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When Meghan Crumpler first appeared on Too Large, she was almost up to 500 lbs. After receiving bariatric surgery and going on to star in 1000-Lb Best Friends, she’s lost a significant amount of weight. However, she’s been struck around the 300 lb mark for the last few years.

This season, she’s asking Dr. Procter to do a revision surgery with her. In exchange, he wants her to lose 30-40 more lbs. But many viewers don’t think that will ever happen unless Meghan gets more help.

1000-Lb Best Friends Viewers Want Meghan To Seek More Help

Although Meghan Crumpler was once the star on 1000-Lb Best Friends, many viewers believe she’s quickly becoming the villain. And it’s going to take a lot of help to get her out of that space.

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“Meghan needs a lot more help than weight loss can provide,...

[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in October 2023. It has since been updated with new entries.]

What’s better than seeing your favorite sitcom characters shed their hum-drum outfits and status quo subplots for the theatrical costumes and hair-raising horror that only comes with Halloween? From “Freaks and Geeks” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to “Parks and Recreation” and “Bob’s Burgers,” the best TV comedies celebrate October 31 with seasonal half-hours that inspire as much festive fun as they do nail-biting fear.

The most memorable Halloween sitcom episodes go beyond tossing pumpkins at the set dressing and instead dig deep to figure out what the annual celebration of things that go bump in the night might really mean to their characters. Stand-out shows find ways to bring specificity to their Halloween renderings, carefully considering everything from the narratively powerful meaning (or dramatically ironic coding!) behind characters’ costumes to the range of All Hallows’ Eve settings that can fit a story best.

A costume party can be...

As the new season of 1000-Lb Best Friends continues, many fans are considering abandoning the series. At first, TLC viewers felt excited when they learned the show was coming back.

But after the first few episodes of Season 3, fans can’t believe their eyes. Read on to see what viewers are saying online.

1000-Lb Best Friends Viewers Are Over The Bullying

Vannessa Cross quickly became the breakout star on 1000-Lb Best Friends. At first, she didn’t care about losing weight. But once she committed to it, she was all in. Over the past few years, she’s become the most successful bariatric surgery recipient on the show.

But the way her friends have treated her has left a sour taste in viewers’ mouths.

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This year, there are new cast members joining the show. Fans recently met Tina and Scott during the women’s bariatric support group.

Streaming service Max offers content from HBO, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros Pictures and other Warner Bros Discovery-owned brands.

Sling TV customers have access to HBO’s multiplex of channels once again after the Echostar-owned streaming service announced a deal to offer Max to its subscribers.

Starting this week, Sling TV customers can purchase the ad-free version of Max for $17 per month, unlocking access to hit shows and movies like “Game of Thrones,” “Succession,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “Real Time with Bill Maher,” “Friends,” “Hacks,” “The Penguin,” “The Big Bang Theory” and more.

The $17 per month that Sling TV charges for Max is the same price that customers would pay if they purchase Max directly from the service, but with one important difference: Those who purchase Max through Sling will also get streaming access to eight HBO linear channels, just as they would if they purchased HBO via cable or satellite.

Janice Was Nearly Cut from Friends After Season 1 (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Sitcoms have a way of becoming pop culture touchstones, and Friends was no exception. Running for ten iconic seasons became a 90s phenomenon, catapulting its cast to A-list fame and solidifying its place in television history. While the main six characters were undoubtedly the stars, many guest appearances, like Janice, left an indelible mark. Janice’s signature laugh and catchphrase, “Oh my God,” became iconic—so much so that she almost didn’t make it past season one!

Maggie Wheeler, the brilliant actress behind Janice, revealed in a recent interview with Uproxx that her character was nearly written off after the first season. So, what kept her coming back? It all boiled down to the genius of Matthew Perry and a laugh that became legendary. “I needed a safety net because he was hilarious,” Wheeler explained, referring to the...

One year ago, Matthew Perry was found dead in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles. The world lost one of its friends that day. And one year later, people have still not recovered from the beloved actor’s death.

Matthew Perry in a still from Friends | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

From a life of alcoholism, drugs, stardom, and the after-crash, Perry lived a troubled life. However, the actor made sure to make each one of us laugh until his last days. One year after his death, his family has still a big question about his last days.

Had Matthew Perry Relasped Into Addiction?

