Livewire! 3/26

   Opening Theme

Colbi King: From the Game Show Live! newsroom, it's time for.............

Your news......with sass. Presented by sidewalks. Your shadows follow you whereever you go. Here now is..... Pierre Kelly!


Me: Hi everyone, good afternoon from the greater Pacific Bay area and ‬TGIF! Hope you are well. And if you aren't well, well........

Today is National Elipsy Awareness Day otherwise known as Purple Day. Can you think of why the Big Wheel on TPIR was purple once upon a time? Oh well, then let's..................GET WIRED!!!!!

Yes, We ACTUALLY have some Bananas

https://wwhttps://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2021/03/johnny-bananas-celebrity-sleepover-talk-show/wAfter 20 seasons on MTV’s The Challenge, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio is staying home to film his own weekly talk show, which will air on some NBC stations after SNL on Saturday nights.

The show is called Celebrity Sleepover, and a press release described it as “a place where your friends are your favorite celebrities, the games are for adults only, and you can eat and be merry to your heart’s content.”

Bananas hosts it barefoot, as its trailer reveals.

.realiThe show is produced by LXTV, which describes itself as “a division of NBCU Owned Television Stations,” and its VP Marni Sabia said in a press release that “Johnny brings an infectious sense of fun to every single conversation and has the uncanny ability to find an instant connection with everyone.”

Sabia also calls it a “genre-bending show.” 🤣🤣🤣

Bananas said in the press release, “As my fans know, I’m always up for a good challenge, and talking to celebrities from the comfort of my living room and theirs, was the perfect distraction during my time at home. This show has everything—it’s fun and it’s like nothing else in late night—and it’s PJ-rated. Who else can say that!”

Alas, there are just four episodes of all this fun. They premiere April 3, and will air on “on NBC-owned television stations” and “more than 200 NBC affiliates across the country” after SNL. That’s the same timeslot as 1st Look, which Bananas has hosted since 2018.

They Work Hard For The Money

Comedians dominate the hardest-working celebrities on television: Kevin Hart, Jimmy Kimmel, Keegan-Michael Key, and Fred Armisen are in the top 10, and Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyer, and Amy Schumer are among those included in the top 20. (In fact, the only two actors in the top 20 known for their dramatic roles are Jon Hamm and Bryan Cranston, and both are also prolific at comedy.)

Taking top honors is Hart thanks to his many producing credits, appearances on talk shows and award shows, and his Quibi comedy Die Hart. At No. 2 is RuPaul, the multi-hyphenate drag queen who is also an actor, model, singer, and songwriter.

Armisen, however, has the highest proportion of acting credits, thanks in part to his starring roles in the TV shows Portlandia, Forever, and Documentary Now!.

Think That's Tough?

CBS ANNOUNCES SEASON FINALE AIRDATES FOR 2020-2021

"Mom" Concludes Its Eight-Season Run on Thursday, May 13

Series Finale of "NCIS: New Orleans" After Seven Seasons Airs Sunday, May 23

CBS today announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2020-2021 broadcast season, including the series finale of MOM, on Thursday, May 13 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), and of NCIS: NEW ORLEANS on Sunday, May 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

Wednesday, April 14
8:00-9:00 PM TOUGH AS NAILS (Second Season Finale)

Friday, April 30
8:00-9:00 PM MACGYVER (Fifth Season Finale)

Friday, May 7
9:00-10:00 PM MAGNUM P.I. (Third Season Finale)

Thursday, May 13
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON (Fourth Season Finale)
9:00-9:30 PM MOM (Series Finale)
9:30-10:00 PM B POSITIVE (First Season Finale)

Friday, May 14
9:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (Two-Hour 11th Season Finale)

Monday, May 17
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEIGHBORHOOD (Third Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB ♥ ABISHOLA (Second Season Finale) 10:00-11:00 PM
BULL (Fifth Season Finale)

Wednesday, May 19
9:00-10:00 PM SEAL TEAM (Fourth Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM S.W.A.T. (Fourth Season Finale)

Sunday, May 23
8:00-9:00 PM THE EQUALIZER (First Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (12th Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (Series Finale)

Monday, May 24
9:00-10:00 PM ALL RISE (Second Season Finale)

Tuesday, May 25
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (18th Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI (Third Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI: MOST WANTED (Second Season Finale)

Now we turn to one big award that never needs a performance from both Cradi B and Megan Thee Stallion but needs these qualifications:

must have a length of at least one year, can be of any variety or stick to a common game, viewership numbers on average and the most important category of all: the ability to play Jackbox games on any days or a moment's notice. Yes, Livewire! is proud to award.....

https://youtu.be/iuSUBOl6d00

The Twitchhead of the month award! This month's recipient: SMRT Trivia. Grown out of Boston before the pandemic began, SMRT Trivia phased itself into a growing phenomenon reaching more than 1100 followers and still growing along. The format is pretty simple yet many newer ones will learn from the very first day they follow. In front of them is a Quiz Kit enabled extension and once you grant and manage access, you're good to go. A question will appear right here and when the 4 choices come up, 20 seconds will begin ticking and you must choose an answer. No changing your mind, just aim and fire. After the 20 questions have been asked, who ever is on top gets a T-shirt delivered right to your home. Whlle you play, unlike King Trivia and The Trivia Galaxy disabling the chat to solitary confinement at the start of each round, teh chat must input hilarious and silly answers to keep them from spoiling otu the answers or hints that may or may not be a right answer. Many of them from the beginning have been playing and some have gone on to becmone moderators for the channel in their own right. Keeping things going is Rob who takes the vim & vigor out of boredom and puts more energy and time into a labor of love for a trivia channel. He'll act as your tour giude to a world of fascinating facts and stories he'll remember from his youth. The week of how SMRT you'll be goes like this. 

