Wisconsin State Journal Monday, September 9, 2024 B11 00 1 TAKE FIVE TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPT. 9 Foxx to address medical scare in comedy Jamie Foxx is set to address his serious medical emergency when he takes to the stage for More Chance: An Evening with Jamie In April 2023, the 56-year-old actor was taken to hospital after suffering a ical while working on the Netflix movie in which halted the production. He recently made comments about what happened but fully addressed why he ended up in hospital, only sharing in a video posted to that he was given a and that the doctor told him going on up However, set to go into more detail about the scary or- deal with the new comedy show taking place on Oct. 3, 4 and 5 in Atlanta, with information coming A description of the show posted to his Instagram page teased: us for an unforgettable one-man show as Jamie Foxx takes the stage to share his journey through a serious health scare, filled with humor, heart and inspiration. Experience Jamie Foxx like never before in this intimate and engag- ing performance, as he opens up about his struggles, triumphs and everything in between.
Get ready for a night of laughter, reflection and genuine Will Smith exits Will Smith has dropped out of the cast of The 55-year-old actor has left the project as an actor due to scheduling con- flicts, but Smith and his Westbrook production com- pany will remain involved in the action flick. Westbrook is thought to be looking to recast role and still plans to make next year. However, there are now ques- tions about the out- look, as it was sold to leading distributors and Amazon Prime on the understanding that the Oscar-winning actor would be starring in it. Smith had been due to play a former special forces soldier who is in command of an elite vigilante squad working to wipe out the drug trade in Boston. Day of the filmmaker Stefano Sollima is on board as director.
Smith previously explained how improvements to TV shows had made it harder to get hits at the box office, as audiences need to be enticed to pay a visit to the cinema. The actor told Hot Ones: vision is so good, there are things that people just going to leave their house for. definitely a higher demand for a certain type of film for people to leave their Bang Showbiz Singer Dee Dee Sharp is 79. Guitarist John McFee of The Doobie Brothers is 74. Actor Tom Wopat is 73.
Ac- tor Angela Cart- wright Danny Thomas is 72. Musician-producer Dave Stewart of Eurythmics is 72. Actor Hugh Grant is 64. Actor Charles Esten is 59. Actor Constance Marie is 59.
Actor-comedian Adam Sandler is 58. Model Rachel Hunter is 55. Ac- tor Eric Ston- estreet ern is 53. Actor Henry Thomas is 53. Actor Goran Visnjic is 52.
Jazz singer Michael is 49. Actor Michelle Williams is 44. Associated Press RICH HELDENFELS Tribune News I watched the late Matthew Perry on and remem- bered that he was in another sitcom before that one, on Fox. What was the name of that sitcom? Before hitting it big on Perry whose work I very much miss was a regular on several series, according to Complete Directory to Prime Time Net- work and Cable TV You may be remembering (later reti- tled as Will Be which aired on Fox in 1987- 88 and underwent a lot of changes in its short run as first a fantasy comedy and later a teen ensemble. Then there was for CBS in 1990, starring Valerie Berti- nelli as a private eye and Perry as an attorney she worked with.
And on ABC in 1993, with Perry as lazy, freeloading living with his mother and facing changes when his di- vorced sister moves in. I hope you have seen the commercial for a phone that captures the audio and trans- lates it to written wording. It features an older couple as grandparents with their grandson about him playing baseball and playing at first base as his grandpa did. Something tickled my mem- ory about the grandmother, and she has to be Kathy Garver, from She is. Garver, who co- starred in from 1966 to 1971 (and guest- starred on the short-lived revival in 2002), has remained active in acting, voice work and com- mercials.
You can read more about her at kathygarver.com. I just finished watching the first season of The last episode ended with a cliffhanger. I want to know if going to be a second season There will be. The drama starring Deon Cole as a plumber who learns that his dead father left some danger- ous secrets had its first season on last year, and more recently Netflix added the first 10 episodes. or- dered a second season in June, with Cole promising that the new season be I recently stumbled across Girls on Amazon Prime, set in the tur- bulent I thought it was a great show.
Any chance of it coming back? The fact-inspired drama about young women trying to get ahead at a male-dominated newsmagazine received quite a few good reviews, with Rotten summary calling it compelling true story, told by a talented But it was canceled in 2016 after a single season, with one Amazon executive say- ing it performing at the levels we had hoped Still, other research reported on Newsweek.com said it was performing well and series creator Dana Calvo said an- other Amazon executive just like the show. Attempts to revive it went on for a cou- ple of years, but by 2018 Calvo said, And yet people like you are still discovering the show and praising it. Could you tell me what- ever happened to a wonderful drama series late or early with Sada Thompson, Kristy McNichol and Meredith Baxter (not yet Birney). never shown reruns that I know of. The well-liked drama originally aired from 1976 to 1980.
It was nominated for 17 Emmys during its run and won four acting awards two to McNichol and one each to Thompson and Gary Frank. I remember reruns on cable many years ago and have found it currently on the free stream- ing service Tubi. By the way, Meredith Baxter was billed as Meredith Baxter Birney when she joined the show in its second season. She had been married to actor David Birney since 1974; they divorced in 1989. Do you have a question or comment about entertainment past, present and future? Write to Rich Heldenfels, P.O.
