A.P. Bio: Glenn Howerton on his new 'darker, bolder, and stranger' network comedy

Created bySaturday Night Livealum Mike O’Brien and executive-produced by Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers,A.P. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why was this the right show and the right time to branch off onto your own? GLENN HOWERTON:It was a lot of things. Credit: Ron Batzdorff/NBC I just thought it was really, really funny. It just made me laugh. The character really resonated with me, and I just really liked it. That concern seems totally valid considering some of the things that your character gets into in the early episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Dustin Clayton

A.P. Biocanceled after two seasons at NBC

School is out… indefinitely. NBC canceled theGlenn Howerton-led comedyA.P. We have 4 left to air and they’re 4 of my favorites." Seth Meyers, Mike Shoemaker, Andrew Singer, and Lorne Michaels serve as executive producers with O’Brien. “For the record, it does really well online. Really really well,” Shoemaker tweeted ofA.P. “It has faithful viewers that just don’t watch TV the old way. BECAUSE IT’S 2019.” that means all of you are stuck with me for life....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Timothy Pace

Aaron Lee Tasjan on harmonizing with Sheryl Crow and going psychedelic

The albums that I’m hearing newer artists do feel more like a playlist almost than an actual record. People are really interested in something that has a sense of adventure to it." On his musical inspirations “A huge one since I was a kid was definitely Jeff Tweedy. Credit: Courtesy of Aaron Lee Tasjan He always seemed to be doing something that maybe people were not all going to understand right away....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · David Walls

Aaron Sorkin hopes 'any sexual harassers-in-waiting' will be scared to death after Weinstein, others

Im horrified and heartbroken for the victims, he told Amanpour. (Weinstein has denied any allegations of sexual assault.) Theyve gotten the death penalty in Hollywood. Credit: Michael Kovac/Getty Images He also urged Hollywood to not take all accusations at face value. I think that all of the women deserve to be heard. Otherwise, what we have is a mob. Sorkin added the importance of taking the accused seriously and giving everyone due process to allow progress to continue....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Anne Knox

Abbi Jacobson is thrilled to be the 'anti-stereotypical princess' in Matt Groening'sDisenchantment

Groenings long-awaited follow-up quickly caught the attention ofSimpsonsdiehard Abbi Jacobson. And then I couldnt believe that I got it. Its been a constant pinching-myself situation to get to work with him and the whole team. Netflix Jacobson describes her character, Princess Bean, as a lush who is disenchanted with her situation. That is, until Nat Faxons elf and Eric Andres demon enter her life. Theres a three amigos kind of vibe....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Bethany Ortiz

Abbi Jacobson reveals gorgeous cover for essay collectionI Might Regret This

The book will feature original illustrations by Jacobson and be published Oct. 30. The essays inI Might Regret Thisare the result of Jacobsons road trip across the country. been pivotal in her adulthood. Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage This collection of essays terrifies me, Jacobson says. This book is me getting it all down on paper, in an attempt to figure myself out more. So … yes, I might regret this. Grand Central Publishing...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Mariah Cox

Abbott:Saladin Ahmed previews his new '70s paranormal investigator comic

Later this year, Ahmed will be debuting his second Marvel series withthe time-hoppingExiles. Studios that switches superheroes for paranormal investigators, and moves the action from cosmic space prisons to 70s-era Detroit. Colorist Jason Wordie added a saturated filter to the pages to really make it look like the 70s. Credit: Boom! Studios Thats why I think its great for a comic book as opposed to a prose work. So that has a lot of contrasts for her as a journalist and as an investigator....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Zachary Davis

ABC boss 'cautiously optimistic' aboutS.H.I.E.L.D.,Once Upon a Timefutures

Its more that theyve been watching it more time-shifted since weve been on Friday. The creative this season, I honestly think, has been the strongest its ever been, Dungey said. Weve been really excited about what the producers have been talking about for the second half of the season. Credit: Jennifer Clasen/ABC; Jack Rowand/ABC The future forMarvels Inhumans, however, is looking bleak. It didnt perform for us at the level that we wouldve wanted, she said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Steven Hughes

ABC cancels 5 shows includingDeception,The Crossing

ABC is cleaning house for next fall. The connection just canceled five shows seven if you count two limited series that also are not returning. Alex, Inc., a sitcom about a startup thats also been on for only nine episodes. Credit: Giovanni Rufino/ABC The Crossing, an acclaimed allegorical sci-fi drama series thats only aired six episodes. The show aired 13 episodes before it was pulled from the schedule in January....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Matthew Santos

ABC cancelsRoseanneafter star's racist tweet

Barr used Jarretts initials and wrote, Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Adam Rose/ABC Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste. She also said she was leaving Twitter. But the damage had already been done. Barrs talent agency, ICM, followed suit bydropping the volatile actressas a client....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Mr. Aaron Lopez

ABC cancelsThe Chew, adds third hour ofGMA

The Chewis about to serve its final course. The series cancellation ends a two-time Emmy-winning, seven-season run. It will kick off a now-final string of episodes next month and run until September. Credit: Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images For seven yearsThe Chewhas delighted audiences by delivering innovative food segments in an entertaining atmosphere. ET (noon CT/PT), is expected to broaden the series coverage of news and pop culture. No word yet on the hours title or anchors, both expected to be announced in the coming months....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Alyssa Oconnor

ABC fall schedule revealed:Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.held for next summer

Move pushes ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Tuesday and Wednesday night comedy blocks? Roseanne, likewise, is staying right where it is, kicking off Tuesday nights. Oh, and Alec Baldwins talk show got an exciting new title. It wasSundays with Alec Baldwin. Now itsThe Alec Baldwin Show(I know, were freaking out too). Heres ABCs fall schedule: MONDAY: 8:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars10:00 p.m. The Good Doctor TUESDAY:8:00 p.m.Roseanne8:30 p.m.The Kids Are Alright9:00 p.m. black-ish9:30 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Jeanette Washington

ABC fall trailers: Nathan Fillion'sThe Rookie, Scott Foley'sWhiskey Cavalierand more

ABC has released new trailers for its fall fare, including Nathan FillionsThe Rookieand the Scott Foley dramaWhiskey Cavalier. Check out the new fall schedulehere. The Kids Are All Right(Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. Times are changing and this family will never be the same. There are 10 people, three bedrooms, one bathroom and everyone in it for themselves. The Rookie(Tuesdays, 10 p.m. Single Parents(Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. A Million Little Things(Wednesdays, 10 p.m. After one of them dies unexpectedly, its just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Frank Porter