Are we associates? I’d wish to assume so. You might be studying this, in spite of everything. You will have even despatched me a pleasant electronic mail about this article, even when to voice a criticism or just ask why you’re receiving it. And I patiently defined that you could have joined the mailing record one evening once you had one too many. As a result of that’s what associates do. They show you how to keep in mind. They provide assist. They don’t decide.
In addition they don’t ask you to choose them up at LAX. However then, you in all probability already knew that: A pal would by no means ask you to enter that individual circle of hell. A pal is aware of there are boundaries and respects their existence. A pal will show you how to obtain Uber.
I’m Glenn Whipp, awards columnist for the Los Angeles Occasions, host of The Envelope’s Friday publication. Welcome! To cite Sofi Tukker’s “Greatest Pal,” let’s get going as a result of we’ve acquired some s— to shoot.
Want a brand new present to binge? Emmy noms supply steerage
“The Outdated Man” has ended and also you’re fascinated by watching “The Bear” once more as a result of ... why not, chef? Nonetheless there are many alternate options on this boundless streaming universe, as you’ll uncover on this helpful record of the place to seek out all of this 12 months’s Emmy-nominated applications, which comes on the heels of our guides to the 75 finest exhibits on Netflix and the 75 finest exhibits on HBO Max. And, sure, I take some situation with these rankings — “The Sopranos” at No. 5?? — however what are you going to do? This stays, for the second, a democracy and associates can respect variations of opinions, even after they’re wildly off the mark.
As for this 12 months, for those who haven’t seen it, begin with “Abbott Elementary” on Hulu. It’s humorous, it’s heartfelt ... and the episodes are a breeze. Thirty minutes lengthy!
‘Full Frontal’ canceled after seven seasons
It doesn’t really feel all that way back once I was blasting Emmy voters for ignoring Samantha Bee and her important speak sequence, “Full Frontal.” They usually listened! She was nominated the very subsequent 12 months! Yay! In fact, she misplaced to John Oliver as a result of voters solely know how one can test his title on this class ... however nonetheless. I used to be thrilled.
However that was then and, sadly, “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” is not any extra, a sufferer of TBS’ “new programming technique” and “some tough, business-based choices.”
The present’s social media accounts shared the information, putting the correct tone.
“After 7 seasons, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee won't be returning to TBS this fall. We’re so grateful for our loyal viewers, our wonderful workforce and that we acquired to harass the best individuals each week — that there wasn’t wrestling or baseball or a really particular episode of Massive Bang.”
The follow-up: “To our loyal followers — we love you, you’re very particular. Go house, and go house in peace.”
Is it too late to provide the present’s writing workforce a particular Emmy only for that line?
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Norman Lear celebrates a century
Talking of nice strains, Norman Lear turned 100 on Wednesday, and in a New York Occasions op-ed, the TV titan acquired off this line, which rivals something on “All within the Household,” “The Jeffersons,” “One Day at a Time” and “Good Occasions.”
“Reaching my very own private centennial is trigger for a little bit of reflection on my first century — and on what the following century will deliver for the individuals and nation I like,” Lear wrote. “To be sincere, I’m a bit fearful that I could also be in higher form than our democracy is.”
What else is there to say, however ... “Dy-no-mite!”
Suggestions?
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