Tuesday, October 31, 2023
TBS Friends Tribute Marathon; HBO's Albert Brooks Documentary Premieres November 11
TBS is celebrating the life of Friends star and fan-favorite actor Matthew Perry all week long with marathons dedicated to his beloved character, interspersed with special tributes showcasing what he and his character meant to fans of the long-running comedy sitcom. The "Best of Chandler" Marathon begins on Wednesday, November 1, spotlighting the character's most hilarious and heartwarming episodes. The marathon continues on Thursday, November 2, highlighting friendship episodes with "Best of Chandler and Joey's Friendship," and the "Best of Monica and Chandler's Relationship" Marathon on Friday, November 3. Encores of the marathons will continue over the weekend through Sunday, November 5.
Full scheduling details below:
Wednesday, 11/1: "Friends": Best of Chandler Marathon (6A - 6P)
· 6:00AM "The One With The Blackout"
· 6:30AM "The One After the Super Bowl Pt. 2"
· 7:00AM "The One With the Prom Video"
· 7:30AM "The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies"
· 8:00AM "The One Where Eddie Wont' Go"
· 8:30AM "The One With Barry and Mindy's Wedding"
· 9:00AM "The One With the Jam"
· 9:30AM "The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister"
· 10:00AM "The One With the Hypnosis Tape"
· 10:30AM "The One With a Chick and a Duck"
· 11:00AM "The One With the Cat"
· 11:30AM "The One With the Cuffs"
· 12:00PM "The One With Chandler in a Box"
· 12:30PM "The One With the Embryos"
· 1:00PM "The One With all the Rugby"
· 1:30PM "The One With All the Wedding Dresses"
· 2:00PM "The One With All the Thanksgivings"
· 2:30PM "The One Where Everybody Finds Out"
· 3:00PM "The One With the Cop"
· 3:30PM "The One With the Proposal: Part 1"
· 4:00PM "The One With the Halloween Party"
· 4:30PM "The One With the Tea Leaves"
· 5:00PM "The One With the Sharks"
· 5:30PM "The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work"
Thursday, 11/2: "Friends": Best of Chandler and Joey's Friendship Marathon (6:30A-12:30P)
· 6:00AM "The One With the Baby On The Bus"
· 6:30AM "The One With The Prom Video"
· 7:00AM "The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know"
· 7:30AM "The One Where Joey Moves Out"
· 8:00AM "The One Where Eddie Won't Go"
· 8:30AM "The One Where No One's Ready"
· 9:00AM "The One With a Chick and a Duck"
· 9:30AM "The One With the Cat"
· 10:00AM "The One With Chandler in a Box"
· 10:30AM "The One With The Embryos"
· 11:00AM "The One Where Monica Sings"
· 12:00PM "The One With Ross's Grant"
Friday, 11/3: "Friends": Best of Chandler & Monica's Relationship Marathon (10A-12:30P)
· 10:00AM "The One With Ross' Wedding, Part 2"
· 10:30AM "The One With the Proposal Part 1"
· 11:00AM "The One With the Proposal Part 2"
· 11:30AM "The One With Monica and Chandler's Wedding Part 1"
· 12:00AM "The One With Monica and Chandler's Wedding Part 2"
Saturday, 11/4: "Friends": Best of Chandler Encore (6A-10:30A)
· 6:00AM "The One With The Blackout"
· 6:30AM "The One After the Super Bowl Pt. 2"
· 7:00AM "The One With the Prom Video"
· 7:30AM "The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies"
· 8:00AM "The One Where Eddie Wont' Go"
· 8:30AM "The One With Barry and Mindy's Wedding"
· 9:00AM "The One With the Jam"
· 9:30AM "The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister"
· 10:00AM "The One With the Hypnosis Tape"
Sunday, 11/5: Friends Best of Chandler Encore (6A-12:30P)
· 6:00AM "The One With a Chick and a Duck"
· 6:30AM "The One With the Cat"
· 7:00AM "The One With the Cuffs"
· 7:30AM "The One With Chandler in a Box"
· 8:00AM "The One With the Embryos"
· 8:30AM "The One With all the Rugby"
· 9:00AM "The One With All the Thanksgivings"
· 9:30AM "The One Where Everybody Finds Out"
· 10:00AM "The One With the Cop"
· 10:30AM "The One With the Proposal: Part 1"
· 11:00AM "The One With the Halloween Party"
· 11:30AM "The One With the Tea Leaves"
· 12:00PM "The One With the Sharks"
The HBO Original documentary Albert Brooks: Defending My Life directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride), debuts Saturday, November 11 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Since the late 1960s, Albert Brooks has been a major force in American comedy with his smart, sometimes absurdist, and truly unique sense of humor. From stand-up, to acting, to writing and directing short films, to his seven, iconic, original motion pictures, including Modern Romance, Lost in America, Mother and more, Brooks has paved the way for future generations and remains a comedic force in a league of his own. With testimonials from some of the brightest comedy talents and serious thinkers, as well as family and friends, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life chronicles Brooks' very early work all the way to present day. In this deep and personal conversation, Reiner and Brooks explore the origins and evolution of Brooks' career, the impetus for his creativity, and the impact he has had on the world of comedy.
Featured Participants: Attesting to Brooks' influence in the comedy and entertainment world is a host of notable celebrity figures including: Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Wanda Sykes, Jon Stewart, Ben Stiller, Steven Spielberg, Sarah Silverman, David Letterman, Larry David, Jonah Hill, Judd Apatow, Sharon Stone, Brian Williams, Anthony Jeselnik, Tiffany Haddish, Alana Haim, Nikki Glaser, James L. Brooks, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Sunday, September 8
Universal Basic Guys - "Pet Projects (Pilot)" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Threatened by a doctor's kindness toward Tammy, Mark tries to get her an exotic animal; Hank bonds with the chimpanzee via its bluetooth; David's dog saves David and Mernft Man from a pet snake.
Bob's Burgers - "The Big Stieblitzki" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The family gets invited to Rudy's father's birthday party; Tina attempts to convince a woman to commit to a relationship with Rudy's father.
The Great North - "Welcome To Miami Adventure" / "Worst Drives Club Adventure" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Coming off the heels of her break-up, Judy is taken on a wild adventure with Honeybee and Aunt Dirt; Judy tries to learn to drive.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 2)
Friday, September 6
- Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Watch Kumail on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Keaton (Report to Murphy/Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Michael appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Conner O'Malley (Shrill) - Conner is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Edie Falco (Bupkis/Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about her film I'll Be Right There on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Josh Gad (Wolf Like Me/Avenue 5/The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Josh is joining Drew and telling her about getting denied from his college's musical theater program and making his return to Broadway after eleven years with bestie Andrew Rannells on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Diane Farr (Splitting Together/Like Family/The Job) - Diane discusses the CBS drama series Fire Country on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
07/05 - Letterkenny - Season 12 (Final Season)
07/30 - Ted Lasso - The Richmond Way (The Complete Series) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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