When the actor was found in a hot tub, authorities stated that there was no foul play involved. However, upon autopsy, it was revealed that Perry had high levels of Ketamine. The actor had turned into an alcoholic when he was just 14 and had...

Gabrielle Union added a new face to the hit TV series Friends when she made a guest appearance on the sitcom. However, she felt she wasn’t treated in a way an actor of her caliber deserved to be.

Gabrielle Union once shared what her time on ‘Friends’ was really like Gabrielle Union | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Union made a bit of history when she first appeared on Friends. She was the first African American actor to appear on the show, which she featured in after being on another television series.

“City Of Angels got cancelled that Monday and on Tuesday I got the call to see if I’d be willing to do friends. To me it was just another check,” Union once said according to Black Film.

While on set, Union went on to assert that she wasn’t intimidated by the cast’s legacy or its makeup in the slightest.

Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated star of “Tootsie,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” was known for playing lovably daffy characters like Inga in “Young Frankenstein,” but also shined in more dramatic parts.

Sadly, her career was shortened by multiple sclerosis. She died of the degenerative disease on Tuesday at age 79.

We toast the talented comedian and dancer with this list of her best, most loved movie and TV roles.

Teri Garr and Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie,” 1982. (Columbia Pictures/Getty Images) Sandy Lester in “Tootsie”

Garr received her only Oscar nomination for her role as Dustin Hoffman’s supportive friend Sandy in comedy classic “Tootsie.” After Hoffman’s character has created his successful Dorothy persona, he’s caught trying on one of Sandy’s dresses, and turns the awkward situation into a seduction. Naturally, he lies that he’s going to call her when he’s really only interested in Jessica Lange’s character.

Mel Brooks, who directed Teri Garr in the iconic 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein, remembered the actor upon her death Tuesday, recalling Garr’s talent and spirit.

“So very sorry to hear about Teri Garr’s passing,” Brooks said in a statement on social media. “She was so talented and so funny. Her humor and lively spirit made the Young Frankenstein set a pleasure to work on. Her ‘German’ accent had us all in stitches! She will be greatly missed.”

Garr was a standout in a film filled with standouts. She played Inga, the German lab assistant to the visiting American Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, played of course by Gene Wilder. As the seemingly ditsy — “seemingly” being the operative word — Inga, Garr employed a rather ersatz German accent, hence Brooks’ quote marks around the word.

Mel Brooks, Teri Garr and Cloris Leachman at the 40th anniversary celebration of ‘Young Frankenstein...

2004 was a notable year for television viewers. “Friends” wrapped up its 10-year run; Ken Jennings had his first winning streak on “Jeopardy!”; Illinois senator Barack Obama made a splash with a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention; new series “Lost” and “Desperate Housewives” became obsessions. And the news was constantly filled with stories from the Iraq war.

Then, on Oct. 30, a network known as the Gospel Music Channel was born. “I remember thinking ‘Wow, it’s the perfect time to have something positive and uplifting and there was probably nothing more hopeful than gospel music,” says Charles “Charley” Humbard, the founder and CEO of Up Entertainment.

Humbard is aware that a faith-based music channel might not have been the obvious choice for a new network, but he saw indicators that told him they were on the right path. “The landscape was really good at the time,” he says.

“‘The Passion of the Christ...

In her first-ever public discussion of Matthew Perry‘s death on television, his mother, Suzanne Morrison, shares a moving recollection of the days before his death.

Suzanne Morrison described a touching chat she had with her son during an interview with Savannah Guthrie on the Today show that aired on the first anniversary of his passing.

“He came up to me and he said, ‘I love you so much, and I’m so happy to be with you now,’” Suzanne Morrison reflected, noting how the moment felt almost prophetic. She added, “I didn’t think about it at the time, but I thought, ‘How long has it been since we have had a conversation like that?’ It’s been years.”

Details on Perry’s Death

Perry, who died at the age of 54, was found unresponsive in the “heated end” of his pool on October 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner...

Jenn Tran has been a ray of sunshine throughout her Dancing With the Stars Season 33 journey.

The Bachelorette alum’s time on the show concluded during Tuesday’s episode despite being one of the better performers on the ABC hit.

Unfortunately, there is a higher level of talent than in recent years, which has made it difficult to predict who will be sent packing each week.

In addition, judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli have been called out for not providing consistent feedback this season.

Either way, we went into Tuesday’s new episode knowing anyone could go.

