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I’m a big fan of the American version of “The Office.” The mockumentary aired on NBC for nine seasons, and it’s on Netflix and in endless reruns on basic cable today. I’ve watched some classic episodes of the quirky comedy at least a dozen times. I know that “The Office” includes at least three references […]… Continue reading Improvised or scripted? — The Editor’s Desk

Abbott and Costello’s most famous routine. Whether you are a baseball fan or not…it is enjoyable. I wanted to know who wrote the routine or what inspired it. Some have said “Who’s on First” was based on the names of actual minor leaguers and cup-of-coffee big leaguers such as Honus J. Hoehe (Who), Allie Watt […]… Continue reading Abbott and Costello… Who’s On First? — PowerPop… An Eclectic Collection of Pop Culture

Musical variety shows were the bread and butter of television from the earliest days in the 1950s, a carryover from radio and vaudeville. Music and comedy were a natural match. As television sets began to populate households across the country, families embraced the format, it was great, inexpensive entertainment. Mostly produced in New York, it […]… Continue reading 1970s Musical-Variety Shows — Ticket to Ride

Yesterday my family and I went on a Netflix binge involving watching two Adam Sandler comedies; Murder Mystery and The Week Of. One was hilarious and truly enjoyable, the other was disturbing, totally awkward, and yet hearteningly believable. If you’ve seen both of these films you probably can tell which description fits which movie. After… Continue reading Movie Review Flashback: Two Netflix Originals, Two Adam Sandler Movies, Two Opinions — Annlyel Online

“Avenue 5” was renewed for the second season at HBO, the premium cable channel announced on Thursday. The comedy was created and produced by Armando Iannucci, the mastermind of “Veep”. It will play 40 years in the future when the solar system is no longer just science fiction fantasy, but a booming business worth billions […]… Continue reading “Avenue 5” renewed for HBO’s second season — archyde

Which works have bucked the sad trend of TV remakes? via The Top 10 TV Show Remakes, Reboots, or Adaptations — Ready Steady Cut

Whitney Cummings Netflix Stand Up //netflix/title/7017474 Whitney Cummings is an American stand-up comedian, actress, producer, writer, director, and pod-caster. Whitney Cummings Stand Up. My Body Is Like An Expensive House – PART 1 – Tiffany Haddish – Laugh Out Loud Comedy – Duration: 4:43. laugh out loud flix 3,536,671 views Over the course of this […]… Continue reading Whitney Cummings Netflix Stand Up — fubebumaw

Emilio Estevez has closed a deal to reprise his role as Coach Gordon Bombay in the Disney+’original series The Mighty Ducks, based on the hit ‘90s Disney movie franchise. On the series, Estevez will star opposite lead Lauren Graham and young lead Brady Noon. Estevez also will serve as an executive producer. Also cast in […]… Continue reading ‘The Mighty Ducks’: Emilio Estevez To Reprise Role As Coach Gordon Bombay In Disney+ Sequel Series — Deadline