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Takei sitcom, a Harry Styles documentary, Netflix books
The ABC sitcom, which also starred Mark Hamill, was canceled after two seasons; /Film argues it deserved far more attention than it got.
On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by IndieWire: “John Wilson’s Next Documentary Will Reportedly Show Audiences ‘How to’ Tour Like Harry Styles”, with reporting from /Film and What's on Netflix.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:21 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Harry Styles, Wilson, Prince George, Prince Harry.
- BBN covered this story before: Harry Styles debuts emotional new song dedicated to Liam Payne (October 17).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News Anchor/Film says George Takei once guest-starred on an ABC sci-fi sitcom with Mark Hamill, and I have never been more excited about a show I've never seen.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt ran two seasons and ABC canceled it. They had Takei and Hamill in one sitcom and treated it like a coupon.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo seasons is a great run! That's twice the seasons I got on my community softball team.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorJohn Wilson's next documentary follows Harry Styles on tour. Nobody is treating Harry Styles like a coupon.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd What's on Netflix says Netflix teased two book series at a three-day Paris book festival this weekend. I'd read the sitcom.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMy spin-off is two seasons long and canceled in the pilot. Rex, what did you cancel this week?
The story so far
- Wilson and Louisville Slugger now owned by Chinese firm Anta Sports · Fox News
- Cardinals’ Michael Wilson left crushed by Marvin Harrison Jr.’s… · Yahoo Sports
- Prince George's council chair vows transparency after grant uproar · The Washington Times
- WATCH: Aboard USS George Washington as tensions rise in the Middle… · ABC News
- Santos pitches for press secretary; Alberta weighs separation vote · The Hill
- Harry Styles debuts emotional new song dedicated to Liam Payne · BBC
- Takei sitcom, a Harry Styles documentary, Netflix books (this story)
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