We’ve all been there:
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Will Smith has finally broken his silence on The Slap. In a five-minute video, Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, his mother and family, and says that Rock has not agreed to speak to him yet. “I’m trying to be deeply remorseful without being shamed of myself. I made a mistake. I’m not trying to think of myself as a piece of sh*t. I would say to those people, I know that it was confusing. I know that it was shocking, but I promise you, I am deeply devoted and committed to putting light and love and joy into the world. If you hang on, I promise we will be able to be friends again.”
It’s a good start, but maybe he should call Oprah and do a proper interview where he would be asked some difficult questions.
This goes out to all my fellow 80s kids:
This early 80’s ABC celebration video is glorious. pic.twitter.com/hSO63BRpQz
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) July 27, 2022
The View is bringing Elisabeth Hasselbeck back to guest host. OK BUT WHYYYYYY
Abbott Elementary will stream on both HBO Max and Hulu in an unusual agreement. The series airs on ABC, but is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Sony Television, hence its availability on HBO Max. (In fact, and I’ve mentioned this before on this blog, it’s filmed in the largest studio at Warner Brothers Studios — they built an entire school inside the sound stage.)
American Idol auditions will begin soon: August 3, to be precise. For my aspiring Texans, auditions will take place in our state on August 10.
Pete Davidson has Amy Schumer and Bill Hader to thank for being cast on Saturday Night Live, and by extension his relationship with Kim Kardashian.
Speaking of SNL, the headlines are that Kenan Thompson thinks the show should end with its 50th season, but there’s a little more context than that. Specifically, there’s a rumor that Lorne Michaels will retire after the 50th season? Which would be the 2024-2025 season? It makes sense …
An immersive Squid Game experience is coming your way — including right here in Texas with locations in San Antonio and The Woodlands.
It’s been a little over a year since Bob Odenkirk’s terrifying heart attack:
A Thank You to you, whoever you are. A year ago today I briefly flirted with "quietus" and this elicited a wave of goodwill and warmth towards me. I will forever feel unworthy of it. I will also always be appreciative and look to pass it on. Thank you. No reply necessary.
— Mr. Bob Odenkirk (@mrbobodenkirk) July 28, 2022
It was a rough Q2 for Peacock and Roku.
I don’t know what this means and what all the implications are, but apparently, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has sold off the rights to the Golden Globe Awards to a private entity owned by billionaire Todd Boehly. The plan is to add more voting members to the Globes and increase diversity — and possibly get it back on primetime TV? We’ll see.
If the Warner Brothers/Discovery merger threatens my precious FBoy Island, HEADS WILL ROLL.
Wait, this is the first time Neil Patrick Harris is playing a gay character on TV? How can that possibly be?
Renewals
- Moonhaven has been renewed for a second season on AMC+.
- Miss Scarlet and the Duke has been renewed for a third season on PBS.
- Fix My Flip has been renewed for a second season on HGTV.
Cancellations
- The Wilds has been canceled after two seasons on Prime Video.
In Development
- The Son In Law and a therapist drama pilot is no longer moving forward at ABC.
- The story of the 2021 football team from the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, CA is going to be adapted into a series at Disney+. Troy Kotsur is set to star.
- Jane, a film based on Phillip K. Dick’s life with his twin sister Jane, is in the works at Prime Video. Charlize Theron is set to star.
- A drama series based on the life of Clementine Churchill, wife of British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, is being developed at PBS.
- The novel Yolk is being adapted into a TV series.
- Niecy Nash has signed a first-look deal with eOne.
- Claudia Forestieri has signed an overall deal with Sony Pictures Television.
Casting News
- Krysten Ritter will star in Orphan Black: Echoes on AMC.
- Phylicia Rashad and Shahar Isaac are joining The Good Fight on Paramount+.
- Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest are all returning to American Idol on ABC.
- Jason Benetti has joined Fox Sports.
Mark Your Calendar
- Los Espookys returns on HBO on September 16.
- Locke & Key returns on Netflix on August 10.
- The Serpent Queen will premiere on Starz on September 11.
- Making the Cut returns on Prime Video on August 19.
