Late Laughs for the week of February 21 - 27, 2021
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Tom Brady makes history as both the oldest person ever to play in a Super Bowl and the first person who ever moved to Florida so he could keep working.
Why is the rollout of the COVID vaccine going worse than the rollout of the Popeye's chicken sandwich?
Back to 'The Wonder Years': Reboot in the works
Josh Saviano, Fred Savage and Danica McKellar in "The Wonder Years"
Back to 'The Wonder Years': Networks are still riding a wave of '80s nostalgia — in fact, they've added a few more familiar titles to the list of reboots, remakes and spinoffs currently in the works.
'Luda Can't Cook': Rapper-actor-restaurateur gets schooled in new special
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges of "Luda Can't Cook"
He can rap and act and run a successful restaurant. But as the title of a new one-hour special suggests, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges can't cook — at least, he couldn't … until now.
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, on HBO
John Oliver hosts this Emmy-winning series, back with a new episode of its eighth season. Taking a deep dive into social, cultural and political issues, Oliver highlights lesser-known stories and offers new perspectives on the headlines.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Now in its 46th season, the iconic sketch comedy show has served as a launching ground for funny people, films and recording artists since its premiere in 1975. The show recently aired its 900th episode, which was guest-hosted by Dan Levy.
Q: Why did Chip and Joanna Gaines leave HGTV for a new network?
To be fair, they're not just leaving for a new network. They're leaving for their own network.
The network formerly known as DIY Network is being rebranded as Magnolia Network, a joint venture between the Gaineses and Discovery. Discovery is the parent company of DIY and of HGTV, the Gaineses former TV home.
Snatch, on AMC
Jason Statham leads an ensemble cast in this twisted black comedy heist drama. A small-time fight promoter finds himself in big-time trouble when he crosses paths with a sadistic mobster (Alan Ford), an Irish Traveler (Brad Pitt) and a stolen diamond.
Skating around secrets: New hockey drama 'Beartown' premieres on HBO
Miriam Ingrid stars in "Beartown"
If you like hockey, Swedish backdrops, shocking twists and inspiring stories about small communities, then you're in luck. The five-part series "Beartown" takes all of these qualities and turns them into a new series that is set to premiere Monday, Feb. 22, on HBO.
Clarice, on CBS
Rebecca Breeds stars as FBI agent Clarice Starling in this new series based on the "Silence of the Lambs" heroine. Still reeling from the traumatic events of her dealings with a cannibalistic serial killer, Clarice returns to the field.
Q: I loved "WKRP in Cincinnati." Is there anywhere to watch all the episodes?
After decades of challenges with making the show available, there are, thankfully, now multiple ways to watch "WKRP in Cincinnati."
It depends where you are, of course. In the U.S., you can get it digitally from services including Amazon Prime, iTunes and Vudu. In Canada, your only digital option is iTunes.
There's also the DVD option. Individual seasons and a complete-series box set with (most of) the original music are now available for sale from most DVD retailers.