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Confi rm times on your on-screen guide. All American: Homecoming The CW, 7 p.m. In the new episode My Simone (Geff ri Maya) and JR (Sylvester Powell) become inspired by the importance of legacy and have new ideas about their futures. Name That Tune FOX, 7 p.m. Season Finale In the season fi nale, a software engineer from Chicago plays the musical guessing game against a digital strategist from Los Angeles in the fi rst match.
The second game has a New Mexico real estate agent vs. a small business owner from California. American Ninja Warrior NBC, 7 p.m. The national fi nals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors compete in Stages 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior. NFL Football: N.Y.
Jets at San Francisco ABC ESPN, 7:15 p.m. Live Quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns to the fi eld for the N.Y. Jets after suff ering a sea- son-ending injury in Week 1 last year. The Jets are at Stadium in Santa Clara, Cal- ifornia, to face Christian McCaff rey and the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. 61st Street The CW, 8 p.m.
Season FInale In the last episode of Season 2, titled ment Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) makes his closing remarks and Offi cer Logan (Mark gets a surprising off er. The Club FOX, 8 p.m. Season Finale A fl ight attendant, a magician and a writer play the quiz show for the chance to win up to $100,000 in the Season 1 fi nale, One Thing I Know About, Pat- ton Oswalt hosts. My Brilliant Friend HBO, 8 p.m.
Season Premiere The fourth and fi nal season delves into the adult lives of Elena and Lila (Alba Rohr- wacher and Irene Maiorino) in 1980s Italy. Amid motherhood, careers, natural disasters and more, they once again fi nd themselves in the same neighborhood. The Real Murders on Elm Street Investigation Discovery, 8 p.m. New Series This six-part documentary series explores small suburban towns across America that have been torn apart by murder. At the heart of the series is the central question of how in a single night, these quaint residential can descend from peace and tranquility into horror, senseless death and tragedy.
Each episode will examine a murder investigation that occurred on one of the many Elm Streets across America. Cabin in the Woods Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m. New Series In horror movies, nothing good ever happens to those in a cabin in the woods. This series looks at true stories of ghastly, sometimes convoluted crimes that have taken place in remote cabins around the country, with these hidden-away places allowing those with evil intentions to carry out heinous acts away from prying eyes and ears. Combining hard-hitting investigative elements with spine-tingling thrills and chills, this true- crime-meets-true-horror series features the most terrifying crimes ever committed in isolated and otherwise picturesque cabin dwellings.
The Wall NBC, 9 p.m. After being exonerated following a wrongful conviction, community hero Richard started a nonprofi to help those returning home from incarceration. With the help of his wife, Latoya, this Texas native will play the Wall in hopes of winning big. From the editors of TV Weekly and tvinsider.com MONDAY September 9, 2024 Blockers (2018, Comedy) Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz USA, 5 p.m. The Baby Swindler (2023, Sus- pense) Rhonda Dent, Emily Tennant LMN, 5 p.m.
My Secret Valentine (2018, Ro- mance-comedy) Lacey Chabert, An- drew Walker Hallmark, 6 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014, Science fi ction) Chris Pratt, Zoe Sal- dana FX, 6:30 p.m. A Intuition (2023, Sus- pense) Denise Boutte, Matt LMN, 7 p.m. Contagion (2011, Suspense) Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon POP, 7 p.m. Grease (1978, Musical) John Tra- volta, Olivia Newton-John Para- mount, 7 p.m.
Bad Luck in Love (2024, Romance-comedy) Laci J. Mailey, Marco Grazzini Hallmark, 8 p.m. The Manny (2022, Suspense) Mi- chael Evans Behling, Ashton Ayres LMN, 9 p.m. Dirty Dancing (1987, Romance) Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze Para- mount, 9:30 p.m. Outbreak (1995, Suspense) Dustin Hoff man, Rene Russo POP, 9:30 p.m.
Rocky IV (1985, Drama) Sylves- ter Stallone, Talia Shire AMC, 9:30 p.m. Deep Impact (1998, Action) Rob- ert Duvall, Tea Leoni Sundance, 10:30 p.m. MOVIES LOVE QUANTRELL D. COLBE What to watch GEORGE BURNS Star of the Month: Lauren Bacall TCM, beginning at 7 p.m. Monday night salute to legendary actress Lauren Bacall continues with four ti- tles this evening.
Up fi rst is director Douglas Southern Gothic melodrama Written on the Wind (1956), which also stars Rock CATCH A CLASSIC WARNER BROS. Hudson, Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Dorothy Malone and Best Support- ing Actor nominee Robert Stack. Following that is The Cobweb (1955), a fairly intense drama directed by Vincente Minnelli, most renowned for his musicals. It also stars Richard Widmark, Charles Boyer, Gloria Gra- hame and Lillian Gish. Next is Confi dential Agent (pictured), a 1945 spy fi lm set amid the Spanish Civil War that co-stars Boyer and was second movie.
The lineup concludes early Tuesday with Blood Alley (1955), director William A. Chi- na-set adventure fi lm that pairs Bacall with John Wayne..
