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As Doctor Odyssey's Fate Hangs in the Balance, Joshua Jackson Thanks John Oliver for Viral Season 2 Renewal Plea
Doctor Hot Boat has seen John Oliver's Doctor Odyssey renewal plea — and yes, he loved it, too. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Joshua Jackson on the red carpet for his new film Karate Kid: Legends Tuesday, and asked the star for his reaction to the viral Last Week Tonight segment wherein Oliver pleaded with ABC to renew Ryan Murphy's seafaring soap for Season 2. More from TVLine Yep, Doctor Odyssey's Fate Is Still TBD — ABC Boss Explains Hold-Up Did Doctor Odyssey Just Air Its Series Finale? Grade It! Suits Alum Sarah Rafferty: My TV Goal Now Is to 'Not Do the Moms Dirty' 'If I was more proficient at Instagram, I would have plastered that everywhere,' Jackson said. 'I should probably still do that because thank you, John Oliver. Whether they pick us up or not, I kind of feel like my career can end now because I got a shout out… like I've made it now that I made it on the John Oliver show.' Joshua Jackson responds to John Oliver's request for a second season of #DoctorOdyssey — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 27, 2025 In the aforementioned segment, which originally aired May 18, Oliver railed against ABC for dragging its feet on a Season 2 pickup for Jackson's primetime soap. 'I actually agree [with President Donald Trump] that ABC should be embarrassed — not for that entirely legitimate question [about accepting a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar], but for the fact that, as of this taping, they still haven't renewed Doctor Odyssey for Season 2,' Oliver pointed out. 'What the f–k are you doing, ABC? It's sexy ER on a boat! It's The Pitt with sharks! It's got — and I'm not even going to try and beat their tagline on this — 'big deck energy.'' After showing his studio audience a clip from the Doctor Odyssey pilot, wherein the series' central throuple rush to the room of a cruiser with a broken penis, Oliver asked, 'How is ABC renewing shows called The Rookie and Will Trent — whose premise is apparently just, 'despite being dyslexic, he's become a Special Agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation' — but they haven't renewed the only show brave enough to answer the question, 'What if sick, but boat?' 'I shouldn't complain about the other shows,' Oliver continued, as he attempted to keep his composure. 'I shouldn't care that a show called and about a rookie is returning for its premise-defying eighth season, and I don't begrudge any audience members for sticking around to find out if their favorite characters will or won't Trent. All I'm saying is, ABC's The View has been on since 1997, and Doctor Hot Boat is still in limbo. 'You're a disgrace, ABC!' the HBO comedian exclaimed. 'Your network is a disaster!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by TVLine (@tvline) Ahead of the series' freshman finale, TVLine asked Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich where things stand with the network's renewal/cancellation decision, and when fans might expect one. As seen with the unveiling of ABC's fall schedule, 'Doctor Odyssey is not on our schedule currently,' he answered. 'We're in talks with [series creator] Ryan [Murphy], and we really look to him about what the next chapter might be.' Alas, as of press time, a decision still has not been made. TV's Current Medical Dramas, Ranked View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Paul Saints fire back at John Oliver with 'Plain Night'
Fans at Thursday's game between the St. Paul Saints and Norfolk Tides can expect to receive a plain piece of white paper and be treated to in-game entertainment that includes a PowerPoint presentation and white bread. Weird? Yes. Fun? Remains to be seen. A clever jab at comedian John Oliver? Yup. Oliver featured the Saints in an episode of Last Week Tonight, admonishing the team for having a boring name when other Triple-A baseball teams have names like the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, El Paso Chihuahuas, Sugar Land Space Cowboys, or the Toledo Mud Hens. Oliver offered a "total rebrand" to one minor league club, a rebrand in which the team would be allowed no input. However, on Sunday, he revealed that the team getting that treatment is the Erie SeaWolves. In response, "the Saints are leaning into the dullard nature of their name for a Meh type of game," the team says. On May 22, it'll host "Plain Night," a promotion dedicated to being as boring as possible. The first 1,000 fans will get a sheet of plain white paper as Thursday's giveaway. Then, during the game, the peanut toss will be replaced by white bread being thrown at fans during the seventh-inning stretch. That will come after a PowerPoint presentation on the jumbotron featuring all the team names that the Saints didn't take when it was founded in 1993. The names include the Accountants, Municipals, and Eastern Gray Squirrels. (I get it, but that last one is actually pretty solid and could have a great mascot.) If you want to get on the jumbotron during this historic night, don't wear a costume. The team plans to only show fans who are wearing khaki pants and a tucked-in shirt. Those fans won't be enjoying standard ballpark treats, either. The team says it'll only be serving vanilla ice cream as a dessert during the game. Additionally, anyone with the name John or Oliver will get in free, with the team adding that those are "two of the Top 150 generic men's names in the world." "In a world full of fireworks, pigs delivering baseball to umpires, and Fun is Good, the Saints are boldly choosing to do less," the team said in an announcement. "Wear your beige, tuck in that polo, and prepare for a night that redefines 'just fine.' Baseball will be played. Possibly. Fun will be had. Arguably."
