Mrs. Morello and “The West Wing”
HLN is airing a “West Wing” marathon this week, and I happened to catch one of my favorite scenes last night — and it brought me to tears again. Here it is.
Groucho & Cavett
If you’re a Marxist, as I am, you’ll want to set the DVR to record “Groucho & Cavett” on PBS. Details here, plus links to my conversations with documentarian Robert Bader and Dick Cavett.
My “Jeopardy!” Flashback
A “Jeopardy!” clue last week reminded me of one that knocked my mother off the show after four days in 1967. Here’s the story.
The Daily Show Conundrum
While it looks for a new host, “The Daily Show” has announced some of the fill-ins who will sit behind its desk — but the vast majority have no shot at getting the job permanently. Here’s why.
“Jeopardy!” Exhibitionists
Why will “Jeopardy!” air an exhibition match between super-champions Mattea Roach, Amy Schneider, & Matt Amodio today during its Tournament Of Champions? I think this is the reason.
Best Thing I’ve Seen Today
For several years, Seth Meyers and his team at NBC’s “Late Night” have produced some very clever parodies of movie trailer genres. Here they are one after another.
Stump Mr. Video
Nearly 40 years ago, I created a listener-participation game called Stump Mr. Video for my morning radio show. Too bad it could never work today. Here’s the story.
Trevor Noah’s Announcement
I have some thoughts about Trevor Noah’s announcement that he’s going to leave “The Daily Show” — and why you shouldn’t listen to any speculation about who will replace him.