Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Barbara Walters interviews 2014’s “Most Fascinating People” tonight

December 14, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Barbara Walters must already be getting antsy early on in her retirement. The famed newswoman will be returning to ABC this month for her annual favorite year-end special Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014. “I was absolutely delighted when ABC approached me to do another year of 10 Most Fascinating People,” said Walters. “I know we said last year was our last, but there are just too many fascinating people out there.” Since the first MFP special in 1993, the series of programs has consistently been one of the highest-rated specials of the year. With the […]

“The Colbert Report” announces guests for final week

December 11, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

After tonight, there will only be four more episodes of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report left, as the series will end on Dec. 18 after a nine-year run. Stephen Colbert will be taking over CBS’ Late Show for the retiring David Letterman later next year. Today, Comedy Central announced who the guests will be for the final week of The Colbert Report. In a release, Colbert, modest as ever in his faux right-wing pundit persona, said, “Our last week of shows are going to be really special, just like every other week.” The Colbert Report Guests — Final Week, Dec. […]

Tamara Green speaks out in REELZ Bill Cosby special

December 11, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Rumors of Bill Cosby drugging and sexually assaulting women have swirled for decades, but have often been brushed aside, as it was hard for most people to see “America’s Dad” doing such things. But in recent months, the heat has intensified on Cosby, with more and more women coming out about their alleged experiences with the now-77-year-old comedian, some of which date back 30 years or more. NBC declined to continue developing a new series it had in the works starring Cosby, and Netflix has postponed a Cosby comedy special, based on these accounts and the backlash the star is […]

2015 Golden Globe nominations

December 11, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The 2015 Golden Globe nominations for the 72nd installment of the ceremony were announced this morning by Kate Beckinsale, Peter Krause, Paula Patton and Jeremy Piven. Greer Grammer, daughter of Kelsey Grammer, was on hand as Miss Golden Globe 2015, following a tradition where a daughter or son of one of Hollywood’s most respected actors is selected to assist at the Golden Globes. The awards are bestowed annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Among television networks, HBO leads the way with 15 nominations (including for True Detective, pictured), followed by Showtime with nine. CBS has the most nominations for […]

“Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas” sings loud for all to hear

December 10, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The 2003 film Elf, starring Will Ferrell, has become a holiday classic for many people. So much so that it was also turned into a hit Broadway musical. The story now has a third incarnation, an hourlong NBC special called Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas (Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 8pm ET/PT) which is based on the film and the stage production. Following in the mold of past holiday TV classics, notably several of the Rankin/Bass productions, this special will be presented in stop-motion animation, and will feature nine songs. It promises an all-new retelling of Buddy the Elf’s absurd yet heartwarming […]

David Letterman’s final “Late Show” hosting date announced

December 10, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

CBS and Worldwide Pants Incorporated, David Letterman’s production company, announced today that Letterman will host his final broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Leslie Moonves, president and CEO of the CBS Corporation, said in a release, “David Letterman has given to all of us a remarkable legacy of achievement and creative brilliance that will never be forgotten. It’s going to be tough to say goodbye, but I know we will all cherish the shows leading up to Dave’s final broadcast in May.” Letterman is the longest-tenured late-night talk show host at over 32 years. […]

46th NAACP Image Awards nominees announced

December 9, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today, the nominees for the 46th NAACP Image Awards were announced in Beverly Hills, Calif. Tracee Ellis Ross of ABC’s new hit black-ish, herself a nominee (black-ish has six nominations overall), made the announcement, along with Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin), nominee Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away With Murder), nominee Aja Naomi King (How to Get Away With Murder) and nominee Tessa Thompson (Dear White People). ABC and Lifetime lead the nominees in the TV categories, with 25 and 16 nominations respectively, followed by BET with 14. The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in […]

Where to watch the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

December 8, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was filmed in London this year, for the first time (save your “I see London …” underpants jokes). Again, the popular special — seen in about 200 countries — features world-famous models such as Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo, Karlie Kloss, Elsa Hosk, Lindsay Ellingson and more, as well as musical performances, pink-carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show. CBS will air an hourlong special of the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (on the same night it airs Rudolph the […]

When is the Yule Log on TV in 2014?

December 8, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

During the 2014 Christmas season, you will once again have chances to enjoy a virtual blazing Yule Log on TV, in the form of the original, WPIX version that has been around since the 1960s, as well as a 21st-century version via On Demand, and versions airing on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and UP TV. Here are some places where you can watch the Yule Log on TV in 2014: YULE LOG ON TV 2014: YULE LOG ON DEMAND (Description from iN DEMAND) The televised Yule Log on digital cable is back this year in SD, HD and once again […]

“I Love Lucy” Christmas special airs tonight on CBS

December 7, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

As it did last year, CBS is again airing an I Love Lucy Christmas Special this year, tonight, Dec. 7, at 8pm ET/PT. The special consists of two colorized, back-to-back episodes of the legendary 1950s sitcom. From CBS: “The two episodes – the seldom-seen “Christmas Episode” and the newly colorized “Job Switching” (aka “Chocolate Factory”) – were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set – at the beginning and end of the hour – […]