Jenn and pro dancer Sasha Farber performed a contemporary routine to “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo as part of the show’s Halloween night.

It was very good, and the judges gave them a score of 28 out of 30, plus three bonus points, for a total score of 31.

Jenn’s elimination...

For its season 36 premiere last month, "The Simpsons" gave fans a fake-out series finale where all the Springfield characters (except Bart) received happy, conclusive endings, implying better days (and possible spin-offs) ahead. "I'm sure gonna miss this place," everyone kept saying, turning the lights off to whichever room they were in and solemnly walking out the door.

The episode was not the real finale, of course, but it did offer a glimpse of what the finale could look like. For a show that's been famously hesitant to break with the status quo, even if it means keeping poor characters like Milhouse or Moe in endless agony, it could make sense for the series finale to center around the characters breaking free. It would be nice for Milhouse to get Lasik surgery or for Homer to start being a better father. But for showrunner and executive producer Matt Selman, the ideal...

Just a day ago, Teri Garr, the beloved actress known for her wit, charm, and versatility, passed away. After 5 decades in the industry before her retirement in 2011, the actress left a lasting impact on Hollywood, her countless fans, and even her co-stars. With tributes for the late star pouring in, there was one moment with her Tootsie co-star, Dustin Hoffman, that the world could not help but look back on.

Teri Garr in Tootsie | Credits: Columbia Pictures\Warner Bros.

Although Garr had received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1982 film, she had her doubts about taking on the character of Sandy Lester. However, that changed thanks to Hoffman and his support for her.

How Dustin Hoffman stood by Teri Gar

In the iconic 1982 film Tootsie, Dustin Hoffman portrayed Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor who takes on a female persona, Dorothy Michaels, to land a role. On the other hand,...

Jennifer Aniston has been seen in numerous acclaimed comedy films in her career following her incredible performance as Rachel Green in the sitcom Friends. However, her film The Break-Up opposite Vince Vaughn in 2006 was more unique as it presented an unconventional anti-rom-com approach.

Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up | Credits: Universal Pictures

Call it intentional or the strange game of destiny, The Break-Up was pitched to Jennifer Aniston at a time when she was navigating through the much-publicized real-life split from Brad Pitt. But instead of giving her more pain, the Peyton Reed directorial actually proved very fruitful for the actress as it helped her to let go of her past relationship.

Jennifer Aniston was destined to do The Break-Up Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up | Credits: Universal Pictures

Jennifer Aniston‘s relationship with Brad Pitt sparked after they first met each other in 1998. After they got married in...

The world recently witnessed the one-year anniversary of the beloved actor Matthew Perry’s passing. His struggle with addiction was a battle he worked hard to overcome, aiming to help others facing similar challenges along the way. Though he couldn’t conquer it in the end, his story has left a lasting impact.

Matthew Perry in Friends [Credit NBC]

Perry’s death has sparked a wave of positivity, encouraging many to reflect on their own lives and make healthier choices. His legacy now serves as inspiring countless individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Matthew Perry’s Legacy is Now Being Carried On by His Family

In a heartfelt sit-down interview with Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show, Matthew Perry‘s family shared insights about the actor, who tragically passed away at age 54 on October 28, 2023, due to the acute effects of ketamine. His mother revealed that Perry was “desperate for a...

Here’s why Dave Bautista worked hard to break his s*x addiction (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Popularly known as the WWE Superstar, Dave Bautista rose to fame after his successful career as a professional wrestler. The actor who became a six-time world champion was a wrestling icon, but his aspirations beyond the ring landed him in the Hollywood industry. After starring in films like Guardians of the Galaxy as Drax the Destroyer and Dune, Bautista found massive success in the film industry. Despite his widespread acclaim, Bautista’s past life wasn’t always easy for him as he regrets some past decisions.

Dave Bautista’s S*x Addiction

As a wrestler, Bautista earned stardom. However, he decided to try something different and landed in Hollywood. Bautista has been part of films like Blade Runner 2049, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Army of the Dead, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Here’s everything we know about Joey’s bromance (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Okay, let’s talk about Friends. The show taught us how to laugh, cry, and question our relationship choices, all while bingeing on takeout and dreaming of living in a NYC loft. But let’s get to the fundamental question: did Joey Tribbiani—that goofy, pizza-devouring charmer—invent the modern TV bromance? You bet he did!

