Late Laughs for the week of December 4 - 10
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
As a performer, there are three things you don't want to follow: animals, children or a fascist takeover of your country — "Cabaret" aside.
[With regard to] Dr. Oz, losing this [election] is a huge blow for the far right of Pennsylvania, which in Oz's case is New Jersey.
TV try-outs: 'Test Kitchen' seeks 'Next Generation'
Jeannie Mai Jenkins hosts “America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation”
The hunt for new cast/team member is on for "America's Test Kitchen" (or "ATK"), and the hiring process is about to play out before our very own eyes.
New Releases for the week of December 4 - 10
Clerks III
After Randal (Anderson) suffers a heart attack, he realizes changes need to be made and decides to make a movie about his life at a little convenience store called the Quick Stop. Randal enlists fellow clerks Dante (O'Halloran), Elias (Fehrman), Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) to help him with his project, and as Randal's movie gets made, friendships are tested, shady deals are made and the group learns to appreciate the little things — especially given how fragile life has proven to be.
Director: Kevin Smith. Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Amy Sedaris, Austin Zajur, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Harley Quinn Smith. 2022. 100 mins. Comedy.
Medieval
The throne of the Holy Roman Empire is now vacant, and fighting for its control are King Wenceslas (Roden) of Bohemia and King Sigismund (Goode) of Hungary. Soon, Czech mercenary leader Jan Zizka (Foster) is hired by Lord Boresh (Caine) to carry out a kidnapping that could turn the tides of battle. But when Jan falls in love, the mission goes south. His next move will determine if a king takes the throne or if the power is to be restored to his people.
Director: Petr Jákl. Stars: Ben Foster, Sophie Lowe, Michael Caine, Til Schweiger, William Moseley, Matthew Goode, Karel Roden, Werner Daehn, Roland Møller. 2022. 126 mins. Action.
Ashgrove
Leading scientist Jennifer Ashgrove (Brugel) lives in a world where the water supply is tainted, and drinking it is fatal. Harrowed by the public's demand for a solution, she retreats to the countryside with her husband to take a much-needed mental break. Unfortunately, their marriage is rocky at best and their time together begins to head into far more troubling territory. As things reach a boiling point, the two realize that their ability to resolve their issues could actually determine the outcome of the pressing water crisis.
Director: Jeremy LaLonde. Stars: Amanda Brugel, Jonas Chernick, Shawn Doyle, Natalie Brown, Christine Horne, Sugith Varughese. 2022. 92 mins. Drama.
'Hamilton' as an Olympian: Miranda to guest star in 'Percy Jackson' series
Lin-Manuel Miranda to star in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”
'Hamilton' as an Olympian: Award-winning actor, director, producer and Broadway show creator Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," 2020) recently booked a guest-starring role in Disney 's upcoming "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series.
Q: Was that Gerard Butler I saw in "Tomorrow Never Dies"? He's only on screen for a minute, but I feel like it was him.
You're overestimating his screen time by about 50 seconds, but otherwise you're exactly right.
A young Gerard Butler, nine years before he became an action superstar with "300" (2006), appeared as an unnamed seaman on a ship that's under attack in the 1997 James Bond movie "Tomorrow Never Dies."
He could very easily have ended up as an uncredited extra, but his character does get one line: "Sir, we're now 14 degrees down by the stern."
Heat up the holidays: CBS launches 'Fit for Christmas' and other films
Amanda Kloots and Paul Greene in “Fit for Christmas”
Q: I love the theme to "The Big Bang Theory." Does that band do any other theme songs?
Fan-favorite Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies has appeared on countless TV and film soundtracks over the years, but usually just for the single use of hits from it large catalogue. "The Big Bang Theory" theme song is the main exception — it wrote an original tune specifically for the show — but it's not the only one. And the other example is a lot less fun.
Q: I must have missed something: What happened to Frank on "American Pickers"? What is he doing now?
What you missed was Frank Fritz being fired from the long-running History show and a subsequent very public feud between its three stars.
Fritz had been off the show since 2020. At first, it was claimed that he left to deal with health problems, but Frank himself said afterward that his fight with co-host Mike Wolfe preceded his health battles.
Late Laughs for the week of November 27 - December 3
Late Night With Seth Meyers
Former president Trump is reportedly planning to formally announce his presidential campaign on Nov. 14. No word yet on his choice for VP or first lady.
The New York City marathon was held yesterday, and Kenyan runner Evans Chebet was the men's champion with a time of two hours, eight minutes and 41 seconds. Two hours, eight minutes and 41 seconds: the fastest anyone has ever gotten from Staten Island to Central Park.
Imitation game: 'Snack vs. Chef' arrives on Netflix
Hari Kondabolu, Helen Park, Ali Bouzari and Megan Stalter from "Snack vs. Chef"
Have you ever paused mid-snack, looked at your brand-name treat and wondered if you could make a homemade version?