Friday, April 14, 2006
TV Land Schedule Changes; A&E Celebrates Late Comedy Kings Tonight
Tonight, A&E will celebrate the life of three comedy legends. John Ritter, John Belushi and Chris Farley. They will re-air all three's Biography episodes back-to-back from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and again 12 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Biography: John Ritter.
Portrait of the versatile actor best remembered for his zany character Jack Tripper in the TV comedy Three's Company, but who's won critical acclaim for his dramatic performances as well. Includes interviews with Ritter, Three's Company co-stars Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt, and Henry Winkler.
Biography: John Belushi.
Story of the rapid rise and tragic death of the comic genius who captured the nation's attention on Saturday Night Live. Includes clips from Belushi's hit movies and some of his funniest moments on TV, plus an examination of the drugged-out lifestyle that led to his death, and interviews with many of those who knew him best.
Biography: Chris Farley.
Profile of the Saturday Night Live star whose death from a drug overdose stunned his legions of fans. Farley battled alcohol and drug addiction while struggling to defeat his demons by attending church regularly. Includes interviews with friend Tom Arnold and fellow SNL cast members Rob Schneider and Al Franken, and Father Thomas Gannon, Farley's spiritual advisor.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Saturday, October 18
none scheduled
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 13)
Friday, October 17
- Charlie Hunnam (Undeclared) - Watch Charlie on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Chelsea Frei (The Paper/The Moodys) - Chelsea appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts/The Knights of Prosperity/Better Off Ted) - Maz is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin talks about Queen of Versailles on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Zachary Quinto (Big Mouth/So Notorious) - Zachary talks about Brilliant Minds on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
- Tony Shalhoub (We Are Men/Stark Raving Mad/Wings) - NBC's Today catches up with Tony in the 9am hour.
- Aziz Ansari (Master of None/Parks and Recreation) - Aziz talks about Good Fortune on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Penn Badgley (Do Over) - Penn talks about Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Mira Sorvino (Shining Vale) - Mira joins Sherri to talk about starring in Chicago the Musical on Broadway on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Cristela Alonzo (Cristela) - Cristela stops by Sherri's Laugh Lounge on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Penn Badgley (Do Over) - Penn talks about podcast Podcrushed on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (FUBAR) - Real Time with Bill Maher features a one-on-one interview with Arnold on HBO at 10pm.
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