Carson The Magnificent
Here are my thoughts after reading the long-awaited Bill Zehme book about Johnny Carson’s life before, during, and after his legendary three-decade stint hosting “The Tonight Show.”
That SNL Glitch
A technical glitch during the broadcast of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend really got my attention. Here’s the story of how my wife, my oldest friend, and I reacted to it.
BS On CBS
Three stories I’ve seen on CBS in the last 48 hours have left me very disappointed. They all come down to the same thing: truth versus lies. Let me explain.
Maya’s Best Kamala Yet
I was really impressed by Maya Rudolph’s return to “SNL” as Kamala Harris. But the rest of the returning cast members were hit and miss. Here’s my review.
Saturday Night One
With “Saturday Night Live” kicking off its 50th season this weekend, and Jason Reitman’s upcoming movie about it, now is a good time to read what my friend Mark Evanier wrote about that first show.
Merv and Johnny
Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson were two of the most famous TV celebrities of all time, but never appeared together until one night in 1986. Watch that historic broadcast here.
Old Reliable
I like it when shortsighted media executives are forced to reverse their boneheaded moves. That’s why I’m glad to see Brian Stelter back at CNN, where he now has the title Chief Media Analyst.
TV Review: “Secret World Of Sound”
I very strongly recommend David Attenborough’s new Netflix nature series, “Secret World Of Sound,” which reveals animals using sound in remarkable ways never captured on film before. Here’s why I liked it so much.