Unnecessary Hair Down There
Disney+ has added the Tom Hanks/Darryl Hannah classic “Splash” to its streaming roster, but with one slight change that reminds me of unnecessary edits made by a cable channel to “NYPD Blue” reruns.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today: Jen Chaney on SNL
I was going to get around to writing a review of “Saturday Night Live At Home,” but then I read Jen Chaney’s piece for Vulture and realized she said everything I wanted to — and more. Here is an excerpt.
What I’m Watching
While you’re cooped up, looking for something new on TV to help pass the days of isolation, here are mini-reviews of four things I’ve watched lately.
Sam Bee Nails It
A followup to yesterday’s piece on how the late night hosts are doing with their efforts from home: Samantha Bee pulled off a terrific show last night by focusing on one aspect of the Coronavirus Crisis that the others won’t — its impact on women.
Late Nighters At Home
Some observations on the late night TV hosts as they struggle to put on new shows every night while sheltering at home.
Picture Of The Day: Harpo’s Cameo
For April Fool’s Day, let’s have a hundred seconds of fun watching Harpo Marx make a cameo appearance on his brother Groucho’s TV show, “You Bet Your Life,” in 1961.
TV Review: “Tiger King”
Like you, I’ve been hungry to find streaming video shows worth binge-watching while we’re sheltering at home. This weekend, I found a doozy on Netflix.
At Least They’re Trying
Thoughts on the late-night hosts trying to create new content from home while the Coronavirus keeps them — and their audiences — away from their studios.