Pour me another: A new episode of 'Drunk History' welcomes more celebrities
Winona Ryder as seen in "Drunk History"
Any designated driver who's been trapped in a rambling, disjointed conversation with a completely inebriated passenger might be surprised to hear of a TV series that's found great success in rambling, disjointed retellings of historical events from a completely inebriated narrator.
Q: Why was Ann Coulter included in Comedy Central's roast of Rob Lowe? She's not a comedian -- are they friends?
Most of the guests at this year's "Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe" made sense, either because they're comedians who do this sort of thing for a living or because they know the enduringly handsome actor personally -- see, for example, his "The Outsiders" (1983) co-star Ralph Macchio or his "Tommy Boy" (1995) co-star David Spade, who hosted the event.
Q: Is the 1982 movie "Melanie," starring Burton Cummings, Glynnis O'Connor and a very young Don Johnson, ever going to be released on DVD? The VHS version is only available through some websites at exorbitant prices, and I don't trust the quality enough t
You're right to be suspicious of sellers found via Internet search. A website offering a "used" copy of a movie can either be offering the legitimate resale of an owner's copy or the illegitimate sale of a bootleg (which could be of high or low quality -- you just can't know).
Q: Do you know if "The Little Couple" show will be on again?
Every show is "in limbo" between seasons -- networks can pull any show they want any time they want, and, as private businesses, their decision-making process is completely secret. But "The Little Couple" is in a particularly complicated version of limbo, for legal reasons that make the whole process a little less secret.
Budding 'Genius': Medical drama from Jason Katims premieres on CBS
Augustus Prew stars in "Pure Genius"
Silicon Valley is getting a new hospital. Though Bunker Hill Hospital is fictional, the ultra-modern, state-of-the-art institution serves as the setting for CBS's newest medical drama. Starring English actor Augustus Prew ("The Borgias") and the handsome Dermot Mulroney ("My Best Friend's Wedding," 1997), "Pure Genius" premieres Thursday, Oct. 27, on CBS.
Late Laughs for the week of October 23 - 29, 2016
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Secretary Clinton is still struggling with millennials. By the way, if you're not sure who millennials are, they're the ones who never use the term "millennials."
A recent poll shows Clinton has the support of just 31 percent of likely voters under 35. So Hillary's doing everything she can to attract young people. That's why, for the first time since July, she appeared on the campaign trail this week with that millennial heartthrob, Bernie Sanders.
Know what you eat: Michael McKean separates food fact from food fiction
Michael McKean hosts "Food: Fact or Fiction"
Why oh why are New York City's famous bagels so gosh darned good? Those baked goods that make a great breakfast or a killer sandwich are one of the Big Apple's most famous foods, and the unique taste and texture that a New York-style bagel brings to the table has caused a never-ending string of theories speculating about just what makes them so special.
New Releases for the week of October 23 - 29
Lights Out
Rebecca (Palmer) is a young woman living on her own. Since her mother, Sophie (Bello), has a mental illness, Rebecca is called in when her younger brother, Martin (Bateman), begins to fall asleep in class regularly. After picking him up, rather than taking him back to his place, she brings Martin to her apartment, where she is woken up in the middle of the night by a shadowy figure in her room. The figure flees, but in the morning, she finds the name "Diana" scratched into her bedroom floor -- the name of a friend of her mother's, made while institutionalized, who had died while being experimented on by doctors. Soon it becomes clear that Diana's ghost is all too real, and all too deadly.
Director: David F. Sandberg. Stars: Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello, Alexander DiPersia, Billy Burke. 2016. 81 min. Horror.
Captain Fantastic
Long disillusioned with modern life and capitalistic society, Ben (Mortensen) and his wife, Leslie (Miller), leave the bustle of American life and raise their six children "off the grid" in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. When Leslie is hospitalized for bipolar disorder, Ben continues the children's education himself, including survival skills and combat training. When he receives word that his wife has taken her own life, he takes the kids on a cross-country road trip to attend her funeral, giving them their first real exposure to modern life outside of the wilderness they grew up in.
