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Dig Lands November Premiere on Peacock With Poehler-Laurie Reunion
tv15 days ago

Dig Lands November Premiere on Peacock With Poehler-Laurie Reunion

Peacock has set a fall premiere for Dig, a Greece-set comedy series reuniting Amy Poehler and Parks and Recreation EP Michael Schur. Premiering November 23, the 10-episode show follows archaeologists and college students who uncover a rare artifact that triggers a globe‑spanning conspiracy. Poehler stars as Elise and Hugh Laurie as Neville, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza in lead roles and Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing and Bonita Friedericy in guests. Based on Kate Myers’ Excavations, the series is produced by Universal Television, with Schur and Poehler as executive producers and pilots co-writers.

Poehler & Schur Unveil Dig, Peacock’s Greek-Archaeology Comedy Debuting Nov. 23, 2026
entertainment15 days ago

Poehler & Schur Unveil Dig, Peacock’s Greek-Archaeology Comedy Debuting Nov. 23, 2026

Dig, a new Peacock comedy from Amy Poehler and Parks & Rec boss Michael Schur about archaeologists and college students at a Greece dig, will drop all 10 episodes on November 23, 2026; the ensemble includes Hugh Laurie and Geraldine Viswanathan, with Schur and J.J. Philbin as co-showrunners and EPs and Poehler as an executive producer.

Ted Danson's 'A Man on the Inside' Shines as Netflix's Must-Watch Mystery Comedy
entertainment1 year ago

Ted Danson's 'A Man on the Inside' Shines as Netflix's Must-Watch Mystery Comedy

Ted Danson's latest project, "A Man on the Inside," is a Netflix series praised by critics as "perfect television." The show, based on the documentary "The Mole Agent," features Danson as Charles, a widower investigating wrongdoings in a retirement home. Created by Michael Schur, the series balances humor and heart, exploring themes of aging, grief, and companionship. Critics commend Danson's performance and the show's emotional depth, making it a must-watch for fans of heartfelt comedies.

The Writers Strike: Hollywood's Treatment of Writers Must Change.
entertainment3 years ago

The Writers Strike: Hollywood's Treatment of Writers Must Change.

The Writers Guild of America continued its strike action on its second day, with picketing taking place at several sites throughout Los Angeles and at Netflix headquarters in New York City. Among the protesters were SNL's Bowen Yang, Cynthia Nixon, Michael Schur, and Krista Vernoff. The strike is over issues of compensation and the use of emerging technology. The strike has shut down production on shows like SNL and A Million Little Things. The WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are far apart on key issues, and the strike is expected to continue.