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Round two: More 'Martha Cooks' arrives on Roku

Author: 
Caroline Collacutt / TV Media
Martha Stewart, seen here in "Martha Bakes," also hosts "Martha Cooks"

Martha Stewart, seen here in "Martha Bakes," also hosts "Martha Cooks"

Late Laughs for the week of April 2 - April 8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Today [March 7], the Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block JetBlue's merger with Spirit Airlines. It's actually positive news because lately when we hear about JetBlue merging with another airline, it's on the runway.

 

New Releases for the week of April 2 - 8

Confess, Fletch

Master sleuth “Fletch” (Hamm) has been framed! Or has he? When a priceless art collection goes missing and is held for ransom, it’s up to the master of disguises to solve the case. Making matters more complicated, the art belongs to the father of Fletch’s girlfriend, Angela (Izzo), and now Fletch is the prime suspect. Venturing from Italy to Boston, the bumbling detective works to clear his name and help save the treasures. Meanwhile, as friends, family and colleagues old and new begin to investigate, the only common consensus seems to be “confess, Fletch.”

Director: Greg Mottola. Stars: Jon Hamm, Lorenza Izzo, Kyle MacLachlan, Roy Wood Jr., Marcia Gay Harden, John Slattery. 98 mins. 2022. Comedy.

 

Living With Chucky

The iconic Child’s Play horror franchise steps into the spotlight once again in this retrospective documentary featuring new candid cast interviews and behind-the-scenes features. Unveiling the true leaps and laughs from cast and crew throughout the entire franchise, it’s the spotlight fans have long asked for. Celebrating the long-lasting impact of the films and the beloved red-headed demon doll, Chucky, this feature-length documentary is a must for slasher fans.

Director: Kyra Elise Gardner. Stars: Jennifer Tilly, Lin Shaye, Abigail Breslin, Brad Dourif, Alex Vincent, Marlon Wayans. 105 mins. 2022. Documentary/Horror

 

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series 25th Anniversary

It’s the year 2071 and five intergalactic wanderers travel through space on their ship, Bebop, collecting bounties and searching for fun. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this revolutionary, gateway anime series is presented in a complete bundle befitting the program that won over generations and crossed continents. Praised by critics as arguably the greatest anime series of all time for its distinct music, style and characters, it is truly one-of-a-kind, with a fan following that continues to grow worldwide thanks to its legacy and impact on the genre. Featuring all 26 episodes, along with numerous behind-the-scenes commentary tracks and retrospectives.

Director: Shinichiro Watanabe. Stars: Steve Blum, Beau Billingslea, Wendee Lee, Melissa Fahn. 650 minutes. 2023. Anime.

 

American Idol, on ABC

Moving on from the audition rounds, the competition enters the Hollywood Week stage. Returning as mentors, some of the show's alumni help the contestants build confidence and improve their stage presence ahead of their big performances.

Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan and others from "American Idol"
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest from "American Idol"

Bringing up the past: Banks headlines Flintstones spinoff

Author: 
Staff Writers / TV Media
Elizabeth Banks to lead voice cast of "Bedrock"

Elizabeth Banks to lead voice cast of "Bedrock"

Bringing up the past: Everything old is new again — even TV's most famous Stone Age family.

The Ten Commandments, on ABC

ABC's annual airing of Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic is a tradition that dates to 1973. Charlton Heston stars as Moses, who, upon discovering his Hebrew heritage, dedicates himself to liberating his people from captivity and leading them out of Egypt.

Charlton Heston in "The Ten Commandments"
Charlton Heston in "The Ten Commandments"

The Great American Joke Off, on CW

This new series is a celebration of jokes, gags, puns and one-liners. Each episode features teams of comedians telling as many jokes and delivering as many punchlines as possible. It's up to host Dulcé Sloan to determine the winner of each round.

Dulcé Sloan is the host of "The Great American Joke Off"
Dulcé Sloan is the host of "The Great American Joke Off"

Q: Is Chris Isaak still acting? 

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

After dabbling a little with acting in the '90s, it seems that rockabilly singer Chris Isaak has returned to his first love. 

These days, he's focusing on his music, touring extensively and recently releasing a new Christmas album. 

Young Sheldon, on CBS

A new episode airs tonight. The "Big Bang Theory" spinoff stars Iain Armitage as a younger version of Sheldon Cooper. While Sheldon deals with the world around him, his East Texas family must find a way to deal with him and his once-in-a-generation mind.

Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper in "Young Sheldon"
Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper in "Young Sheldon"

Gilded twang: CMT Music Awards name the year's top tracks

Author: 
Sarah Passingham / TV Media
Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini host the 2023 CMT Music Awards

Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini host the 2023 CMT Music Awards

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