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Chris and Andy reflect on how the pandemic has affected new and old TV shows, the Oscars, and more
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One year in, Chris and Andy reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entertainment industry. They talk about how it has affected Oscar nominations and award shows in general (5:16); the lack of central, water-cooler TV shows (32:02); and shows that have had success during the pandemic such as The Last Dance, The Queen’s Gambit, and Grey’s Anatomy (41:53).
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