- Indian Matchmaking returns on Netflix on August 10.
- Little Demon will premiere on FX on August 25.
From the co-creator of Rick and Morty comes the new animated comedy, FX’s Little Demon. Growing up can be hella annoying, especially when your father is Satan himself. Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER starring Aubrey Plaza, Lucy DeVito, and Danny DeVito. Premieres 8/25. Stream on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/BThtDHYZii
— Little Demon (@LittleDemonFX) July 28, 2022
- NYC Point Gods premieres on Showtime today.
- Magpie Murders will return on PBS on October 16.
- I Just Killed My Dad will premiere on Netflix on August 10.
- Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will return on PBS on January 3.
- Partner Track will premiere on Netflix on August 26.
- Seoul Vibe will premiere on Netflix on August 26.
- Rainbow will debut on Netflix on September 30.
- Marriage will premiere on BBC on August 14.
- Lucy’s School will debut on Apple TV+ on August 12.
- Miss Scarlet and the Duke will return on PBS on October 16.
- The Cleaning Lady will return on Fox on September 19.
- All Creatures Great and Small will return on PBS on January 8.
- Reboot will premiere on Hulu on September 20.
- Magnolia Network has released the premiere and return dates of several series. They can be found here.
R.I.P.
Mary Alice, Emmy-winning actress known for I’ll Fly Away, A Different World, and The Matrix, among others
JayDaYoungan, Rapper
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Uncoupled: Neil Patrick Harris stars as a New Yorker in his 40s who has to re-enter the dating scene after his longtime boyfriend suddenly dumps him. Series premiere. Netflix
Secret Celebrity Renovation: Bob ♥ Abishola‘s Billy Gardell renovates his childhood best friend’s mother’s house in the second season premiere of the feel-good series. Season premiere. 7 p.m., CBS
Jaws: Cap off Shark Week with the classic. 7 p.m., AMC
SATURDAY
Otter Dynasty: This docuseries is being described as “Game of Thrones but with otters.” OK, but how is this the first nature series entirely devoted to otters? (I mean it may not be, but my two-second Google search suggests it is.) Series premiere. 7 p.m., Animal Planet
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Season three. 6 p.m., Nickelodeon
A Fish Called Wanda: Don’t call him stupid. 8:10 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtra (West)
SUNDAY
City on a Hill: Jackie gets a job offer in the third season premiere. 9 p.m., Showtime
Riverdale: Archie and his friends defend Riverdale from the most dangerous threat it’s faced yet. Season finale. 7 p.m., The CW
Show Me More: The Walking Dead Season 11: Prepare yourself for the final episodes. Of this series. Don’t worry, there will be plenty more Walking Dead spinoffs down the road. 8 p.m., AMC
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | The Fatal Flaw (repeat) |
20/20 |
| CBS | Secret Celebrity Renovation (new) |
Blue Bloods (repeat) |
Blue Bloods (repeat) |
| CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us (repeat) |
World’s Funniest Animals (repeat) |
World’s Funniest Animals (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | Friday Night Smackdown | Local |
| NBC | American Ninja Warrior (repeat) |
Dateline |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | UFC 277 Prelims: Peña vs. Nunes 2 (live) |
Shark Tank (repeat) |
News/Local |
| CBS | FBI: Most Wanted (repeat) |
48 Hours | 48 Hours | News/Local |
| CW | Whose Line Is It Anyway? (repeat) |
Would I Lie to You? (new) |
Masters of Illusion (new) |
Masters of Illusion (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | MLB Baseball (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Furious 7 | News/ Local |
Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | America’s Funniest Home Videos (new) |
Celebrity Family Feud (new) |
The Final Straw (new) |
The $100,000 Pyramid (new) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | Big Brother (new) |
The Equalizer (repeat) |
NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat) |
| The CW | Local | Riverdale (new) |
Penn & Teller: Fool Us (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | Beat Shazam (repeat) |
The Simp-sons (repeat) |
The Great North (repeat) |
Bob’s Burgers (repeat) |
Family Guy (repeat) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Who Do You Think You Are? (new) |
Dancing with Myself (repeat) |
America’s Got Talent (repeat) |