When it comes to The Facts of Life, former star Mindy Cohn knows a thing or two, but when she stopped by the TV Insider and TV Guide Magazine offices to chat about her new Apple TV+ show Palm Royale, she couldn’t help but reflect on her relationship with the long-running publication. “I remember the cover shoot and I remember being on the cover. It was so major,” Cohn recalls of the first time she and her Facts of Life costars graced the cover of TV Guide Magazine. “I mean, this was more important than an Emmy nom! This was like, ‘We made the cover of TV Guide. I think we’re doing okay kids!'” Cohn remembers. TV Guide Magazine “I remember the shoot, I remember our wardrobe being picked and us having a say about it.” According to the actress who played Natalie Green in the Norman Lear series,...
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider
In the first episode of the new Apple comedy series Palm Royale, Kristen Wiig’s Maxine tells a long, rambling story to Dinah (Leslie Bibb), a wealthy woman she’s trying to befriend. An impatient Dinah tells her, “I have lost the thread here, Maxine.”
Dinah is meant to be one of the villains of Palm Royale, forever trying to undercut Maxine’s attempts to claw her way into Palm Beach high society in the summer of 1969. Yet in this moment and many others, her complaints about Maxine ring truer...
Dinah is meant to be one of the villains of Palm Royale, forever trying to undercut Maxine’s attempts to claw her way into Palm Beach high society in the summer of 1969. Yet in this moment and many others, her complaints about Maxine ring truer...
- 3/19/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
There are so many fabulous women wearing so many fabulous ‘60s outfits in Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, it’s like a Ryan Murphy fever dream. A cast that includes Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern and Carol Burnett is undeniably tantalizing, but Palm Royale — debuting this Wednesday on the streamer; I’ve seen the first three episodes — never lives up to its stellar cast. Campy and overbaked, it manages to fall between the cracks of the dramedy genre: not funny enough to be a comedy and not compelling enough to be a drama. But the clothes do look great,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives and its amazingly gifted cast helped redefine the genre in the 21st century. Premiering on October 3, 2004, Desperate Housewives entertained television audiences for 8 seasons until its finale episode (“Finishing the Hat”) on May 13, 2012. Desperate Housewives joins the exclusive list of successful all-female lead cast-led TV shows, such as The Facts of Life (1979-1988), The Golden Girls (1985-1992), Designing Women (1986-1993), Sisters (1991-1996), and Sex and the City (1998-2004). However, something intriguing about the women on Wisteria Lane attracted millions of viewers to each episode of Desperate Housewives. In retrospect, Desperate...
- 3/15/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Actress Robyn Bernard, acclaimed for her portrayal of Terry Brock in the iconic soap opera General Hospital, passed away on March 12 at 64.
The news of her death emerged as she was found deceased in an open field behind a business establishment in San Jacinto, California, as confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, according to Variety.
The cause of her death remains undisclosed and is still under investigation. The coroner’s office identified Bernard through her fingerprints after law enforcement was called for a death investigation, as reported by TMZ.
The Riverside County Coroner has stated that the cause of death has not yet been determined. An autopsy is set to take place on Wednesday, with toxicology tests expected to take several weeks.
Bernard’s legacy in television was notably marked by her portrayal of Brock, a character she portrayed across 145 episodes of ABC series between 1984 and 1990.
Terry Brock...
The news of her death emerged as she was found deceased in an open field behind a business establishment in San Jacinto, California, as confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, according to Variety.
The cause of her death remains undisclosed and is still under investigation. The coroner’s office identified Bernard through her fingerprints after law enforcement was called for a death investigation, as reported by TMZ.
The Riverside County Coroner has stated that the cause of death has not yet been determined. An autopsy is set to take place on Wednesday, with toxicology tests expected to take several weeks.
Bernard’s legacy in television was notably marked by her portrayal of Brock, a character she portrayed across 145 episodes of ABC series between 1984 and 1990.
Terry Brock...
- 3/14/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Robyn Bernard, who played Terry Brock on “General Hospital” for 6 years and also acted in France, died Tuesday in San Jacinto, Calif. She was 64.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s department confirmed her death Wednesday and said they found Bernard in an open field behind a business. Cause of death has not been revealed and local detectives are investigating.
Bernard, born May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, was drawn to performance from a young age. She got her start singing gospel songs with her younger sister Crystal, who went on to star on the 1990 sitcom “Wings.”
Robyn Bernard was credited as Bernard Robin for her first credited role in Jean-Jacques Beneix’s stylish 1981 French hit “Diva.”
She would go on to guest star on shows such as “Whiz Kids,” “The Facts of Life” and “Simon and Simon.”
Bernard started on “General Hospital” in September 1984. During her time on the drama series, which holds...
The Riverside County Sheriff’s department confirmed her death Wednesday and said they found Bernard in an open field behind a business. Cause of death has not been revealed and local detectives are investigating.
Bernard, born May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, was drawn to performance from a young age. She got her start singing gospel songs with her younger sister Crystal, who went on to star on the 1990 sitcom “Wings.”
Robyn Bernard was credited as Bernard Robin for her first credited role in Jean-Jacques Beneix’s stylish 1981 French hit “Diva.”
She would go on to guest star on shows such as “Whiz Kids,” “The Facts of Life” and “Simon and Simon.”
Bernard started on “General Hospital” in September 1984. During her time on the drama series, which holds...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
The General Hospital family is mourning the death of actress Robyn Bernard.
Robyn found fame on the soap opera, where she played Terry Brock, in the mid-80s. She was on the show until 1990, appearing in nearly 150 episodes.
TMZ confirmed her passing with Riverside County Coroner, and they shared additional details.
Keep reading to find out more…
The outlet reported that Robyn‘s body was discovered on March 12 in San Jacinto, Calif. She was identified by her fingerprints, and an autopsy was scheduled to take place on Wednesday (March 13).
At the moment, a cause of death has not been determined. It is unclear if her death was suspicious or if foul play was expected. We will update you as we learn more.
After her years-long tenure on General Hospital, Robyn largely left Hollywood behind. Her final acting credit is from 2002. Before joining the sudser, she appeared on an episode of The Facts of Life.
Robyn found fame on the soap opera, where she played Terry Brock, in the mid-80s. She was on the show until 1990, appearing in nearly 150 episodes.
TMZ confirmed her passing with Riverside County Coroner, and they shared additional details.
Keep reading to find out more…
The outlet reported that Robyn‘s body was discovered on March 12 in San Jacinto, Calif. She was identified by her fingerprints, and an autopsy was scheduled to take place on Wednesday (March 13).
At the moment, a cause of death has not been determined. It is unclear if her death was suspicious or if foul play was expected. We will update you as we learn more.
