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Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.

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‘Ellen Show’ shake-up, Netflix’s talk show woes
48 min
202
Inside ‘Lovecraft Country’ with showrunner Mish...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. WarnerMedia restructuring executive ranks, with Kim Masters (3:19)2. The future of Comedy Central coming into focus (19:28)3. Controversial 'Black-ish' episode has seen the light of day (25:22)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Misha Green ('Lovecraft Country') (31:08)5. Critics Corner (59:17)
68 min
203
Interview with Bill Lawrence of Apple’s ‘Ted La...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Battle over packaging fees is winding down (4:26)2. Disney changes streaming strategy (10:35)3. NBC's Paul Telegdy is being investigated (18:19)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence ('Ted Lasso') (22:26)5. Critics Corner (1:04:38)
69 min
204
Krista Vernoff on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Emmy noms a...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Emmys nominees have been revealed (2:22)2. The Emmys goes virtual (15:27)3. A major change at AMC (20:16)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Krista Vernoff ('Grey's Anatomy') (26:08)5. Critics Corner (1:00:34)
67 min
205
Inside the World of HBO's 'Betty'; Emmy Nominat...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Emmy nominations preview, with Scott Feinberg (4:06)2. Major League Baseball is back! (21:56)3. Mailbag time (28:13)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Crystal Moselle ('Betty') (42:44)5. Critics Corner (1:12:08)
76 min
206
An interview with 'P-Valley' creator Katori Hal...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. TV community bids farewell to two beloved personalities (4:31)2. The ways coronavirus is impacting the TV world (9:50)3. HBO Max readying a TV spinoff for the upcoming Batman film (16:34)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Katori Hall ('P-Valley') (24:05)5. Critics Corner (59:46)
65 min
207
Sara Bareilles opens up about going from 'Waitr...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. There's a lot going on in the streaming space (1:58)2. The latest in the world of basic and premium cable (12:31)3. What's happening with the broadcast networks (18:18)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Sara Barielles and Jessie Nelson ('Little Voice') (23:32)5. Critics Corner (59:54)
68 min
208
Inside 'Search Party's' curious path to HBO Max...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Two more FX scripted originals moving to FX on Hulu (7:39)2. Television beginning to right some recent wrongs (13:37)3. Showtime going to air its James Comey miniseries (22:06)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers ('Search Party') (33:01)5. Critics Corner (1:02:02)
66 min
209
On the Case With the 'Perry Mason' creators Rol...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. NBC and ABC reveal their 2020-21 broadcast season schedules (4:22)2. COVID's impact on awards season (16:51)3. The pandemics impact on sports (25:16)4. Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald ('Perry Mason') (35:52)5. Critics Corner (1:13:19)
78 min
210
Hollywood's response to calls for police reform...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Hollywood's response to calls for police reform (4:35)2. Mailbag! (14:45)3. An update on TV production, with Lacey Rose (32:51)4. Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger ('Love, Victor') (42:24)5. Critics Corner (1:09:44)
73 min
211
A Conversation About Police and Hollywood With ...
Breaking with the normal format, Lesley and Dan are joined by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” showrunner Warren Leight to discuss what police procedurals need to do better amid global protests about brutality and injustice.
