Critic's Notebook: The End of 'Baskets' and the Struggle of Loving Niche TV
After four seasons, FX's 'Baskets' comes to an end on its own terms, which is all viewers can hope for when it comes to oddball shows like 'Lodge 49' or 'Perpetual Grace Ltd.'
'Baskets,' Starring Zach Galifianakis, to End With Season 4 on FX
The Aug. 22 season finale will double as a series finale.
Emmys: Why Past Winners Like 'Big Little Lies' and 'Handmaid's Tale' Weren't Nominated in Major Categories This Year
The awards' eligibility period leaves out new, much-discussed series that premiered in June (like 'Euphoria' and Showtime's Roger Ailes mini 'The Loudest Voice') and means shows that are airing their latest season this summer ('GLOW,' 'Pose,' 'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Succession') will be considered for their previous season, which aired during the summer of 2018.
'Baskets' Star Louie Anderson Teases "Heartfelt" Season 4
"I get a little choked up thinking about how deep this season is because I feel like the first season was like a big pot of stew cooking, and then this one is like the perfect brew and the perfect stew to eat," the actor told In Studio.
Barbara Perry, Actress on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' Dies at 97
She also appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' 'Murphy Brown' and 'Baskets' and was an expert tap dancer who headlined nightclubs.
John Singleton's 'Snowfall,' 'Legion' Final Season Get Premiere Dates on FX
The comedy 'Baskets' will also join the two dramas in the cable network's summer lineup.
Roger V. Burton, Jazz Musician and Late-Blooming Actor, Dies at 90
He played with Peggy Lee and Nat King Cole and appeared on 'Baskets,' 'The Cool Kids,' 'Shameless' and 'Fargo.'
Louie Anderson on Becoming Christine for 'Baskets': "I Look Good"
"The big thing I felt was the preparation to get ready to be a woman, and I don't mean because I'm a man, but what women often go through everyday to present themselves to the world."
"We're All Going to Behave Better": The Comedy Actor Roundtable
Six of TV's top funnymen — including Louie Anderson, Marc Maron and Tony Shalhoub — sit down for a (sometimes) serious talk about "nerve-wracking" nude scenes, dressing up as a woman and how the #MeToo movement is changing men.
'Baskets' Renewed for Season 4 at FX
The Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson comedy will return in 2019.
Daniel Fienberg: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2017
A late-night delight, a Netflix comedy about mental illness, two masterfully concluded dramas and an FX gem about strong women making their way without weak men are among the Hollywood Reporter TV critic’s favorites of the year.
Zach Galifianakis on His 'Baskets' Brawl and the Emotions of Arby's
The Emmy nominee celebrates the small, passionate fandom of his FX comedy and Louie Anderson's performance.
Critic's Notebook: All Hail Louie Anderson and Season 2 of 'Baskets'
Already an Emmy winner, Louie Anderson had an even better second season as Christine Baskets on FX's underrated comedy.
Zach Galifianakis' 'Baskets' Renewed for Season 3 at FX
The Emmy-winning comedy will return in 2018.
Emmys: Louie Anderson Wins Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
He dedicated the award to his mother, whom he said he really channels in his performance of Christine.
