The premise of the 1977 sitcom "Three's Company" -- adapted from the 1973 British series "Man About the House" -- would likely never fly in 2024. Roommates Janet (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy (Suzanne Somers) require a third roommate to pay rent in their expensive Santa Monica apartment. They stumble across Jack Tripper (John Ritter), an aspiring culinary student whom they get along with. It so happens, though, that the building's landlord, Mr. Roper (Normal Fell), is ultra-conservative and refuses to let unmarried men and women share his apartments. To get around this contrived contingency, Janet and Chrissy tell Mr. Roper that Jack is gay. This satisfies the landlord but opens Jack up to homophobic jibes.
Fell eventually left the series and was replaced by the high-strung Mr. Furley, played by Don Knotts. Mr. Furley, it seems, required the charade to continue. Somers also left the show in its last two seasons and was...
Fell eventually left the series and was replaced by the high-strung Mr. Furley, played by Don Knotts. Mr. Furley, it seems, required the charade to continue. Somers also left the show in its last two seasons and was...
- 3/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Let's Potato Chip Theory connects popular TV shows using a shared prop, like Community, Iasip, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Shows using Let's Potato Chips imply a shared TV universe that may have a dark ending hinted by sci-fi and fantasy elements. The prop started as a money-saving trick to avoid royalties and could connect unrelated shows in a shared universe.
A surprising amount of fan-favorite TV comedies might all take place in a single shared universe thanks to a notable prop that appears across all of them. Crossovers have long been a popular source of fan theories, often working to connect all sorts of shows and movies to one another. The high-profile success of franchises with numerous in-universe connections like the MCU reinforced this in modern pop culture. Shared superhero universe proved that a good source of connective storytelling can generate far-reaching franchises, which set off a deluge of other similar...
A surprising amount of fan-favorite TV comedies might all take place in a single shared universe thanks to a notable prop that appears across all of them. Crossovers have long been a popular source of fan theories, often working to connect all sorts of shows and movies to one another. The high-profile success of franchises with numerous in-universe connections like the MCU reinforced this in modern pop culture. Shared superhero universe proved that a good source of connective storytelling can generate far-reaching franchises, which set off a deluge of other similar...
- 3/15/2024
- by Brandon Zachary
- ScreenRant.com
Tony Goldwyn is a true-blue network guy.
Taking over the prosecutor’s office for “Law & Order” in Season 23, the steely actor is set to debut District Attorney Nicholas Baxter on the revived legal drama Thursday, March 14 at 8 p.m. Et. The character introduction comes just two weeks after Sam Waterston stepped down as the legendary Jack McCoy. For his final appearance at NBC in Episode 4 “The Last Dance,” the iconic Da sacrificed his reelection campaign to fight corruption in the mayor’s office. Leaving his post after 30 years, McCoy assured his colleagues that the next Da would be an even stronger legal mind.
Replacing Waterston won’t be easy. The 83-year-old’s retirement from the series created a major vacancy in TV’s most famous police procedural. And that’s a genre already difficult to keep compelling in an increasingly divided America. “Law & Order” is still doing well in the ratings,...
Taking over the prosecutor’s office for “Law & Order” in Season 23, the steely actor is set to debut District Attorney Nicholas Baxter on the revived legal drama Thursday, March 14 at 8 p.m. Et. The character introduction comes just two weeks after Sam Waterston stepped down as the legendary Jack McCoy. For his final appearance at NBC in Episode 4 “The Last Dance,” the iconic Da sacrificed his reelection campaign to fight corruption in the mayor’s office. Leaving his post after 30 years, McCoy assured his colleagues that the next Da would be an even stronger legal mind.
Replacing Waterston won’t be easy. The 83-year-old’s retirement from the series created a major vacancy in TV’s most famous police procedural. And that’s a genre already difficult to keep compelling in an increasingly divided America. “Law & Order” is still doing well in the ratings,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
St. Elsewhere may have been all in Tommy's mind, creating a mind-bending theory on the show's reality. The dream theory extends to other TV series connected to St. Elsewhere characters, creating a complex web. While the truth remains ambiguous, the impact of St. Elsewhere's dream theory on TV history is undeniable.
Medical dramas have been a fixture of TV for nearly as long as TV has existed. One stalwart of the 1980s was St. Elsewhere, which ran on NBC from 1982 to 1988. The show followed several experienced doctors and medical professionals as they trained up-and-coming interns in a struggling Boston hospital. The show earned praise for its realism and was a hit in the younger audience demographic.
The show featured a sprawling main cast that included names such as Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, William Daniels, Mark Harmon, Bruce Greenwood, Alfre Woodard, and Denzel Washington, among dozens of others. St. Elsewhere...
Medical dramas have been a fixture of TV for nearly as long as TV has existed. One stalwart of the 1980s was St. Elsewhere, which ran on NBC from 1982 to 1988. The show followed several experienced doctors and medical professionals as they trained up-and-coming interns in a struggling Boston hospital. The show earned praise for its realism and was a hit in the younger audience demographic.
The show featured a sprawling main cast that included names such as Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, William Daniels, Mark Harmon, Bruce Greenwood, Alfre Woodard, and Denzel Washington, among dozens of others. St. Elsewhere...
- 3/12/2024
- by Adam Brown
- MovieWeb
Jean Allison, a television star who notched appearances in more than 80 series, has died. She was 94 years old. Allison’s family said that the actor — who lived in Rancho Palos Verdes, California — died on February 28, according to The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death has been announced. Across her 27-year screen career, Allison starred in episodes of Maverick, Bonanza, Perry Mason, 77 Sunset Strip, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gunsmoke, Adam-12, Ironside, and St. Elsewhere, among many others. She also hit the big screen in the 1958 film Edge of Fury, in which she played a woman pursued by Michael Higgins’ psychopathic character. Her other film credits include The Devil’s Partner (as seen above), The Steagle, Bad Company, and Hardcore. Allison was born and raised in New York, attending Harmony High School in Tarrytown and Adelphi College in Garden City. An agent signed Allison after seeing her perform in the...
- 3/9/2024
- TV Insider
Jean Allison, the familiar character actress who appeared on dozens of TV shows, from Have Gun — Will Travel, Bonanza, Hawaiian Eye and The Rifleman to McCloud, Adam-12, The Waltons and Highway to Heaven, has died. She was 94.
Allison, a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, died Feb. 28, her family announced.
Allison made her big-screen debut as a woman menaced by a psychopath (Michael Higgins) in the United Artists drama Edge of Fury (1958), and her film résumé also included The Devil’s Partner (1960), Paul Sylbert’s The Steagle (1971), Robert Benton’s Bad Company (1972) and Paul Schrader’s Hardcore (1979).
Born in New York on Oct. 24, 1929, Allison attended Marymount High School in Tarrytown, New York, and Adelphi College, also in New York.
While appearing on stage in the Patricia Joudry drama Teach Me How to Cry, she was spotted and signed by agent Doovid Barskin. Her first TV gig came in 1957 on CBS’ General Electric Theater.
Allison, a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, died Feb. 28, her family announced.
