Saturday, December 20, 2025

Television

“SNL” Blockbuster Works: Ratings Jump 18% in One Week as Kristen Wiig Hosts Star-Packed Show

Lorne Michaels is no dummy. After the debacle of the Ramy Youssef show ended with a huge drop in ratings, "SNL" chief Michaels packed it...

Something’s Wrong at “American Idol” as Monday Numbers Drop Again, Even with Vanna White

Last night's "American Idol" from Hawaii was not a ratings hit. Something is wrong with the venerable competition. Monday's show was the second lowest of...

John Mulaney Sets Live Netflix Special with Seinfeld, Letterman — Airing Just for a Week

John Mulaney is doing something unusual. He's got a special coming on Netflix May 3rd that will be live -- and air for one...

“American Idol” Stunt Casting Tonight: Will Vanna White Help Sinking Ratings?

"American Idol" is in need of immediate help. Ratings so far this season are down 12% in total viewers, and 25% in the key...

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Ends With a LOL Finale, Sending Up “Seinfeld” Finale (as Predicted) With Lots of Guest Stars

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" ended as I predicted, with a spectacularly funny send up of the Seinfeld finale. It was hilarious, and packed with guest stars...

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Series Finale: Will Larry Go to Jail? Will There Be Guest Stars? What is Cheryl’s Secret?

No one except the "Curb" gang knows how it will all end tonight after 22 years and 12 seasons. "Curb" airs tonight on HBO at...

“SNL” Pulls Out All the Stops with 7 A List Stars, Hilarious Kristen Wiig, and Knockout Singer Raye

After last week, I was worried that "Saturday Night Live" was going to the ICU. But after 49 seasons, never count out Lorne Michaels. Tonight,...

Is Ratings Giant “NCIS” Petering Out After 22 Seasons? Numbers Dropping Every Week to Lowest Ever

"NCIS" has long been a ratings colossus for CBS. Now in its 22nd season, the procedural hour has spun off several iterations and always...