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| Richard Kind Via Giphy |
Friday, July 31, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Politics Corner July 30
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They say it's my birthday.
happy birthday to me
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Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Friday): Batman Returns (No, Not That One)
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| Batman: Caped Crusader |
Today's Top Pick is the second season premiere of Batman: Caped Crusader. This series is similar to the 90s Batman: The Animated Series, which figures since Crusader was also developed by Bruce Timm, who also serves as show runner. Unlike the 90's series, Crusader is a period piece set some time during the 1940s, though WW2 is never mentioned. The first season was well reviewed but took me some time to get into. I doubt I'll have that issue this time.
Runner up goes to the streaming premiere of The Drama. Despite being the subject of some controversy even before it came out due to a leaked plot point (controversy that I found weird), The Drama was a solid hit and is bound to make many critic best of the year lists. This would normally be a slam dunk for Top Pick, but my rule of thumb generally is to go with whatever I am more likely to watch.
There's also the premiere of Over Your Dead Body on Apple. The film stars Jason Segal and Samara Weaving as a VERY unhappy married couple who both secretly decide to murder the other during a trip to a remote cabin. At some point Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis show up. Murderous hijinks ensue. Reviews are decent.
⭐🦇 Batman: Caped Crusader (Amazon, 3:01 AM) SEASON TWO. 'A hard-boiled animated series that follows the fearsome vigilante in his early years.'
Elsewhere...
Happy National Cheesecake Day!
Two weeks in a row I get a Golden Girls-related holiday! Notable Opening Nights returns next week with an essay on a show that I still need to see on Broadway.
The Great British Sewing Bee, S5 E4: 'The Great Outdoors'
Via The BBC:
The fabrics in the haberdashery go technical, as the seven remaining home sewers take on man-made fabrics designed for sport and the great outdoors.
Originally aired March 5, 2019. [Google Drive Link]
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
What's On Tonight (Thursday): Hey, bud, let's party!
It's party time here at the Thursday WOT post! Tonight's Top Pick is the season finale of The Man Will Burn, HBO's documentary on Burning Man. It airs at 9 p.m. Eastern. Runner-up is Lollapalooza Live Stream, Day I, happening at 5 p.m. Eastern on Disney+ and Hulu. I feel like putting on my Woodstock outfit ...
Politics Corner July 29
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I'll be 60 years old in a couple of hours and if anything I'm proud of that. I was in collapse a decade ago. I fought my way back. Am I in the best shape possible? Hell no. But as I'm fond of saying I can, and do! climb mountains. I'm nothing special but if I can serve as an example to keep moving forward then I'm fulfilling my mission.
Now, no presents and no cards.
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Where Are The Balls? And Other Wednesday Headlines
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| Jackie Hoffman Via Tenor |
'Trump DOJ Cases Against Reflecting Pool Touchers/Seashell Photographers Not Going So Hot' [Wonkette]
Duh [The Bulwark]
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Life will find a way
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| Eons: Life and Death on Pangea |
Why is no one ready! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, July 26!
Our Top Pick tonight is Eons: Life and Death on Pangea (PBS App & PBS.org & YouTube, 2 p.m.). This new docuseries comes from PBS Digital Studios, an arm that might not be familiar to many but is one of the booming places in PBS' portfolio. Eons presents short-form episodes on the history of life on Earth. Now, the team has produced a 6-episode TV show. It premieres across PBS' platforms in the afternoon and will air in the evenings tonight and future evenings on some PBS stations. Don't expect the glitz and glam of a BBC Natural History Unit show, but the 4 rotating hosts are highly engaging.
Elsewhere, Proud Family signs off, Diarra is back, The Ark is still a show, the X-Men face a ghost, Ben Affleck gives his final answer, Stassi Schroeder returns to TV, and Lucky was betrayed.
Politics Corner July 28
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Weoponization of the Justice Department? Yeah, we got more projection. [Guardian]
via Guardian
Political Discussion Welcome
Buffalo Soldiers Day And Other Tuesday Headlines
Monday, July 27, 2026
Politics Corner July 27
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The Reflecting Pool was damaged before anyone, including the Olympian, made any contact. The no-bid work was at fault. The rest is scapegoating. [NBC] [Associated Press]
via Associated Press
Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Tuesday): The Password is "Mrs. Coach"
Courtesy NBC.
Tonight's Top Pick is Password, airing at 10 p.m. on NBC. Connie Britton is competing against Jimmy Fallon.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
What's On Tonight (Monday): Emmy Rossum is Furious, you guys!
Courtesy Disney+.
Tonight's Top Pick is Furious, debuting at 12 a.m. on Hulu. Starring Emmy Rossum and Lola Petticrew, it's apparently inspired by 1987's Debra Winger-Theresa Russell film Black Widow, which I've never seen.
Politics Corner July 26
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A man was murdered by ICE in Houston because ICE suspected he had meth in his work van. Prosecutors tested and there was no meth. The man was a Mexican citizen but lived here with no incident for 35 years. The substance was most likely table salt for a homemade electrolyte to fight against the heat wave. ICE agents may be charged. [CBS]
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CBSSM: Lauren Hutton
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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
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Politics Corner July 25
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The judicial pushback against Trump continues apace. [Guardian]
via Guardian
What's On Tonight (Sunday): All the President's people
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| President Curtis |
Shark! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, July 26!
Our Top Pick tonight is the series premiere of President Curtis (Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m. / HBO Max, Monday). It took 13 years, but there's finally a full fledged Rick and Morty spinoff -- that terrible anime doesn't count. This show follows the adventures of President Curtis (Keith David) as he deals with conflicts Rick avoids. Joining him are his chief of staff (Stephanie Beatriz) and a special agent (Jim Rash). Unlike the parent show, this one will be next-day on HBO Max.
Elsewhere, Maggie and Negan are still Dead, the Westies are still fighting over cocaine, sharks are hunted by K-Pop as Shark Week 2026 begins, the Great Food Truck Race is revved up again, John Oliver is back from hiatus, and Anderson Cooper talks to Ben Sasse.
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