Q: How long did it take to do Brent Spiner's makeup for his role as Data on "Star Trek: The Next Generation"? That was before a lot of the new products and technology were available.
Longer than an episode of the show, but he could comfort himself by looking at the guy in the chair next to him.
Bull, on CBS
When the district attorney's office refuses to pursue criminal charges against a real estate mogul who assaulted one of the dancers at a gentleman's club, Taylor (MacKenzie Meehan) becomes personally invested in the case in this rebroadcast.
Late Laughs for the week of July 26 - August 1
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Barcelona's Liceu Grand Theatre held its reopening and, to mark the occasion, a string quartet performed a concert for nearly 2,300 potted plants. It must have been a pretty bad performance since they made the entire audience leaf.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Like you, I'm getting tired of quarantine. We've been home now for nine and a half weeks, and not once has Mickey Rourke blindfolded me and spoon-fed me cherries!
Into the woods: A new 'Full Frontal With Samantha Bee' airs on TBS
Samantha Bee stars in "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee"
Buzzing over airwaves largely dominated by men, Samantha Bee ("Sisters," 2015) does not mince words when it comes to her opinions or feisty retorts. The Bee is back again for more biting satire on Wednesday, July 29, when a new episode of "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee" airs on TBS.
Messing goes to Washington: 'Will & Grace' star tied to Starz comedy
Debra Messing is slated to star in "East Wing"
Messing goes to Washington: For her next project, Emmy winner Debra Messing of "Will & Grace" fame might be channeling some serious '80s vibes.
New Releases for the week of July 26 - August 1
Fisherman's Friends
Danny (Mays), a hardened London music executive, heads to the Cornwall coast for his colleague's bachelor party. During a day out, the friends come across a group of singing fishermen, a sight so hilarious to Danny's elitist boss, Troy (Clarke), that he tells Danny to sign the fishermen to a prank record deal. Danny finds himself taken aback by the talent and pure intentions of the fishermen he's meant to bamboozle. The band's leaders, Jim (Purefoy), Jago (Hayman), Leadville (Johns) and Rowan (Swainsbury), begin to remind Danny of the purity with which he viewed the music industry at the beginning of his career and allow him to consider the importance of friendship, love and a fulfilled life beyond the fame, career and fortune he's so stubbornly been prioritizing. Richard Hainsworth also stars.
Director: Chris Foggin. Stars: Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, Noel Clarke, David Hayman, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury, Tuppence Middleton, Richard Hainsworth. 2019. 112 mins. Comedy.
The Other Lamb
Born in a hidden, forest-dwelling cult, young Selah (Cassidy) is part of the all-female following that reveres the male leader they all refer to as Shepherd (Huisman). Every member of the cult stands as either a daughter or a wife of Shepherd's, and as Selah comes of age, Shepherd's behavior towards her begins to change, and she finds herself in situations that she was warned about by the other wives. Soon enough, Selah is openly questioning and rejecting the teachings and abuse Shepherd inflicts on the women, opening doors she might not be able to close.
Director: Malgorzata Szumowska. Stars: Raffey Cassidy, Michiel Huisman, Denise Gough, Kelly Campbell, Eve Connolly. 2019. 97 mins. Horror.
Legacy of Lies
Martin Baxter (Adkins) leaves his position as an MI6 agent after his wife dies, and he's intent on dedicating his life to taking care of their daughter, Lisa (Kneafsey). His life as a family man is interrupted when Ukrainian journalist Sacha (Sobol) requests his help to blow the cover of an operation conducted by Russian secret services. The clock ticks as covert plans run their course, leaving him at the center of an international scheme and his beloved daughter Lisa in the hands of the KGB.
Director: Adrian Bol. Stars: Scott Adkins, Honor Kneafsey, Andrea Vasiliou, Matt Mitler, Martin McDougall, Yuliia Sobol. 2019. 91 mins. Thriller.
Sweet fix: Netflix’s 'Sugar Rush' is guilty-pleasure reality TV
Candace Nelson as seen in "Sugar Rush"
If baking competitions are your guilty pleasure, then chances are you've already watched every episode of "Cupcake Wars" and streamed every available season of "Nailed It!" and "The Great British Bake Off." So what now?
Wynonna Earp, on Syfy
After more than a year-long wait, Season 4 of this sci-fi western finally arrives. Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano) and Sheriff Nedley (Greg Lawson) set out to rescue Doc Holliday (Tim Rozon) and Wynonna's sister Waverly (Dominique Provost-Chalkley).
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, on CBS
From technological innovators of today to scientific pioneers of the past, host Mo Rocca shares fun stories behind some of the world's most important inventions and brilliant visionaries in this educational family series.
Q: I was just rewatching the miniseries "11.22.63," and I'm wondering who the actor is who played the diner owner. I know I've seen him in things.
It's not quite accurate to call Chris Cooper a character actor. Usually when you're watching something and say, "Hey, it's that guy," you've spotted a character actor -- a term reserved for actors who disappear into all sorts of different roles. They don't have a "type," they fill whatever hole needs filling.
