Carley Tauchert Aug 9, 2017
Now that Party Of Five is on Netflix UK in full, we revisit the 90s teen drama that followed in Thirtysomething's footsteps...
In each generation, there will be one. One of those shows that mixes drama, tragedy and humour. That can make you chuckle one minute and break your heart the next.
See related Richard Marquand interview: Return Of The Jedi, Star Wars
Starting in the 80s with Thirtysomething, later in the 00s with Parenthood and now with the juggernaut that is This Is Us winning praise, it seems the genre is firmly here to stay, but there is another show that quietly made its way onto the screen in the 90s that not only built on the foundations laid by Thirtysomething, but has been a quiet and steadfast influence ever since.
When Party Of Five hit the airwaves in 1994, it was a bit of a filler show.
Now that Party Of Five is on Netflix UK in full, we revisit the 90s teen drama that followed in Thirtysomething's footsteps...
In each generation, there will be one. One of those shows that mixes drama, tragedy and humour. That can make you chuckle one minute and break your heart the next.
See related Richard Marquand interview: Return Of The Jedi, Star Wars
Starting in the 80s with Thirtysomething, later in the 00s with Parenthood and now with the juggernaut that is This Is Us winning praise, it seems the genre is firmly here to stay, but there is another show that quietly made its way onto the screen in the 90s that not only built on the foundations laid by Thirtysomething, but has been a quiet and steadfast influence ever since.
When Party Of Five hit the airwaves in 1994, it was a bit of a filler show.
- 5/30/2017
- Den of Geek
Updates Warner Bros TV Head Of Casting To Retire Exclusive: Veteran Icm TV talent agent Tom Burke has been named the new head of casting for Warner Bros Television. He will succeed Mary Buck who will retire in May after eight years at the studio and a total of 40 years in the entertainment industry. As senior vp and head of casting for Wbtv, Burke will oversee casting for all scripted TV pilots and series produced by Wbtv and Warner Horizon. He will report to Wbtv president Peter Roth who highlighted Burke’s “passion for television and his taste in marrying the right talent [...]...
- 4/13/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline Hollywood
Icm agent Tom Burke has been named head of casting at Warner Bros. Television, replacing Mary V. Buck, who is retiring in May.
Burke has been named senior vp/head of casting at the studio, where he will supervise the casting of onscreen talent for all primetime television pilots and series produced by Wbtv as well as scripted pilots and series for Warner Horizon Television.
"We have worked closely with Tom for many years as an agent and witnessed first-hand his passion for television and his taste in marrying the right talent with the right material," Wbtv president Peter Roth said. "We look forward to Tom joining our team and to benefiting from his relationships as he leads our efforts to assemble the best casts for our pilots and series."
Burke will report to Roth and oversee senior vp Anthony Sepulveda, vp Margaret "Meg" Simon, directors Tony Birkley and John Power and manager Findley Davidson.
Burke has been named senior vp/head of casting at the studio, where he will supervise the casting of onscreen talent for all primetime television pilots and series produced by Wbtv as well as scripted pilots and series for Warner Horizon Television.
"We have worked closely with Tom for many years as an agent and witnessed first-hand his passion for television and his taste in marrying the right talent with the right material," Wbtv president Peter Roth said. "We look forward to Tom joining our team and to benefiting from his relationships as he leads our efforts to assemble the best casts for our pilots and series."
Burke will report to Roth and oversee senior vp Anthony Sepulveda, vp Margaret "Meg" Simon, directors Tony Birkley and John Power and manager Findley Davidson.
- 4/13/2010
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated: Icm Agent Now Warner Bros TV Casting Head Warner Bros TV head of casting Mary Buck will retire on May 27th after 40 years in the entertainment business. Buck has served as Svp of casting at the studio since 2002, overseeing casting for such Wbtv series as Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, The Mentalist, Gossip Girl, The Closer and Chuck. “We have been extremely fortunate to have had her as a member of our team for the last eight years,” Wbtv president Peter Roth said. “We wish her well in retirement, and she will be [...]...
- 4/12/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline Hollywood
Mary V. Buck, head of casting at Warner Bros. Television, is set to retire May 27 after a 40-year career in the industry.
Buck had been serving as the studio's senior vp casting since 2002. Wbtv said her successor will be named soon.
At Wbtv, Buck oversaw all casting for primetime TV shows, including "Two and a Half Men," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Vampire Diaries," "The Mentalist," "Gossip Girl," "The Closer" and "Chuck."
"Mary is one of the most accomplished casting executives in our business, a creative talent who has assembled some of the most memorable onscreen casts on TV and has made significant contributions to the success of Warner Bros. Television," Wbtv president Peter Roth said.
Buck said she is "excited about starting a new chapter in my life," adding that "I have had the great fortune to be a part of an industry that I have always loved,...
Buck had been serving as the studio's senior vp casting since 2002. Wbtv said her successor will be named soon.
At Wbtv, Buck oversaw all casting for primetime TV shows, including "Two and a Half Men," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Vampire Diaries," "The Mentalist," "Gossip Girl," "The Closer" and "Chuck."
"Mary is one of the most accomplished casting executives in our business, a creative talent who has assembled some of the most memorable onscreen casts on TV and has made significant contributions to the success of Warner Bros. Television," Wbtv president Peter Roth said.
Buck said she is "excited about starting a new chapter in my life," adding that "I have had the great fortune to be a part of an industry that I have always loved,...
- 4/12/2010
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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