I regret to inform you that the comedians are being disappointing again.

by Therese Odell, posted in Uncategorized

Did you know that porcupines sound exactly like Livia Soprano?

All Other TV News

This is not a trailer for The Boys, but rather for the in-series movie, Dawn of the Seven (The Bourke Cut). Just … bellissimo.

This Is Us‘s finale includes footage that was filmed years ago — a fact I remember being leaked at the time. Anyway, be sure to hydrate before heading into it.

Welp, John Mulaney done did it. At a show this weekend in Ohio, Mulaney had a surprise opener: Dave Chappelle. And Chappelle did not hesitate to do his anti-trans material, to the disgust and dismay of some Mulaney fans who certainly did not sign up for this.

Listen, as someone who was a huge Chappelle fan who is disappointed in this bigoted turn he’s taken, I can make the choice to not watch his specials and not attend his shows. I know that this is a big part of his material now, so I can choose to not pay him to offend me and put hate out into the universe towards people I love. And I genuinely don’t begrudge the people who choose to support him — it’s your money, not mine. But BOY HOWDY would I be pissed to have homophobic and transphobic “comedy” foisted upon me when I did not expect it, LIKE AT A JOHN MULANEY SHOW. Not cool, Mulaney.

Seriously, though, what is happening to male comedians of my generation (ish)? Why are their brains turning to mush the minute they turn 40?

So that Will Smith interview with Dave Letterman on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction was taped before the Oscars and was not the booking coup I originally thought it was. But for those looking for clues into his behavior at the Oscars, Smith spoke openly about his “pain” growing up in an abusive household, and at one point, jokingly pretended to throw a punch at Dave when he brought up Will Smith’s mother. He also noted that it’s “impossible” to completely protect one’s family from the outside world.

Apparently, the original cast of Jersey Shore is mad that MTV is rebooting the show with people closer in age to the MTV demographic. OH WELL.

Everyone who told Anthony Carrigan, Barry‘s Noho Hank, that he should quit acting after he developed alopecia needs to be fired. Immediately.

Hulu wants to lure you back with an offer of three months of streaming for $1.

Fans of Our Flag Means Death: here’s a comparison of the show’s pirates to their real-life counterparts.

Collider has also made a list of narrative podcasts that would make great TV shows — but I’m just here to add them to my podcast list.

Wendy Williams is in a battle with Wells Fargo after she was assigned a court-appointed financial guardian.

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne’s eldest daughter Aimee — the one who refused to be a part of the reality shows — was in a recording studio in Hollywood when it caught on fire, killing one.

Renewals

Cancellations

  • Endeavour will end after 9 seasons on PBS Masterpiece.

In Development

Casting News

Mark Your Calendar

  • The Bachelorette returns on ABC on July 11.

  • Stranger Things 4 returns on Netflix on May 27.

  • Baymax! will premiere on Disney+ on June 29.

  • High School Musical The Musical The Series will stream on Disney+ on July 27.

  • America the Beautiful will begin streaming on Disney+ on July 4.

  • Zombies 3 will premiere on Disney+ on August 12.

  • You Don’t Know Me will debut on Netflix on June 17.

  • Glee will begin streaming on Disney+ on June 1.

R.I.P.

Kenneth Welsh, Canadian actor known for his role on Twin Peaks

Colin Cantwell, Designer of the Star Wars ships

Ahmed Benaissa, Algerian actor and comedian

Roger Angell, Legendary writer at The New Yorker

Bob Neuwirth, Folk singer who influenced Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin

WATCH THIS

Better Call Saul: Mid-season finale. The final episodes begin on July 11. 8 p.m., AMC

Keeper of the Ashes: Kristin Chenoweth hosts this look at the murder of three Girl Scouts in Oklahoma in the 1970s. Premiere. Hulu

Prehistoric Planet: Sir David Attenborough narrates this immersive look at the world of the dinosaurs. Premiere. Apple TV+

Don’t Forget the Lyrics: Niecy Nash hosts the revival of the popular game show. Season premiere. 7 p.m., Fox

Beat Shazam: Season premiere. 8 p.m., Fox

All American: Spencer tries to focus on the Homecoming game in the season finale. 7 p.m., The CW

All American: Homecoming: Thea receives some upsetting news in the season finale. 8 p.m., The CW

The Neighborhood: Marty prepares to propose in the season finale. 7 p.m., CBS

Bob ♥ Abishola: Abishola is thrilled when Bob takes an interest in the church. Season finale. 7:30 p.m., CBS

NCIS: Agent Parker is framed for murder. Season finale. 8 p.m., CBS

NCIS: Hawai’i: Whistler makes a grand gesture to win Lucy back in the season finale. 9 p.m., CBS

Late Night:

  • Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Miles Teller, Sadie Sink, Turnstile
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers: Billy Crystal, Samara Weaving, Ulf Mickael Wahlgren
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden: Kaley Cuoco, Glen Powell, Bloc Party
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Tom Hiddleston, D’Arcy Carden, Supergrass

MON. 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30
ABC NBA Playoff
(live)
CBS The Neighborhood
(new)		 Bob ♥ Abishola
(new)		 NCIS
(new)		 NCIS: Hawai’i
(new)
CW All American
(new)		 All American: Homecoming
(new)		 Local
FOX Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
(new)		 Beat Shazam
(new)		 News/Local
NBC Jurassic World

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