‘Top Chef’ comes to the nation’s fourth-largest city. Finally.

by Therese Odell, posted in Uncategorized

In honor of the first cool front of the season here in Houston — which we have earned — here’s a baby bear appreciating some snowflakes:

All Other TV News

Top Chef is finally FINALLY doing a season here in Houston. A few seasons ago, you might remember, Top Chef did a Texas season, but they wanted Houston to pay up to be included, and we were like, “Nah.” I don’t know if Houston chose to pony up this time around, but if we did, good. 1. The economy in the pandemic world is a very different animal than in the pre-pandemic world, and if this gives a boost to our tourism and hospitality industries, it’s worth it, but 2. I’m glad we’re not being lumped in with other Texas cities and getting an entire season (or most of a season, they always take the finale someplace else) devoted to our wonderful, inventive, diverse, exciting culinary scene. It’s time the world sees what we’ve been enjoying down here. And now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go figure out how to stalk this production.

Yes, in fact, Mayim Bialik would like to be the host of Jeopardy!

Paramount+ has launched a bundle with Showtime for $13 a month, just in time for that Dexter reboot to debut.

United States of Al had to scrap the premiere episode they had planned when the fall of Kabul happened and ruined everything. The new premiere will now focus on the efforts to get people out of Afghanistan. (And honestly, the most unrealistic thing about the series is that the Trump Administration would allow a translator to immigrate here in the first place.)

Cary Fukunaga is out here talking shit about Nic Pizzolatto, and I am SO HERE FOR IT.

We could be getting a reboot of Quantum Leap after all …

Here’s the oral history of Revenge if you’re interested.

Elvira (otherwise known as Cassandra Peterson) revealed in her new book that she has been in a relationship with a woman for the past 19 years, and people are thrilled for her:

Renewals

  • Rugrats has been renewed by Paramount+ for a second season.
  • Young Royals has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.

In Development

Casting News

Mark Your Calendars

  • The Bachelorette returns on ABC on October 19.

  • Invasion will premiere on Apple TV+ on October 22.
  • 15 Minutes of Shame will premiere on HBO Max on October 7.
  • Hightown will return on Starz on October 17.
  • Sex, Love & goop will debut on Netflix on October 21.
  • Passing will premiere in theaters on October 27 and on Netflix on November 10.
  • The Hot Zone: Anthrax will premiere on National Geographic on November 28.
  • Adventure Beast will debut on Netflix on October 22.
  • Stuck Together will premiere on Netflix on October 20.

R.I.P.

Willie Garson, Actor known best for his roles on Sex & the City and White Collar. He was deeply loved across Hollywood.

Richard H Kirk, Co-founder of Cabaret Voltaire

WATCH THIS

The Wonder Years: A reimagining of the classic sitcom, but this time from the perspective of an African-American family. Series premiere. 7:30 p.m., ABC

Alter Ego: 20 people compete in the world’s first — and completely unnecessary — avatar singing competition. Series premiere. 8 p.m., Fox

Chicago Med: Will helps Godwin with a secret investigation in the season premiere. 7 p.m., NBC

Chicago Fire: The firehouse deal with a capsized boat rescue in the season premiere. 8 p.m., NBC

Chicago PD: An informant is murdered in the season premiere. 9 p.m., NBC

Survivor: Season premiere. 7 p.m., CBS

The Masked Singer: Season premiere. 7 p.m., Fox

The Goldbergs: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure gets the Goldbergs treatment in the season premiere. 7 p.m., ABC

The Conners: They’re doing it LIVE! Season premiere. 8 p.m., ABC

Home Economics: Connor takes the Hayworths to a 49ers game in the season premiere. 8:30 p.m., ABC

A Million Little Things: What did Gary do to Peter? Season premiere. 9 p.m., ABC

Star Wars: Visions: This new anime-style anthology series explores different stories within in the Star Wars universe. Series premiere. Disney+

Dear White People: The fourth and final season. Netflix

Intrusion: Frieda Pinto stars in this thriller about a woman traumatized by a house invasion.  Netflix

Late Night:

  • Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Margaret Qualley, Dr. Jane Goodall, Cynthia Erivo
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Kerry, Jim Gaffigan, Andē
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Shawn Mendes
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden: Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Bill Gates
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Julianne Moore, My Morning Jacket
  • The Daily Show: Greta Thunberg
  • Watch What Happens Live: Sutton Stracke & Justin Simien

WEDS. 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30
ABC The Goldbergs
(new)		 The Wonder Years
(new)		 The Conners
(new)		 Home Economics
(new)		 A Million Little Things
(new)
CBS Survivor
(new)		 Big Brother
(new)
CW Riverdale
(new)		 In the Dark
(new)		 Local
FOX The Masked Singer
(new)		 Alter Ego
(new)		 News/Local
NBC Chicago Med
(new)		 Chicago Fire
(new)		 Chicago P.D.
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One thought on “‘Top Chef’ comes to the nation’s fourth-largest city. Finally.”

  1. Going back about 2 years I had a car break down. The tow truck driver had been an interpreter for the US army in Iraq. He managed to get a visa for himself and his family. Now while he spoke 4 languages he could only read/write 1 so he couldn’t get a translating job for the govt business etc. Despite this he was happy to be here.

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