The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised 867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need.
Cast and Crew of MPTF Telethon
The telethon aired live on Ktla 5, with presenting sponsors City National Bank and UCLA Health leading the philanthropic charge. Acclaimed Emmy-nominated actress and writer Yvette Nicole Brown, currently seen in Disenchanted, and beloved game show host and Emmy winner Tom Bergeron co-hosted the show on-air, with Ktla’s Sam Rubin hosting the in-studio phone bank. Writer-producer Phil Rosenthal, who also appeared during the program, and David Wild produced the show. The telethon celebrated MPTF’s significant safety net support to the entertainment community and offered viewers a night of unforgettable musical performances and appearances by special guests. Industry celebrities including Spencer Garrett, Clark Gregg, Annette O’Toole, Michael McKean, Rob Morrow, Jessica Rothe, and Adrienne Visnic took donations on a phone bank throughout the event.
Cast and Crew of MPTF Telethon
The telethon aired live on Ktla 5, with presenting sponsors City National Bank and UCLA Health leading the philanthropic charge. Acclaimed Emmy-nominated actress and writer Yvette Nicole Brown, currently seen in Disenchanted, and beloved game show host and Emmy winner Tom Bergeron co-hosted the show on-air, with Ktla’s Sam Rubin hosting the in-studio phone bank. Writer-producer Phil Rosenthal, who also appeared during the program, and David Wild produced the show. The telethon celebrated MPTF’s significant safety net support to the entertainment community and offered viewers a night of unforgettable musical performances and appearances by special guests. Industry celebrities including Spencer Garrett, Clark Gregg, Annette O’Toole, Michael McKean, Rob Morrow, Jessica Rothe, and Adrienne Visnic took donations on a phone bank throughout the event.
- 12/14/2022
- Look to the Stars
Selena Gomez is officially a Golden Globe nominee. On Dec. 12, Mayan Lopez and Selenis Leyva unveiled the list of 2023 nominees on NBC's "Today," revealing the Rare Beauty founder to be one of the honorees. Gomez was nominated for best performance by an actress in a TV series for her role as Mabel Mora on "Only Murders in the Building." The following day, the actor celebrated her recognition on TikTok, sharing that she'd actually manifested the nomination more than a decade ago.
"I'm more of a Golden Globe or Oscar girl."
Gomez posted a snippet of an interview with Ktla that took place on Feb. 15, 2011, in which she spoke about her award show dreams. When interviewer Sam Rubin asked the star if winning a Grammy was an aspiration of hers, she responded, "I think that would be an honor, of course, but I'm more of a Golden Globe or Oscar girl.
"I'm more of a Golden Globe or Oscar girl."
Gomez posted a snippet of an interview with Ktla that took place on Feb. 15, 2011, in which she spoke about her award show dreams. When interviewer Sam Rubin asked the star if winning a Grammy was an aspiration of hers, she responded, "I think that would be an honor, of course, but I'm more of a Golden Globe or Oscar girl.
- 12/14/2022
- by Yerin Kim
- Popsugar.com
Actor Aubrey Plaza dropped an F-bomb on live TV Saturday when she called into the “Lights, Camera, Take Action” telethon that aired on Ktla-tv Los Angeles and raised nearly 860,000 for the Motion Picture and Television Fund Home.
Plaza spoke excitedly in support of MPTF on speakerphone to actor Clark Gregg, who appeared live in Ktla’s Hollywood studio to serve as part of the telethon’s celebrity phone bank. Ktla’s longtime entertainment anchor Sam Rubin leaned his microphone into the conversation and asked Plaza about her role on HBO’s “The White Lotus” in its second season.
Plaza joked that the season would end with her killing off the other characters. “They’re all fucking dead,” Plaza said in jest. Earlier she also dropped a “don’t give a shit.” Rubin apologized to viewers minutes later, sheepishly suggesting that Plaza may not have realized she was on the air live.
Plaza spoke excitedly in support of MPTF on speakerphone to actor Clark Gregg, who appeared live in Ktla’s Hollywood studio to serve as part of the telethon’s celebrity phone bank. Ktla’s longtime entertainment anchor Sam Rubin leaned his microphone into the conversation and asked Plaza about her role on HBO’s “The White Lotus” in its second season.
Plaza joked that the season would end with her killing off the other characters. “They’re all fucking dead,” Plaza said in jest. Earlier she also dropped a “don’t give a shit.” Rubin apologized to viewers minutes later, sheepishly suggesting that Plaza may not have realized she was on the air live.
