Thursday, November 09, 2023
Bookie Premieres November 30 on Max; Ted Lasso Star Holiday Special on Apple TV+
The Max Original comedy series Bookie, from Emmy®-nominated creator Chuck Lorre and starring Sebastian Maniscalco, debuts with two episodes Thursday, November 30 on Max. The eight-episode series will debut two episodes subsequent Thursdays leading up to the season finale on December 21. From Emmy®-nominated creator Chuck Lorre (The Big Bang Theory) and Nick Bakay, this darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good. Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray (Omar J. Dorsey), side-hustling sister Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito), and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector (Jorge Garcia), Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own. Full of relatable mishaps, Bookie chronicles one man’s journey to adapt to an ever-changing world as he attempts to charm and con his way to the top. Stars Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar J. Dorsey, Vanessa Ferlito, Jorge Garcia, Andrea Anders and Maxim Swinton.
Apple revealed the trailer for the all-new holiday event Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, set to debut globally on November 22 on Apple TV+, and announced a companion album launching the same date, available on all music streaming platforms. Recorded live at The Coliseum in London, one of London's oldest and most beautiful theaters, the one-hour special will feature Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ringing in the season with musical performances of beloved Christmas classics.
Joining Waddingham on stage will include Sam Ryder, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Phil Dunster and more special guests, with additional performers including the English National Opera, the London Gay Men's Chorus, The Fabulous Lounge Swingers and an 18-piece band. Along the way, Hannah shares her personal journey to this magical moment with anecdotes and memories about her own holiday experiences. The live soundtrack, available for pre-save, will be available on all music streaming platforms via Platoon on November 22, and features every musical highlight from the special. Waddingham's performance of "What Christmas Means To Me" is available as a single now.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, May 9
Young Sheldon - "A Little Snip and Teaching Old Dogs" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
George Sr. is worried that Mary wants another baby and gets a vasectomy behind her back. Meanwhile, Drs. Linkletter and Sturgis go to Sheldon for science tutoring.
Young Sheldon - "A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
George Sr. gets an exciting job offer, and Sheldon prepares for his move to California.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 6)
Thursday, May 9
- Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Catch Tiffany on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rainn Wilson (The Office) - Rainn talks about Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am. He also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- John Krasinkski (The Office) - John talks about If on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
- Carla Gugino (Californication/Entourage/Spin City) - NBC's Today catches up with Carla in the 9am hour.
- Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) - Jack talks about HGTV's Zillow Gone Wild on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly/Crowded/Drake & Josh) - Miranda is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
12/05 - Father Knows Best - The Complete Series
12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/15 - Letterkenny - Season 11
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series
12/22 - Three's Company - The Official 40th Anniversary Collection (includes The Ropers and Three's a Crowd)
01/09 - South Park - Seasons 11-15 (Blu-ray)
01/16 - Ghosts (UK) - Season Five
02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
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
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