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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Let me begin by saying, like Twitter shall remain Twitter and the Gulf of Mexico shall remain the Gulf of Mexico, I shall never refer to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts by any other name (except for a shortened version, like “Kennedy Center”). However, comedy writer Toby Morton saw this move by The Renamer-in-Chief coming a mile away and bought the domain names: “trumpkennedycenter.com” and “trumpkennedycenter.org.”
Because everything has to be about him, President TeeVee hosted the Kennedy Center Honors, which broadcast on CBS earlier this week. Ahead of the broadcast, he posted some nonsense on his social media site asking, “If really good, would you like me to leave the Presidency in order to make ‘hosting’ a full time job?” YES, YES, PLEASE GOD, DO IT. WE WILL GIVE YOU YOUR OWN LATE-NIGHT SHOW, ANYTHING YOU WANT, JUST LEAVE THE OVAL OFFICE.
Except, UH-OH, the ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors were down 35% from last year, and the lowest ratings for the special ever. On the one hand, GOOD. On the other, ALL WE HAD TO DO WAS WATCH, YOU GUYS, AND HE MIGHT HAVE RETIRED.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel was invited by Channel 4 in the UK to give an alternate Christmas address where he addressed his suspension thanks to President Joffrey’s thin skin: “Our show came back stronger than ever. We won, the President lost and now I’m back on the air every night givin’ the most powerful politician on earth a right and richly deserved bollocking.” His address also urged the Brits to not give up on us, noting that we’re a mess right now. Truth.
A conservative group has crunched the numbers and decided that late-night shows have become more liberal this year, with 92% of the jokes taking aim at conservatives over 82% last year. Compelling stuff. Except I would like to point out that 1. Last year, Democrats were in control of the White House, and a thing a comedian is going to do is make fun of those in power, regardless of party affiliation, so it makes sense that with an entirely conservative government, conservatives are going to be made fun of more often; and 2. These particular conservatives that are currently in office are not just endlessly mockable, they respond to the mockery in such over-the-top ways (cancelling or trying to cancel shows) that they contribute to their own mockery. There’s a reason Jimmy Kimmel made the top three most Googled people list this year.
Periodic reminder that Bill Maher is a whiny little bitch who can dish it out but can’t take it. Team Larry 4eva.
Wait, the Scott Pelley of CBS, who just a couple of weeks ago went out and publicly stated that 60 Minutes was maintaining its editorial independence, is mad about Bari Weiss pulling the 60 Minutes story? THAT Scott Pelley? Why?
Meanwhile, Bari Weiss is still fighting for her life, defending this very dumb move.
Tracy Morgan’s favorite impersonation of himself is Eddie Murphy’s, as it should be.
Debbie Downer and 9/11 are inextricably linked.
The NHL is not mad about Heated Rivalry.
Hoping Kristen Storm gets well soon.
Congratulations to Venus Williams and Andrea Preti!
Renewals
- Badly in Love has been renewed at Netflix for season 2.
Cancellations
- Olympo has been canceled after one season on Netflix.
Casting News
- Thomas Jane and Kai Murakami have joined Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+.
Mark Your Calendar
- Bridgerton returns on Netflix on January 29.
- One Piece returns on Netflix on March 10.
- Outlander returns on Starz on March 6.
- Apex premieres on Netflix on April 24.
- Free Bert debuts on Netflix on January 22.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast will premiere on Netflix on January 11.
R.I.P.
Pat Finn, Actor known for Murphy Brown, The Middle, and Marvin Marvin
Everyone’s favorite guy @thatPatFinn sadly passed away this week. To say Pat was beloved is a gross understatement. No ONE and I mean NO ONE jumped quicker and more head first into a bit with you than Pat Finn. He was the definition of what an improviser is and also the…
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) December 24, 2025
Sad to hear Pat Finn passed away. My condolences to his family. Pat played my big brother in a tv show and he was genuinely funny and just a good guy. He had a great career.. tough to hear this news. pic.twitter.com/swu4xhNB3j
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) December 24, 2025
Mickey Lee, Big Brother contestant
Neil Frank, Former longtime Chief Meteorologist at Houston’s KHOU11 and Director of the National Hurricane Center
Perry Bemonte, Longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure
Mohammad Bakri, Actor in Homeland, and Palestinian filmmaker
Imani Dia Smith, Broadway actress
Amos Poe, Director and screenwriter
Karen Glass, Former Disney executive
Bart Story, Veteran entertainment research executive
John Antrobus, British playwright and screenwriter
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
The Life of Chuck: Tom Hiddleston stars in this adaptation of the Stephen King novella of the same name. Hulu
Bugonia: Two conspiracy theorists kidnap a CEO convinced she is an alien, in this Yorgos Lanthimos film. Peacock
IT: Welcome to Derry marathon: Back in my day, it would be a Game of Thrones marathon following Christmas, but times have changed. 4 p.m., HBO Hits
SATURDAY
The Copenhagen Test: OH NO, Simu Liu’s brain’s been hacked, and bad guys can see and hear everything he’s doing! Series premiere. Peacock
College Football: Just so much college football. 10 a.m., ESPN; 11 a.m., ABC; 1:15 p.m., ESPN; 2:30 p.m., ABC; 3:30 p.m., The CW; 4:45 p.m., ESPN; 6:30 p.m., ABC
SUNDAY
Animal Control: Two rival precincts are forced to merge due to budget cuts, and tempers flare in the fourth-season premiere. 7 p.m., Fox
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music: An evening celebrating Latin music with covers of classic songs and performances by Latin superstars. 7 p.m., CBS
The Muppets Take Manhattan: Because Muppets. 5 p.m., TCM
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (repeat) |
20/20 |
| CBS | Fire Country (repeat) |
Fire Country (repeat) |
Fire Country (repeat) |
| CW | Popstar! Best of 2025 (new) |
Masters of Illusion (repeat) |
News/Local |
| FOX | Next Level Baker (repeat) |
Local |
| NBC | Happy’s Place (new) |
Stumble (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 | College Football (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | Tracker (repeat) |
Fire Country (repeat) |
48 Hours | News/Local |
| FOX | Next Level Baker (repeat) |
News/Local |
| NBC | The Wall (repeat) |
Dateline (repeat) |
Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
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 (repeat) |
America’s Funniest Home Videos (repeat) |
Elemental (new) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music (new) |
FBI (repeat) |
| The CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us | Freddie Mercury: The Final Act | Local/News |
| FOX | NFL Football (live) |
The OT (new) |
Animal Control (new) |
The Simpsons (repeat) |
Krap-opolis (new) |
Bob’s Burgers (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football (live) |