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‘Last’ laughs Fox’s absurd comedy enjoys continual success
By Shona Dustan TV MediaWill Forte (“Saturday Night Live”) has long been an staple of the comedy world. A consistent underdog, Forte’s comedy is his very own, a particular blend of silly and crass absurdism that has a tendency to fall flat with broader audiences as often as it succeeds. Forte, however, has officially hit his stride, and despite any previous swings and misses, his current television series is on fire.
A new episode of “The Last Man on Earth” airs Sunday, Dec. 11, on Fox. Now well into its third season, critics and viewers alike are singing its praises — the series has even been nominated for five Emmys in its short life, and Forte has worked hard for this success, as he told Indiewire:
“I’m part of the writing and part of the editing, too, and I can’t do that stuff during the week while I’m acting. I have to act, and then I write afterward, so it’s like seven days a week. I catch up on the editing on weekends, and the writing on weekend nights.”
The show has come a long way in its two-and-a-half seasons to date. At the beginning, viewers watched as Forte’s character, Phil, wandered a deserted America one year after a virus killed off almost everyone on the planet. Being alone for long periods of time can drive anyone a little mad, and the choices Phil made with no one around to judge him were hilarious to observe, and even caused many viewers to contemplate what they’d be like under similar circumstances.
But that aloneness was shortlived. Along came Carol (Kristen Schaal, “Bob’s Burgers”), a shrill, strange woman, just as weird a Phil, but somehow in total conflict with his personality. Being, to their knowledge, the only two people on Earth, they set aside their differences and began to build a life together, even getting married (as married as you can get with no clergy or government officials left on the planet) to seal the deal. And then the gorgeous Melissa (January Jones, “Mad Men”) rolled into town.
And that’s how the series does it: it reels you in with a delightful setup that makes you think you know where things are going, then delivers a punchline that sets the show on a different track entirely. Executive producer Chris Miller told Indiewire: “We don’t wanna do something that feels extra safe because why bother? ... I think audiences appreciate that you are pushing the boundaries of what a TV show can do. I’m really excited about where the show is going now and how fun and daring and funny it is.”
Besides Forte, Schaal and Jones, the series stars Mel Rodriguez (“Getting On”) as Todd, a sweet, giving man whose niceness woos Melissa and other women, but annoys Phil; Cleopatra Coleman (“Neighbours”) as Erica, an Australian political nerd with a surprisingly criminal background; and Mary Steenburgen (“Justified”) as Gail, Erica’s traveling companion and a chef in her pre-virus life.
These survivors band together in an effort to make this post-apocalyptic world bearable, and, of course, hilarity ensues. Whether it’s love triangles, divorce, surprising backstories, road trips or attempts at social justice, everything this group does is tinged with Forte’s signature absurdity. Phil’s name, for example, is changed when, in season 2, another Phillip (Boris Kodjoe, “Code Black”) arrives on the scene. The two compete for exclusive
rights to the name, and the original Phil loses, causing the group to declare that he will forever be addressed using his middle name: Tandy.
And Tandy it is for the rest of the series, even after Phil No. 2 departs (I won’t tell you how — spoilers! — but it’s oh so dramatic). I would argue that it’s the fun unpredictability that draws in the caliber of guest stars the show enjoys as much or more than the Emmy nominations or the show’s general popularity.
Oh, didn’t I mention the guest stars? Since Alexandra Daddario’s (“True Detective”) appearance in the very first episode as Tandy’s literal dream girl, there have been more great casting surprises: Forte’s former “SNL” castmate, Jason Sudeikis (“Son of Zorn”), for example — he showed up in seasons 1 and 2 as Mike, Tandy’s astronaut brother, who has been in orbit since before the virus struck. Kenneth Choi’s (“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”) Lewis, a gay arborist, arrived this season, and he’s been a very
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49 Journey segment
50 ‘N’ of supergroup CSNY
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3 Dave __ (Stand-up comedian/sketch comedy actor)
4 Lee who won the 9th season of “American Idol” in 2010
5 “_ (__ Have Nothing)” by Tom Jones
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7 Matter to debate
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9 “__ Town” (1940)
10 Ginger __
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36 Susan Lucci’s muchmarried “All My Children” role
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39 Composer’s creations
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43 Documentarian Mr. Burns
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Brainerd Daily Dispatch, MN: Sports Dec 11, 2016 to Dec 17, 2016
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By Andrew Warren TV MediaI t looks like the secret is out: a lot of talented singers are also really talented in the kitchen. Rapper Rev. Run and country star Trisha Yearwood both have their own shows, and now they’re being joined by an R&B legend.
Patti LaBelle is sometimes called the godmother of soul, but over her decades-long musical career, she has also somehow found time to perfect another, far tastier art. Two new episodes of
“Patti LaBelle’s Place” air Saturday, Dec. 17, on Cooking Channel.
Perhaps it’s no surprise that a love of cooking and good music seem to go hand-in-hand. Both require creativity and practice, and LaBelle is certainly no stranger to either. The music legend has been a force in the industry since the 1960s. She’s been inducted into both the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has taken home two Grammys.
So when it comes to music, LaBelle is the real deal. When it comes to cooking, she’s got just as much soul.
In the first of two back-to-back episodes, LaBelle invites “Empire” actresses Ta’Rhonda Jones and Kaitlin Doubleday over to help her whip up some porkchops with sautéed cabbage and sautéed portobello mushrooms with garlic butter, respectively. Later, Lance Gross (“House of Payne”) stops by for some pan-seared salmon with sautéed green beans a la bella.
In the second episode, LaBelle is all about family time. She invites chef and close friend Carla Hall to her home for a lunch inspired by her father’s cornmeal fried catfish, during which time
the pair also reflects on their time together. Afterwards, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith stops by with his mom, Ida, for an Italian-inspired meal.
Patti LaBelle has been a fixture in the music industry for decades, but that fame hasn’t stopped her from spending time in her own kitchen. In “Patti LaBelle’s Place,” she invites folks at home to join her as she shares her recipes with friends and family.
Late Laughs
Conan
Donald Trump has announced that as president, he’ll take a salary of $1 per year. And he promises he’ll earn every penny — he’s going to give us our money’s worth.
President-elect Trump tweeted that he would have won the popular vote if he had campaigned more in New York, Florida and California. Trump explained: “I just got
tired and ran out of terrible things to say.”
There are reports that Bill Clinton encouraged Donald Trump to run for president. When asked about it, Bill Clinton said: “It hasn’t been this tense around my house since ... well, you know ...”
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Donald Trump has been getting some big-league congratulatory calls this week from President Clinton,
COMMUNITY ACTION GIFT WRAPPING
George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, from Jeb Bush, Billy Bush — all the Bushes called. And yesterday, he heard from the crème de la Kremlin himself, Russian President Vlad Putin. Trump says he felt good about the talk, but next time he definitely wants to hire a translator.
Meanwhile, on Dec. 1, Nike puts the shoe we’ve all been waiting for on sale, a shoe inspired by the movie “Back to the Future II.” After 27 years, “Back to the Future II” finally came true: We have self-lacing sneakers, we have
hover boards, and a President Biff!
Late Night With Seth Meyers
During an interview yesterday, Donald Trump told his supporters not to harass Latinos and Muslims. “Uh oh,” said black people.
Today was Spicy Guacamole Day, when people across America celebrate guacamole. Or, as it will be called under the Trump administration: “Freedom Dip.”