TV news summaries — Page 8
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Barr calls Michael Fishman a “brainwashed bigot” after he backs ‘Roseanne’ cancellation
Roseanne Barr called former co-star Michael Fishman a “brainwashed bigot” on Can't Be Censored after he said the show was “rightfully canceled” in 2018 following Barr’s racist post about Valerie Jarrett. Barr accused Fishman of misunderstanding her remarks. -
Review: Pasadena Playhouse’s ‘The Visit’ is lively but ultimately predictable
Variety’s review calls Pasadena Playhouse’s “The Visit” lively but predictable. Melinda Page Hamilton captivates as Claire, who offers the town one billion in unspecified currency if residents kill her former lover; Jefferson Mays makes Anton compelling. -
AGT winners took varied paths, from Vegas residencies to film roles
The 20 acts crowned on America’s Got Talent from 2006 through 2025 have followed varied paths: Terry Fator and Shin Lim performed Las Vegas residencies, while Richard Goodall released a single in 2025 and left his janitorial job in 2026 to pursue music. -
Brady, Cannon and Mandel appear as hologram hosts in Netflix’s Wonka contest
Netflix’s nine-episode “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” released Wednesday, features hologram hosts Wayne Brady, Nick Cannon and Howie Mandel. Twelve golden-ticket holders, each with a partner of their choice, compete in factory-themed challenges for $3 million. -
Emily Burnham wins ‘Jeopardy!’ after ending the first round with $400
Emily Burnham won Wednesday’s “Jeopardy!” with $17,201 after ending the first round at $400 and taking the lead in Double Jeopardy. Returning champion Jennifer Leavey finished second with $3,000; Edward Tournier ended third with $372. -
Reich says ‘Game Changer’ Season 9 is planned as its strangest yet
“Game Changer” closed Season 8 with a nearly 90-minute talent-show finale featuring 23 contestants; Oscar Montoya won a Chili’s gift card worth under $5,000. Host Sam Reich says Season 9, due to begin production in three weeks, is planned as the show’s strangest yet. -
David Bromstad pauses HGTV shoot to welcome fan who recognized him
HGTV designer David Bromstad paused a “My Lottery Dream Home” shoot to greet a fan who recognized him, exchanged a fist bump and thanked him for watching. When a crew member said filming was underway, Bromstad urged them, “Let him have his moment!” -
Twenty-one castaways will vie for $1 million on ‘Survivor 51’ in Fiji
CBS’s “Survivor 51” is scheduled to premiere Sept. 23 with a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. ET; 21 castaways will compete for $1 million in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Host Jeff Probst has dubbed the season the start of the show’s “Open Era.” -
Anh, not Malcolm, knows about the fake dating in ‘The Love Hypothesis’
Director Claire Scanlon says The Love Hypothesis film cuts Holden and expands Anh’s role in the ending: unlike the book, where Malcolm knows Olive and Adam are fake dating, the movie reveals Anh knew all along because she observed them as a scientist. -
Roman Park’s takeover attempt threatens Frank Shaw’s precinct in ‘Animal Control’ season 5
Animal Control season 5 puts Frank Shaw’s precinct in Roman Park’s sights: he has a city contract and has already shut one precinct. Showrunner Tad Quill says Frank and rival Templeton will unite against Roman; the city council will decide whether to keep the precinct open. -
Rebecca Hall on playing Abby Borden as funny and frightening in Netflix series
Rebecca Hall says playing Abby Borden in Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” required balancing comedy and menace. She sees pain behind Abby’s cruelty but does not excuse it. The season debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s English TV list with 12.1 million views. -
Jeff Garlin says he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder on ‘The Goldbergs’; co-star disagrees
Jeff Garlin says he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder while filming “The Goldbergs” and described himself as sometimes “really, really mean.” Co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey disputed his account; Garlin said he was diagnosed after leaving the sitcom in 2021. -
Netflix begins production on eight-episode The Four Seasons Season 3
