Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role on The Cosby Show, is remembered for his comedic performance, especially in the iconic episode featuring the disastrous Gordon Gartrell shirt. Warner, who recently died at 54 from accidental drowning, is celebrated for his acting talent and memorable TV moments, despite the complex legacy of The Cosby Show due to Bill Cosby's misconduct allegations.
Tim Allen is set to star in a new ABC sitcom called Shifting Gears, and Kat Dennings has been cast as his character's daughter. The show will follow the story of a widowed owner of a car restoration shop whose daughter, played by Dennings, returns home with her two teenage kids after divorcing her high school sweetheart. The pilot was written by The Simpsons vets and is being produced by a team of sitcom veterans, making it likely to get ordered up. This marks Dennings' first network comedy role since 2 Broke Girls, and she will also serve as a producer for the show.
As the final episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm airs, the show's stars reveal insights into its success and Larry David's character. The show, known for its boundary-pushing humor and improvisational style, has become a comedy classic over its 25-year run. With its unique take on everyday etiquette and social norms, Curb Your Enthusiasm has delighted audiences and attracted a star-studded lineup of guest appearances. As the series comes to an end, fans and cast members reflect on the impact of Larry David's portrayal and the show's enduring legacy.
At the L.A. premiere of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' season 12, Larry David confirmed that this will indeed be the final season, stating, "I’m not lying. People think I’m lying — I’m not a liar." Co-stars expressed mixed beliefs about the show's end, with some trusting David's decision and others expressing skepticism. Despite this, they teased an incredible ending and expressed interest in potential spinoffs. The final season premieres on Feb. 4.
Kieran Culkin, fresh off his success with Succession, is considering a move to TV comedy despite insisting he's "not very funny." At the Critics Choice Awards, Bill Lawrence approached him with an offer, leading Culkin to joke about potentially landing a job. Culkin also hinted at a new comedy project in the works, while playfully referencing the category fraud of Succession being labeled a drama.
The FX show "The Bear" celebrated winning three Golden Globes, including best television series — musical or comedy, with actor Lionel Boyce thanking restaurant workers for embracing the show's portrayal of their reality. Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri also won individual awards, and the show has a total of eight nominations. The third season is set to commence filming in Chicago, while the media is abuzz with White's shirtless photos.
Ayo Edebiri wins her first Golden Globe for best actress in a TV comedy for her role in FX’s “The Bear,” expressing gratitude in her acceptance speech and acknowledging her fellow nominees. This win follows her nomination for the supporting comedy actress award at the upcoming Emmys ceremony.
Jeremy Allen White wins his second consecutive Golden Globe for best actor in a television series — musical or comedy for his role in the hit FX series "The Bear." This comes ahead of his nomination at the 75th Primetime Emmys. The Globes this year mark the first real test of the newly expanded membership after the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. was restructured due to concerns over alleged financial malfeasance and a lack of representation.
Lena Dunham, creator of Girls, is returning to TV with her first show in five years called "Too Much," a romantic comedy series co-created with her husband Luis Felber. The show stars Megan Stalter and breakout star Will Sharpe from The White Lotus season 2. It follows the story of a New York workaholic who moves to London and forms an unusual connection with a man named Felix. Dunham describes the show as an "ex-pat rom-com for the disillusioned." "Too Much" will be available on Netflix.
Jerry Seinfeld has hinted that something related to the infamous "Seinfeld" finale is in the works, with the involvement of Larry David. While the finale was divisive among fans and critics, Seinfeld expressed some misgivings about it over the years. David, on the other hand, defended the episode's cleverness. No further details about the upcoming project have been revealed.