The King of Goofballs

Joey wasn’t just the guy with a killer smile and a “How you doin’?” that could make any heart flutter. He was the quintessential bro! Picture this: a dude with a flair for acting, an insatiable appetite, and a heart as big as his collection of oversized sweaters. He juggled seven sisters, countless flings, and an acting career that could make anyone else sweat buckets. But through it all, his loyalty to his friends shone brighter than his smile.

Lisa Kudrow and the world remember the late Friends star, Teri Garr, after the tragic news of her death. The comedic actress passed away at the age of 79 in Los Angeles this Tuesday after her 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis. She was surrounded by family and close friends, her publicist confirmed.

Credits: Lisa Kudrow and Teri Garr in Friends / NBC

The late star notably hid her sickness for a couple of years after her diagnosis in 1999, but after three years, she came forward and shared her story to raise awareness for others who also suffer from the same illness.

Lisa Kudrow Pays Tribute to Friends Costar Teri Garr

In an exclusive interview with People, fellow Friends star Lisa Kudrow paid her respect for the late Teri Garr whom she worked with in the hit sitcom series.

Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence...

How the Friends Cast Secured Equal Pay & Changed TV History Forever! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Did you know the Friends cast united for equal pay? Matthew Perry revealed in his memoir that David Schwimmer led the charge—teamwork makes the dream work, right? How ironic!

Perry recounted that Schwimmer was riding high on his popularity and recognized it could benefit him and the whole crew. “David’s year,” Perry called it, highlighting how Schwimmer brought a “hangdog expression” and a boatload of humor to his role. He was the first among them to land a commercial, hit up The Tonight Show, and even buy a house. Schwimmer was the “hot guy” of the first season, rightly so!

When Schwimmer suggested the collective renegotiation, Perry couldn’t believe it. “I was thrilled,” he said, eager to ride the wave of Schwimmer’s generosity. That move turned out to be pure gold for the entire cast.

Teri Garr, a pioneering female comedian and versatile actress known for her roles in classics such as Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, has died at the age of 79. Garr had been publicly fighting multiple sclerosis (Ms) for more than 20 years. She earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role in Tootsie in 1982.

Garr began her career as an Elvis Presley back-up dancer in the 1960s before transitioning to acting. Her big break came in 1974 with Mel Brooks’ comedy Young Frankenstein, where she famously delivered the line “Would you like to have a roll in the hay?” as Inga. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Garr worked with top directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Sydney Pollack. She played Ronnie Neary in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and received her Oscar nomination for playing Sandy Lester opposite Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie.

In addition to films, Garr was...

Lisa Kudrow remembers her Friends TV mom, Teri Garr, following news of her death.

Garr died at the age of 79 due to multiple sclerosis, which was first diagnosed in 1999. Kudrow shared the small screen with Garr in multiple episodes of the NBC sitcom and paid tribute to her late co-star.

“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I’m not alone in that,” Kudrow said in a statement to People. “I feel so lucky and grateful I got to work with Teri Garr.”

Garr played the role of Phoebe Abbott on Friends, Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay, and Ursula Buffay’s estranged mother. Her first appearance was in the 1997 Season 3 finale episode titled “The One at the Beach.” In the episode, Phoebe meets with a woman she believes is her parents’ friend. Phoebe later discovers that the woman is her biological mother.

Matthew Perry’s mother, Suzanne Perry, has opened up about the grief that her family has faced since losing her son to addiction one year ago.

Along with Matthew’s mother, his step-father Keith Morrison, and his step-siblings, Caitlin, Emily, and Madeline talked to Savannah Guthrie in an interview with Today.

“I’m a very lucky woman, but there was one glitch, there was one problem that I couldn’t, I couldn’t conquer it,” Suzanne said. “I couldn’t help him.”

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Thinking back to Matthew’s decade-long battle with addiction, Suzanne got emotional thinking about his struggle to get sober prior to his death.

“The one thing I have to learn [is] very hard to do, and that’s … You got to stop blaming yourself because it tears you up,” she admitted.

Guthrie...

Lisa Kudrow is honoring her Friends mom Teri Garri.

On Tuesday (October 29), it was announced that Teri had passed away at the age of 79 following a “long battle with multiple sclerosis.”

Following Teri‘s passing, Lisa, 61, remembered the actress in a heartfelt message.

