Refresh for updates… Tributes are pouring in for Joe Flaherty, whose career launched with Canadian sketch comedy series Sctv, and who was known for his roles as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks, and Donald the heckler in Happy Gilmore. Flaherty died Monday at the age of 82.
Martin Short, Flaherty’s co-star on Sctv, remembered Flaherty as “the funniest man in the room.”
“In over 50 years of our friendship, there were very few people as wise or hilarious when it came to comedy, teaching improvisation and the art of character work as Joe,” Short wrote in a press statement. “In ‘Sctv’ we called him the anchor. In life, he was simply the funniest man in the room. I just adored him.”
Adam Sandler paid tribute to his Happy Gilmore co-star in a post on Instagram.
“Oh man. Worshipped Joe growing up, Sandler wrote next to photo of Flaherty. “Always had me and my brother laughing.
Martin Short, Flaherty’s co-star on Sctv, remembered Flaherty as “the funniest man in the room.”
“In over 50 years of our friendship, there were very few people as wise or hilarious when it came to comedy, teaching improvisation and the art of character work as Joe,” Short wrote in a press statement. “In ‘Sctv’ we called him the anchor. In life, he was simply the funniest man in the room. I just adored him.”
Adam Sandler paid tribute to his Happy Gilmore co-star in a post on Instagram.
“Oh man. Worshipped Joe growing up, Sandler wrote next to photo of Flaherty. “Always had me and my brother laughing.
- 4/2/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Flaherty has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
The actor was best known for playing Harold Weir on the beloved show Freaks and Geeks. While the series only lasted for one season, it gained a cult following and many of the show’s young stars became A-List celebs.
Flaherty‘s death was confirmed in a statement by his daughter Gudrun Flaherty.
Keep reading to find out more…
She told Variety, “After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges,...
The actor was best known for playing Harold Weir on the beloved show Freaks and Geeks. While the series only lasted for one season, it gained a cult following and many of the show’s young stars became A-List celebs.
Flaherty‘s death was confirmed in a statement by his daughter Gudrun Flaherty.
Keep reading to find out more…
She told Variety, “After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Joe Flaherty, an original cast member of Canadian sketch comedy series Sctv who will also be remembered for roles in Freaks and Geeks and Happy Gilmore, has died at the age of 82.
The actor and comedian died on Monday, April 1st, after a brief illness, his daughter told The Toronto Star.
Flaherty got his start with the Chicago comedy troupe Second City before relocating to Toronto in 1973. Alongside Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Harold Ramis, Flaherty starred as an original cast member of Sctv, the influential Canadian sketch comedy series that ran for six seasons through 1984. For his efforts, Flaherty won Emmy Awards for outstanding writing in 1982 and 1983.
Flaherty later starred on Eugene Levy’s early ’90s sitcom Manic Mansion, based on the 1987 video game of the same name. He also had a role on Freaks and Geeks, playing A-1 Sporting Goods owner...
The actor and comedian died on Monday, April 1st, after a brief illness, his daughter told The Toronto Star.
Flaherty got his start with the Chicago comedy troupe Second City before relocating to Toronto in 1973. Alongside Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Harold Ramis, Flaherty starred as an original cast member of Sctv, the influential Canadian sketch comedy series that ran for six seasons through 1984. For his efforts, Flaherty won Emmy Awards for outstanding writing in 1982 and 1983.
Flaherty later starred on Eugene Levy’s early ’90s sitcom Manic Mansion, based on the 1987 video game of the same name. He also had a role on Freaks and Geeks, playing A-1 Sporting Goods owner...
- 4/2/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Joe Flaherty, a constant comic presence in film and TV, best known for his work on the sketch show Sctv and Freaks and Geeks, has died. He was 82.
Flaherty’s daughter, Gudrun, confirmed his death in a statement shared with the New York Times. No exact cause was given, but Gudrun said her father died on Monday, April 1, after “a brief illness.”
She continued: “Since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an...
Flaherty’s daughter, Gudrun, confirmed his death in a statement shared with the New York Times. No exact cause was given, but Gudrun said her father died on Monday, April 1, after “a brief illness.”
She continued: “Since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Joe Flaherty, a writer and performer on the influential and beloved sketch comedy series Sctv and a series regular on Freaks and Geeks, died Monday following a brief illness. He was 82.
His death was announced by his daughter Gudrun Flaherty, who said in a press statement, “After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges, we had the precious opportunity to watch many of those classic movies together — moments I will forever hold dear.”
Last month, Flaherty’s former...
His death was announced by his daughter Gudrun Flaherty, who said in a press statement, “After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges, we had the precious opportunity to watch many of those classic movies together — moments I will forever hold dear.”
Last month, Flaherty’s former...
- 4/2/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Flaherty, the two-time Emmy-winning writer and Second City alumnus who sparkled as Guy Caballero, Count Floyd, Big Jim McBob and Sammy Maudlin as an original castmember on the landmark Canadian sketch comedy series Sctv, has died. He was 82.
His daughter, Gudrun Flaherty, told the Canadian Press he died Monday after a brief illness.
“Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s,” she said in a statement. “His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges, we had the precious opportunity to watch many of those classic movies together — moments I will forever hold dear.”
A native of Pittsburgh, Flaherty also was known for his stint as A-1 Sporting Goods...
His daughter, Gudrun Flaherty, told the Canadian Press he died Monday after a brief illness.
“Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s,” she said in a statement. “His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges, we had the precious opportunity to watch many of those classic movies together — moments I will forever hold dear.”
A native of Pittsburgh, Flaherty also was known for his stint as A-1 Sporting Goods...
- 4/2/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joe Flaherty, the actor, writer and comedian known for his roles on the Canadian sketch comedy series “Second City Television” and “Freaks and Geeks,” died on Monday. He was 82.
Flaherty’s daughter, Gudrun, confirmed the news to Variety in a statement through the Comedic Artists Alliance, which had previously raised funds for Flaherty to obtain a 24-hour care provider.
“After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss,” Gudrun said. “Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges, we had the precious opportunity to watch many of...
Flaherty’s daughter, Gudrun, confirmed the news to Variety in a statement through the Comedic Artists Alliance, which had previously raised funds for Flaherty to obtain a 24-hour care provider.
“After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss,” Gudrun said. “Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me. In these last few months, as he faced his health challenges, we had the precious opportunity to watch many of...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jaden Thompson and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Joe Flaherty, founding member of “Sctv” and ubiquitous comic actor for decades including a stint as the Dad on “Freaks and Geeks,” has died at the age of 82, according to multiple reports.
The Pittsburgh-born performer (a rare American in the Canadian comedy sphere) got his start with the Chicago-based Second City Theater, first appearing on the “National Lampoon Radio Hour” before resettling in Toronto to become part of Second City’s core in the Great White North. He was one of the initial writer/performers on “Sctv,” a vanguard sketch comedy series co-starring John Candy, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O’Hara, Harold Ramis (for a little while), Dave Thomas, and, later, Martin Short, that mixed parody programming with behind-the-scenes shenanigans at a low rent television station in “Mellonville.” Indeed, if “Sctv” could be said to have a main character, it would be Flaherty’s Guy Caballero, the corrupt,...
