‘The Simpsons’ Writer who Predicted a Trump Presidency is Disappointed in The Donald’s Campaign

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The Simpsons writer who predicted a Trump presidency is disappointed in The Donald’s campaign

“It’s just not as fun as it should be,” says Dan Greaney, who wrote the 2000 episode in which President Lisa Simpson succeeds President Trump. Greaney totally forgot about his episode until it was recently unearthed by the media. But the Trump portrayed in Greaney’s episode was “a little more lovable back then, before the birther thing and all that.” He adds: “He should go back to being the lovable, blustering Trump of 2000, not the polarizing one of 2015. More bluster, less peevishness.”


ABC officially names the new Bachelor

“I’m ready to share my life with somebody,” says The Bachelorette second runner up Ben Higgins. “And I’m not fearful of the idea of getting married. As soon as I can find that person, it seems like the better life will be.” PLUS: Amy Schumer called into After Paradise to grill Ben.


Watch Jon Stewart get body slammed on WWE Monday Night Raw

John Cena got revenge for Stewart’s chair stunt during Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam.


Report: Demi Moore, Caitlyn Jenner, Jodie Sweetin, Ricky Schroder all turned down Dancing with the Stars

According to E! News, Nick Carter and Alexa Vega are among the celebrities being considered for this fall’s season.


Netflix’s new TV shows targeting teens and tweens

Shows like Fuller House and Degrassi aim to fill a void in Netflix’s programming lineup.


Scandal
adds Alias alum Mia Maestro

Shonda Rhimes, a longtime Alias fan, has cast Maestro in a mysterious role. Maestro currently stars on The Strain.

HBO won’t let Boardwalk Empire get in the way of Fox’s Empire trademark plans

The two networks have signed a consent agreement saying they believe there’s no confusion between the two shows.


The Grinder
showrunner exits

The Rob Lowe-Fred Savage Fox comedy is the fourth new fall show to lose its showrunner. PLUS: Married’s Nat Faxon is guesting on The Grinder.


Is Stephen Colbert’s first week lineup distinctively smart?

The usual celebrities, two tech CEOs, a presidential candidate and a horror author sounds like something Letterman wouldn’t do. PLUS: Colbert lends his voice to Rick and Morty.


Investigation Discovery orders reality show Las Vegas D.A.

The reality show follows Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson and his team.


Fear the Walking Dead
vs. The Walking Dead

Here’s a comparison of the two AMC zombie pilots.


Josh Duggar slammed by his brother-in-law

Daniel Keller, the older brother of Duggar’s wife Anna, took to Facebook to comment on the disgraced former 19 Kids and Counting star: “You have to confess and forsake your sin to have mercy. Not sin confess and repeat…Confessing and getting caught are two different things.”


Sarah Silverman loses her mother

In a tweet, Silverman honored her mom, who died on Wednesday, calling her “a know-it-all in overalls & two different socks. And defiantly, no bra.”