Friday, December 19, 2025

Television

Bad News: LeVar Burton’s Much Ballyhooed “Jeopardy!” Stint Scored Lowest Ratings of All, Dropped 6%

LeVar Burton's much anticipated guest hosting sting on "Jeopardy!" was a bust. Burton scored the lowest ratings of the year, and lowest of all guest...

HBO’s Cult Hit “White Lotus” Renewed for Second Chapter with New Characters, Locale

HBO's "White Lotus" will come back after this Sunday's finale. The limited series from Mike White is ending its run but HBO says it...

HBO Doubles Down on French TV Frenzy, Buys “Laetitia” Mystery Mini Series

HBO is going French, baby! The cabler sees the hits "Call My Agent" and "Lupin" on Netflix, not to mention "Emily in Paris." So it's...

UPDATE Exclusive “Hollywood Squares” Legend Peter Marshall’s Son Was NOT Vaccinated, Died from COVID at Age 68

A few days ago I told you about the tragic death of David LaCock, son of "Hollywood Squares" legendary host Peter Marshall. Now David's brother,...

RIP Jane Withers Who Turned Acting Career into Gold with Josephine the Plumber Commercials, Dies at 95

Anyone who was alive and watching television from 1963 to 1974 approximately knows Josephine the Plumber. Jane Withers played character in Comet commercials, possibly...

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...