Tuesday, October 31, 2023

TBS Friends Tribute Marathon; HBO's Albert Brooks Documentary Premieres November 11

Friends

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" 


Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

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, May 18

The Simpsons - "Estranger Things" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Bart and Lisa stop watching Itchy and Scratchy together, Marge fears that they'll start to drift apart.

Family Guy - "The Fat Lotus" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Peter suspects Lois of betraying his trust with Quagmire at a swanky vacation resort.

Krapopolis - "Ty Died" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ty is tired of his family thinking he's not important enough to be assassinated.

Bob's Burgers - "Mr. Fischoeder's Opus" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tina becomes the new advice columnist for the school newspaper; Teddy takes on more than he can handle when he volunteers to build a float for the Bounty of the Bay Parade.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 12)

Friday, May 16

  • Lunell (Lopez) - Watch Luenell on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She will also be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:39am.
  • Benito Skinner (Overcompensating) - Benito appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) and Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Mayan and Jerry are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Luke Kirby (Étoile) and Gideon Glick (Étoile/The Other Two) - Luke and Gideon talk about Étoile on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley talks about his new series Tucci in Italy with GMA co-anchor Michael Strahan on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm. He will also be on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - Howie talks about America's Got Talent on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings) and on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your lcoal listings.
  • Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa talks about her latest project Mama I'm a Big Girl Now on Sherri, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series Frasier (2023) - Season Two Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered) Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)

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