Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Television

God Bless Cloris Leachman: Oscar and Emmy Winning Actress Known for Caustic Hilarious Performances Dies of Natural Causes at Age 94

She won every award. She was hilarious, caustic, a genius actress, and will be so sorely missed. Cloris Leachman has died of natural causes...

The Jeopardy! Audience Likes Ken Jennings: First Week Ratings for Successor Host Top All Syndicated Shows

It turns out the ""Jeopardy!" audience likes Ken Jennings. A lot. Jennings' first week of new shows since the death of  Alex Trebek was a...

Refuge: Fox News Becoming to Former Trumpers What South America was to the Nazis

Fox News is becoming to former Trumpers what South America was to fleeing Nazis after World War II. When the war was over, according to...

American Film Institute Picks Top 10 Movies and TV Shows of 2020, Gives Special Award to Filmed “Hamilton”

The American Film Institute has announced its choices for top 10 movies and films of 2020. They gave a special award to the filmed...

Larry King’s Family Releases Statement Halfway Through CNN Special: “The world knew him as a broadcaster, to us he was dad”

Larry King's three sons released a statement around 9:30pm, strangely timed right in the middle of CNN's special about their father. I think it's great...

RIP Composer Perry Botkin Jr, 87, Wrote “The Young and the Restless” Theme, Many Other Hits

Composer Perry Botkin Jr has died at age 87. He's probably most famous for writing the theme music for "The Young and the Restless"...

with UPDATE RIP Larry King Dies of COVID-Related Pneumonia at Age 87, Leaves a Broadcast Legacy Of Stars and Infomercials

UPDATE As I reported, Larry did leave the hospital on Tuesday and was home briefly. But I've confirmed that he was rushed back to...

Tom Brokaw Retiring from NBC News After 55 Years, Celebrated Newsman Hosted Nightly News, “Today” Show

Tom Brokaw is retiring from NBC News after 55 years. He's had a celebrated career, hosting the "Today" show with Jane Pauley, and then...