After her years-long tenure on General Hospital, Robyn largely left Hollywood behind. Her final acting credit is from 2002. Before joining the sudser, she appeared on an episode of The Facts of Life.
- 3/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Robyn Bernard, who starred on General Hospital for several years in the 1980s, has died. She was 64.
According to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, the actress’ body was found in a field behind a business in San Jacinto, California, early Tuesday morning. The cause of death was not immediately available, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate.
Bernard, the older sister of Wings actress Crystal Bernard, was born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas. She landed her first acting role in Diva in 1981.
But she didn’t score her big break until 1984, when she was cast as Terry Brock on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. She played the daughter of David Groh’s villainous D.L. Brock for 145 episodes until her exit in 1990. On the show, Terry developed a drinking problem, which ultimately impacted her character’s music career.
Bernard’s other acting credits included...
According to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, the actress’ body was found in a field behind a business in San Jacinto, California, early Tuesday morning. The cause of death was not immediately available, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate.
Bernard, the older sister of Wings actress Crystal Bernard, was born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas. She landed her first acting role in Diva in 1981.
But she didn’t score her big break until 1984, when she was cast as Terry Brock on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. She played the daughter of David Groh’s villainous D.L. Brock for 145 episodes until her exit in 1990. On the show, Terry developed a drinking problem, which ultimately impacted her character’s music career.
Bernard’s other acting credits included...
- 3/13/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robyn Bernard, who played Terry Brock on General Hospital in more than 140 episodes from 1984-90, died March 12 in San Jacinto, CA, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. She was 64.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said Bernard was found in an open field behind a business but did not reveal a cause of death (see the report here). Detectives were investigating, but sheriff’s Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez said, “Foul play was not suspected in this death.”
Bernard was born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas. She began performing at a young age, singing gospel songs with her younger sister, future longtime Wings star Crystal. The elder Bernard’s first screen appearance was in the 1981 film Diva, and she followed that with guest spots on such series as The Facts of Life, Simon & Simon and Whiz Kids.
Her signature role began in September 1984, playing singer Terry Brock aka Terry O’Connor. During her run on the ABC daytime drama,...
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said Bernard was found in an open field behind a business but did not reveal a cause of death (see the report here). Detectives were investigating, but sheriff’s Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez said, “Foul play was not suspected in this death.”
Bernard was born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas. She began performing at a young age, singing gospel songs with her younger sister, future longtime Wings star Crystal. The elder Bernard’s first screen appearance was in the 1981 film Diva, and she followed that with guest spots on such series as The Facts of Life, Simon & Simon and Whiz Kids.
Her signature role began in September 1984, playing singer Terry Brock aka Terry O’Connor. During her run on the ABC daytime drama,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Former General Hospital actress Robyn Bernard was found dead in San Jacinto, California. The actress was 64, and while there were no signs of foul play, investigators are still looking into her death. Here is what we know about the passing of the former soap opera star.
Robyn Bernard Found Dead In California
Robyn Bernard, who played Terry Brock on the long-running ABC soap opera General Hospital, is dead at 64. According to TMZ, police found her dead in the morning hours on March 12 in San Jacinto, California. Her identity was discovered after police ran her fingerprints.
It is unclear what happened or where she was actually found. In the reports, the police were called to an area south of a 7-Eleven gas station on Commonwealth and San Jacinto Ave and found the dead body there. Despite this, the police say they do not believe there was foul play. However, an autopsy...
Robyn Bernard Found Dead In California
Robyn Bernard, who played Terry Brock on the long-running ABC soap opera General Hospital, is dead at 64. According to TMZ, police found her dead in the morning hours on March 12 in San Jacinto, California. Her identity was discovered after police ran her fingerprints.
It is unclear what happened or where she was actually found. In the reports, the police were called to an area south of a 7-Eleven gas station on Commonwealth and San Jacinto Ave and found the dead body there. Despite this, the police say they do not believe there was foul play. However, an autopsy...
- 3/13/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Actress Robyn Bernard, best known for her ’80s stint as aspiring singer Terry Brock on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital, has died. She was 64.
According to TMZ, Bernard’s body was found Tuesday in San Jacinto, Calif. A cause of death is pending.
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Bernard joined General Hospital in 1984 as Terry, the daughter of David Groh’s villainous D.
According to TMZ, Bernard’s body was found Tuesday in San Jacinto, Calif. A cause of death is pending.
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Bernard joined General Hospital in 1984 as Terry, the daughter of David Groh’s villainous D.
- 3/13/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Rob Mills touched on a variety of issues related to the unscripted world and late-night in a wide-ranging interview that went everywhere from Howard Stern to AI Bachelors.
Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, also talked about the future of the Live in Front of a Studio Audience franchise following the death of Norman Lear and whether he’s thinking about putting the ‘golden’ touch to other ABC shows such as American Idol or Shark Tank in light of the success of The Bachelor spinoff.
Lear died in December at the age of 101. He was working right up until his death and over the last few years one of his most high-profile series has been Live in Front of a Studio Audience, a series of live specials re-creating comedies such as All In The Family, Good Times, The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes with stars such as Woody Harrelson,...
Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, also talked about the future of the Live in Front of a Studio Audience franchise following the death of Norman Lear and whether he’s thinking about putting the ‘golden’ touch to other ABC shows such as American Idol or Shark Tank in light of the success of The Bachelor spinoff.
Lear died in December at the age of 101. He was working right up until his death and over the last few years one of his most high-profile series has been Live in Front of a Studio Audience, a series of live specials re-creating comedies such as All In The Family, Good Times, The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes with stars such as Woody Harrelson,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Molly Ringwald appeared on the black carpet at the premiere of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans on Jan. 23. The Diff’rent Strokes actor looked chic in a black and white ensemble, matching the rest of the cast as they gathered for photos at New York City’s MoMA.
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is the second season of the anthology TV series Feud, which Ryan Murphy, Jaffe Cohen, and Michael Zam produce for FX.
Molly Ringwald at FX’s ‘Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans’ premiere | Arturo Holmes/WireImage
Ringwald, now 55 years old, donned a black velvet trumpet dress for the event. The Pretty in Pink actor paired her halter gown with statement-making diamond earrings and a white tulle shrug to complement her dress’s white tulle underlay. Not skimping on accessories, Ringwald wore a large pearl ring on her right hand alongside a black cuff with pearl accents.
Ringwald opted for a smokey eye,...
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is the second season of the anthology TV series Feud, which Ryan Murphy, Jaffe Cohen, and Michael Zam produce for FX.
