Unlike its rivals, NBCUniversal long ago developed a healthy fear of zombies.
Not the shambling, undead kind that lurch around trying to eat brains, but rather the media variety: “Undead” cable networks that long ago gave up all hopes of cultivating audiences around the clock and instead run only a few hours of original programming, coupled with seemingly endless repeats of TV favorites, like “Ridiculousness” (MTV); “Fear Factor” (Hln); or “Seinfeld” (Comedy Central).
Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, two of the bigger owners of these cable-network wraiths, haven’t had much to show for keeping them up and running. Indeed, Warner in August unveiled a massive $9.1 billion write-down of its TV assets, citing business headwinds as well as the projected loss of its lucrative agreement with the NBA to show games on its cable networks. Paramount Global followed suit, revealing a $5.98 billion impairment charge as it prepared for its acquisition by Skydance Media.
Not the shambling, undead kind that lurch around trying to eat brains, but rather the media variety: “Undead” cable networks that long ago gave up all hopes of cultivating audiences around the clock and instead run only a few hours of original programming, coupled with seemingly endless repeats of TV favorites, like “Ridiculousness” (MTV); “Fear Factor” (Hln); or “Seinfeld” (Comedy Central).
Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, two of the bigger owners of these cable-network wraiths, haven’t had much to show for keeping them up and running. Indeed, Warner in August unveiled a massive $9.1 billion write-down of its TV assets, citing business headwinds as well as the projected loss of its lucrative agreement with the NBA to show games on its cable networks. Paramount Global followed suit, revealing a $5.98 billion impairment charge as it prepared for its acquisition by Skydance Media.
- 10/31/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Contrary to Frank Costanza’s insistence, “serenity now!” can only do so much when it comes to keeping calm. Just ask Seinfeld stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander, who can be seen breaking mid-scene in a newly-resurfaced moment from the iconic ‘90s sitcom.
Earlier this week, Redditor ExtraGlutenPlzz headed to the Seinfeld subreddit with an observation for fellow fans on Season Nine’s “The Merv Griffin Show”: What’s the deal with Michael Richards’ chip-and-burp combo making two of his fellow castmates visibly lose their shit?
“Julia has said that when Michael Richards takes a break to eat a chip on the Merv Griffin show, she couldn’t stop laughing. She can be seen here for a microsecond laughing,” they captioned a screengrab taken about nine minutes into the episode.
Snapped moments after Kramer grilled George on pigeons, called a fake “commercial break,” shoved a few chips into his mouth,...
Earlier this week, Redditor ExtraGlutenPlzz headed to the Seinfeld subreddit with an observation for fellow fans on Season Nine’s “The Merv Griffin Show”: What’s the deal with Michael Richards’ chip-and-burp combo making two of his fellow castmates visibly lose their shit?
“Julia has said that when Michael Richards takes a break to eat a chip on the Merv Griffin show, she couldn’t stop laughing. She can be seen here for a microsecond laughing,” they captioned a screengrab taken about nine minutes into the episode.
Snapped moments after Kramer grilled George on pigeons, called a fake “commercial break,” shoved a few chips into his mouth,...
- 10/31/2024
- Cracked
Good news for anyone who’s ever longed to see every single pore on George Costanza’s face, all nine seasons of Seinfeld are going to be released on 4K Blu-ray this December, conveniently just in time for Festivus.
While this would normally be a cause for celebration within the Seinfeld fan community, a lot of people have expressed trepidation concerning the release — and not just because it will cost a whopping $250. Initially, fans were worried about which aspect ratio the 4K disc version of the show will be in.
Netflix’s 4K Seinfeld upgrade, not unlike the HD remaster that aired on TBS, re-framed and cropped the original boxy image to accommodate modern widescreen TVs. But in doing so, they arguably ruined certain jokes, including a key reveal in “The Pothole.”
Even more jarring was the moment when Jerry discovers that Poppie has pissed on his sofa in “The Couch.
While this would normally be a cause for celebration within the Seinfeld fan community, a lot of people have expressed trepidation concerning the release — and not just because it will cost a whopping $250. Initially, fans were worried about which aspect ratio the 4K disc version of the show will be in.
Netflix’s 4K Seinfeld upgrade, not unlike the HD remaster that aired on TBS, re-framed and cropped the original boxy image to accommodate modern widescreen TVs. But in doing so, they arguably ruined certain jokes, including a key reveal in “The Pothole.”
Even more jarring was the moment when Jerry discovers that Poppie has pissed on his sofa in “The Couch.
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
If you’re ready to experience the puffy shirt, the soup nazi, and Festivus in the glory of 4K, then I have some good news for you! Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced that they will release Seinfeld: The Complete Series on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on December 17th in honour of the show’s 35th anniversary.
However, collectors will want to know that the two home-media releases offer very different presentations of the iconic series. The Blu-ray edition will feature the series in a 1.78 format, while the 4K Ultra HD edition will feature the series in its original 1.33 aspect ratio. The 4K set is also being billed as a limited edition, so if you want the original aspect ratio, you might not want to sleep on this.
The Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD sets will include all nine seasons on 24 discs. Both sets will also include audio commentaries, deleted scenes,...
However, collectors will want to know that the two home-media releases offer very different presentations of the iconic series. The Blu-ray edition will feature the series in a 1.78 format, while the 4K Ultra HD edition will feature the series in its original 1.33 aspect ratio. The 4K set is also being billed as a limited edition, so if you want the original aspect ratio, you might not want to sleep on this.
The Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD sets will include all nine seasons on 24 discs. Both sets will also include audio commentaries, deleted scenes,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s seminal sitcom will finally get the physical release it deserves. The complete “Seinfeld” series will debut on Blu-ray and 4K Uhd next month, just in time for the show’s 35th anniversary and Columbia Pictures’ 100th anniversary.
The physical releases will officially ship out on Dec. 17, and are available to pre-order on Amazon starting today.
Seinfeld: The Complete Series [4K Uhd]
Pre-order On Amazon $249.99
The upcoming release marks the show’s first leap from standard definition discs following an extensive and comprehensive 4K upgrade for the series. It will be presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution...
Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s seminal sitcom will finally get the physical release it deserves. The complete “Seinfeld” series will debut on Blu-ray and 4K Uhd next month, just in time for the show’s 35th anniversary and Columbia Pictures’ 100th anniversary.
The physical releases will officially ship out on Dec. 17, and are available to pre-order on Amazon starting today.
Seinfeld: The Complete Series [4K Uhd]
Pre-order On Amazon $249.99
The upcoming release marks the show’s first leap from standard definition discs following an extensive and comprehensive 4K upgrade for the series. It will be presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution...
- 10/30/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Note: This review is based on the Director’s Cut.
Umbrella Entertainment resurrected a forgotten flick from the mid-90s with their Blu-ray release of Lord of Illusions last year. Back in 1995, writer-director Clive Barker ventured outside his normal horror otherworld playground to deliver this unconventional story that is part film noir and part supernatural fantasy thriller, but the result is all entertaining. Besides being a Barker joint, it starred an ex-Quantum Leaper, a Bond villain and a Seinfeld boss who loved making life a living hell for George Costanza!
And almost thirty years later, it indeed might be worth a revisit through fresh eyes.
A specialist in cases involving occult activity, private detective Harry D’Amour heads to Los Angeles for what is supposed to be an easy insurance fraud stakeout to shake off the trauma from his last job involving a demonically possessed young boy. This gig...
