CLEVER GIRL.
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
The Golden Globe nominations came out this morning and I’m going to try to pretend to care and act like this is a real ceremony that means something, but I don’t and it isn’t. Succession, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building were the big nominees this year. Some surprising snubs include Harrison Ford for 1923; Nicolas Braun for Succession; and John Mulaney who wasn’t nominated in the new stand-up category.
The 10 highest-ranked 2023 shows on Rotten Tomatoes are probably not what you are expecting.
Stranger Things will begin filming season five in January.
Terrence Howard is suing CAA for screwing him on his salary for Empire.
Kate Siegel has some very interesting ideas about Camille Usher’s backstory.
President Biden attended a shiva held for Norman Lear this weekend.
If you’ve watched Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, here’s an interview with the documentarian, who answers a lot of interesting questions about what she chose to include and what she did not. (It’s a wonderful and weird documentary, especially if you’re interested in cults.)
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it's time for my favorite Friday tradition — Maria Bartiromo having to cope with announcing another strong jobs report pic.twitter.com/bsOIQToEwe
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 8, 2023
Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network: the Tucker Carlson Network. So … his partnership with Twitter didn’t work out? Huh.
Speaking of Elon Musk: he’s an idiot.
Cancellations
- Station 19 will end with season 7 on ABC.
- Good Trouble has been canceled at Freeform after five seasons.
Well, yesterday was pretty surreal: #Station19 coming to an end, and #GoodTrouble cancelled. Not a great day – still wrapping my head around the news. These shows (along with #TheFosters) have been my home and my family for the more than the last decade.
— Peter Paige (@ThePeterPaige) December 9, 2023
- Cruel Summer has been canceled after two seasons on Freeform. Cruel Summer and Good Trouble were the last original scripted series on Freeform.
- Lucky Hank was canceled at AMC after one season.
In Development
- Too Much, a romantic comedy from Lena Durham, starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, has been ordered by Netflix.
- Killer Portland, a true crime docuseries about a possible serial killer, is in the works.
- Assistant to the Villain is going to be adapted for television.
- Croc Watch and Hippo Watch have been acquired by Channel 5 in the U.K.
Casting News
- Amanda Warren is joining The Night Agent on Netflix.
- Reina Hardesty has been added to the cast of Butterfly on Prime Video.
- Bob Costas will anchor Prime 9 on MLB Network.
- Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey will star in Daddy Issues on BBC.
Mark Your Calendar
- La Brea returns on NBC on January 9. (JANUARY 9??!? OH NO)
- The Trust premieres on Netflix on January 10.
- Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 debuts on ABC on December 14.
- American Pickers returns on History Channel on December 27.
- First-Time Buyer’s Club premieres on OWN on December 30.
- Rising Impact will premiere on Netflix in June.
- Constellation will premiere on Apple TV+ on February 21.
- Dusty Slay: Workin’ Man will premiere on Netflix on January 16.
R.I.P.
Ryan O’Neal, Oscar-nominated actor in Love Story, Paper Moon, Barry Lyndon, and others who led a troubled life
So sad to hear the news of Ryan O’Neal’s passing. ❤️ We made two films together, What’s Up, Doc? and The Main Event. He was funny and charming, and he will be remembered. pic.twitter.com/Z9ADMv2R5T
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) December 8, 2023
Rest in peace dear Ryan pic.twitter.com/vvNtOZct2U
— Mia Farrow 🏳️🌈 🌻🇺🇦 (@MiaFarrow) December 8, 2023
“Working with Ryan, all those years ago, was one of the great experiences of my film career, and we remained friends ever after. He was a skilled actor, charming and funny too. I know that a huge part of my success was due to his generosity as my co-star. It has been devastating to know just how ill Ryan has been for many years now, and I was not surprised to learn that he had passed away yesterday morning. Thankfully, he was surrounded by his son Patrick and a small group of lifelong, close friends. My heart goes out to all four of his children and to the people who loved him most. Ryan and I worked together again several years ago with the road company for “Love Letters”. It was a wonderful experience, and I shall miss him and the fun we shared……and I pray that he will find Peace at last.”
Stan Rogow, Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and music manager known for Lizzie McGuire and Fame
Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, Co-star of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
Jack Hogan, Actor best known for his role in Combat!, but who also appeared in S.W.A.T., Hawaii Five-O, Kojak, Quincy M.E., Magnum P.I., The A-Team, Jake and the Fat Man, The Rough Riders, Have Gun – Will Travel, Sea Hunt, Lock Up, Bat Masterson, The Lawman and The Rifleman
Dave Robb, Former Deadline reporter
Mort Engelberg, Film producer of Smokey and The Bandit, The Big Easy, and others
Lola Dee, Singer of the 1951 hit “Pretty Eyed Baby”
WATCH THIS
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas: The great Barry Manilow sings his biggest hits along with some holiday classics. 9 p.m., NBC
Big Brother: Reindeer Games: A cast of Big Brother legends return to play holiday-themed games. Premiere. 7 p.m., CBS
The Billion Dollar Goal: This limited series follows the decades-long process of making soccer popular in the United States. Premiere. Paramount+
Late Night:
- Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Mark Wahlberg, Elle Fanning, Carin León
- Late Night with Seth Meyers: Marcus Gilmore
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: George Clooney, Kumail Nanjiani, Lenny Kravitz
- The Daily Show: Guest host Kal Penn
- Watch What Happens Live: Mia Thornton, Ariana Madix
| MON. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Monday Night Football (live) |
| CBS | The Price is Right at Night (new) |
Big Brother Reindeer Games (new) |
| CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us (repeat) |
Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2022 (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays (new) |
News/Local |
| NBC | The Voice (new) |
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas (new) |
I don’t know the ratings situation but Station 19 was world’s better than Grey’s Anatomy for the last 4 or 5 seasons. Sad to see that one go