Molly Ringwald at FX’s ‘Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans’ premiere | Arturo Holmes/WireImage
Ringwald, now 55 years old, donned a black velvet trumpet dress for the event. The Pretty in Pink actor paired her halter gown with statement-making diamond earrings and a white tulle shrug to complement her dress’s white tulle underlay. Not skimping on accessories, Ringwald wore a large pearl ring on her right hand alongside a black cuff with pearl accents.
Ringwald opted for a smokey eye,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Ali Harrison
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One week after Jo Koy received an “F” grade for hosting the Golden Globes, all eyes were on Anthony Anderson as he stepped foot on the Emmys stage for the first time as an emcee. The comedian and actor kept audiences entertained for three hours on Fox with his constant musical performances, including “The Facts of Life,” “Good Times” and “Miami Vice.” Meanwhile, his loving Mama, Doris Hancox, interrupted winners on the big stage if their speeches went on too long.
In all, the majority of Emmy viewers gave Anderson a passing grade for his inaugural hosting abilities, according to Gold Derby’s overnight poll. Here are the complete poll results:
B — I rather liked him — 37%
A — Brilliant from start to finish! — 28%
F — Awful, awful, awful — 19%
C — He was just okay — 9%
D — Somewhat forgettable — 7%
See 2023 Emmy Winners: Full List [Updating Live]
At one point, Anderson mentioned how he was an 11-time Emmy...
In all, the majority of Emmy viewers gave Anderson a passing grade for his inaugural hosting abilities, according to Gold Derby’s overnight poll. Here are the complete poll results:
B — I rather liked him — 37%
A — Brilliant from start to finish! — 28%
F — Awful, awful, awful — 19%
C — He was just okay — 9%
D — Somewhat forgettable — 7%
See 2023 Emmy Winners: Full List [Updating Live]
At one point, Anderson mentioned how he was an 11-time Emmy...
- 1/16/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Cast reunions! A weepy Christina Applegate! Alexis Colby!
Anthony Anderson’s mom?
The postponed Emmys had far more great moments than bad, thank goodness — starting with the brisk, git’ ‘er done pace, which seemed particularly on brand for the scrappier-than-ever Fox. And though the night was packed with far too many anti-climactic moments (as if any show other than Succession would rack up all the trophies), the meet-cutes on stage made for fun TV and the sentimental interpretation of the title song from Friends during the In Memoriam segment was both appropriate and absolutely heartbreaking.
Best Moments
Anthony Anderson’s opening monologue, which began with him walking into his own “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” After throwing off his fur coat, he then sat down at a piano and, joined by a chorus from Compton, sang a medley of title songs like “Good...
Anthony Anderson’s mom?
The postponed Emmys had far more great moments than bad, thank goodness — starting with the brisk, git’ ‘er done pace, which seemed particularly on brand for the scrappier-than-ever Fox. And though the night was packed with far too many anti-climactic moments (as if any show other than Succession would rack up all the trophies), the meet-cutes on stage made for fun TV and the sentimental interpretation of the title song from Friends during the In Memoriam segment was both appropriate and absolutely heartbreaking.
Best Moments
Anthony Anderson’s opening monologue, which began with him walking into his own “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” After throwing off his fur coat, he then sat down at a piano and, joined by a chorus from Compton, sang a medley of title songs like “Good...
- 1/16/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Powerhouse “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunited for a revival of their “Weekend Update” co-anchor gig at Monday’s Emmy Awards on Fox and got a round of thunderous applause in the room before their bit began.
Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.
“The only show that’s longer than when they air ‘Titanic’ with commercials on TBS: The Oscars,” Poehler said.
“For ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,’ Fey noted: “Chris could be here tonight, but if he wins, we’ll accept on his behalf, because we miss getting Emmys.”
“Now, I can’t speak for Elton, but he Egot to be excited about it,” Poehler said of Elton John’s “Farewell From Dodger Stadium” special.
“The concert so good it got us all pregnant:...
Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.
“The only show that’s longer than when they air ‘Titanic’ with commercials on TBS: The Oscars,” Poehler said.
“For ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,’ Fey noted: “Chris could be here tonight, but if he wins, we’ll accept on his behalf, because we miss getting Emmys.”
“Now, I can’t speak for Elton, but he Egot to be excited about it,” Poehler said of Elton John’s “Farewell From Dodger Stadium” special.
“The concert so good it got us all pregnant:...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles, Jan 16 (Ians) Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson took the stage at the top of the Emmys with a musical number paying tribute to hit TV theme songs alongside his mother, Doris Bowman, Blink-182’s Travis Barker and actor Christina Applegate.
The opening segment took place in Anderson’s “living room” set, with the “Black-ish” star entering following a title card for “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood,” reports variety.com.
Upon his entrance, Anderson got a round of cheers — and another set when he mentioned the Emmys were taking place on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“We’re going to commemorate the greatest shows of today by paying tribute to some of the iconic series that means so much to us,” Anderson said.
Among the songs included in Anderson’s monologue montage were: “Good Times,” “The Facts of Life,” and “Miami Vice” (that one Barker joined in on). Anderson played the tunes...
The opening segment took place in Anderson’s “living room” set, with the “Black-ish” star entering following a title card for “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood,” reports variety.com.
Upon his entrance, Anderson got a round of cheers — and another set when he mentioned the Emmys were taking place on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“We’re going to commemorate the greatest shows of today by paying tribute to some of the iconic series that means so much to us,” Anderson said.
Among the songs included in Anderson’s monologue montage were: “Good Times,” “The Facts of Life,” and “Miami Vice” (that one Barker joined in on). Anderson played the tunes...
- 1/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The 2023 Emmy Awards have finally arrived after months of delay, and TV’s biggest night will finally celebrate the seasons that aired from June 2022 to May 2023 — with FX/Hulu’s The Bear taking an early lead with five wins.
Fresh off his recent wins at the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, Jeremy Allen White won his first Emmy for best actor in a comedy series. “I’m so full of gratitude to be standing in front of you all,” said White. “I love the show so much. It filled me up. It gave me a passion and set a fire in me to match the beautiful work done by [showrunners] Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo.”
Dead to Me star (and best actress in a comedy series nominee) Christina Applegate received an early standing ovation when presenting the supporting actress in a comedy series category. “Oh my God, you’re...
Fresh off his recent wins at the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, Jeremy Allen White won his first Emmy for best actor in a comedy series. “I’m so full of gratitude to be standing in front of you all,” said White. “I love the show so much. It filled me up. It gave me a passion and set a fire in me to match the beautiful work done by [showrunners] Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo.”
Dead to Me star (and best actress in a comedy series nominee) Christina Applegate received an early standing ovation when presenting the supporting actress in a comedy series category. “Oh my God, you’re...
- 1/16/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anthony Anderson is taking over the stage!