The Four Seasons has begun production on Season 3, Netflix said in a Sept. 23 post sharing a first-look set photo. The new season will have eight episodes; Netflix has not set a premiere date, and the report says it may return in 2027. -
‘Charlie’s Angels’ trio reunites at 2026 Emmys for 50th anniversary
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 2026 Emmys to mark 50 years of “Charlie’s Angels.” Farrah Fawcett died in 2009 and John Forsyth in 2010; Smith now focuses on lifestyle brands, while Ladd disclosed a breast cancer battle in April 2026. -
Rick Devens is unsure he can beat ally Dee for Big Brother’s $750,000 prize
Rick Devens has secured a Big Brother 28 final-four spot and says he believes the jury would give him the win over Melody Morris, Taylor Brown or Drew Campbell, but he is unsure he could beat closest ally Dee Valladares for the $750,000 prize. -
People revisits 17 “Survivor” alumni who died between 2010 and 2025
People looks back at 17 former “Survivor” contestants who died after competing, with deaths spanning 2010–2025. The profiles recount their season placements, ages and reported circumstances of death, alongside tributes from relatives, castmates and host Jeff Probst. -
U.K. leads the 22-country International Emmy field with 14 nominations
The United Kingdom led the International Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, earning 14 of 64 nods; Brazil followed with nine and Spain with five. The nominees span 16 categories and 22 countries, and winners will be announced at a Nov. 23 gala in New York. -
Judge Judy says she doubts courtroom stories and looks for signs of lying
After 30 years on courtroom TV, Judith Sheindlin says she begins by assuming people’s accounts are usually untrue and checks whether details make sense. She told W Magazine that liars often avoid eye contact and claimed men and women show different physical signs. -
‘Brothers’ debuts at 55% on Rotten Tomatoes as critics’ views diverge
Apple TV’s “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiered with two episodes Sept. 23. By Wednesday midday, Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ score was 55% from 29 reviews; the site’s critics’ consensus and audience ratings were still pending. -
Shaheen Jafargholi joins ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 as Fabian Salah
Shaheen Jafargholi will play indie musician Fabian Salah in “Heated Rivalry” Season 2, filming in Canada; Daniel Diemer will play athlete Ryan Price, Fabian’s love interest. Jafargholi said the story being told excites him; he is “honored” to join. -
Kara Swisher says she plans to leave CNN rather than work under David Ellison
Kara Swisher says she plans to leave CNN rather than work under David Ellison once Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is complete. She said she'd rather work for Rupert Murdoch and has asked her agent about an early exit; her contract runs through year-end. -
‘The Testaments’ brings Deborah Ann Woll and Luke Kirby aboard for Season 2
Deborah Ann Woll and Luke Kirby have joined Season 2 of Hulu’s The Testaments, which is filming in Canada. Woll will play Sylvia, a seamstress near commanders’ wives and daughters; Kirby is Commander Fletcher, a literal-minded recluse living on a farm in Gilead’s Colonies. -
Roku sets October 9 debut for ‘Unmasking the Tylenol Killer’ documentary
The Roku Channel will premiere Unmasking the Tylenol Killer, an 88-minute Unsolved Mysteries film, on October 9. It covers the identification of a man who died in a Boise church in 1982 and a possible link to that year’s Tylenol poisonings, which killed seven in the Chicago area. -
Scott Speedman says R.J. Decker's trailer park adds character in season 2
In R.J. Decker season 2, private investigator R.J. returns to his trailer park, which Scott Speedman says gives the show character and story opportunities despite filming challenges. The season also resumes the mystery of who shot Victor Ochoa. -
For Jackson Lamb, Gary Oldman skipped a wig and kept his own hair long
Gary Oldman kept his own hair long to play Jackson Lamb in “Slow Horses,” choosing not to wear a wig because it would need heavy product and constant touch-ups. He says getting ready takes about half an hour, rather than three or four hours.
