Q: Who plays Virginia in "Happy Gilmore"? I recognize her eyes.
Virginia Venit, the kind public relations head who takes unorthodox golfer Happy (Adam Sandler, "Murder Mystery 2," 2023) under her wing in "Happy Gilmore" (1996), is played by Julie Bowen, an actress who would soon turn her eyes away from film and back to TV.
And that's probably how you know her. In particular, you likely know her from the long-running sitcom "Modern Family," in which she played stern but devoted mom Claire Dunphy for the show's 11-season run from 2009 to 2020.
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.
Bringing up the past: Banks headlines Flintstones spinoff
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.
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.
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.
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.
Q: Is Chris Isaak still acting?
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.
