Bad Response, Ken
I’m very disappointed by Ken Jennings’ decision to cross picket lines to record new “Jeopardy!” episodes. Here’s why.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Rick Ellis explains why lots of cable “zombie” channels that have incredibly small viewership stay in the lineup. Spoiler: it’s about the money.
TV Hunger Pangs
Some thoughts after binge-watching season two of “The Bear,” which made me hungrier than anything I’ve seen since a Stanley Tucci/Tony Shalhoub movie from 1996. Read on.
What I’m Watching
Here are a few of the things I’ve been watching recently, including a new Wanda Sykes standup special, a documentary about obituaries, a Woody Allen movie I missed, a comedy written by Craig Ferguson, and what I discovered re-watching “Arrival.”
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
A friend tried to convince me CNN would be much better if it covered the news in a non-partisan matter. As veteran journalist Jim Avila explains, that’s become impossible. Here’s why.
“Jeopardy!” Masters And Not
A few observations from catching up on two weeks’ worth of both the syndicated “Jeopardy!” and the primetime “Jeopardy! Masters.”
Showbiz Stuff
A few thoughts about a “Beetlejuice” sequel, supersized reality shows, a useless “Jeopardy!” innovation, the game show spinoff no one’s been waiting for, the wrong Renaissance tour, and more.
Tweety Tucker
Some thoughts on Tucker Carlson claiming he’ll reboot his TV show on Twitter, where he’ll fit right in with conspiracy-spreading liar Elon Musk.