Paul Reubens steps out from behind his famous character in 'Pee-Wee as Himself' Before his death in 2023, Reubens filmed an HBO documentary in which he explained why he refused to be seen or interviewed as himself for the whole time Pee-Wee Herman was starring in TV and films. David Bianculli
How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library. Elizabeth Blair
SNL's 50th season proved it's still relevant. Can it stay that way? The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures. Eric Deggans
Saying goodnight to Maine's 'The Nite Show' with Danny Cashman The host of The Nite Show in Maine says it's the only locally produced late night talk show in the country. But after 15 years, he's calling it quits. Sarah Handel
In 'Overcompensating,' Benito Skinner turns old wounds into comedy NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Benito Skinner about his new show, Overcompensating, out on Amazon Prime on May 15. Kira Wakeam
The streaming platform Max is getting a new name: its old name, HBO Max Max will become HBO Max again this summer, Warner Bros. Discovery said this week — two years after the name change that hasn't stuck. Here's what to know about the rebrand (and some others of note). Rachel Treisman
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence' Ian had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s and went on to win two Grammys. A new documentary tells her life story through a combination of vintage footage and newly recorded interviews. David Bianculli
With tears and defiance, Kim Kardashian faces the men accused of robbing her in Paris The reality star and business mogul appeared in a courtroom Tuesday to testify about the night in 2016 when masked men tied her up at gunpoint and stole more than $6 million in jewelry. The Associated Press
Conan O'Brien proves a worthy recipient of Mark Twain award in a new Netflix special Back in March, a group of comic luminaries — from John Mulaney to Nikki Glaser — gathered at the Kennedy Center to celebrate O'Brien for receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. David Bianculli
Sept. 11 turns life upside down for a 'Happy Family' in Ramy Youssef's animated show Youssef was in fifth grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new show, #1 Happy Family USA, draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family during that tense time. Terry Gross