The Pittsburgh-born performer (a rare American in the Canadian comedy sphere) got his start with the Chicago-based Second City Theater, first appearing on the “National Lampoon Radio Hour” before resettling in Toronto to become part of Second City’s core in the Great White North. He was one of the initial writer/performers on “Sctv,” a vanguard sketch comedy series co-starring John Candy, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O’Hara, Harold Ramis (for a little while), Dave Thomas, and, later, Martin Short, that mixed parody programming with behind-the-scenes shenanigans at a low rent television station in “Mellonville.” Indeed, if “Sctv” could be said to have a main character, it would be Flaherty’s Guy Caballero, the corrupt,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
The comedy realm is dealt another big blow as the world says goodbye to Joe Flaherty. According to Exclaim, the Sctv legend had been dealing with a sickness and was said to be “very ill.” In late February, Flaherty’s Second City brother, Martin Short, sent a message to their Sctv peers to fundraise for his home care in his last days, which amounted to $20K a month. Short had said that they had been made aware of the gravity of his condition and Flaherty chose to spend the rest of his life at home with his daughter rather than at a facility. The message would hit social media.
In Short’s fundraising message, he says, “We are writing to our friends because we believe Sctv meant something to you, and that would not be the case if it were not for Joe Flaherty. He was a mentor, a director,...
In Short’s fundraising message, he says, “We are writing to our friends because we believe Sctv meant something to you, and that would not be the case if it were not for Joe Flaherty. He was a mentor, a director,...
- 4/2/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Veteran actor Joe Flaherty, best known for starring in the popular Canadian sketch comedy series Sctv and as Harold Weir on Paul Feig’s Freaks and Geeks, has died. He was 82. The passing was first announced late Monday, April 1, on X (formerly Twitter) by Mad Men actor Joel Murray, who wrote, “We’ve lost another of my idols. Rip Joe Flaherty 1941-2024.” Murray starred alongside Flaherty in the 1986 movie One Crazy Summer. Flaherty’s daughter Gudrun later confirmed his death, saying in a statement: “After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. “Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s. His insights into the golden age of cinema didn’t just shape his professional life; they were also a source of endless fascination for me.
- 4/2/2024
- TV Insider
Hollywood, California – March 08: Eugene Levy is honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame timed to the global premiere of Apple TV+’s “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy” on March 08, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Apple TV+) Considering it took him until he was 30 years old to get his first TV role, as a regular player on the sketch show Sctv, Eugene Levy seemed like he would be an unlikely candidate for a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Yet, sure enough, at the age of 77, he’s achieved that honor after achieving both fame and acclaim in the American Pie movies, Christopher Guest’s series of mockumentary films, and, of course, the Emmy Award-winning comedy Schitt’s Creek Currently starring in his own reality series, The Reluctant Traveler, Levy talked about what it means for him to be honored with his Walk of Fame star.
- 3/13/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The premise of The Reluctant Traveler is a simple one. There’s a traveler and he’s reluctant, you see. But’s he’s also much more than that.
That’s because the titular reluctant traveler in this Apple TV+ docuseries is none other than comedy legend Eugene Levy. Levy’s prolific career has spanned decades – from his time on the Canadian sketch series Sctv to his many roles in Christopher Guest’s collection of mockumentaries to his most recent Emmy award-winning portrayal of Johnny Rose in Schitt’s Creek, the sitcom created by his son Dan Levy. Through all of these onscreen adventures, however, Levy never quite caught the travel bug. The Reluctant Traveler season 1 sought to rectify that by forcing him into locales like Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, and more.
The Reluctant Traveler season 2 keeps that same format in place, albeit with some tweaks. Instead of spanning the globe this time around,...
That’s because the titular reluctant traveler in this Apple TV+ docuseries is none other than comedy legend Eugene Levy. Levy’s prolific career has spanned decades – from his time on the Canadian sketch series Sctv to his many roles in Christopher Guest’s collection of mockumentaries to his most recent Emmy award-winning portrayal of Johnny Rose in Schitt’s Creek, the sitcom created by his son Dan Levy. Through all of these onscreen adventures, however, Levy never quite caught the travel bug. The Reluctant Traveler season 1 sought to rectify that by forcing him into locales like Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, and more.
The Reluctant Traveler season 2 keeps that same format in place, albeit with some tweaks. Instead of spanning the globe this time around,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It might be hard to believe, but it has been 30 years since the world lost one of the most beloved screen presences in modern times, John Candy. And while we can honor his too-short life and career by watching some of his greatest movies, we’ll never get to experience what his children did. But they are at least letting fans in on their personal feelings for their father, who died on March 4th, 1994.
Posting on her personal Instagram, John Candy’s eldest daughter Jennifer shared a photo of the two with the caption, “30 years ago today … feels like both a lifetime with and without you . Miss you and love you always”, along with a heart emoji. Jennifer had previously said, “He was your everyday kind of guy and a great dad and very lovable…Very much similar to characters that he was on film.”
Posting on his own social media account,...
Posting on her personal Instagram, John Candy’s eldest daughter Jennifer shared a photo of the two with the caption, “30 years ago today … feels like both a lifetime with and without you . Miss you and love you always”, along with a heart emoji. Jennifer had previously said, “He was your everyday kind of guy and a great dad and very lovable…Very much similar to characters that he was on film.”
Posting on his own social media account,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Catherine O’Hara has been cast in “The Last of Us” Season 2 at HBO, Variety has learned.
Details on the character O’Hara will be playing are being kept under wraps. She joins returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the hit series alongside new cast members Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.
O’Hara is one of the most celebrated comedic actresses in modern times, having first broken out during her time on the acclaimed sketch comedy series “Sctv.” She is best known most recently for her starring role in the comedy series “Schitt’s Creek,” on which she played Moira Rose throughout the show’s six-season run. She received two Emmy nominations for the show, winning the award for best actress in a comedy in 2020 for the final season. O’Hara is also known for her work in the films of...
Details on the character O’Hara will be playing are being kept under wraps. She joins returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the hit series alongside new cast members Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.
O’Hara is one of the most celebrated comedic actresses in modern times, having first broken out during her time on the acclaimed sketch comedy series “Sctv.” She is best known most recently for her starring role in the comedy series “Schitt’s Creek,” on which she played Moira Rose throughout the show’s six-season run. She received two Emmy nominations for the show, winning the award for best actress in a comedy in 2020 for the final season. O’Hara is also known for her work in the films of...
- 2/2/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Canadian actress Catherin O'Hara was bumping up against "Saturday Night Live" for years before she landed a job on the show. Early in her career, O'Hara performed with the Toronto branch of the famed comedy troupe The Second City, serving as an understudy for comedienne Gilda Radner. O'Hara stepped into Rander's shoes when the latter left to get a job on "Saturday Night Live." The remaining Toronotoites stayed back and founded their own sketch comedy series, "Sctv," which debuted in 1976. "Sctv" proved to be fertile ground for upcoming comedy superstars. In addition to O'Hara, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty, and Harold Ramis all broke through. "Sctv" was huge in Canada, but remained secondary to "Saturday Night Live" down in the United States.