The 53-year-old star kicked off his hosting duties at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The show started with a musical number paying tribute to hit TV theme songs alongside his mother, Doris Bowman, Blink-182’s Travis Barker, and actress Christina Applegate, who previously revealed her Ms diagnosis.
Keep reading to find out more…
The opening was set in his “living room” after a title card for “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” The songs included themes from Good Times, The Facts of Life and Miami Vice.
The comedian brought his mother into the opening bit, saying she’s responsible for cutting people’s acceptance speeches off when they go too long – and then she cut off Anthony for making the joke go on too long.
He later brought out Christina to a standing ovation,...
The 53-year-old star kicked off his hosting duties at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The show started with a musical number paying tribute to hit TV theme songs alongside his mother, Doris Bowman, Blink-182’s Travis Barker, and actress Christina Applegate, who previously revealed her Ms diagnosis.
Keep reading to find out more…
The opening was set in his “living room” after a title card for “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” The songs included themes from Good Times, The Facts of Life and Miami Vice.
The comedian brought his mother into the opening bit, saying she’s responsible for cutting people’s acceptance speeches off when they go too long – and then she cut off Anthony for making the joke go on too long.
He later brought out Christina to a standing ovation,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
After months of delays brought about by the writers’ and actors’ strikes, the 2023 Emmys finally took place … in 2024. Well, who better to poke fun at the agonizing holdup than Anthony Anderson? The comedian and actor was Fox’s choice to serve as this year’s Emmy emcee on the Monday, January 15 telecast. He’s now a part of the Fox family as he hosts the game show “We Are Family” every Wednesday night. So how did Anthony Anderson do as the 2023 Emmys host? Grade his performance in our poll below.
SEE2023 Emmy Winners: Full List [Updating Live]
Anderson is an 11-time Emmy nominee for producing and starring on “Black-ish” on ABC. Surprisingly, he never won any major awards for his role as Andre “Dre” Johnson on the long-running comedy, but his TV wife Tracee Ellis Ross, who played Rainbow “Bow” Johnson, did take home a 2017 Golden Globe.
During his monologue on Monday night’s ceremony,...
SEE2023 Emmy Winners: Full List [Updating Live]
Anderson is an 11-time Emmy nominee for producing and starring on “Black-ish” on ABC. Surprisingly, he never won any major awards for his role as Andre “Dre” Johnson on the long-running comedy, but his TV wife Tracee Ellis Ross, who played Rainbow “Bow” Johnson, did take home a 2017 Golden Globe.
During his monologue on Monday night’s ceremony,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After four months of delays, the Emmys are here — the historic 75th Emmys, as host Anthony Anderson quickly noted at the top of the show. The evening’s telecast was intended not only as a celebration of the best TV debuting between 2022 and 2023, but of three-quarters of a century of iconic television.
Anderson’s opening was short, sweet, and safe (the ghost of Jo Koy’s attempt to win over the Golden Globes still fresh for many in the room), strolling out onto a sitcom set to start. He expressed his love and gratitude for television and the shows he grew up with, then launched into a series of quick musical interludes with “a small local diverse and inclusive choir from Compton” (featuring a token white guy as a tribute to Kevin Costner’s Compton origins. “Yellowstone!” Anderson cried out).
In between musical performances, Anderson name-checked shows he grew up with,...
Anderson’s opening was short, sweet, and safe (the ghost of Jo Koy’s attempt to win over the Golden Globes still fresh for many in the room), strolling out onto a sitcom set to start. He expressed his love and gratitude for television and the shows he grew up with, then launched into a series of quick musical interludes with “a small local diverse and inclusive choir from Compton” (featuring a token white guy as a tribute to Kevin Costner’s Compton origins. “Yellowstone!” Anderson cried out).
In between musical performances, Anderson name-checked shows he grew up with,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Emmys viewers got a nostalgic walk through Anthony Anderson’s childhood viewing habits as he took the stage to open Monday’s Emmys ceremony.
The Emmys emcee entered the broadcast after a title card informed us we were watching Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood. He took off a fur coat, trading it for his tuxedo jacket as he sat down at a piano on a set reminiscent of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and walked the audience through his formative TV viewing habits.
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The Emmys emcee entered the broadcast after a title card informed us we were watching Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood. He took off a fur coat, trading it for his tuxedo jacket as he sat down at a piano on a set reminiscent of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and walked the audience through his formative TV viewing habits.
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- 1/16/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Anthony Anderson took the stage at the top of the Emmys on Monday night to open the much-delayed awards show on Fox with a musical number paying tribute to hit TV theme songs alongside his mother, Doris Bowman, Blink-182’s Travis Barker and actor Christina Applegate.
The opening segment took place in Anderson’s “living room” set, with the “Black-ish” star entering following a title card for “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” Upon his entrance, Anderson got a round of cheers — and another set when he mentioned the Emmys were taking place on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“We’re going to commemorate the greatest shows of today by paying tribute to some of the iconic series that mean so much to us,” Anderson said.
Among the songs included in Anderson’s monologue montage were: “Good Times,” “The Facts of Life,” “Miami Vice” (that one Barker joined in on). Anderson played...
The opening segment took place in Anderson’s “living room” set, with the “Black-ish” star entering following a title card for “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” Upon his entrance, Anderson got a round of cheers — and another set when he mentioned the Emmys were taking place on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“We’re going to commemorate the greatest shows of today by paying tribute to some of the iconic series that mean so much to us,” Anderson said.
Among the songs included in Anderson’s monologue montage were: “Good Times,” “The Facts of Life,” “Miami Vice” (that one Barker joined in on). Anderson played...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Double Oscar winner George Clooney has become one of the most successful people in his profession but despite family connections (his aunt was the late singer Rosemary Clooney), he struggled for years to make it as an actor.
After dropping out of college, Clooney would try his hand at acting. He struggled for a few years until finding a part on “E/R” in 1984. This wasn’t the “ER” that would make him a star 10 years later, but instead was a short-lived sitcom with the same name. In the decade between those shows, Clooney became known mostly for his track record of starring in an incredibly large number of pilots that weren’t picked up to be made into series. He would score a few successes with recurring roles on “The Facts of Life,” “Sisters” and “Roseanne,” but he would also suffer brutal humiliations like starring in “Return to Horror High...
After dropping out of college, Clooney would try his hand at acting. He struggled for a few years until finding a part on “E/R” in 1984. This wasn’t the “ER” that would make him a star 10 years later, but instead was a short-lived sitcom with the same name. In the decade between those shows, Clooney became known mostly for his track record of starring in an incredibly large number of pilots that weren’t picked up to be made into series. He would score a few successes with recurring roles on “The Facts of Life,” “Sisters” and “Roseanne,” but he would also suffer brutal humiliations like starring in “Return to Horror High...
