Host Wanted
My thoughts on James Corden’s announcement last night that he’ll leave the host chair on CBS’ “The Late Late Show” next year.
No Need For Seconds
Some thoughts on Natasha Lyonne’s Netflix series, “Russian Doll,” whose second season reminds me of “Killing Eve,” “Bloodline,” “True Detective,” and other shows that should have stopped at “one and done.”
Better Recap Saul
My wife and I are looking forward to season six of “Better Call Saul,” which kicks off tonight with two episodes. The problem is we don’t remember what happened in season five. That’s why I was happy to find this video recap.
Four TV Thoughts
In which I admit I was wrong about “Severance,” why CNN+ is failing already, what I like about Apple TV’s Friday night baseball, and why giving IMDb TV a new name won’t make it any more popular.
Would I Lie To US
A year ago, I wondered why no US television networks were airing comedy panel shows — so popular in the UK — in primetime. Now that The CW has added an American version of one of my British faves, here’s my review.
TV Review: “Pieces Of Her”
My review of a Netflix series starring Toni Collette as a woman who pulls off an act of heroism and then has to deal with the consequences — while her daughter tries to unravel the truth about her mother.
Jeopardy 1964
Here’s the unaired 1964 pilot for “Jeopardy!” I’ve added my observations about it, including the differences between the original and modern versions of the show. If you’re going to watch, do it soon, as the video will disappear after April 6th.
Oscars Thoughts
There was a point in last night’s Oscars telecast when the headline would have read: “Deaf Man And Openly Queer Woman Win Oscars For First Time!” But those accomplishments were overshadowed by Will Smith’s toxic masculinity. Here are my thoughts on the whole broadcast.