TCA: Dads, FX, and How to Do Offensive Comedy Right (and Wrong)
The makers of Fox’s Dad say objections to its racial humor mean people are just too easily offended. But Fox has an entire sibling network–FX–doing offensive comedy much better.
The makers of Fox’s Dad say objections to its racial humor mean people are just too easily offended. But Fox has an entire sibling network–FX–doing offensive comedy much better.
It’s Breaking Bad’s responsibility to make us think about what Walt deserves. But it’s not the show’s responsibility to give it to him.
It’s time someone said it: not every bit of information about a show’s new season constitutes a spoiler.
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The outspoken host again proves a burnt bridge can be rebuilt and returns to sports talk. But can you really take the politics out of sports?
Giving a job on The View to a anti-vaccine celebrity sends a dangerous message about public health and science in general
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