What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Packing their knives and going

America's Culinary Cup

OOOOOHHHHH! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, May 13!

Our Top Pick tonight is the finale of America's Culinary Cup (CBS, 9:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday). This could also be the series finale for this not-warm-welcomed culinary competition show. The criticisms are warranted. There are too many weak gimmicks and Padma is often more the star than any of the chefs. Plus I can't stand Buddha Lo. His Top Chef seasons are the worst, and his ego and self infatuation hasn't waned. I only made it through 3 episodes before tentatively checking out. But I give it some points for regularly starting on the half-hour and only being an hour-long show. Rarity!

Elsewhere, Goodbye Omens, the Boys have some mother's milk, Amazon goes Off Campus, One Chicago goes dark, we must Share the forest, and a Testament nears.

Politics Corner May 12

 

  

beware of Harlan Crow

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No surprise, the Department of Justice is paying off criminals, including an agent who refused to investigate a white supremacist group because it was "political. " [Washington Post gift link]

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Political Discussion Welcome 

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 12

 Here are today's contestants:

- Will Thornton, a teacher from Worthington, Ohio;

- Laurel Gilmer, a music events director from Ithaca, New York; and

- Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. Tristan is a four-day champ with winnings of $76,199.

Which Sally Field Movie Turned Her Own Son Gay? And Other Tuesday Headlines

The National Bird Of Denmark Is The Mute Swan, Via Pinterest

'If You Have To Say It's Not A Golden Calf, It's A Golden Calf'

Trump Nazi Has Thoughts About AIDS Patients  [Wonkette]

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): A Short Story

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is Marty, Life Is Short, premiering at 3 a.m. on Netflix. Because I know my tribe. We sure as hell wouldn't approve of the Martin Short documentary being passed over for NCIS's season finale.

Politics Corner May 11

  

beware of Harlan Crow

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After all these years of telling students that the only degrees worth getting were in STEM fields, it looks as if you can throw out that science degree. We've given the bum rush to the entire National Science Board. On the other hand a judge has informed Trump that all of DOGE's cuts to the Humanities were illegal so dust off your History degree because there's plenty of room for discussion of the Decline and Fall of the American Empire. [Reuters]

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Political Discussion Welcome

Thoughts on The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special

 

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I'm dipping my toes back into Thoughts On with this special that originally aired Tuesday, May 13, 1986, on ABC.

Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 11

 ere are today's contestants:

- Jessica Doverspike, a marriage and family therapist from Brea, California;

- Steve Greene, a college professor from Cary, North Carolina; and

- Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. Tristan is a three-day champ with winnings of $61,199.

Sportsball Regular Edition! May 11

 

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Politics Corner May 10

  

beware of Harlan Crow

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It's the ending of Mother's Day (in the US). But not the end of moms. Let's hope this wasn't yours.

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What's On Tonight (Monday): Leaving The Neighborhood

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is The Neighborhood, wrapping up at 8 p.m. on CBS after an eight-season, 155-episode run. After this, Abbott Elementary takes the title of longest running live action sitcom (five seasons, 92 episodes to date), unless you count Scrubs as part of the original series (10 seasons, 191 episodes to date).

Cancellation League Update!

 

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In the time since my last update ...

CBSSM: Martin Short Faces Tragedy With Joy

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This week's segments can be found at the CBSSM YouTube page. Viewers in Australia/New Zealand may encounter IP geoblocking that requires a VPN to bypass.

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Sportsball Regular Edition! May 10

 

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Sportsball Special Edition: Happy Mother's Day! Now don't watch sportsball unless she likes it. If it's gymnastics reruns then go with it.

 

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Saturday Night Live: Matt Damon & Noah Kahan (S51E19)

Matt Damon & Noah Kahan

Show #1007

Ahead of The Odyssey's summer release, actor Matt Damon returns for his third stint as host in 24 years. He cameoed 4 times.

Making their SNL debut is Noah Kahan, who has made a national name for himself over the last couple years. He's been active for about 10 years.

What's On Tonight (Sunday): After more than 2 decades, the Valerie Cherish Comeback is out

The Comeback

My eyes! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, May 10!

Our Top Pick tonight is the series finale of The Comeback (HBO & HBO Max, 10:37 p.m.). After 21 years, 3 seasons, and [*checks notes*] 29 episodes, the uber-niche Lisa Kudrow comedy signs off for good (supposedly) with tonight's finale. Instead of battling reality programming demands, this season dealt with Valerie joins a sitcom entirely written by AI, and like every season, the casting is impressive. (I haven't seen the new season yet.)

Elsewhere, Hannah Waddingham was Live from New York, Bob rides a mattress, Euphoria is a piggy, Guy sleep walks, Marshals freezes, Rooster has finals, and Eva Longoria has a last chance to find France

This Weekend in Pop Culture: May 8-10

Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.

Mortal Kombat II
Fighting!

The Sheep Detectives
A shepherd's flock investigates his murder.

What have you been watching?

National Miniature Golf Day And Make Your Own Saturday Headlines

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What's On Tonight (Saturday): The South shall rise

K-Everything

Oppa is Gangnam style! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, May 9!

Our Top Pick tonight is the premiere of K-Everything (HBO Max, 3 a.m. / CNN, 8 a.m.). This new docuseries, underwritten by Hyundai, finds host Daniel Dae Kim returning to his birth country, South Korea, and finding out why and how the country has had such an impact on the global culture in music, food, TV and film.

Elsewhere, Matt Damon is Live from New York, Disney returns to the Chibiverse, sportsballs are played, Hallmark plays Mahjong, Valerie Bertinelli seeks new Love, and Rooster protects his flock.