One of these days the universe will give me my pet otter.
@maggaroninchees Waking Pong the #otter up is not as easy as you may think. 😂
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Some bits and pieces from the Bachelorette fiasco:
- It’s estimated ABC is taking a $30 million loss on this.
- The Bachelorette contestants are having feelings.
- The Mormon Wives reached out to ABC a couple of weeks ago to ask them what they thought they were doing, but ABC plowed ahead anyway.
- Rachel Lindsay thinks this is the end of The Bachelor as a whole.
- There’s a Bachelor cruise? ~shudders~
The Pentagon has been told to stop violating reporters’ First Amendment rights.
The Atlantic is reporting that Bill Maher was offered the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from The Kennedy Center, until the White House found out and rescinded the honor. And honestly, I’m happy with this entire story.
Actor considered walking away from role; didn’t.
Get well soon, Amanda Peet. And fuck cancer.
Renewals
- CIA has been renewed at CBS for a second season.
Cancellations
- Hacks is ending with season five on HBO Max.
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end on Paramount+ with season 2.
In Development
- A sequel to R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead has been greenlit at Tubi.
Casting News
- Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter have joined The Last of Us on HBO.
- Nadia Gray has joined Baywatch on Fox.
- Langston Kerman has joined the untitled private detective pilot at NBC.
- Madelyn Burke has joined ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor.
- Rahel Solomon is leaving CNN.
Mark Your Calendar
- Hacks returns on HBO on April 9.
- Dutton Ranch premieres on Paramount+ on May 15.
- A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough will debut on Netflix on April 17.
- When Calls the Heart will return on Hallmark Channel in 2027.
- Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride will debut on Netflix on March 24.
- Where It Lies will premiere on ESPN on April 6.
- CoComelon Lane returns on Netflix Jr. on April 20.
- Sins of Kujo will debut on Netflix on April 2.
- Hive premieres on Tubi on April 17.
- America Says premieres on Game Show Network on April 13.
- Absolute Value of Romance debuts on Prime Video on April 17.
R.I.P.
Nicholas Brendon, Actor known best for his role as Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Carrie Anne Fleming, Actress on Supernatural and iZombie
Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress who starred in Lenny, Superman, The Electric Horseman, and others
Robert Fox, Executive producer on The Crown, and Broadway and West End theater producer
Ted Nichols, Composer on Hanna-Barbera cartoon series
Jessi Pierce, NHL reporter
Robert Mueller, Former head of the FBI who led an investigation into President Kompromat in 2016, and lifelong public servant
WATCH THIS
FBI: On the 150th episode, a dangerous drug kingpin in Eva’s life reemerges. 8 p.m., CBS
Sentimental Value: Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning star in this Oscar-nominated family drama. Streaming premiere. Hulu
Late Night:
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer, Flea, Camila Morrone
- Late Night with Seth Meyers: Sterling K. Brown, Rachel Dratch
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: James Marsden, D’Arcy Carden, Jeff Tweedy
- The Daily Show: Jake Sullivan, host Jon Stewart
- Watch What Happens Live: Alesia Harris, Jessie Ware
| MON. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | American Idol (new) |
The Rookie (new) |
| CBS | The Neighborhood (repeat) |
DMV (repeat) |
FBI (repeat) |
CIA (repeat) |
| CW | MLB Spring Training (live) |
Local |
| FOX | Extracted (new) |
Memory of a Killer (new) |
News/Local |
| NBC | St. Denis Medical (new) |
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (new) |
The Voice (new) |