Allison made her big-screen debut as a woman menaced by a psychopath (Michael Higgins) in the United Artists drama Edge of Fury (1958), and her film résumé also included The Devil’s Partner (1960), Paul Sylbert’s The Steagle (1971), Robert Benton’s Bad Company (1972) and Paul Schrader’s Hardcore (1979).
Born in New York on Oct. 24, 1929, Allison attended Marymount High School in Tarrytown, New York, and Adelphi College, also in New York.
While appearing on stage in the Patricia Joudry drama Teach Me How to Cry, she was spotted and signed by agent Doovid Barskin. Her first TV gig came in 1957 on CBS’ General Electric Theater.
- 3/8/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eighties television was a land of new ideas that hadn’t been seen before. It was also a place where old tropes were made shiny and new with a modern sheen that intrigued audiences and would produce classics like the hospital drama St. Elsewhere and the crime drama Hill Street Blues.
It would be a humdinger of a decade within the genre of mystery and detectives. It would see the return of the iconic detective Mike Hammer in a new series and would also bring us the dramedy Moonlighting. We’d also be treated to one of the greatest performances of Sherlock Holmes ever with the amazing Jeremy Brett.
It would also bring us a female detective who, in a world filled with male counterparts, couldn’t catch a break until she made up her own male counterpart in a boss named Remington Steele. The rest, as they say, is history,...
It would be a humdinger of a decade within the genre of mystery and detectives. It would see the return of the iconic detective Mike Hammer in a new series and would also bring us the dramedy Moonlighting. We’d also be treated to one of the greatest performances of Sherlock Holmes ever with the amazing Jeremy Brett.
It would also bring us a female detective who, in a world filled with male counterparts, couldn’t catch a break until she made up her own male counterpart in a boss named Remington Steele. The rest, as they say, is history,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
David Boreanaz got his start as the brooding vampire Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which defined the genre and influenced future vampire bad boy characters. Boreanaz broke into the world of procedural TV with his role as FBI agent Seeley Booth in Bones, showcasing his range as an actor. Currently, Boreanaz is gaining recognition as the fierce leader Jason Hayes in Seal Team, proving his versatility and solidifying his status as a prolific television actor.
Starring in a procedural TV show can give many actors their breakout roles, turning them into international stars. Actors like Matthew Gray Gubler, Pauley Perette, Mariska Hargitay, and Emily Deschanel rose to stardom thanks to their roles in shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, Law & Order, and Bones. The stars of these series often make a name for themselves exclusively through their work as Detective So and So. However, there are other times when...
Starring in a procedural TV show can give many actors their breakout roles, turning them into international stars. Actors like Matthew Gray Gubler, Pauley Perette, Mariska Hargitay, and Emily Deschanel rose to stardom thanks to their roles in shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, Law & Order, and Bones. The stars of these series often make a name for themselves exclusively through their work as Detective So and So. However, there are other times when...
- 2/7/2024
- by Florencia Aberastury, Savannah Henley-Rayve
- Comic Book Resources
Carla Guigino's involvement creates an opportunity for familiar faces in Flanagan's adaptation of The Dark Tower. Bruce Greenwood's experience with supernatural creatures makes him an excellent choice for the role of Father Callahan. Zach Gilford's portrayal of realistic struggles in Midnight Mass would serve well in depicting Eddie Dean's challenges with addiction and loss.
Mike Flanagan is perhaps the single most accomplished and adept Stephen King adapter ever, and his cast of regular collaborators present some interesting opportunities to cast his latest project, The Dark Tower. The beloved book series had been partially adapted before as a woefully underwhelming film, 2017's The Dark Tower, but Flanagan's track record with King's properties promises a more faithful version of the story. The episodic format will also be more fitting of the seven-book series, giving more time for characters to develop.
Already, actress Carla Guigino has teased involvement in The Dark Tower,...
Mike Flanagan is perhaps the single most accomplished and adept Stephen King adapter ever, and his cast of regular collaborators present some interesting opportunities to cast his latest project, The Dark Tower. The beloved book series had been partially adapted before as a woefully underwhelming film, 2017's The Dark Tower, but Flanagan's track record with King's properties promises a more faithful version of the story. The episodic format will also be more fitting of the seven-book series, giving more time for characters to develop.
Already, actress Carla Guigino has teased involvement in The Dark Tower,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Alexander Valentino
- ScreenRant.com
For a character who is at the center of one full-length story, The Maltese Falcon, Sam Spade is as iconic as it gets in the world of detective fiction. Dashiell Hammett’s book, and John Huston’s 1941 movie adaptation with Humphrey Bogart, loom impossibly large over the gumshoe genre, to the point where Spade is just as famous as Philip Marlowe and Mike Hammer, who have appeared in far more novels and films over the years.
But the Sam Spade who appears in the new miniseries Monsieur Spade is not...
But the Sam Spade who appears in the new miniseries Monsieur Spade is not...
- 1/13/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee's collaborations span multiple genres and have cultural and cinematic significance. "Mo' Better Blues" received mixed reviews, but showcased Lee's signature camerawork and Washington's acting talent. "Malcolm X" was a critically acclaimed biographical epic that earned accolades and preservation in the National Film Registry.
Distinguished by the talent and versatility of two of Hollywood's biggest names, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee collaborations are film treasures to behold despite varying to some degree of notability. The duo share a catalog that grew from the 1990 musical comedy Mo' Better Blues, crossed into the drama and biographical epic genres, and concluded in the action-packed heist film Inside Man in 2006. Their near 15-year collaborative history accounts for endeavors into vastly different genres, narratives, and intentions, yet all of their movies share the critical characteristic of being noteworthy in both cultural and cinematic spaces.
Prior to their work together,...
Distinguished by the talent and versatility of two of Hollywood's biggest names, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee collaborations are film treasures to behold despite varying to some degree of notability. The duo share a catalog that grew from the 1990 musical comedy Mo' Better Blues, crossed into the drama and biographical epic genres, and concluded in the action-packed heist film Inside Man in 2006. Their near 15-year collaborative history accounts for endeavors into vastly different genres, narratives, and intentions, yet all of their movies share the critical characteristic of being noteworthy in both cultural and cinematic spaces.
Prior to their work together,...
- 1/7/2024
- by Erin Johnson
- ScreenRant.com
Creating a successful shared universe requires crossovers, similar themes with unique twists, and purpose behind spin-offs. The Cheers universe, with shows like Frasier and Wings, lacks a strong connection compared to the original and feels less cohesive. The Walking Dead universe expands with new spin-offs and rewards viewers with Easter eggs, making the world feel lived in without forcing the concept.
It's not just movies that can have a wide array of projects within the same franchise, television has conquered this arena as well, but not every TV show with a shared universe is created equal. The concept of having multiple television series that all take place in the same universe is not new. Still, the popularity of franchises working this way has exploded in recent years. Using the shared universe format allows for deep focus to be placed on the lore of the world, and expands the opportunities for...
It's not just movies that can have a wide array of projects within the same franchise, television has conquered this arena as well, but not every TV show with a shared universe is created equal. The concept of having multiple television series that all take place in the same universe is not new. Still, the popularity of franchises working this way has exploded in recent years. Using the shared universe format allows for deep focus to be placed on the lore of the world, and expands the opportunities for...