Umbrella Entertainment resurrected a forgotten flick from the mid-90s with their Blu-ray release of Lord of Illusions last year. Back in 1995, writer-director Clive Barker ventured outside his normal horror otherworld playground to deliver this unconventional story that is part film noir and part supernatural fantasy thriller, but the result is all entertaining. Besides being a Barker joint, it starred an ex-Quantum Leaper, a Bond villain and a Seinfeld boss who loved making life a living hell for George Costanza!
And almost thirty years later, it indeed might be worth a revisit through fresh eyes.
A specialist in cases involving occult activity, private detective Harry D’Amour heads to Los Angeles for what is supposed to be an easy insurance fraud stakeout to shake off the trauma from his last job involving a demonically possessed young boy. This gig...
- 10/30/2024
- by Geof Capodanno
- bloody-disgusting.com
For a live-action network sitcom, "Seinfeld" was unusually controversial. The series once killed off George's fiancée Susan via a wedding-invite fiasco, and often trafficked in racial stereotypes for comedic effect. The latter penchant was continuously explained away by the fact that the series' four central characters -- Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer -- were typically the worst people in any given situation. And that's why so many people love the series: it's a show about jerks behaving badly or pettily (something we're all guilty of doing and being on occasion).
Did "Seinfeld" ever go too far? During its initial run in the 1990s, there were complaints but rarely any action to back them up. One exception was "The Puerto Rican Day," the penultimate episode of the entire series in which the gang gets stuck in Upper East Side traffic during New York City's annual Puerto Rican Day parade. Their predicament...
Did "Seinfeld" ever go too far? During its initial run in the 1990s, there were complaints but rarely any action to back them up. One exception was "The Puerto Rican Day," the penultimate episode of the entire series in which the gang gets stuck in Upper East Side traffic during New York City's annual Puerto Rican Day parade. Their predicament...
- 10/30/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Bryan Cranston might as well be considered one of the most renowned big-named in the entertainment industry today especially when it comes to TV, and a major credit for that goes to Breaking Bad. While the saga itself had an exceptional plot that had viewers constantly at the edge of their seats, the actor’s perfect portrayal of Walter White further added to its star-studdedness.
Bryan Cranston. | Credits: Breaking Bad/AMC.
But it wasn’t like he desperately needed this job, as pieces like Malcolm in the Middle and his appearance in The X-Files had already introduced his prime skills to audiences worldwide. Nor was the paycheck the reason he decided to join it. Rather, Cranston’s real intentions behind becoming a part of this series were much more honorable: He simply wanted a change of pace.
Bryan Cranston Took on Breaking Bad as He Wanted ‘A Change of Pace...
Bryan Cranston. | Credits: Breaking Bad/AMC.
But it wasn’t like he desperately needed this job, as pieces like Malcolm in the Middle and his appearance in The X-Files had already introduced his prime skills to audiences worldwide. Nor was the paycheck the reason he decided to join it. Rather, Cranston’s real intentions behind becoming a part of this series were much more honorable: He simply wanted a change of pace.
Bryan Cranston Took on Breaking Bad as He Wanted ‘A Change of Pace...
- 10/30/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The ditzy blonde was a comedy archetype long before Teri Garr came along. Comedians from Johnny Carson to Monty Python to the ribald gang on Three’s Company played the stereotype for cheap laughs, somehow equating blonde hair and big boobs with a comic lack of intelligence. But Garr, who passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 79, turned the archetype on its ear, playing characters that might be described as flighty or eccentric while secretly being the smartest person in the room.
Take her Oscar-nominated turn in Tootsie as Sandy, Michael Dorsey’s eternally flustered best friend who deserved way better than she got. Like Dorsey, Dustin Hoffman was a notoriously difficult scene partner, but Garr gave as good as she got, improvising and arguing with the actor about the best ways to insult Dorothy, his female alter ego. “We have the same comic rhythm,” Hoffman says in Making Tootsie.
Take her Oscar-nominated turn in Tootsie as Sandy, Michael Dorsey’s eternally flustered best friend who deserved way better than she got. Like Dorsey, Dustin Hoffman was a notoriously difficult scene partner, but Garr gave as good as she got, improvising and arguing with the actor about the best ways to insult Dorothy, his female alter ego. “We have the same comic rhythm,” Hoffman says in Making Tootsie.
- 10/29/2024
- Cracked
Redditor rj_sherbs was apologetic even as they asked the question to the r/Seinfeld subreddit. “Sorry if this has been asked before,” the post read, but “what do you think Newman’s first name is?”
Cue the smart-ass replies!
As Newman’s first name was notoriously never revealed on Seinfeld (or was it? — see below), the question prompted plenty of half-joking answers. The most popular? “Postal Employee Newman,” the name given by a supervisor who catches Newman warning Kramer to walk away from his plan to cancel all his mail. Of course, “Postal Employee” is a title or honorific, not the monicker bestowed by Mama Newman.
“Hello,” as in “Hello Newman” was also a popular response. Again, clearly not his given name but to the uninitiated, a sensible guess.
Plenty of internet comedians suggested first names already taken by real-life Newmans, including Paul, Randy and Alfred E. Several others...
Cue the smart-ass replies!
As Newman’s first name was notoriously never revealed on Seinfeld (or was it? — see below), the question prompted plenty of half-joking answers. The most popular? “Postal Employee Newman,” the name given by a supervisor who catches Newman warning Kramer to walk away from his plan to cancel all his mail. Of course, “Postal Employee” is a title or honorific, not the monicker bestowed by Mama Newman.
“Hello,” as in “Hello Newman” was also a popular response. Again, clearly not his given name but to the uninitiated, a sensible guess.
Plenty of internet comedians suggested first names already taken by real-life Newmans, including Paul, Randy and Alfred E. Several others...
- 10/29/2024
- Cracked
Crafting a perfect ending that does justice to all of its characters is often a tough nut to crack in the realm of television, as even iconic shows, including How I Met Your Mother, failed to satisfy its fanbase with its conclusion. Jerry Seinfeld’s Seinfeld is no exception, whose polarizing finale still remains a topic of discourse among fans of the show.
Jerry Seinfeld | Credit: Seinfeld/NBC
As for the lead’s perspective on the finale, Seinfeld has one major regret, which could’ve facilitated the ending’s reception among fans.
Jerry Seinfeld Regrets Going Against the Show’s Premise Seinfeld | Credit: NBC
Amidst all the complaints against The Finale, one thing that bugged most fans was the real consequences that its characters suffered, which went against Seinfeld‘s show about nothing premise. While Jerry Seinfeld has no issues with the episode’s humor and its direction, the actor regrets the ending,...
Jerry Seinfeld | Credit: Seinfeld/NBC
As for the lead’s perspective on the finale, Seinfeld has one major regret, which could’ve facilitated the ending’s reception among fans.
Jerry Seinfeld Regrets Going Against the Show’s Premise Seinfeld | Credit: NBC
Amidst all the complaints against The Finale, one thing that bugged most fans was the real consequences that its characters suffered, which went against Seinfeld‘s show about nothing premise. While Jerry Seinfeld has no issues with the episode’s humor and its direction, the actor regrets the ending,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Though Jerry Seinfeld’s eponymous sitcom character may famously detest germs, throwing away a shoelace that touched the men’s room floor, pitching a belt that bumped into a urinal and refusing to kiss his ex-girlfriend, Jenna, after her toothbrush fell into the toilet, he’s far from the clean freak he claims to be, according to actual clean freaks.
Last Tuesday, Redditor TheJewPear headed to the Seinfeld subreddit with a strange observation about the stand-up comic: For someone who claims to hate dirt and grime, Seinfeld sure takes a laissez-faire approach to allowing New York City street shoes on his furniture.