"Sctv" lasted for six seasons and ran 135 episodes, while "Saturday Night Live" (beyond all expectations) persists to this day.
"Sctv" lasted for six seasons and ran 135 episodes, while "Saturday Night Live" (beyond all expectations) persists to this day.
- 1/29/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, prolific screenwriter Tracy Tormé has passed away at the age of 64. Tormé was a veteran of 1980s-era "Saturday Night Live" and wrote the TV movie "UFO Cover-Up?: Live!" in 1988, cementing his reputation among amateur ufologists everywhere. In the late '80s, Tormé was hand-picked by show creator Gene Roddenberry to contribute to the then-new "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Tormé became the show's executive story editor and creative consultant, a position he held for 24 of the show's early episodes. He is also the credited writer on 12 first-season episodes, including "Haven," "Skin of Evil," "The Arsenal of Freedom," and "The Big Goodbye."
That last episode, which aired on January 11, 1988, was notable in that it was the first holodeck-forward episode of the series. The holodeck was, of course, introduced in the show's pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint," which explained to audiences that the Enterprise-d was equipped with...
That last episode, which aired on January 11, 1988, was notable in that it was the first holodeck-forward episode of the series. The holodeck was, of course, introduced in the show's pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint," which explained to audiences that the Enterprise-d was equipped with...
- 1/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Brian McConnachie, the Emmy-winning writer with the offbeat sense of humor who worked on Sctv Network and Saturday Night Live and appeared in Caddyshack and several films for Woody Allen, has died. He was 81.
McConnachie died Friday of complications from Parkinson’s disease in Venice, Florida, Michael Gerber, editor and publisher of The American Bystander, told The Hollywood Reporter. The duo relaunched the humor magazine in 2015 after McConnachie — an original staff member at National Lampoon — originally got it going in 1981.
“Every day, on every page, he has been our North Star,” Gerber said in a statement. “From his days at National Lampoon, Brian was ‘every comedy writer’s favorite comedy writer,’ crafting an unmistakable one-of-a-kind laid-back eccentricity that inspired generations.
“He is the only person I know who wrote for the Holy Trinity of Seventies Comedy — National Lampoon, SNL and Sctv. This speaks to not only his writing talent, but...
McConnachie died Friday of complications from Parkinson’s disease in Venice, Florida, Michael Gerber, editor and publisher of The American Bystander, told The Hollywood Reporter. The duo relaunched the humor magazine in 2015 after McConnachie — an original staff member at National Lampoon — originally got it going in 1981.
“Every day, on every page, he has been our North Star,” Gerber said in a statement. “From his days at National Lampoon, Brian was ‘every comedy writer’s favorite comedy writer,’ crafting an unmistakable one-of-a-kind laid-back eccentricity that inspired generations.
“He is the only person I know who wrote for the Holy Trinity of Seventies Comedy — National Lampoon, SNL and Sctv. This speaks to not only his writing talent, but...
- 1/9/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Martin Short is entering the “Only Murders in the Building” episode “The Tell” as his 2023 Emmy Award submission for Best Comedy Actor. “The Tell” streamed on July 19, 2022 and is the fifth episode of the Hulu show’s second season.
In this installment, Short’s character Oliver Putnam learns that Mabel is dating a young artist named Alice, and he immediately becomes suspicious of her for murdering Bunny. Later at a party filled with art enthusiasts, Oliver suggests that everyone play a murder game called “Son of Sam,” and he grills Alice in front of everyone. In a separate storyline, Will takes a DNA test and learns he may not be Oliver’s biological son after all.
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This year marks the 15th and 16th career Emmy nominations for Short, with two previous wins for “Sctv” and...
In this installment, Short’s character Oliver Putnam learns that Mabel is dating a young artist named Alice, and he immediately becomes suspicious of her for murdering Bunny. Later at a party filled with art enthusiasts, Oliver suggests that everyone play a murder game called “Son of Sam,” and he grills Alice in front of everyone. In a separate storyline, Will takes a DNA test and learns he may not be Oliver’s biological son after all.
See Watch dozens of interviews with 2023 Emmy nominees
This year marks the 15th and 16th career Emmy nominations for Short, with two previous wins for “Sctv” and...
- 7/24/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Schitt’s Creek alum Eugene Levy is heading to Summer Camp. The four-time Emmy winner will play Diane Keaton’s love interest in the comedy also set to star Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard.
Castille Landon (After franchise) is directing the film, which is heading into production next month in North Carolina, from her own script. It tells the story of Nora, Ginny and Mary, who have been best friends since childhood, spending their summers together inseparably at sleepaway camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others excitedly. Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is for sure — Nora, Ginny, and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.
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Castille Landon (After franchise) is directing the film, which is heading into production next month in North Carolina, from her own script. It tells the story of Nora, Ginny and Mary, who have been best friends since childhood, spending their summers together inseparably at sleepaway camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others excitedly. Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is for sure — Nora, Ginny, and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.
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- 3/24/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Somewhere in between his Oscar-winning portrayal of a gay lawyer dying of AIDS in "Philadelphia" and his performance as the mild-mannered captain of an Army detachment ordered to rescue the sole surviving son of a family that lost three of their children to the Normandy Invasion in "Saving Private Ryan," Tom Hanks was declared the James Stewart of his generation. The evidence was compelling. As Forrest Gump, astronaut Jim Lovell, and Sheriff Woody, Hanks had come to exemplify all that is right and decent about America. We saw the best of ourselves in his characters, while, off-screen, he exuded good, clean charm whenever he turned up on a talk show or a red carpet. He seemed affable, erudite, and kind. But to call him the Baby Boomer James Stewart was to ignore Stewart's willingness to play hard against type.
It is 2023, and Hanks has just delivered his first truly...
It is 2023, and Hanks has just delivered his first truly...
- 3/17/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The oversized contribution Chicago has made and continues to make to the American entertainment landscape comes in no small part from its vibrant and varied theater scene. With well over 200 theaters, from small stages featuring intimate fare to larger houses sending major productions to Broadway and beyond, it’s difficult to find any American film or television series that doesn’t have roots that trace back to Windy City stages.
The Steppenwolf Theater Company is one where heavy-hitters John Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf and Gary Sinise forged their craft early in their storied careers. Playwright and actor Tracy Letts premiered his Pulitzer Prize-winning “August: Osage County” at Steppenwolf in 2007.
“It’s a lot easier to produce good theater in Chicago than in many other places,” Malkovich told Roger Ebert back in 1984 and that still applies today. “You can always get a few people together and put on a play.”
Chicago has...
The Steppenwolf Theater Company is one where heavy-hitters John Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf and Gary Sinise forged their craft early in their storied careers. Playwright and actor Tracy Letts premiered his Pulitzer Prize-winning “August: Osage County” at Steppenwolf in 2007.
“It’s a lot easier to produce good theater in Chicago than in many other places,” Malkovich told Roger Ebert back in 1984 and that still applies today. “You can always get a few people together and put on a play.”
