CONTENTS 07 18 On The Cover 6 Shark Week 8 In Search Of 18 Sharp Objects 21 Robin Williams 22 Amy Poehler’s New “Making It” 24 TKO With Kevin Hart 28 Nashville The real Robin Williams is In Every Issue explored 21 in Marina 5 DISH Chatter Zenovich’s entertaining yet 34 DISH Cinema heartbreaking 238 Channel Directories biopic Robin Williams: Come 242 Puzzle Page Inside My Mind Find What You Want To Watch TV’s Next Live An Epic Series NEXT MONTH 32 DISH Cinema Calendar 16 Daredevil Event 29 Finale Jimmy McGill’s Motocross champion “Seriously ... it’s epic,” transformation into 40 Premium Profiler Travis Pastrana teases Lisa Edelstein Saul Goodman 42 Movie Listings attempts three of Evel on Girlfriends’ Guide to comes to light in Season 4 of Better 97 Specials Listings Knievel’s most famous Divorce’s end. “You will stunts during a three- be happy! And sad! And Call Saul. 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Wow, what a media storm this past month has been with ABC’s BARB cancellation of Roseanne. I’m sure you are far from over it by now, right? I First on my list to DVR: bring it up because our June issue featured a very timely — and exclusive Sharp Objects on HBO — bonus section that detailed how to contact a network. In the section we Favorite Amy Adams included mailing addresses, websites and emails so that you can reach out film: Enchanted — it’s directly and voice your comments and concerns. Well, so fun! turns out that the email address ABC originally provided us with was incorrect, so please use the following methods if you wish to log a comment: 818-460-7477 or go to abc.com and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “contact.” Just don’t expect to speak to an actual person; in fact, many networks have outsourced JEFF their viewer relations to handle all the questions and First on my list to funnel back the information to the network. DVR: Shark Week on But on to more exciting topics like Gillian Flynn’s Discovery Channel (Gone Girl, Dark Places) next project, Sharp Objects, Favorite Stephen King which debuts this month on HBO. Inside, Lori Acken novel: It talks to the cast (Amy Adams!) and Flynn on her dark thriller. Speaking of thrills, we catch up with Ben Bailey on the complexities of conducting a game show while driving amid the crazy New York City traffic for Cash Cab. We also got the details on History’s live three-hour event that sees motocross superstar Travis Pastrana attempting Evel LORI Knievel’s three most iconic jumps. Plus, we chat with Amy Poehler on all First on my list to DVR: things crafts, and so much more. Sharp Objects on HBO There’s plenty to keep you entertained this summer! Favorite Amy Adams Happy Viewing! film: American Hustle. Or Doubt. Or maybe Junebug. 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I think he was very unusual; can you tell us who he was and what the evening was referred to during his time slot? — Larry In May 1986, TMC began using regular on-air hosts for afternoon and evening film presentations and to provide background information on the QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Canceled “Lucifer”? The Devil You Say! What series are Were all of you as shocked as I was to learn that FOX canceled Lucifer? Especially since you had just written in your May edition that its renewal looked you most upset to good! I am so heartbroken. That was about the only show I watched on FOX these days, so bye-bye to them for me. (Maybe we could talk The CW into see canceled? acquiring it?) — Wendy [See page 8] Immediately when the show was canceled, there was an aggressive social Email us at [email protected] media campaign by fans — #SaveLucifer — but, to date, no networks have stepped up to resurrect the devilishly entertaining series. production of the films scheduled to be shown. Hosts appearing on the channel boy hers? Is she married? Why not “Law & Order.” The show also changed between the late 1980s and mid 1990s have Elliot on the new show — they are her personal life, since she met her included Robert Osborne (who worked so suited together — or the lawyer? I husband, actor Peter Hermann, on the as a columnist for “The Hollywood also like the Chicago shows. Where do set and married him on Aug. 28, 2004. Reporter” and hosted the network’s they get the handsome men? Everyone She gave birth to a son in August 2006, “The Heart of Hollywood” and “Behind needs a little romance, even NCIS. They and the couple adopted two children the Scenes” interstitials before moving are losing good guys. I’m also writing within a span of a few months in 2011. to Turner Classic Movies), Michelle about the Cleveland Indians. We are She speaks four languages plus English, Russell, Lauren Graham and Joe Bob longtime fans. The last three years they and her husband also speaks several Briggs (a.k.a. actor and film critic have needed a good batting coach. I languages, including his native German. John Irving Bloom, host of the popular feel the coach is changing pitchers too As far as the Cleveland Indians go, all Saturday evening B-movie showcase often when we are ahead. ... They need we can say is keep the faith. “Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater”). a boost, or they don’t have a chance this year. — Karen Who You Would Like To See Include your address when you write On The Cover In 1967, Mariska and her brothers or email us and we’ll most likely send I would like to see Mariska Hargitay! were in the back seat of a car when you something. We’re not promising, we’re just saying.