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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Revealed: The two Christmas specials of two classic comedies which attracted impressive audiences this week

It is the time of year when viewers traditionally complain about repeats on television. But the Christmas specials of two classic comedies from the last century managed to attract an impressive combined audience of more than 1million people this week. On Tuesday, a nearly 50-year-old Porridge Christmas Special on BBC4, was watched by nearly 620,000 viewers when it aired at …

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3 weeks ago

7 of the most fearless comedy specials you might have missed this year

Salon

From the moment the Golden Globes added a category for best stand-up comedy performance, cynics like me had doubts. 01 "Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special" Rachel Bloom Purists may argue with our lumping in Bloom’s Off-Broadway one-woman show with classic stand-up sets. I’d rather watch the star and co-creator of the dearly departed “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” process the …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Christmas TV is relying on sitcom specials once again. Where is all the money going?

The Independent

Every Christmas I get to sit down with a mince pie and a hot toddy, and watch as the BBC desecrates another of my beloved Agatha Christie novels. Whether they’re sipping mulled wine during Carols from King’s on Christmas Eve or adjourning the turkey guzzling for the King’s message on Christmas Day, families rely on the broadcast routine to make …

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1 month ago

How the mid "Skeleton Crew" makes us nostalgic for the wretched "Star Wars" holiday specials of yore

Salon

Since the first “Star Wars” blasted a hole in popular culture we've been gifted a few unforgettable Christmas-adjacent stories. The only true “Star Wars Holiday Special," bequeathed to Generation X, centered its celebration on Life Day, a tradition of Chewie's home planet of Kashyyyk. Anyway, now there’s “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” a new series about four pre-teens whose humdrum life …

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1 month ago

MasterChef: Celebrity stars speak out after BBC cancels Christmas episode

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They filmed the Christmas specials earlier this year, but the episode will no longer make …

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1 month ago

Gregg Wallace comment caused Melanie Sykes to quit TV, she reveals, as BBC axes Masterchef Christmas specials

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An alleged remark made by Gregg Wallace to Melanie Sykes …

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1 month ago

Amazon winter specials: Bring the cinema home with the best TVs starting at ₹12,999 with superior picture and sound

Live Mint

Finding the best TV means more than just upgrading your entertainment; it’s about experiencing cutting-edge technology at its finest. Top features of the best TV brands: Popular TV brands Origin Known for Online availability Sony Japan Consumer electronics, including TVs, cameras, gaming consoles, audio equipment Yes Samsung South Korea Smartphones, home appliances, televisions, tablets, smartwatches, laptops Yes LG South Korea …

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1 month ago

Red Lobster introduces brand-new Happy Hour menus with $5 drink specials and $2 off appetizers

Salon

Red Lobster may not be bringing back its infamous $20 endless shrimp deal anytime soon, but the fast-casual seafood chain has several new value options for its loyal customers. In a recent press release, Red Lobster announced the launch of its happy hour menus at participating restaurants nationwide. “With the launch of Red Lobster's new happy hour, guests can enjoy …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vir Das takes aim at post-election America; Comedian’s ‘Congrats, America, you are great again’ satire on Trump’s return

Live Mint

Stand-up comedian Vir Das has sparked a social media buzz with his satirical take on post-election America during a recent show in the United States. In the video, Vir Das congratulated the audience, saying, “Congrats, America, you are great again,” and humorously suggested that Trump would remain president “for the next four… 25 years.” Commenting on the election’s messaging, he …

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2 months ago

Watch these 8 recent politics-free TV shows and specials on election day (and beyond)

LA Times

A social media account run by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign memed itself. Celebrities signed their political endorsements with “childless cat lad y.” Former President Trump, again the Republican presidential nominee, served fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. Dubbed the “election of a generation,” the 2024 presidential race and its result may very well be adapted for the screen — it …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Fightback Symphony: Can They Conquer Pune?

