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Nick Swardson catered to a home town crowd with homages to living as a transplant on the west coast, the torment of being a Minnesota sports fan and m

What to watch: Minnesota comic Nick Swardson proves he's the king of diarrhea jokes in new special

What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.

Neal Justin: 'Time Bandits' TV series takes another silly walk through history

July 25
Lisa Kudrow is Penelope in a new adaptation of "Time Bandits."
The Apple TV+ adventure stars "Friends" favorite Lisa Kudrow.

Longtime broadcast meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO Radio

July 26
Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO after seven years on the radio. He started working for Minnesota news stations in 1983 an
Paul Douglas, who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1983, will continue to run his weather company and prognosticate for the Star Tribune.
Olympics
July 28
Sunisa Lee, of United States, competes on the balance beam during a women's artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer

What to watch today at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Keep track of Minnesota's athletes at the Summer Games and the must-see events from more than 5,000 hours of live coverage.
TV & Media
July 28
FILE - Andre Braugher, a cast member in the television series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," poses for a portrait at CBS Radford Studios, Nov. 2, 2018, in Los

Peacock gives 'Homicide' a new life

A dispute over rights has kept the detective series off streaming services.
TV & Media
July 24
The Fox and the Badger try to reignite relationships with old friends in "Brambletown."

TV review: Minnesota's Okee Dokee Brothers transform tunes into ponderous cartoon

The special on PBS will be followed by a Minneapolis concert.
TV & Media
July 21
Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry in "Yougn Sheldon." (Robert Voets/CBS) ORG XMIT: 1219578

'Young Sheldon' sequel to tap show's regulars

Several members of the cast have agreed to appear in the new series.
Celebrities
July 19
In this handout photo courtesy of Solters & Digney PR, actress Julia Duffy, left, and actor Bob Newhart listen during an interview with the cast of th

Bob Newhart believed Minneapolis played a pivotal role in his comedy career

WCCO Radio helped put the comic on the map.
TV & Media
July 19
Gertrude Ederle (Daisy Ridley) is prepared for a long, cold swim in "Young Woman and the Sea."

What to watch: 'Star Wars' favorite Daisy Ridley is a force to be reckoned with in 'Young Woman and the Sea'

What TV critic Neal Justin is checking out this week.
TV & Media
July 18
Pete Rose lives up to his hustle reputation in more ways than one in HBO's "Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose."

Neal Justin: Pete Rose documentary isn't just for sports fans

"Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose" probably won't do much to help the superstar get into Cooperstown.
TV & Media
July 17
Daredevil Angela Nikolau, who has made a career out of scaling some of the world’s tallest buildings, in "Skywalkers: A Love Story."

TV review: 'Skywalkers' will make your heart pound and your stomach churn

The documentary is one of the most visually arresting films you'll see this year.
TV & Media
July 14
In "The Night Agent," Gabriel Basso plays a low-level FBI agent assigned to monitor the phones on the graveyard shift.

'Night Agent' sees dawn of a new season

The production of a second series of shows has been comleted.
Celebrities
July 13
Actor Eddie Murphy and partner Australian actress Paige Butcher arrive for the premiere of "Candy Cane Lane" at the Regency Village Theater on Nov. 28

Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher are married after nearly 6-year engagement

Couple share an 8-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son.
TV & Media
July 12
Comedian Chad Daniels of Fergus Falls enjoys trudging through the snow on wintry days in rural Minnesota.

TV shows to watch: Minnesota's Chad Daniels gets his first Netflix special

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
TV & Media
July 11
Hiroyuki Sanada plays the skilled military and political strategist Lord Yoshii Toranaga in “Shōgun.”

Neal Justin: The best TV shows of 2024 (so far)

Andrew Scott, Jessica Lange and Jean Smart are among those who turned in memorable performances.
TV & Media
July 10
Malia Baker, left, and Kylie Cantrall team up for "The Descendants: Rise of the Red."

TV review: Disney fans deserve better than 'Descendants: The Rise of Red'

The latest edition of the popular franchise is far from a fairy tale.
Variety
July 10
Falen Bonsett and iHeartRadio street team members look for boaters to throw T-shirts to on Lake Minnetonka.

Falen is vulgar. And vulnerable. And Minnesota audiences can't get enough.

Falen defied gender stereotypes on KDWB. Now the uber-popular media personality joins "The Jason Show."
Books
July 9
photo of author Emily Nussbaum in front of a brick wall

'I didn't come here to make friends': Great book traces fallout of 'Real Housewives' and 'Survivor'

How did we end up at "The Real Housewives?" Emily Nussbaum's book about reality TV, "Cue the Sun!," has the answers.
Stage & Arts
July 9
Bill Maher says he has the goods to make people laugh with his points of view even when he turns 80.

Bill Maher explains why upcoming Orpheum Theatre show may be his last in Minnesota

HBO's "Real Time" host calls his book "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" a labor of love.
Variety
July 8
Jason Matheson and Falen Bonsett, his new co-host on Fox 9's "The Jason Show."

Fox 9's Jason Matheson announces his new co-host

"The Jason Show" fans have been atwitter since Kendall Mark departed for MyTalk 107.1 FM.
TV & Media
July 7
In "The Bear," a fine-dining chef (played by Jeremy Allen White) takes over his family's sandwich shop.

'Bear' fan growls at its comedy label

Viewer considers the TV series more of a drama.
TV & Media
July 5
Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates her win in the wins women's 100-meter run final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore., o

What to watch: 'Sprint' is required viewing to prepare for 2024 Olympics

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
TV & Media
July 4
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson often attends Timberwolves games, as he did on April 20 during the playoffs.

Neal Justin: Netflix's 'Receiver' opens a window into the private life of Justin Jefferson

The series is the latest attempt to sharpen the public images of pro athletes.
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