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TV try-outs: 'Test Kitchen' seeks 'Next Generation'

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Jeannie Mai Jenkins hosts “America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation”

Jeannie Mai Jenkins hosts “America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation”

The hunt for new cast/team member is on for "America's Test Kitchen" (or "ATK"), and the hiring process is about to play out before our very own eyes.

Late Laughs for the week of December 4 - 10

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

As a performer, there are three things you don't want to follow: animals, children or a fascist takeover of your country — "Cabaret" aside.

 

[With regard to] Dr. Oz, losing this [election] is a huge blow for the far right of Pennsylvania, which in Oz's case is New Jersey.

 

'Hamilton' as an Olympian: Miranda to guest star in 'Percy Jackson' series

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Lin-Manuel Miranda to star in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”

Lin-Manuel Miranda to star in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”

'Hamilton' as an Olympian: Award-winning actor, director, producer and Broadway show creator Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," 2020) recently booked a guest-starring role in Disney 's upcoming "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series.

Housebroken, on Fox

Back-to-back episodes this animated series mark its second-season premiere. Honey's holiday wish comes true when a vet mix-up sends her to her dream home, meanwhile, her goofy doppelganger spends time with Chief. Max hides from his new owner, David Spade.

 

Q: Was that Gerard Butler I saw in "Tomorrow Never Dies"? He's only on screen for a minute, but I feel like it was him.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

You're overestimating his screen time by about 50 seconds, but otherwise you're exactly right.

A young Gerard Butler, nine years before he became an action superstar with "300" (2006), appeared as an unnamed seaman on a ship that's under attack in the 1997 James Bond movie "Tomorrow Never Dies."

He could very easily have ended up as an uncredited extra, but his character does get one line: "Sir, we're now 14 degrees down by the stern."

Heat up the holidays: CBS launches 'Fit for Christmas' and other films

Author: 
Dana Simpson / TV Media
Amanda Kloots and Paul Greene in “Fit for Christmas”

Amanda Kloots and Paul Greene in “Fit for Christmas”

Q: I love the theme to "The Big Bang Theory." Does that band do any other theme songs?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Fan-favorite Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies has appeared on countless TV and film soundtracks over the years, but usually just for the single use of hits from it large catalogue. "The Big Bang Theory" theme song is the main exception — it wrote an original tune specifically for the show — but it's not the only one. And the other example is a lot less fun.

Q: I must have missed something: What happened to Frank on "American Pickers"? What is he doing now?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

What you missed was Frank Fritz being fired from the long-running History show and a subsequent very public feud between its three stars.

Fritz had been off the show since 2020. At first, it was claimed that he left to deal with health problems, but Frank himself said afterward that his fight with co-host Mike Wolfe preceded his health battles.

Imitation game: 'Snack vs. Chef' arrives on Netflix

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Hari Kondabolu, Helen Park, Ali Bouzari and Megan Stalter from "Snack vs. Chef"

Hari Kondabolu, Helen Park, Ali Bouzari and Megan Stalter from "Snack vs. Chef"

Have you ever paused mid-snack, looked at your brand-name treat and wondered if you could make a homemade version?

Late Laughs for the week of November 27 - December 3

Late Night With Seth Meyers

Former president Trump is reportedly planning to formally announce his presidential campaign on Nov. 14. No word yet on his choice for VP or first lady.

 

The New York City marathon was held yesterday, and Kenyan runner Evans Chebet was the men's champion with a time of two hours, eight minutes and 41 seconds. Two hours, eight minutes and 41 seconds: the fastest anyone has ever gotten from Staten Island to Central Park.

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