Kerry Washington showed what ‘SNL’ was missing by not including black females

Kerry Washington showed what “SNL” was missing by not including black females
The “Scandal” star was a natural for the hosting gig, says Gwynne Watkins, who says Washington “managed to make a fierce argument for the inclusion of black women on SNL simply by being so damn good in every sketch. If her secret agenda was to show SNL viewers what they’re missing, well. . . Olivia Pope, you’ve done it once again.” PLUS: Did Washington fix “SNL”?, joking about diversity doesn’t fix “SNL’s” diversity problem, and “SNL” hit a season high with Washington.


“The Simpsons” pays a chalkboard tribute to Marcia Wallace

“We’ll really miss you Mrs. K.”


Jay Leno: I talked to Letterman a month ago

That revelation came when Andy Cohen grilled Leno over his relationship with David Letterman.


Why “Homeland” hasn’t jumped the shark, as shown by Sunday’s episode

“Still Positive,” says Andrew Romano, “wasn’t a transformative episode, but it was taut, precise, and compelling from start to finish largely because it focused on the stuff that made Season 1 so gripping in the first place. PLUS: More bad storytelling, and does “Homeland” need another soap opera twist?

Barbara Walters sticks up for Jenny McCarthy
“I think the criticism about her was unfair, and it was criticism that had to do with her personal views,” Walters said on Fox News. “It’s not a subject (vaccines) that we have discussed on ‘The View.'”

“Entourage” stars reunite to celebrate the movie news
Where was Johnny Drama?

“The Mindy Project” gives Timothy Olyphant long hair and a ponytail
See the “Justified” star as you’ve never seen him before.

Oprah’s “Biggest Yard Sale Ever” raises $600,000 for charity
The auction featured “antiques, contemporary furnishings, and fine art” from Oprah’s many homes.

Danai Gurira: “The Walking Dead” is the most diverse show — not racist at all
“I don’t quite know what people are talking about,” Gurira, who plays Michonne, addressing racial complaints about the AMC series. “I’m like, ‘Huh?!’ I’m very grateful for the cast I have.” PLUS: Walker Stalker Con was held in Atlanta this weekend.


Egypt’s “The Daily Show” suspended

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef, who had Jon Stewart on as a guest this summer, was told his show wouldn’t air after his channel said he refused to follow editorial guidelines.

Fox releases “The Following’s” Season 2 poster
“They Will Never Let Go.”

It’s an “Everwood” reunion
“Revenge’s” Emily VanCamp reunited over the weekend with former TV dad Tom Amandes (now on “Scandal”), her “Everwood” best friend Sarah Drew (now on “Grey’s Anatomy”) and “Everwood” boyfriend Gregory Smith (now on “Rookie Blue”).

Fox’s Cleatus the Robot meets “Almost Human”
Watch the NFL on Fox’s cross-promotion promo.

Watch a preview of “Big Bang’s” Bob Newhart vs. Bill Nye
The Science Guy makes his “Big Bang Theory” debut on Thursday’s episode. Leno said they chatted about “things in TV and what was going on here,” meaning his “Tonight Show” exit.

NBC’s midseason drama “Crisis” halts production for “course correction”
Writers will use the eight-day break to tweak storylines on the Gillian Anderson/Dermot Mulroney drama.

“Once Upon a Time” couple calls it quits
Jennifer Morrison and Sebastian Stan had been dating since last year.


“Top Gear” visits “Family Guy”

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are set to visit the Fox comedy.

“Dracula” tumbles in Week 2
The NBC limited series fell 28% in its 2nd airing.


Harrison Ford pierces Jimmy Fallon’s ear

Before submitting himself to the movie star, Fallon asked: “What’s the worst that could happen to me? Could I get an infection?”

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