SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Says Goodbye to Cecily Strong with ‘Blue Christmas’ Tribute

Cecily Strong exited SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on Saturday, December 17—news which was announced hours before her final episode—closing out her tenure on the show with a very special version of “Blue Christmas.”

Though other bits in the episode acknowledged she was leaving (notably her Weekend Update bit as Cathy Anne, where she joked she was going to prison), the final sketch of the night, about Radio Shack employee Cecily’s final day at work broke the fourth wall, complete with host Austin Butler kicking off a rendition of “Blue Christmas.” He and Strong were joined by Kenan Thompson (who was noticeably emotional while paying homage to Strong at the start of the sketch) and many members of the cast.

Watch the lovely tribute… Read more

Cecily Strong Exiting SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

The final show of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2022 is coming with a bittersweet milestone: Cecily Strong is exiting the series.

Read more

THE RECRUIT Boss Alexi Hawley on the Unconventional New Netflix Espionage Drama

In the new Netflix drama THE RECRUIT, Owen (Noah Centineo), a young lawyer, joins the CIA. While he joins the agency looking for adventure, it becomes clear, quickly, he’s in over his head: Colleagues who are looking to sabotage him, a messy personal life that he can’t always keep separate from work, and potentially life-changing information that falls into his lap during the first days of his job.

And while there’s plenty of action, the show also blends humor (evident from the series-opening moments when Owen is singing at a very unexpected time) as well as the reality that Owen really is in over his head and won’t make all the right decisions when his back is up against the wall.

But for showrunner Alexi Hawley—who is also behind THE ROOKIE franchise on ABC—blending the show’s genres is part of what makes THE RECRUIT fun to explore.

“Even when you’re trying to turn a genre, or genres on their head, you have to understand the genre and you have to give the audience what they expect from the genre—you just have to do it a different way,” he tells Give Me My Remote. “For me, the show is actually a hybrid. It is an espionage drama, but it also is YA.”

Here, Hawley talks about the new series, crafting a show for streaming, making sure the stakes of the show were clear, and more… Read more

The Recruit | Netflix

About Last Night…GHOSTS

Let’s talk about Thursday night’s TV! Read more

Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin | Peacock

Adam Devine’s Bumper Allen moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.

CBS Orders THE NEVER GAME

CBS has ordered its first new show for the 2023-2024 season: THE NEVER GAME, a new drama series starring and executive produced by Justin Hartley.

Read more

CSI: VEGAS: ‘In the White Room’ Photos

The team discovers a link between their current and past cases on the Thursday, December 15 episode of CSI: VEGAS.

Check out photos from “In the White Room”…

Read more

Showtime Renews YELLOWJACKETS

YELLOWJACKETS has scored a very early renewal: Showtime has renewed the series for a third season, months ahead of the show’s season 2 launch.

Read more

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration | 8pm | ABC

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney animated classic and its Academy Award^® nomination for Best Picture, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC present “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” This two-hour animated and live-action blended special will pay tribute to the original Disney Animation’s “Beauty and the Beast” and its legacy by showcasing the fan-favorite movie, along with new memorable musical performances, taking viewers on a magical adventure through the eyes of Belle. 

Ghosts | 8pm | CBS

Jay’s sister, Bela (Punam Patel), visits Woodstone Mansion and brings along an adoring male friend, inspiring Sam to spark a romance between them in the spirit of the holiday rom-coms she loves. Meanwhile, the ghosts have conjured up a very different holiday plan for Trevor and Bela. Also, Isaac has an awkward encounter with Nigel that forces him to look back on events in his life. Sam and Thorfinn get caught in the crossfire as the scheme Bela and the ghosts have conjured up goes awry. Also, Isaac’s marriage to Beatrice sheds light on how apprehensive he has been in communicating his feelings to Nigel.

CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION: ‘Oedipus Wrecks’ Photos

The BAU gets backed into a political corner on the Thursday, December 15 episode of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION.

Check out photos from “Oedipus Wrecks”…

Read more

The GHOSTS Cast Previews a Very Merry (And Mayhem-Filled) Ghostmas

It’s a very GHOSTS holiday event—or a GHOSTmas, if you will—on Thursday, December 15, as the delightful CBS comedy celebrates Christmas (and Hanukkah) with “The Christmas Spirit.” (The episodes kick off at a special 8/7c time slot.)

“Sam and Jay are really excited to be having their first Christmas here at the mansion,” Román Zaragoza (who plays Sass) previews to Give Me My Remote. (The show didn’t do a holiday episode last year, and the cast shares they’ve speculated Rose McIver’s Sam and Utkarsh Ambudkar’s Jay left home for Christmas.)

Read more

HBO Max Confirms WESTWORLD, THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE, MINX, RAISED BY WOLVES Among the Titles Leaving the Platform

HBO Max has officially confirmed the titles its taking off its service in the coming days. A number of series will be offered up to other (ad-supported) platforms, while others are currently in limbo.

“We are incredibly proud of WESTWORLD and the remarkable work of our cast and crew,” creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy said in a statement. “We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome a whole new audience to our show.”

Here’s where things stand now…
Read more

THE VOICE Winner Bryce Leatherwood on His Season 22 Success and Enduring Partnership with Blake Shelton

THE VOICE’s Team Blake took home its ninth victory—in 22 seasons!—when Bryce Leatherwood was crowned the champion on the Tuesday, December 13 episode.

As Leatherwood was on stage with fellow finalists bodie (who was the official runner-up, and was also on Team Blake) and Morgan Myles (who came in 3rd place, and was on Team Camila), the trio were reaffirming their love for each other. Read more

« Previous Page — Next Page »