- 1/6/2024
- by Mary Kassel
- ScreenRant.com
Prime Video has quietly uploaded all six seasons of the beloved 1990s show Northern Exposure, allowing viewers to stream it for the first time. The show, which followed a New York City physician moving to a small Alaskan town, became more focused on the ensemble and citizens of Alaska as it went on. Northern Exposure was an awards juggernaut, winning 27 out of 57 nominations and even the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 1992.
A beloved 1990s show, Northern Exposure, is streaming for the first time ever. Co-created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey, who also created shows like St. Elsewhere and I’ll Fly Away, the dramedy ran for six seasons and 110 episodes. It focused on a New York City physician as he moved to a small Alaskan town. Although it has been made available on DVD and Blu-ray, Northern Exposure hasn’t streamed anywhere because of rights issues.
That's now changed,...
A beloved 1990s show, Northern Exposure, is streaming for the first time ever. Co-created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey, who also created shows like St. Elsewhere and I’ll Fly Away, the dramedy ran for six seasons and 110 episodes. It focused on a New York City physician as he moved to a small Alaskan town. Although it has been made available on DVD and Blu-ray, Northern Exposure hasn’t streamed anywhere because of rights issues.
That's now changed,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
- ScreenRant.com
Who’s ready for a return trip to Cicely, Alaska?
After years stuck in streaming limbo, early ’90s classic Northern Exposure — the fifth most sought-after, non-streaming show in a July TVLine poll — is now available to binge Stateside on Prime Video. All six seasons (110 episodes) have quietly been uploaded to the service in high definition and retain their original 4:3 aspect ratio.
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At first glance, it appears two episodes were...
After years stuck in streaming limbo, early ’90s classic Northern Exposure — the fifth most sought-after, non-streaming show in a July TVLine poll — is now available to binge Stateside on Prime Video. All six seasons (110 episodes) have quietly been uploaded to the service in high definition and retain their original 4:3 aspect ratio.
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At first glance, it appears two episodes were...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Chicago – Although Ed Begley Jr. has had hundreds of roles in TV and film, he is most likely best known as an activist for environmental and sustainability concerns. He highlighted his latest book, “To the Temple of Tranquility…and Step on It!” at the Fall 2023 Chicago Humanities Festival, and HollywoodChicago.com got the Exclusive Photos and Interview.
Ed Begley Jr. was born in Los Angeles, the son of character actor Ed Begley and Amanda Huff, who he later learned was not his biological mother. After graduating from Los Angeles Valley College, he began his acting career in the late 1960s. After several smaller roles on TV and films, he landed as a regular on the legendary cult show “St. Elsewhere,” as Doctor Victor Ehrlich. After the series ended memorably, he continued his run in TV and film, including as a series regular on “Gary Unmarried” and in Christopher Guest’s “Best in Show.
Ed Begley Jr. was born in Los Angeles, the son of character actor Ed Begley and Amanda Huff, who he later learned was not his biological mother. After graduating from Los Angeles Valley College, he began his acting career in the late 1960s. After several smaller roles on TV and films, he landed as a regular on the legendary cult show “St. Elsewhere,” as Doctor Victor Ehrlich. After the series ended memorably, he continued his run in TV and film, including as a series regular on “Gary Unmarried” and in Christopher Guest’s “Best in Show.
- 1/2/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Throughout 2023, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 36 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winners at the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and/or Tonys. Here is a closer look at just a few of those we celebrate in our gallery:
Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”
Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...
Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”
Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...
- 12/26/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Nothing defined New Hollywood quite like "The Graduate," and for very good reason. The film was chock full of innovation, from the salacious script to the ground-breaking cinematography, but the movie might be best remembered for its incredible cast. The coming-of-age classic features career-defining performances from Anne Bancroft, already a huge star at the time, and Dustin Hoffman, the best actor ever, in one of the first major roles of his long and storied career.
The 1967 film follows Ben, a recent college graduate (as the film's title implies) with an uncertain future and a community of expectant WASPs to answer to. In his summertime languor, he finds his way into the waiting arms of Mrs. Robinson, a middle-aged family friend who persistently pursues our passive hero into his sexual awakening.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 1967. The world is almost unrecognizable now, and yet, today's 20-somethings can still...
The 1967 film follows Ben, a recent college graduate (as the film's title implies) with an uncertain future and a community of expectant WASPs to answer to. In his summertime languor, he finds his way into the waiting arms of Mrs. Robinson, a middle-aged family friend who persistently pursues our passive hero into his sexual awakening.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 1967. The world is almost unrecognizable now, and yet, today's 20-somethings can still...
- 12/25/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
"Smokey and the Bandit" was a delightful '70s action-comedy movie; it spawned two sequels, the first of which was pretty damn good. For a modern audience looking back, the series was also remarkably star-studded. It featured beloved late actors like Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Patrick McCormick, and Mike Henry, most of whom are still fondly remembered over forty years after the first movie came out. Although the series itself isn't quite as well-known among today's young viewer as we'd probably prefer, most of its cast certainly is.
But what about the actors in the series who are still alive today? What are they up to? Let's check in on the lives and careers of the remaining "Smokey and the Bandit" cast, and see how they're holding up. We might never get to see that Seth MacFarlane-penned revival series we heard about back in 2020, but it's not time to...
But what about the actors in the series who are still alive today? What are they up to? Let's check in on the lives and careers of the remaining "Smokey and the Bandit" cast, and see how they're holding up. We might never get to see that Seth MacFarlane-penned revival series we heard about back in 2020, but it's not time to...
- 12/16/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
After a performance so sinister for its skin-crawling realism in Gerald’s Game and a smaller role in Doctor Sleep, it was past time for Bruce Greenwood to take center stage as part of horror connoisseur Mike Flanagan’s troupe of recurring actors. Greenwood’s been a respected figure in the Canadian film industry for decades and far from ignored by American media, but beyond consistent indie roles, he's nonetheless felt just this side of underutilized. Before assuming Netflix leading man status for The Fall of the House of Usher, wider audiences likely knew him best for his roles in the 1980s television drama St. Elsewhere and director J. J. Abrams' Star Trek movies.
- 12/11/2023
- by Kelcie Mattson
- Collider.com
Few shows in the history of broadcast television can ever claim they were as successful as "M*A*S*H." Based on Richard Hooker's book "Mash: A Novel About Three Army Doctors," and the Robert Altman film that previously adapted that same book, the series aired for 11 seasons on CBS from 1972 to 1983 totaling a whopping 256 episodes. Its series finale remains the most-watched finale of any TV series. Unfortunately, the spin-off "AfterMASH" couldn't recapture that same magic — and the show's creator thinks he knows why.
The spin-off series only lasted two seasons, with the second season having its run cut short after the ratings plummeted. It was a short-lived experiment that failed to live up to its predecessor. In "TV's M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book," author Ed Solomonson spoke with "AfterMASH" co-creator Larry Gelbart, who also developed the original show. When asked about the spin-off, Gelbart first...
