Another period might begin for Natasha Leggero at CBS. Leggero is writing Ratchet with comedian Morgan Murphy. The multi-camera comedy centers on Jessica Ratchet, played by Leggero, who must start a new life and make new friends after her rich fiancé dies suddenly, leaving her to fend for herself. Leggero is poised to wrap her Comedy Central series Another Period in 2019. Ratchet gives her a chance to continue leading
Continue ReadingWe all know Jason Momoa is very hot. This week the Aquaman star hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time. It’s surprisingly more difficult when the host is a hot man. Not because hot men aren’t funny, but because the show often leans too heavily on the fact that they are stone cold hunks for jokes. Sometimes these jokes work, sometimes they don’t. It hinges on the host’s likeability.
Continue ReadingCrashing returns to HBO on January 20. The second season ended with creator and star Pete Holmes embarking on a two-month college tour and the third season will pick up with the fictional version of Holmes returning to New York City with a new found confidence in his craft and a new set of life changes. Ironically, in season three, Pete will no longer be “crashing” on any couches and
Continue ReadingStars! They’re just like us! Jennifer Aniston proved this, and then some, last night when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Because who hasn’t insulted one of their best friends on national television about the way in which they handle Thanksgiving? That’s exactly how Aniston’s appearance began– with Jimmy complaining about Aniston’s tradition of having a FAKESGiving the night before Thanksgiving– you know, to hang out with your friends before
Continue ReadingBetween Two Ferns, the viral online talk show hosted by Zach Galifianakis known for its extreme awkwardness, is heading to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has ordered a movie based on the show and production is already underway. Co-creator Scott Aukerman of Comedy Bang! Bang! fame is directing. No other details have come out such as plot or how they plan to turn a short interview show
Continue ReadingComedian Chris Distefano has signed an exclusive overall deal with Comedy Central that will have the Guy Code star creating content across multiple platforms for the network. The deal also includes on-air and off-air services and first look at any content created or developed for any platform. Basically: Comedy Central wants as much Distefano as they can handle. In fact, he already has some projects in the works including a
Continue ReadingI have no doubt in my mind that Bible-thumpin’ holly rollers will lob nothing but complaints toward the makers of Miracle Workers as soon as TBS premieres it on Feb. 12. They should, however, find solace in the number of episodes slated for the new comedy series — seven! — which I’ve heard is the foundation of God’s word. Or something. Based on author Simon Rich’s 2012 novel What in
Continue ReadingIt’s Golden Globes season and the nominations are out. Yesterday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg are (confusedly) hosting the 2019 ceremony together on January 6. Samberg stars in the popular show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Both the Saturday Night Live alum and the show won Golden Globes back in 2014, but have not been nominated since. Oh won her only Golden Globe for her roll
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, NBC announced that critically-acclaimed show The Good Place will be returning for a fourth season next year. It is the second show to get a confirmed spot in NBC’s 2019-20 lineup, the announcement coming after NBC had already picked up a new season of the Will & Grace reboot. “Congratulations to Mike Schur and an exceptional cast and crew, all of whom collaborate to create a thoughtful, mind-bending
Continue ReadingThe Marvelous Mrs. Masiel Season 2 comes out today and New York City is losing its mind. The hit Amazon series set up a pop-up shop in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood as an homage to Jewish food and 1958 New York. The show takes place in 1958 and follows one woman’s journey to try to make it on the bourgeoning stand-up scene in Manhattan and the pop-up will make you feel like
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