The Immortal Kevin Fitzpatrick was born and raised in New York City, and that doesn't make sense. Kevin wears many hats, including actor, editor, and writer, but never yellow. The best things in life are Back to the Future, beets, Firefly and The Venture Bros. When not picking apart the minutia of pop culture in film and TV, Kevin can usually be found RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
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‘Making a Murderer’s Brendan Dassey Ordered Released, Pending Retrial
Whether or not you subscribe to Netflix’s Making a Murderer championing Steven Avery’s innocence, few would argue the cruelty of Avery’s cousin Brendan Dassey being railroaded as an accomplice. There may yet be good news on that front, as Dassey’s overturned conviction and release have been made official, even as the state intends to re-try him.
Alec Baldwin Might Retire SNL’s Trump, Says NBC ‘Kills’ Political Endorsements
This past weekend’s SNL offered a sobering reaction to Donald Trump’s presidential win, a concept the series has continually taken flack for helping to normalize. Now, it seems Alec Baldwin will retire his version of the Republican billionaire, also claiming that NBC denies SNL the ability to officially endorse either political party.
‘Walking Dead’ Meets ‘Chappelle’s Show’ in SNL Revival
Dave Chappelle practically quit show-business over the endless association with his viral Chappelle’s Show characters, to the point few presumed we’d ever see them again. Well, it seems we owe The Walking Dead’s frustrating cliffhanger a debt of gratitude, as Chappelle took his SNL hosting as a chance to revive a number of Chappelle’s Show favorites … at least to kill one off.
‘Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope Writes to America After Trump Win
Perhaps no TV icon had been so influenced by Hillary Clinton as Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope, lending this week’s election an extra degree of sadness. Now, a writer from the series pens a letter to America in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, reminding women “You are going to run this country, and this world, very soon.”
‘South Park’ Calls Election 2016 for ‘The Very First Gentleman’
The quick turnaround of South Park episodes famously enabled Matt Stone and Trey Parker to address the 2008 election “About Last Night … ,” as well in 2012 basing an episode off Obama’s re-election. Seasons 19 and 20 have gone even deeper into the political process, though the first promo for “The Very First Gentleman” seems to predict the race has come to an end.
‘Stranger Things’ Cast Goes Upside Down in First Season 2 Photo
It wasn’t much of a surprise to learn that Stranger Things breakout Millie Bobby Brown would break out of the Upside Down for Season 2, but not even Demogorgons can stop our first big reunion. See for yourself, as new and returning cast assembles in the first production photo of Stranger Things Season 2.
Dave Chappelle Will Host SNL With A Tribe Called Quest
Benedict Cumberbatch may make for a Strange SNL host this weekend, but as everyone knows, next week might be the most in need of some levity. Thankfully, Dave Chappelle will answer that call in a rare TV appearance, hosting the followup outing with an equally exciting musical guest.
‘Workaholics’ Confirmed to End With Season 7 in 2017
It wasn’t long ago that the cast of Comedy Central’s Workaholics acknowledged a likely end to the series in the future, and TelAmeriCorp officially seems to be shutting down. Reports confirm that Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson will go their separate ways after Season 7, bringing Workaholics to a permanent weekend.
Adam Sandler Returning to TV for Kevin James’ ‘Kevin Can Wait’
No one was exactly over the moon for another Kevin James family sitcom, and some recent showrunner shifts for CBS’ Kevin Can Wait can certainly attest to that, but the series will at least get one notable boost. Reports reveal Adam Sandler will take a break from his Netflix deal to guest on his friend’s show, just as he’d done for King of Queens.
Allow Netflix to Illustrate the Insane ‘Walking Dead’-’Breaking Bad’ Theory
Chances are, you’ve heard of a few odd easter eggs linking The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, even going so far as to posit that the zombie apocalypse occurred shortly after the events of Breaking Bad’s final season. If not, allow Netflix to literally draw those connections for you, while we purchase supplies for a giant cork board.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Will Officially Be Turned Up to Eleven
Netflix’s Stranger Things left only a few burning questions for Season 2, but perhaps chief among them was the fate of Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven. No one in their right mind thought Season 2 would proceed without its Eggo-loving telekinetic, but rest assured that Stranger Things won’t be bereft of Eleven for very long.
Will Ferrell’s Harry Caray Returns to Root for the Cubs on ‘Kimmel’
We missed out on Back to the Future 2 premonitions by one year, but the Chicago Cubs making it to their first World Series in 71 years is no less historic. At least one pop culture Cubs reference is alive and well, however, as Will Ferrell reprises his iconic Harry Caray impression for Jimmy Kimmel.
Review: ‘The Walking Dead’ Delivers Double-Whammy in Sadistic Season 7 Premiere
‘The Walking Dead’ returns for Season 7 with a gruesome and punishing “The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be,” finally revealing Negan’s victim(s) in an otherwise forgettable hour. Is AMC’s flagship hit finally broken beyond repair? Find out in our full review!
More ‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Returning for ‘Better Call Saul,’ Says Bryan Cranston
The second season of AMC’s Better Call Saul put the devil in the details to slyly confirm one major Breaking Bad return, but how many should we expect for Season 3? At least one more, according to Bryan Cranston, but perhaps not who you’re thinking.
Tom Cruise Runs (Figuratively) Through All His Movies for ‘Corden’
The Late Late Show With James Corden is no stranger to running stars through their career history, but if there’s anyone to run anywhere, it’s Tom Cruise. See the Jack Reacher star reenact an impressive span of his iconic movie career for James Corden, and we’ll show you the special guest!
SNL Preview: Tom Hanks Parachutes Into His Last Hosting
Tom Hanks had us a bit worried that SNL would forgo its Wednesday promos for a look back at the Inferno star’s eight previous hostings, but the man always delivers. See for yourself, as Hanks and Leslie Jones enjoy a round of mimosas, before being chased off of NBC’s roof.
Tracy Morgan Returning to TV for TBS Comedy From Jordan Peele
Tracy Morgan’s 2014 accident wrought much more immediate concerns than his FXX TV deal, but with the revered SNL alum and 30 Rock star officially back in rotation, Morgan is returning to past projects. TBS has officially snagged Morgan’s full series commitment with Jordan Peele for a new half-hour comedy.
‘Parks and Rec’ Star Nick Offerman Reveals Ron Swanson’s 2016 Vote
We’ve all needed to retreat from reality at one point or another during Election 2016, only to find even our beloved Parks and Recreation eerily mirroring our choices. Thankfully, Ron Swanson is here to knock some sense into us, as Nick Offerman reveals his grizzled counterpart’s take on the 2016 election.
Chris Rock Returning to Stand-Up With Two Netflix Specials
Netflix seems to have equal amounts of exclusive stand-up specials to complement its ever-growing ranks of original series, but when Chris Rock gets involved, we stand-up and take notice. After an eight-year absence from the stage, Rock will return in 2017 with not one, but two new Netflix comedy specials, following a new world tour.
SNL Rounds Out October With Tom Hanks, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
Time will tell if SNL manages to up its Season 42 ratings surge with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but the latter two weeks of October are shaping up nicely as well. Not only is Emily Blunt confirmed for October 15, but so too will Tom Hanks and Lady Gaga make their SNL returns.