The spin-off series only lasted two seasons, with the second season having its run cut short after the ratings plummeted. It was a short-lived experiment that failed to live up to its predecessor. In "TV's M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book," author Ed Solomonson spoke with "AfterMASH" co-creator Larry Gelbart, who also developed the original show. When asked about the spin-off, Gelbart first...
- 12/9/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The intent of THR‘s annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Showrunners is to provide an accurate state of the TV union — a rundown of the writer-producers selling in an increasingly fraught media climate, making culturally relevant and awards-friendly shows and serving the masses at a time when consensus entertainment has all but vanished. It’s also a great opportunity to pick some brains.
Those showrunners who made the 2023 list were polled on a variety of subjects. If Suits can become a streaming hit years after ending, what other shows deserve a similar fate? What IP are they dying to get their hands on? What’s already a pressing issue for the next WGA contract negotiation with the studios? And if they found themselves with a burner social media account, what would they do with it?
Here are some of the best answers to those and more questions.
If I...
Those showrunners who made the 2023 list were polled on a variety of subjects. If Suits can become a streaming hit years after ending, what other shows deserve a similar fate? What IP are they dying to get their hands on? What’s already a pressing issue for the next WGA contract negotiation with the studios? And if they found themselves with a burner social media account, what would they do with it?
Here are some of the best answers to those and more questions.
If I...
- 11/30/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NCIS fans are familiar with Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. He joined the NCIS team in 2003 — and years before that, fans knew him for his dashing good looks. Harmon was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1986, and he had no trouble attracting women. While speaking to the publication, he discussed his brief hookup with star Heather Locklear.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon once said his brief hookup with Heather Locklear wasn’t special
Mark Harmon is known for his time as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS, but true fans of the actor know he was once crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by People. Harmon made viewers swoon after first starring as Dr. Robert Caldwell in St. Elsewhere. His co-star, Cristina Pickles, who played nurse Helen Rosenthal in St. Elsewhere, commented on how women reacted to seeing Harmon.
“Mark’s sensitivity shows through that handsome face, and women love that,...
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon once said his brief hookup with Heather Locklear wasn’t special
Mark Harmon is known for his time as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS, but true fans of the actor know he was once crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by People. Harmon made viewers swoon after first starring as Dr. Robert Caldwell in St. Elsewhere. His co-star, Cristina Pickles, who played nurse Helen Rosenthal in St. Elsewhere, commented on how women reacted to seeing Harmon.
“Mark’s sensitivity shows through that handsome face, and women love that,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ensign Sonya Gomez, played by Lycia Naff, appeared in two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation before returning years later in Star Trek: Lower Decks. Sonya Gomez is a competent and enthusiastic Starfleet officer who helps reactivate shields and rescue Geordi La Forge in her Tng appearances. In Star Trek: Lower Decks, Gomez is now Captain of the USS Archimedes, using her engineering knowledge to overcome challenges and remaining calm in a crisis.
Lycia Naff appears as Ensign Sonya Gomez in two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation before her return to the franchise years later in Star Trek: Lower Decks. Introduced in Tng season 2, episode 16, "Q Who," Ensign Gomez served on the USS Enterprise-d in Engineering under the direct command of Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton). She specializes in antimatter and Geordi requested her for the Enterprise after reading her graduating thesis. "Q Who" not only...
Lycia Naff appears as Ensign Sonya Gomez in two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation before her return to the franchise years later in Star Trek: Lower Decks. Introduced in Tng season 2, episode 16, "Q Who," Ensign Gomez served on the USS Enterprise-d in Engineering under the direct command of Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton). She specializes in antimatter and Geordi requested her for the Enterprise after reading her graduating thesis. "Q Who" not only...
- 11/19/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
TV show finales can make or break a series, especially when they have dark and dramatic themes. The ending becomes the definitive episode and sets the tone for the entire series. Some series finales are controversial and memorable, leaving audiences talking about them for years. Abrupt or tone-shifting endings can have a lasting impact and spark heated conversations among fans. Dark and disturbing endings can be divisive, but they can also convey important messages. Shows like "Dinosaurs" use their finales to send a warning about climate change, while others like "The Wire" highlight the unchanging nature of corruption in law enforcement.
Love them or hate them, a TV show needs a series finale, and sometimes they end on a dark note. There's little harder than saying goodbye to a beloved television show, but everything must come to an end. How the writers and producers choose to end a show says a lot about it,...
Love them or hate them, a TV show needs a series finale, and sometimes they end on a dark note. There's little harder than saying goodbye to a beloved television show, but everything must come to an end. How the writers and producers choose to end a show says a lot about it,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Mary Kassel
- ScreenRant.com
In the wake of Piper Laurie’s death over the weekend, Kyle MacLachlan is remembering his Twin Peaks co-star’s “caring presence” and “vivacious energy.”
“It’s never easy losing a member of the Twin Peaks family, and the passing of Piper Laurie is no different,” the actor behind Agent Dale Cooper shared on Instagram Tuesday. “She was such a caring presence [and] incredible force on screen. The vivacious energy she brought to Catherine [Martell] will live on forever. Sending love to her family, friends, [and] fans.”
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“It’s never easy losing a member of the Twin Peaks family, and the passing of Piper Laurie is no different,” the actor behind Agent Dale Cooper shared on Instagram Tuesday. “She was such a caring presence [and] incredible force on screen. The vivacious energy she brought to Catherine [Martell] will live on forever. Sending love to her family, friends, [and] fans.”
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- 10/17/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
The decade of the 1980s threw a little bit of everything at us when it came to television genres. There were police procedurals like Hill Street Blues, mindless action fare like The A-Team and Knight Rider, medical dramas including St. Elsewhere, and of course, the uber-popular wealthy family nighttime soaps Dallas, Dynasty, and Falcon Crest. But among all these various styles of hour-long serials, there was one show that stood out from the rest for being the perfect combination of all of them, yet a unicorn unto itself: the Glenn Gordon Caron-created mystery comedy series Moonlighting.
- 10/16/2023
- by Jeffrey Speicher
- Collider.com
The 1980s were a junky era for film and television. Once the studios and networks figured out what kinds of formulas American audiences were keen on after Vietnam, Watergate, and the election of Ronald Reagan reshaped the country's psyche, they exploited them relentlessly. One particularly reliable genre of sorts was the gung-ho, men-on-a-mission actioner where outnumbered, yet armed-to-the-teeth heroes resourcefully defeated equally well-armed bad guys.
When these projects were made for the big screen, studios piled on the red meat. Scads of folks got shot, stabbed, and blown up, and the directors didn't skimp on the viscera. These were the hardest of the hard R-rated movies of the decade, and they made heaps of money.
At a network level, television was still cinema's less-appreciated little brother in the 1980s. Sitcoms were king, while hour-long dramas tended toward soapiness or murder-of-the-week mysteries. There were very fine shows that worked within these parameters,...
When these projects were made for the big screen, studios piled on the red meat. Scads of folks got shot, stabbed, and blown up, and the directors didn't skimp on the viscera. These were the hardest of the hard R-rated movies of the decade, and they made heaps of money.
