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entertainment1 year ago

"Conan O'Brien Must Go: A Delightfully Idiotic National Treasure"

Conan O'Brien's new Max series, "Conan O'Brien Must Go," is a delightfully idiotic take on the travel-show genre, showcasing O'Brien's postmodern vaudevillian absurdity as he visits fans around the globe. The show subverts travel format tropes with relentless silliness, making everything about O'Brien while highlighting the mechanics of making a travel show for comedic effect. At 61, O'Brien continues to prove himself as a comedy king, embracing his unique brand of humor in this new series.

via Vulture|
#comedy#conan-obrien#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Conan O'Brien's "Weird" Return to 'The Tonight Show'

Conan O'Brien made a return to "The Tonight Show" for the first time in 14 years, reminiscing with host Jimmy Fallon about his time on the show and joking about the studio's memories. O'Brien originally hosted the late-night show from 2009 to 2010 but was replaced by Jay Leno. He is now set to launch a Max series, "Conan O’Brien Must Go," where he will visit friends he met through his podcast.

via New York Post |
#conan-obrien#entertainment#jimmy-fallon
entertainment1 year ago

Conan O'Brien's Unusual Return to 'The Tonight Show'

Conan O'Brien made a triumphant return to The Tonight Show, chatting with Jimmy Fallon about his new Max series and reflecting on his tumultuous departure in 2010. Despite the nostalgia and weirdness of being back, O'Brien didn't miss a beat, joking with the audience and Fallon. The conversation also touched on Fallon's gratitude and O'Brien's praise for the current state of The Tonight Show.

via The Daily Beast|
#conan-obrien#entertainment#jimmy-fallon
entertainment1 year ago

"Conan O'Brien's Long-Awaited Return to 'The Tonight Show' After 14 Years"

Conan O'Brien is set to make his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" since being fired from the show 14 years ago. He will be a guest on the April 9 episode to promote his upcoming Max series, "Conan O'Brien Must Go." O'Brien's original stint as host of "The Tonight Show" lasted from 2009 to 2010 before he was replaced by Jay Leno. His return to the show comes as part of a press tour for his new series.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#conan-obrien#entertainment#jimmy-fallon
entertainment1 year ago

Karen Pittman Departs 'And Just Like That' Ahead of Season 3

Karen Pittman, who portrayed Nya Wallace on the Max series And Just Like That, will not be returning for its third season due to scheduling conflicts with her commitments to other shows, including The Morning Show and Netflix’s upcoming series Forever. The spokesperson for Max expressed disappointment at not being able to continue with the character of Nya in season 3 and acknowledged that Pittman and her character will be missed by the Max family and fans.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#and-just-like-that#entertainment#karen-pittman
entertainment1 year ago

"The Girls on the Bus": Amy Chozick's Journey from Journalism to Drama

Amy Chozick, co-creator of the Max series "The Girls on the Bus," explains why the show, inspired by her book "Chasing Hillary," is set in a fictional world with made-up politicians and media outlets instead of exploring real-life challenges. The show, a light dramedy, follows four female political journalists covering a presidential election and aims to be an escape from the dark and divisive nature of real politics. Chozick discusses her transition from journalism to TV writing, the focus of the TV project, and the challenges female journalists face. She also reflects on the public's perception of journalists and her nostalgia for the newsroom.

via NPR|
#amy-chozick#entertainment#journalism
entertainment1 year ago

Melissa Benoist and 'The Girls on the Bus': Inspiring Young People and Charming Hillary Clinton-Inspired Drama

Melissa Benoist discusses her role in the upcoming Max series "The Girls on the Bus," expressing hope that the show will inspire young people to vote in the upcoming election. The series, inspired by real experiences of a political reporter, follows a group of female journalists on the campaign trail, highlighting the challenges and camaraderie in the media industry. Set to debut on March 14, the show aims to captivate audiences with a different perspective on the news and the hard work behind journalism.

via Variety|
#election#entertainment#max-series
television1 year ago

Sara Ramirez Bids Farewell to "And Just Like That" Ahead of Season 3

Sara Ramirez will not be returning for the third season of "And Just Like That..." after playing the nonbinary standup comedian, Che Diaz, and serving as the love interest for Miranda Hobbes. Rumors suggest Ramirez was ousted from the show due to their pro-Palestine stance amid the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Ramirez seemingly responded to the news on Instagram, urging people not to be distracted from the situation in Gaza. Despite their character's romance ending, Ramirez and Cynthia Nixon remained friends in real life, with Nixon supporting Ramirez at protests and Ramirez supporting Nixon during her Broadway run.

via TooFab|
#and-just-like-that#controversy#exit
entertainment2 years ago

The Reconciliation of Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre: Healing a 12-Year Feud

After a 12-year feud, Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre have reconciled, with Lorre wanting Sheen to make a cameo in his upcoming Max series. Lorre expressed that their friendship seemed to be there again, and Sheen was game to make fun of himself. Lorre reflected on their time working together on "Two and a Half Men," saying they had a good time before their falling out. Sheen had previously called Lorre derogatory names and hurled antisemitic insults at him. Sheen overcame his drug and alcohol addiction in 2017 and asked Lorre if that could be shown in the script. The series, "How to Be a Bookie," premieres on Max on November 30.

via New York Post |
#charlie-sheen#chuck-lorre#entertainment