Jeff Dunham’s Pandemic Holiday Special Draws Strong Ratings For Comedy Central

John Krasinski is ready to spread "some good news" ahead of the holidays. After concluding an eight-episode run of his DIY web series Some Good News earlier this year, the actor took on hosting duties once again with a holiday episode of Some Good Newson Sunday.

Dwayne Johnson is feeling festive in his Santa suit during a special appearance on John Krasinski‘s ‘Some Good News’ Holiday Special.

John Krasinski has returned for a special holiday episode of his popular Internet show, . The 41-year-old star kicked off the special, which was released on Sunday night, with some fan art, including one very attractive drawing of himself. «Perhaps it was the Internet's not-so-subtle hint that it would much prefer to have this show hosted by one Justin Timberlake,» Krasinski joked before the camera cut to the «Can't Stop the Feeling» singer. «I'll do it,» Timberlake said without

Garth Brooks had to compose himself in the middle of his CBS holiday special on Sunday night.

Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, were thrilled to learn how «The Dance» recently impacted Kelly Clarkson's life.On Monday's episode of, the singer-turned-host revealed to Brooks that his 1989 hit song was helping her get through her divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock. Some lyrics in particular spoke to Clarkson.

Guardians and the Galaxy will be getting a holiday special.James Gunn’s Marvel Studios franchise is set to return to Disney+ for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special during the 2022 holiday season.The holiday special will be released before the next Guardians of the Galaxy film is released in 2023, also directed by James Gunn.The news was confirmed at Disney’s Investor Day yesterday (December 10), per Marvel.Marvel boss Kevin Feige also confirmed that Chadwick Boseman will not be recast

A Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special is headed for Disney+ with director-writer James Gunn returning to helm the special. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced the news Thursday during the studio’s presentation at the Disney Investor Day. It’s slated to premiere in 2022. Feige said the special will film at the same time as Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Will Thorne Staff WriterWelcome back to Tune In: our weekly newsletter offering a guide to the best of the week’s TV.Each week, Variety’s TV team combs through the week’s schedule, selecting our picks of what to watch and when/how to watch them.

Will Thorne Staff WriterCBS had “A Holly Dolly Christmas” with Dolly Parton last night.The singer’s holiday special delivered around 6.2 million viewers and a 0.7 average rating among adults 18-49, a decent result for the network, especially considering it was up against “Sunday Night Football.” Later on, “NCIS: Los Angeles” scored a 0.4 rating and around 4.2 million viewers.A tight, yet not particularly thrilling game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos delivered a 3.8 rating

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Natalie Oganesyan editorIn today’s TV news roundup, Variety obtained an exclusive clip of Lauren Daigle performing in BYUtv’s holiday special “Christmas Under the Stars,” and CBS announced a premiere date for “The Equalizer.”Netflix will release its upcoming drama series “Firefly Lane” Feb. 3.

The silent nights of the holiday season are set to feature some terror and frights as AMC announces its first-ever The Walking Dead Holiday Special. Set to premiere on the network’s streaming platform AMC+, The Walking Dead Holiday Special will see Chris Hardwick host the hour-long event and feature cast members as they virtually gather to reminisce on the franchise series’ past, present and future.

beating more seasoned actresses in the category, including Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”) and Laura Linney (“Ozark”). It was followed by a brief tizzy online when her fans got confused about why her victory was referred to as an “upset.”Season 2 of “Euphoria” has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and does not have a premiere date, though filming is expected to start in 2021.

Some familiar faces are coming to “Doctor Who” for the new year.

The annual holiday tradition of a special edition of Doctor Who will have some shocking twists in its upcoming launch.

“I pulled aside a few writer friends and said, ‘Here’s the subject matter’ and they started writing jokes,” says Dunham, renowned for his stable of characters including Peanut, Bubba J and Walter. “No one communicated with each other face-to-face … and we put it all together.

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means Mariah Carey is taking over the reigning queen of Christmas. The first trailer for Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special was released, and the 50-year-old musical icon dazzles in a number of gorgeous looks. On top of incredible holiday-themed outfits, this special will include festive performances by Mariah and a number of celebrity guests.

Fans of both Paul McCartney and Idris Elba are in for a treat.

Manori Ravindran International EditorTwo British legends are joining forces for a BBC special this December.Idris Elba will sit down with Paul McCartney for a BBC One and BBC Music special that will join the broadcaster’s holiday schedule.