Q: Didn't Jeff Bridges do a boxing movie when he was young? What was it called, and what can you tell me about it?
I can tell you that 1972's "Fat City" was based on a book, that it was one of Jeff Bridges' first major roles, and that he owes it to his big brother Beau.
Beau Bridges auditioned for the role of Ernie, a fresh young kid with a natural talent for boxing, but he said (in an interview on the podcast "WTF With Marc Maron") that he was told he was too old. And so he recommended his little brother Jeff in his stead.
The Orville, on Fox
Capt. Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) and Lt. Gordon Malloy (Scott Grimes) go undercover and undertake a highly dangerous mission to infiltrate a Krill ship. Adrianne Palicki also stars as Mercer’s crew member and ex-wife in this sci-fi comedy set centuries in the future.
Queen of the South, on USA Network
After Teresa (Alice Braga) flees Europe, she tries to start over in Phoenix, Arizona, in this new episode. However, when she arrives, she must deal with a commission of cartel bosses as well as a corrupt local sheriff.
Q: A couple of years ago I watched a movie called "The Care and Handling of Roses" starring Ann Jillian and Lee Horsley. She owned a flower nursery. It may have been on a regular TV channel and not cable. I keep looking for it to be on again -- a ni
You might want to give up looking. The advent of the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel have produced a bit of a boon for old telefilms, but unfortunately, 1996's "The Care and Handling of Roses" wasn't a Hallmark movie. It was made for CBS, and no one's rushing to dig up its back catalog.
Ozzy and Jack's World Detour, on A&E
Jack’s baby has finally been born, and now he’s back on the road with his dad Ozzy and sister Kelly in a new episode. While in New Mexico, the family samples some chili milkshakes and checks out the art of sculpting with chainsaws.
The Last Defense, on ABC
Filmmakers explore the flaws in the American justice system as they trace the paths of Death Row inmates who maintain their innocence in this new docu-series. This episode looks at the case of Julius Jones, who was convicted of carjacking and murder.
The Proposal, on ABC
Jesse Palmer hosts as eligible singles face off in four pageant-like rounds of competition in the hopes of winning over a mystery person in this new episode. Those who fail to connect with the mystery person will be eliminated until only two are left.
Q: Why did they cancel "Designated Survivor"? It's just the sort of show we need more of on TV.
As is often the case, ABC had a lot of reasons for canceling "Designated Survivor," the political thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland, a man who knows his way around a political thriller.
As usual, however, it came down to ratings. After a solid first season, the show's ratings dropped significantly in its second year.
I'm Dying Up Here, on Showtime
Goldie (Melissa Leo) teams up with legendary Vegas comedian Roy Martin (Brad Garrett) in the new season of this period drama. Set in 1974, season 2 follows the comedians as they discover that success isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Late Laughs for the week of July 8 - 14, 2018
The Late Late Show With James Corden
The fast-food chain Sonic has introduced a new flavor of its iced slushes. And apparently they've run out of ideas, because this new flavor is Pickle Juice. This is great news for people who are hot, thirsty and well into their second trimester.
The crayon company Crayola has launched a new line of makeup based on its crayon colors. People who've tried the Crayola makeup say the colors are great, but they did have trouble staying inside the lines.
