Adorable Mary Tyler Moore Promotes New Show

In this recently unearthed promo from 1970, Mary Tyler Moore explains the premise of her eponymous new sitcom -- with just a hint of Valerie Cherish coming through at the end!

Enjoy ...

First Look at 'Booksmart,' a Coming-of-Age Story for a New Generation

If I were capable of sitting in a dark room full of strangers -- who chew with their mouths open, crunch on bottomless cups of ice and constantly illuminate the auditorium by turning their cellphones on -- this would be one of the the first things I would do. And not just because Lisa Kudrow has a small role!

Description: "Booksmart," starring Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever and Jessica Williams with Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis, is an unfiltered comedy about high school best friends -- one gay and one straight -- and the bonds created that last a lifetime. Capturing the spirit of the times, the film is a coming of age story for a new generation.

Remains of the Day (07/19)

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Hot Cat of the Day: This cutie definitely used a life on this move!

Seasonal Changes for 'Grace & Frankie,' 'Divorce'

Not sure if the writing on "Grace & Frankie" and "Divorce" has really improved this season as much as I feel it has, but I'm definitely enjoying both shows more this time around. Might help that Lisa Kudrow joined the golden girls of La Jolla -- and sexy Steven Pasquale popped up as a possible love interest for Sarah Jessica Parker (who's old enough to be his, um, aunt). But suddenly Sol, Bud and Coyote, who used to make me cringe each time they appeared, and even Frankie -- with her way too over-the-top reactions to everything -- all seem a little more muted and realistic. Ditto for Robert (Thomas Haden Church), who has become far less one-dimensional on "Divorce." (And I'll take Molly Shannon any way I can get her!) As much as I love Sharon Horgan, it seems her being less involved this season may be the positive difference. (SJP trying to be a bathroom-humor queen just didn't work.) Curious if anyone else has noticed an improvement.

He is a work of art ...

P.S. We're also watching "The Rise of Catherine the Great," a Russian import streaming on Amazon Prime. I think we're down to one last episode of Season One and I must say it's awfully good. As you may know, Catherine was a gay man trapped in a Russian ruler's body -- and boy did they do a good job casting her revolving door of lovers. (The woman playing Elizabeth is also perfect -- as in perfectly terrifying.) I hear there's another season but I'm not sure if they'll recast everyone who try horrible aging make-up. 

Lisa Kudrow to Join Cast of 'Grace & Frankie'

I've written about what a missed opportunity "Grace & Frankie" is. But it's still more fun than a lot things on television. And adding Lisa Kudrow -- as a manicurist named Sheree who drives a wedge between the odd couple -- might go a long way toward smoothing out the edges come season 4.

Page 1 Roundup (09/21)

I didn't watch the Emmys, of course, but just hearing that Julie Louis-Dreyfus beat out Lisa Kudrow again tells me everything I need to know. We rewatched "The Broken Hearts Club" and it was as just as sweet as I remembered. Kudos, Greg Berlanti! 

The Complete 'Comeback' Now on DVD

The extras seem a bit skimpy, but I'm still excited to see that the complete two seasons of "The Comeback" are out on DVD. If you still haven't watched, you're truly missing out on something unforgettable. Order HERE.

Song of the Day: 'Heatstroke' by Magic Bullets

Heard this one while re-watching my friend Scott Prendergast's 2007 film, "Kabluey," about a ne'er-do-well who comes to help his sister-in-law (Lisa Kudrow) care for her two kids while her husband is stationed in Iraq. I appreciated it a lot more this time. I'd been a bit lukewarm in 2007 because certain plot points didn't quite ring true, so I got uptight. But this time around I realized it was meant to be slapstick, so I just sort of went with it and enjoyed it a lot. It also had more heart than I remembered, which is right in my wheelhouse. The soundtrack actually has a number of good tracks, but this one seemed the most appropriate given the heatwave we're experiencing here in the city.

Showtime Pulls Plug on 'Web Therapy'

You can almost hear Dr. Fiona Wallice trying to talk her way out of this one

TV Line reports that Lisa Kudrow's "Web Therapy" will not be coming back for a fifth season. The show began as a Web series in 2008 -- about a self-absorbed therapist (of sorts) who decides that people can get everything they need out of a session in three minutes, so long as they avoid any feelings or emotions -- before being picked up by Showtime in 2010, with old episodes being fleshed out with additional footage. I'm a huge fan of Lisa's, but I'm good with this decision. Although the move to TV had its moments, the very nature of the Web-cam patient-therapist setting really lent itself better to a Web series -- that was virtually all you saw, with no exteriors or other scenes -- so it felt like they drained as much out of this "modality" as they could. Here's hoping this means Lisa will have more time to come up with another season of "The Comeback," which I hear HBO is more than open to.