“How come Jerry is supposed to be a neat freak, yet him and his friends regularly put shoes on his couch?” they captioned a snap of the actor enjoying a Diet Coke with his sneaker firmly planted on the cushion of his light teal couch.
Though seemingly nitpicky,...
Last Tuesday, Redditor TheJewPear headed to the Seinfeld subreddit with a strange observation about the stand-up comic: For someone who claims to hate dirt and grime, Seinfeld sure takes a laissez-faire approach to allowing New York City street shoes on his furniture.
“How come Jerry is supposed to be a neat freak, yet him and his friends regularly put shoes on his couch?” they captioned a snap of the actor enjoying a Diet Coke with his sneaker firmly planted on the cushion of his light teal couch.
Though seemingly nitpicky,...
- 10/28/2024
- Cracked
"Seinfeld" was famously a grower in terms of popularity. The sitcom struggled in the Nielsen ratings throughout its first three seasons before rising in season 4 and, finally, becoming the juggernaut that it would continue to be until the gang called it quits at the end of season 9.
To get there, Seinfeld and co-creator Larry David had to tweak the formula a little to set the show apart from more amiable hit sitcoms like "Cheers" and "The Cosby Show." For folks familiar with Seinfeld's stand-up through his appearances on HBO comedy specials or "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," this irascibility was surprising. Sometimes, the show got downright mean — never nastier than the dispatching of George's bride-to-be Susan (Heidi Swedberg) in the classic episode "The Invitations."
Seinfeld himself got more acerbic than he had been in his act, but, because he was not and has yet to be a versatile actor,...
To get there, Seinfeld and co-creator Larry David had to tweak the formula a little to set the show apart from more amiable hit sitcoms like "Cheers" and "The Cosby Show." For folks familiar with Seinfeld's stand-up through his appearances on HBO comedy specials or "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," this irascibility was surprising. Sometimes, the show got downright mean — never nastier than the dispatching of George's bride-to-be Susan (Heidi Swedberg) in the classic episode "The Invitations."
Seinfeld himself got more acerbic than he had been in his act, but, because he was not and has yet to be a versatile actor,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Although I'm on record saying that the "Seinfeld" series finale was good, and Larry David never should've apologized for it, it's undeniable that a lot of people disagree, especially in the episode's immediate aftermath. "Sitcom's finale found guilty of mediocrity" wrote one headline at The Des Moines Register. "It delivered many fewer yucks than yadas," said Howard Rosenberg at the LA Times. "Seinfeld should have quit while it was ahead. Better yet, it should've quit last week," said the Fr. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel.
Although most of the cast and crew stuck up for the ending over the years, Jerry Seinfeld has voiced some regrets. He still mostly stands by it, he just wishes he could've changed one part. "I think the only mistake, if there was one, was leaving them in jail," he said in a May 2024 interview, "We didn't really have to do that."
This was reflected in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" series finale,...
Although most of the cast and crew stuck up for the ending over the years, Jerry Seinfeld has voiced some regrets. He still mostly stands by it, he just wishes he could've changed one part. "I think the only mistake, if there was one, was leaving them in jail," he said in a May 2024 interview, "We didn't really have to do that."
This was reflected in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" series finale,...
- 10/26/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Calling "Seinfeld" a success story is understating it. But Jason Alexander, who played George Costanza on the show in every episode except one, thinks the series' success might've had bad consequences for the TV industry as a whole. In a Charlie Rose interview from 1998 (the same year "Seinfeld" concluded), Alexander walked through the story of how he, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine), and Michael Richards (Kramer) fought for a raise about halfway through the show's run.
Alexander explained how, around season 5 of "Seinfeld," he, Louis-Dreyfus, and Richards felt "there was no upside" in staying on the show anymore. The success of "Seinfeld" could even be a double-edged sword since they'd be typecast as actors going forward. His fears ended up being founded; of the three, only Louis-Dreyfus has become more than her "Seinfeld" character to the larger public.
Initially, the three actors tried to get in on the show's syndication success. Syndication,...
Alexander explained how, around season 5 of "Seinfeld," he, Louis-Dreyfus, and Richards felt "there was no upside" in staying on the show anymore. The success of "Seinfeld" could even be a double-edged sword since they'd be typecast as actors going forward. His fears ended up being founded; of the three, only Louis-Dreyfus has become more than her "Seinfeld" character to the larger public.
Initially, the three actors tried to get in on the show's syndication success. Syndication,...
- 10/26/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
If you’re a fan of broadcast TV dramas, then you’re probably aware that the major networks are all about first responders these days.
A quick scan of the year’s top dramas turns up more cops and firefighters than a charity softball game in Central Park.
Throw in doctors, lawyers, lifeguards, and folks with first responder-adjacent jobs (a la Tracker’s Colter Shaw or High Potential‘s Morgan Gillroy), and pretty much every drama on network television is covered.
(Disney/Christopher Willard )
Obviously, TV’s fascination with cops, firefighters, FBI agents, etc. is nothing new.
After all, those people have very interesting jobs, which makes it easy for writers to come up with weekly adventures to enthrall audiences.
And if you’re looking for a hero in 2024, you could do a lot worse than the people who come to the rescue during emergency situations.
That might be especially...
A quick scan of the year’s top dramas turns up more cops and firefighters than a charity softball game in Central Park.
Throw in doctors, lawyers, lifeguards, and folks with first responder-adjacent jobs (a la Tracker’s Colter Shaw or High Potential‘s Morgan Gillroy), and pretty much every drama on network television is covered.
(Disney/Christopher Willard )
Obviously, TV’s fascination with cops, firefighters, FBI agents, etc. is nothing new.
After all, those people have very interesting jobs, which makes it easy for writers to come up with weekly adventures to enthrall audiences.
And if you’re looking for a hero in 2024, you could do a lot worse than the people who come to the rescue during emergency situations.
That might be especially...
- 10/25/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Abigail)
The start of the home invasion in The Strangers (2008)
I don’t think anyone took a breath the entire scene. We collectively gasped when he appears behind her and we all screamed when she opens the shades and sees him up close on the other side of the window. It’s a masterfully orchestrated scene, from the use of handheld long takes to the haunting Joanna Newsom song and Liv Tyler’s pitch-perfect performance. From this scene on, all the idle whispering and chatter disappeared as the movie held the audience by the throat.
Leigh Whannell (Wolf Man)
The blood test in The Thing (1982)
The Thing (1982)
The blood test scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing is a high water mark of terror for me. Kurt Russell’s character MacReady is using a flamethrower to heat up a wire and then stab it into...
The start of the home invasion in The Strangers (2008)
I don’t think anyone took a breath the entire scene. We collectively gasped when he appears behind her and we all screamed when she opens the shades and sees him up close on the other side of the window. It’s a masterfully orchestrated scene, from the use of handheld long takes to the haunting Joanna Newsom song and Liv Tyler’s pitch-perfect performance. From this scene on, all the idle whispering and chatter disappeared as the movie held the audience by the throat.
Leigh Whannell (Wolf Man)
The blood test in The Thing (1982)
The Thing (1982)
The blood test scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing is a high water mark of terror for me. Kurt Russell’s character MacReady is using a flamethrower to heat up a wire and then stab it into...
- 10/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix announced during its third-quarter earnings call last week that it had reached an important milestone. The streaming leader overtook a major legacy media company in Corporate TV Demand Share — demand for all original TV content produced under a company’s corporate umbrella. Netflix (9.6%) jumped ahead of NBCUniversal (9.0%) during the quarter to claim fourth place in the category.
