In ‘Lucy and Desi,’ Amy Poehler strives to humanize TV icons
March 2, 2022 GMTFor Amy Poehler and millions of millions of Americans, “I Love Lucy” wasn’t just something that was on television. It was a show that “came with your TV and was on your whole life,” she said.
Review: Loving documentary of TV giants in ‘Lucy and Desi’
March 2, 2022 GMTA boy sees a pretty girl at a party and delivers a pick-up line for the ages. “If you don’t have anything to do tonight, how would you like to learn how to do the rhumba?” he asks. The girl is charmed.
New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and ‘Lucy and Desi’
February 28, 2022 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
MOVIES
— If “Being the Ricardos” left you wanting more Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, or just a less Sorkin-ized version of the larger-than-life couple, Amazon Prime Video has Amy Poehler’s documentary “Lucy and Desi” coming to the service Friday.
Gen Z gets inspired by Gen X in Amy Poehler’s film ‘Moxie’
March 2, 2021 GMTAmy Poehler was never a Riot Grrrl. She says she wasn’t cool enough to be part of the scene popularized by bands like Bikini Kill...
‘Parks and Recreation’ cast reunites for fundraising special
April 24, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The original cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special...
Bye, Ricky Gervais: Poehler, Fey to host 2021 Golden Globes
January 11, 2020 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share host duties for the Golden Globes ceremony in 2021...
Amy Poehler, Issa Rae recognized for their entrepreneurship
June 13, 2019 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a night of commanding words from some of the most accomplished women in entertainment at the annual Women in Film Gala Wednesday night in Beverly Hills, from the likes of Issa Rae, Viola Davis and producer Cathy Schulman, Amy Poehler put her own unconventional spin on the "empowerment speech...
‘Poldark’ and ‘Man in the High Castle’ return with new seasons
September 30, 2018 GMT'Poldark' and 'Man in the High Castle' return with new seasons
CLEVELAND, Ohio – New seasons for very different dramas, PBS' "Poldark" and Amazon Prime's "The Man in the High Castle," are among the top viewing choices for the week:
Streep, Williams bring activists as Golden Globe guests
January 8, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Emma Watson and Amy Poehler were among eight actresses bringing gender and racial justice activists as their guests to Sunday's Golden Globe Awards in an effort to shift the focus back on survivors and solutions, and away from those accused of sexual misconduct...
‘Thelma & Louise’ return! Davis, Sarandon reunite at Globes
January 5, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — "Thelma & Louise" are reuniting at the Golden Globe Awards.
Producers say Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon will take the stage together at Sunday's ceremony...
Amy Poehler didn’t imagine she could be a comedienne
July 2, 2017 GMTAmy Poehler never "imagined" she could make a job out of being a comedienne.
The 45-year-old actress and comedienne didn't think she could make a career out of being funny and admits success was very slow.
Bellaire teacher’s novel could become Hollywood film
April 3, 2017 GMTJennifer Mathieu is an English teacher at Belliare High School and a published author of young adult fiction, but soon she may be able to add film maker to her resume with the help of comedian and Hollywood mogul Amy Poehler.
Amy Poehler feted by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding
January 29, 2015 GMTCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (AP) — Amy Poehler turned the tables on her roasters, poking fun at Harvard and its famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe during its annual Woman of the Year award and roast Thursday.