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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO of Netflix and will be succeeded by Greg Peters, the former COO. Netflix added 7.66 million global subscribers in the last quarter, which is better than expected, but the earnings were the lowest they have been since 2016.
In an effort to improve those earnings, Netflix will be launching the dreaded password clampdown sometime very soon, and Wall Street is HERE FOR IT.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the premiere of Breaking Bad, one of the greatest shows to come out of the Golden Age of Television.
Everyone say THANK YOU, VINCE GILLIGAN! Happy 15th anniversary to us. pic.twitter.com/x1E4HraJzR
— Breaking Bad (@BreakingBad) January 20, 2023
A short story: I didn’t start watching Breaking Bad when it originally debuted. The premise just didn’t appeal to me or something, I don’t know, I don’t have an excuse. But a few years later, I was at a Party Down reunion event in Austin that featured the wonderful cast and the creator of the show, one Rob Thomas, who also created Veronica Mars and iZombie — both of which I loved. After the marathon and Q&A with the cast was over and we were all leaving the theater, I somehow ended up right next to Thomas, and I started pestering him about TV and what his favorite show currently airing was. His answer: Breaking Bad. He spoke at length as a writer about what an amazingly well-written show it was and marveled that Vince Gilligan was a genius. And that’s how a famous TV showrunner bullied me into watching Breaking Bad.
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Oddly enough, Houstonians, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul were at our beloved midtown Spec’s yesterday, signing bottles of their mescal. Had I known about this sooner, I certainly would have mentioned it, but it looks like there was quite the crowd.
The line outside Spec's in Houston to meet Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul at 9am. Ppl were waiting from 4-5am. 😭 went and got tacos from Brother's Taco House instead. Support local tacos. 🌮 pic.twitter.com/bzrB1ctHTD
— Tanya D. 🔜 #Sundance2023 (@Tanyatd21) January 19, 2023
And they went to the Rockets game last night.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul at tonight’s Houston Rockets game.
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 19, 2023
The pair are also reuniting as their characters for a Super Bowl ad for chips.
So, there’s a show called Power Slap, in which people participate in competitive open-handed slapping. Dr. Chris Nowinski, a neuroscientist, and founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation has some real issues with the show, what with people getting concussed all over the place.
This is so sad. Note the fencing posture with the first brain injury. He may never be the same. @danawhite & @TBSNetwork should be ashamed. Pure exploitation. What's next, "Who can survive a stabbing"? pic.twitter.com/jTENpUmJDd
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) January 19, 2023
I would like to remind you that this show’s premiere was delayed by a week after a video emerged of the creator and host of the show, UFC President Dana White, slapping his wife in a fight. Every single thing about this is gross.
The changes they are making at CNN This Morning aren’t working.
Apparently, there is a reality show prison. They should send Jen Shah there.
“I will not be doing the 1:1 with Andy Cohen and Bravo because of their unwillingness to remove contractual provisions that would allow the network to legally make misrepresentations of me and my story, relating to any and all topics, prior to and during the course of my participation,” Shah says.
“I would rather remain silent and wait until I am able to accurately share my story than continue having complete lies and misrepresentations about me smeared across the headlines.”
American ex-pats in Paris hate Emily in Paris. LOL, POURQUOI?
Jennifer Coolidge is the best:
@jennifercoolidge Trying out TikTok! 💋👀 @jlo
♬ Jenny from the Block (Bronx Remix – Edit) – Jennifer Lopez
OK — this is a genius ad for Apple TV+.
The only correct answer:
https://t.co/SaPKqR676d pic.twitter.com/NlmCmW3ZnQ
— TW (@twesq) January 19, 2023
Renewals
- The Great American Recipe has been renewed for a second season on PBS.
Cancellations
- Cobra Kai will end after season six on Netflix.
In Development
- Forgive and Forget, a family comedy about caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s, is in the works at ABC. It will star Ty Burrell.
- A limited series about Buster Keaton starring Rami Malek is being shopped around.
