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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Doris Roberts, Star of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Dies at 90
Sad news for fans of veteran actor and multiple Emmy-winner Doris Roberts, as the iconic Everybody Loves Raymond star has passed away. Apart from her famed role as Ray’s mother Marie Barone, Roberts is also remembered for her work on Broadway.
2015 Emmy Winners: Live Updates of Tonight’s Awards!
The 2015 Emmys are upon us, hosted by Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and SNL alum Andy Samberg, and the competition is arrestingly steep. Will this be Mad Men‘s year? What about Tatiana Maslany? We’ll be updating all through tonight’s broadcast, so keep it here for every winner (and loser!) from the 2015 Emmy Awards!
Amy Schumer, Louis C.K. and Denis Leary Are Jon Stewart’s Final ‘Daily Show’ Guests
Now that President Obama has come and gone, Jon Stewart’s final round of Daily Show outings will bring out a few more big guns to help send him off. Among the sure to be extensive list, we already have top comedians (and near successors) Amy Schumer, Louis C.K. and even Denis Leary booking slots on Jon Stewart’s final run.
ABC’s Adult ‘Muppets’ Series and More Get 2015 Trailers
Welp, that was fast! Just a short while after ABC released its full fall 2015 lineup, here come the trailers. The Muppets go “adult” in the first mockumentary preview for their new series, while Uncle Buck lives, FBI agents join Quantico, and even Community star Ken Jeong gets in the three-camera sitcom game by the latest trailers.
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show,’ 2015 Retirement Announced
Just when we thought the state of Comedy Central’s late-night lineup had settled, following Larry Wilmore’s ‘Nightly Show’ takeover from ‘The Colbert Report,’ ol’ Jon Stewart done spun us about once more. Word has come in that ‘The Daily Show’ host announced his retirement during tonight’s taping, ostensibly after Stewart’s current contract.
‘True Detective’ Season 2: Colin Farrell Confirms Lead Role
'True Detective' season 2 rumors have become the Hydra of TV news, wherein the dismissal of any one rumor sees two more (or seven) take its place. Colin Farrell's status among the leading candidates, however, has scarcely been in question since its arrival, and now it seems the Irish actor has at last confirmed his 'True Detective' season 2 casting.
Comic-Con 2014: ‘Family Guy’ Panel Teases Upcoming ‘Simpsons’ Crossover
Worlds will collide this fall as ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Family Guy’ cross paths for the first time, with a little bit of ‘Futurama’ for good measure. We’re on hand in Ballroom 20 for Comic-Con 2014, so find out what happens when Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin meet up, beat up, and exchange families with our full account of the panel from San Diego Comic-Con!
FX Denis Leary Comedy ‘Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll’ Gets Full Series Order
A ways back we were intrigued to learn that 'Rescue Me' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man' alum Denis Leary would return to FX for an all-new comedy titled 'Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll,' and while the premise seemed a little flat, the music lives on. FX has officially given a series order to 'Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll,' releasing the first photos of Leary in character as well.
‘Breaking Bad’ Prequel ‘Better Call Saul’ Taps Michael McKean as First New Character
It's been a good long while since we've heard anything from the front of AMC's forthcoming 'Breaking Bad' prequel-sequel (maybe) series 'Better Call Saul,' apart from its November premiere or returning stars Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks. Now, the spinoff series has officially cast its first new character, adding Christopher Guest alum Michael McKean into the mix.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Spoilers: May Episode Descriptions Reveal Trouble for Tyrion
'Game of Thrones' season 4 has plenty on its plate for the moment with the recent controversy surrounding Sunday's "Breaker of Chains," but things understandably won't get any easier as the HBO fantasy drama heads into May, placing plenty of new dangers onto the characters of George R.R. Martin's literary world. The full set of May episode synopses have arrived, and it looks like Tyrion
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Mad Men’ in 60 Seconds!
Our long national nightmare comes to a close as AMC's Mad Men returns this Sunday for its final episodes, but what if you're too busy drinking, smoking and pitching to catch up with 6.5 seasons of '60s Mad-ness? Let us give you the meeting minutes and tell you all about AMC's Mad Men in just 60 seconds...
It’s Official: Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman as Host of ‘The Late Show’!
Well, that was fast! Just one week after David Letterman dropped the 'Late Show' bombshell that he would retire in 2015, his replacement has officially been announced. Following early and decisive rumors, Stephen Colbert will officially leave behind Comedy Central's 'Colbert Report' to ascend the late-night throne as the new host of CBS' 'The Late Show.' You're welcome, nation!
‘The Simpsons’ Sets FXX Debut with Massive 522 Episode 12-Day Marathon
A few months ago we heard the monumental news that FXX had paid an astonishing $750 million for syndication and streaming rights to the entire library of 'The Simpsons,' not only an unprecedented deal in the history of TV rights, but also for making America's favorite animated family more accessible than ever before. Now, the network has announced its intent to kick things off with an impressive 1
’24: Live Another Day': Jack is Back in 20+ Minutes of Behind the Scenes Footage
FOX's forthcoming '24' revival 'Live Another Day' has been plenty generous with footage in time for its May 5 premiere, but the latest look inside Jack Bauer's TV return is more extensive than we ever could have hoped. Go behind the scenes of '24: Live Another Day' with the cast and crew for a full half-hour of new footage, insight and details!
David Letterman Announces He’s Retiring From Late Night in 2015 – Updated
During a taping of tonight's 'Late Show', host David Letterman announced to a shocked studio audience that he would be retiring in 2015 after his latest contract ends.
‘Boy Meets World’ Reunion Alert: Shawn Hunter and Cory’s Parents Already Returning for ‘Girl Meets World’
We've yet to see a single frame of footage from the Disney Channel's forthcoming 'Boy Meets World' sequel-spinoff series 'Girl Meets World,' even as last week saw the announcement that Lee Norris would reprise his role as Minkus, and already, its biggest reunion yet has taken place. Rider Strong's Shawn Hunter, Betsy Randle's Amy Matthews and William Russ' Alan Matthews will all return in an upcom