CBS News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
St. Paul Saints tempt fans with "Plain Night" after John Oliver taunts: "It's going to be meh"
Earlier this month, "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver chided the St. Paul Saints, the Minnesota Twins' Triple-A affiliate team, for having a plain name in comparison to fellow minor leaguers like the Rocket City Trash Pandas or the Eugene Exploding Whales. Oliver then pledged to treat one International League team to a "total rebrand," including a new name and mascot. The Saints were game, even though their home games are beloved for being rollicking, silly, pig-friendly fiestas. But the team's hopes were dashed when the winner was unveiled on Sunday's show: the Erie SeaWolves. The Saints didn't get mad, though — they got promotional. The team says Thursday night's home game against the Norfolk Tides at St. Paul's CHS Field is dubbed "Plain Night," promising, "it's going to be meh." The first 1,000 fans will receive a sheet of plain, white paper, and instead of the traditional peanut toss during the seventh inning stretch, white bread will be lobbed at attendees. But that's not all. "If you're looking for some great dessert, look somewhere else because the concession stands will serve nothing but vanilla ice cream," the team wrote in its announcement on Monday. But the cherry atop of the proverbial vanilla ice cream (and don't expect cherries or any other toppings at Thursday's game) is an incredible deal for anyone with "John" or "Oliver" in their names. "The team will do something they have never done in 33 seasons, offer free tickets just because of what your parents decided to name you," the team wrote. The Saints also note "John" and "Oliver" are "two of the Top 150 generic men's names in the world." Fans will also be dazzled by a power point presentation of "all the names the Saints didn't choose in 1993," when the team was founded by Mike Veeck, Marvin Goldklang and Bill Murray. Yes, that Bill Murray. And let it be known to those hoping to catch the lens of a camera operator for some jumbotron glory: only those dressed in khaki pants with their shirts tucked in have a chance to shine. "Plain Night isn't about thrills — it's about embracing the underwhelming," the team wrote. "So, wear your beige, tuck in that polo, and prepare for a night that redefines 'just fine.' Baseball will be played. Possibly. Fun will be had. Arguably." Plenty of Plain Night tickets are still available.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Paramount Global CEO lands in the middle of critical DC battle
Under normal circumstances, facilitating a mega merger between two established media companies would be a tall task. While the Federal Communications Commission has been more lenient with mergers recently - Warner Bros.' successful merger with Discovery and Disney's successful purchase of 21st Century Fox are recent examples - the regulatory process is grueling and can take months. However, these aren't regular times in Washington. Related: Fox unveils new product for the cordless community President Donald Trump welcomed the world's billionaires to St. John's Church in Washington, D.C., before his inauguration speech on January 20. The usual suspects, such as unofficial White House cabinet member and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Republican mega donor and casino magnate Miriam Adelson, were there, according to Reuters. But so were Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, tech billionaires who both had been extremely critical of Trump in the recent past. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and the Arnault Family that runs the LVMH luxury house were just some of the star-studded guests who attended Trump's inauguration. Many of those names backed Trump's predecessor, both financially and politically. Now that the economic mega-ship of America has a new captain, those billionaires are saluting the new leader, since he appoints the people who will regulate their companies. But Washington, D.C., is so fraught with political pitfalls that getting on Trump's good side could easily land you in hot water with other powerful people. Paramount Global (PARA) chairwoman Shari Redstone is finding this out now. Image source: Sangiuliano/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Three U.S. Democratic Senators sent a letter to Paramount Global saying they are concerned that the parent company of television broadcaster CBS may be engaging in improper conduct involving the Trump Administration in exchange for approval of its merger with Skydance Media. Democrat Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a letter to Redstone, according to the Wall Street Journal, questioning whether the company could be violating federal bribery laws as it dances with the president. Related: Social media reacts to surprising Warner Bros. announcement Trump, whose love-hate relationship with the media long predates his presidency, is currently suing CBS News for $20 billion for editing an interview with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris ahead of their clash in November. Trump says "60 Minutes" edited her answer to a question about Gaza to make her look better. Many, such as "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver, have called the lawsuit frivolous, an attack on free speech, and the president attacking what he considers a political enemy. But complicating matters is the fact that Paramount Global is seeking regulatory approval for its $8 billion merger with Hollywood movie studio Skydance Media. A spokesperson told the Journal that Redstone has not seen the letter from the senators and has recused herself from the settlement talks between Trump and CBS representatives. While Paramount believes this merger with Skydance is necessary for its survival, the FCC, which will rule on the merger, is investigating its flagship news program. FCC chair Brendan Carr recently told CNBC that the FCC is investigating the network for so-called "news distortion" in the editing of the interview. Carr has also called out NBC for "misleading the American public" because they referred to a man deported to an El Salvadorian super prison as a "Maryland man." Here, he also used the term "news distortion" to call out NBC's parent company, Comcast. "Comcast knows that federal law requires its licensed operations to serve the public interest. News distortion doesn't cut it," Carr tweeted. However, Carr has emphasized that his investigation into "60 Minutes" is entirely separate from overseeing the CBS merger. But now with the letter from the senators also coming to light, Paramount Global is facing immense pressure from both sides of the aisle. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
New York Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Late Night Is Concerned About (the Truth Behind) Biden's Health
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night's highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Our Sympathies, but … The news that former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer naturally spurred late-night discussion on Monday. On 'The Daily Show,' Jon Stewart mocked those professing sympathy for Biden while at the same time using his condition to score political points. 'They used to say it's not the crime, it's the cover-up, but it's starting to feel like politics is all cover-up,' Stewart said. The Punchiest Punchlines (Games We Play Edition) The Bits Worth Watching John Oliver dissected the ways in which President Trump shapes coverage of his presidency, including using lawsuits and the F.C.C. as leverage, on Sunday's 'Last Week Tonight.' What We're Excited About on Tuesday Night Amid conspiracy theories circling about his photo of seashells appearing to be a threat against the president, the former F.B.I director James Comey will surely set the record straight on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' Also, Check This Out Now that the 50th season of 'Saturday Night Live' is at an end, here are its most memorable moments, from political satire to straight-up silliness. Domingo!
