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Q: Christian Slater is one of my favorite actors from the ’80s. I loved him in “Heathers.” Does he have any new projects coming out once the pandemic is over? -Ð C.U.
A: Slater, who looks fantastic at 50, had his first role in the daytime drama “Search for Tomorrow” before he was even a teen. His father, Michael Hawkins, also acted on soaps (“Ryan’s Hope), and his mother, Mary Jo Slater, was a casting director. The first time I remember hearing Christian Slater’s name was in 1989 when he starred as a skateboarder in the film “Gleaming the Cube,” but it wasn’t until later that same year in the movie “Heathers,” where he channeled a young Jack Nicholson, that his stock soared.
Christian Slater (Depositphotos photo)
While he’s been gainfully employed for more than 30 years now, his career has had its ups and downs. Fortunately, it’s been on the upswing for the past five years, resulting in a Golden Globe win for his role in the critically acclaimed series “Mr. Robot.”
Also, you don’t have to wait until after the pandemic to see him in something new. He’s currently starring in the second season of the anthology series “Dirty John” on the USA Network, which is based on the true crime story of Betty Broderick.
Q: I was so sad to hear that Andy Cohen had to find his dog a new home. Did he take him to a shelter? – B.S.
A: Producer and talk-show host (“Watch What Happens Live” on Bravo) Andy Cohen recently made the tough decision to rehome his dog, Wacha, but it’s a place the beagle mix knows well – a residence in Connecticut where he stayed when Cohen vacationed.
Fans know Wacha well from his visits to Andy’s talk show set and Instagram page, but he did have a reputation for being a bit unpredictable. (He reportedly nipped at pal Anderson Cooper one time). After Andy’s son Benjamin was born, Wacha seemed to be adjusting well to the change, but apparently something happened recently where dog behavior experts told Cohen it would be best to rehome his four-legged friend.
Cohen recently visited Wacha at his new home and took him for a walk. His new owner stated that Wacha is doing great, and Cohen plans on visiting on a regular basis.
Q: I love the musical comedy “Perfect Harmony,” but a friend of mine heard that it’s been canceled. Is there not going to be a second season? – P.A.
A: We could use some more uplifting shows right about now, but unfortunately “Perfect Harmony” isn’t going to be one of them. The NBC comedy about a small-town choir starring the always terrific Bradley Whitford (“West Wing”) and Anna Camp (“Pitch Perfect”) just wasn’t music to everyone’s ears, averaging less than 2 million viewers per week, which is small for network television. NBC also canceled another freshman series, “Lincoln Rhyme,” starring Russell Hornsby as a serial killer profiler.
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