The metric assesses the long-term viability of media conglomerates and can help value a TV library. It also demonstrates lucrative long-term licensing potential, if Netflix ever decides to pursue that strategy. In just 12 years since its first original debuted, Netflix has built a more in-demand TV empire than NBCUniversal, whose original TV programming dates back to the 1940s.
It would be wrong to underestimate the value of linear content in the streaming era, however. Broadcast series — licensed from the companies Netflix is competing with — continue to strongly over-perform on Netflix. In Q...
The metric assesses the long-term viability of media conglomerates and can help value a TV library. It also demonstrates lucrative long-term licensing potential, if Netflix ever decides to pursue that strategy. In just 12 years since its first original debuted, Netflix has built a more in-demand TV empire than NBCUniversal, whose original TV programming dates back to the 1940s.
It would be wrong to underestimate the value of linear content in the streaming era, however. Broadcast series — licensed from the companies Netflix is competing with — continue to strongly over-perform on Netflix. In Q...
- 10/23/2024
- by Christofer Hamilton
- The Wrap
Have you ever hit the ocean for a family beach day, savoring the surf, sand and salty air only to feel there was something missing? An aura of deep-seated bitterness? The sweet sting of pure, unbridled disdain? The burning glare of an angry George Costanza?
On the latter count at least, Etsy seller Ann Lucchini of ShopCafeDisco has got you covered. For just $30.99, she will superimpose a sneering Costanza into the background of any family photo.
Like most hyper-specific business ventures, Lucchini’s Photoshop services date back to the waning days of quarantine, when she observed several Seinfeld fans yearning for more George in their personal pictures.
“I was following a few Facebook Seinfeld fan pages and noticed people were creating posts with their photos and asking if someone from the group could add ‘the photobomb George’ in said photo,” Lucchini tells me.
After “a few” rounds of heeding these community calls,...
On the latter count at least, Etsy seller Ann Lucchini of ShopCafeDisco has got you covered. For just $30.99, she will superimpose a sneering Costanza into the background of any family photo.
Like most hyper-specific business ventures, Lucchini’s Photoshop services date back to the waning days of quarantine, when she observed several Seinfeld fans yearning for more George in their personal pictures.
“I was following a few Facebook Seinfeld fan pages and noticed people were creating posts with their photos and asking if someone from the group could add ‘the photobomb George’ in said photo,” Lucchini tells me.
After “a few” rounds of heeding these community calls,...
- 10/23/2024
- Cracked
All October long, Cracked is catching up with some of the greatest writers in Simpsons history to discuss the most beloved segments from the “Treehouse of Horror” series. From the cursed monkey’s paw to Krusto the Clown, we’re digging into the making of some real fan-favorites.
When it comes to The Simpsons, longtime showrunner Al Jean has seen just about everything. Which means that when he’s picking show favorites, the competition is fierce. Maybe never more so than among “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, as he was half of the creative team behind the second one (with his stalwart writing partner Mike Reiss), and he’s played a role in pretty much every installment since.
When I ask him and Reiss for a favorite, though, the answer comes pretty easy: Season 26’s “Treehouse of Horror Xxv.”
Per usual, it contained three segments, all written by Stephanie Gillis. The first was “School Is Hell,...
When it comes to The Simpsons, longtime showrunner Al Jean has seen just about everything. Which means that when he’s picking show favorites, the competition is fierce. Maybe never more so than among “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, as he was half of the creative team behind the second one (with his stalwart writing partner Mike Reiss), and he’s played a role in pretty much every installment since.
When I ask him and Reiss for a favorite, though, the answer comes pretty easy: Season 26’s “Treehouse of Horror Xxv.”
Per usual, it contained three segments, all written by Stephanie Gillis. The first was “School Is Hell,...
- 10/22/2024
- Cracked
Jerry Seinfeld previously made a distinctive remark in an interview that he now regrets and officially retracts. The comedian notably said that the extreme left ruined the art of comedy, a statement that indeed earned a lot of reactions.
Credits: Jerry Seinfeld in an interview with CBS News
In a fresh interview, he seemed to have reflected on his words and officially took back the comment. The Saturday Night Live alum is quite famous for his striking comments that usually stir debate among fans, although his latest take definitely raised many eyebrows.
Jerry Seinfeld Suddenly Backtracks His Controversial Claim About the Ruin of Comedy
Speaking with Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld admitted he truly made a mistake when he expressed his thoughts in an interview with The New Yorker. Surprisingly, he had a change of mind and wholeheartedly took back his words.
I said that the extreme...
Credits: Jerry Seinfeld in an interview with CBS News
In a fresh interview, he seemed to have reflected on his words and officially took back the comment. The Saturday Night Live alum is quite famous for his striking comments that usually stir debate among fans, although his latest take definitely raised many eyebrows.
Jerry Seinfeld Suddenly Backtracks His Controversial Claim About the Ruin of Comedy
Speaking with Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld admitted he truly made a mistake when he expressed his thoughts in an interview with The New Yorker. Surprisingly, he had a change of mind and wholeheartedly took back his words.
I said that the extreme...
- 10/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Given that Bill Clinton spent two terms as president in the 1990s, it was almost impossible for him not to be an SNL staple throughout the decade. In fact, Clinton provided so much material for the show over those years that he was played by two different cast members: Darrell Hammond and, of course, the late Phil Hartman. That said, of all the SNL sketches lampooning Clinton over that nearly 10-year period, one is continually cited above all the rest — his impromptu stop at a local McDonald’s as president-elect.
Once inside, he glad-hands with patrons while eating off their plates and explaining detailed policy measures. While most of the dialogue relates to issues very much from 1992, it’s still remarkably funny, mostly because of the spectacle of Clinton (portrayed here by Hartman) obnoxiously eating as he says all these wonky things.
The sketch was the brainchild of SNL stalwart Al Franken...
Once inside, he glad-hands with patrons while eating off their plates and explaining detailed policy measures. While most of the dialogue relates to issues very much from 1992, it’s still remarkably funny, mostly because of the spectacle of Clinton (portrayed here by Hartman) obnoxiously eating as he says all these wonky things.
The sketch was the brainchild of SNL stalwart Al Franken...
- 10/22/2024
- Cracked
Is Europe going Fast, but the U.S. going FASTer? Fast, or free advertising-supported streaming television, and AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) services have been a key growth segment in the U.S. at a time when streaming has become a competitive amid a maturing market. Cases in point: Fox Corp.’s Tubi, Paramount Global’s Pluto TV, Amazon’s Freevee, or The Roku Channel.
Meanwhile, in Europe, where traditionally more free TV content has been available, Fast hasn’t made as much noise until recently. And MIPCOM in Cannes could in the coming days feature more talk and news about it. This summer, Tubi launched in the U.K., while Pluto TV struck a strategic commercial and editorial partnership with M6+, French TV company Groupe M6’s new AVOD platform, to “scale and expand their free streaming and digital businesses in France.” Sony Pictures recently launched a 54-channel Fast...
Meanwhile, in Europe, where traditionally more free TV content has been available, Fast hasn’t made as much noise until recently. And MIPCOM in Cannes could in the coming days feature more talk and news about it. This summer, Tubi launched in the U.K., while Pluto TV struck a strategic commercial and editorial partnership with M6+, French TV company Groupe M6’s new AVOD platform, to “scale and expand their free streaming and digital businesses in France.” Sony Pictures recently launched a 54-channel Fast...
- 10/22/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, 70, retracted his claim that the “extreme left” is ruining comedy during an appearance on the Breaking Bad with Tom Papa podcast.
“I said that the extreme left has suppressed the art of comedy,” Seinfeld said. “I did say that. It’s not true.”