Hindustan Times

India will be aiming for a bounce back from a heavy and a rare eight-wicket loss in Bengaluru as they take on New Zealand in the second Test of the three-match Test series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday. The match will be a chance for India to level the series after suffering a heavy defeat …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll halts show and sparks BBC probe after making 'racist' joke: Actor says he 'deeply regrets clumsy line'

Daily Mail

Brendan O'Carroll says he 'deeply regrets clumsy line' after making a 'racist' joke during rehearsals for the Christmas specials of Mrs Brown's Boys. Brendan O'Carroll says he 'deeply regrets clumsy line' after making a 'racist' joke during rehearsals for the Christmas specials of Mrs Brown's Boys The Irish comedian, 69, was in the role of Agnes Brown when he made …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Warren Beatty keeps playing Dick Tracy in bizarre TV specials on TCM. Why?

Slate

Oscar-winner Warren Beatty first secured the rights to the comic book character Dick Tracy in the lead up to his 1990 movie adaptation. Decades later, Beatty kept playing Tracy in bizarre late-night specials airing on cable TV, that confounded nearly everyone. In this episode, we investigate: What’s going on between Warren Beatty and Dick Tracy? In this episode, you’ll hear …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Millet specials make their way to the Onam menu

The Hindu

When millets are becoming part of the daily diet, why not include them in the Onam spread? Sweet spread Homebaker Parvathy Ravikumar has millet payasam and millet payasam cake for gourmets. Since I am making millet payasam, this time I thought of having a millet payasam cake. It is a fusion cake in which the millet payasam goes as the …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

In Joe Rogan, Netflix continues mainstreaming misinformation and panic for laughs

Salon

Just like comedy fans replay their favorite routines every so often, I often find myself returning to a few journalistic pieces written about comedy to help me order my thoughts. “When I’m the voice of reason,” Rogan said, “you’ve got a really f***ed-up program.” You could reasonably apply that same note to Netflix, which recently debuted Rogan’s hour-plus special as …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Thiruvananthapuram | It is raining Karkkadakam specials, courtesy Gandhi Bhavan and Pathayam

The Hindu

A naturopathic lunch feels like a welcome break and the go-to place for it in Thiruvananthapuram has always been Pathayam, rechristened as Pathayam Millets’ Cafe. Even though Pathayam has been selling Karkkadaka kanji and pathila thoran during the month, this year it is being done under the auspices of Gandhi Bhavan. So there were cut fruits, salad, kuthari choru, millet …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Railways to operate two one-way specials via Mangaluru and Coimbatore to Bengaluru

The Hindu

Railways will operate two one-way special trains, one on July 30 from Madgaon to KSR Bengaluru, and another on July 31 from Karwar to Yeshwantpur via Mangaluru Junction and Coimbatore. - KSR Bengaluru One Way Special leaves Madgaon at 4.30 pm on July 30 to reach Bengaluru at 3.30 pm the next day. It halts at Canacona, Karwar, Ankola, Gokarna …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

SR to restore passenger train numbers as per pre-COVID period in Mangaluru

The Hindu

As many as 12 passenger service trains that were running as Express Specials through Mangaluru Railway Region will be renumbered as passenger trains with effect from July 1. 06485/06484 Mangaluru Central-Kabaka Puttur-Mangaluru Central Express Special would be renumbered as Train No. 06487/06486 Mangaluru Central-Kabaka Puttur-Mangaluru Central Express Special as Train No. Charvattur - Mangaluru Central Express Special would run as …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Head To These Restaurants For Live World Cup Screenings and Exclusive Specials

News 18

World Cup screenings at restaurants create an electrifying atmosphere as fans gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Date: 9th June 2024 Time: 8 PM TO 12 AM Venue: Belisario, Shangri-La Eros, 19, Ashoka Rd, Janpath, Connaught Place Zylo by Kakapo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zylo By Kakapo The Cricket World Cup is here, igniting …

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7 months ago

Taylor Tomlinson’s working day and night with comedy specials and ‘After Midnight’

