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LOVABLE CAT LADY; JIMMY AND BOB; WEDDING WARS; A DUTCH SURPRISE
Call Me Kat, a new comedy series, premieres on Fox on Jan. 3 at 8:30 p.m. The second episode will air at its regular time (Jan. 7, 9:00 p.m.). Mayim Bialik, 44 (The Big Bang Theory), stars as an unmarried and not successful 39-year-old woman who sinks her life savings into a cat café (much to her mother’s chagrin). Complications ensue when her old crush, Max (played by Cheyenne Jackson), takes a job in a piano bar near the café. Jim Parsons, who played Bialik’s husband on Big Bang, is an executive producer of Call Me Kat. He is gay in real life, as is Cheyenne Jackson. They were asked how they “faked” being romantically interested in Bialik. Parsons gave a great answer: Everybody loves Mayim. She is easy to love. Jackson seconded this answer.
Last September, the documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President got a brief theater run. It begins streaming on CNN on Jan. 3. Carter, now 96, likes rock and roll, which he made clear even before he became president in 1977. Many popular musicians are his friends, including Bob Dylan, 79, Willie Nelson and Gregg Allman. Dylan rarely gives interviews, but he movingly talks in this film about how he and Carter hit it off during their very first meeting in 1974. They have remained good friends and along the way they both won Nobel Prizes.
The Groom’s Sister, a comedy film, was released to video-on-demand services on Dec. 17 without much advance publicity. Most critics
Mayim Bialik in Call Me Kat
didn’t like it and only three important media outlets reviewed it (two gave thumbs’ down and one liked it). Still, I’m bringing it to your attention because several critics have noted it is trying to be A Big Fat Jewish Wedding and maybe it’s soothing to watch a “very Jewish” comedy now. Alicia Silverstone, 44, plays Audrey, the (Jewish) sister of the groom (played by Jake Hoffman, 39. He’s Dustin’s son). Audrey intensely dislikes the bride, a sexy but vain French Jewish model who wants to be a pop star. They frequently clash during the lavish, three-day “event wedding.” The supporting cast includes the late Mark Blum as Audrey’s father, Belgian Jewish actor Ronald Guttman, 68, as the father of the bride, and Michael Bernardi, 36, the son of the late Herschel Bernardi, as an Israeli rabbi “imported” to preside over the nuptials.
It’s great to find out that somebody with a big part in two acclaimed HBO series is Jewish. Dutch actor Michiel Huisman, 39, makes me happy this week. If you watched The Game of Thrones, you certainly know him — he played Daario Naharis, a “hot” mercenary leader who allies with Danerys, “the Dragon Queen,” and becomes her lover. Huisman also played Alex, the boyfriend of the title character in The Flight Attendant. Here’s the Jewish 411 on Huisman: his mother is Jewish; it’s unclear if his father is Jewish; and his brother, a retired pro soccer player, told a Dutch sports site: I am Jewish as far as faith is concerned. Friday is therefore a real family day.
SEPTEMBER: Gold Cup Room
continued from page 35 Michigan and Michigan State University … give much to tailgate dining delight by people like Kathy and Mark Morley of Pepino’s.
OCTOBER … Wonder Bar is remembered … Bacco and Casa Pernoi birthdays are celebrated as one with different concepts but one owner, Luciano Del Signore … Bacco in Southfield and Casa Pernoi in Birmingham … Joe Vicari to
OCTOBER:
Bacco
open five more restaurants … Sid Newman of Star Deli recalls his days in Siberia to America …Clam Shop is remembered … Berman’s has national reputation … Rumor gains speed on sale of Uptown Parthenon.
NOVEMBER … Belmont Lounge is remembered … Eckner’s Chop House is remembered … Otus Supply restaurant closes in March because of COVID and reopens in September with music again … Former waitress Francis Kellerman tells of rude customers … Better Health Market & Cafe by Handelman family has 14 locatons now with more than 10,000 items in Novi alone.
DECEMBER … Rumor is true with sale of Uptown Parthenon to Tom Goulas of Honey Tree Greek dining repute … Name changed from Triple Nickle to Birmingham Pub with new ownership of Joe Vicari … Owner Ben Kasle said to have created chopped sirloin from ground steak corners at his Berman’s Chop House … Mort Meisner’s book a winner.
Wishes to all for a very healthy New Year, hopeful that COVID-19 will go away soon and we’ll be back to much happiness, healthy and normal living.
Danny’s email address is dannyraskin2132@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER: Better Health
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INTRO TO JUDAISM 7:30-9 PM, JAN. 5
This 10-week course explores Jewish life, values, celebrations, history, theology and spirituality with Temple Israel’s clergy. This class is open to all — interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, and anyone who just wants to learn more about Judaism. No charge. Students are encouraged to purchase a selection of recommended books. Register online at temple-israel.org/onlineintro.
COPING WITH ANXIETY 3:30-4:30 PM, JAN. 6
Jewish Family Service presents “When Anxiety is the New Normal: How to Cope During COVID.” Join psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey London as he provides an introduction to anxiety disorders and how to cope during this difficult time. Register at jfsdetroit. org/drlondon for this free Zoom event.
FAMILY ARCHIVES NOON-1 PM, JAN. 7
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit will offer this free online event. Join Robbie Terman of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives and Laura Williams of the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives as they share tips and tricks for organizing your own family’s archives. This three-week course will cover photographs, documents and recording your family stories through oral history. Register on web page: Jewish Detroit Community Calendar.
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