He added, “I don’t think the extreme left has done anything to inhibit the art of comedy. I’m taking that back now, officially. They have not. Do you like it? Maybe, maybe not. It’s not my business to like or not like where the culture is at.”
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Seinfeld argued that it’s a comedian’s job to adapt to culture. “You can’t say certain words about groups,” he said. “So what? The accuracy of your observation has to be 100 times finer than that to just be a comedian.
“I said that the extreme left has suppressed the art of comedy,” Seinfeld said. “I did say that. It’s not true.”
He added, “I don’t think the extreme left has done anything to inhibit the art of comedy. I’m taking that back now, officially. They have not. Do you like it? Maybe, maybe not. It’s not my business to like or not like where the culture is at.”
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Seinfeld argued that it’s a comedian’s job to adapt to culture. “You can’t say certain words about groups,” he said. “So what? The accuracy of your observation has to be 100 times finer than that to just be a comedian.
- 10/22/2024
- by Kayleigh Donachie
- Uinterview
The messy truth behind Seinfeld royalties left many cast members feeling less wealthy than they could have been. Despite the show’s iconic status and massive success, the financial fallout revealed a complicated landscape of contracts and negotiations. While Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David reaped the rewards of their creative genius, other key players faced financial struggles that highlighted the disparities in Hollywood.
Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld | Credits: NBC
As they navigated the complex world of residuals and licensing deals, it became clear that the legendary sitcom’s legacy wasn’t as lucrative for everyone involved. This behind-the-scenes drama exposed the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, leaving fans questioning the true cost of fame and fortune.
Behind the Scenes of Seinfeld: When Success Didn’t Equal Equal Pay Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld | Credits: NBC
Despite being one of the most beloved sitcoms ever, Seinfeld harbored...
Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld | Credits: NBC
As they navigated the complex world of residuals and licensing deals, it became clear that the legendary sitcom’s legacy wasn’t as lucrative for everyone involved. This behind-the-scenes drama exposed the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, leaving fans questioning the true cost of fame and fortune.
Behind the Scenes of Seinfeld: When Success Didn’t Equal Equal Pay Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld | Credits: NBC
Despite being one of the most beloved sitcoms ever, Seinfeld harbored...
- 10/21/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Seinfeld witnessed some of its funniest moments when the parents of our iconic leads graced selected episodes. The NBC show often featured the parents as supporting characters. Surprisingly, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character Elaine Benes’ parents could never be a prominent part of the show.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes in Seinfeld | Credits: Castle Rock Entertainment
Although Elaine Benes’ mother was never shown in the NBC sitcom, her father Alton Benes was set to be a recurring character after his introduction in Season 2 Episode 3. It was a controversial on-set incident by the late actor Lawrence Tierney that forced Alton Benes to never get another appearance.
Seinfeld, often hailed as one of the greatest sitcoms ever, provided immense laughs to the audiences. But hardly anyone expected Tierney to create a scary environment on set.
Lawrence Tierney’s problematic humor made the Seinfeld cast uncomfortable Lawrence Tierney as Alton Benes in Seinfeld | Credits: Castle...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes in Seinfeld | Credits: Castle Rock Entertainment
Although Elaine Benes’ mother was never shown in the NBC sitcom, her father Alton Benes was set to be a recurring character after his introduction in Season 2 Episode 3. It was a controversial on-set incident by the late actor Lawrence Tierney that forced Alton Benes to never get another appearance.
Seinfeld, often hailed as one of the greatest sitcoms ever, provided immense laughs to the audiences. But hardly anyone expected Tierney to create a scary environment on set.
Lawrence Tierney’s problematic humor made the Seinfeld cast uncomfortable Lawrence Tierney as Alton Benes in Seinfeld | Credits: Castle...
- 10/20/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The life of a child actor can be a Faustian bargain. On the one hand, these kids get to play make-believe for hours at a time, and if their parents don't mess things up, make enough money in the process to secure their futures. On the other, without the maturity to handle the spotlight and all its temptations appropriately, things can go very wrong, especially if their childhood cuteness doesn't translate into adult charisma as they age out of the parts that made them successful.
Sometimes fans just won't let child stars grow up. Sometimes, it's just baggage that needs to be overcome, like when Brie Larson's child actor experience made her hesitant to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They might realize that they never should have played the roles they did, especially if they're R-rated. Not every child actor wants to keep acting either. For those who decide...
Sometimes fans just won't let child stars grow up. Sometimes, it's just baggage that needs to be overcome, like when Brie Larson's child actor experience made her hesitant to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They might realize that they never should have played the roles they did, especially if they're R-rated. Not every child actor wants to keep acting either. For those who decide...
- 10/19/2024
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- Slash Film
Jerry Seinfeld with his observational comedy has several accolades throughout his life. Not only this, but he’s also the genius behind the NBC hit sitcom Seinfeld and played a fictionalized version of himself. The show ran for a remarkable nine seasons and also brought the comedian a lot of acclaim. But along with this, he’s also not new when it comes to sparking controversies.
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld | Credits: NBC
In one such contentious moment, he blamed the extreme left for ruining the comedy genre. This was something that didn’t sit well with a lot of people. However, it seems that the comedian had a change of heart and has now apologized for his past comments.
Jerry Seinfeld Apologizes and Reverses Stance on Comedy’s Decline
Jerry Seinfeld brought Seinfeld out in the open and made it one of the most sought-after shows in the comedy genre.
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld | Credits: NBC
In one such contentious moment, he blamed the extreme left for ruining the comedy genre. This was something that didn’t sit well with a lot of people. However, it seems that the comedian had a change of heart and has now apologized for his past comments.
Jerry Seinfeld Apologizes and Reverses Stance on Comedy’s Decline
Jerry Seinfeld brought Seinfeld out in the open and made it one of the most sought-after shows in the comedy genre.
- 10/17/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Entertainment (Spe) has expanded its Fast Channel reach in Europe on the eve of MIPCOM.
With Fast set to once again be on the agenda at the Cannes confab, Sony has rolled out its 54-strong channel roster in Europe to two new platforms: Vidaa and Titan Os.
Starting in Q4 of this year, Vidaa will carry the Sony One portfolio in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain, while Titan Os will carry Sony One in these same territories as well as the Nordics at launch. In addition, TiVo+, which was announced in April, will soon carry the Sony One channels in Austria.
Deadline revealed earlier this year that Spe had launched Fast channels in Europe with the likes of Seinfeld, Breaking Bad and Bewitched becoming available on the Sony One portfolio following the deal struck with LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus and TiVo+.
Sony One consists of channels focused on comedy,...
With Fast set to once again be on the agenda at the Cannes confab, Sony has rolled out its 54-strong channel roster in Europe to two new platforms: Vidaa and Titan Os.
Starting in Q4 of this year, Vidaa will carry the Sony One portfolio in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain, while Titan Os will carry Sony One in these same territories as well as the Nordics at launch. In addition, TiVo+, which was announced in April, will soon carry the Sony One channels in Austria.
Deadline revealed earlier this year that Spe had launched Fast channels in Europe with the likes of Seinfeld, Breaking Bad and Bewitched becoming available on the Sony One portfolio following the deal struck with LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus and TiVo+.
Sony One consists of channels focused on comedy,...
- 10/17/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After Homicide: Life on the Street landed on Peacock several weeks back, Fremantle has struck its first major deals for the remastered version of NBC’s iconic police series, while senior international exec Bob McCourt has teased a potential remake.
