Showtime Announces We Need to Talk About Cosby; Nick Announces Warped!

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Showtime Announces We Need to Talk About Cosby; Nick Announces Warped!

SHOWTIME Documentary Films announced We Need to Talk About Cosby, a four-part docuseries from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell) that offers an in-depth look at the revolutionary career and personal descent of Bill Cosby. We Need to Talk About Cosby will screen at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, ahead of its SHOWTIME premiere on Sunday, January 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. All episodes will be available across all SHOWTIME streaming and VOD platforms on January 30.

The four-parter sheds new light on Cosby's cultural contributions and impact at the height of his disgrace – accused of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery and other misconduct by more than 60 women as far back as nearly 60 years. Bell, who grew up idolizing Cosby, unpacks how Cosby's desire for power, which propelled his professional success, could be the same driving force that motivated his alleged crimes against women. We Need to Talk About Cosby peels back complex layers, portraying the genius performer, philanthropist and role model, contrasted by the accused sexual predator that now defines him. It offers viewers the chance to reconsider Cosby's mark in a society where rape culture, toxic masculinity, capitalism and white supremacy are shaping how we re-evaluate sex, power and agency.

Warped

Nickelodeon's new live-action buddy comedy series Warped! is set to premiere Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show follows two employees of a popular comic book shop, Warped!, who learn to embrace their differences, become best friends and set off to create the world's greatest graphic novel. In Warped!, Milo (Anton Starkman), the beloved head geek at a popular strip-mall comic book shop, Warped!, finds his world disrupted when his boss hires a new employee. With the quirky and excitable Ruby (Kate Godfrey) now on the payroll, the two form an unlikely alliance to create the world's greatest graphic novel. Joining them in their adventures are Darby (Ariana Molkara), a smart and fashion-forward friend who is always there to lend a hand, and Hurley (Christopher Martinez), a neighboring pizza shop employee who spends his time coming up with brilliant culinary creations.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, December 9

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Wicked Stepmother" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Tina discovers her father has age-related impairments, making it crucial to reunite him with his wife. Meanwhile, Daphne gets her first little baby boo-boo.

Poppa's House - "Brokeback" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Poppa’s severe back pain keeps him from seeing a doctor, until Ivy offers to stay the night to care for him. Meanwhile, Nina makes Junior think he lost his wedding ring.

What We Do in the Shadows - "The Promotion" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The vampires go to an office party to celebrate Guillermo's promotion.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 9)

Monday, December 9

Jason Bateman (Arrested Development/George and Leo/Chicago Sons/Simon/The Hogan Family/It's Your Move/Silver Spoons) - Watch Jason on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Christian Slater (Breaking In) - Christian is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Billy appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also announces the Golden Globes nominations on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Michael Urie (Shrinking/Krapopolis/Partners), Jessica Williams (Shrinking/Love Life/Just for Kicks) and Luke Tennie (Shrinking) - Michael, Jessica and Luke are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS. Michael also discusses Shrinking on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) and Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Mindy and Morris announce the Golden Globes nominations on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Nicole Richie (Great News) - NBC's Today catches up with Nicole and Paris Hilton sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
Christina Milian (Grandfathered) - Christina talks about Dexter: Original Sin on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jurnee Smollettt (On Our Own) - Jurnee is telling Drew about her new movie, The Order based on a true story of bank robberies, white supremacists and domestic terror on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Megan Hilty (Sean Saves the World) - Megan stops by Sherri, so check your local listings.
Renée Elise Goldsberry (Girls5eva) and Hank Azaria (The Simpsons/Brockmire/Free Agents/Herman's Head) - Renée and Hank talk about All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony discusses his upcoming Fox special The Real Full Monty on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical/Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!/The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Bad Teacher/Life with Bonnie/DAG) - David discusses St. Denis Medical on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Liza Lapira (9JKL/Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life/Super Fun Night/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23/Traffic Light) - Liza is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am and on New York Live on WNBC at 11:30am.