How My Mind Works
Come inside and see how my brain takes a normal, everyday moment and equates it to a pop culture reference from long ago.
Dave’s Last Show
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of David Letterman’s final “Late Show,” which aired ten years ago today.
Ten Seconds To Air
When I heard about the death of legendary TV director/producer Don Mischer, I picked up a copy of his autobiography, “:10 Seconds To Air,” which is full of great behind-the-scenes stories like these.
It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time
Bruce Vilanch has worked on a ton of TV shows you’ve probably seen (including more than two dozen Oscars telecasts), but he’s also worked on some horrible ones — and isn’t afraid to talk about them in his new book, which had me alternately laughing and groaning.
Review: “The Diamond Heist”
Rarely has a true crime story been this much fun. Here’s my review of Guy Ritchie’s thrilling documentary “The Diamond Heist,” now streaming on Netflix.
A Streaming Recommendation
Since I wrote yesterday about how disappointed I was in a new Apple TV+ series, let me recommend a different streaming show I really enjoyed — on Netflix.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Here’s an excerpt from a good piece by Rick Ellis, “Why Are We Still Listening To Anything Bill Maher Says?”
About That Oscars Show
These were the highlights and lowlights of last night’s Oscars telecast, from Conan O’Brien as host to some odd choices made by the show’s producers — and the shout-outs to sex workers, of course.