At a network level, television was still cinema's less-appreciated little brother in the 1980s. Sitcoms were king, while hour-long dramas tended toward soapiness or murder-of-the-week mysteries. There were very fine shows that worked within these parameters,...
- 10/15/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Piper Laurie, best known for her work on Twin Peaks and Carrie, has died.
She was 91.
According to Variety, the actress had been ill for a long time.
Laurie's manager, Marion Rosenberg, told the outlet that Laurie was "A beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time."
She played Catherine Martell on Twin Peaks, the iconic ABC drama from David Lynch.
Although Catherine perished during the show's freshman season, Lynch wanted Piper to return to the show in some capacity, and she was brought back under the disguise of Mr. Tojamura.
Piper's involvement in the second season was shrouded in secrecy, with her name kept out of the opening credits and the cast being kept out of the loop, believing Piper to be an actor named Fumio Yamaguchi.
"'What kind of man is going to be up to you,'" Piper claimed Lynch said he told her,...
She was 91.
According to Variety, the actress had been ill for a long time.
Laurie's manager, Marion Rosenberg, told the outlet that Laurie was "A beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time."
She played Catherine Martell on Twin Peaks, the iconic ABC drama from David Lynch.
Although Catherine perished during the show's freshman season, Lynch wanted Piper to return to the show in some capacity, and she was brought back under the disguise of Mr. Tojamura.
Piper's involvement in the second season was shrouded in secrecy, with her name kept out of the opening credits and the cast being kept out of the loop, believing Piper to be an actor named Fumio Yamaguchi.
"'What kind of man is going to be up to you,'" Piper claimed Lynch said he told her,...
- 10/15/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Bloody Disgusting has learned the sad news tonight that three-time Academy Award nominated acting legend Piper Laurie has passed away. The actress was 91 years old.
Los Angeles Times reports, “Still acting until late in life, Piper Laurie died Saturday morning in Los Angeles, her manager confirmed. An exact cause of death was not given.”
One of the films that earned Piper Laurie an Oscar nomination was Brian De Palma’s Carrie, the iconic 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel. Laurie played Margaret White in the film, the mother of lead character Carrie White and the true villain of the horror classic.
Piper Laurie was also nominated for Academy Awards before and after her role in Carrie, first for The Hustler in 1962 and then later for Children of a Lesser God in 1987.
Horror fans will also remember Piper Laurie for her roles in “Twin Peaks” and the 1998 movie The Faculty,...
Los Angeles Times reports, “Still acting until late in life, Piper Laurie died Saturday morning in Los Angeles, her manager confirmed. An exact cause of death was not given.”
One of the films that earned Piper Laurie an Oscar nomination was Brian De Palma’s Carrie, the iconic 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel. Laurie played Margaret White in the film, the mother of lead character Carrie White and the true villain of the horror classic.
Piper Laurie was also nominated for Academy Awards before and after her role in Carrie, first for The Hustler in 1962 and then later for Children of a Lesser God in 1987.
Horror fans will also remember Piper Laurie for her roles in “Twin Peaks” and the 1998 movie The Faculty,...
- 10/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Piper Laurie, the actress who captivated audiences as Catherine Martell in "Twin Peaks" and terrified them as Margaret White in "Carrie," has died. The Hollywood Reporter has just confirmed that the actor passed away this morning at the age of 91.
The three-time Oscar nominee began her acting career during high school, signing a contract with Universal in 1949 and starring opposite Ronald Reagan in her on-screen debut, "Louisa." From there, the actress began working steadily, starring opposite Tony Curtis several times and appearing in 14 Universal movies (typically in the starring role) in just 7 years. Eventually, as THR notes, Laurie desperately wanted out of her contract, and her agent was able to extricate her from a deal that was keeping truly challenging roles at arm's length.
After leaving Universal, Laurie made one of the most memorable moves in her career with her turn in "The Hustler," an acclaimed movie about a pool...
The three-time Oscar nominee began her acting career during high school, signing a contract with Universal in 1949 and starring opposite Ronald Reagan in her on-screen debut, "Louisa." From there, the actress began working steadily, starring opposite Tony Curtis several times and appearing in 14 Universal movies (typically in the starring role) in just 7 years. Eventually, as THR notes, Laurie desperately wanted out of her contract, and her agent was able to extricate her from a deal that was keeping truly challenging roles at arm's length.
After leaving Universal, Laurie made one of the most memorable moves in her career with her turn in "The Hustler," an acclaimed movie about a pool...
- 10/14/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Accomplished actor Piper Laurie, known for her Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning work, has sadly passed away.
Per THR, Laurie died on Saturday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 91. A representative for the actor noted that Laurie "had not been well for some time." Survivors include Laurie's daughter, Anna.
Laurie has been widely celebrated for her work as an actor. One of her most popular roles was as Margaret White, mother to Sissy Spacek's titular character, in Brian De Palma's 1976 film Carrie, an adaptation of a Stephen King novel. For the role, Laurie had been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. That followed a previous nomination for Best Actress with her role opposite Paul Newman in 1961's The Hustler. Laurie would later earn a third Oscar nomination with her role in the 1986 movie Children of a Lesser God.
With her small screen work, Laurie is also an Emmy winner.
Per THR, Laurie died on Saturday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 91. A representative for the actor noted that Laurie "had not been well for some time." Survivors include Laurie's daughter, Anna.
Laurie has been widely celebrated for her work as an actor. One of her most popular roles was as Margaret White, mother to Sissy Spacek's titular character, in Brian De Palma's 1976 film Carrie, an adaptation of a Stephen King novel. For the role, Laurie had been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. That followed a previous nomination for Best Actress with her role opposite Paul Newman in 1961's The Hustler. Laurie would later earn a third Oscar nomination with her role in the 1986 movie Children of a Lesser God.
With her small screen work, Laurie is also an Emmy winner.
- 10/14/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Piper Laurie, known for her roles in Carrie and Twin Peaks, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of over 100 movie and TV projects. The news of her death was confirmed by her ex-husband Joe Morganstern, with no information available yet about the cause of her passing. Laurie's portrayal of religious zealot mother Margaret in Carrie and treacherous mill worker Catherine Martell in Twin Peaks cemented her status as an iconic actor in the industry.
After a seven-decade-long career, Piper Laurie has sadly died. The actor, who appeared in more than 100 movie and television projects over the course of her career, is perhaps best known for playing Carrie White's religious zealot mother Margaret in Brian De Palma's iconic 1976 Stephen King adaptation Carrie. She is also well known for being a part of the Twin Peaks cast, playing treacherous mill worker Catherine Martell on 27 episodes...
After a seven-decade-long career, Piper Laurie has sadly died. The actor, who appeared in more than 100 movie and television projects over the course of her career, is perhaps best known for playing Carrie White's religious zealot mother Margaret in Brian De Palma's iconic 1976 Stephen King adaptation Carrie. She is also well known for being a part of the Twin Peaks cast, playing treacherous mill worker Catherine Martell on 27 episodes...
- 10/14/2023
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant.com
Piper Laurie, a three-time Academy Award nominee whose TV credits include the role of Twin Peak’s Catherine Martell, died on Saturday morning. She was 91.