Monday kicks it all off with Celebrity Quizmatch where 2 Twitch streamers fight on the internet, not in the playground. 

Tuesday begins the first of 3 signature nights that the channel is made for, and one is themed nights as chosen by the winner of the most bits cheered. 

Wednesday gives you a midweek boost with a regular crainal street fight. 

Thursdays give you a new format and it's called "Phrasing." It's like Definition......but with a bigger board. WHat about Fridays? I'm glad you just asked. The channel is more famously known for streaming Jackbox party games which ends the week and gives us so many memories like..............

And where do you go to find a good time, raise up the power of positivity and know a lot for a shot at the t-shirt? This link right here:

https://www.twitch.tv/smrttrivia

So SMRT Trivia, with the necessity to turn it from a good virtual trivia show into one of the best game shows ever on twitch...................

https://youtu.be/QCt2L9VSL1Y

You are the Twitchhead of the month for March of 2021. You get an imaginary plaque to hang on the wall, bragging rights and what else, Colbi King? 

Colbi:  A supply of Harry's Quality Men's grooming supplies. Look like a game show host, feel good like a game show host. Over to you, Smartie Pants. 

Me: Thanks Colbi, tune in  next month to see who else graduated summa cum laude from Twitch University.

(song stops)

But who Plays Glass Joe?

Jamie Foxx‘s long-gestating big-screen Mike Tyson biopic is climbing back into the ring — as a limited series.

The Oscar winner has signed on to star in Tyson, an authorized limited series about the boxing legend that counts Martin Scorsese among its exec producers. Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) is set to direct as well as EP. Tyson will also serve as an EP on the project, which will be written by Colin Preston.

The series — which will be taken out to the marketplace soon — will span the life of one of the most legendary boxing figures of all time.

“I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,” said Tyson in a statement. “I look forward to collaborating with Martin, Antoine, Jamie, and the entire creative team to bring audiences a series that not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.”

The news comes one month after Hulu announced that it was working on its own — albeit unauthorized — Tyson-centric limited series from  I, Tonya screenwriter Steven Rogers.

In Living Color alum Foxx, meanwhile, is set to return to the small screen next month (playing no fewer than four roles) in the new Netflix sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! (watch trailer).

https://youtu.be/Z4cJ8A_fx-E

Now for your feel good moment of the day.

Scott Kolbrenner of Encino, Calif., a contestant on Thursday night’s Wheel of Fortune, donated his $145,000 in winnings to be split between two charities.

Kolbrenner had amassed approximately $45,000 in cash and prizes during the regular rounds of play, before correctly guessing the bonus puzzle (watch video below) and collecting what turned out to be the $100,000 Grand Prize. In turn, he pledged $72,500 each to Uplift Family Services at Hollygrove and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

“While I hoped I would do OK on the show, I never thought that anything like this could happen,” Kolbrenner said, reacting to his win. “I got lucky that day and knew right away that I wanted to share my good fortune. So, I decided to contribute all of my winnings to Uplift Family Services and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, whose services support thousands of families. The fun and memories from the day will stay with me forever, but the urgent need in our community cannot wait.”

Kolbrenner has worked with Uplift Family Services, one of the most comprehensive behavioral health treatment providers in California, for the last 20 years and currently volunteers his time and serves as a member of the Board of Directors. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, meanwhile, sources and acquires food and other products to distribute to those experiencing food insecurity.

Originally from Hewlett, N.Y., Kolbrenner has been watching Wheel of Fortune “his whole life” and watches religiously with his wife and kids. He was selected to be a contestant after applying with a video at WheelOfFortune.com and participating in a virtual audition.

Thou art the Potter, but is your name Clay?

The Max Original reality competition series, THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN, will premiere the complete fourth season on April 1.

THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN season 4 combines the talents of 12 of the country's best home potters with the drama of the process of making ceramics. From the precariousness of firing, to the wonderous alchemy of glazes, each week the potters take on different pottery challenges; they make a cheese set, garden water feature, a sink, naked Raku vases, as well as mini at-the-wheel challenges against the clock. Their work is overseen by passionate judge and master potter, Keith Brymer Jones (who can be reduced to tears by a teacup), and fellow judge and ceramics expert, Rich Miller.

Hosted by Siobhan McSweeney ("Derry Girls"), this is a an inspiring watch full of character, amazing talents and beautiful pieces of pottery.

The series is produced by Love Productions ("The Great British Bake Off") with Seasons 1-4 originally airing on the BBC and Channel 4. Richard McKerrow and Sarah Thomson-Woolley serve as executive producers.

Here's.........the trailer!

Tomorrow kicks off the birthday of one Fountain Drink Fairy by the name of Bonnie Gordon. I don't know when the Library Bards will reunite virtually before this never ending pandemic is over, but they'll get together real soon. For now, enjoy one of her greatest hits.

And while Bonnie celebrates with Zebra Cakes from the gas station tomorrow, we end it with Madi2theMax.

 Closing Theme

#todayIlearned that if there was a competition called the Great American Etch A Sketch artist, would many people like it?

 Well, I shall go now early. No need to understand why. Maybe I did understand why. But I will see you once this sound is heard.................

http://tpirepguide.com/qwizx/gssfx/canada/bs-buzzin.wav

Then you know it's time for Livewire! Until next time, play on playas.