Sunday, May 3, 2026

Television

UPDATED HBO Series “The Staircase” in Atlanta Hits Production Snag as Star Colin Firth Said to Test Positive for COVID

AUGUST 18TH UPDATE: Colin Firth has been back to work for a couple of days, I'm told, and is very well. His COVID was...

HBO’s Media Darling Series, “The White Lotus,” Heads to Finale with Critics Raves But Middling Ratings

The media loves HBO's "The White Lotus." It's become the top topic among media writers and on the TwitterVerse, a clubhouse for people who...

TV: “Jeopardy!” EP Appoints Himself Permanent Host, Anthony Mason Dissed by CBS News in Favor of Former NFL Player

Two big doings in TV today: CBS Morning News anchor and brilliant journalist Anthony Mason got dissed by CBS News this morning. They've ousted him...

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...