Director: Matt Ross. Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Trin Miller, Nicholas Hamilton, Annalise Basso, Samantha Isler, George MacKay, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Zahn. 2016. 118 min. Comedy.
Nerve
Convinced that she needs to take more risks in her life, Vee (Roberts) signs up for an online game called "Nerve," in which she gets paid for completing dares that have been made by other players. Her first dare is to kiss a stranger, so she ends up kissing Ian (Franco), who coincidentally turns out to be a Nerve player, too. Soon enough, the pair is dared to complete increasingly risky tasks together, and a seemingly innocent game begins to take over their lives.
Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman. Stars: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Juliette Lewis, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer. 2016. 96 min. Adventure.
Parental bliss: Matt LeBlanc's new sitcom premieres on CBS and Global
Matt LeBlanc stars in “Man With a Plan”
Parental bliss: They may not be the head-turning oddity they were in years past, but stay-at-home dads still have their work cut out for them. Having not one, not two, but three kids to parent means triple the work -- and triple the odds that something will go off the rails.
Recaps for the week of October 17 - 21
Rome Flynn as seen in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bill comes face to face with Katie for the first time since their divorce. RJ applies pressure on Ridge to stop Brooke from marrying Bill. The members of the Forrester family are surprised by the sudden change in Eric's health condition. Feeling guilty about Wyatt, Steffy makes a decision to do right by him. Ridge gives Eric a second chance to do the right thing for their family. Liam and Steffy are presented with an opportunity to act on their feelings with one another. Ridge urges Brooke to marry Bill as soon as possible to get the Forrester Creations shares. Eric and Quinn solidify their marriage and add a new family member to the household. Eric asks Quinn and Wyatt to act on his behalf at Forrester Creations until he's fully recovered. Bill is criticized for still wanting to marry Brooke while knowing she is being pressured by Ridge.
Days of Our Lives
Deimos has some shocking news about Xander. Hope remains wrecked by her guilt and the situation with Aiden. Orpheus tells John about his plan that puts many lives in danger. Soon, John decides to give himself up to save Marlena, Hope and Jennifer. Gabi and Chad grow closer as JJ is out dealing with the unrest. Gabi calls JJ just as his life is placed in danger. Steve and John showdown with Orpheus. Marlena is reunited with John. Justin heads across town to check on Adrienne. Lucas provides shelter for a surprise visitor. Blanca's ex-boyfriend from Mexico interrupts her breakfast with Dario. After warning Chloe that she can't keep the secret much longer, Nicole tells Deimos that Chloe is carrying his child. Maggie's doctor insists she's fully healed and that her inability to walk is psychological. Chad lets Adrienne and Lucas know that he's ready to take care of Thomas on his own. Sonny attempts to talk to Paul about the moment they shared, but they are interrupted by a face from the past.
General Hospital
Nelle offers to provide her support. Incorrect assumptions are made. Lucy is taken to task by Tracy. Hayden is insulted by a proposal. Franco devises a plan to reopen the hospital. Laura has some questions for Liz regarding her feelings for Franco. Maxie has important news to deliver. Hayden confronts Finn about his feelings for her. Ava and Sonny have tense encounter. Claudette makes a shocking discovery and later makes a desperate plea. Sonny's dreams get the better of him. Anna is met with a familiar face. Sam and Jason have a conversation about their future.
The Young and the Restless
Jack agrees with Phyllis when she suggests leaking their information on Newman Enterprises to the press. Ashley questions Jack as to why he's willing to work with Phyllis. Later, Billy tries to figure out what Phyllis is hiding. Cane, Billy, Victoria and Jill celebrate the success of their new campaign for Brash & Sassy. Sharon worries about Nick bonding with Sully and Mariah tries to keep her calm. Patty begs Paul to get her out of Stonevale. Chelsea and Chloe make Halloween costumes for Connor and Bella. Chloe asks Kevin if he wants to help Bella carve pumpkins. After opening up to Ashley about her relationship, Abby meets with Stitch at Chancellor Park to discuss the future of their marriage. When Travis wonders if Victoria trusts him, she assures him their relationship is solid. Hilary gets an unexpected piece of information that could lead to a big story for GC Buzz.