- Run Rabbit Run, a horror film starring Sarah Snook, has been acquired by Netflix.
- The Sympathizer, an espionage thriller/satire, is in the works at HBO. It has cast Duy Nguyen, Kayli Tran, and VyVy Nguyen.
- Geek Girl is being adapted into a series at Netflix.
- The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, starring Naveen Andrews, Sindhu Vee, and Megan Hilty, has been ordered at Freevee.
- Confessions of a Psycho Killer has been acquired by Prime Video.
- OK — I don’t know what to make of this project, you guys. I have no idea based on this article whether this is an actual talk show or if it is a scripted spoof of a talk show. I … just … alright, y’all tell me what you make of this:
“A new series from writer/actor Malachi Rivers (Mank, Poz Roz) is in development. ‘Moments’ includes Rutina Wesley (Queen Sugar) Sufe Bradshaw (Veep), Devere Rogers (Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul), Thomas Hobson (That Girl Lay Lay) and Desean Terry (The Morning Show).
OK, so far so good.
Described as a weekly group therapy session gone wrong, the series plans to tackle various issues, including domestic violence, eating disorders, abandonment issues and more,
Sure … a round-table talk show, I get it …
all while the group is guided by a mind-reading therapist and time-traveling partner.“
LOL WHAT?
And I assure you there is no other information provided to make sense of this. Go ahead and click on the story yourselves. Y’all, this legit sounds like a show that Jack Donaghy would pitch to Liz Lemon.
Casting News
- Dennis Quaid will co-star in Bass Reeves on Paramount+.
- Taylor Kinney is taking a personal leave of absence from Chicago Fire on NBC. Can’t wait to find out what this was all about.
- Elena Saurel will co-star in Open Book on Freevee.
- Amir Arison has joined Sinking Spring on Apple TV+.
- Sofia Helin, Shelley Conn, Kevin McNally, and Jason Wong have joined Alex Rider on Freevee.
Mark Your Calendar
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver returns on HBO on February 19.
- Invincible will return on Prime Video in late 2023.
- History’s Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning will debut on The History Channel on February 6.
- The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project returns on HGTV on February 22.
They’re back! Catch @NateBerkus and @JeremiahBrent on Season 2 of The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project, premiering February 22 at 9|8c on @hgtv and streaming same day on @discoveryplus. #nateandjeremiahhomeproject → https://t.co/T7618rPkJM pic.twitter.com/MpWVdDIHQH
— Scott Brothers Ent. (@sbentertainment) January 19, 2023
- Bullies of Baltimore will premiere on ESPN on February 5.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! 20th Anniversary Special will air on ABC on January 26.
- Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of the Decades will premiere on CBS on February 8.
- The 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Adam Sandler will air on CNN on March 26.
- Made from Scratch returns on Fuse on February 8.
- Look into my Eyes will debut on AMC+ and SundanceTV on May 4.
- The Cube and The Lazarus Project have been pulled from TBS and TNT’s schedules. No new dates have been announced. This is not a great sign.
R.I.P.
David Crosby, Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer for his work with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, and later Young
From Stephen Stills:
“I read a quote in this morning’s paper attributed to compose Gustav Mahler that stopped me for a moment:
“Death has, on placid cat’s paws, entered the room.”
I shoulda known something was up.
David and I butted heads a lot over time, but they were mostly glancing blows, yet still left us numb skulls..
I was happy to be at peace with him.
He was without question a giant of a musician, and his harmonic sensibilities were nothing short of genius.
The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like Icarus, towards the sun.
I am deeply saddened at his passing and shall miss him beyond measure.”
David is gone, but his music lives on. The soul of CSNY, David’s voice and energy were at the heart of our band. His great songs stood for what we believed in and it was always fun and exciting when we got to play together. ‘Almost Cut My Hair’ ‘Dejavu’, and so many other great songs he wrote were wonderful to jam on and Stills and I had a blast as he kept us going on and on. His singing with Graham was so memorable, their duo spot a highlight of so many of our shows.