- 1/12/2024
- by Robert Pius, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
One of the highlights in the final chapter of Norman Lear’s legendary career were the Live In Front Of a Studio Audience specials recreating episodes from his classic sitcoms. He executive produced them with Jimmy Kimmel, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) together while also developing a close friendship.
On Wednesday night, hours after news broke that Lear had died Tuesday night at the age of 101, Kimmel opened his ABC late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live with a moving tribute to his idol and friend.
“Norman was the genius who brought us some of the greatest television shows and characters of all time,” a visibly emotional Kimmel said, listing some of Lear’s most famous series, including All in the Family, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Maude, The Facts of Life; Diff’Rent Strokes; Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time; Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Fernwood Tonight.
“He...
On Wednesday night, hours after news broke that Lear had died Tuesday night at the age of 101, Kimmel opened his ABC late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live with a moving tribute to his idol and friend.
“Norman was the genius who brought us some of the greatest television shows and characters of all time,” a visibly emotional Kimmel said, listing some of Lear’s most famous series, including All in the Family, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Maude, The Facts of Life; Diff’Rent Strokes; Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time; Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Fernwood Tonight.
“He...
- 12/7/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood may have lost a TV legend in Norman Lear, following his death on Tuesday at the age of 101, but fans will be able to spend a little more time with him as he is set to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming animated series Good Times, Deadline has learned exclusively.
The Netflix and Sony Picture Television comedy, which follows a new generation of the Evans family residing in one of the last remaining housing projects in Chicago, has yet to announce a release date but sources reveal they’re targeting a Summer 2024 premiere. Netflix and Spt declined comment.
Good Times is only one of several projects left behind by Lear who, at age 101, remained busy developing and producing new series through his production deal at Sony TV. In May, Netflix greenlighted the Lear EP-ed dramedy series The Corps, starring Vera Farmiga, Miles Heizer and Liam Oh, about a...
The Netflix and Sony Picture Television comedy, which follows a new generation of the Evans family residing in one of the last remaining housing projects in Chicago, has yet to announce a release date but sources reveal they’re targeting a Summer 2024 premiere. Netflix and Spt declined comment.
Good Times is only one of several projects left behind by Lear who, at age 101, remained busy developing and producing new series through his production deal at Sony TV. In May, Netflix greenlighted the Lear EP-ed dramedy series The Corps, starring Vera Farmiga, Miles Heizer and Liam Oh, about a...
- 12/6/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
I truly think Norman Lear would have appreciated — and perhaps been a bit embarrassed by — The Hollywood Reporter headline acknowledging his passing.
“Norman Lear, Sitcom Genius and Citizen Activist, Dies at 101.”
The “genius” part simply expresses what’s hardest to capture when it comes to Norman Lear, whose roster of mostly broadcast sitcoms encompasses the best and brightest comedies of the past 50 years. These indelible shows stretch across multiple generations. Their very names conjure not individual moments or episodes, but an entire and wide-ranging ethos of laughter and perspective on the world around us. All in the Family. Sanford and Son. The Jeffersons. Maude. Good Times. One Day at a Time, both the original and the Cuban-American Netflix remake.
What’s hardest when it comes to Lear is perhaps finding a word or a set of words that distill the extent of his gifts, and “genius” fits like one of his signature boat hats.
“Norman Lear, Sitcom Genius and Citizen Activist, Dies at 101.”
The “genius” part simply expresses what’s hardest to capture when it comes to Norman Lear, whose roster of mostly broadcast sitcoms encompasses the best and brightest comedies of the past 50 years. These indelible shows stretch across multiple generations. Their very names conjure not individual moments or episodes, but an entire and wide-ranging ethos of laughter and perspective on the world around us. All in the Family. Sanford and Son. The Jeffersons. Maude. Good Times. One Day at a Time, both the original and the Cuban-American Netflix remake.
What’s hardest when it comes to Lear is perhaps finding a word or a set of words that distill the extent of his gifts, and “genius” fits like one of his signature boat hats.
- 12/6/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a sign of how serious the cost-cutting efforts are at Condé Nast, The New Yorker has parted ways with longtime contributor and satirist Andy Borowitz.
The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. “Dear readers, If I May Be Serious: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report,” he wrote. “I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
Borowitz, who has written for the magazine since 1998, has penned his satirical column the Borowitz Report...
The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. “Dear readers, If I May Be Serious: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report,” he wrote. “I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
Borowitz, who has written for the magazine since 1998, has penned his satirical column the Borowitz Report...
- 12/6/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Norman Lear, who was responsible for revolutionizing television in the 1970s with such groundbreaking hit series as All in the Family, Good Times, and One Day at a Time, has died. He was 101.
Lear died Tuesday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, a spokesperson said.
Related: Paying Tribute To Norman Lear: Broadcast Nets To Simulcast In Memoriam Card Wednesday Night
“Norman lived a life of creativity, tenacity and empathy,” his family said in a statement. “He deeply loved our country and spent a lifetime helping to preserve its founding ideals of justice and equality for all. Knowing and living him has been the greatest of gifts.”
Related: Norman Lear’s Career In Pictures: ‘All In The Family,’ ‘Sanford And Son’, ‘The Jeffersons’ & Many More
Lear’s other iconic series include the Sanford & Son, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, Fernwood 2 Night/America 2 Night, and the All in the Family spinoffs The Jeffersons,...
Lear died Tuesday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, a spokesperson said.
Related: Paying Tribute To Norman Lear: Broadcast Nets To Simulcast In Memoriam Card Wednesday Night
“Norman lived a life of creativity, tenacity and empathy,” his family said in a statement. “He deeply loved our country and spent a lifetime helping to preserve its founding ideals of justice and equality for all. Knowing and living him has been the greatest of gifts.”
Related: Norman Lear’s Career In Pictures: ‘All In The Family,’ ‘Sanford And Son’, ‘The Jeffersons’ & Many More
Lear’s other iconic series include the Sanford & Son, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, Fernwood 2 Night/America 2 Night, and the All in the Family spinoffs The Jeffersons,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary television writer/producer Norman Lear died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101 years old.
“It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Norman Lear, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” his family posted to his official Instagram page. “Norman passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end.
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“It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Norman Lear, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” his family posted to his official Instagram page. “Norman passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end.
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- 12/6/2023
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
A prolific TV character actor, voiceover artist, and one of the tallest performers in Hollywood has passed away. As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Moll, known by most as the tall, bald bailiff Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon on "Night Court" and the voice of Harvey Dent/Two-Face on "Batman: The Animated Series," died at his home in Big Bear Lake, California. He was 80.
