This week on TV: Garry Shandling finds his zen and Roseanne reboots
It’s a big week of ABC as they’re rolling out three new sitcoms this week. Well, technically, two new sitcoms and one long-awaited reboot. Starting Tuesday evening, Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson star in Splitting Up Together about a couple getting a divorce yet attempting to still co-habitate. Immediately following the long-awaited re-boot of Roseanne. […]
This week on TV: Despite all odds, “The Conners” premieres
Tuesday night is the night to tune into ABC for a premiere of a slew of its new comedy programming. Well, sorta new programming. As the much-ballyhooed revival of the reboot of Roseanne post Roseanne firing is set to premiere. The Conners will premiere on Tuesday night. Call it a new series, call it a […]
Comedy Legend Martin Mull, “Clue,” Dead at 80
Some sad news in the comedy community today. Martin Mull has sadly passed away at the age of 80, after reportedly “valiantly fighting a long illness.” What that illness is hasn’t been disclosed. Remembering the beloved comedian & character actor, Martin Mull. What we do know is that Mull has had one of the most […]
Some thoughts on the cancellation of “Roseanne”
Photo: ABC Well, ABC went and did it, they cancelled the re-boot of the TV series Roseanne, their highest-rated comedy of the season. It’s an unprecedented move that will cost the network a lot of money but it’s also a commendable and morally correct move for the network. This all comes after the show’s star, […]
ABC cancels “Roseanne” after Roseanne Barr’s racially-charged Twitter rant
Photo: ABC Boy, Roseanne Barr is probably really regretting the last 12 hours or so. The comedian, whose revived TV show was an early ratings hit and renewed for an 11th season (following this year’s revival) has just been cancelled by the network after Barr went on a Twitter rant earlier today. ABC president Channing […]