Late Laughs for the week of September 24 - 30, 2017
The Late Late Show With James Corden
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci -- you know, the Mooch -- posted a tweet comparing what happened during his firing from the White House to what happened to Monica Lewinsky during the Bill Clinton sex scandal. Now think about this: Scaramucci is comparing himself to someone who helped get a president impeached. I LIKE where this is going.
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Halt and Catch Fire, on AMC
While Donna (Kerry Bishé) tries to nab a heavy hitter, Gordon (Scoot McNairy) confronts his daughter about an issue at school in this new episode. At the same time, Cameron (Mackenzie Davis) finds a new fan. Lee Pace and Toby Huss also star.
Q: What song does Garth whistle when he and Wayne are lying on the car by the airport in "Wayne's World"? It's familiar but I can't figure it out.
The familiar tune Garth is whistling is the original "Star Trek" theme. He offers a fairly broad hint right afterward when he says, "Sometimes I wish I could boldly go where no man's gone before. But I'll probably stay in Aurora." Aurora is, of course, the suburban-Illinois setting of the smash-hit 1992 film.
The Real Housewives of Orange County, on Bravo
While Peggy takes her daughter to New York, Vicki moves forward with her love life in this rebroadcast. The drama ramps up when Kelly confides her suspicions about her new friend Shannon to Meghan, and Meghan investigates Vicki's issues.
Q: What song does Garth whistle when he and Wayne are lying on the car by the airport in "Wayne's World"? It's familiar but I can't figure it out.
The familiar tune Garth is whistling is the original "Star Trek" theme. He offers a fairly broad hint right afterward when he says, "Sometimes I wish I could boldly go where no man's gone before. But I'll probably stay in Aurora." Aurora is, of course, the suburban-Illinois setting of the smash-hit 1992 film.
The legacy continues: CBS presents the long-awaited 'Star Trek: Discovery' debut
Jason Isaacs stars in "Star Trek: Discovery"
Gotham, on Fox
Gordon (Ben McKenzie) is afraid that villain Jonathan Crane (Charlie Tahan) -- the Scarecrow -- may still be alive and walking the streets of Gotham City in this new episode. Elsewhere, a plan backfires on Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor).
Q: I have heard that ABC may not continue with "Last Man Standing," which has to be one of its highest rated shows. Why would they cancel it? Is it a political thing?
ABC has explicitly denied that it canceled "Last Man Standing," a conservative-themed sitcom, because of politics. Of course, the fact that it had to deny it is news in itself -- as you know, networks rarely give reasons for their cancellation decisions.
That said, this one was particularly surprising, because "Last Man Standing" still had fairly strong ratings. They weren't excellent or anything, but they were still better than many shows that don't get the ax.
Q: I have heard that ABC may not continue with "Last Man Standing," which has to be one of its highest rated shows. Why would they cancel it? Is it a political thing?
ABC has explicitly denied that it canceled "Last Man Standing," a conservative-themed sitcom, because of politics. Of course, the fact that it had to deny it is news in itself -- as you know, networks rarely give reasons for their cancellation decisions.
That said, this one was particularly surprising, because "Last Man Standing" still had fairly strong ratings. They weren't excellent or anything, but they were still better than many shows that don't get the ax.
MasterChef, on Fox
The home cooks face their final challenges in the special two-hour season finale. Chefs Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez decide which of the cooks deserve to claim the title of MasterChef, a cookbook deal and the $250,000 prize.
