Sean Hannity says he loves “extremely talented and funny” Jon Stewart
“I love, I think Jon Stewart is extremely talented and funny,” the Fox News host said Thursday on his radio show. “I must be missing the chip because some said ‘Hannity he took you down last night.' Yeah, it”s pretty funny, I laughed.” PLUS: Stephen Colbert sings about Hannity.
Report: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel helped shape CNN”s “Chicagoland”
More than 700 e-mails reviewed by the Chicago Tribune “reveal that the production team worked hand in hand with the mayor's advisers to develop storylines, arrange specific camera shots and review news releases officially announcing the show,” the Tribune reports. Producers also asked the mayor”s office to help them set up key interactions as part of the “nonscripted” series. PLUS: CNN denies Emanuel had editorial control over the documentary series.
Bryan Singer”s “Black Box” fails to live up to “Scandal's” big ratings
About 6.6 million watched the premiere of the ABC drama.
David Simon: “I am not sure 'The Wire' could survive now”
That”s what Simon admitted yesterday, in a discussion with “House of Cards” creator Beau Willimon: “In some ways, HBO is a new window,” says Simon, “and 10 years ago when they were throwing stuff up against the wall, 'The Wire' could survive. I am not sure The Wire could survive now. The stakes are higher for HBO now.”
“House of Cards” creator: Why I refuse to see the Netflix data on our viewers
“That data leads to pandering, which is the antithesis of creativity,” says Beau Willimon.
“Bad Teacher” has a big debut
About 7.9 million viewers watched last night”s premiere, up 51% from its “Crazy Ones” timeslot predecessor.
“Parks and Rec” unshackled itself with its shocking twist
“'Moving Up' is one hell of a series finale,” says Alasdair Wilkins, “which makes it all the more exciting that it isn”t one. This hour of television doesn”t represent 'Parks And Recreation' at its funniest, but it is the show at its most charmingly celebratory.” Wilkins adds: “The potentially drastic shift in circumstances for its characters and the freedom that comes from the knowledge that next year is probably the end means that the show has a real chance to push forward, instead of just retracing the same few story beats.” PLUS: This episode was “Parks”” way of having everything it wanted, this was essentially the “Parks and Rec” series finale, will “Parks” turn into “Lost”?, and watch Michelle Obama”s cameo – how does it compare to other political cameos?
Dr. Phil helps Jimmy “Putin” Fallon resolve his relationship with Obama
Welcome Vlad and Barack!
“Grey”s Anatomy”s” Sarah Drew: “I was really, really surprised”
Drew says there”s somewhat of a “mixed bag” to April”s latest development.
“The Bold and the Beautiful” is bringing Bob Barker back to CBS daytime
The former “Price is Right” host will be part of a three-day arc next week on animal rescue.
“Orphan Black” gets a record-breaking 97% DVR bump
As EW reports, “That”s more than any TV drama premiere – cable or broadcast – this season. The first episode is up to 1.6 million viewers and 746,000 in the demo.”
Roger Ebert”s statue unveiled
A life-size bronze sculpture of the critic giving a thumbs-up while sitting on a bench was revealed yesterday in Champaign, Illinois as part of Ebertfest.
“Mad Men”s” Matthew Weiner reveals his book-reading habits
Gabriel García Márquez is his favorite novelist of all time. He also tells the NY Times: “I recently gave my son my high school copy of 'Wuthering Heights for his English class, forgetting that a friend had drawn a penis on the cover. It was a bonding experience. He loved it – the book, I mean.”
Here”s a glimpse of “The Maya Rudolph Show”
There will likely be a song-and-dance number.
“Girls” casts 2 students for Hannah”s writing program
Desiree Akhavan is, like Lena Dunham, a filmmaker herself, while Peter Mark Kendall is an upcoming actor.
“GMA”s” Amy Robach completes her chemotherapy
The “Good Morning America” news anchor went through eight rounds of chemo.
Happy 50th birthday, Hank Azaria!
“The Simpsons” star enters his 50s today.
Julie Bowen and Jimmy Kimmel play “Tweeter Totter”
Watch Kimmel force Bowen to tweet bad things, like that she doesn”t like the Pope.
“Real Housewives of New Jersey” may be delayed by Teresa Giudice”s prison sentencing
Bravo reportedly is still trying to figure out how to maximize her screentime next season.
NBC “forces” Lester Holt to be friends with Seth Meyers
Is this Meyers” 1st “Late Night” bit outside the studio?
Michael Pitt makes his “Hannibal” debut tonight
The “Boardwalk Empire” alum will play the brother of one of Hannibal”s patients.
New “Simpsons” couch gag takes you inside Homer”s brain
Sunday”s opening is from award-winning Polish animator Michal Socha.
It”s true: Malin Akerman dating Colin Egglesfield
The “Trophy Wife” star has been spending time lately with the “Rizzoli & Isles” star.