I have watched this on loop more times than I care to admit:
@stephy926 🤣😂😅 🚒 👨🏻🚒 I could literally watch this all day. #allday #🤣🤣🤣 #turkeytiktok #fireman #firefighter #firetruck #funny #laugh #silly #sillygoose #gobblegobble #wildlife #animals
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
The 90s were really something: Over on Friends, NBC tried to say audiences would think Monica was a “slut” or “harlot” for sleeping with a guy on the first date to get the creators to change it; and Fox demanded that the Beverly Hills 90210 writers make Brenda regret having sex with Dylan, because God forbid she actually enjoy it and not face any consequences.
Eric Kripke is going to kill a lot of The Boys‘ characters before all is said and done. “There are no guarantees that anyone will definitely survive, because we don’t need to keep them around for another season. So, you’ll be able to see truly shocking, major events unfold.”
AND HE’S NOT EVEN A LITTLE SORRY ABOUT IT:
<Maniacal Laugh> #TheBoys @TheBoysTV https://t.co/D9gtaijfrh
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) August 18, 2024
We know that Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, Tony Goldwyn, and Ana Navarro will take the stage at the DNC this week; the question is which stars will show up as a surprise.
CBS Mornings is expanding into a third hour this fall.
Fubo has successfully blocked Venu, the huge sports streamer from Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox, from launching. At least for now.
Why do all Netflix shows look the same? A very important investigation.
So Teresa Giudice’s people (Teresa) have reached out to TMZ. Got it.
@netflixph joe goldberg’s last hurrah has wrapped production, and penn badgley is nothing if not mindful and dem-YOU-re 🫡 #YOU #YouNetflix #PennBadgley #Netflix
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Get well soon, Danielle Fishel!
Well, at least they’re not being weird anymore.
@cbsnews Former President Trump says the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which honors civilians, is “much better” than the Medal of Honor given to service members. His remarks came at an event at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey as he praised billionaire donor Miriam Adelson, who he gave the Presidential Medal of Freedom while in office. #trump #newjersey #bedminster
“That’s the highest award you can get as a civilian. It’s the equivalent of the congressional Medal of Honor, but civilian version,” Trump told attendees.
“It’s actually much better, because everyone who gets the congressional Medal of Honor, that’s soldiers, they’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets, or they’re dead. She gets it, and she’s a healthy, beautiful woman,” Trump said with a chuckle, eliciting applause from the crowd. “And they’re rated equal.”
He was then given a chance to clarify what he meant by this appalling statement, and … well, he certainly clarified that he meant every single word:
Q: Can you clarify your comments where you said the Presidential Medal of Freedom is much better than the Congressional Medal of Honor? Many veterans are upset about that
Trump: I would rather get it. People who get the Congressional Medal of Honor are often horribly wounded or… pic.twitter.com/2lU2zZHswI
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) August 19, 2024
So please miss me with any speculation that he didn’t call our veterans and military dead “suckers and losers” because we all know he did. We all know it.
Renewals
- Dark Matter has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV+.
Cancellations
- My Lady Jane has been canceled at Prime Video after one season.
- Wicked Tuna has been canceled at Nat Geo after 13 seasons.
- Buying Beverly Hills has been canceled at Netflix after two seasons.
In Development
- First Day On Earth, a drama written and starring Michaela Coel, is in the works at HBO.
- An adaptation of Millie Bobby Brown’s novel Nineteen Steps is being developed into a series by Millie Bobby Brown at Netflix.
- Building the Band, a music competition series starring Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, and Kelly Rowland with host AJ McLean, has been ordered at Netflix.
- A Poltergeist series is in the works at Amazon MGM.
Casting News
- Yerin Ha has been cast as Sophie Beckett on Bridgerton on Netflix.
- Michael Ian Black and Amber Ruffin will host Have I Got News for You on CNN.
- Debra Winger, Mercedes Ruehl, Christine Ebersole, and Matthew James Thomas will guest on Accused on Fox.
- Peter Stormare, Anders Baasmo, Ellen Helinder, Simon J. Berger, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, and Kelly Gale are joining Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole on Netflix.
- Anne-Marie Green is joining 48 Hours on CBS.
- Jökull Júliusson will guest star on The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS.
Mark Your Calendar
- Love Island USA Reunion will stream on Peacock tonight.
The tea is brewing besties! 🔥 Who will spill what? Find out during #LoveIslandUSA – The Reunion – Monday, Aug. 19 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT, only on @Peacock! pic.twitter.com/RmpF0cA9YV
— Love Island USA (@loveislandusa) August 17, 2024
The cast are all part of the Love Island USA fam now, and while we love your passion for them, we ask that you always choose to be kind. Let’s lift them up and spread the love. Enjoy the reunion, and see you in Fiji next summer! 💕 #LoveIslandUSA #SpreadLove #ChooseKindness pic.twitter.com/3lUjItIiMg
— Love Island USA (@loveislandusa) August 19, 2024
- Kaos debuts on Netflix on August 29.
