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Late Laughs for the week of May 22 - 28

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

This weekend [April 16-17] we learned that Florida rejected 41% of new math textbooks. At least, they think it's 41%. For some reason they suck at math.

 

Not everyone is being so quick to go full-frontal face, because the MTA in New York City said it would keep its mask mandate in place. So, if you're riding the subway, remember: Masks are mandatory. Pants, still optional.

 

Fear the Walking Dead, on AMC

A new episode of this companion series to "The Walking Dead" airs this evening. Starring Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Colman Domingo, this spinoff returns to the origins of the outbreak and follows those struggling to survive and understand it.

Alycia Debnam-Carey stars in "Fear the Walking Dead"
Alycia Debnam-Carey stars in "Fear the Walking Dead"

On the case: Ramón Rodríguez is ABC's Will Trent

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Ramón Rodríguez to star in "Will Trent" at ABC

Ramón Rodríguez to star in "Will Trent" at ABC

On the case: ABC's planned adaptation of Karin Slaughter's Will Trent book series is one step closer to becoming reality.

'Messy History': Docuseries wraps on Food Network, discovery

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
A burger from "The Messy History of American Food"

A burger from "The Messy History of American Food"

Chicken wings can make for messy eating, but most of us don't seem to mind. According to the National Chicken Council's 2022 Wing Report, Americans likely consumed about 1.42 billion wings during Super Bowl LVI alone.

On the case: Ramón Rodríguez is ABC's Will Trent

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Ramón Rodríguez to star in "Will Trent" at ABC

Ramón Rodríguez to star in "Will Trent" at ABC

On the case: ABC's planned adaptation of Karin Slaughter's Will Trent book series is one step closer to becoming reality.

'Messy History': Docuseries wraps on Food Network, discovery

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
A burger from "The Messy History of American Food"

A burger from "The Messy History of American Food"

Chicken wings can make for messy eating, but most of us don't seem to mind. According to the National Chicken Council's 2022 Wing Report, Americans likely consumed about 1.42 billion wings during Super Bowl LVI alone.

Saturday Night Live, on NBC

Fun-loving skits and wild guest hosts return in a new episode of this live, late-night sketch-comedy staple. Lasting laughs and memorable moments have been made on this show, which began in 1975. Current stars include Cecily Strong and Colin Jost.

Pete Davidson of "Saturday Night Live"
Pete Davidson of "Saturday Night Live"

Musical Mondays: Game shows kick the week off on Fox

Author: 
Sarah Passingham / TV Media
Niecy Nash hosts "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"

Niecy Nash hosts "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"

Q: How do TV shows decide what order the cast is named in? Some shows change it up by season but others are always the same.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

I've got a disappointing answer for you: Credit order on TV is the result of nothing more — and nothing less — than constant, painstaking negotiation between producers, actors and, of course, their agents.

"You would be stunned by how many hours I spend arguing about things like this," one anonymous agent said in an article for Backstage magazine.

Musical Mondays: Game shows kick the week off on Fox

Author: 
Sarah Passingham / TV Media
Niecy Nash hosts "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"

Niecy Nash hosts "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"

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