- 12/11/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Tonight’s MPTF’s telethon on Ktla raised 858,493 for Hollywood’s 101-year-old charitable organization – exceeding the 750,000 that it had targeted. Jeff Bridges, who was one of the many stars who appeared on the show, noted that the MPTF is in “dire straits” due to the extraordinary Covid expenses it’s racked up over the last three years.
MPTF said in October that it’s facing its “imminent demise” unless it raises 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of this year in order to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
Related: MPTF To Hold Telethon December 10 On Ktla As Charity Struggles To Meet Fundraising Goals To Stay Afloat
MPTF president and CEO Bob Beitcher said last week that the current fundraising campaign has only raised about half of that. Tonight’s telethon – called Lights, Camera, Take Action! – gets them nearly 1 million closer to meeting its fundraising needs.
MPTF said in October that it’s facing its “imminent demise” unless it raises 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of this year in order to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
Related: MPTF To Hold Telethon December 10 On Ktla As Charity Struggles To Meet Fundraising Goals To Stay Afloat
MPTF president and CEO Bob Beitcher said last week that the current fundraising campaign has only raised about half of that. Tonight’s telethon – called Lights, Camera, Take Action! – gets them nearly 1 million closer to meeting its fundraising needs.
- 12/11/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Lynette Romero jumped ship from anchoring the weekend morning broadcasts at local Los Angeles news station Ktla for a position as a weekday anchor for Knbc, multiple individuals with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.
Insiders at Ktla say Romero accepted a more lucrative financial offer at direct competitor Knbc, which “shocked” Ktla brass – and explains the abrupt nature of her exit earlier this month.
According to those same individuals and confirmed by Ktla vice president and Gm Jenene Drafs in a statement, the station attempted to counter and retain Romero. But after over two decades there, an insider said Romero “simply wanted to explore a new opportunity and challenge.”
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Ktla Viewers Angry Over Abrupt Exits of Weekend Anchors Mark Mester and Lynette Romero: It ‘Was a D— Move’
A Knbc insider told TheWrap that no official announcement of Romero’s hire has been made. He also confirmed...
Insiders at Ktla say Romero accepted a more lucrative financial offer at direct competitor Knbc, which “shocked” Ktla brass – and explains the abrupt nature of her exit earlier this month.
According to those same individuals and confirmed by Ktla vice president and Gm Jenene Drafs in a statement, the station attempted to counter and retain Romero. But after over two decades there, an insider said Romero “simply wanted to explore a new opportunity and challenge.”
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Ktla Viewers Angry Over Abrupt Exits of Weekend Anchors Mark Mester and Lynette Romero: It ‘Was a D— Move’
A Knbc insider told TheWrap that no official announcement of Romero’s hire has been made. He also confirmed...
- 9/26/2022
- by Joseph Kapsch
- The Wrap
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Ktla fired anchor Mark Mester days after he was suspended for going off-script and calling out how the station handled the resignation of his longtime co-anchor Lynette Romero, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Station general manager Janene Drafs announced that Mester had been fired during a newsroom meeting Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reported.
On Sept. 14, Ktla announced that Romero had decided to move on after nearly 24 years at the station and pursue another opportunity, despite the station hoping she would spend the rest of her career with them.
“Ktla worked hard to make that happen,” anchor Sam Rubin said during a broadcast. “Lynette, we wish you luck, we miss you and we thank you for everything you’ve done for Ktla.… On behalf of everyone here, we wish you and your family nothing but the best.”
Following Romero’s exit, Mester spent...
Ktla fired anchor Mark Mester days after he was suspended for going off-script and calling out how the station handled the resignation of his longtime co-anchor Lynette Romero, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Station general manager Janene Drafs announced that Mester had been fired during a newsroom meeting Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reported.
On Sept. 14, Ktla announced that Romero had decided to move on after nearly 24 years at the station and pursue another opportunity, despite the station hoping she would spend the rest of her career with them.
“Ktla worked hard to make that happen,” anchor Sam Rubin said during a broadcast. “Lynette, we wish you luck, we miss you and we thank you for everything you’ve done for Ktla.… On behalf of everyone here, we wish you and your family nothing but the best.”
Following Romero’s exit, Mester spent...