Keep reading to find out more…“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I’m not alone in that,” Lisa shared with People. “I feel so lucky and grateful I got to work with Teri Garr.”

If you forgot, Teri first made her Friends debut as Phoebe Abbott in the season 3 finale, titled “The One at the Beach.”

During a trip to the beach, Phoebe breaks away from the group to meet with the woman who knew her parents growing up. During their interaction, Phoebe learns that Phoebe Abbott is actually her biological mother.

Teri...

Tootsie Oscar nominee, Teri Garr has sadly passed away at the age of 79. While the famous actress has more than 140 credits to her name, she faced a horrible battle at the end.

Tootsie Oscar Nominee, Teri Garr Dead At 79

Before Teri Garr’s passing, she made big strides in the entertainment industry. One of her biggest splashes was with her performance in the 1982 movie Tootsie alongside Dustin Hoffman which landed her an Oscar nomination. Additionally, she is also well known for her part in the 1974 Mel Brooks horror comedy Young Frankenstein. Both movies received Academy Award nominations. Many people recognize her in her later career as the estranged mother to Phoebe Buffay in Friends. Likewise, some of her works include Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977 and Martin Scorsese’s After Hours in 1985. Furthermore, she starred in Mr. Mom with Michael Keaton.

Teri Garr as Inga...

For Friends fans who ever hoped for Rachel to end up with a certain goofy friend, brace yourselves: that fan-favorite actor isn’t on board with any reboot ideas. Although their short-lived romance left many hearts fluttering, he seems to think some stories are best left untouched. Imagine trying to recapture that classic Central Perk vibe today—the timeless laughs, quirky friendships, and love stories we all rooted for.

Jennifer Aniston in Friends | Credits: NBC

Sure, ’90s nostalgia’s still strong, but could a reboot ever match the magic? Even though fans will always wonder ‘what if’ for Rachel and her would-be love, sometimes it’s best to let those memories stay golden—just as Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel would’ve wanted.

Tate Donovan Reflects on Nostalgic Friends Memories While Expressing Excitement for a Potential O.C. Revival Tate Donovan as Joshua in Friends | Credits: NBC

Tate Donovan got a blast from the past,...

Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated actress best known for her work in hit comedies like Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, at her home in Los Angeles, The New York Times reports. She was 79.

Garr’s publicist confirmed her death, saying it was caused by complications from multiple sclerosis. Garr was diagnosed with Ms in 1999 and revealed it publicly in 2002. In 2006, she suffered a brain aneurysm that left her in a coma for several days, though she eventually regained her ability to speak.

Over four decades, Garr enjoyed a wildly successful and multi-faceted career,...

In today’s age of endless content, streaming services, and supposedly “inclusive” storytelling, you’d think TV has something for everyone.

With diverse casts, cultural representation, and bold new narratives, it sure seems that way — at least on paper.

But if you’re part of the crowd that finds yourself rewatching Friends for the gazillionth time instead of diving into the latest TikTok-influenced teen drama, you’re not alone.

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Yeah, I know what you’re thinking: “Is she gonna whine?”

Well, isn’t that the trend these days?...

David Letterman is calling Teri Garr, who died Tuesday, one of his “all time favorite guests,” while Garr’s Mr. Mom costar Michael Keaton laments “a day I feared and knew was coming.” And Richard Dreyfuss, who costarred with Garr in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, remembers her as “vibrant, playful and so funny.”

The late, great Teri Garr, who brightened everything from sitcoms, variety shows, talk shows, some of the funniest movies ever made and even the occasional drama is being remembered by co-stars and colleagues today for the light she was.

“I adored Teri,” tweeted Dreyfuss. “She was vibrant, playful and so funny. Her essence created an ease in every scene we did together.

Teri Garr was born on December 11, 1944 in Lakewood, Ohio and passed away on October 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The American actress is dead at age 79 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Garr had over 150 acting credits to her name, including in the beloved films “Young Frankenstein” (1974) as Inga, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977) as Ronnie Neary, “Tootsie” (1982) as Sandy Lester, and “Mr. Mom” (1983) as Caroline Butler. May her memory be a blessing.

Garr received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 1983 Oscars for “Tootsie,” losing out to her co-star Jessica Lange. Gold Derby recently named “Tootsie” as the best film in director Sydney Pollack‘s entire career. The plot follows out-of-work actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman), who dresses in drag to get a job on a daytime soap, and his alter ego, Dorothy Michaels, becomes a national sensation. Garr plays his girlfriend Sandy, a fellow actress who has...

