Jerry Springer
When I heard about the death of Jerry Springer at age 79 yesterday, I remembered a conversation I had with him in 1999. No matter what you thought of him and his show, I can tell you that he was a money-in-the-bank guest. Here’s proof.
Carol Burnett’s 90th
There is going to be a two-hour special tonight celebrating Carol Burnett’s career on the day she turns 90. Here’s what I hope gets included besides clips of her iconic primetime sketch show.
Disappointment Viewing
Here’s why the new seasons of “Barry” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” — as well as Bob Odenkirk’s “Lucky Hank” — haven’t lived up to my expectations. But one returning show has exceeded them.
“Emergency NYC”
If you’re looking for something new to stream, I strongly recommend a Netflix docuseries about the pros in hospitals, ambulances, and air transport dealing with all sorts of medical emergencies. Here’s my review.
More Dumb Interview Questions
I couldn’t believe the idiotic questions Norah O’Donnell asked of top US Navy officers in her “60 Minutes” piece Sunday. Here are some examples.
“Bill Russell: Legend”
My review of a Netflix documentary about the on- and off-court life of the man who won more championships in a team sport than anyone else.
Other Things To Ask Mel Brooks About
I was very disappointed in Maureen Dowd’s big interview with Mel Brooks because she asked him the same questions everyone else has. So I came up with ten others to ask him that he hasn’t answered ad nauseam.
The Oscars
Here’s why I will watch The Oscars this Sunday night — as I do every year — but couldn’t care less about the telecast’s ratings.