Bob Odenkirk

Want a clever show? Better call Bob

In a logical world, Bob Odenkirk would have taken several months – or years, or decades – off.
He had just finished 10 years playing Jimmy McGill, also known as Saul Goodman. He’d had fame, fortune, six Emmy nominations and a heart attack. As he turned 60, it was a logical time to relax.
Except then “Lucky Hank” (shown here) came along. “It happened so quickly that my head was spinning a bit,” he told the Television Critics Association.
Now the show debuts at 9 p.m. Sunday (March 19), rerunning each hour until 1 a.m. As soon as Hank (Odenkirk), a writiing professor, unleashes a rant, viewers will see why the role would be hard to reject. Read more…

The end of the “Saul” era: a review

First, let’s pause for a substantial spoiler alert:
If you didn’t catch the series finale of  “Better Call Saul” (shown here in a previous episode) Monday (Aug. 15), please don’t read this yet.
It’s a terrific episode, quirks and all, and should be seen without any advance hints. Catch it on AMC+ or elsewhere, including any time-travel devices you have on your TV.
OK, now for those who have seen it, a quick review: Read more…