It’s never easy when a beloved celebrity dies, and in 2024, we’ve seen some greats pass on. Stars like Shannen Doherty, Donald Sutherland, and Sister Wives star Garrison Brown have all passed so far this year.

But the hits just keep on coming.

Teri Garr arrives at the 10th Annual “Race to Erase Ms” at the Century Plaza Hotel on May 9, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Teri Garr, the legendary comic actress and singer known for her roles on TV and film, passes away on October 29th.

Her publicist Heidi Schaeffer told The Associated Press that Garr died of multiple sclerosis after struggling with health issues in recent years.

Teri is best known by multiple generations for a variety of projects. Some perhaps know her best as Inga, the sexy assistant in Mel Brooks’ 1974 film Young Frankenstein. The way she greeted Gene Wilder’s Dr.

Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein

Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has died at the age of 79.

Garr died of multiple sclerosis, “surrounded by family and friends”, as confirmed to Associated Press by her publicist. She had been diagnosed in 2002 and also had an operation in 2007 after a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Legendary comedic actress Teri Garr, known for her memorable supporting turns in films such as Young Frankenstein, Tootsie and Mr. Mom, died Tuesday following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

Garr died “surrounded by family and friends,” her spokesperson told People.

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Garr’s work in 1982’s Tootsie, which starred Dustin Hoffman, earned her an Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She lost to co-star Jessica Lange.

Other notable...

Young Frankenstein and Tootsie actress Teri Garr has sadly died at the age of 79.

The comedy star, who was nominated for an Oscar for her work in Tootsie, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (aka Ms) in 1999 and she also suffered a brain aneurysm in December 2006.

Variety is reporting that she passed on Tuesday (October 29) in Los Angeles after her “long battle with multiple sclerosis.”

She played the role of Inga opposite Gene Wilder‘s Dr. Frankenstein, and had the memorable line, “Vould you like to have a roll in ze hay?”

She also guest-starred on Friends in both 1997 and 1998, and was featured in movies such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Mr. Mom.

Our thoughts are with Teri Garr‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this time. Rip.

Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated actress who capitalized on her adorable flightiness in such films as Tootsie and Young Frankenstein before her career was derailed by multiple sclerosis, died Tuesday. She was 79.

Garr, who started out as a background dancer working alongside Elvis Presley in several 1960s party films, died at her home in Los Angeles “surrounded by family and friends,” publicist Heidi Schaeffer told The Hollywood Reporter.

Garr revealed that she had Ms, the chronic, degenerative disease of the nervous system, on Larry King’s CNN show in October 2002, and she survived emergency surgery to treat a brain aneurysm four years later. Her final onscreen appearance came in 2011.

Garr’s career breakthrough came as Gene Wilder’s comely Transylvanian lab assistant in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein (1974). She received her supporting actress Oscar nomination for playing Dustin Hoffman’s insecure actress friend in Sydney Pollack’s Tootsie (1982).

Those films ranked Nos.

Teri Garr, the Academy Award-nominated actress known for her roles in films including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Tootsie, Mr. Mom, and Young Frankenstein, has died at the age of 79.

According to Variety, Garr died on Tuesday following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Garr first revealed her diagnosis with Ms in 2002 and later suffered an aneurysm in 2006. She officially retired from acting in 2011, with some of her final films including Paul Feig’s Unaccompanied Minors and the Lisa Kudrow-staring Kabluey.

With over 140 credits across film and television, Garr’s career in Hollywood was both extensive and versatile. After starting her career as a dancer, she earned a breakout role as Inga, the audacious assistant in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. In 1982, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her performance as actress Sandy Lester in Tootsie.

Throughout her career, Garr was a mainstay on late-night...

Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with Ms. She was 79.

An influential performer to comedians including Tina Fey, Garr was a familiar face in dozens of TV shows and films of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. The actress revealed in 2002 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and she suffered an aneurysm in 2006.

After starting her career as a dancer, Garr first gained attention as Inga, the saucy assistant in Mel Brooks’ 1974 “Young Frankenstein,” who greeted Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein with the memorable “Vould you like to have a roll in ze hay?”

On “Friends,” she played Phoebe Abbot in three episodes in 1997 and 1998.

In Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” Garr was the wife of Richard Dreyfuss’ character. She...

A horror comedy called The Invisible Raptor had its world premiere at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival and has been making the festival rounds ever since. Currently, with seven reviews, has a 100% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes – and a wider audience will have the chance to see what they think of the movie when it receives a theatrical and digital release (courtesy of Well Go USA) on December 6th. With that date swiftly approaching, a trailer for the film has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Directed by Mike Hermosa from a screenplay by Mike Capes and Johnny Wickham, The Invisible Raptor has the following synopsis: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature’s identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard,...

Right now, there are few TLC personalities more popular than Vannessa Cross. Online, fans have called for the 1000-Lb Best Friends star to get her very own reality show.

But Vannessa’s fans aren’t content with simply watching her on television and following her on social media. Many would like to be her friend in real life too.

Read on and see what 1000-Lb Best Friends viewers are buzzing about this week.

Vannessa Cross Supports Others Who Have Been In Her Shoes

During the 1000-Lb Best Friends Season 3 premiere, viewers met a few new friends who seem like they’ll get a lot of screen time this season. In particular, viewers seemed to resonate with a man named Scott. He’s a member of the women’s bariatric surgery support group and has struggled with weight loss his entire life.

In the support group scene, Vannessa earnestly listened to...

Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated actor best known for her roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more, died Tuesday after living with Ms for more than two decades. The news was confirmed by Variety. Garr was 79.

Garr was born in 1944 to parents who both worked...

Do you remember when Rachel and Chandler helped Ross move the couch? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Let’s rewind to Ross Geller’s iconic moment amid all the Friends reunion buzz. You know the one—Ross, Rachel, and Chandler trying to haul that massive sofa up a narrow staircase. Yep, the legendary “Pivot!” scene! This classic bit from The One with the Cop had Ross (played by David Schwimmer) frantically shouting “Pivot!” as they struggled to maneuver the couch. Spoiler alert: they failed—big time.

Ross Geller’s Sofa Saga: The Pivot That Could’ve Been

Let’s set the scene: Ross buys a new sofa. Getting it upstairs to his flat? It should be a breeze, right? Nope. What unfolds is a comedy of errors that leaves Friends fans in stitches. Ross ropes Rachel and Chandler to help lug the couch up the twisty stairwell, but chaos quickly takes over.

When Matthew Perry recalled arriving hungover on the sets of Friends! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Matthew Perry’s tragic demise at 54 on October 28, 2024, was an immeasurable loss for his fans, loved ones, and the entire Hollywood fraternity. The late actor who had immortalized the character of Chandler Bing from Friends passed away due to the alleged acute effects of ketamine in his LA home. Matthew underwent a prolonged battle with alcohol and varied drugs like methadone, Vicodin, and amphetamines all his life.

In a throwback interview with People in 2013, Matthew Perry recalled coming on the sets of Friends with a terrible hangover. He also never wanted to let his co-stars from the show know about his alcohol and drug addiction issues, but eventually, everyone on the set became aware of it. According to a report in the Daily Mail, Perry revealed to the publication that he used to feel incredibly lonely...

As Halloween draws near, there’s no better time to watch or rewatch some of the most iconic Friends episodes that perfectly capture the spirit of the season. Guaranteed to get you in the spooky mood this October, and perhaps help you with the perfect Halloween costume inspo, the NBC sitcom has got your back.

A still from Friends | image: NBC

So, whether you need a good laugh or some nostalgia, or in this case, keep up with your Halloween hype, Friends will always be an evergreen series to look back at. With all being said, let’s revisit the sitcom’s most iconic and autumnal episodes since they had only one official Halloween episode over 12 seasons.

7. Season 1, Episode 8: The One Where Nana Dies Twice

Well, this might not be an official Halloween episode, but it surely holds some eerie elements with the death of Ross and Monica’s...

Remember When Matthew Perry & Matt LeBlanc Pulled a Series-Long Prank on Friends? You Won’t Believe What Happened! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Long before TikTok pranks and viral challenges, Friends co-stars Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc were the undisputed prank kings. As fans worldwide rewatch Friends in memory of Perry, who passed on October 28, 2023, one story keeps popping up—a laugh-out-loud series-long prank Perry and LeBlanc played on their show’s co-creator, David Crane.

