TV and Streaming – Page 54

George Wendt, left, and Robert Smigel are interviewed Aug. 19, 2019, outside Soldier Field while filming a segment of "Bill Swerski's Superfans," the "Saturday Night Live" sketch in which they play Bears fans. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Bob Odenkirk on how Mike Ditka made ‘Superfans’ of us all

By Andrew Carter

October 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The men in the old Saturday Night Live skit would not have believed the news...

A Skydance billboard is displayed outside Paramount Global office in Times Square, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

By Matt Sedensky

October 6, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

What the Skydance deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will mean for streaming, movies,...

FILE – The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips

October 6, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, ushering in...

From left: Cory Michael Smith, Steve Carell, Ramy Youssef and Jason Schwartzman in "Mountainhead." (Fred Hayes/HBO)

‘Mountainhead’ review: A movie from ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong covers familiar territory

By Nina Metz

May 28, 2025 at 6:37 a.m.

The cruelty and sad ridiculousness of the uber-wealthy are once again at the center of...

President Donald Trump acknowledges reporters as he disembarks Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

By Will Weissert

May 27, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to pardon reality TV...

FILE – Phil Robertson of the Duck Dynasty reality television program speaks at a Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, campaign stop, Feb. 19, 2016, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

By Associated Press

May 26, 2025 at 11:17 a.m.

Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman’s paradise of northern...

Chef Jonathon Sawyer and chef Bryan Voltaggio on Season 2 of "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing." (Food Network)

This Chicago chef just won season two of Food Network’s ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’

By Zareen Syed

May 26, 2025 at 10:56 a.m.

Food Network’s latest high-stakes cooking competition series brought together 24 chefs from across the country...

From left: Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu and Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in "The Bear." (FX)

TV for summer 2025: 15 shows coming up, including the return of ‘The Bear’

By Nina Metz

May 27, 2025 at 6:20 a.m.

A look at what's on tap in the summer months, when streaming is your best...

From left: Glenn Howerton as Ethan, Milly Alcock as Simone, and Meghann Fahy as Devon in "Sirens." (Netflix)

‘Sirens’ review: TV’s obsession with the wealthy continues

By Nina Metz

May 22, 2025 at 7:47 a.m.

The Netflix series bears a striking resemblance to "The Perfect Couple," minus the murder mystery.

In this May 22, 1992 file photo, Ed McMahon, left, shakes hands with talk show host Johnny Carson, during the final taping of the "Tonight Show" in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File)

Today in History: Johnny Carson hosts his final episode of the ‘Tonight Show’

By Associated Press

May 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On May 22, 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted his...

Bills tight end Jackson Hawes speaks to the media after rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

NFL taps Buffalo Bills for ‘Hard Knocks’ debut during training camp and NFC East for in-season show

By Dave Campbell

May 21, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

The reigning NFL MVP will be a featured attraction this season on the league’s training...

From left: Jessica and Boris in "Couples Therapy." (Paramount+ with Showtime)

‘Couples Therapy’ review: Best unscripted show about working through conflict — while cameras watch — returns

By Nina Metz

May 23, 2025 at 12:01 p.m.

Therapist Orna Guralnik charges $700 a session. On the show, her fee is waived but...

George Wendt speaks during an interview on Aug. 19, 2019, outside Soldier Field in Chicago. Wendt was filming a segment with actor, writer, producer and director Robert Smigel of "Bill Swerski Super Fans," the "Saturday Night Live" sketch in which they play Bears fans. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Actor George Wendt, who started at Second City before finding fame on ‘Cheers’ as Norm, dies at 76

By Bob Goldsborough

May 21, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.

George Wendt, the actor and comedian who cut his teeth at Chicago’s improvisational comedy troupe...