The Dallas Cowboys finally lifted the curtain on their 2025 Thanksgiving Day halftime performer, ending weeks of hints and building excitement. And this year, the honor went to none other than Texas’ own Post Malone — a full-circle homecoming for the superstar who grew up just minutes from the stadium he would soon command. The Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show has become more than entertainment; it serves as the national kickoff for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, spotlighting the millions who rely on assistance during the holidays and throughout the year. The annual performance is both a celebration and a…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Some comedy sketches fade with time — and then there are the rare masterpieces that stay just as hysterical half a century later. Tim Conway and Harvey Korman didn’t simply perform comedy; they crafted moments that felt alive, unpredictable, and utterly unrepeatable. They built memories — the kind fans still replay today because they capture the very best of what television used to be. And if there’s one sketch that perfectly showcases their brilliance, it’s that legendary moment from The Carol Burnett Show — a scene that instantly reminds viewers why the 1970s were truly the golden age of variety…
Reba McEntire is officially back on set for Season 2 of her NBC sitcom Happy’s Place, and she’s letting fans know just how much joy it brings her — especially because she gets to work side-by-side with her fiancé, Rex Linn. The show premiered in October 2024 and quickly became a cozy, humorous standout on Friday-night TV. It follows Reba’s character, Bobbie, who inherits a Knoxville tavern after her father’s passing and finds herself leading a vibrant, quirky team that includes Gabby (Melissa Peterman), Emmett (Rex Linn), Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), Steve (Pablo Castelblanco), and Takoda (Takala Black Elk). Linn plays…
It was a warm Saturday evening in September 1969, the kind of night when the cicadas hummed outside the screen door and families across America gathered in living rooms lit only by a soft lamp and the glow of the television. The Vietnam War dominated the news, gas was 35 cents a gallon, and “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies played endlessly on the radio. But at 9 PM on CBS, all of that faded away. For one hour each week, Hee Haw gave us permission to laugh. That night, Archie Campbell took center stage for his beloved barbershop skit. Roy…
The DeFords Spent Thanksgiving Week Giving Back — And Bunnie Xo’s Mission Hits Especially Deep Jelly Roll wasn’t the only DeFord making an impact this Thanksgiving. While he revisited the jail where he once spent some of his darkest days, offering food and hope to more than 300 inmates and staff, his wife, Bunnie Xo, was across Nashville pouring her heart into a mission that cuts even closer to home. For many, the holidays bring warmth, family, and full tables. But for countless women and children facing abuse, instability, or financial struggle, this time of year can be overwhelming. That’s…
The Carol Burnett Show’s “Butler and the Maid” Is Going Viral Again — And It’s Still Comedy Gold Some sketches age well… and then there are the ones that somehow get funnier with time. One of the latest Carol Burnett Show clips resurfacing online is the brilliantly absurd “Butler and the Maid,” and fans young and old are rediscovering just how unmatched this cast’s comedic timing truly was. Set in a lavish Victorian dining room, the scene opens with Lance Croft (Harvey Korman) and his dramatic wife Evelyn (Vicki Lawrence) being spoon-fed like oversized infants by their endlessly patient servants…
Jordan Davis & Lauren Daigle Bring Southern Charm and Holiday Magic to the 16th Annual CMA Country Christmas Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle are stepping into the spotlight together this year as co-hosts of the 16th annual CMA Country Christmas, and from the moment they walked onto the Nashville set, it was clear they were a perfect match for the job. Filmed in front of a live audience, this year’s broadcast promises the familiar warmth, festive atmosphere, and star-powered performances fans have come to expect since the show first premiered in 2010. For Davis, hosting the special feels like stepping…
Tim Conway as the 35-Year-Old Orphan: The Sketch That Broke Harvey Korman (Again) The Carol Burnett Show | Classic Comedy Clip In the long, bright timeline of American sketch comedy, Tim Conway holds a place all his own. Nobody could turn pure innocence into a comedic weapon quite like he did — and “The 35-Year-Old Orphan” is one of the sharpest examples of his genius. The setup is simple: Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman arrive at an orphanage hoping to adopt a child. What they don’t expect is a full-grown man — played by Conway — shuffling into the room…
When Dolly Parton Sang A Cappella, Stephen Colbert Broke — And The World Saw Something Real Stephen Colbert has interviewed presidents, movie stars, and cultural giants without losing his trademark cool. But during a 2020 episode of The Late Show, a single unaccompanied folk song from Dolly Parton shattered his composure in the most tender way imaginable. It happened during a simple question. Colbert asked Dolly about the songs her mother, Avie Lee Parton, used to sing to her and her eleven siblings in the Smoky Mountains. Parton didn’t pause, didn’t gather herself — she just slipped effortlessly into a…
‘The Voice’ Four-Chair Knockout: Jazz McKenzie vs. TeoRamdel Leaves Michael Bublé Stunned and Speechless Season 28’s Knockouts delivered one of their most electrifying battles yet when Team Bublé’s four-chair-turn artists — Jazz McKenzie and TeoRamdel — went head-to-head in a showdown that left the coaches dazzled and Michael Bublé visibly shaken by the impossibility of his decision. In the Knockout round, teammates face off with their own song choices in a final chance to prove who deserves a spot in the Playoffs. No Saves. No Steals. One stays — the other goes home. And for this matchup, both singers swung…