Laurie’s manager Marion Rosenberg confirmed the news of her death to our sister site Variety, calling her a “beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time.”
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Laurie’s breakout acting role was in 1950’s Louisa, which starred Ronald Reagan. She...
Laurie’s manager Marion Rosenberg confirmed the news of her death to our sister site Variety, calling her a “beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time.”
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Laurie’s breakout acting role was in 1950’s Louisa, which starred Ronald Reagan. She...
- 10/14/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Piper Laurie, who blossomed as an actress only after extricating herself from the studio system and went on to rack up three Oscar nominations, has died. She was 91.
Laurie’s manager Marion Rosenberg confirmed the news to Variety, writing, “A beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time.”
Laurie scored her first Oscar nomination for her work opposite Paul Newman in 1961’s classic poolhall drama “The Hustler,” in which she played an alcoholic who memorably tells Newman’s character, “Look, I’ve got troubles and I think maybe you’ve got troubles. Maybe it’d be better if we just leave each other alone.”
Though she informally retired to raise a family for more than a decade, she returned to film and television in the mid-’70s and racked up an impressive roster of characterizations, including Oscar-nominated turns in “Carrie” and in “Children of a Lesser God,...
Laurie’s manager Marion Rosenberg confirmed the news to Variety, writing, “A beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time.”
Laurie scored her first Oscar nomination for her work opposite Paul Newman in 1961’s classic poolhall drama “The Hustler,” in which she played an alcoholic who memorably tells Newman’s character, “Look, I’ve got troubles and I think maybe you’ve got troubles. Maybe it’d be better if we just leave each other alone.”
Though she informally retired to raise a family for more than a decade, she returned to film and television in the mid-’70s and racked up an impressive roster of characterizations, including Oscar-nominated turns in “Carrie” and in “Children of a Lesser God,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
The most common criticism levied against NBC’s Community during its chaotic and generally acclaimed six-season run was that it was all snark and no heart. It’s a complaint that’s been levied at many self-aware, pop culture-literate works by Gen Xers. But in this case, it was flat-out wrong. Threaded alongside creator Dan Harmon’s meta-sitcom-as-sitcom commentary was a poignant and gut-twisting look at loneliness and purpose that suggested that even being part of a co-dependent hot mess of a friend group was better than navigating life solo.
By the final episode, the writers had turned their half-hour sitcom about seven maladjusted people in a study group at Greendale Community College into a sandbox in which they could do everything from riff on conspiracy theories, fanboy over Ken Burns and The Wire, and eventually question the nature of reality. The series was arch and arty but goofy as well.
By the final episode, the writers had turned their half-hour sitcom about seven maladjusted people in a study group at Greendale Community College into a sandbox in which they could do everything from riff on conspiracy theories, fanboy over Ken Burns and The Wire, and eventually question the nature of reality. The series was arch and arty but goofy as well.
- 10/5/2023
- by Chris Barsanti
- Slant Magazine
Denzel Washington's career spans nearly five decades and includes films, shows, voice work, narration, and theater, but he has largely preferred movies and has over 50 feature-length titles listed on his resume. Despite his impressive career and numerous accolades, not all of Washington's movies have aged well or received critical acclaim. Some notable disappointments include Heart Condition, Virtuosity, and Carbon Copy. While Washington has had his fair share of less successful films, he has also starred in cult classics and well-regarded movies, such as The Book of Eli, The Preacher's Wife, and The Mighty Quinn, which showcase his versatility as an actor.
A star of Denzel Washington's caliber needs no introduction; everyone has likely seen at least one of his movies–some, however, have definitely aged better than others. Having taken up acting at the age of 23, Washington had to suffer through a few cinematic disasters until better and richer roles came his way.
A star of Denzel Washington's caliber needs no introduction; everyone has likely seen at least one of his movies–some, however, have definitely aged better than others. Having taken up acting at the age of 23, Washington had to suffer through a few cinematic disasters until better and richer roles came his way.
- 9/22/2023
- by SR Staff
- ScreenRant.com
Denzel Washington's newest film, Gladiator 2, will finally give him the serious spotlight after a 15-year streak without a major role. American Gangster is currently Washington's highest-grossing film, but it actually didn't gross as much as other movies of that year. Gladiator 2 is highly anticipated and is expected to easily become Washington's highest-grossing film, possibly even surpassing the success of the original Gladiator.
For four decades, Denzel Washington has awed audiences with his incredible and iconic performances, and now, he will get to see some serious spotlight again with his newest film, Gladiator 2, breaking a streak that has lasted over fifteen years. Denzel Washington began his on-screen acting career in 1977, but his first big break came in 1982 when he earned the role of Dr. Phillip Chandler in NBC's medical drama, St. Elsewhere. From there, Washington established himself as a serious dramatic actor with major roles...
For four decades, Denzel Washington has awed audiences with his incredible and iconic performances, and now, he will get to see some serious spotlight again with his newest film, Gladiator 2, breaking a streak that has lasted over fifteen years. Denzel Washington began his on-screen acting career in 1977, but his first big break came in 1982 when he earned the role of Dr. Phillip Chandler in NBC's medical drama, St. Elsewhere. From there, Washington established himself as a serious dramatic actor with major roles...
- 9/11/2023
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
Marcia DeRousse, who came to the aid of the supernatural as Dr. Patricia Ludwig on the HBO drama True Blood, died Saturday in Altadena after a long illness, a publicist announced. She was 70.
She wrote on Facebook in April that a fall in her doctor’s office was going to “lead to my death,” adding that the spill “caused my hiatal hernia to move to an area where it is now dangerous.”
The 4-foot-4 DeRousse made her big-screen debut alongside fellow little person Billy Barty in the Warner Bros. film Under the Rainbow (1981), also starring Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher. She also was in the movies Tiptoes (2002) and D.J. Caruso’s The Disappointments Room (2016).
DeRousse appeared on episodes on the Alan Ball-created True Blood during its second, fourth and seventh seasons.
A native of Doniphan, Missouri, DeRousse graduated from the University of Missouri and came to Los Angeles with...
She wrote on Facebook in April that a fall in her doctor’s office was going to “lead to my death,” adding that the spill “caused my hiatal hernia to move to an area where it is now dangerous.”
The 4-foot-4 DeRousse made her big-screen debut alongside fellow little person Billy Barty in the Warner Bros. film Under the Rainbow (1981), also starring Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher. She also was in the movies Tiptoes (2002) and D.J. Caruso’s The Disappointments Room (2016).
DeRousse appeared on episodes on the Alan Ball-created True Blood during its second, fourth and seventh seasons.
A native of Doniphan, Missouri, DeRousse graduated from the University of Missouri and came to Los Angeles with...
- 9/5/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marcia de Rousse, who recurred as Dr. Ludwig on HBO’s True Blood and appeared with Kate Beckinsale in The Disappointments Room, has died. She was 70. Her reps at Beverly Hecht Agency said she died September 2 after a long illness.