Here’s the setup: Crane, one of the masterminds behind the series, had a particular…aversion to toilet humor. Just the idea of it made him squirm. And that’s all Perry and LeBlanc needed to know. They egged him on for ten years, pitching bathroom jokes with deadpan seriousness. And they did it all without Crane catching on—at least, not right away. According to LeBlanc in David Wild’s 2005 book Friends…’ Til the End: The One With All Ten Years,...

As the format continues to gain traction, here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK.

Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.

We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.

Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…

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7th October: The Boy And The Heron (Steelbook)

7th October: The Sword And The Sorcerer...

On Tuesday October 29 2024, TLC broadcasts 1000-Lb. Best Friends!

The Lord of the Wings Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “1000-Lb. Best Friends,” titled “The Lord of the Wings,” promises to bring a mix of drama and personal growth. In this episode, Vannessa finds herself at a crossroads in her long-standing friendship with Meghan and Ashley. Years of shared experiences and support are tested as tensions rise. The challenges they face together may change their dynamic forever, leaving viewers wondering if their bond can withstand the pressure.

Meanwhile, a new character named Scott makes his debut at Dr. Procter’s office. His journey takes a surprising turn when he steps on the scale for the first time. This moment serves as a wake-up call for Scott, pushing him to confront his health and lifestyle choices. The episode will likely explore his reactions and how he navigates this new reality.

Jasveen Sangha, the so-called “Ketamine Queen” who allegedly supplied the drugs that killed actor Matthew Perry, was living the high life in the weeks and months after his tragic death. The 41-year-old – who is currently behind bars awaiting trial on multiple charges, including conspiracy to distribute ketamine – posted about trips to Mexico and Japan while Perry’s family, friends, and fans were mourning the loss of the Friends star.

‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha supplied Matthew Perry with drugs, prosecutors say Matthew Perry | Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Related

Keith Morrison Opens Up About Relationship With Stepson Matthew Perry

Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles. The cause was “acute effects of ketamine,” followed by drowning. He was 54.

In August 2024, prosecutors charged Sangha and four other people they say supplied the Friends star with drugs: Perry’s personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa; two physicians,...

Now that 1000-Lb Best Friends Season 3 is on TLC, fans are eager to catch up with the women. While viewers once loved Ashely Sutton, it seems that many have soured on her as of late.

What exactly happened to set everyone off?

1000-Lb Best Friends Viewers Lose Faith In Ashely Sutton

In the Season 3 premiere, Ashely Sutton proudly proclaimed she lost about 100 lbs since last season. While this would be a tremendous accomplishment, viewers aren’t entirely sure she’s telling the truth.

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“Anyone else feel like she’s hearing us about the complaint she hasn’t lost a lot?” a Redditor wrote on the platform recently. They attached a screenshot from Ashely’s Instagram page. In the photo, she’s posing with Dr. Procter at her one-year check-up appointment.

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As members of Matthew Perry’s inner circle for decades, manager Doug Chapin and publicist Lisa Kasteler had never, until now, done a joint interview about their famous client — not during any of the professional highs as Perry ascended the ranks to become one of Hollywood’s brightest and most beloved comedy stars for playing Chandler Bing on the global juggernaut Friends, nor when Perry weathered personal lows in private due to a tumultuous battle with substance abuse.

Instead, Chapin and Kasteler provided a soft place to land for their A-list client, who made the decision to wrestle free from the shame and stigma of addiction by speaking for himself in a revelatory 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, which became a New York Times best-seller. In it, the actor explained that rather than fame or Friends, he hoped his legacy would be the work he did in...

The family of late actor Matthew Perry has opened up about his passing an anniversary after his death. Various family members appeared with Today‘s Savannah Guthrie to make their first televised, in-depth interview. The family also revealed how they are honoring Perry, all while hoping to help others.

Matthew Perry’s Mother, Stepfather, & Sisters All Appeared

Members of Perry’s family appearing in the interview included his stepfather, Keith Morrison of Dateline fame, his mother Suzanne Morrison, and three of his sisters, Caitlin, Emily and Madeline Morrison. While talking with Guthrie, they shared what they believed were the factors in the actor’s death.

One of Perry’s sisters, Madeline, suggested that her brother might not have been aware of his relapse. The Friends star was taking the anesthetic for therapeutic reasons following a book tour. Matthew started taking doses of the drug falling a period of sobriety. As she shared,...