In ‘American Classic,’ Kevin Kline and Laura Linney deliver a love letter to theater

When Richard learns his mother, a famous actress named Jane Alexander, has passed away, he returns to his childhood home in Pennsylvania. His family, a theatrical dynasty similar to the Barrymores, once owned a renowned theater, but now, due to financial struggles, it’s been reduced to hosting low-budget dinner shows like “Nunsense” and “Forever Plaid” – a far cry from the serious plays Richard grew up with.

Connor Storrie hosts ‘SNL’ with assist from Olympic hockey players and Hudson Williams

Last month, “Saturday Night Live” joked about the show by combining it with “Harry Potter,” featuring athlete Storrie. Given the recent excitement around hockey – especially Team USA’s Olympic gold medals – having Storrie host felt particularly clever. It became even more special when players from the men’s and women’s hockey teams appeared, along with Storrie’s co-star, Hudson Williams, from the HBO Max series “Heated Rivalry.” The audience clearly loved seeing Williams, proving the show has gained a lot of viewers since its November debut.