With a presidential election on the horizon, we’re all in need of entertaining diversions. Here’s a list of what to look for in the next few months.
Category: TV and Streaming
Manhattan real estate agent to host HGTV lifestyle show ‘The American Dream’
Randi Quigley’s first episode hosting “The American Dream” will feature listings in Mokena and a tour of Frankfort’s downtown area.
Stephen Colbert strips to his undies at Wrigley, gets singing lessons from Jennifer Hudson on Night 4 of ‘Late Show’ in Chicago
For the final night of his broadcasts in Chicago during the DNC, his guests included Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy.
Stephen Colbert grills JB Pritzker on hot dogs and Chance the Rapper performs on Night 3 of ‘Late Show’ in Chicago
Playing alter-ego Donny Franks, Stephen Colbert shot hot dogs into a small crowd at the Democratic National Convention. After all, Illinois is “one of the few states where you’re allowed to open-carry a hot dog cannon,” he said.
FS1 announces 2 new morning shows, including one with Danny Parkins and another with a former Bears QB
A pair of shows will take over the weekday morning timeslot on FS1 formerly occupied by Skip Bayless of “Undisputed.”
‘Lie to Fly’ review: Why pilots aren’t disclosing mental health issues in order to keep flying
Joe Emerson is the off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines flight after suffering a psychotic break. His case is cited as an example of needs for FAA reforms around mental health
Stephen Colbert likens JB Pritzker to Fred Flintstone and protestors interrupt Nancy Pelosi on Night 2 of ‘Late Show’ in Chicago
Nancy Pelosi took a moment to respond to pro-Palestine protestors in the crowd during Tuesday night’s live broadcast, which ran past midnight a second night in a row.
‘Fifteen-Love’ review: A he said-she said thriller set in the world of professional tennis
A precocious British tennis phenom accuses her coach, played by “Poldark’s” Aidan Turner, of coercing her into a sexual relationship.
Chicago Bears ‘Hard Knocks’ Episode 3 recap: A near-miss on the Matthew Judon trade, a popular punter and more Caleb Williams
A peek inside Ryan Poles’ office offered some of the series’ most compelling content as the Bears worked to acquire Matthew Judon.
Stephen Colbert broadcasts from Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre for DNC, a late ‘Late Show’ of very local love
Colbert kicked off a week of live DNC episodes of “Late Show,” starting Monday with guests Hillary Rodham Clinton and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.