46 min
212
Meet 'Bob's Burgers'; (and 'Central Park') crea...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. 'Men of a Certain Age' on HBO Max, with Mike Royce (2:56)2. A look at the most anticipated June premieres (15:39)3. An executive change at Freeform (26:53)4. Loren Bouchard ('Central Park') (33:35)5. Critics Corner (1:12:22)
79 min
213
Inside ‘Homecoming’ Season 2 with Sam Esmail; A...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. ABC has firmed up its 2020-21 season (2:59)2. CBS unveils "Fall" schedule... (12:29)3. HBO Max launch is finally upon us (20:53)4. Sam Esmail ("='Homecoming') (28:18)5. Critics Corner (1:00:18)
64 min
214
Inside 'Snowpiercer's' long journey with Graeme...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. CW has busy week of programming moves (5:22)2. Fox revels fall schedule (14:05)3. How broadcast schedulers are coping, with Preston Beckman (23:04)4. Graeme Manson ('Snowpiercer') (35:11)5. Critics Corner (1:01:20)
67 min
215
'Dead to Me' creator previews season 2; Henry W...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Will scripted TV address COVID-19 with Lacey Rose (6:12)2. Hell week? (15:13)3. 'The Happy Days of Garry Marshall' with Henry Winkler (26:49)4. Liz Feldman ("Dead to me") (43:12)5. Critics Corner (1:11:09)
77 min
216
‘Rick and Morty’ duo on their new show, ‘Solar ...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. How TV can return to work with Bryn Sandberg (5:12)2. About the 'Parks and Recreation' special (16:43)3. 'Brockmire' and baseball with Hank Azaria (25:21)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan ("Solar Opposites") (57:07)5. Critics Corner (1:33:22
101 min
217
‘The Office’ creator Greg Daniels on a reboot/r...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. A busy week for HBO and HBO Max (3:46)2. Netflix first quarter earnings (12:24)3. A "Parks and Recreation" reunion?! (16:31)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Greg Daniels ("Upload" and "Space Force") (21:24)5. Critics Corner (58:43)
66 min
218
Inside “One World: Together at Home”; J.J. Abra...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Audrey Morrissey on her "One World: Together at Home" fundraiser (4:31)2. HBO Max announcements (16:14)3. Talkin' trash TV (19:50)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Suzanne Heathcote ("Killing Eve") (26:59)5. Critics Corner (49:58)
58 min
219
“Mrs. America” creator on the Cate Blanchett dr...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. How the networks are handling themselves (4:29)2. Two family comedies wrapped this week (13:36)3. Mailbag! (22:59)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Dahvi Waller ("Mrs. America") (38:15)5. Critics Corner (1:14:21)
80 min
220
Quibi launch and April TV preview; inside Apple...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Have you seen TIGER KING? (5:45)2. All about Quibi with Natalie Jarvey (16:12)3. April TV preview (25:35)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Dana Fox ("Home Before Dark") (33:40)5. Critics Corner (1:10:42)
78 min
221
‘One Day at a Time’ and its uncertain future; C...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. Olympics postponed and how it impacts NBCUniversal (5:17)2. What shows are still going strong (12:18)3. Mailbag! (16:41)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Gloria Calderón Kellett ("One Day at a Time") (29:53)5. Critics Corner (1:01:36)
69 min
222
The larger impact of coronavirus on the TV indu...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:1. The impact of coronavirus on the TV landscape (2:13)2. How late-night hosts are coping (14:39)3. How coronavirus is impacting streamers (20:15)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Liz Tigelaar ("Little Fires Everywhere") (32:49)5. Critics Corner (1:08:56)
80 min
223
Coronavirus’ impact on the entertainment indust...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Coronavirus updates with Chris Gardner (3:40)2. Catching up from last week (16:43)3. 'Westworld' is back with Josh Wigler (25:21)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Pamela Adlon (32:49)5. Critics Corner (1:04:56)
74 min
224
‘Better Call Saul’ bosses on season five and wh...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. Disney changes (2:54)2. Dick Wolf’s new deal (13:05)3. Unscripted TV boom (19:22)4. Showrunner Spotlight: Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould (“Better Call Saul”) (27:34)5. Critics Corner (59:41)
68 min
225
Inside Amazon's Nazi-hunting drama series 'Hunt...
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:1. The year in TV so far with Inkoo Kang (4:14)2. How the growing need for content is impacting TV studios (18:42)3. Mailbag!!! (26:10)4. Showrunner Spotlight: David Weil (38:49)5. Critics Corner (1:17:09)
84 min