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Talk about staying Power. Starz has greenlit three more spinoffs of its popular crime drama, TVLine has learned. And the newest offshoots center on characters from the original series. 28 more words via Power Spinoffs Focused on Tommy, Kanan and Tate Get Series Orders — TVLine

Hollywood is ready to celebrate the year’s best movies at the Oscars — but the acting nominees have a bunch of memorable TV credits on their résumés, too. 31 more words via Oscars 2020: Past TV Roles for This Year’s Nominees, From Leo to ScarJo — TVLine

If laughter really is the best medicine, this year’s TV comedies will keep us in excellent health. via 2019 in Review: The 10 Best Comedies — TVLine

I used to enjoy watching the late night comics on TV making fun of and joking about Donald Trump. They provided much needed comic relief from the clusterfuck that is Trump’s reign. But I’ve reached the point where I just don’t find it funny anymore. The damage Trump and his GOP cronies have done to […]… Continue reading Five Lines or Less — Late Night Comedy in the Trump Era — This, That, and The Other

One thing that my husband and I are known for is our love for stand up comedy. Since 2010, birthday and Christmas gifts have often been in the form of comedy tickets, and it’s meant over the years we’ve seen some of our favourite comedians, including Russell Howard, Lee Evans, and Jimmy Carr. Back in […]… Continue reading 2019: A Year in Comedy — Sassy Cat Lady

On February 5, 1967, the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour premiered on CBS. I remember watching it, as well as Laugh In, Carol Burnett, Jackie Gleason, Jonathan Winters, Jack Benny, and Red Skelton. I was only 9 years old at the time, and sometimes I just didn’t get the humor. I think I liked Carol Burnett […]… Continue reading Comedy Tonight — Trail Baboon

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Months after the 25th anniversary of its launch, the cast of the iconic comedy series Friends is expected to get together for an unscripted reunion special. 32 more words via ‘Friends’ Reunion Special On HBO Max Nears Deal, Cast Expected To Return — Deadline

Months after the 25th anniversary of its launch, the cast of the iconic comedy series Friends is expected to get together for an unscripted reunion special. 32 more words via ‘Friends’ Reunion Special On HBO Max Nears Deal, Cast Expected To Return — Deadline

Stephen Colbert was going over the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s Senate acquittal, focusing on the gathering at the White House, which some called a victory lap. 34 more words via ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Explores A Word You Can’t Say On Television — Deadline

The street artist known as Plastic Jesus has struck again, installing a walker on Hollywood Blvd. and proclaiming it eligible for the “Best Supporting Role.” In what’s becoming a pre-Oscars tradition, the guerrilla artist – who has previously put up art objects mocking Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Hart, among others – has installed a red… via… Continue reading Street Artist Plastic Jesus Places ‘Best Supporting Role’ Exhibit On Hollywood Boulevard In Annual Oscars Zing — Deadline