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What's On Tonight & Pop Culture
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Friday, July 3, 2026
Thursday, July 2, 2026
What's On Tonight (Friday): Silong and Goodnight
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jul. 2
Here are today's contestants:
- Andy Briseño, a novelist and associate professor from Natchitoches, Louisiana;
- Caleb Groen, a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California; and
- Richard Nguyen, a research attorney from Placentia, California. Richard is a two-day champ with winnings of $36,801.
It's Too Darn Hot for Your Own Thursday Headlines
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With apologies to AlienJesus. (You're the one who doesn't care for Ann Miller, right?) I'm so overheated, I can't think straight. Anyway, this week's Notable Opening Nights post was going to be on Singin' in the Rain, which opened at the Gershwin in 1985. I'll fold it into next week's post, about the Marquis' opening.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Politics Corner July 1
beware of Harlan Crow
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$500 million no bid contract? Sounds like a retirement plan to me. [Washington Post gift link]
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What's On Tonight (Thursday): Where's Meeno Peluce when you need him?
Tonight's Top Pick is the two-episode series premiere of Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters, starting at 9 p.m. on National Geographic. Because I realized at 9:45 p.m. tonight that I forgot to do the WOT listings.
Feed Me: For the Fourth
So here are some cake recipes, or maybe you'd prefer just to make a side dish.
Apparently the Today Show shared a recipe for a Dirty Martini Burger meant for the holiday.
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jul. 1
Here are today's contestants:
- Ben Crockett, a director of data analytics originally from Laurel, Washington;
- Robyn Masella, a victim advocate from Corvallis, Oregon; and
- Richard Nguyen, a research attorney from Placentia, California. Richard is a one-day champ with winnings of $20,801.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): What the Elle
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2026, part deux! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, July 1!
Our Top Pick tonight is the premiere of Elle (Amazon Prime Video+, 3 a.m.). In this prequel to Legally Blonde, teenage Elle (Lexi Minetree) moves from LA to Seattle and has a rough time fitting in. This is the fourth title in the Legally franchise after two theatricals and the forgotten TV movie. Oh, and the musical.
Elsewhere, Enola Holmes is back on the case, Netflix seeks the Worst Neighbor Ever, the Brilliant face cancellation, Pleasure hits bottom, and X-Men are in action.
Politics Corner June 30
beware of Harlan Crow
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Still fashionable but now also overheated.
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 30
Here are today's contestants:
- Mandy Moreno, a social psychologist from Brooklyn, New York;
- Richard Nguyen, a research attorney from Placentia, California; and
- Adam Remsen, an attorney and theater producer from Memphis, Tennessee. Adam is a 12-day champ with winnings of $306,415.
National Ice Cream Soda Day And Make Your Own Tuesday Headlines
Monday, June 29, 2026
Politics Corner June 29
beware of Harlan Crow
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Politics Corner went to a pool party today so all you get is this fashionable stub.
What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Was a hot afternoon, the last day of June ...
Tonight's Top Pick is Match 78, Round of 32, of the FIFA World Cup. It airs at 1 p.m. on FOX.
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jun. 29
Here are today's contestants:
- Sarah Streicher, a writer from Altadena, California;
- Jeff Price, a math teacher from Barrington, Illinois; and
- Adam Remsen, an attorney and theater producer from Memphis, Tennessee. Adam is an 11-day champ with winnings of $278,806.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
What's On Tonight (Monday): Bless 'em, Disney Celebrates America
Well, I'm glad ABC, Disney+, and Hulu can find something to celebrate about. Tonight's Top Pick is Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness, airing at 8 p.m.















