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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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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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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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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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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

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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7 months 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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1 year ago

Your ultimate guide to what to watch on TV this Christmas: From the best dramas to family shows, films, comedies and specials, all you need to know about this year's festive telly extravaganza

Daily Mail

Battle for the spirit of Christmas: Good Santa takes on Bad Santa in the highlight of the festive dramas. TOY STORY 4 Christmas Day, 3.10pm, BBC1 Toy Story 4 sees the introduction of new characters, including Gabby Gabby, a talking doll voiced by Mad Men star Christina Hendricks Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys discover they’re going on …

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1 year, 1 month ago

David Tennant to read CBeebies bedtime story ahead of Doctor Who 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 David Tennant will appear on CBeebies Bedtime Stories ahead of …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Doctor Who air dates for David Tennant specials finally announced

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Before Sex Education star Ncuti …

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1 year, 2 months ago

SCR to operate festival specials

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: To accommodate the increased passenger rush during the upcoming festival season, the South Central Railway has announced the operation of several ‘festival special trains’ between various destinations. The special train will stop at Krishnarajapuram, Bangarpet, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Renigunta, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Vizianagaram, Palasa, Berhampur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrakh, Balasore and Kharagpur stations in both directions. The MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneshwar-MGR …

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1 year, 4 months ago

The BBC's Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials: Everything we know so far

BBC

The BBC's Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials: Everything we know so far David Tennant With Russell T Davies back as Doctor Who writer and showrunner, David Tennant and Catherine Tate return as The Doctor and companion Donna Noble for three hour-long specials. Here's what we know so far: When are the new Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials streaming? As part …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Stand-up comics on selling specials to the streamers: ‘You do not need them’

LA Times

Netflix’s first live stand-up special, Chris Rock’s “Selective Outrage,” was an all-around success for the streamer, landing among its Top 10 U.S. shows for the week and becoming Nielsen’s most streamed comedy special in a measurement week, with 798 million viewing minutes. Many of the festival’s shows were quickly made available for streaming on the platform, and 12 additional specials …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Railways to run 90 Holi special trains to clear extra rush during festival season

India TV News

The Indian Railways has decided to run 90 Holi special trains to accomodate high rush of passengers during the festival days. Composition: Two AC 2-Tier, 6 AC 3-Tier, 10 Sleeper class, 5 General Second Class including 2 Luggage cum Guard’s Brake Vans Pune-Ajni weekly AC Superfast specials | 6 services 01443 special will leave Pune at 15.15 pm on every …

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2 years ago

Chris Rock to Bro V. Wade: 5 Comedy specials and events we’re excited about in 2023

LA Times

Though 2023 appears to be in full swing after a long holiday, predicting the future of comedy this year still seems pretty laughable. Martindale, host of the podcast “Just Sayin’ With Justin Martindale,” is debuting his first hour of sharp-tongued wit in the first quarter of 2023 with his special titled “Gay Bash.” — Nate Jackson Glendale Room’s Sean Casey …

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2 years ago

The TV holiday specials we're re-watching this Christmas

ABC

Some people can be true Grinches when it comes to holiday specials. The Office : Christmas Party Loading YouTube content There's a fair few notable Office Christmas specials: The one where Kevin sings karaoke hit, You Oughta Know, the fire hazard that was Moroccan Christmas, and the one where Phyllis and Michael fight over who gets to be Santa. — …

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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

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

India's Fightback Symphony: Can They Conquer Pune?

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

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

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

Your ultimate guide to what to watch on TV this Christmas: From the best dramas to family shows, films, comedies and specials, all you need to know about this year's festive telly extravaganza

David Tennant to read CBeebies bedtime story ahead of Doctor Who specials

Doctor Who air dates for David Tennant specials finally announced

SCR to operate festival specials

The BBC's Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials: Everything we know so far

Stand-up comics on selling specials to the streamers: ‘You do not need them’

Railways to run 90 Holi special trains to clear extra rush during festival season

Chris Rock to Bro V. Wade: 5 Comedy specials and events we’re excited about in 2023

The TV holiday specials we're re-watching this Christmas