Israel’s Yes and Canada’s Bell Media have picked up Homicide, with more deals close, we understand. Starring Andre Braugher, Yaphet Kotto and Melissa Leo, the show based on David Simon’s book ran for more than 100 episodes and seven seasons in the 1990s and is considered by many to be a precursor to Simon’s The Wire. The HD remastered version launched on Peacock over the summer, and Fremantle, which holds non-u.S. rights, is prioritizing at MIPCOM Cannes, according to Fremantle Commercial and International COO McCourt, who said Homicide “revolutionized the crime genre.”
“We’ve known for a year that this is coming and have been...
Israel’s Yes and Canada’s Bell Media have picked up Homicide, with more deals close, we understand. Starring Andre Braugher, Yaphet Kotto and Melissa Leo, the show based on David Simon’s book ran for more than 100 episodes and seven seasons in the 1990s and is considered by many to be a precursor to Simon’s The Wire. The HD remastered version launched on Peacock over the summer, and Fremantle, which holds non-u.S. rights, is prioritizing at MIPCOM Cannes, according to Fremantle Commercial and International COO McCourt, who said Homicide “revolutionized the crime genre.”
“We’ve known for a year that this is coming and have been...
- 10/16/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld is walking back comments he made earlier this year blaming political correctness ruining comedy.
In a new interview, the Unfrosted director is expressing his regret for blaming the “extreme left” killing humor.
“I did an interview with The New Yorker, and I said that the extreme left has suppressed the art of comedy,” Seinfeld said on Breaking Bread with Tom Papa. “I did say that. That’s not true. It’s not true.”
Seinfeld started his mea culpa saying, “There were two things that I have to say I regret saying and that I have to take back.”
The comedian started by saying, “One of them, I didn’t say but people think I did so just the same. I said I don’t play colleges because the kids are too PC and you can’t do comedy for them.”
Seinfeld said he never said it and noted...
In a new interview, the Unfrosted director is expressing his regret for blaming the “extreme left” killing humor.
“I did an interview with The New Yorker, and I said that the extreme left has suppressed the art of comedy,” Seinfeld said on Breaking Bread with Tom Papa. “I did say that. That’s not true. It’s not true.”
Seinfeld started his mea culpa saying, “There were two things that I have to say I regret saying and that I have to take back.”
The comedian started by saying, “One of them, I didn’t say but people think I did so just the same. I said I don’t play colleges because the kids are too PC and you can’t do comedy for them.”
Seinfeld said he never said it and noted...
- 10/16/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this year, Jerry Seinfeld made some comments about the current state of comedy and blamed the “extreme left” for the demise of the TV sitcom. “This is the result of the extreme left and PC crap and people worrying so much about offending other people,” Seinfeld said. “When you write a script and it goes into four or five different hands, committees, groups: ‘Here’s our thought about this joke.’ Well, that’s the end of your comedy.” Seinfeld is now taking those comments back, telling his friend and fellow comedian Tom Papa on the Breaking Bread podcast that he regrets it.
“I said that the ‘extreme left’ has suppressed the art of comedy. I did say that. That’s not true,” Seinfeld said. “It’s not true. If you’re a champion skier, you can put the gates anywhere you want on the mountain and you’re going to make the gate.
“I said that the ‘extreme left’ has suppressed the art of comedy. I did say that. That’s not true,” Seinfeld said. “It’s not true. If you’re a champion skier, you can put the gates anywhere you want on the mountain and you’re going to make the gate.
- 10/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Jerry Seinfeld is an icon in the comedy industry, and it is no mystery how he managed to establish himself as one of the best stand-up and improvisation actors on television. Over the years, he has also gotten himself in hot waters for some of his lines as well as other controversies.
Credits: Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld / NBC
His career started in 1976, and since then, he has worked his way into appearing on famed night talk shows, as well as starring in his own sitcom. He remained popular even after Seinfeld concluded, but it’s also worth noting that some of his scandals and issues affected his career.
Jerry Seinfeld Faced Defamation Case After Mocking An Author on TV
Jerry Seinfeld’s wife, Jessica, was accused of plagiarism by cookbook author Missy Chase Lapine for her published work entitled Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food.
Credits: Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld / NBC
His career started in 1976, and since then, he has worked his way into appearing on famed night talk shows, as well as starring in his own sitcom. He remained popular even after Seinfeld concluded, but it’s also worth noting that some of his scandals and issues affected his career.
Jerry Seinfeld Faced Defamation Case After Mocking An Author on TV
Jerry Seinfeld’s wife, Jessica, was accused of plagiarism by cookbook author Missy Chase Lapine for her published work entitled Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food.
- 10/15/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld’s hit show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee served up plenty of laughs, but when asked why most of his guests were white, Seinfeld’s answer left everyone in awkward silence. In a moment that could only be described as a major yikes, Seinfeld gave a response so tone-deaf, it’s practically cringeworthy TV history.
Jerry Seinfeld in Unfrosted | Credits: Columbus 81 Productions
With the whole world watching, he missed the mark, coming off as wildly uneducated on the matter of diversity. Instead of addressing the question thoughtfully, Seinfeld’s reply hit all the wrong notes, making him the center of a controversy he probably never saw coming. It was a moment that proved even the king of comedy could bomb—just not in the way anyone expected.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Cringe-Worthy Excuse for a Mostly White Guest List on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Credits: Jerry Seinfeld...
Jerry Seinfeld in Unfrosted | Credits: Columbus 81 Productions
With the whole world watching, he missed the mark, coming off as wildly uneducated on the matter of diversity. Instead of addressing the question thoughtfully, Seinfeld’s reply hit all the wrong notes, making him the center of a controversy he probably never saw coming. It was a moment that proved even the king of comedy could bomb—just not in the way anyone expected.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Cringe-Worthy Excuse for a Mostly White Guest List on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Credits: Jerry Seinfeld...
- 10/14/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld is famous for his sharp wit and observational humor, but sometimes even the best of comedians cross the line and end up offending some with their otherwise harmless jokes. And Seinfeld very well knows this experience, having infamously ended up eating his own tall claims once.
Jerry Seinfeld | Credit: Unfrosted / Netflix
Back in 2019, the comedian claimed that some other talk shows had been copying his talk show, but as fate would have it, his accusations didn’t hold for too long and he had to apologize.
When Jerry Seinfeld Claimed Other Shows Were Copying His Show Idea
Jerry Seinfeld, for the better part of his career, has shocked and amazed viewers with his impeccable talent and comedy career. An actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Seinfeld is probably known best for the sitcom, Seinfeld.
Jerry Seinfeld in an episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | Credit: Netflix
However,...
Jerry Seinfeld | Credit: Unfrosted / Netflix
Back in 2019, the comedian claimed that some other talk shows had been copying his talk show, but as fate would have it, his accusations didn’t hold for too long and he had to apologize.
When Jerry Seinfeld Claimed Other Shows Were Copying His Show Idea
Jerry Seinfeld, for the better part of his career, has shocked and amazed viewers with his impeccable talent and comedy career. An actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Seinfeld is probably known best for the sitcom, Seinfeld.
Jerry Seinfeld in an episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | Credit: Netflix
However,...
- 10/14/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
For a show with 180 episodes, "Seinfeld" has oddly few stinkers. Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld's magnum opus took the TV landscape by storm throughout the '90s, but the show still remains fresh –- and funnier than almost anything else on television, before or since. Across its nine seasons, "Seinfeld" honed and then perfected its distinctive style of comedy, bringing viewers increasingly labyrinthine and rewarding standalone stories of misunderstandings, faux pas, and assorted disasters –- all memorably set in the creators' unpredictable vision of New York City.
