There are so many people out there now giving their views of the Mueller Report — including a few who've even read parts of it — that you don't need me giving you my opinion. I'll just say that just as there will never be a day when Donald Trump will say his taxes are not under audit, there will never be a day when he will not be under serious investigation for criminal actions. The report gives Democrats plenty of justifications for such investigations…certainly more than the Republicans ever had to convene the umpteenth Benghazi inquiry. Kevin Drum discusses one aspect that could spark years of hearings.
So let's turn to more important matters…
I am sad to hear that Beach Blanket Babylon — that wonderful, wonderful long-running show in San Francisco intends to close at the end of this year. The producer is quoted as saying it is not for financial reasons but because she "felt it was the right time." I don't get why it's the right time to close a show and put all the folks involved in it out of work; not if people are still buying tickets. So I'm a little suspicious that the reason is not financial. Maybe this is a ploy to boost ticket sales and/or to get the landlord to back down on a massive rent increase or something. In any case, I hope the decision is rescinded.
When I was writing about the Peter Luger Steakhouse (back here), I said they don't accept credit cards. My pal Joe Brancatelli reminded me that they do accept credit cards but only their own. So I should have said they don't accept my credit cards…and probably yours.
I've been watching Fosse/Verdon with, so far, a mixed reaction. Everyone who ever knew the real Bob Fosse said he was charming, charismatic, brilliant and impossible to say no to, whether he wanted you in his show or his bed. As played so far by Sam Rockwell, he's a pretty dull guy with none of those qualities. One assumes/hopes some or all of that may change as the show gets into later successes. In any case, if you're interested in how much of what's on the screen is true, Slate is having Ellin Stein fact-check each episode. Here's the report on Part One and here's the report on Part Two.
Lastly for now: If you record Late Night with Seth Meyers every night, make sure your DVR knows that the program will run 90 minutes tonight. Much to talk about.