- 9/23/2022
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Master has been fired from L.A. television station Ktla days after being suspended for openly calling out his bosses for the way they treated co-host Lynette Romero’s departure.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Ktla general manager Janene Drafs announced during a meeting in the newsroom that Mester had been fired. The local news anchor’s page on Ktla now forwards to a page of the news team where Mester is no longer listed either.
Last week, Sam Rubin went on-air to read a statement from Ktla announcing that long-time news anchor Lynette Romero had left the station.
“After nearly 24 years, Lynette Romero, our friend Lynette, has decided to move on from anchoring our weekend morning news,” Rubin read. “Ktla management had hoped she would stay here her entire career and Ktla worked hard to make that happen, but Lynette has decided to move onto another opportunity elsewhere.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Ktla general manager Janene Drafs announced during a meeting in the newsroom that Mester had been fired. The local news anchor’s page on Ktla now forwards to a page of the news team where Mester is no longer listed either.
Last week, Sam Rubin went on-air to read a statement from Ktla announcing that long-time news anchor Lynette Romero had left the station.
“After nearly 24 years, Lynette Romero, our friend Lynette, has decided to move on from anchoring our weekend morning news,” Rubin read. “Ktla management had hoped she would stay here her entire career and Ktla worked hard to make that happen, but Lynette has decided to move onto another opportunity elsewhere.
- 9/23/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The tumult continued today at L.A.’s Nexstar-owned Ktla-tv as the outlet’s Weekend Morning News anchor Mark Mester was suspended, Deadline has confirmed.
Mester’s suspension comes less than a week after it was abruptly announced that his co-anchor, Lynette Romero, was leaving the station.
On Wednesday, the station’s longtime entertainment specialist Sam Rubin went on air with what he termed “some news that we’ve just been handed here that we wanted to share with you first.”
Rubin said in the message that Romero had “decided to move on after nearly 24 years at Ktla.”
He went on to say that management “worked hard” to get her to stay, but she chose to depart.
After nearly 24 years at Ktla, our Lynette Romero has decided to move on and pursue another opportunity. We wish Lynette nothing but the best of luck on her next chapter. pic.twitter.com...
Mester’s suspension comes less than a week after it was abruptly announced that his co-anchor, Lynette Romero, was leaving the station.
On Wednesday, the station’s longtime entertainment specialist Sam Rubin went on air with what he termed “some news that we’ve just been handed here that we wanted to share with you first.”
Rubin said in the message that Romero had “decided to move on after nearly 24 years at Ktla.”
He went on to say that management “worked hard” to get her to stay, but she chose to depart.
After nearly 24 years at Ktla, our Lynette Romero has decided to move on and pursue another opportunity. We wish Lynette nothing but the best of luck on her next chapter. pic.twitter.com...
- 9/19/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Lynnette Romero’s abrupt exit from Ktla after 24 years with the local station is now becoming a much larger local story itself.
Weekend co-anchor Mark Mester was suspended after his on-air tribute to Romero in which he apologized on behalf of Ktla, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. The individual doesn’t know the terms of Mester’s suspension.
“It was inappropriate and we’re sorry,” Mester said Saturday during the five minute segment.
Prior to Saturday’s broadcast, Romero’s weekend co-anchor Mark Mester had posted on social media to tune in because he was going to speak about “his friend Lynette Romero.” During Mester’s heartfelt remarks about his co-anchor, he expressed how wrong her exit was handled by the station.
Hi everyone! I’m going to talk about my friend @LynetteRomero on @KTLAWeekendAM Saturday (9/17) at 8:00 am. Please join us! pic.twitter.com/qQgb...
Weekend co-anchor Mark Mester was suspended after his on-air tribute to Romero in which he apologized on behalf of Ktla, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. The individual doesn’t know the terms of Mester’s suspension.
“It was inappropriate and we’re sorry,” Mester said Saturday during the five minute segment.
Prior to Saturday’s broadcast, Romero’s weekend co-anchor Mark Mester had posted on social media to tune in because he was going to speak about “his friend Lynette Romero.” During Mester’s heartfelt remarks about his co-anchor, he expressed how wrong her exit was handled by the station.
Hi everyone! I’m going to talk about my friend @LynetteRomero on @KTLAWeekendAM Saturday (9/17) at 8:00 am. Please join us! pic.twitter.com/qQgb...
- 9/19/2022
- by Joseph Kapsch
- The Wrap
Tino Franco’s dad is happy The Bachelorette is over. Pic credit: ABC
The Bachelorette Season 19 will come to a close next week, and Tino Franco’s father, Joe Franco, is eager for the season to be over.
