Tag Archives: Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong Receives His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Posted on December 4, 2024 by John

I’ve been woefully behind in my blogging, but I wanted to get around to writing about actor, comedian, entertainer, and fellow Duke alum like myself Ken Jeong getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (back on Wednesday, October … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Ken Jeong in Popeyes’ 2024 Super Bowl Ad “The Wait Is Over”

Posted on February 9, 2024 by John

My favorite fellow Duke Asian American alumni is Ken Jeong (’90), and he stars in this Super Bowl commercial announcing that the Popeyes fast food chain is now offering chicken wings as part of their menu: “The year is 1972. … Continue reading →

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SVAPFF 2023: ‘A Great Divide’ – Q&A and Review (Spoilers)

Posted on November 8, 2023 by John

A few weeks ago, I attended my first screening at the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest (SVAPFF), the 9th and most recent edition of the festival. I was eager to see the independent film A Great Divide, as I had … Continue reading →

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Ken Jeong’s Netflix Comedy Special: ‘You Complete Me, Ho’ Now Streaming

Posted on February 19, 2019 by John

On Valentine’s Day, Netflix released Ken Jeong’s first ever comedy special titled, ‘You Complete Me, Ho’ : In his first-ever stand-up special, Ken Jeong pays tribute to his wife and shares stories about Hollywood and how “The Hangover” saved his life. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (No Spoilers)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by John

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the movie Crazy Rich Asians is coming out today, August 15th, nationally. I was able to see a pre-screening a week early that the filmmakers promoted on the auspicious lucky … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken’s Big Audition”

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 22: “Ken’s Big Audition” (season finale) Original airdate March 31, 2017. Friday I’m in Love Ken auditions for a one-episode part in a television show, an opportunity he’s always yearned for.  He bombs his chance, … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Clark’s Big Surprise”

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 21: “Clark’s Big Surprise” Original airdate March 24, 2017. He’s a smooth operator Clark and Connor have invited all their friends to their vegan barbecue, intending to surprise everyone with a surprise wedding.  Somehow finding … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken and the CEO”

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 20: “Ken and the CEO” Original airdate March 17, 2017. I told the truth and it saved one girl’s life The Welltopia CEO is in town to deliver his state of the company address, and … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken’s Professor”

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 19: “Ken’s Professor” Original airdate March 10, 2017. Operator, Well Could You Help Me Place This Call? Ken’s attending physician from his residency, who was always really tough on Ken, comes in for an examination … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Allison Finds a Lump”

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 18: “Allison Finds a Lump” Original airdate February 24, 2017. I Can’t Seem to Face Up to the Facts Allison finds a lump during a self-examination.  Ken and the Welltopia gang are super-supportive, but Allison … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Pat’s Rash”

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 17: “Pat’s Rash” Original airdate February 17, 2017. So let’s talk about you. Pat has hives all over his face, and everyone in Welltopia is pretty sure they’re brought on by stress related to his … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “A Dr. Ken Valentine’s Day”

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 16: “A Dr. Ken Valentine’s Day” Original airdate February 3, 2017. Night fever, night fever Ken is relieved to learn Allison doesn’t want to do anything for Valentine’s Day, but she has second thoughts when … Continue reading →

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