Oh, September, you had everything from late night suspensions (and reinstatement), cartoon Jesus, Fall TV previews and Bangkok’s amazing Chatuchak Park. Read the month’s recap here: open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated. Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms. Collective boycott. Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.

Ask me anything! substack.com/@jimhalterma...

Where are my George Michael lovers? open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

First time I wanted to stay at an airport as long as possible. Make that next layover a long one in Singapore. open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

I’m a step or two behind but… OMG, WEAPONS!

Let’s Dance…or sing…or anything joyful. open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Let’s dance…Let’s sing…Let’s go! open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Anyone else love WATCHING podcasts? I have some favorites that I share in this new post but I’m always looking for more. What’s yours? open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Anyone?

Everyday we have opportunities, through small acts of kindness, to make a big difference in the lives of others. When happy - Be Kind When sad - Be Kind When ever - Be Kind

For an upcoming Substack post, what’s a TV show or movie you never get tired of watching and why? One of mine is 9 TO 5!

By popular demand…more Joyful Things including big love for #Brooklyn99! open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

"Going through life with blinders on, it's tough to see. I had to get up, get out from under and look for me." "There's A New Girl in Town" - The theme from ALICE Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman Music by David Shire Performed by Linda Lavin #TVSky #MusicSky #AlanBergman #RIPAlanBergman

WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

This sucks but I have a feeling Colbert will be just fine. Not sure I can say the same about CBS. open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

For you true crime lovers, I talked to the co-directors/EPS of Prime Video’s ONE NIGHT IN IDAHO: THE COLLEGE MURDERS for the LA TIMES on how they told the tragic story and had exclusive interviews with family members. All 4 episodes drop today. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Bring on the TCA Award nominations…and I share some thoughts on the beloved organization. open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

I just had to check out the massive #squidgame jump rope with Younghee & Cheolsu in #Thailand! youtu.be/N-NPEoWStKE

Can you hit repost? Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't want you to know the name of her opponent but will try every desperate attempt to save her seat. My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you share and follow me?

For Variety, the final S5 episodes of #TheChosen are out on @primevideo.bsky.social and here creator Dallas Jenkins breaks down everything and previews next season’s crucifixion. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Phil Keoghan says #ToughAsNails, the great reality TV competition that he created and hosts, may be back—and maybe not on CBS!

It’s impossible to find but LONGTIME COMPANION deserves a revisit…maybe a remake? open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

For pride month, my coming out journey including my childhood TV crushes and when I finally said those 3 little words ‘I am gay.’ open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

More chats with #TheDiplomat for @goldderby.com…this one with David Gyasi on his own excitement over S3 coming soon to @netflix.com. www.goldderby.com/article/2025...

Alright everyone, one last push. If you or anyone you know is: - LGBTQ+ - 13-24 years old - In the US Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health. It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :) trvr.org/survey2025

🏳️‍🌈 "The long-discussed and often trite ‘is Pride still a protest?’ conversation, has a clear and present answer this year — fuck yes." https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/

I’m bet other countries watched sad expressionless guys in tanks roll down an empty street and a sad old man half asleep while his wife ignored him and thought geez we should respect him more

Need your recap before the first 2 eps of #TheChosen S5 drops on Sunday on Prime Video? Here ya go! open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Of course I had to include LOOKING on this list! open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

On @weenjoypodcast.bsky.social, our Scarlett Johansson run continues with 2002's Eight Legged Freaks. And since I mention it on the pod, here's the nose-ringed look young Scarlett sported while promoting it! Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/130451... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Get your Pride on! 🏳️‍🌈 open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Turns out Netflix throws a pretty great premiere event in Thailand, too. The occasion was excellent new series MAD UNICORN, which drops Thursday. Event video + trailer here: open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

This is good (though not surprising) news. open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

So many TV trailers but there’s also so many good tv shows I’ll be watching. You? open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

I had issues with season 3 of #TheBear but that doesn’t mean I’m not ready for Season 4. Details on when episodes are coming and the new trailer here: open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Read only if you’ve seen this week’s amazing episode of #TheLastofUs. www.televisionacademy.com/features/onl...

Hey, fellow writers! When did YOU begin your journey as a writer? open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Premiere Date on Prime Video + New Trailer for THE CHOSEN Season 5 is here. open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Our 17th go-around here, and our missions are more purposeful than ever. See galeca.org/members for our current list of Dorian Award voters—one of the biggest, most impressive groups of journalists (proudly) out there.

The full Changing of the Guard from this weekend in Athens, Greece. The precision is beyond impressive! youtu.be/W-q9MKMPr7o

This is just a taste of the 11 minute changing of the guards in Athens. (Will post the full video soon) youtube.com/shorts/wJcxO...

Say it ain’t so (though I’ll take a final movie than nothing) open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...

Spoiler Alert so don’t read until you’ve watched the season finale of #Matlock. So. Much. Happened! variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Songkran is celebrating Thai New Year and also getting very wet! I roamed around Bangkok to see all the fun. Watch here: youtu.be/Bx8njN5lrho?...

Songkran + water = a good time. But what does it all REALLY mean? We have answers in our latest video. youtu.be/Bx8njN5lrho?...

There’s just something gratifying about covering a show from start to finish as I did with #TheConners. I talked to cast and creatives about saying goodbye to the family we first met in 1988. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

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I had so much fun talking about the new #BigBangTheory podcast with host/EP Jessica Radloff. But could I stump her with some TBBT trivia? open.substack.com/pub/jimhalte...