Tuesday, April 15, 2025
HBO's Harry Potter Series; Classic TV Comes to Life in NYC

The HBO Original Harry Potter series has cast six-time Emmy(R), two-time Tony Award(R), Olivier winner, and BAFTA and Oscar(R) nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Tony Award(R), Golden Globe(R), and Olivier winner, and Oscar(R) and Emmy(R) nominee, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall; Emmy(R), Olivier, and BAFTA nominee Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape; and BIFA nominee Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. All will serve as series regulars. Newly announced guest/recurring cast include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and five-time BAFTA winner Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter book series by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling and will feature an exciting and talented cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters Harry Potter fans have adored for over 25 years. Exploring every corner of the wizarding world, each season will bring Harry Potter and its incredible adventures to new and existing audiences and will stream exclusively on Max where it's available globally, including upcoming markets such as Turkey, the UK, Germany, and Italy, among others. The original, classic, and cherished films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch around the world.
Classic TV Comes to Life: Television Treasures from the Dr. Stewart Berkowitz Collection from Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – Sunday, May 25, 2025 at The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC. Long before the internet, smartphones, and personal computers, nothing captured our collective imagination and wonder like classic television series. Beloved shows like I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Happy Days were touchstones for several generations of Americans. From Lucy Ricardo to Ralph Kramden to Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, these characters helped shape our childhoods—and our lives. Now The Paley Museum invites you to experience your favorite classic TV shows with life-size figures in authentic costumes. PLUS the set from The Tonight Starring Johnny Carson.
This exclusive exhibit features rare treasures from the collection of the late Dr. Stewart Berkowitz, who turned his love for the TV shows from his youth into a passion for collecting. Dr. Berkowitz spent decades combing the country and lovingly assembling the costumes, props, and artifacts from his most-adored programs, including The Honeymooners (his favorite show of all time), The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Love Boat, The Flying Nun, and Happy Days. As Dr. Berkowitz collected these rare and essential costumes of TV history, he helped bring them to life by commissioning stunning life-like mannequins from designer Greg Maraio.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, April 21
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Your Own Medicine" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Dave’s disastrous attempt to dunk a basketball, Calvin takes care of his injured neighbor. Also, Gemma befriends a cool mom group while babysitting Daphne.
Poppa's House - "Babygirl" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Junior’s sister, Natalie (Amora Wayans), visits and reveals her engagement, he insists that she make up with their father, whom she still blames for their parents’ divorce.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 21)
Monday, April 21
- Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) - Watch Quinta on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) - Hannah is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Nathan Lane (Mid-Century Modern/Only Murders in the Building/Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!/One of the Boys) - Nathan appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) and Milana Vayntrub (Other Space) - Anna and Milana are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Christopher Meloni (Happy/Surviving Jack/Misery Loves Company/The Fanelli Boys) - E! News has an interview with Christopher at 11pm on E!. He will also be on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - Gayle King sits down with George on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Penn Badgley (Do Over) - Penn talks about You on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Eva Longoria (Only Murders in the Building/Telenovela) - Eva stops by Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Annaleigh Ashford (B Positive) - Annaleigh chats with the hosts on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Justina Machado (One Day at a Time) - NBC's Today catches up with Justina in the 9am hour.
- Sarah Jessica Parker (And Just Like That.../Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs) - NBC's Today catches up Sarah in the 10am hour.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Chloe Fineman joins Drew and Valerie in the kitchen to share a delicious recipe on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Amy Schumer (Life & Beth), Jillian Bell (Bless the Harts/Idiotsitter/Eastbound & Down/Workaholics) and Brianne Howey (Dollface) - Amy, Jillian and Brianne about starring in Netflix's new comedy Kinda Pregnant on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
- James Brolin (Life in Pieces) - James talks about Netflix's Ransom Canyon on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
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