LA Times

In November, Taylor Tomlinson celebrated a milestone birthday. But then I would come home to L.A. and feel like I was floating, to the point where I was like, ‘Should I not live in L.A.?’” Taylor Tomlinson, left, hosts CBS’ “After Midnight.” Guest comedians include Nico Santos, left, Billy Eichner and Pete Holmes. “After Midnight,” which launched in January, gave …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Have you had the white biryani in Hyderabad

The Hindu

The new year will come and go, as will food trends and predictions. Fauzan Khan, part owner at Chicha’s, a restaurant specialising in Hyderabadi specials says Safed biryani has been a part of their catering menu. As it cooks in dum with the meat, the juices released from the meat further enhance the flavour.” Chef Vignesh Ramachandran, chef partner at …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Celebrity chef reveals the truth behind restaurants' 'specials' menu as debate rages over whether it's simply a way to shift expiring food

Daily Mail

Celebrity chef Manu Feildel has weighed in on a debate about the 'specials' menu at restaurants. On Monday's The Kyle and Jackie O Show, hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson were arguing over whether the menu items are a way to move expiring food. Jackie, 48, believed the specials menu was a creative outlet for chefs, while Kyle, 52, …

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1 year ago

L.A. stand-up specials stand out in a year of DIY comedy

LA Times

It was a banner year for stand-up fans in 2023, with the number of hourlong specials released clearing more than 200 titles. “There’s something truly magical about the journey an artist takes from just a spark of an idea — thinking, ‘I want to create a self-produced comedy special’ — to the moment where it’s a reality, the upload is …

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1 year ago

From "Community" to "Frog and Toad," Yvette Nicole Brown on the "self-care" of Christmas specials

Salon

Yvette Nicole Brown has already had an eventful holiday, and it’s not even Christmas yet. I feel like “Christmas Eve” has a slight O. Henry, “Gift of the Magi” element to it — another literary reference that hopefully the kids who watch “Frog and Toad” will read someday. Frog and Toad" I think people know you most for your role …

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Revealed: The two Christmas specials of two classic comedies which attracted impressive audiences this week

7 of the most fearless comedy specials you might have missed this year

Christmas TV is relying on sitcom specials once again. Where is all the money going?

How the mid "Skeleton Crew" makes us nostalgic for the wretched "Star Wars" holiday specials of yore

MasterChef: Celebrity stars speak out after BBC cancels Christmas episode

Gregg Wallace comment caused Melanie Sykes to quit TV, she reveals, as BBC axes Masterchef Christmas specials

Amazon winter specials: Bring the cinema home with the best TVs starting at ₹12,999 with superior picture and sound

Red Lobster introduces brand-new Happy Hour menus with $5 drink specials and $2 off appetizers

Vir Das takes aim at post-election America; Comedian’s ‘Congrats, America, you are great again’ satire on Trump’s return

Watch these 8 recent politics-free TV shows and specials on election day (and beyond)

India's Fightback Symphony: Can They Conquer Pune?

Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll halts show and sparks BBC probe after making 'racist' joke: Actor says he 'deeply regrets clumsy line'

Warren Beatty keeps playing Dick Tracy in bizarre TV specials on TCM. Why?

Millet specials make their way to the Onam menu

In Joe Rogan, Netflix continues mainstreaming misinformation and panic for laughs

Thiruvananthapuram | It is raining Karkkadakam specials, courtesy Gandhi Bhavan and Pathayam

Railways to operate two one-way specials via Mangaluru and Coimbatore to Bengaluru

SR to restore passenger train numbers as per pre-COVID period in Mangaluru

Head To These Restaurants For Live World Cup Screenings and Exclusive Specials

Taylor Tomlinson’s working day and night with comedy specials and ‘After Midnight’

Have you had the white biryani in Hyderabad

Celebrity chef reveals the truth behind restaurants' 'specials' menu as debate rages over whether it's simply a way to shift expiring food

L.A. stand-up specials stand out in a year of DIY comedy

From "Community" to "Frog and Toad," Yvette Nicole Brown on the "self-care" of Christmas specials