Valerie's Cherished Possessions

In this deleted scene from "The Comeback," Valerie Cherish finds a reality TV moment that's a little too real. Watch HERE.

For a Good Time ...

Call 1 (323) 736-4474. (Seriously.)

Thank You, Darlin'

   Valerie Cherish is a big fan of the site How Old Do I Look?

And the Emmy Goes to ... Lisa Kudrow for 'The Comeback'

Season two of "The Comeback" -- and the finale, in particular -- exceeded my wildest expectations. A true testament to the creative genius of Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King that they were able to pick up nine years later and make a show that was as biting and relevant as the first time they stunned the TV-watching public with their ahead-of-its-time creation. No spoilers here, but the finale had me crying for 20 minutes and included a moment not seen since "The Wizard of Oz" -- truly sublime. I like the idea of their not doing a new season every year, but please don't make us wait nearly another decade ...

Read about my one-night stand with Valerie Cherish when this was all just a dream HERE.

Valerie Lately

Lest you think Valerie Cherish hasn't been working once "Room & Bored" got canceled, here's more of what she's been up to these last nine years before getting cast on HBO's "Seeing Red" ...

Never one to miss out on a viral sensation, Valerie embraces the flash mob trend. 

 Valerie takes a selfie while waiting in line for a new phone. (Can you say, trendy times two?) 

 Valerie loves a photo op, especially with her "Girls." 

 Valerie would never miss an event like the "Looking" premiere. 

 Valerie trying to get a *bite* out of the "True Blood" premiere. 

 Putting those signature dance moves to work, Valerie gets in on the twerking craze.

Valerie Loves Me

For those who don't know, Valerie Cherish is special to me for many reasons. Not only is she my favorite television character of the past 20 years, she also put my blog on the map with THIS POST back in 2005, which led to high-profile links on Towleroad and Queerty in my blog's infancy. Love you, Val! xo

Song of the Day: 'Just Can't Get Enough' by Depeche Mode

Perfect song for the ending of the return of "The Comeback." If you haven't watched yet, you won't understand yet. But suffice to say Mark cannot believe that even after everything she's been through Valerie just can't get enough ...

Speak & Spell (Deluxe Remastered) - Depeche Mode

Cherishing Valerie

It's the day after the return of "The Comeback" and everyone's weighing in. Here's an exchange that summed it up nicely for me.

Hey Kenneth!
What's up?
Did you watch the first ep of THE COMEBACK? Halfway through it I thought it seemed kind of lame and forced, like its time as a concept was past. But then halfway though I think it hit its stride and suddenly got very interesting. By the end I was hooked again. It seems less funny and more concept-centered this go-round, which I like. I am indeed looking forward to more! (and Mickey looks so old! Shoot him! Haha no) At least this will hold me over until WORKAHOLICS starts up again.
xo,
Mark

'I'll have an Angie Dickinson'

Our night was a bit of a mess. My friend's cable box froze at 9:56 and a few of us went into full panic mode rebooting and MISSING the first 7 minutes of the show. (We waited 9 years and then that happened!) I didn't even want to watch it at that point -- just wait till 1 a.m. for the rebroadcast -- but we did. It was sort of out of context without those first few minutes, but I was surprised how quickly it picked up where it left off. Maybe I got to the good part faster than you this way, but when Val and Juna were talking about getting together and Val said: "Tomorrow?" we all about fell out of our chairs. It's so meta -- so many stories within stories within stories that your head might explode -- but I really thought it was seemless and was instantly hooked. (Mickey IS the show!)
I've only seen bits and pieces of WORKAHOLICS and thought it might be brilliant. Sounds like I should be watching!
kw

Hello Hello Hello, Hollywood

Would have killed to have been at the Hollywood premiere of "The Comeback" last night. Everyone looked great -- counting the minutes till Sunday's return!

He'll have the Angie Dickinson

What Valerie Cherish Has Been To ...

Oh, Lisa. You've clearly outdone yourself this time! Valerie Cherish has been very busy since "Room & Bored" was canceled:

In the late ‘00s, you may have seen Valerie Cherish and Mickey Deane in infomercials for Cherish Your Hair, Valerie’s eponymous red hair dye product.

Valerie made her horror film debut in this independent film, an Official Selection of the Brooks County Student Film Festival.

Valerie Cherish guest starred as Holly Johnson, cracking the case on the syndicated crime drama.

Valerie gave her “It Wall” a spruce up on FixIt Network’s Done in a Day.

'The Comeback' Comeback

It's like He heard my prayers.