John Oliver on Coronavirus

[Nickdfresh]

The NHL season has been postponed indefinitely...

[FORD]

Must be a little upset that Jim Bakker was trying to steal his "colloidal silver" racket away from him??

[Seshmeister]

Wow...

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fire-pandemic-team/

[Seshmeister]

Double Wow.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-coronavirus-health-insurers-waive-treatment-fees-testing-cdc-a9397011.html8359

[twonabomber]

It is looney tunes around here.

Went to the bar after work, usual crowd.

Grocery store was as busy as it is on the first o' da munt at noon. No bread, no paper products.

Liquor store was closed by the time I got home but I'll go in the morning and get more vodka so I can shelter in place.

[Nickdfresh]

Wow...

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/tr...pandemic-team/

yep. Drumpf saved some money by eliminating CDC people so he could give bigger tax breaks to Wall St. Irony?

[FORD]

Should the remaining Democratic primaries be delayed, due to Coronavirus?

[Seshmeister]

What he doesn't mention is if they delay what if the Corona kills all the old people before they can vote?

[FORD]

What he doesn't mention is if they delay what if the Corona kills all the old people before they can vote?

That would certainly be horrible, but avoiding crowded polling places would lower the risk. The "vote by mail" system here in Washington state definitely helped, considering this state's already been hit hard by this shit.

[FORD]

So I hear Charles Barkley is "not feeling well" and is being tested for coronavirus. Good news is he won't have to worry about missing work, now that March Madness is cancelled. Bad news is he might have infected Stephen Colbert earlier in the week, if he actually has the shit.....

[Seshmeister]

[Seshmeister]

[FORD]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Postponed

Just found this in my morning email avalanche.....

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony Postponed

Thank you for your support of the Rock Hall and our mission to engage, teach, and inspire through the power of rock & roll.

The health and safety of our fans and visitors is our highest priority. Given recent news regarding coronavirus and the urging by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine regarding large public gatherings, we have made the decision to postpone the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Induction Week festivities until later this year. Additional details, including new dates and ticket information, will be announced shortly and shared directly with ticket holders and supporters. Details of the rescheduled HBO live broadcast of the event will be announced at a later date as well.

Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster for the Ceremony at Public Hall will be honored for the rescheduled date. Any Induction Fest Gold Passes or Watch Party tickets purchased through the Rock Hall will be refunded, and we will alert you via email of the opportunity to purchase those at a later date.

This week Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson issued a Proclamation of Civil Emergency with the goal of minimizing the impact, severity and duration of COVID-19 as it spreads. “To me, the most important thing is minimizing the impact [of the coronavirus]" said the Mayor. County Executive Armond Budish also issued a State of Emergency declaration yesterday that helped inform our decision.

Meanwhile, we are maintaining normal operating hours at the Museum. Any additional change of plans will be clearly communicated on our website. Please join us in following the preventive measures recommended by the Center for Disease Control:

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

If you are experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath), stay home and take good care of yourself.

Thank you again for your ongoing support of our mission. We look forward
to welcoming you at the Museum and to honoring our 2020 Inductees
with you later this year.

Well that's what you get for inducting Whitney Houston, goddamn it!

[FORD]

[FORD]

If you thought there would be something else on TV with all the sports cancellations.

.....better think again.......

deadline.com
Coronavirus: TV Shows That Have Halted Or Delayed Production Amid Outbreak
Erik Pedersen

Check back for updates … The coronavirus already has hit the television industry hard, and the fallout has only begun. Dozens of series have halted production or had their starts delayed as the outbreak continues to spread. Have a look at our list of broadcast, cable and streaming series below.

We will update this post when we hear that another show is shut down:

BROADCAST

All Rise (CBS)
American Ninja Warriors (NBC)
The Amazing Race, CBS)
Batwoman (The CW)
Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS)
Bull (CBS)
Card Sharks (ABC)
Charmed (the CW)
Chicago Fire (NBC)
Chicago P.D (NBC)
Chicago Med (NBC)
Claws (TNT)
Dynasty (The CW)
FBI (CBS)
FBI: Most Wanted (CBS)
The Flash (The CW)
General Hospital (ABC)
God Friended Me (CBS)
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Nancy Drew (the CW)
NCIS (CBS)
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS)
New Amsterdam (NBC)
The Price Is Right (CBS)
Riverdale (The CW)
Supergirl (The CW)
Supernatural (The CW)
Superstore (NBC)
Survivor (CBS)
The Bachelorette (ABC)
The Brides (ABC)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
Young Sheldon (CBS)
Related Story
Coronavirus: List Of Canceled Or Postponed Hollywood & Media Events

CABLE

Atlanta (FX)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Euphoria (HBO)
Fargo (FX)
Fear the Walking Dead (AMC)
Genius: Aretha (National Geographic Channel)
Kennedy (Fox Business)
Lights Out with David Spade (Comedy Central)
Pennyworth (Epix)
Queen Sugar (OWN)
The Righteous Gemstones (HBO)
Snowfall (FX)
Snowpiercer (TNT)
Trish Regan Primetime (Fox Business)
The Walking Dead (TNT, delayed)
Y (FX)

STREAMING

Angelyne (Peacock)
Carnival Row (Amazon Prime)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+)
The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)
For All Mankind (Apple TV+)
Foundation (Apple TV+)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS)
Grace and Frankie (Netflix)
The Good Fight (CBS All Access)
Lisey’s Story (Apple TV+)
Little America (Apple TV+)
Lucifer (Netflix)
Mankind (Apple TV+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet (Apple TV+)
Russian Doll (Netflix)
Rutherford Falls (Peacock)
See (Apple TV+)
Servant (Apple TV+)
Sex/Life (Netflix)
Stranger Things (Netflix)

SYNDICATION

Tamron Hall
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Wendy Williams Show

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Well, at least some of those shows aren't currently airing, so at worst their next seasons might be delayed. Being that this is mid march and the regular TV season usually wraps up in May, I would think most of them had already completed filming/taping/whatever for the current season, though they might be in the "post production" process.

If not, all the folks forced to stay at home for weeks at a time might get really fucking bored.....