Chicago has...
- 3/8/2023
- by Paul Plunkett
- Variety Film + TV
Much like Moira Rose, the newly-impoverished socialite and former soap opera star she played on “Schitt’s Creek,” actress and comedienne Catherine O’Hara is a woman of many talents. Though she is most well known for her comedic roles, she is also a skilled dramatic actress and a gifted writer. One of her most unique skills, which is showcased brilliantly in her Pop TV series, is her ability to capture a character’s bizarre manner of speaking in a way that is both hilarious but also believable. O’Hara’s long and varied career is captured in our gallery of her greatest film roles.
Like many of her contemporaries, O’Hara got her start on the Canadian sketch TV show “Sctv,” for which she won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing For a Variety Series. She has appeared in several films from director Tim Burton, and she has become a part of...
Like many of her contemporaries, O’Hara got her start on the Canadian sketch TV show “Sctv,” for which she won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing For a Variety Series. She has appeared in several films from director Tim Burton, and she has become a part of...
- 2/24/2023
- by Zach Moore, Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Schitt’s Creek introduced a whole new generation to Eugene Levy. He’d been a comedy legend since Second City and its ‘80s variety show Sctv. Plus, Levy always popped up in memorable roles in movies, like Jim’s Dad in the American Pie series. Levy admits Schitt’s Creek was nerve-wracking, but his new show, The Reluctant Traveler is even more so.
Eugene Levy | Apple TV+
Showbiz Cheat Sheet attended a press conference with Levy for The Reluctant Traveler in January. The travel show takes Levy to eight exotic locations around the world. We’ll have more with Levy here on Cheat Sheet and The Reluctant Traveler premieres Feb. 24 on Apple TV+.
‘Schitt’s Creek’ was nerve-wracking for Eugene Levy
Levy co-created Schitt’s Creek with his son Dan. The idea of playing the lead, Johnny Rose, was daunting even for the veteran Levy.
“Johnny Rose was a character,” Levy said. “I’ve...
Eugene Levy | Apple TV+
Showbiz Cheat Sheet attended a press conference with Levy for The Reluctant Traveler in January. The travel show takes Levy to eight exotic locations around the world. We’ll have more with Levy here on Cheat Sheet and The Reluctant Traveler premieres Feb. 24 on Apple TV+.
‘Schitt’s Creek’ was nerve-wracking for Eugene Levy
Levy co-created Schitt’s Creek with his son Dan. The idea of playing the lead, Johnny Rose, was daunting even for the veteran Levy.
“Johnny Rose was a character,” Levy said. “I’ve...
- 2/23/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s no mystery why Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” is nominated for 17 Emmy Awards including comedy series, actor and guest actor and actress: a delish plot, snappy dialogue, pitch-perfect directing, and a cast to die for led by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. They are “The Three Amigos” for the 21st century. To celebrate the series, which recently had its second season finale, why not look at some fun facts and trivia of the cast many of whom already have mantle full of honors.
Steve Martin
Talk about a modern-day Renaissance man. Martin is an actor, writer, musician-he plays a mean banjo-composer and ace tap dancers. Is there anything he can’t do? Martin won an honorary Oscar in 2014, the AFI’s Life Achievement Award in 2015, four Grammy Awards including two for best comedy recording in 1978 and 1979, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2007 such critics honors...
Steve Martin
Talk about a modern-day Renaissance man. Martin is an actor, writer, musician-he plays a mean banjo-composer and ace tap dancers. Is there anything he can’t do? Martin won an honorary Oscar in 2014, the AFI’s Life Achievement Award in 2015, four Grammy Awards including two for best comedy recording in 1978 and 1979, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2007 such critics honors...
- 9/5/2022
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
David Yates’ Netflix film The Pain Hustlers has begun rounding out its cast, with Andy Garcia (Father of the Bride), Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek), Jay Duplass (Industry), Brian d’Arcy James (West Side Story) and Chloe Coleman (My Spy) signing on to star alongside Emily Blunt and Chris Evans.
The film billed as tonally similar to The Big Short, American Hustle and The Wolf of Wall Street follows Liza Drake (Blunt), a high-school dropout dreaming of a better life for her and her young daughter. Liza lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical startup in a yellowing strip mall in Central Florida. Her charm, guts and drive then catapult the company and her into the high life, where she soon finds herself at the center of a criminal conspiracy with deadly consequences.
Netflix acquired global rights to the film written by Wells Tower for 50M out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival,...
The film billed as tonally similar to The Big Short, American Hustle and The Wolf of Wall Street follows Liza Drake (Blunt), a high-school dropout dreaming of a better life for her and her young daughter. Liza lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical startup in a yellowing strip mall in Central Florida. Her charm, guts and drive then catapult the company and her into the high life, where she soon finds herself at the center of a criminal conspiracy with deadly consequences.
Netflix acquired global rights to the film written by Wells Tower for 50M out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the best things about Peak TV, a.k.a. TV’s platinum era, has been the room it has carved out for our national treasures, some of whom are doing their best work ever. Folks like Henry Winker on “Barry” and Jean Smart on “Hacks,” of course. And then there’s Emmy-nominated “Only Murders in the Building” stars Steve Martin and Martin Short.
The duo’s fandom spans several generations. My parents grew up with them on “SNL” and “Sctv.” Over the past few years, my kids have gotten to know them as I’ve brought out “Three Amigos” and “Father of the Bride” for family movie nights.
And now, we have “Only Murders in the Building” for every age range. How lucky are we to live in a time where we get to see the two pals, meshed with Selena Gomez, doing some of the best work of their lengthy careers?...
The duo’s fandom spans several generations. My parents grew up with them on “SNL” and “Sctv.” Over the past few years, my kids have gotten to know them as I’ve brought out “Three Amigos” and “Father of the Bride” for family movie nights.
And now, we have “Only Murders in the Building” for every age range. How lucky are we to live in a time where we get to see the two pals, meshed with Selena Gomez, doing some of the best work of their lengthy careers?...
- 8/5/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Though an enormous number of beloved, bygone TV shows have been revived for the streaming era, there isn’t a whole lot of precedent for this kind of revival in the area of sketch comedy. It makes sense: There are fewer hit sketch comedy shows than straight sitcoms or dramas, and many of the most famous lineups would now be incomplete (like “Sctv” or “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”), or have featured too many incarnations to reunite properly (like the many casts of “Saturday Night Live”).
There’s also the matter of how sketch comedy is often fueled by youthful vitality. “The Carol Burnett Show,” for example, was a huge 11-season hit in the ’60s and ’70s, but a 1991 revival quickly floundered despite arriving just 13 years after its original finale—about the same amount of time that’s elapsed since Canadian comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall last appeared on television.
There’s also the matter of how sketch comedy is often fueled by youthful vitality. “The Carol Burnett Show,” for example, was a huge 11-season hit in the ’60s and ’70s, but a 1991 revival quickly floundered despite arriving just 13 years after its original finale—about the same amount of time that’s elapsed since Canadian comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall last appeared on television.