The diminutive De Rousse got her start in the 1981 Chevy Chase-Carrie Fisher comedy Under the Rainbow and went on to appear in episodes of The Fall Guy and St. Elsewhere during that decade. She had a few roles in the 2000s before being cast in True Blood as Dr. Patricia Ludwig, who treated illnesses acquired by supernatural beings. She appeared in three episodes from the second, fourth and seventh season, last seen fleeing at the mention of Niall Brigant’s name.
In The Disappointments Room, de Rousse played a local historian who informs Blacker Estate buyer Dana (Beckinsale) that her new house’s previous occupants had a secret “disappointments room” in the attic,...
The diminutive De Rousse got her start in the 1981 Chevy Chase-Carrie Fisher comedy Under the Rainbow and went on to appear in episodes of The Fall Guy and St. Elsewhere during that decade. She had a few roles in the 2000s before being cast in True Blood as Dr. Patricia Ludwig, who treated illnesses acquired by supernatural beings. She appeared in three episodes from the second, fourth and seventh season, last seen fleeing at the mention of Niall Brigant’s name.
In The Disappointments Room, de Rousse played a local historian who informs Blacker Estate buyer Dana (Beckinsale) that her new house’s previous occupants had a secret “disappointments room” in the attic,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Sound of Freedom director Alejandro Monteverde is reteaming with Angel Studios. The outfit will release his next movie, Cabrini on March 8, 2024.
Angels Studios and Monteverde had monumental success this past summer as the anti-child trafficking movie, Sound of Freedom, racked up $180M at the domestic B.O. The pic is rolling out overseas.
Deadline first told you about Cabrini, which tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, a poor, audacious Italian immigrant who became one of the great entrepreneurs of the 19th century. Through her willpower, courage, compassion, and business skill, she overcame sexism and violent anti-Italian bigotry while fighting against an establishment seeking to hold her back.
Pic stars Cristiana Dell’Anna as Cabrini, John Lithgow (Footloose), David Morse, Giancarol Giannini and Federico Castelluccio (The Sopranos)
“Francesca Cabrini is one of the most inspiring and influential figures in modern history,...
Angels Studios and Monteverde had monumental success this past summer as the anti-child trafficking movie, Sound of Freedom, racked up $180M at the domestic B.O. The pic is rolling out overseas.
Deadline first told you about Cabrini, which tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, a poor, audacious Italian immigrant who became one of the great entrepreneurs of the 19th century. Through her willpower, courage, compassion, and business skill, she overcame sexism and violent anti-Italian bigotry while fighting against an establishment seeking to hold her back.
Pic stars Cristiana Dell’Anna as Cabrini, John Lithgow (Footloose), David Morse, Giancarol Giannini and Federico Castelluccio (The Sopranos)
“Francesca Cabrini is one of the most inspiring and influential figures in modern history,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Marcia de Rousse, a veteran actress with a scene-stealing turn on HBO's True Blood, has died.
Variety reports that de Rousse died from a long illness in Altadena, Calif., on Saturday, September 2.
The actress had been vocal with fans on Facebook about her health issues, revealing in April that she'd suffered a fall at her doctor's office.
"Who knew a fall in my doctor's office would lead to my death? It caused my hiatal hernia to move to an area where it is now dangerous," she wrote.
"Can't eat, can't breathe, just general misery," de Rousse added.
"Palliative care comes soon, and we wait to turn into hospice and then to die."
"Thank you all for being great friends. Love to you."
de Rousse played Dr. Patricia Ludwig on True Blood, a doctor who is called in when there's a medical emergency for supernatural beings.
Her first appearance on True Blood...
Variety reports that de Rousse died from a long illness in Altadena, Calif., on Saturday, September 2.
The actress had been vocal with fans on Facebook about her health issues, revealing in April that she'd suffered a fall at her doctor's office.
"Who knew a fall in my doctor's office would lead to my death? It caused my hiatal hernia to move to an area where it is now dangerous," she wrote.
"Can't eat, can't breathe, just general misery," de Rousse added.
"Palliative care comes soon, and we wait to turn into hospice and then to die."
"Thank you all for being great friends. Love to you."
de Rousse played Dr. Patricia Ludwig on True Blood, a doctor who is called in when there's a medical emergency for supernatural beings.
Her first appearance on True Blood...
- 9/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Marcia de Rousse, who played Dr. Ludwig on the HBO original series “True Blood,” died in Altadena, Calif., on Saturday from a long illness, her agency told Variety. She was 70.
De Rousse was born in Doniphan, Mo., and graduated from the University of Missouri.
She was known for her role as Dr. Patricia Ludwig, a doctor for supernatural beings, in three episodes of “True Blood.” She first appeared in Season 2 on the episode “Scratches,” and later worked on the drama series’ fourth and seventh seasons. Her other television credits include “St. Elsewhere,” “The Fall Guy” and “Schoooled.”
On the film side, de Rousse worked on the 2003 dramedy “Tiptoes,” starring Gary Oldman, Kate Beckinsale, Patricia Arquette, Matthew McConaughey and Peter Dinklage. She played Kathleen in the film.
De Rousse made her feature film debut as a Hotel Rainbow guest in 1981’s “Under the Rainbow,” directed by Steve Rash. Set in 1938, the...
De Rousse was born in Doniphan, Mo., and graduated from the University of Missouri.
She was known for her role as Dr. Patricia Ludwig, a doctor for supernatural beings, in three episodes of “True Blood.” She first appeared in Season 2 on the episode “Scratches,” and later worked on the drama series’ fourth and seventh seasons. Her other television credits include “St. Elsewhere,” “The Fall Guy” and “Schoooled.”
On the film side, de Rousse worked on the 2003 dramedy “Tiptoes,” starring Gary Oldman, Kate Beckinsale, Patricia Arquette, Matthew McConaughey and Peter Dinklage. She played Kathleen in the film.
De Rousse made her feature film debut as a Hotel Rainbow guest in 1981’s “Under the Rainbow,” directed by Steve Rash. Set in 1938, the...
- 9/4/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Cheers, a beloved sitcom, has spawned various spinoffs and crossovers like Frasier, Wings, The Tortellis, and St. Elsewhere, creating a Cheers cinematic universe. Frasier, a spinoff of Cheers, introduced the character Frasier Crane and entertained audiences for 20 years, showcasing his character development and ongoing storylines. Wings, although not a direct spinoff, is connected to Cheers through shared creators and occasional appearances by characters from the original show, giving it a subtle link to the Cheers universe.
Cheers is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, and many do not know that there are actually a number of spinoffs and crossovers that spawned from it. Set in Boston at a bar named Cheers, the show depicts the lives of its staff and frequent visitors. Running for 11 seasons, the show became one of the most popular American sitcoms of the '80s and '90s.
Considering that Cheers' was full of popular and dynamic characters,...
Cheers is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, and many do not know that there are actually a number of spinoffs and crossovers that spawned from it. Set in Boston at a bar named Cheers, the show depicts the lives of its staff and frequent visitors. Running for 11 seasons, the show became one of the most popular American sitcoms of the '80s and '90s.