At a towering 6-foot-8-inches tall, Moll often played intimidating figures, like his first television role of "Big Thug" on "Welcome Back, Kotter," Harold the Monster on "Here's Boomer," the abominable snowman in the film "Caveman," the gigantic zombie soldier in "House," Hoagie in "The Flintstones," Mestema in "The Dungeon Master," Hugh Kane in "Scary Movie 2," and even one of the Dementors in "Jingle All the Way."
Born in Pasadena, California as Charles Richard Moll, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he...
At a towering 6-foot-8-inches tall, Moll often played intimidating figures, like his first television role of "Big Thug" on "Welcome Back, Kotter," Harold the Monster on "Here's Boomer," the abominable snowman in the film "Caveman," the gigantic zombie soldier in "House," Hoagie in "The Flintstones," Mestema in "The Dungeon Master," Hugh Kane in "Scary Movie 2," and even one of the Dementors in "Jingle All the Way."
Born in Pasadena, California as Charles Richard Moll, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he...
- 10/27/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Richard Moll, the fun-loving actor who portrayed the towering and tenderhearted bailiff Aristotle Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon on all nine seasons of the popular NBC sitcom Night Court during its original run, has died. He was 80.
Moll died peacefully Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, his publicist announced.
Suitable for his 6-foot-8 frame, Moll played an abominable snowman alongside Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach in the comedy feature Caveman (1981), and he was a scary, decomposing Vietnam veteran in the horror film House (1986).
Moll also did lots of voiceover work, with a regular gig as the immortal bodyguard Norman on the syndicated series Mighty Max and turns as Harvey Dent/Two-Face for three Batman cartoons.
Moll had a shaved head — he did that to play the warrior Hurok in the sci-fi film Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (1983) — when he auditioned for the role of Shannon on Night Court, created by Reinhold Weege.
Moll died peacefully Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, his publicist announced.
Suitable for his 6-foot-8 frame, Moll played an abominable snowman alongside Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach in the comedy feature Caveman (1981), and he was a scary, decomposing Vietnam veteran in the horror film House (1986).
Moll also did lots of voiceover work, with a regular gig as the immortal bodyguard Norman on the syndicated series Mighty Max and turns as Harvey Dent/Two-Face for three Batman cartoons.
Moll had a shaved head — he did that to play the warrior Hurok in the sci-fi film Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (1983) — when he auditioned for the role of Shannon on Night Court, created by Reinhold Weege.
- 10/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
I got my nose in around about 4th grade. Before then, I had more of a little button nose. Adorable. But from the time I was 10, the pointy chin I had pretty much since I could crawl was joined by what I think of as a prominent, somewhat regal, nose in the style of what is called a “Roman” nose. (I even saw what looked an awful lot like my exact nose on an ancient statue the first time I went to Rome as a teenager!)
I was an outgoing child who had trouble not talking to other kids during class or flirting with boys. I loved making other kids laugh with jokes and impressions. I didn’t think of myself as unattractive, but I also knew that most boys who I liked didn’t like loud, quirky girls like me who had calluses on their hands from too much time on the monkey bars.
I was an outgoing child who had trouble not talking to other kids during class or flirting with boys. I loved making other kids laugh with jokes and impressions. I didn’t think of myself as unattractive, but I also knew that most boys who I liked didn’t like loud, quirky girls like me who had calluses on their hands from too much time on the monkey bars.
- 10/18/2023
- by Mayim Bialik
- Variety Film + TV
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 4 Episode 2 episode titled Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette!
Find out everything you need to know about the Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette Season 4 Episode 2 Preview
Get ready to spin the wheel and solve puzzles alongside your favorite celebrities as “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” returns with a brand-new episode. Tune in to ABC at 9:00 Pm on October 4, 2023.
In this upcoming episode, viewers can look forward to the following celebrity contestants:
Kel Mitchell: Known for his roles in popular shows like “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” Kel Mitchell is a beloved figure in the world of comedy and entertainment.
Find out everything you need to know about the Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette Season 4 Episode 2 Preview
Get ready to spin the wheel and solve puzzles alongside your favorite celebrities as “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” returns with a brand-new episode. Tune in to ABC at 9:00 Pm on October 4, 2023.
In this upcoming episode, viewers can look forward to the following celebrity contestants:
Kel Mitchell: Known for his roles in popular shows like “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” Kel Mitchell is a beloved figure in the world of comedy and entertainment.
- 9/27/2023
- by News
- TV Regular
Before Pat Sajak leaves Wheel of Fortune, he and Vanna White will be welcoming another round of stars to play Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. The Season 4 cast includes stars from Ted Lasso, Ghosts, Wednesday, Days of Our Lives, and more TV stars, plus some sports and music legends. Ted Lasso‘s Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard), Wednesday‘s Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Ghost‘s Danielle Pinnock (Alberta Haynes) will try their hand at spinning the wheel in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 4, per TV Line. Joining them are ’80s music legend Debbie Gibson, ESPN sportscaster Joe Buck, Good Burger 2 star Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields of The Upshaws and The Facts of Life, magician Penn Jillette, NCIS Hawai’i‘s Noah Mills, Saturday Night Live alum Melissa Villaseñor, comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Making the Cut star and Project Runway alum Tim Gunn, Another Period star Natasha Leggero, Days of Our Lives‘ Kyle Brandt,...
- 9/12/2023
- TV Insider
“Ted Lasso” star Brendan Hunt, “Wednesday” star Luis Guzman, ESPN commentator Joe Buck and ’80s pop singer Debbie Gibson are among the big names joining the stacked cast of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” Season 4.
The 10-episode season, which premieres Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. Et/8 Ct on ABC, will also include:
Kel Mitchell Kim Fields Magician Penn Jillette Noah Mills (“NCIS Hawai’i”) Melissa Villasenor (“Saturday Night Live”) Danielle Pinnock (“Ghosts”) Gabriel Iglesias (“Mr. Iglesias”) Tim Gunn (“Making the Cut”) Natasha Leggero Kyle Brandt (“Days of Our Lives”) Roy Wood Jr (“The Daily Show”) Former NFL stars Marcellus Wiley, Rashad Jennings and Jared Allen
The show sees celebrities compete for up to $1 million, which is donated to charity of the winner’s choice.
The casting announcement, which was first reported by TVLine, comes as the Wheel of Fortune franchise’s long-time host Pat Sajak announced he will retire after four decades,...
The 10-episode season, which premieres Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. Et/8 Ct on ABC, will also include:
Kel Mitchell Kim Fields Magician Penn Jillette Noah Mills (“NCIS Hawai’i”) Melissa Villasenor (“Saturday Night Live”) Danielle Pinnock (“Ghosts”) Gabriel Iglesias (“Mr. Iglesias”) Tim Gunn (“Making the Cut”) Natasha Leggero Kyle Brandt (“Days of Our Lives”) Roy Wood Jr (“The Daily Show”) Former NFL stars Marcellus Wiley, Rashad Jennings and Jared Allen
The show sees celebrities compete for up to $1 million, which is donated to charity of the winner’s choice.