- 5/11/2022
- by Jesse Hassenger
- The Wrap
Viewers before them had first-generation “Saturday Night Live” and “Sctv.” But five Canadian lads turned out to be “kind of the only comedy group that reflected Gen X,” as fan Fred Armisen puts it in “The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks.” Reg Harkema’s documentary is a breezy, worthy overview of a collective career now approaching its 40th anniversary.
While best enjoyed by the already converted, it provides enough showbiz insight and interpersonal drama to entertain newbies. It will provide both camps with an appetizer for the Kids’ limited-run reboot of their original sketch series, which new episodes (featuring an array of name guest stars) launch May 13 on Amazon Prime, followed by this doc a week later (on May 20).
While all in their early twenties, Mark McKinney and Bruce McCulloch met in 1981 via a Calgary comedy-improv group, as did Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald in Toronto the next year.
While best enjoyed by the already converted, it provides enough showbiz insight and interpersonal drama to entertain newbies. It will provide both camps with an appetizer for the Kids’ limited-run reboot of their original sketch series, which new episodes (featuring an array of name guest stars) launch May 13 on Amazon Prime, followed by this doc a week later (on May 20).
While all in their early twenties, Mark McKinney and Bruce McCulloch met in 1981 via a Calgary comedy-improv group, as did Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald in Toronto the next year.
- 4/30/2022
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Video Version of this Article Photo: John Candy Born in Ontario, Canada and becoming a household name in the United States thanks to his role on the influential Canadian sketch series, ‘Sctv’, John Candy quickly became an influential comic actor. From Gus Polinski, ‘’the polka king of the Midwest’’ to Barf, half man/half dog, John Candy was known for seeming to feel larger than life. John Candy’s characters being larger than life matched with his own personality, which seemed to be that of a giant Teddy bear. The director who best used this lovable star is John Hughes, the king of eighties films. With Hughes’ films ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’, ‘the Great Outdoors’, and ‘Uncle Buck’, John Candy could bring his larger-than-life personality to starring roles. These films, being more family-oriented than his previous vehicles like ‘The Blues Brothers’ or ‘Stripes’, caused John Candy to cement himself in the childhoods of many,...
- 2/24/2022
- by Brianna Benozich
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Peter Aykroyd, the former cast member and writer on “Saturday Night Live” and brother to Dan Aykroyd, has died. He was believed to be 66. A cause of death has not been released.
Aykroyd’s passing was announced on Saturday’s Simu Liu-hosted episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The program aired a tribute to the late comic in the form of a short film that he had starred in titled “The Java Junkie.” The noir parody features Aykroyd as a buggy character darting around town to satiate his coffee addiction. The short ends with a title card in tribute to Aykroyd.
Peter Aykroyd
1955-2021
SNL '79-'80
"The Java Junkie" pic.twitter.com/5IJWJTezgz
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) November 21, 2021
Peter Aykroyd was born on Nov. 19, 1955 and was raised in Ottawa, Can. alongside his older brother, Dan Aykroyd. He began his foray into comedy by joining the Second City comedy...
Aykroyd’s passing was announced on Saturday’s Simu Liu-hosted episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The program aired a tribute to the late comic in the form of a short film that he had starred in titled “The Java Junkie.” The noir parody features Aykroyd as a buggy character darting around town to satiate his coffee addiction. The short ends with a title card in tribute to Aykroyd.
Peter Aykroyd
1955-2021
SNL '79-'80
"The Java Junkie" pic.twitter.com/5IJWJTezgz
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) November 21, 2021
Peter Aykroyd was born on Nov. 19, 1955 and was raised in Ottawa, Can. alongside his older brother, Dan Aykroyd. He began his foray into comedy by joining the Second City comedy...
- 11/21/2021
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Eugene Levy is set to host and executive produce a new travel series for Apple.
“The Reluctant Traveler” will see Levy visit some of the world’s most remarkable hotels, as well as explore the people, places and cultures that surround them. Self confessedly not your average travel show host, he’s agreed the time is right for him to broaden his horizons. Levy will be packing his suitcase with some trepidation but hoping his experiences might lead to a whole new chapter in his life – that’s as long as he doesn’t have to battle his motion sickness, and still gets dinner at 7.
The new series will be produced for Apple by Twofour. In addition to starring, Levy executive produces alongside David Brindley.
Levy most recently starred in and co-created the hit comedy series “Schitt’s Creek” with his son, Dan Levy. He earned two Emmy nominations for best...
“The Reluctant Traveler” will see Levy visit some of the world’s most remarkable hotels, as well as explore the people, places and cultures that surround them. Self confessedly not your average travel show host, he’s agreed the time is right for him to broaden his horizons. Levy will be packing his suitcase with some trepidation but hoping his experiences might lead to a whole new chapter in his life – that’s as long as he doesn’t have to battle his motion sickness, and still gets dinner at 7.
The new series will be produced for Apple by Twofour. In addition to starring, Levy executive produces alongside David Brindley.
Levy most recently starred in and co-created the hit comedy series “Schitt’s Creek” with his son, Dan Levy. He earned two Emmy nominations for best...
- 11/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu premiered the first three episodes of its new comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” on August 31, with additional episodes premiering every Tuesday through October 19 when its 10-episode season concludes. It’s a true-crime parody led (and co-created) by Steve Martin, who plays an amateur sleuth alongside Martin Short and Selena Gomez. But what do critics think of this show with its starry cast?
As of this writing “Only Murders” has a strong score of 75 on MetaCritic based on 25 reviews counted thus far: 23 positive, two somewhat mixed, but none outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, which doesn’t measure any reviews as mixed but simply as positive or negative, the show is rated 100% fresh based on 33 reviews. Those scores suggest that there’s a lot to like in this show, and some to love. The Rt critics’ consensus summarizes the reviews by saying, “‘Only Murders in the Building’s...
As of this writing “Only Murders” has a strong score of 75 on MetaCritic based on 25 reviews counted thus far: 23 positive, two somewhat mixed, but none outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, which doesn’t measure any reviews as mixed but simply as positive or negative, the show is rated 100% fresh based on 33 reviews. Those scores suggest that there’s a lot to like in this show, and some to love. The Rt critics’ consensus summarizes the reviews by saying, “‘Only Murders in the Building’s...
- 8/31/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that their live and in person Stars in the House at The Town Hall will be rescheduled to Monday, October 25th at 8:00 Pm, consistent with Theatre Authority guidelines.
Broadway’s brightest stars will come together at the live concert benefitting The Actors Fund. The line-up will include appearances by Andy Karl, Anika Larsen, Bebe Neuwirth, Brenda Braxton, Charlotte d’Amboise, Christine Pedi, Chita Rivera, Dana Delany, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Linda Benanti, Liz Callaway, Marc Shaiman, Orfeh, Schele Williams and many others. CBS Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook will also take the stage to give the latest updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. The evening will be directed by Lisa Mordente.
Ticket buyers who have purchased tickets to the original September 12th show will have the option to attend the new date, or will receive a refund. Ticket buyers will receive an email from TicketMaster with further details.
