Day: June 1, 2020

Daily Best Bets

Best-bets for June 3: Country stars combine (separately)

1) “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes,” 8 p.m., CMT, rerunning at 10. Country stars were the first to embrace this at-home music trend. When their April awards show was postponed, they filled a CBS special with songs from homes, barns and beyond. Now they offer music plus tributes. The line-up includes groups (Lady Antebellum, shown here, and Little Big Town) and individuals — Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Sam Hunt, Kristen Bell, Lauren Daigle, Brandi Carlisle and more. Read more…

By Mike Hughes / June 1, 2020
Stories

Cartoon stars: Social distance and/or close-up fun

Many people are still figuring out this notion of social-distance entertainment.
Then there’s Billy West. As a voice actor (including “Futurama,” show here), he’s worked both ways – alone or, preferably, with a crowd.
“It’s always better to have an ensemble,” West said. “There’s an energy that gets generated through all the people. It’s in the air.”
He was talking by phone … which is what he’s been doing lately. A voice actor can work without leaving home. “The equipment is so terrific now,” he said. “They’re doing television shows off Zoom.” Read more…

By Mike Hughes / June 1, 2020