The casting announcement, which was first reported by TVLine, comes as the Wheel of Fortune franchise’s long-time host Pat Sajak announced he will retire after four decades,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Ted Lasso‘s Brendan Hunt, ESPN’s Joe Buck, ’80s pop icon Debbie Gibson, Daily Show vet Roy Wood Jr. and Gomez Addams himself — Aka Wednesday‘s Luis Guzman — are among the boldfaced names headed for the spin-zone that is Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 4.
Premiering Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9/8c on ABC, the starry primetime offshoot’s new 10-episode season will also feature Kel Mitchell (All That, Dancing With the Stars), Kim Fields (The Facts of Life, The Upshaws), magician Penn Jillette, Noah Mills (NCIS Hawai’i), Melissa Villasenor (Saturday Night Live), Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts), Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias (Mr. Iglesias...
Premiering Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9/8c on ABC, the starry primetime offshoot’s new 10-episode season will also feature Kel Mitchell (All That, Dancing With the Stars), Kim Fields (The Facts of Life, The Upshaws), magician Penn Jillette, Noah Mills (NCIS Hawai’i), Melissa Villasenor (Saturday Night Live), Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts), Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias (Mr. Iglesias...
- 9/12/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Popularly known as “The 80’s Teen Queen” Molly Ringwald is a credit to her generation. Not only is she an American actress, but she’s also a writer and translator. Her career kicked off quite early with her appearing on shows like Different Strokes and The Facts of Life (1979–1980). Both shows aired during the same period the star was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the 1982 drama Tempest. She is also known for her roles in Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles cementing her role as an ion for years to come. Needless to say, Ringwald’s...
- 8/29/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
A true living legend in the world of television, Norman Lear rang in his 101st birthday with a special message to fans on social media, addressing his followers on the milestone occasion. The Emmy-winning producer behind longtime favorites including All in the Family, The Jeffersons, One Day at a Time, Maude, Sanford and Son, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and The Facts of Life, among others, has been working in the industry since the 1950s and is still working as a producer. In his sweet video to fans, Lear opened the message with, “Good morning and good afternoon and good evening,” noting that it could change depending on where viewers were watching. “It’s Norman Lear here, dribbling a bit because he’s entering his second childhood,” he joked. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Norman Lear (@thenormanlear) “I’ve just turned 101, and that is, they tell me,...
- 7/27/2023
- TV Insider
Norman Lear feels like a kid again at 101. In an Instagram video marking his 101st birthday on Thursday, the legendary writer-producer addressed his followers, saying he’s “living in the moment” and “entering his second childhood” as he embarks on his next chapter.
“Norman Lear here, dribbling a bit because he’s entering his second childhood,” he said with a laugh. “I have just turned 101, and that is, they tell me, my second childhood. It feels like that, in terms of the care I am getting. I get the kind of care at this age that I see children getting. And so, I am now a 101-year-old toddler, and I am thinking about two little words that we don’t think about often enough: over and next. When something is over, it’s over, and we have the joy and privilege of getting on to the next [thing]. And If there...
“Norman Lear here, dribbling a bit because he’s entering his second childhood,” he said with a laugh. “I have just turned 101, and that is, they tell me, my second childhood. It feels like that, in terms of the care I am getting. I get the kind of care at this age that I see children getting. And so, I am now a 101-year-old toddler, and I am thinking about two little words that we don’t think about often enough: over and next. When something is over, it’s over, and we have the joy and privilege of getting on to the next [thing]. And If there...
- 7/27/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We should all be so lucky to live as long as Norman Lear. The legendary television producer marked his 101st birthday Thursday — yes, you read that right: his 101st birthday! — by offering words of wisdom to his 60,000 Instagram followers about the “joy and privilege” of living in the moment.
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“Norman Lear here,...
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“Norman Lear here,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Nicolas Coster, the soap opera stalwart who starred on Another World, Santa Barbara and All My Children and appeared in such films as All the President’s Men, Reds and Stir Crazy, has died. He was 89.
Coster died Monday in a hospital in Florida, his daughter Dinneen Coster announced on Facebook.
“Please remember him as a great artist,” she wrote. “He was an actor’s actor! I will always be inspired by him and know how lucky I am to have such a great father!!
A familiar character actor who often portrayed officious types, Coster played chief of detectives J.E. Carson on The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo and later recurred as the millionaire father of Lisa Whelchel’s Blair Warner on another 1980’s NBC sitcom, The Facts of Life.
He appeared often on Broadway, and in his 1961 debut, he understudied for Lawrence Olivier as Henry II in Becket. Two decades later,...
Coster died Monday in a hospital in Florida, his daughter Dinneen Coster announced on Facebook.
“Please remember him as a great artist,” she wrote. “He was an actor’s actor! I will always be inspired by him and know how lucky I am to have such a great father!!
A familiar character actor who often portrayed officious types, Coster played chief of detectives J.E. Carson on The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo and later recurred as the millionaire father of Lisa Whelchel’s Blair Warner on another 1980’s NBC sitcom, The Facts of Life.
He appeared often on Broadway, and in his 1961 debut, he understudied for Lawrence Olivier as Henry II in Becket. Two decades later,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicolas Coster, the British-American actor who played an evasive lawyer in All the President’s Men, a fiendish kidnapper in All My Children, zany businessman Lionel Lockridge on Santa Barbara, and the father of Lisa Whelchel’s Blair Warner in The Facts of Life, died Monday at a hospital in Florida. He was 89.
His death was announced by his daughter Dinneen Coster on social media. “There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital,” Dinneen Coster wrote on Facebook. “Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor’s actor!”
A cause of death was not given.
A prolific actor whose career spanned decades on television and encompassed both leading and character roles,...
His death was announced by his daughter Dinneen Coster on social media. “There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital,” Dinneen Coster wrote on Facebook. “Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor’s actor!”
A cause of death was not given.
A prolific actor whose career spanned decades on television and encompassed both leading and character roles,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
We have some sad TV news to report this morning as it has been revealed that one of daytime TV's most familiar faces has died.
Nicolas Coster, best known for his work on Santa Barbara as Lionel Lockridge, passed away on Monday.
He was 89.
The news broke early Tuesday morning via a social media post by the actor's daughter Dinneen Coster.
"There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital," the Facebook post reads.
"Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor's actor."
"I will remember him as always doing his best and being a great father. Rest In Peace."