Broadway’s brightest stars will come together at the live concert benefitting The Actors Fund. The line-up will include appearances by Andy Karl, Anika Larsen, Bebe Neuwirth, Brenda Braxton, Charlotte d’Amboise, Christine Pedi, Chita Rivera, Dana Delany, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Linda Benanti, Liz Callaway, Marc Shaiman, Orfeh, Schele Williams and many others. CBS Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook will also take the stage to give the latest updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. The evening will be directed by Lisa Mordente.
Ticket buyers who have purchased tickets to the original September 12th show will have the option to attend the new date, or will receive a refund. Ticket buyers will receive an email from TicketMaster with further details.
- 8/17/2021
- Look to the Stars
There’s no business like show business, and if anyone has proven that over the past 16 months, it is “Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley!
The moment the theaters on Broadway went dark, the two put their heads together to find a way to give back, and provide much-needed entertainment to the community that they love. After hundreds of shows, thousands of guests, and millions of viewers, the impact of “Stars In The House” cannot be overstated, as it celebrates raising $1 Million for The Actors Fund. Donations from all around the world flooded in as people tuned in nearly every night to revisit beloved Broadway shows, television series, and films with the stars who made them, and have their spirits lifted by this one-of-a-kind series.
Rudetsky and Wesley will mark this unbelievable accomplishment with a very special In Person “Stars In The House” show on Wednesday,...
The moment the theaters on Broadway went dark, the two put their heads together to find a way to give back, and provide much-needed entertainment to the community that they love. After hundreds of shows, thousands of guests, and millions of viewers, the impact of “Stars In The House” cannot be overstated, as it celebrates raising $1 Million for The Actors Fund. Donations from all around the world flooded in as people tuned in nearly every night to revisit beloved Broadway shows, television series, and films with the stars who made them, and have their spirits lifted by this one-of-a-kind series.
Rudetsky and Wesley will mark this unbelievable accomplishment with a very special In Person “Stars In The House” show on Wednesday,...
- 6/25/2021
- Look to the Stars
George Gershwin, the noted composer of “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris,” will be the inspiration for a new musical drama from Martin Scorsese and John Carney.
Scorsese is producing the movie “Fascinating Rhythm,” named after one of Gershwin’s most recognizable songs, with Irwin Winkler. Carney, the filmmaker behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” as well as the showrunner of Amazon’s “Modern Love,” will direct the film. He’s also co-writing the screenplay with Chris Cluess.
An original musical, “Fascinating Rhythm” will draw creative influence from the life and music of Gershwin. However, the film is not expected to be a biopic. Instead, the story is centering on a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City. The Gershwin estate is on board and the movie will feature his music throughout.
Some of Gershwin’s best known compositions include “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,...
Scorsese is producing the movie “Fascinating Rhythm,” named after one of Gershwin’s most recognizable songs, with Irwin Winkler. Carney, the filmmaker behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” as well as the showrunner of Amazon’s “Modern Love,” will direct the film. He’s also co-writing the screenplay with Chris Cluess.
An original musical, “Fascinating Rhythm” will draw creative influence from the life and music of Gershwin. However, the film is not expected to be a biopic. Instead, the story is centering on a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City. The Gershwin estate is on board and the movie will feature his music throughout.
Some of Gershwin’s best known compositions include “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,...
- 4/22/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The doctors are in! Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the beloved cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a very special Earth Day episode benefiting Waterkeeper Alliance, the fastest growing global nonprofit focused solely on clean water.
Gloria Reuben, who portrayed physician assistant Jeanie Boulet on the hit TV series, serves as the President of Waterkeeper Alliance, and thought it would be great fun to bring the cast together in support of such an amazing organization. Gloria will be joined by George Clooney (Doug Ross), Noah Wyle (John Carter), Laura Innes (Kerry Weaver), Anthony Edwards (Mark Greene), Alex Kingston (Elizabeth Corday), Julianna Margulies (Carol Hathaway), Goran Visnjic (Luka Kovac), Paul McCrane (Robert Romano), Ming-Na Wen (Jing-Mei Chen), Laura Cerón (Chuny Marquez), Yvette Freeman (Haleh Adams), Conni Marie Brazelton (Connie Oligario), and Cch Pounder (Angela Hicks) for an evening of catching up and reminiscing...
Gloria Reuben, who portrayed physician assistant Jeanie Boulet on the hit TV series, serves as the President of Waterkeeper Alliance, and thought it would be great fun to bring the cast together in support of such an amazing organization. Gloria will be joined by George Clooney (Doug Ross), Noah Wyle (John Carter), Laura Innes (Kerry Weaver), Anthony Edwards (Mark Greene), Alex Kingston (Elizabeth Corday), Julianna Margulies (Carol Hathaway), Goran Visnjic (Luka Kovac), Paul McCrane (Robert Romano), Ming-Na Wen (Jing-Mei Chen), Laura Cerón (Chuny Marquez), Yvette Freeman (Haleh Adams), Conni Marie Brazelton (Connie Oligario), and Cch Pounder (Angela Hicks) for an evening of catching up and reminiscing...
- 4/15/2021
- Look to the Stars
On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown.
Now, one year and over 375 episodes later, “Stars In The House” has raised over $715,000 for The Actors Fund, and an additional $200,000 for other charity organizations who have needed support throughout the pandemic.
“We can’t believe it has been a year! We continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of our viewers, who send in donations from all over the world,” said Rudetsky and Wesley. “We thought that after the first few weeks, contributions would dwindle and the show would be more about bringing some joy and positivity during these dark times. But the fact that we have been able to do both – deliver fun and financial support – is beyond our wildest dreams. We are so grateful to our team behind the scenes,...
Now, one year and over 375 episodes later, “Stars In The House” has raised over $715,000 for The Actors Fund, and an additional $200,000 for other charity organizations who have needed support throughout the pandemic.
“We can’t believe it has been a year! We continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of our viewers, who send in donations from all over the world,” said Rudetsky and Wesley. “We thought that after the first few weeks, contributions would dwindle and the show would be more about bringing some joy and positivity during these dark times. But the fact that we have been able to do both – deliver fun and financial support – is beyond our wildest dreams. We are so grateful to our team behind the scenes,...
- 3/15/2021
- Look to the Stars
Andrea Martin (Great News), Robert Ri’chard (Empire), Juani Feliz (Blue Bloods), Kate Rockwell (Mean Girls: The Musical) and Sullivan Jones (The Surrogate) are set for recurring roles on Amazon’s Harlem, the comedy series from Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and Universal TV. They’ll join previously announced Whoopi Goldberg and Jasmine Guy, who also recur.
Created, written and executive produced by Oliver, Harlem, formerly the Untitled Tracy Oliver Project, is a single-camera comedy following the lives of four black women, friends from their college days at NYU, as they navigate sex, relationships and chasing their dreams.
Martin will play Robin, Camille’s passionate feminist mentor at Columbia University. Ri’chard portrays Shawn, Quinn’s sexy, stripper one-night stand who sticks around much longer than she planned. Feliz is Isabela, a local politician on track to beating AOCs record as the youngest member of Congress...
