The Immortal Kevin Fitzpatrick was born and raised in New York City, and that doesn't make sense. Kevin wears many hats, including actor, editor, and writer, but never yellow. The best things in life are Back to the Future, beets, Firefly and The Venture Bros. When not picking apart the minutia of pop culture in film and TV, Kevin can usually be found RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
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Bill Nye Recruits Tyler, The Creator for New Netflix Talk Show Theme
Bill Nye could definitely use some help saving the world with his new Netflix talk series, and who better than the Creator himself? Tyler, The Creator, that is, performing a revamped theme song for the “Science Guy”s new series, Bill Nye Saves the World.
Melissa McCarthy Makes Easter ‘SNL’ Return as Sean Spicer
It made sense of SNL to hire Melissa McCarthy for a fifth hosting gig, rather than rely on a weekly Sean Spicer impression. Nonetheless, our first live coast-to-coast SNL show managed to coax McCarthy’s Spicer out for Easter, and with an intriguing twist at that.
Jay Pharoah on ‘SNL’ Firing: ‘You Go Where You’re Appreciated’
SNL is having a banner year with its political sketches, but there’s no overlooking the absence of past favorites Jay Pharoah and Taran Killam. Pharoah in particular says the sketch comedy series had him in an “impression box,” and even had cast members commenting that he was undervalued.
‘Carmen Sandiego’ Coming to Netflix, Voiced By ‘Jane the Virgin’ Star
Everything old is new again, and like the Magic School Bus before it, Netflix is ready to take us anywhere in the world. So it is, that we’ll be chasing Carmen Sandiego all over again with a new Netflix series, starring Jane the Virgin favorite Gina Rodriguez.
Hulu Officially Continuing Down ‘The Path’ for Season 3
Don’t let a Season 2 finale for Hulu’s The Path fool you into thinking “the light” has officially gone out. Hulu confirms that Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy and Michelle Monaghan will re-join the Meyerism movement for Season 3, with The Path now renewed for 2018.
Tig Notaro Calls ‘SNL’ Louis C.K. Clown Sketch Rip-Off ‘Disappointing’
Louis C.K.’s SNL return went smoothly enough, until Tig Notaro fans noticed some striking similarities between a prerecorded “Birthday Clown” sketch, and Notaro’s own “Clown Service” short. It might have been an earnest mistake, but Notaro now speaks out against SNL, calling the apparent rip “extremely disappointing.”
Charlie Murphy, ‘Chappelle’ Comic and Eddie Murphy’s Brother, Dies at 57
Every Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle fan will remember Charlie Murphy; edgier stand-up comedian and source of the famous “True Hollywood Stories” that launched Chappelle’s Show into the stratosphere. Sadly, Charlie Murphy is no longer with us, having passed away at age 57.
‘Orange Is the New Black’ Season 5 Revisits Finale Cliffhanger in First Clip
Surprised though we were to learn that Orange Is the New Black Season 5 would take place over a condensed timeline, our first extended look is even more urgent. Check back in on that finale cliffhanger with a new Season 5 clip, and see the first photos!
Mark Gatiss Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Return, Plus S8?
Game of Thrones Season 7 has us deeper in the dark than ever, but there may yet be corners of George R.R. Martin’s books to explore. Sherlock star Mark Gatiss confirms that Braavos’ Iron Bank-er Tycho Nestoris will have a role in Season 7, and possibly beyond.
‘Gilmore Girls’ Stars Question the Need for Another Revival
Gilmore Girls fans were lucky enough to get one revival, and it’s likely a second go wouldn’t carry the same urgency. Even stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel aren’t 100% certain of a need to revisit the Gilmore Girls, despite that closing twist.
NBC’s ‘Will and Grace’ Revival Extended With Additional Episodes
More often than not, hot-ticket network revivals are usually one-and-done, but Will & Grace fans are at least getting some additional bang for their buck. NBC’s revival of Will, Grace, Jack, Karen and the rest is getting an extension, adding a few more episodes to its run.
‘Fargo’ S3 Teases ‘Misunderstandings and Mishandlings’ in New Featurette
You’d think we’d get tired of Fargo Season 3, and the unfathomable pinheadery of all its nonsense-phrases, but Mary Elizabeth Winstead delivers them with such gusto. See for yourself (and get an in-depth look at this season’s story) with a new extended featurette for Installment 3 of FX’s Noah Hawley drama.
Netflix ‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ Renewed for Third (And Final?) Season
There wasn’t much surprise to be had with Netflix renewing its Series of Unfortunate Events for Season 2, given that author Daniel Handler had already been preparing as much. That said, even more misery is in store with a confirmed third season, likely to be adaptation’s last.
MTV ‘Daria’ Creators Draw the Grown-Up Cast for 20th Anniversary
Beavis and Butthead might have gotten a second shot at life on MTV, but in lieu of spinoff Daria ever coming back, co-creator Susie Lewis has the next best thing. See what Daria, Quinn, Jane and Trent all look like in 2017, as the 20th anniversary brings out new designs and a look at their lives.
Watch Will Arnett Host ‘Netflix Live’ With Scintillating Office Commentary
April Fools’ falls on a Saturday this year, which means companies in on the gag are trotting out their pranks a bit early. And speaking of “trotting,” why not enjoy BoJack Horseman himself, Will Arnett, as he provides running commentary on a copy room for Netflix’s new hit show, Netflix Live?
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Sets Rainn Wilson as Original Series’ Harry Mudd
Bears. Beets. Star Trek: Discovery? Somewhere, Dwight Schrute feels a chill in the air, as Office alum Rainn Wilson beams aboard the Star Trek franchise with a character that should prove familiar to fans of the original series.