WHYY Late Night

TV12's late night highlights
By Jennifer Fletcher

Late Night Laughs
From Monday through Friday beginning January 6, WHYY is airing two programs for fans of dark humor. At 1 a.m., Rowan Atkinson stars in the Blackadder series, which follows the misguided adventures of Edmund Blackadder throughout history.

Unlike those who heroically shaped Great Britain's heritage, each cowardly member of the Blackadder clan severely lowered the integrity of the era in which he lived. The cast includes Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry and Miranda Richardson.

In The Industry at 1:30 a.m., a satirical look at the inner workings of the television and film industries, Rick Mercer stars as Richard Strong, a conniving script reader at the fictional TV and film company Pyramid Productions.

Richard maneuvers his way up the corporate ladder to become Head of Television, but learns that life at the top isn't always easy as he contends with his egotistical boss Alan; Alan's acerbic assistant Veronica; and Victor, the groveling head of Pyramid's film division. Guest stars include Kiefer Sutherland and Margot Kidder.

Pennsylvania's Bed and Breakfasts
There are more than 1,000 bed and breakfasts throughout Pennsylvania, and whether they are a grandly restored Victorian home or simply a secluded get-away, each one has its own unique and personal characteristics.

For most travelers, a visit to one is usually a highly personal, fulfilling and sometimes luxurious experience. This program looks at some of the most eccentric bed and breakfasts in the state, and reveals the unusual stories and histories that each one has to share. Friday, January 10 at 2 a.m.

That's Entertainment! III
June Allyson, Gene Kelly, Mickey Rooney and other musical stars take viewers on a trip down memory lane as they review some of MGM's biggest musical films, from Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Singin' in the Rain.

The special features plenty of clips and some never-before-seen footage that was eliminated from the finished films, including a discarded Fred Astaire dance routine and Judy Garland singing Irving Berlin's "Mr. Monotony." Saturday, January 25 at 2 a.m.