We had so many great times, especially in the early years. Crosby was a very supportive friend in my early life, as we bit off big pieces of our experience together. David was the catalyst of many things. My heart goes out to Jan and Django, his wife and son. Lots of love to you. Thanks David for your spirit and songs, Love you man. I remember the best times!
I don’t know what to say other than I’m heartbroken to hear about David Crosby. David was an unbelievable talent – such a great singer and songwriter. And a wonderful person. I just am at a loss for words. Love & Mercy to David’s family and friends. Love, Brian pic.twitter.com/Hjht7LeGiv
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 19, 2023
"Missing you already, Croz. Love to Jan…" ~ James
Photo with @TheBonnieRaitt: Jamie McCarthy/Wire Images
Photo with Kim & James: Lisa Kane#JT #JamesTaylor #DavidCrosby #SingerSongwriters #Legend pic.twitter.com/cVbgNH7Jmv— James Taylor (@JamesTaylor_com) January 20, 2023
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David Crosby
(August 14, 1941 – January 19, 2023)“Early this morning I got a text from someone in California who had heard that my old friend David Crosby had passed. I chose at the time not to believe it. pic.twitter.com/lOeDzY4lvA
— jeffersonairp (@JeffersonAirp) January 20, 2023
RIP David Crosby. As a member of The Byrds, 1 of the historically essential Artists that created the Artform of Rock. The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Who, Beach Boys & Yardbirds, showed future generations like us what was possible. We owe him, and them, everything.
— 🕉🇺🇦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) January 20, 2023
Sandra Seacat, Legendary acting teacher
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Penn & Teller: Fool Us: Winter premiere. 7 p.m., The CW
Criss Angel’s Magic With the Stars: Winter premiere. 8 p.m., The CW
SATURDAY
Saturday Night Live: Aubrey Plaza & Sam Smith 10:30 p.m., NBC
Indiana Jones marathon: After his emotional Golden Globes speech, if you’re wanting to enjoy Ke Huy Quan’s breakout role, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom airs at 11:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., Paramount Network
The Goonies: Or you can enjoy Quan in this delightful film! 7:15 p.m., AMC
SUNDAY
Accused: This new crime anthology series is based on the BAFTA-winning British series. Premiere. 8 p.m., FOX
Smokey and the Bandit marathon: Maybe it’s time to bring back the celebrity-filled road action comedy? 5 p.m., CMT
12 Angry Men: Maybe it’s time to bring back the jury drama? 7 p.m., TCM
Robocop marathon: Maybe it’s time to bring back the cultural satire disguised as a silly sci-fi thriller? 6 p.m., Ovation
Late Night:
- Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Friday): Colin Jost, Kenya Barris, Tobe Nwigwe
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Shark Tank (new) |
20/20 |
| CBS | S.W.A.T. (new) |
Fire Country (new) |
Blue Bloods (new) |
| CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us (new) |
Criss Angel’s Magic With The Stars (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Friday Night Smackdown | Local |
| NBC | Lopez vs. Lopez (new) |
Young Rock (new) |
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 283: Teixeira vs. Hill (live) |
Shark Tank (repeat) |
News/Local |
| CBS | FBI (repeat) |
48 Hours | 48 Hours | News/Local |
| CW | Criss Angel’s Magic With The Stars (repeat) |
World’s Funniest Animals (new) |
World’s Funniest Animals (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | Special Forces (repeat) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Password (repeat) |
Dateline (new) |
Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
News/ Local |
Saturday Night Live (Aubrey Plaza & Sam Smith) |
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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) |
Iron Man | The Rookie (new) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | The Equalizer (repeat) |
East New York (repeat) |
NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat) |
| The CW | Local | World’s Funniest Animals (repeat) |
World’s Funniest Animals (repeat) |
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (repeat) |
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | The Simp-sons (repeat) |
The Great North (repeat) |
The Simp-sons (new) |
The Great North (new) |
Accused (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | American Song Contest (repeat) |
Weakest Link (repeat) |
Transplant (repeat) |