Via Giphy.
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.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Politics Corner May 11
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
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]
via National Science Board (for now)
Political Discussion Welcome
Thoughts on The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special
Courtesy YouTube.
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.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Politics Corner May 10
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
It's the ending of Mother's Day (in the US). But not the end of moms. Let's hope this wasn't yours.
via YouTube
Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Monday): Leaving The Neighborhood
Via Giphy.
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).
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.
PET SET - ARCHIE
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday Night Live: Matt Damon & Noah Kahan (S51E19)
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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
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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?
Friday, May 8, 2026
What's On Tonight (Saturday): The South shall rise
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| 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.
Politics Corner May 8
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
I have agua chile in front of me and a Frida Kahlo show to follow. Complaints will wait till tomorrow.
photo mine
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 8
Here are today's contestants:
- Bill Bogan, a research administration specialist from Lafayette, Indiana;
- Natalie Oyler-Lusco, a marketing professional from Baltimore, Maryland; and
- Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. Tristan is a two-day champ with winnings of $38,400.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
What's On Tonight (Friday): Rock Me, Amadeus
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Today's Top Pick is the series premiere of the Showtime series Amadeus. The series is an adaptation of the original play, which was also adapted for the 1984 film. The play and film were around three hours long. The new series is five episodes. Not sure how that will work, but I'm a huge fan of the film, so I'm willing to chance it. If nothing else, it has Paul Bettany as Salieri. That's worth something.
If the something you're looking for is something more in keeping with Mother's Day, let me point you to Remarkably Bright Creatures on Netflix. Starring Sally Field, Bill Pullman's young clone, and Chief Miles O'Brien, the film is an adaptation of a popular book about a woman's unlikely relationship with an octopus, who appears to be the film's narrator. Don't worry about this turning into a Shape of Water situation. RBC appears to be going for wholesomeness over fish fucking.
Final premieres note: Lauren Holly stars in the Roku original comedy, Broad Trip. She still looks great. Steve Guttenberg is also in the film. He is unrecognizable. It also stars Sophia Bush. I don't know her. I assume she looks like Sophia Bush.
⭐🎵 Amadeus (Showtime, 9:00 PM) 'A bold adaptation of Peter Shaffer's 1979 award-winning play starring Will Sharpe as musical prodigy Wolfgang 'Amadeus' Mozart, and Paul Bettany as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, the spectacular five-part reimagination offers a symphony of genius, rivalry and vengeance as classical music's most fascinating relationship is explored.'
Elsewhere...
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