For all its greatness, though, "Seinfeld" has a few low points, and I don't just mean the clip shows. Its first season doesn't start off particularly strong, though its early episodes build a solid platform onto which later, more intricate comedic plots can expand. Likewise, season 4 spends long stretches of time focused on George (Jason Alexander) and Jerry's (Seinfeld) attempt to write a TV show,...
For all its greatness, though, "Seinfeld" has a few low points, and I don't just mean the clip shows. Its first season doesn't start off particularly strong, though its early episodes build a solid platform onto which later, more intricate comedic plots can expand. Likewise, season 4 spends long stretches of time focused on George (Jason Alexander) and Jerry's (Seinfeld) attempt to write a TV show,...
- 10/13/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Today host Carson Daly has been open about his mental health struggles. He annually attends the Project Healthy Minds Gala. More so, he also works hard to advocate for mental health awareness. At this year’s Gala, Daly opened up about something interesting that has really helped him with his mental health balance.
Here is what Daly said he is doing that has helped him get better.
Carson Daly Talks Mental Health Condition
Carson Daly was at the Project Healthy Minds Gala this year with his Today co-host, Savannah Guthrie. He took the time in an interview to reflect on the last year and how he has really come out of a tough time in his life since that appearance.
Carson Daly-YouTube
“One year ago I was at this event at maybe one of the lower points in my mental health,” Daly said in an interview (via Page Six). “Physically and mentally,...
Here is what Daly said he is doing that has helped him get better.
Carson Daly Talks Mental Health Condition
Carson Daly was at the Project Healthy Minds Gala this year with his Today co-host, Savannah Guthrie. He took the time in an interview to reflect on the last year and how he has really come out of a tough time in his life since that appearance.
Carson Daly-YouTube
“One year ago I was at this event at maybe one of the lower points in my mental health,” Daly said in an interview (via Page Six). “Physically and mentally,...
- 10/13/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Team Trump faced off against Team Harris on Saturday Night Live‘s version of Family Feud, with the former president unable to form a coherent response to the question, “Name something you keep in your glove compartment.”
While Trump had anticipated being joined by his wife, Melania, she was nowhere to be seen–similar to her absence on the campaign trail in recent months.
“It’s so strange,” said Trump (James Austin Johnson). “I could have sworn she was standing right beside me about two years ago. But in her place,...
While Trump had anticipated being joined by his wife, Melania, she was nowhere to be seen–similar to her absence on the campaign trail in recent months.
“It’s so strange,” said Trump (James Austin Johnson). “I could have sworn she was standing right beside me about two years ago. But in her place,...
- 10/13/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
Saturday Night Live mocked Donald Trump’s refusal to do another debate and instead had him face off with Kamala Harris in Family Feud.
With Kenan Thompson as emcee Steve Harvey, the cold open brought back the election-season regulars: Maya Rudolph as Harris, joined by her “family” of Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff, Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz and Dana Carvey as Joe Biden. James Austin Johnson was joined by Mikey Day as Don Jr. and Bowen Yang as Jd Vance, with one spot missing for Melania Trump.
“It’s so strange. I could have sworn she was standing right beside me about two years ago,” Trump said, as Harvey introduced the team players.
As Trump and Harris faced off before the buzzers, the former president told Harvey, “I’m telling you Steve, she’s going to be very horrible at this game. She’s a low Iq person. The...
With Kenan Thompson as emcee Steve Harvey, the cold open brought back the election-season regulars: Maya Rudolph as Harris, joined by her “family” of Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff, Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz and Dana Carvey as Joe Biden. James Austin Johnson was joined by Mikey Day as Don Jr. and Bowen Yang as Jd Vance, with one spot missing for Melania Trump.
“It’s so strange. I could have sworn she was standing right beside me about two years ago,” Trump said, as Harvey introduced the team players.
As Trump and Harris faced off before the buzzers, the former president told Harvey, “I’m telling you Steve, she’s going to be very horrible at this game. She’s a low Iq person. The...
- 10/13/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
According to some Seinfeld conspiracy theorists, Swiss watch brand Rolex Sa may have spent $4 million on the most ambitious and unholy product placement campaign of all time, wielding the most cutting-edge computer graphics technology of 1996.
Here in the real world, sitcom legend and anti-woke warrior Jerry Seinfeld is almost as big an enthusiast of luxury watches as he is of luxury cars. He’s gushed about his precious collection to GQ in the past, and the vintage timepieces he sports on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and in interviews have been the subject of deep-dives and fan catalogs among the celebrity-watch-watcher community.
As a 70-year-old New Yorker with more money and more time than he knows what to do with, Seinfeld is, theoretically, the perfect poster boy for Rolex collectors — and, if the fan theories are true, Rolex has been planning for such an eventuality for almost 30 years.
Over in the Seinfeld subreddit,...
Here in the real world, sitcom legend and anti-woke warrior Jerry Seinfeld is almost as big an enthusiast of luxury watches as he is of luxury cars. He’s gushed about his precious collection to GQ in the past, and the vintage timepieces he sports on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and in interviews have been the subject of deep-dives and fan catalogs among the celebrity-watch-watcher community.
As a 70-year-old New Yorker with more money and more time than he knows what to do with, Seinfeld is, theoretically, the perfect poster boy for Rolex collectors — and, if the fan theories are true, Rolex has been planning for such an eventuality for almost 30 years.
Over in the Seinfeld subreddit,...
- 10/12/2024
- Cracked
The Young and the Restless recently surprised us with an unexpected casting. Amy Lewis, a character not seen since 1988, will return to Genoa City on October 29, and the great Valarie Pettiford will play her.
What You Need to Know About Amy Lewis
Back in the day, Amy Lewis was a supporting character who was sweet and supportive. When Pettiford reintroduces Amy to the people of Genoa City — many of whom are still around after all these years — it’ll be wonderful to see how much the character has changed. After all, if you’ve seen Pettiford in any of her roles, like the late great Upn sitcom Half & Half, she’s naturally larger-than-life.
Here’s what you need to know about Amy Lewis:
The Og Amy Lews was Stephanie E. Williams, who played the character from 1983 to 1988 before she moved on to play Dr. Simone Hardy on General Hospital...
What You Need to Know About Amy Lewis
Back in the day, Amy Lewis was a supporting character who was sweet and supportive. When Pettiford reintroduces Amy to the people of Genoa City — many of whom are still around after all these years — it’ll be wonderful to see how much the character has changed. After all, if you’ve seen Pettiford in any of her roles, like the late great Upn sitcom Half & Half, she’s naturally larger-than-life.
Here’s what you need to know about Amy Lewis:
The Og Amy Lews was Stephanie E. Williams, who played the character from 1983 to 1988 before she moved on to play Dr. Simone Hardy on General Hospital...
- 10/11/2024
- by Tina Charles
- Soap Hub
In the first episode of People Overheard Talking About FX’s The English Teacher, two hosts set the scene: They are at Pressed Juicery, listening to two moms talking about television.
“She overhears juice mom talking about this TV show,” one says. “And not just any TV show. She’s like, this is the best comedy since Seinfeld. The show is called the English Teacher. It’s on FX.”
“Have you seen it?” the co-host asks.
“No, I haven’t seen it, but I’ve heard it’s supposed to be really funny,” she responds.
The eight-minute episode moves quickly, assuming the rhythm of any normal podcast duo engaged in conversation on their chosen topic. At times, the discussion edges into intense promotional material, singing the praises of English Teacher creator and star Brian Jordan Alvarez.
“He’s got that, like… kind of awkward but, like, endearing energy,” the co-host says at one point.