Coster was well known for his work on Santa Barbara, a role he held off and on from 1984-93.
Lionel struck a chord with viewers for being a...
Nicolas Coster, best known for his work on Santa Barbara as Lionel Lockridge, passed away on Monday.
He was 89.
The news broke early Tuesday morning via a social media post by the actor's daughter Dinneen Coster.
"There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital," the Facebook post reads.
"Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor's actor."
"I will remember him as always doing his best and being a great father. Rest In Peace."
Coster was well known for his work on Santa Barbara, a role he held off and on from 1984-93.
Lionel struck a chord with viewers for being a...
- 6/27/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Soap vet Nicolas Coster, best known for his role as Lionel Lockridge on the late NBC soap Santa Barbara, died late Monday. He was 89.
“There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital,” Coster’s daughter, Dinneen Coster, shared on Facebook. “Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor’s actor! I will remember him as always doing his best and being a great father. Rest In Peace.”
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“There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital,” Coster’s daughter, Dinneen Coster, shared on Facebook. “Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor’s actor! I will remember him as always doing his best and being a great father. Rest In Peace.”
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- 6/27/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Tyler Perry‘s most famous character, Madea, has appeared in nearly half the director’s films: a gun-toting, “Hallelu-yer”-shouting force of nature, and an outrageous drag tribute to his mother and aunt. But some films in the Madea Cinematic Universe are gleefully manic, while others arrive in what appears to be a half-finished state of sad melodrama and mediocrity. Not counting her cameo appearance in the otherwise Madea-free “Meet the Browns,” or the animated kids offering “Madea’s Tough Love,” here’s where to find maximum Madea mayhem:
10. “Madea’s Witness Protection”
To look at box office receipts, this one would appear to have been a fan favorite, the second-highest-grossing Madea movie to date. But it came along at a time when Perry was making minor noise about retiring the character, and it really shows. The film looks cheap even by Perry’s budget-minded standards, the jokes are flat, and...
10. “Madea’s Witness Protection”
To look at box office receipts, this one would appear to have been a fan favorite, the second-highest-grossing Madea movie to date. But it came along at a time when Perry was making minor noise about retiring the character, and it really shows. The film looks cheap even by Perry’s budget-minded standards, the jokes are flat, and...
- 6/23/2023
- by Dave White
- The Wrap
Norman Lear showed solidarity to the striking writers Tuesday by posting a sympathetic message on his Instagram page.
The legendary writer-producer, who turned 100 last July, reminded folks that while he has served “other posts” in Hollywood, “I have been, at my core, a writer.”
“A writer who struggled and anguished to put words to paper that would provoke, create conversation, humanize us, help us see each other — words that would matter. I wrote in the very first year of television, when writers were revered. I now watch talented writers struggle to earn a living wage without the path to a career like mine.”
“The stories we tell, the stories I can now watch on any device, are the stories that connect us, engage us, make us laugh and cry together, and inspire understanding and compassion. That is something to be protected and cherished.”
“I stand with writers and the Writers Guild of America,...
The legendary writer-producer, who turned 100 last July, reminded folks that while he has served “other posts” in Hollywood, “I have been, at my core, a writer.”
“A writer who struggled and anguished to put words to paper that would provoke, create conversation, humanize us, help us see each other — words that would matter. I wrote in the very first year of television, when writers were revered. I now watch talented writers struggle to earn a living wage without the path to a career like mine.”
“The stories we tell, the stories I can now watch on any device, are the stories that connect us, engage us, make us laugh and cry together, and inspire understanding and compassion. That is something to be protected and cherished.”
“I stand with writers and the Writers Guild of America,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Some Survivor contestants will stop at nothing in their attempt to win the game. Things can get pretty ugly as castaways fight to be the last one standing in the popular CBS reality series. So, perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a few cast members have bent – or broken – the rules back in the real world. After returning home, these six Survivor players have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Richard Hatch ‘Survivor’ contestants Richard Hatch and Susan Hawk | CBS via Getty Images
Richard Hatch capably played the role of the villain on Survivor’s first season back in 2000. His ruthless approach to the competition meant he walked away the winner. But a few years later, a jury convicted him of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million in prize money from the show. He served 51 months in federal prison. But the stint behind...
Richard Hatch ‘Survivor’ contestants Richard Hatch and Susan Hawk | CBS via Getty Images
Richard Hatch capably played the role of the villain on Survivor’s first season back in 2000. His ruthless approach to the competition meant he walked away the winner. But a few years later, a jury convicted him of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million in prize money from the show. He served 51 months in federal prison. But the stint behind...
- 5/27/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In celebration of Norman Lear’s 100th birthday, executive producers Brent Miller and David Jammy were tasked with putting together the event of the century that would live on in the ABC documentary Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.
No small feat when you’re honoring a titan of television behind so many hits including Good Times, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, One Day at a Time and The Facts of Life among others. The guest list alone features the who’s who of Hollywood including Justina Machado and Emily Hampshire, who joined Miller and Jammy at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted to share insight into how they made the dream project a reality.
“What we really didn’t want to do was make this banal, shiny special that brings a parade of celebrities onstage to read off a teleprompter,” Jammy said. “Our starting point was that...
No small feat when you’re honoring a titan of television behind so many hits including Good Times, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, One Day at a Time and The Facts of Life among others. The guest list alone features the who’s who of Hollywood including Justina Machado and Emily Hampshire, who joined Miller and Jammy at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted to share insight into how they made the dream project a reality.
“What we really didn’t want to do was make this banal, shiny special that brings a parade of celebrities onstage to read off a teleprompter,” Jammy said. “Our starting point was that...
- 4/29/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Beach Boys were one of the biggest musical groups of the 1960s. But that doesn’t mean they completely dominated the entertainment industry. The band provided the theme song for a short-lived ’60s sitcom that few have heard of today.
The Beach Boys’ massive musical success, including dozens of hit songs and best-selling albums
The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 and were composed of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. Brian was the creative mastermind behind the group’s music, while dad Murry Wilson managed them.
The group dominated the charts in the ’60s with hit singles like “Surfin’ U.S.A,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” and “California Girls.” The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and still tour today.
The Beach Boys provided the theme song for ‘Karen,’ a one-season sitcom from the ’60s
Undeniably,...
The Beach Boys’ massive musical success, including dozens of hit songs and best-selling albums
The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 and were composed of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. Brian was the creative mastermind behind the group’s music, while dad Murry Wilson managed them.
The group dominated the charts in the ’60s with hit singles like “Surfin’ U.S.A,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” and “California Girls.” The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and still tour today.
The Beach Boys provided the theme song for ‘Karen,’ a one-season sitcom from the ’60s
Undeniably,...
- 3/8/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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