- Gastronauts premieres on Dropout on October 11.
- A-List to Playlist debuts on Netflix on August 30.
- Accused will return on Fox on October 8.
- Frasier returns on Paramount+ on September 19.
- Bad Sisters will return on Apple TV+ soon.
- All Creatures Great and Small returns on PBS in early 2025.
- UnREAL is streaming on Netflix today.
- Kalki 2898 AD will debut on Prime Video on August 22.
R.I.P.
Phil Donahue, Pioneering talk show host who reinvented the genre (for better and worse)
Post by @oprahView on Threads
Phil Donahue was a singular talent who revolutionized daytime television, and the talk show itself. He also was an outspoken advocate for the gay community at a time when we had none. Thank you Phil Donahue! RIP
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) August 19, 2024
This is a very sad day. I admired Phil Donahue for so many reasons, and he was one of the finest broadcasters in American television. If there wasn't a Phil, there would have never been a Sally. My thoughts & prayers go out to Marlo and their family. #RIP #Legend #talkshows pic.twitter.com/knqPeAO6TJ
— Sally Jessy Raphael (@SJRaphael) August 19, 2024
So sad to hear of the passing of talk show icon Phil Donahue at age 88. Like so many journalists, he inspired me during my career. What a life! Sending prayers of comfort to Marlo and his family. pic.twitter.com/idcAH69KFH
— Deborah Roberts (@DebRobertsABC) August 19, 2024
Phil Donahue has died at 88 after a long illness. He passed with his loving wife Marlo Thomas and family by his side. His death deeply saddens me. He was a hero, a talk show pioneer who inspired me to try my hand at the genre he invented. What an historic figure. I am profoundly…
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) August 19, 2024
Phil Donahue was a true pioneer. #RIP. pic.twitter.com/QX1PLAEVGW
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) August 19, 2024
This is just a wonderful interview. You could tell Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas were soulmates even then. We’ll miss you, Phil. https://t.co/el6157w7ut
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) August 19, 2024
John Aprea, Actor who appeared in The Godfather Part II, Another World, and Full House, among others
Patt Shea, TV writer who wrote for All in the Family, Archie Bunker’s Place and Gloria
Alain Delon, Legendary French actor
Monsieur Klein ou Rocco, le Guépard ou le Samouraï, Alain Delon a incarné des rôles légendaires, et fait rêver le monde. Prêtant son visage inoubliable pour bouleverser nos vies.
Mélancolique, populaire, secret, il était plus qu’une star : un monument français. pic.twitter.com/1JTqPfVo5n
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 18, 2024
Perry Kurtz, Comedian and America’s Got Talent competitor
Robert Weatherwax, Professional dog trainer and son of Lassie’s original owner
Afa Anoa’i, Wrestling star who was part of the wrestling duo The Wild Samoans
Maxie Solters, Third-generation Hollywood publicist
Ron Kaye, Former L.A. Daily News editor
Luke Goodwin, YouTube star
Louis O’Regan, Motorbike racer
Scott Bloomquist, Dirt track racers
WATCH THIS
Democratic National Convention: The first night begins with President Joe Biden addressing the convention in the wake of his historic decision to step down from the election. Hillary Clinton is also scheduled to speak. 5:15 p.m., C-SPAN; 7 p.m., PBS, CNN, MSNBC; 9 p.m., ABC, CBS, NBC
Homicide: Life on the Street: The groundbreaking police drama from David Simon is finally available on streaming for the first time. Peacock
The Anonymous: 12 players compete and deceive to win $100,000. Series premiere. 10 p.m., Bravo, Syfy, USA
Interview with the Vampire: Prepare for vampire sexiness that you might have missed over on AMC. Netflix
Late Night:
- Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Michael Keaton, Taylor Tomlinson, Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu
- Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jessica Alba, Ramin Setoodeh, Langston Kerman, Craig Finn
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Maya Rudolph, Nymphia Wind, Sapphira Cristál, Plane Jane, Tommy Richman, guest host RuPaul
- The Daily Show: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, host: Michael Costa
| MON. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | The Bachelorette (new) |
Democratic National Convention (live) |
| CBS | NCIS (repeat) |
NCIS: Sydney (repeat) |
Democratic National Convention (live) |
| CW | All American: Homecoming (new) |
61st Street (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Name That Tune (new) |
The 1% Club (new) |
News/Local |
| NBC | American Ninja Warrior (new) |
Democratic National Convention (live) |