This week on TV: “Wrecked” returns and “GLOW” is a go
It’s another season back onto the deserted island as the TBS shipwreck show Wrecked returns for a second season. The crew is still stranded and still looking for a way to get off. But it’s not going to be that easy as new obstacles show their ugly heads. Then on Friday, the much-hyped Jenji Kohan […]
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: “New Girl” returns for its final run while Wyatt Cenac finds problem areas
Buckle up because it’s the beginning of the end for FOX’s New Girl. The sitcom that introduced us to the drinking game True American is starting its 7th and final season. Season 7 is said to make a time jump by a few years with couples a bit more settled, Schmidt and Cee’s child is […]
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 […]
This week on TV: This week at the Comedy Cellar starts this week
The Comedy Cellar in New York is one of the most iconic comedy clubs in the nation, serving as a home base for some of comedies biggest names past and present. Many comedians consider getting passed (becoming a paid regular) at the club a high watermark on their resume in becoming a professional stand-up comedian. […]
This week in comedy: Amy Schumer is growing
This week Amy Schumer is making her return to Netflix with her new special, Growing. Will we see a kinder, more mature Schumer since she’s pregnant with her first child? According to her teaser, the answer is “yes,” but can it last? Schumer also makes a joking reference to Ali Wong, another killer stand-up comedian […]
This week in comedy: “Wrecked” returns
This week, we’re treated to the season 3 premiere of the quietly great Wrecked. A sitcom about a plane of people stranded on a desert island and trying to get it all together. Think Lost but, ya know, funny. On season 1 the crew crash landed on the island, season two pitted them against pirates […]
This week on TV: Detroiters returns and more drunken history
Buckle up! Because this week the wacky hijinks of two best friends who run an advertising agency in Detroit. Sam Richardson and Tim Robbins star in this Lorne Michaels/Jason Sudeikis-produced sitcom that is delightfully goofy and surprisingly funny. Tune in Thursday night for season 2 which will have more people calling 313-COOL-ADZ to promote their […]
This week on TV: Erik Griffin is an American Warrior and Julian McCullough might be a man
This week, all eyes on on Friday night as two great comedians are set to premiere new stand-up comedy specials. First up, on Showtime comedian Erik Griffin’s latest special, AmERIKan Warrior will premiere. It’s the second televised special for Griffin on Showtime, which he currently stars on their original series, I’m Dying Up Here. Then, […]
This week on TV: Donald Glover pulls double duty on a Saturday night
Photo: NASA HQ This week Lando Calrissian himself will pull double duty on late night television. That’s live, late night TV because Donald Glover will host Saturday Night Live for the first time, which will allow the actor/comedian/musician to flex all of those skills in one show. Never one to just do the “normal” way, […]