposals.

a Saturday Night Livea Pokes Fun at Trumpa s Misspelled Tweets,…

Alec Baldwin returned to Saturday Night Live this weekend to reprise his role as Donald Trump, taking jabs at the president-elect’s relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, his cabinet picks, his misspelled tweets, and the refusal by some musicians to perform at his inauguration. But also notable about the episode is the return of cast member Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton in a sketch later in the show, inspired by the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually .

Chance celebrates Obama’s last Christmas in office on ‘SNL’

Hip-hop star Chance the Rapper made sure to hit a high note on the final Christmas before Donald Trump’s presidency. The Chicago-born artist starred in a musical sketch on “Saturday Night Live” celebrating the last Dec. 25 of President Obama’s eight years in office, teaming up with cast member Kenan Thompson in a parody of the Run-DMC holiday hit “Christmas in Hollis.”

Watch Hillary Clinton Spoof ‘Love Actually’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary Clinton on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live , this time spoofing the holiday classic Love Actually to try and sway an Electoral College voter from certifying Donald Trump as the next president. In the sketch, titled “Hillary Actually,” Clinton shows up on the doorstep of a Republican voter in an effort to sway her vote before the Electoral College meets on Monday .

Watch Hillary Clinton Spoof ‘Love Actually’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary Clinton on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live , this time spoofing the holiday classic Love Actually to try and sway an Electoral College voter from certifying Donald Trump as the next president. In the sketch, titled “Hillary Actually,” Clinton shows up on the doorstep of a Republican voter in an effort to sway her vote before the Electoral College meets on Monday .

Harrelson’s Lost in London to be shot and screened live

Woody Harrelson’s debut film as director, Lost in London , will be filmed in a single take and broadcast live into over 500 cinemas. The one-time Cheers star has declared that his adventurous movie project is `about one of the worst nights of my life,’ describing it as “a deep, soul-searching comedy.”

Most Influential 2016: Brad Williams

Fullerton native and stand-up comedian Brad Williams released his second one-hour Showtime comedy special, “Daddy Issues,” in May. Fullerton native and stand-up comedian Brad Williams released his second one-hour Showtime comedy special, “Daddy Issues,” in May. Fullerton native and stand-up comedian Brad Williams released his second one-hour Showtime comedy special, “Daddy Issues,” in May. Bio: Williams lives in Los Angeles but grew up in Fullerton and attended Sunny Hills High School, where he was a “drama nerd.” He got his first break in stand-up after comedian Carlos Mencia caught one of his sets at a club, took him out on tour and had him star on his Comedy Central TV series, “Mind of Mencia.”

A Dean Martin Christmas?

With technological convergence, the business model is morphing and the goalposts are getting moved. The existing satellite and cable providers have the difficult task of attempting to manage transitioning from a shrinking legacy subscriber base, to a growing subscriber base in newer venues, such as streaming and slinging.

‘SNL’: Donald Trump Should Appoint Kanye West As ‘Secretary Of Humbleness’

‘SNL’ is on a roll! Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled all the big news for the ‘Weekend Update’ sketch on Dec. 17, giving their own spin on current events! The hosts joked how Donald Trump should appoint Kanye West as the ‘Secretary of Humbleness.’ Encore, encore! Colin Jost , 34, and Michael Che , 33, did a spectacular job co-anchoring “Weekend Update” on Dec. 17, treating fans to their daily dose of news on Saturday Night Live .

Baldwin skewers Trump and Putin

Alec Baldwin played President-elect Donald Trump for the final time for 2016 on Saturday Night Live and Russia was in his sights. Picture: Will Heath/NBC via AP ALEC Baldwin was joined by two special guests on his final Saturday Night Live parody of Donald Trump for 2016.

All in the Family, Other Norman Lear Classics Eyed for Short-Run Reboots

Legendary TV producer Norman Lear says there has been “some talk” of rebooting All in the Family, The Jeffersons and other classic sitcoms – though with an important twist. With Netflix’s Latino remake of his One Day at a Time set to premiere on Jan. 6, Lear told our sister site Variety that he and Sony Pictures Television have been having discussions about “redoing” All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude and Good Times “with today’s stars” – and only as six-episode batches, re-enacting select, classic episodes.

Owners want recipes from hot dog shop known from a M.A.S.H.a

A feud over recipes from an Ohio hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” is back in court. The owners of Tony Packo’s, in Toledo, have filed a complaint against one of the restaurant chain’s former owners who testified over a year ago that he had a notebook with the eatery’s chili soup and hot dog sauce recipes.

Owners want recipes from hot dog shop known from ‘M.A.S.H.’

A feud over recipes from an Ohio hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” is back in court. The owners of Tony Packo’s, in Toledo, have filed a complaint against one of the restaurant chain’s former owners who testified over a year ago that he had a notebook with the eatery’s chili soup and hot dog sauce recipes.

Legendary ‘CHEERS’ Star Has Message For America…

According to John Ratzenberger, Donald Trump’s crucial electoral win last month signaled that “adults are back in charge” of the country. If you don’t recognize the name, you may remember the face of that chipper post office worker who sat at the end of the bar with his beer on every episode of ‘Cheers’.