Created, written and executive produced by Oliver, Harlem, formerly the Untitled Tracy Oliver Project, is a single-camera comedy following the lives of four black women, friends from their college days at NYU, as they navigate sex, relationships and chasing their dreams.
Martin will play Robin, Camille’s passionate feminist mentor at Columbia University. Ri’chard portrays Shawn, Quinn’s sexy, stripper one-night stand who sticks around much longer than she planned. Feliz is Isabela, a local politician on track to beating AOCs record as the youngest member of Congress...
- 3/4/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Happy birthday, Eugene Levy! Today the legendary Canadian comedian, actor, writer and producer turns 74. While Levy is currently best known for the smash hit, award-winning series Schitt's Creek (created with son and co-star Dan Levy and featuring daughter Sarah Levy), he's been cracking up audiences for decades. Levy first became a household name in the '70s and '80s with the sketch-comedy series Sctv (alongside his Schitt's Creek co-star Catherine O'Hara), shortly followed up by his role as the sleazy car salesman in the iconic comedy classics National Lampoon's Vacation with Chevy Chase and Splash with Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah. The '90s...
- 12/17/2020
- E! Online
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today “Stars in the House” will mark Election Day with a 10 hour marathon!
From 9 Am to 7 Pm on November 3rd, Seth and James will be Live with special guests including Bellamy Young, Dana Delany, Marcia Cross, Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Marc Shaiman, Vanessa Williams, Adam Pascal, Peri Gilpin, Anika Larsen, Judy Kuhn, Marilu Henner, Annette Bening, Kelli O’Hara, and many more. Poll workers across the country from Poll Hero Project – and some familiar faces, like Elizabeth Stanley, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Lauren Patten – will drop by on breaks from their shifts working at the polls. “Stars in the House” favorite Brenda Braxton will join in as a guest host from 2-3 Pm.
Fans have always been a huge part of the show at “Stars in the House,” and on Election Day, that will be truer than ever! Seth and James will be inviting...
From 9 Am to 7 Pm on November 3rd, Seth and James will be Live with special guests including Bellamy Young, Dana Delany, Marcia Cross, Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Marc Shaiman, Vanessa Williams, Adam Pascal, Peri Gilpin, Anika Larsen, Judy Kuhn, Marilu Henner, Annette Bening, Kelli O’Hara, and many more. Poll workers across the country from Poll Hero Project – and some familiar faces, like Elizabeth Stanley, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Lauren Patten – will drop by on breaks from their shifts working at the polls. “Stars in the House” favorite Brenda Braxton will join in as a guest host from 2-3 Pm.
Fans have always been a huge part of the show at “Stars in the House,” and on Election Day, that will be truer than ever! Seth and James will be inviting...
- 10/28/2020
- Look to the Stars
“Are you guys going to put me on the cover again?” Tom Green asks. He’s referring to photographer Mark Seliger’s infamous 2000 shot of Green holding a baby who’s peeing on his face. Back then, the Canadian comedian was at the height of his fame after starring in one of MTV’s hottest shows, which made him famous for causing chaos while hosting bingo games or talking over the intercom at department stores. Green’s wild man-on-the-street style remained deeply influential, echoing from Jackass to Sacha Baron Cohen.
- 10/27/2020
- by Patrick Doyle
- Rollingstone.com
Fresh from reaching numerous milestones on Sunday night’s Emmy telecast, the main cast of “Schitt’s Creek” were guests on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy joined Kimmel’s show to talk about each of their Emmy victories and what it was like to be at their Emmy gathering in Toronto.
Daniel Levy, who took home four trophies as an actor/writer/director/producer, admitted that the crowd gathered to celebrate the show’s wins was supposed to be much bigger. Canada’s guidelines for big gatherings had originally allowed for a larger crowd size to gather at the planned celebration, but those plans had to be reworked at the last minute. “In true 2020 fashion on the night before our Emmy party, the government had to minimize the party size in half, which meant that we had a last minute un-invitation ceremony that had...
Daniel Levy, who took home four trophies as an actor/writer/director/producer, admitted that the crowd gathered to celebrate the show’s wins was supposed to be much bigger. Canada’s guidelines for big gatherings had originally allowed for a larger crowd size to gather at the planned celebration, but those plans had to be reworked at the last minute. “In true 2020 fashion on the night before our Emmy party, the government had to minimize the party size in half, which meant that we had a last minute un-invitation ceremony that had...
- 9/24/2020
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
We at Gold Derby have been covering the 2020 Primetime Emmy race since this spring, so this awards season accounts for almost the entirety of the Covid-19 pandemic that turned the entertainment industry upside down. The health crisis changed how we watched and thought about television. And it changed how the Emmys themselves did business, pushing them to a series of virtual ceremonies instead of the usual in-person extravaganza. But despite the pandemic there was more TV to nominate this year, not less. So what happened on Sunday night, September 20, when the last 23 awards were handed out? Scroll down for our minute-by-minute analysis of all the winners as they’re announced.
SEE2020 Emmy winners: Full list in all 23 categories at the 72nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards
The first thing to explain about this year’s Emmys is that most of them happened before Sunday night. The Creative Arts Awards announced the...
SEE2020 Emmy winners: Full list in all 23 categories at the 72nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards
The first thing to explain about this year’s Emmys is that most of them happened before Sunday night. The Creative Arts Awards announced the...
- 9/21/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Catherine O’Hara is no bébé, but she is now the second oldest Best Comedy Actress Emmy champ ever. The “Schitt’s Creek” star, who was the season-long favorite, won the prize on Sunday at 66 years young.
O’Hara edged out Bea Arthur for the No. 2 spot. Arthur was also 66 when she triumphed for “The Golden Girls” in 1988, but O’Hara has her beat when you get down to the days: She was 66 years, 6 months and 17 days old on Emmy night vs. Arthur’s 66 years, 3 months and 16 days. They don’t come close at all to the record holder in the category, which was formally established in 1966: Ruth Gordon was 82 years, 10 months and 11 days old when she prevailed for “Taxi” in 1979.
Gordon’s win does come with an asterisk. The acting and screenwriting legend — who was also born in the 19th century (1896) — was an unequivocal guest star on “Taxi,” having only...
O’Hara edged out Bea Arthur for the No. 2 spot. Arthur was also 66 when she triumphed for “The Golden Girls” in 1988, but O’Hara has her beat when you get down to the days: She was 66 years, 6 months and 17 days old on Emmy night vs. Arthur’s 66 years, 3 months and 16 days. They don’t come close at all to the record holder in the category, which was formally established in 1966: Ruth Gordon was 82 years, 10 months and 11 days old when she prevailed for “Taxi” in 1979.
Gordon’s win does come with an asterisk. The acting and screenwriting legend — who was also born in the 19th century (1896) — was an unequivocal guest star on “Taxi,” having only...
- 9/21/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The 2020 Emmy Awards are happening on Sept. 20, and the comedy nominees this year highlight some of the funniest minds working in television. Most excitingly, Pop TV's Schitt's Creek - the Canadian sitcom that grew from a cult favorite to a widely known phenomenon throughout its six-season run - garnered a well-earned 15 nominations for its final season. And though I love the entire cast of Schitt's Creek, there's one performer I think most deserves the win this year: Catherine O'Hara, for her portrayal of Moira Rose.
