Night Court Icon John Larroquette: His Own Biggest Lost Cause? Shocking Revelation!

Welcome to Screen Gab, your weekly digest for everything related to the fascinating world of television, just in time for the resurgence of “pre-prestige TV”.

This week, we’re delighted to have John Larroquette, the esteemed actor of “Night Court”, join our Guest Spot. Larroquette will share his insights on his favorite films and TV shows, his intellectual hobby, and his experience returning to the character of prosecutor-turned-public defender Dan Fielding after three decades: “I’m a sucker for underdogs who eventually win,” he comments. “Perhaps it’s a reflection of my own journey.”

In this 125th issue of Screen Gab, we’ll provide recommendations for your weekend streaming, discuss an unexpected crossover event in the reality TV domain, and highlight the must-read stories of the week.

In Case You Missed It

Stories you might have overlooked

Bruce and Laura Dern, father and daughter, finally share the screen in ‘Palm Royale’: The father-daughter duo share insights on how ‘Palm Royale’ brought them together on screen and discuss Bruce Dern’s lack of rehearsing and the ‘Dernsie’ that made its way into the show.

Golden Globes makes a comeback, signs a five-year deal with CBS: After a period of controversy, reform, and uncertainty, the Golden Globe Awards aim to start afresh in their new long-term residence.

Deleted backstory elucidates the most intriguing relationship in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’: Stars Jess Hong and Rosalind Chao discuss the significance of the Chinese Cultural Revolution to Netflix’s sci-fi adaptation and reveal a portion of their characters’ backstory that was eventually cut.

Hollywood dismissed women’s sports. Fortunately, Sue Bird disagreed: With the release of her new documentary this Friday, during the NCAA tournament she once dominated, the former WNBA superstar has no intention of stepping down from her throne.

What To Watch

Suggestions from The Times’ film and TV connoisseurs

“STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 parts” (Apple TV+)

Morgan Neville’s two-part documentary (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”) offers an intimate and thoughtful exploration of the multifaceted comedian, exceeding what most expected. The first episode, which delves into his early life, friendships and the gradual development of his unique voice, feels like a visual rendering of Martin’s remarkable memoir “Born Standing Up”. The second episode, which spans 40 years of his film career, diverse interests (art, authorship), and domestic bliss later in life, is a swift yet insightful journey. Robert Lloyd provides his thoughts on the documentary.

“The Taste of Things” (VOD, multiple platforms)

Be warned — don’t start this film on an empty stomach. Despite criticism for its selection as France’s international film entry for the Oscars over the eventual screenplay winner “Anatomy of a Fall”, “The Taste of Things” is not the stodgy throwback its facade implies, as Matt Brennan notes.

What’s Trending

All you need to know about the film or TV series that has everyone buzzing

The separation of actor Kyle Richards and real estate agent Mauricio Umansky has given reality TV a new dimension. Their split, announced last summer, has fueled two seasons of unscripted programming on two different series on competing networks. Matt Brennan delves into how their marital issues have played out on screen and the implications for reality TV production.

READ MORE: Kyle Richards’ daughters on their parents’ split becoming reality TV: ‘We’re used to this’

Guest Spot

A weekly conversation with actors, writers, directors, and others about their current projects and what they’re watching

John Larroquette, known for playing the smooth, egotistical Assistant District Attorney Dan Fielding on the massively popular 80s show “Night Court”, and later for the critically acclaimed “The John Larroquette Show”, chats with Screen Gab about his return to the reboot of “Night Court” on NBC. He also talks about the sitcom he’d like to reboot next, what he’s currently watching, and more. Matt Brennan shares the conversation.