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

Therese Odell

5 years ago

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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:

Queer people finding out Elvira is bi during Bi Awareness Week: pic.twitter.com/17Yq64pPNS

— Lillian Hochwender 🏳️‍🌈♿️ ✨COMMISSIONS OPEN✨ (@ligerlillie) September 21, 2021

elvira is queer………… god is real

— Kristen Arnett (@Kristen_Arnett) September 21, 2021

Elvira coming out is cool, but Elvira's girlfriend not opening every conversation with "Elvira is my girlfriend" for almost two decades is an Olympian act of superhuman will that should be looked on with sheer, abject awe. pic.twitter.com/7dkaCGXUQw

— Rus McLaughlin (@rusmclaughlin) September 21, 2021

“elvira has a butch wife who is her personal trainer” cresting the stormy hellscape of 2021 like jesus calmly walking across the sea

— 𖤐 lars 𖤐 (@larsaddams) September 21, 2021

Renewals

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

In Development

The Comeback Girl, a limited series about Joan Rivers starring Kathryn Hahn, is being developed at Showtime.
Pitch Perfect is being turned into a series at Peacock, and Adam Devine will star.
Let the Right One In has been ordered to series at Showtime.
The Endgame has been ordered to series at NBC.
Sharon Horgan is going to create and star in a dark comedy at Apple TV+.
Lagordiloca is being developed into a series at Starz.
Northern Spy is being adapted for Netflix.
House of Secrets is being adapted into a series by Disney+
Fairview and animated feature Washingtonia, both from Stephen Colbert’s production company, have been ordered at Comedy Central.
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie! and The Amazing World of Gumball: The Series have been greenlit at HBO Max and Cartoon Network.
Eddie Murphy has signed a three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon.
Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company. H’oh boy.

Casting News

Shiva Negar and Jay Mohr have joined the cast of The Cleaning Lady on Fox.
Vinny Chhibber, Romy Rosemont, Patrick Gallagher, Ryan O’Nan, Michael Malarkey, and David Meunier have been added to the cast of Big Sky on ABC.
Ignacio Serricchio, Greg Germann, India de Beaufort, and Jolene Purdy are joining the cast of Firefly Lane on Netflix.
Henry Rollins has been cast in the animated series New-Gen.
Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alejandro, Katie Leung, Jason Spisak, Toks Olagundoye, JB Blanc, and Harry Lloyd have been added to the voice cast of Arcane on Netflix.

Mark Your Calendars

The Bachelorette returns on ABC on October 19.

Michelle's teaching the men a few lessons in love when #TheBachelorette premieres Oct 19! Stream on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/F6OAUvBOX2

— The Bachelorette (@BacheloretteABC) September 21, 2021

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.

On “Disney Day,” November 12, the following will be released on Disney+: Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings; Jungle Cruise; Home Sweet Home Alone; Olaf Presents; Ciao Alberto; The World According to Jeff Goldblum; a special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars‘ legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett; a special celebrating the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+ with an exciting look towards the future; and more.
BET and BET+ have released their fall slates, and it’s a lot.
Sexy Beasts returns on Netflix on October 7.
Meet, Marry, Murder will debut on Tubi on October 6.
Sex: Unzipped will premiere on Netflix on October 26.

R.I.P.

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

So deeply, deeply sad we have lost @WillieGarson. We all loved him and adored working with him. He was endlessly funny on-screen and and in real life. He was a source of light, friendship and show business lore. He was a consummate professional— always. pic.twitter.com/G63EJIj8lG

— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) September 22, 2021

Such sad news and a terribly sad loss to the SATC family. Our condolences and RIP dear Willie xo pic.twitter.com/yXhPkxRTv3

— Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) September 22, 2021

I couldn’t have had a more brilliant TV partner. I’m devastated and just overwhelmed with Sadness. Taken away from all of us way soon. You were a gift from the gods. Rest my sweet friend. I love you. pic.twitter.com/Ia4tg1VK1Y

— Mario Cantone (@macantone) September 22, 2021

This is a tragedy for the entire #SATC #AJLT family, for Willie’s family, and for the world.

Willie was a prince, the Mayor of every group he ever existed within, and – most importantly – a parent. My heart grieves for his son.

A consumate funny man. Bless you. https://t.co/8ssxxG69tU

— Evan Handler (@EvanHandler) September 22, 2021

Willie …the kindest most beautiful beautiful man. There are none better. Sleep well my friend. You will always be remembered pic.twitter.com/pikD19hqQP

— David Eigenberg (@DavidEigenberg) September 22, 2021

Goodbye my friend. You were the best of us. pic.twitter.com/9t1J9XHk9N

— Jeff Eastin (@jeffeastin) September 22, 2021

There are no words. I love you dear brother. We are fewer pic.twitter.com/Q4Sblb7Nqw

— TitusWelliver (@welliver_titus) September 21, 2021

Rest easy sweet @WillieGarson …I am so glad I told you I adored you before you left #rip pic.twitter.com/CwFDJt6FrR

— Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher) September 21, 2021

Our sweet pal #WillieGarson has passed on. Dear soul, rest easy. pic.twitter.com/sqgXC9YDDZ

— Rob Morrow (@RobMorrow_) September 21, 2021

This breaks my heart. Willie Garson, a friend who loved me at my worst, (and always let me know it) is gone. Goodbye, Fatty. I love you always. https://t.co/Cow3esS0YB

— Julie Bowen (@itsJulieBowen) September 21, 2021

Sending love to @WillieGarson’s son Nathen. Your dad was strong and respected in his community of fellow actors and his philanthropy was constant and committed. I’m grateful I knew him. He was also really really funny.❤️

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) September 22, 2021

I’m at a lost for words…Willie Garson I Fkn Love You Bro…can’t believe Your no longer with US…Love Your Humanity…don’t want to believe this…

— Luis Guzman (@IamLuisGuzman) September 22, 2021

WHAT A DELIGHT IT WAS TO WORK WITH WILLIE GARSON AS DICK DICKER ON PUSHING DAISIES – HE WAS ALWAYS IN ON THE JOKE AND WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY. R.I.P. WILLIE. pic.twitter.com/y6OvGPrUfw

— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) September 22, 2021

Thank you, Willie Garson, for this final tweet. https://t.co/trm8A1O4tT

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) September 22, 2021

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