Friday, April 26, 2024

Television

RIP Markie Post, 70, 80s and 90s Fixture on Prime Time, Known for Being Plucky and Sexy

Sad news: terrific actress Markie Post has died after a long fight with cancer. She was 70 years old. For almost two decades, Markie Post...

“Hollywood Squares” Original Host Peter Marshall Mourns Death of 68 Year Old Son from COVID, in Hawaii

Peter Marshall, beloved famed host of the original "Hollywood Squares," is mourning hthe death of his son from COVID. Dave La Cock was 68...

ABC “20/20” Recycling Old Clips for Whitney Houston “Superstar” Special, Never Contacted Family

ABC is promoting a big Whitney Houston special for next Wednesday labeled "Superstar." But I'm told the special is just recycled "20/2o" clips and new...

Emmy Awards Bellwether of Pandemic Reality: Mandatory Vaccinations, Negative COVID Tests, No Red Carpet, Limited Guests, No Parties

In Southern California terms, I think this is called "harshing my mellow." The Emmy Awards on September 19th will be limited in all situations. The...

TV: Ellen Burstyn Returning to “Law & Order,” Charles Shaughnessy Checking into “General Hospital”

Big doings in the TV world: Oscar, Emmy, and Tony winner Ellen Burstyn is reviving her character as Elliot Stabler's mother, Bertie, which she started...

“Jeopardy” Exec Producer Chooses Himself for Host, LeVar Burton Graciously Accepts Announcement

"Jeopardy!" didn't even let the numbers come in LeVar Burton, who guest hosted last week after a big fan campaign to get him the...

Golden Globes Announce New Rules But Make No Effort to Diversify Membership or Add Black Critics

I don't get it. I wish someone could explain this to me. The Hollywood Foreign Press, on August 5th, 2021 still has not added a...

HBO’s “White Lotus” Series Finally Rises to 500,000 Viewers Thanks To Surprise Taboo Sex Act

Until this past Sunday, HBO's "White Lotus" was not really what you could call a hit. It was no "Mare of Easttown" or "The...