SEPTEMBER 9 - 15, 2018 staradvertiser.com KIDDING AROUND Jeff (Jim Carrey) thinks Mr. Pickles should address death on the show, but his producer disagrees in the premiere of Kidding. Carrey stars as a beloved children’s television personality who begins to unravel in the wake of personal tragedy in this freshman series, which also stars Judy Greer, Frank Langella and Catherine Keener. Airing Sunday, Sept. 9, on Showtime. – ¶Olelo has helped us broaden our message and our mission to the community. LYNNE WAIHEE, President, Read to Me International ;rikhob]bg`ob]^hikh]n\mbhglniihkm%p^k^a^eibg`K^Z]MhF^Bgm^kgZmbhgZe olelo.org laZk^ma^bkik^l^gmZmbhglpbmai^hie^Zeeho^kma^phke]' ON THE COVER | KIDDING Funny, not funny Jim Carrey’s ‘Kidding’ mixes Created by Dave Holstein (“Weeds”) and through it. As a result, he begins to unravel, directed by Michael Gondry (“The Science of which, according to the official release, is “as comedy and drama Sleep,” 2006), the show also stars renowned hilarious as it is heartbreaking.” Onscreen, Jeff stage actor and Tony Award winner Frank may be sweet, but when the lights go dark and By Kyla Brewer Langella (“Frost/Nixon,” 2008) as Seb, the ex- the cameras turn off, his pent-up anger begins TV Media ecutive producer of “Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time.” to surface. Academy Award nominee Catherine Keener Things look bleak for Mr. Pickles, but, accord- irst, there was Howdy Doody. Then came (“Being John Malkovich,” 1999) portrays Jeff’s ing to Carrey, the message of the series is a Captain Kangaroo, the beloved Mr. Rog- co-worker, Deirdre, the show’s head puppet positive one. In an official featurette promot- Fers and so on. Cheerful, wise and kind, maker. Judy Greer (“Arrested Development”) ing “Kidding,” he talked about the meaning be- children’s entertainers such as these have plays Jeff’s estranged wife, Jill, and young hind the show. inspired generations of kids. A new Showtime actor Cole Allen appears as their son, Will. “What I love about this whole project is the series takes a look at what happens when an Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) has landed a recurring idea that no matter how bad things may look, iconic children’s television personality faces role as Jill’s new boyfriend. Ginger Gonzaga there’s an innocence inside us that can never unimaginable tragedy, and it’s no laughing (“Togetherness”) and Grace Song (“High be destroyed. It’s always there,” Carrey said. matter. Maintenance”) will also appear in recurring The actor seems perfect for the role of Jeff, Jim Carrey (“The Truman Show,” 1998) re- roles. which was, according to Holstein, written turns to prime-time television as Jeff Pickles in This isn’t the first time Carrey and specifically for him. In an interview the 10-episode comedy-drama “Kidding,” pre- Gondry have worked together. Gondry with the Hollywood Reporter, the miering Sunday, Sept. 9, on Showtime. Jeff has directed Carrey in “Eternal Sunshine show’s creator explained that he captured the hearts of millions of children and of the Spotless Mind” (2004), which began writing the script in 2010 their parents as the host of the fictional chil- earned Gondry an Academy Award with Carrey in mind. It wasn’t dren’s TV program “Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time,” for best original screenplay. It’s easy to get the script in front of but his personal life is falling apart and his own clear that Nevins is confident the the Hollywood star, but when heart is breaking. dynamic duo will create onscreen Holstein joined the writing It’s been almost a year since it was an- magic once again. staff of the Showtime series nounced that the Golden Globe winner had “With his ‘Eternal Sunshine’ part- “I’m Dying Up Here,” he finally signed on for the project, and more than two ner Michel Gondry on board to direct, got his chance. Carrey, decades since Carrey has been seen in a regu- we are on our way to a magnetic, incidentally, serves as lar television series role. At the time of the volcanic and emotional viewing expe- an executive producer announcement, Showtime executive David rience,” Nevins said of “Kidding.” on “Dying,” a drama Nevins had high praise for the star. In the show, Jeff has guided about L.A.’s standup “No one inhabits a character like Jim Carrey, youngsters and shared important comedy scene in the and this role — which is like watching Humpty lessons about kindness and love 1970s. Dumpty after the fall — is going to leave televi- for years, but when his own life sion audiences wondering how they went so begins to implode, no fairytale Judy Greer stars in “Kidding” long without him,” Nevins said. character shows up to help him 2 STAR CHANNELS September 9 - 15, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer help. John anxiously Valentin is put on notice. Nina comes up with TV Media waits for Marlena a crazy idea. Curtis feels split. Jason contin- to wake up after ues to remain diplomatic. her surgery. Abigail For the week of September 3 - 7 The Young and the Restless tells JJ she thinks Sharon remains skeptical of Tessa’s inten- Gabi is out to get tions, though Mariah is happy she’s back in The Bold and the Beautiful her. Stefan faces a town. Mariah tells Sharon not to worry, but Thorne gives Katie assurances of love and difficult choice. Lani Tessa admits to Mariah that she’s in trouble. loyalty, which eases her apprehension. Hope and Eli share a close Sharon becomes suspicious of Rey and she and Liam rush to the hospital, worried about moment while work- Bryton James warns Victoria, who is also worried about their unborn baby. Thorne stands up to Bill stars in “The ing together. John his motives. Victoria later reaches out to after he threatens Katie. Steffy helps Hope Young and the finds Marlena in cri- Nate for help when she has a panic attack. and Liam during a difficult time. Ridge an- Restless” sis as Valerie tries to Victoria starts to open up to Nate, but soon nounces a decision must be made regarding save her life. Will is her walls come back up and she shuts him the future of Forrester Creations. Brooke blasted by Brady when Brady overhears him out again. Sharon worries when Rey makes worries when Steffy and Hope once again declare his love for Sonny. Eli confesses his an effort to befriend Nick after he returns are at odds. Bill talks to Brooke about his feelings to Lani. Gabi and Abigail experience from a business trip. Abby doesn’t trust frustrations with Katie and Will and he asks a major confrontation with each other. Eric Rey either, and she questions him about his her for a big favor. Steffy tries to make it and Brady try to support John as he worries feud with Arturo. Sharon also worries about clear to Ridge why he should choose the about Marlena’s condition. Belle has some changes in Nick and thinks he might be turn- Intimates collection over the Hope for the shocking news for Eric about their mother. ing into Victor. Billy shuts Summer down and Future line. Brooke questions Ridge as Will reveals to Paul that he’s regained his hurts her feelings when she tries to seduce to which daughter he’ll be kicking to the memory. Bonnie drops a huge bomb on him. Later, Summer goes to Kyle and says curb. Steffy and Hope argue about whose Lucas. he won the bet and that she’s ready to pay line should be kept in production at the General Hospital up. Cane and Lily try to hold on to normalcy company. Alexis becomes completely outraged. Julian as long as they can as they prepare for Lily’s Days of Our Lives turns to Drew for some help. Kim feels that trial. They spend the night before the trial Paul’s very life hangs in the balance. Will and she is helpless, but she shares a big secret together and Cane promises to take Lily to Sonny’s future plans hit a snag. Kayla re- with someone. Drew is beside himself. Paris once everything is over. Mattie helps ceives some disturbing news about Steve. Cameron is very upset. Julian seeks out to make peace between her brother and Kristen turns to an unexpected person for more answers. Nina gets everything in order. Shauna, and the teens reconcile. 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