“Atoll K.” “Dance with Me, Henry.” “A King in New York.” “Love Happy.” These were the last films of Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Charlie Chaplin and The Marx Bros. The kings of comedy who brought joy to millions. Not in their final films, however. Robbed of their youth and vitality, they all seem
I realize Bill Maher is a polarizing figure. That makes him a lot like many of the politicians he roasts on Real Time with Bill Maher. That doesn’t mean he’s bad television — quite the opposite. Of all the commentators and talk show hosts who were sidelined during the 148 day writers’ strike, his was
Are you like me? Are you starting to see Wolf Blitzer and John King in your sleep? Are you hoping to get “Out Front” with Erin Burnett? Are you expecting to get accosted by CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta? The dark reality show that was the Trump presidency has turned the Atlanta-based all-news network
What will Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel and Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers and everyone else in late night talk about now that you-know-who has moved to Mar-a-Lago? Who knows, but here’s what they all had to say this week as the U.S. presidency finally made a surprisingly smooth transition from No. 45 to No.
Saturday Night Live will have no shortage of topical targets when the series returns this weekend for a 46th consecutive season (NBC and Global). The late night comedy fest will be hosted by Chris Rock, fresh off his dramatic acting debut on the fourth season of Fargo. The musical guest is Meagan Thee Stallion, so
I’ve watched a lot of U.S. presidential debates over the years. Tuesday night’s, however, was a bigger Schitt show than last week’s Emmy awards. It was one of the first times I was glad to be live Tweeting because it meant I could take my eyes off the screen. Usually you’re looking for a knock