On Aug. 15, 1992, HBO premiered The Larry Sanders Showa series that would change the face of television comedy forever. The cable network had been looking to launch a project with Garry Shandling since his brief but successful run with Showtime’s It’s Garry Shandling’s Show. “I thought It’s Garry Shandling’s Show was terrific, and he … Read more
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 21-27: Aug. 21: Guitarist James Burton (with Elvis Presley) is 83. Singer Jackie DeShannon is 81. Actor Patty McCormack (“The Ropers”) is 77. Singer Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams is 75. Actor Loretta Devine (“Boston Public”) is 73. Newsman Harry Smith is 71. Singer Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, … Read more
TV An important title for Netflix adaptations is which one is the most watched by its subscribers and Stranger Things has been one of the most important. It has prevailed against great productions but the time has come when it has been defeated. Here we tell you which is the most watched series of the … Read more
Monica SkipperGetty Images There are some roles, for some actors, which will always define them. For many, Laura Carmichael is indelibly Downton Abbeys Lady Edith, the initially spiky, yet complex middle sister of the Grantham daughters. Such is the cultural dominance of Julian Fellowes’ period drama juggernaut, which has now spanned five seasons and two … Read more
1/2 Alyssa Limperis’ comedy special, “No Bad Days,” is streaming today on Peacock. Photo courtesy Heidi Gutman/Peacock LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 (UPI) — Comedian Alyssa Limperis said she devoted her standup special, no bad days, premiering Friday on Peacock, to her late father to show how much she loved him. Jim Limperis died at age … Read more
The 1992 movie “A League of Their Own” gets a small-screen adaptation in the Prime Video series of the same name. The result is entertaining enough and should win over nostalgic fans — but it’s not quite a home run. Now streaming, “A League of Their Own,” has a similar premise to the movie, which … Read more
Damon Lindelof’s name is attached to some of the most successful genre TV shows of the 21st Century (LOST, HBO’s watchmen) but for his buck, there has been one TV series in 2022 that stands out above the rest: Ms. marvel. In a new social media post, Damon Lindelof goes into why Ms. marvel is … Read more
It may be the dog days of summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a whole crop of new TV shows just waiting for you to watch. From Netflix to Amazon, there really is something for everyone on this list. Happy binging! ‘A League Of Their Own’ You may be thinking to yourself that this … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for “South Park” and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. The Comedy Central staple about four bratty, perpetually bundled-up youngsters in an unhinged Colorado cartoon town celebrated its silver anniversary … Read more
A scene in the show features ethnic Yi singer Ladanzhu. [Photo provided to China Daily] a popular TV show, Flowers Bloom in Springwhich aims to raise the recognition of China’s folk music, and brings together 28 groups of young artists to innovatively render some of the country’s most influential folk songs, has recently seen its … Read more