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Late Laughs for the week of July 19 - 25, 2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon

Billy Crystal is here! And we have Gov. Jeb Bush tonight! Fresh off his announcement that he's running for president. We were also gonna have Donald Trump as well, but last time we checked he was STILL giving his speech.

 

Yep, Trump is running for president and he's wasting no time getting down to business. In fact, just after his announcement, he demanded to see Jeb Bush's birth certificate.

Telling Tut's tale: Egypt's most famous pharaoh is headed to Spike

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Ben Kingsley stars in “Tut”

Ben Kingsley stars in “Tut”

Telling Tut's tale: The story of one of history's most fascinating figures is coming to the screen. Starting Sunday, July 19, Spike is peeling back the burial mask and traveling back in time to tell the story of the life of the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun -- known to millions around the world as the Egyptian King Tut.

That is the question: 'Why? With Hannibal Buress' exemplifies the comedian's hilarious perspective on life

Author: 
Rory MacDonald-Gauthier / TV Media
Hannibal Buress stars in “Why? With Hannibal Buress”

Hannibal Buress stars in “Why? With Hannibal Buress”

Stand-up comedy is generally a comedian's perspective on life, people and the world around them. Whether it's a skewed look at radical day-to-day interactions they have with others or shots at themselves with self-deprecating humor, a comedian often asks themselves one question: "Why?"

Burgers, beer and bliss: Chef Michael Symon is taking a Friday night roadtrip

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Michael Symon hosts “Burgers, Brew & ‘Que”

Michael Symon hosts “Burgers, Brew & ‘Que”

Barbecue. It comes up a lot at this time of year, but there's a good reason for it: nothing says summer quite like the smell of smoke mixing with the mouth-watering scent of slowly cooking meat.

True Detective, on HBO

Taylor Kitsch stars as highway patrol officer Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran trying to outrun a difficult past in this mystery drama. This season, the acclaimed series follows a murder investigation that brings together three law enforcement officers and a career criminal.

Taylor Kitsch in "True Detective"
Taylor Kitsch in "True Detective"

Hell on Wheels, on AMC

Anson Mount returns as Cullen Bohannon, who travels to the rough railroad town of Truckee, California, in the new season of this drama. Tasked with tunneling through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Cullen struggles to lead a new workforce.

Anson Mount stars in "Hell on Wheels"
Anson Mount stars in "Hell on Wheels"

Recaps for the week of July 13 - 17

Author: 
Andrew Sawyer / TV Media
Christian LeBlanc stars in “The Young and the Restless”

Christian LeBlanc stars in “The Young and the Restless”

The Bold and the Beautiful

A tender moment occurs between Maya and Julius when he makes a commitment to her. In separate conversations, Vivienne and Nicole confront Julius about his sudden shift in attitude toward Maya. Julius then puts Rick to the test to find out exactly how committed he is to Maya. Maya's parents see her in her true element for the very first time when she takes the lead on stage. Nicole and Zende's bond only grows stronger as they recount childhood memories to one another. Aly voices opposition to Ridge's announcement that Maya will be the face of the new California Freedom Line. Wyatt comforts Ivy after she witnesses Steffy and Liam flirting at the fashion show.

Days of Our Lives

Abigail panics when she discovers that she is pregnant, and she places Kayla in a tough spot as she tries to figure it out whether Chad or Ben is the father. As Hope tries to stop Abigail from making a huge mistake, Stefano finally reveals to Chad the real reason he wants his son to be with Abigail. Daniel grows suspicious of how much Victor was aware of Xander's activities. After Nicole confronts her about her deception, Serena finds herself in hot water as she tries to get the dirt on Xander. After someone overhears a conversation between Nicole and Eric, Nicole worries that Serena knows her secret. JJ becomes upset when he sees Kyle hitting on Paige and then makes a big decision in order to protect her. Later, Paige confronts JJ for interfering in her life yet again. A heartfelt conversation with Eric causes Eve to reconsider her plans for revenge.

General Hospital

Elizabeth receives some shocking news. Jake and Monica enjoy a pleasant visit with one another. Lulu confronts Dante about his actions. Luke is stunned when he walks in on Tracy with someone. Nikolas makes a startling confession. Silas issues a warning to Morgan. Sonny has a proposition for Carly. Later, Sonny's organization takes a hit. Ric begins to mess with Nina's already unstable mental state, and Nina ends up reaching out to Silas for help. At the same time, Morgan asks some questions of Denise about what she shared with Silas. Kiki turns to Michael for a favor. Franco tries to obtain some evidence from Scott. Franco is completely stunned when he finds Madeline and Ric together. Alexis and Julian decide to spice things up a bit in their relationship.

The Young and the Restless

At the GCAC, Lily is surprised when Devon supports her, but she still doesn't believe Cane will forgive her for her affair with Joe. Later, Lauren and Cane confront Michael with some hard truths about the pain he's caused. "Gabriel" holds a meeting with Chelsea, Billy, Nick and Victoria to come up with a mission statement for Newman-Abbott. At the hospital, Phyllis catches Marisa in Jack's room and demands to know what she's doing there. Cane shows up at the GCAC and punches Joe. At Victor's office, Phyllis goes to Ashley for help, and Nick gives them both an earful for working against his father. Michael grills Sage for more information on "Gabriel," and Sage soon warns Adam about the questions. Kyle tells Summer he chooses her over the family business. Nikki turns to Neil for some much needed support after a fight with Victor.

Q: Who plays the role of Machete in the "Spy Kids" franchise? He seems out of place in a kids movie.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Whether or not the Machete character, played by Danny Trejo, is out of place in the "Spy Kids" movies is actually a complicated question.

The character, uncle to the titular kids, also has his own movie franchise, with "Machete" released in 2010 and "Machete Kills" in 2013. Uncle Machete, however, appeared in the first "Spy Kids" movie in 2001. So which is his "place"?

Brides Gone Styled, on TLC

Celebrity stylists Gretta Monahan and Robert Verdi use their expertise to help a mother who’s concerned that her daughter will show too much skin on her wedding day. Dance mom Miriah styles herself like Barbie and describes her dream style as “slutty with a touch of class."

Gretta Monahan and Robert Verdi in "Brides Gone Styled"
Robert Verdi in "Brides Gone Styled"

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, on FX

Denis Leary returns to television as Johnny Rock, a washed-up rocker who decides to try to get his old band back together after watching another band's sold-out reunion show. The new comedy also stars John Corbett and Elaine Hendrix.

Denis Leary stars in "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll"
Denis Leary stars in "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll"
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