Considering that Cheers' was full of popular and dynamic characters,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Aleena Malik
- ScreenRant.com
Spock (Leonard Nimoy) has long been one of the most popular characters of the Star Trek universe, and just like Spock himself, his parents have been played by several actors across the Star Trek franchise. Spock's Vulcan father, Sarek, and his human mother, Amanda Grayson, were both introduced in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Journey to Babel." Sarek served as a Vulcan Ambassador for the United Federation of Planets and as a representative on the Federation Council, while Amanda worked as a teacher and assisted Sarek with his diplomatic duties.
As established in Star Trek: Discovery, Sarek and Amanda adopted the young human Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) after her parents were killed by Klingons. Sarek had also had a son named Sybok with a Vulcan princess before he met and married Amanda. Sarek and Amanda raised Spock, Sybok, and Michael on Vulcan. After Spock decided to attend...
As established in Star Trek: Discovery, Sarek and Amanda adopted the young human Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) after her parents were killed by Klingons. Sarek had also had a son named Sybok with a Vulcan princess before he met and married Amanda. Sarek and Amanda raised Spock, Sybok, and Michael on Vulcan. After Spock decided to attend...
- 7/11/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
In Hollywood it only takes one role to turn you into an icon, and one moment to take it all away. Long before cancel culture was a phrase, one iconic celebrity had a meltdown of epic proportions that helped usher in the age of the viral video. As many TV stars have found out, life after a hugely successful show can be quite tough for some. With Julia Louis-Dreyfus winning countless Emmy’s, Jason Alexander returning to his stage roots and Jerry Seinfeld continuing his legendary stand up career, its time we find out what happened to the other member of Seinfeld’s iconic cast: Wtf Happened to Michael Richards? Ya know… Kramer!
But as always we must begin at the beginning and the beginning began on his birthday July 24, 1949 in Culver City, California. After starting on the stand up circuit in 1979, Richards career would take off when he was...
But as always we must begin at the beginning and the beginning began on his birthday July 24, 1949 in Culver City, California. After starting on the stand up circuit in 1979, Richards career would take off when he was...
- 7/7/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Once Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn both lost on their 2022 Emmy nominations for “Better Call Saul,” their show joined “Murder, She Wrote” in first place on the list of drama series with the most unsuccessful TV academy acting notices and no wins, at 13. With six regulars and seven guests on this year’s first-round ballot, the recently concluded AMC program could potentially double its current acting Emmy nominations total and comfortably surpass that of its parent series, “Breaking Bad” (17). However, if it at least reaches 19 and none of its 2023 contenders triumph, it will set a new record as the show with the most failed acting bids and no wins, regardless of genre.
“Better Call Saul” ran for a total of six seasons, the last of which was split into two parts. After primarily beginning as a prequel series to “Breaking Bad” about formerly supporting character Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman...
“Better Call Saul” ran for a total of six seasons, the last of which was split into two parts. After primarily beginning as a prequel series to “Breaking Bad” about formerly supporting character Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman...
- 7/5/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
There’s never been a shortage of great medical dramas on television, from Marcus Welby to St. Elsewhere to E.R. to Grey’s Anatomy. But, for our money, one of the very best was House. While he had a strong ensemble cast working with him, Hugh Laurie undeniably gave the show its gravitas and its odd charm with his perfect portrayal of eccentric medical genius Dr. Gregory House, a role that earned Laurie seven Primetime Emmy nominations. And while we may be content to give Laurie credit for making the show so much fun to watch, he’s always been a little less generous with himself. We’ve spoken to him many times about the show over the years, and he’s told us he’d been at a total loss in figuring out why people loved the show. (Click on the media bar below to hear Hugh Laurie) https://www.
- 7/3/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Alan Arkin, an acclaimed actor whose career spanned over seven decades and who garnered multiple Oscar, Tony and Emmy nominations over the years, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 2006's Little Miss Sunshine, has died at age 89.
Born in Brooklyn, Arkin moved with his family to Hollywood after World War II as his father got a job as a set designer. His parents were accused of being Communists during the 1950s, and Arkin's father, David, was fired after he refused to cooperate. Arkin began acting at a young age, but it wasn't until a brief sojourn as a musician," the same year that Harry Belafonte had an even bigger hit with a different arrangement of that song) that he began acting in earnest, becoming one of the earliest members of the Second City comedy troupe in Chicago. It was with the Second City that Arkin made his...
Born in Brooklyn, Arkin moved with his family to Hollywood after World War II as his father got a job as a set designer. His parents were accused of being Communists during the 1950s, and Arkin's father, David, was fired after he refused to cooperate. Arkin began acting at a young age, but it wasn't until a brief sojourn as a musician," the same year that Harry Belafonte had an even bigger hit with a different arrangement of that song) that he began acting in earnest, becoming one of the earliest members of the Second City comedy troupe in Chicago. It was with the Second City that Arkin made his...
- 6/30/2023
- by Brian Cronin
- Comic Book Resources
Alan Arkin, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films including Little Miss Sunshine, Argo, Catch-22, and Glengarry Glen Ross, has died at the age of 89.
Arkin passed away on Thursday, June 29th at his home in California. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed,” his sons said in a statement.
Born March 26th, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Arkin began taking acting lessons at the age of 10 and studied at multiple drama academies before making his 1957 feature film acting debut in the musical Calypso Heat Wave. After a few TV cameos, he made his Broadway debut in 1961 with From the Second City.
A star turn in 1963’s Enter Laughing earned Arkin the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, which he...
Arkin passed away on Thursday, June 29th at his home in California. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed,” his sons said in a statement.
Born March 26th, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Arkin began taking acting lessons at the age of 10 and studied at multiple drama academies before making his 1957 feature film acting debut in the musical Calypso Heat Wave. After a few TV cameos, he made his Broadway debut in 1961 with From the Second City.
A star turn in 1963’s Enter Laughing earned Arkin the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, which he...
- 6/30/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Acting legend Alan Arkin is dead at age 89.
The Oscar, Tony, Emmy, BAFTA, SAG, and Golden Globe winner passed away at his home.
Perhaps best known for his roles in “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Little Miss Sunshine,” for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award, Arkin began his acting career in 1957 — and ended up with a body of work of startling range. Arkin was an early member of the Second City comedy troupe and starred on Broadway with his Tony-winning turn in 1963’s “Enter Laughing.”
His film breakout was via comedy as well: in his first major onscreen role in Norman Jewison’s 1967 Cold War caper “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming” he plays the “political officer” on a Soviet submarine that runs aground on a small New England island of only 200 residents. The sub’s captain, too embarrassed to radio the motherland for help, sends...
The Oscar, Tony, Emmy, BAFTA, SAG, and Golden Globe winner passed away at his home.
Perhaps best known for his roles in “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Little Miss Sunshine,” for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award, Arkin began his acting career in 1957 — and ended up with a body of work of startling range. Arkin was an early member of the Second City comedy troupe and starred on Broadway with his Tony-winning turn in 1963’s “Enter Laughing.”
His film breakout was via comedy as well: in his first major onscreen role in Norman Jewison’s 1967 Cold War caper “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming” he plays the “political officer” on a Soviet submarine that runs aground on a small New England island of only 200 residents. The sub’s captain, too embarrassed to radio the motherland for help, sends...
- 6/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson and Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
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