In which, somehow, remarkably, I am newly surpised at just how dumb President Dummy actually is

Therese Odell

1 year ago

Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

CBS continues to be the most-watched network for the 17th season in a row (because the kids are all watching streaming).

In today’s Mad Lib headline: “Drag Race star Trixie Mattel reveals she did Jay Leno’s makeup to help cover his badly bruised face: ‘Life is crazy'”

If you were wondering about DJ in that The Conners finale, Michael Fishman wants you to know he only has gratitude: “When I look back at the legacy of the show, a legacy that started with Roseanne Barr and that we built into Roseanne and The Conners, I have only gratitude. I really believe that that legacy belongs to all of you in the audience.”

Martha Stewart claims she’s never ordered in and I claim Martha Stewart is a lying liar.

B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling are still not married.

If you’re looking for Rachel Ray content, it’s moved to rachaelray.com.

I’m not letting Spencer Pratt off the hook for being a total prat, but I also completely believe David Foster encouraged him to lean into being a reality show villain, because if there’s anyone who knows something about being a reality show villain, it’s one David Foster. I REMEMBER HOW YOU TREATED YOLANDA, DAVID.

Where’s the lie?

Again, not talking at length about this man until I get back to the States, but … BUT … you mean to tell me he really thinks “MS13” was literally tattooed on that man’s hand? HE REALLY THINKS THAT? Uh oh … getting dizzy again.

TRUMP: He had MS-13 on his knuckles, tattooed!

MORAN: That was photoshopped

TRUMP: Terry, they’re giving you the big break of a lifetime. I picked you. But you’re not being very nice. pic.twitter.com/NgCpEB8o1S

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 30, 2025

But before I leave that discussion altogether, setting aside the obvious mental difficiencies it takes to not understand that the “MS13” on that image were added to serve as a key — a key pulled completely out of someone’s ass, I should to add — to the actual tattoos on his knuckles, SETTING ALL THAT ASIDE, the part of this conversation that is maybe the most telling is when Terry Moran tries to move on to a different topic, but President Can’t Be Wrong won’t let him, he needs Moran to tell him he’s right:

Trump: “Terry. He’s got MS-13 on his knuckles. OK?”

Moran: “Alright. We’ll take a look at that.”

Trump: “You do such a disservice.”

Moran: “We’ll take a look at that, sir.”

Trump: “Why don’t you just say it, yes, he does, and go on to something else?”

“Why don’t you just say it, yes, he does,” is such a revealing demand: this man surrounds himself with Yes Men, and his narcissism can not handle being told he is wrong about anything. “WHY DON’T YOU JUST AGREE WITH ME??? EVERYONE ELSE DOES!!!”

‘The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.’

Pajiba has a piece about how Lorne Michaels was frequently frustrated by Bill Hader and John Mulaney’s comedy (which blows my mind) and … that’s pretty much the entire story. But in the comments, one reader noted as an example of Hader’s comedy, this sketch that was cut for time. Just based on the number of gifs I’ve seen from this bit, I would have SWORN actually aired. I still don’t know why it didn’t:

Renewals

North of North has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.
Geek Girl has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.

In Development

Match Game is returning to ABC, hosted by Martin Short.
Wisteria Lane, a reimagining of Desperate Housewives, is in the works at Hulu.
Dead Calm, the 1989 Nicole Kidman film, is being adapted into a TV series by Mad Men‘s Matthew Weiner.
Einstein, a drama CBS recently ordered to series, has been pushed back to the 2026-2027 season.

Casting News

Anthony Michael Hall has joined Wednesday on Netflix.
Stephen Root is joining Resident Alien on USA.
Sam Elliott is joining the cast of Landman on Paramount+.
Harris Yulin, Jane Alexander, Jessica Hecht, Billy Carter, Nell Verlaque, Ajay Friese, and Elise Kibler have been added to American Classic on MGM+.
Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz, and Sherri Saum have joined Imperfect Women on Apple TV+.

Mark Your Calendars

Dexter: Resurrection premieres on Paramount+ on July 11 and on Showtime on July 13.

Nine Perfect Strangers returns on Hulu on May 21.

Overcompensating premieres on Prime Video on May 15.

Fear Street: Prom Queen debuts on Netflix on May 23.

Virgins debuts on TLC on June 9.

Murder Has Two Faces will stream on Hulu on May 6.

Mad Unicorn debuts on Netflix on May 29.

Netflix Tudum 2025 will stream on Netflix on May 31.

Call Her Alex will debut on Hulu on June 8.
Countdown premieres on Prime Video on June 25.
MAGA: The Next Generation will premiere on Comedy Central on May 19.
Las Culturistas Awards will air on Bravo on August 5.
Duck Dynasty: The Revival will premiere on A&E on May 28.

R.I.P.

Priscilla Pointer, Actress and mother of actress Amy Irving

Andrew Karpen, Founder and CEO of film distributor Bleeker Street

Mike Peters, Singer for The Alarm

WATCH THIS

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Fifth season premiere. 7 p.m., ABC

Wild Cards: Ellis makes a shocking discovery. Season finale. 7 p.m., The CW

Jeopardy! Masters: Season premiere. 8 p.m., ABC

Cheat: Unfinished Business: Oh yay! Another trashy dating reality show! This time, former cheaters reconnect with their exes. Series premiere. Netflix

Eternaut: After a toxic snowfall kills millions of people, survivors in Buenos Aires face a new threat in this series. Series premiere. Netflix

Turning Point: The Vietnam War: This new documentary explores the consequences of the Vietnam War. Netflix.

Late Night:

Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sean Penn, Adam Devine, Chase Sui Wonders, Zach Top
Late Night with Seth Meyers: Florence Pugh
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jen Psaki, d4vd
After Midnight: Tim Baltz, Chris Fleming, Lennon Parham
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Allison Janney, Smokey Robinson
The Daily Show: Jon Meacham, host Desi Lydic
Watch What Happens Live: Madeline Brewer, Ciara Miller