This marks the second year in a row that O'Hara is nominated in the best actress in a comedy series category for Schitt's Creek, but those nominations are just a couple of O'Hara's myriad achievements. Throughout her career, O'Hara has distinguished herself as an adept comedian and character actress, beginning with her tenure on the Canadian sketch comedy show Sctv in the 1970s. She's also...
This marks the second year in a row that O'Hara is nominated in the best actress in a comedy series category for Schitt's Creek, but those nominations are just a couple of O'Hara's myriad achievements. Throughout her career, O'Hara has distinguished herself as an adept comedian and character actress, beginning with her tenure on the Canadian sketch comedy show Sctv in the 1970s. She's also...
- 9/19/2020
- by Grace Orriss
- Popsugar.com
This year’s slate of Comedy Actor nominees include a first time nominee, returning Emmy favorites, and two comedy legends competing for the final seasons of their shows. We have analyzed the pros and cons of each actor’s episode submission to help guide you as you make your final Emmy predictions. Who will walk away victorious on Sunday, September 20? Follow the links to each analysis below.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Anthony Anderson, “black-ish”
This is Anderson’s ninth Emmy nomination. His role in “black-ish” has scored him six Comedy Lead Actor nominations, while his work as producer for the series has landed him three Comedy Series nominations. For his latest bid, Anderson has submitted the episode “Love, Boat” for consideration: Dre (Anderson) walks in on his mother and father having sex and can’t get the image out of his mind.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Anthony Anderson, “black-ish”
This is Anderson’s ninth Emmy nomination. His role in “black-ish” has scored him six Comedy Lead Actor nominations, while his work as producer for the series has landed him three Comedy Series nominations. For his latest bid, Anderson has submitted the episode “Love, Boat” for consideration: Dre (Anderson) walks in on his mother and father having sex and can’t get the image out of his mind.
- 9/18/2020
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
“Game of Thrones” is gone. So is “Fleabag.” For the first time since 1978 — that’s right, the first time in 42 years — the reigning champions in the Emmys’ Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series categories are off the air and ineligible at the same time.
It’s still possible that a couple of past winners will claim those crowns again, since 2017 winner “The Handmaid’s Tale” is a nominee for drama and 2018 champ “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is one for comedy, but we may also have a pair of first-time winners in the Emmys’ marquee categories.
The question is: Which first-time winners? “Succession” or “Ozark” in drama? “Schitt’s Creek” or “Insecure” in comedy? Or real longshots like “The Mandalorian” or “What We Do in the Shadows”?
This much is a given: Emmy voters will surprise you. These are our best guesses for what shows will come out on top at Sunday’s 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards,...
It’s still possible that a couple of past winners will claim those crowns again, since 2017 winner “The Handmaid’s Tale” is a nominee for drama and 2018 champ “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is one for comedy, but we may also have a pair of first-time winners in the Emmys’ marquee categories.
The question is: Which first-time winners? “Succession” or “Ozark” in drama? “Schitt’s Creek” or “Insecure” in comedy? Or real longshots like “The Mandalorian” or “What We Do in the Shadows”?
This much is a given: Emmy voters will surprise you. These are our best guesses for what shows will come out on top at Sunday’s 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards,...
- 9/17/2020
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Four of the men nominated for Drama Guest Actor already have at least one Emmy Award on their mantle, while the other two nominees are looking for their first win. A dynamite episode submission is a key factor in deciding a winner. We have weighed the pros and cons of every episode submission to better help you deduce who might win the Drama Guest Actor race this year. Who will win at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday, September 19? Follow the links below for each episode analysis.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Jason Bateman, “The Outsider”
Jason Bateman is a ten-time Emmy nominee. For acting, he has two Comedy Lead Actor bids for “Arrested Development” and three Drama Lead Actor bids for “Ozark.” The latter series also netted him two Drama Series nominations and two Drama Directing nominations. He won Drama Directing last year.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Jason Bateman, “The Outsider”
Jason Bateman is a ten-time Emmy nominee. For acting, he has two Comedy Lead Actor bids for “Arrested Development” and three Drama Lead Actor bids for “Ozark.” The latter series also netted him two Drama Series nominations and two Drama Directing nominations. He won Drama Directing last year.
- 9/17/2020
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Though he has worked in entertainment for decades and won two Emmys for writing “Sctv,” Eugene Levy was never Emmy nominated for his acting until last year. But now he’s making up for lost time. The performer returns to the Best Comedy Lead Actor race this year for playing Johnny Rose on Pop TV’s “Schitt’s Creek.” Will the final season of this beloved comedy land Levy an acting win? Levy has submitted the Season 6 episode “The Pitch” for Emmy consideration.
In this episode, Johnny flies to New York City with Stevie (Emily Hampshire) and Roland (Chris Elliott) to pitch their idea for a boutique chain of motels to investors. The meeting goes south quickly. Johnny’s former associate is a no-show, so the meeting happens in a boardroom full of strangers. Two of the board members make jabs at Johnny’s fall from grace. Roland spills water everywhere.
In this episode, Johnny flies to New York City with Stevie (Emily Hampshire) and Roland (Chris Elliott) to pitch their idea for a boutique chain of motels to investors. The meeting goes south quickly. Johnny’s former associate is a no-show, so the meeting happens in a boardroom full of strangers. Two of the board members make jabs at Johnny’s fall from grace. Roland spills water everywhere.
- 9/11/2020
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Last chance, best chance? “Schitt’s Creek” has a healthy lead in our predictions to take home the Best Comedy Series Emmy, which would make it just third comedy to win the top award for the first time with its last season.
The Pop TV series would join “Barney Miller” and reigning champ “Fleabag” in this exclusive club. The former reaped seven Best Comedy Series nominations during its eight-season run, missing just for its first season as a midseason replacement on ABC’s schedule. “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (1976-77), “All in the Family” (1978) and “Taxi” (1979-81) all beat “Barney Miller” before the police sitcom finally prevailed with its eighth and final outing in 1982.
“Fleabag’s” Emmy résumé was the opposite of “Barney Miller’s” before its triumph last year. Phoebe Waller-Bridge‘s one-woman-show-turned-series got exactly zero nominations for its inaugural season when it was eligible in 2017. But its second and...
The Pop TV series would join “Barney Miller” and reigning champ “Fleabag” in this exclusive club. The former reaped seven Best Comedy Series nominations during its eight-season run, missing just for its first season as a midseason replacement on ABC’s schedule. “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (1976-77), “All in the Family” (1978) and “Taxi” (1979-81) all beat “Barney Miller” before the police sitcom finally prevailed with its eighth and final outing in 1982.
“Fleabag’s” Emmy résumé was the opposite of “Barney Miller’s” before its triumph last year. Phoebe Waller-Bridge‘s one-woman-show-turned-series got exactly zero nominations for its inaugural season when it was eligible in 2017. But its second and...
- 8/25/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
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