TV picks for Nov. 7: Judd Apatow, 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' 'BoJack Horseman'

November 7, 2018 at 7:12AM
Photo by Darren Michaels... ßVeronica Corningstone (CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, seated center) is the newest addition to the Channel 4 news team, much to the consternation of lead anchor, Ron Burgundy (WILL FERRELL, far right) and his fellow anchor-men, (left to right) Brian Fantana (PAUL RUDD) Champ Kind (DAVID KOECHNER) and Brick Tamland (STEVE CARELL), in DreamWorks PicturesÌ comedy ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY. ORG XMIT: MIN2013031114094739
Christina Applegate, Will Ferrell, David Koechner and Steve Carell in 2004’s “Anchorman.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Staying classy

Those who aren't going to see Judd Apatow do his live stand-up act Wednesday at the Pantages Theatre can still appreciate the comedy gatekeeper by watching 2004's "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," one of the many comedy classics he's helped produce over the past two decades. Fake news has rarely been funnier.

7:50 p.m., HBO

Ladies night

In the spirit of unity, Season 9 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" will find the cast members offering each other unbridled support and warm fuzzies. Just kidding! Based on the trailer, the ladies are more volatile than ever, with two new members (Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider) more than willing to jump into the fray.

8 p.m., Bravo

Comes a horseman

Those who still haven't joined the Netflix party have missed out on "BoJack Horseman," a psychological thriller disguised as an animated sitcom. Season 1 episodes are currently airing Wednesdays on cable with only the slightest editing. All five seasons are, of course, available on Netflix, which just signed off on a sixth season.

9:30 p.m., Comedy Central

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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY -- "Wives And Misdemeanors" Episode 901 -- Pictured: (l-r) Melissa Gorga, Jackie Goldschneider -- (Photo by: Greg Endries/Bravo) ORG XMIT: Season:9
Melissa Gorga and Jackie Goldschneider in “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Scene from season five of "BoJack Horseman"
“BoJack Horseman” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Neal Justin

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Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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