Friday on the NewsHour, Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court is now all but assured. Also: A police officer is convicted in the shooting death of a Chicago teen, the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to activists against rape as a weapon of war, where the #MeToo movement stands one year later, the analysis of Shields and Brooks and Easter Island tackles the plastic problem.
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👓 “Star Trek: The Next Generation” Gambit: Part I | KVME
Directed by Peter Lauritson. With Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn. While investigating the apparent death of Capt. Picard, Riker is abducted by a group of intergalactic archaeological thieves, only to find Picard has apparently joined their ranks.
📺 "Murphy Brown" I (Don’t) Heart Huckabee | CBS
Directed by Pamela Fryman. With Candice Bergen, Tyne Daly, Nik Dodani, Faith Ford. Murphy devises a plan to sneak into a White House briefing; Phyllis hires a college student to help out at the bar.
This show seems awfully old and stodgy. I’m not a fan of what sounds like a laugh track or the slower pace that should be twice as snappy.
Apparently I’ve managed not to tape the first episode, so I’m starting in on episode two.
📺 Brett Kavanaugh's SCOTUS nomination | Washington Week | PBS
A partisan battle over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court dominated Washington this week. The panelists discussed how the nomination process got to this point, along with what this weekend's confirmation vote could like.
📺 Will Food GO BAD in a Vacuum Chamber? | YouTube
Today we're seeing if putting different types of food in vacuum chambers can keep them from going bad after a month!
📺 Sans Forgetica | The font to remember | RMIT University | YouTube
Sans Forgetica is a typeface that has been specifically designed by academics at RMIT University to enhance memory retention.
Download the font and Chrome extension, or hear more from the team who created Sans Forgetica, at: http://sansforgetica.rmit
📺 "Fresh Off the Boat" B as in Best Friends | ABC
Directed by Bill Purple. With Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler. The Huangs move in with Marvin and Honey then everyone gets on each others' nerves.
📺 "The Good Doctor" Middle Ground | ABC
Directed by Steve Robin. With Alvina August, Max Chadburn, Christina Chang, Faustino Di Bauda. As Shaun pushes back against Dr. Melendez in order to treat a gravely ill hospital janitor and deal with the return of Lea, Dr. Lim risks a lawsuit and her career to help a teenage girl repair the damage caused by an archaic custom. Meanwhile, Dr. Glassman exercises demanding oversight with Dr. Blaize in choosing a doctor for his brain surgery.
A relatively solid second episode with a tear-y end to keep you hooked until next week…
The genital mutilation plotline was gut-wrenching to watch and included some serious ethical gymnastics.
📺 “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Gary Anthony Williams 3 | CW
With Aisha Tyler, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady. Guest: comedian Gary Anthony Williams. Games performed: Hollywood Director, Props, Whose Line, Scenes from a Hat, Greatest Hits.
Gary Anthony Williams is simply awesome
📺 “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Lance Bass | CW
HE IS IN SYNC WITH COMEDY – WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY LANCE BASS – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Greg Proops, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#507). Original airdate 10/1/2018.
📺 “The Good Doctor” Hello | ABC
Directed by Mike Listo. With Freddie Highmore, Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, Chuku Modu. Shaun's proposed treatment for a homeless patient puts him and Jared in Andrews' crosshairs. Meanwhile, Claire tries to overcome Melendez' reluctance to do a risky heart operation while Glassman must overcome his personal feelings about his oncologist, Dr. Marina Blaize, and face a difficult decision about his health.
A relatively solid start to the second season.
📺 “Madam Secretary” Blame Canada | CBS
Directed by Eriq La Salle. With Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend. When Elizabeth faces the daunting task of negotiating with Iran over their escalating nuclear program, she is determined to deal with the situation in a peaceful manner, despite the President's position of using military action. Meanwhile, Jason has new admiration for his father when he interviews him for a school report.
I was hoping for the new episode for the next season, but it turns out the premiere is next weekend. I thought I’d take a gander what episode 5 from the first season looked like just to see how much the series has changed. For a minute I was excited that Bebe Neuwirth was returning to the show.
Love the title of this episode which is a great take off on a song from the South Park movie ages ago. And look at Eriq La Salle directing. Sadly I haven’t seen his name very much since Writers & Artists merged with Paradigm.
📺 “Blue Bloods” Playing with Fire | CBS
Directed by David Barrett. With Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou. Danny takes a case involving a drug cartel member he believes set his house on fire; Erin is given a promotion but finds herself in a challenging situation when both Danny and Jamie ask her for help with their investigation.
Kind of a “meh” episode to kick off a new season. Wouldn’t they want something more solid to capture new viewers, or is the general stability worth more to the network?
Here’s another show I ought to cut out of my rotation, but somehow can’t because the completist in me can’t quit. Maybe I should wait to binge it once the show finishes?
📺 Colorado vs. UCLA – September 30, 2017 | FS1
Montez has 3 TDs as Buffs beat Bruins 38-16
I had some high hopes at the opening that UCLA might have some fight in them yet. Alas, another blow out that leaves UCLA 0-4 for the season.
📺 This Week with George Stephanopoulos: 09/30/18: Dem: Kavanaugh ‘Only Person Who Didn’t Want’ FBI Investigation | ABC
Guests: Lindsey Graham, Mazie Hirono, Jerry Nadler, Alex Castellanos, Amanda Carpenter, Karen Finney, Julie Pace