“She overhears juice mom talking about this TV show,” one says. “And not just any TV show. She’s like, this is the best comedy since Seinfeld. The show is called the English Teacher. It’s on FX.”
“Have you seen it?” the co-host asks.
“No, I haven’t seen it, but I’ve heard it’s supposed to be really funny,” she responds.
The eight-minute episode moves quickly, assuming the rhythm of any normal podcast duo engaged in conversation on their chosen topic. At times, the discussion edges into intense promotional material, singing the praises of English Teacher creator and star Brian Jordan Alvarez.
“He’s got that, like… kind of awkward but, like, endearing energy,” the co-host says at one point.
- 10/11/2024
- by Zoe G. Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
I will admit that I’m not a regular listener to Rainn Wilson’s podcast. I also have no ill will toward the man, and do feel it’s unfair that he’s been so thoroughly pigeonholed as Dwight from The Office. I actually thought he was fantastic in Super, from James Gunn’s pre-Guardians days. However, a recent clip from his podcast, Soul Boom, perfectly encapsulates that awkward moment when you find that someone you felt was a kindred spirit may not, in fact, share the same experience with you that you think they do.
It’s a segment in which Wilson attempts to delve into Bryan Cranston’s thoughts about being stuck forever being known only as Walter White; I’d assume inspired by feeling a sense of connection to his personal prison of Dwighthood. Specifically, he prompts Cranston, “Tell me about your relationship with Walter White,...
It’s a segment in which Wilson attempts to delve into Bryan Cranston’s thoughts about being stuck forever being known only as Walter White; I’d assume inspired by feeling a sense of connection to his personal prison of Dwighthood. Specifically, he prompts Cranston, “Tell me about your relationship with Walter White,...
- 10/11/2024
- Cracked
Was Rome’s decree to Sol a “threat” or an “ultimatum”? (Tomato, tomahto?) In Wednesday’s episode of Survivor, the beef between the tribemates was charred to a crisp after the losing Lavo tribe was faced with yet another contentious vote. But the story of who was in control varies depending on who you ask. Spoiler alert: It was Genevieve. Who even is Genevieve, you ask? Read on to find out!
But before we tackle the Lavo drama, ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to… the Breadwinners! (Naming alliances is typically a Big Brother thing, but hey, let’s go with it.
But before we tackle the Lavo drama, ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to… the Breadwinners! (Naming alliances is typically a Big Brother thing, but hey, let’s go with it.
- 10/10/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
From ‘Curb’ to ‘The Comeback,’ HBO knows comedy.
Writing a list of the top HBO comedy TV shows of all time is hard because it’s subjective. What I think is funny and what you think is funny is different – and we’re both right (except I’m more right). Still, it’s fun to do and I can use the release of the new HBO comedy TV series “The Franchise” as an excuse to do it.
With new episodes dropping on Sunday nights, “The Franchise” follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie as they showcase the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking. Sam Mendes is co-creator, so he’s bound to bring the realism having spent years and years of his life making franchise movies. More importantly – as this list will exemplify - HBO knows comedy. So, here are the top 7 HBO comedy TV shows of...
Writing a list of the top HBO comedy TV shows of all time is hard because it’s subjective. What I think is funny and what you think is funny is different – and we’re both right (except I’m more right). Still, it’s fun to do and I can use the release of the new HBO comedy TV series “The Franchise” as an excuse to do it.
With new episodes dropping on Sunday nights, “The Franchise” follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie as they showcase the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking. Sam Mendes is co-creator, so he’s bound to bring the realism having spent years and years of his life making franchise movies. More importantly – as this list will exemplify - HBO knows comedy. So, here are the top 7 HBO comedy TV shows of...
- 10/9/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Larry David could have had a bright future as an action-comedy hero if a certain Saturday Night Live clone had survived long enough to make its own sketch-to-movie adaptations — after all, Enter The Matzoi: The Movie couldn’t have done that much worse at the box office than MacGruber.
The legendary Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator’s brief career in sketch comedy is best remembered for his Saturday Night Live era, during which David quit the show in a fit of rage halfway through his first and only season before returning to work the next day as if nothing had happened. David’s SNL antics formed the basis of one of the most iconic Seinfeld episodes ever with “The Revenge,” but it wasn’t David’s first memorable and slightly disastrous brush with televised sketch comedy. In his first-ever TV comedy job, David served as a staff writer and...
The legendary Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator’s brief career in sketch comedy is best remembered for his Saturday Night Live era, during which David quit the show in a fit of rage halfway through his first and only season before returning to work the next day as if nothing had happened. David’s SNL antics formed the basis of one of the most iconic Seinfeld episodes ever with “The Revenge,” but it wasn’t David’s first memorable and slightly disastrous brush with televised sketch comedy. In his first-ever TV comedy job, David served as a staff writer and...
- 10/9/2024
- Cracked
Does fiction really reflect reality, or is it the other way around? It’s the election year in the United States that brought Veep back to the top of the ratings charts, five years after it ended. The show was super popular in its time, but it feels completely timeless, showing people that politics will always have an impact.
Still from season seven of Veep (Credits: HBO)
Recently, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played the character that made her famous, spoke about Selina Meyer and how people still remember her. She boldly admitted that, even though she doesn’t like it, there’s a lot of comparison between the fictional politician Selina Meyer and one of the current presidential candidates.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Admitted That Her Character In Veep Resembles Donald Trump Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer in Veep (Credits: HBO)
The new generation of voters can gain a better understanding of the political world by watching Veep,...
Still from season seven of Veep (Credits: HBO)
Recently, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played the character that made her famous, spoke about Selina Meyer and how people still remember her. She boldly admitted that, even though she doesn’t like it, there’s a lot of comparison between the fictional politician Selina Meyer and one of the current presidential candidates.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Admitted That Her Character In Veep Resembles Donald Trump Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer in Veep (Credits: HBO)
The new generation of voters can gain a better understanding of the political world by watching Veep,...
- 10/7/2024
- by Catherine Delgado
- FandomWire
Some of the best episodes of Seinfeld were based on real stories from the writers’ personal lives, be it an embarrassing dating anecdote or a kooky holiday invented by an alcoholic father. But the show occasionally took inspiration from real-world events, too. Some examples of this trend are more obvious, like the time Kramer fled from the cops with an accused murderer in a white Ford Bronco.
But other allusions to news stories were more subtle and easier to miss, especially now that three whole decades have passed. So, with the help of the hosts of The Place to Be: A Seinfeld Podcast, here are some of the Seinfeld storylines that you may not have known were ripped from the headlines, such as…
[subtitle]‘The Sponge’ Originated with an NPR Segment [/subtitle]
We all remember the time Elaine went full Tommy Lee Jones from The Fugitive on the city of New York...
But other allusions to news stories were more subtle and easier to miss, especially now that three whole decades have passed. So, with the help of the hosts of The Place to Be: A Seinfeld Podcast, here are some of the Seinfeld storylines that you may not have known were ripped from the headlines, such as…
[subtitle]‘The Sponge’ Originated with an NPR Segment [/subtitle]
We all remember the time Elaine went full Tommy Lee Jones from The Fugitive on the city of New York...
- 10/7/2024
- Cracked
On Sunday morning Ina Garten, the host of Be My Guest, welcomes the celebrated actor, comedian, writer, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus to her show. During this episode, Julia shares stories from her illustrious career, including her experiences at Saturday Night Live and her podcast, “Wiser Than Me.” She also reflects on memorable moments from “Seinfeld,” […]
Be My Guest with Ina Garten: Julia Louis-Dreyfus...
Be My Guest with Ina Garten: Julia Louis-Dreyfus...
- 10/4/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
- 10/4/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
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