Joe’s son Tino is Rachel’s last man standing as she split from the other men in her final three, Zach Shallcross and Aven Jones, during part one of the finale.
While Tino has always been a frontrunner for Rachel and even received her first impression rose, the subject of his family has been an issue for the two.
Rachel met Tino’s parents, Joe and Sandi, during a tense hometown date.
After the hometown, Rachel was convinced Tino’s parents hated her even though Tino was confident his parents’ harshness wouldn’t be an issue and they’d warm up to her eventually.
Tino may think his parents will come around to Rachel,...
The Bachelorette Season 19 will come to a close next week, and Tino Franco’s father, Joe Franco, is eager for the season to be over.
Joe’s son Tino is Rachel’s last man standing as she split from the other men in her final three, Zach Shallcross and Aven Jones, during part one of the finale.
While Tino has always been a frontrunner for Rachel and even received her first impression rose, the subject of his family has been an issue for the two.
Rachel met Tino’s parents, Joe and Sandi, during a tense hometown date.
After the hometown, Rachel was convinced Tino’s parents hated her even though Tino was confident his parents’ harshness wouldn’t be an issue and they’d warm up to her eventually.
Tino may think his parents will come around to Rachel,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Tyler Shepherd
- Monsters and Critics
Lynette Romero is leaving Ktla after more than two decades. Pic credit: Ktla
Lynette Romero is leaving Ktla after 24 years, it was announced today.
The Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor’s departure was announced live on air, before being shared by the station on Twitter.
“After nearly 24 years, Lynette Romero, our friend Lynette, has decided to move on from anchoring our weekend morning news,” entertainment anchor Sam Rubin said during a broadcast.
“Ktla management had hoped she would stay here her entire career and Ktla worked hard to make that happen, but Lynette has decided to move on to another opportunity elsewhere.
“Lynette we wish you luck, we miss you and we thank you for everything you’ve done for Ktla, and so many friends and fans of yours… on behalf of everyone here, we wish you and your family nothing but the best. Good luck to Lynette Romero.”
After nearly 24 years at Ktla,...
Lynette Romero is leaving Ktla after 24 years, it was announced today.
The Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor’s departure was announced live on air, before being shared by the station on Twitter.
“After nearly 24 years, Lynette Romero, our friend Lynette, has decided to move on from anchoring our weekend morning news,” entertainment anchor Sam Rubin said during a broadcast.
“Ktla management had hoped she would stay here her entire career and Ktla worked hard to make that happen, but Lynette has decided to move on to another opportunity elsewhere.
“Lynette we wish you luck, we miss you and we thank you for everything you’ve done for Ktla, and so many friends and fans of yours… on behalf of everyone here, we wish you and your family nothing but the best. Good luck to Lynette Romero.”
After nearly 24 years at Ktla,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Robert Stephens
- Monsters and Critics
Tino Franco’s dad makes more comments. Pic credit: @tino.360/Instagram
Tino Franco’s parents were slammed after Rachel Recchia attended her hometown visit at his house.
His dad, Joe, has spoken out, answering questions sarcastically that Bachelor Nation either asked or commented about after the visit.
Despite alums and viewers being disappointed and upset with how Joe and his wife, Sandi Franco, treated Rachel when she came into their home, Joe has continued to make waves in the franchise.
Although Tino assured Rachel that his parents would both come around, Rachel still seemed skeptical and worried about it.
Joe has continued to post and comment on his Facebook account about the show, his son, and the process as a whole.
While some viewers understand Joe’s thought process, many have criticized Joe’s opinions and thoughts and how vocal he has been throughout the show.
Joe Franco’s social...
Tino Franco’s parents were slammed after Rachel Recchia attended her hometown visit at his house.
His dad, Joe, has spoken out, answering questions sarcastically that Bachelor Nation either asked or commented about after the visit.
Despite alums and viewers being disappointed and upset with how Joe and his wife, Sandi Franco, treated Rachel when she came into their home, Joe has continued to make waves in the franchise.
Although Tino assured Rachel that his parents would both come around, Rachel still seemed skeptical and worried about it.
Joe has continued to post and comment on his Facebook account about the show, his son, and the process as a whole.
While some viewers understand Joe’s thought process, many have criticized Joe’s opinions and thoughts and how vocal he has been throughout the show.
Joe Franco’s social...
- 9/8/2022
- by Erin Tegtmeier
- Monsters and Critics
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