The 2000 U.S. presidential election was a mess. There were hanging chads, a controversial Supreme Court decision and JibJab rap battles that somehow passed for entertainment back then.
In the end, future war criminal/Ellen Bff George W. Bush took the White House, while his opponent, Al Gore, was forced to concede. But losing the election had one silver lining: It meant that Gore was totally free to host Saturday Night Live in December of 2002.
At the time, the question of whether or not Gore would be seeking the presidency again in 2004 was very much up in the air. And SNL played with the suspense in their promo for the episode.
Gore had an interview with 60 Minutes booked for the Sunday after his hosting debut, and reporter Lesley Stahl just assumed that the SNL appearance was confirmation of his intention to run, because SNL was “one of the ritual stops now on the campaign.
In the end, future war criminal/Ellen Bff George W. Bush took the White House, while his opponent, Al Gore, was forced to concede. But losing the election had one silver lining: It meant that Gore was totally free to host Saturday Night Live in December of 2002.
At the time, the question of whether or not Gore would be seeking the presidency again in 2004 was very much up in the air. And SNL played with the suspense in their promo for the episode.
Gore had an interview with 60 Minutes booked for the Sunday after his hosting debut, and reporter Lesley Stahl just assumed that the SNL appearance was confirmation of his intention to run, because SNL was “one of the ritual stops now on the campaign.
- 10/31/2024
- Cracked
The Diplomat season 2 is coming to Netflix very soon!
In October 2024, Netflix also just shared the full trailer for the new season, and it looks like it's going to be another amazing series for the political thriller.
We shared everything we know about The Diplomat season 2 so far!
The Diplomat season 2 release date and time
On Aug. 8, 2024, Netflix announced The Diplomat season 2 will debut on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. You can start watching the new episodes at 12:00 a.m. Pt /3 a.m. Et on Halloween and be done with the whole season well before the trick or treating starts. I call that a win in my book!
There are 6 episodes in The Diplomat season 2
The Diplomat season 2 is a bit shorter than the first season of the series, which consisted of eight episodes.
There will only be six episodes in The Diplomat season 2. It's going to go quick, but you can...
In October 2024, Netflix also just shared the full trailer for the new season, and it looks like it's going to be another amazing series for the political thriller.
We shared everything we know about The Diplomat season 2 so far!
The Diplomat season 2 release date and time
On Aug. 8, 2024, Netflix announced The Diplomat season 2 will debut on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. You can start watching the new episodes at 12:00 a.m. Pt /3 a.m. Et on Halloween and be done with the whole season well before the trick or treating starts. I call that a win in my book!
There are 6 episodes in The Diplomat season 2
The Diplomat season 2 is a bit shorter than the first season of the series, which consisted of eight episodes.
There will only be six episodes in The Diplomat season 2. It's going to go quick, but you can...
- 10/31/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- Netflix Life
The Diplomat. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in episode 104 of The Diplomat. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Keri Russell takes on the perfect post-The Americans acting job in Netflix’s slick new political thriller The Diplomat, which also stars Rufus Sewell as her on-screen husband, Hal Wyler. The marriage between Hal and Kate (Russell) is just one of many pivotal relationships in this talk-heavy drama that keeps you hooked and guessing from start to finish.
The Diplomat season 1 recap
Though The Diplomat is primarily a show about talking and strategizing, similar to The West Wing in many ways, it’s also entirely engrossing, and all of the performances are top-notch. Russell plays a career diplomat who must juggle a new high-profile job amid an international crisis while potentially being groomed for an even more notable position.
The following slideshow features recaps for all eight episodes of The Diplomat season 1. Bookmark this page and follow along!
Keri Russell takes on the perfect post-The Americans acting job in Netflix’s slick new political thriller The Diplomat, which also stars Rufus Sewell as her on-screen husband, Hal Wyler. The marriage between Hal and Kate (Russell) is just one of many pivotal relationships in this talk-heavy drama that keeps you hooked and guessing from start to finish.
The Diplomat season 1 recap
Though The Diplomat is primarily a show about talking and strategizing, similar to The West Wing in many ways, it’s also entirely engrossing, and all of the performances are top-notch. Russell plays a career diplomat who must juggle a new high-profile job amid an international crisis while potentially being groomed for an even more notable position.
The following slideshow features recaps for all eight episodes of The Diplomat season 1. Bookmark this page and follow along!
- 10/31/2024
- by FanSided
- Netflix Life
In April, on the morning before the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Deadline gathered the stars of Netflix’s The Diplomat, Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell, and the show’s executive producer and showrunner Deborah Cahn, for a conversation with Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason at her residence.
During that conversation, Nason said that she sees “a lot” of similarities between her life and the show, but quipped, “Some things I haven’t seen are the skinny dipping or the midnight feasts. In the basement of stately homes, I don’t do much of that.”
Russell and Sewell also spoke about the process of making the first season, with the latter explaining that their chemistry as two married, thrill-seeking foreign ambassadors was “there from day one, and if it’s there, leave it alone.”
For her role as Foreign Ambassador Kate Wyler, Russell said that she does research on stories based loosely on real-life events,...
During that conversation, Nason said that she sees “a lot” of similarities between her life and the show, but quipped, “Some things I haven’t seen are the skinny dipping or the midnight feasts. In the basement of stately homes, I don’t do much of that.”
Russell and Sewell also spoke about the process of making the first season, with the latter explaining that their chemistry as two married, thrill-seeking foreign ambassadors was “there from day one, and if it’s there, leave it alone.”
For her role as Foreign Ambassador Kate Wyler, Russell said that she does research on stories based loosely on real-life events,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Katie Campione and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
When “The Diplomat” premiered last year, it was often compared to “The West Wing.” The comparison made sense. Series creator Debora Cahn cut her teeth as a writer on the show both during and after creator Aaron Sorkin’s tenure. In her new show, she brought the same type of daffy seriousness that defined its predecessor. It also had the same wild tonal swings between screwball comedy and political thriller but without the preachiness that defined the Sorkin walk-and-talk.
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Continue reading ‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Review: Keri Russell’s Netflix Political Drama Returns With An Entertainingly Messy New Season at The Playlist.
- 10/30/2024
- by Christian Gallichio
- The Playlist
“The Diplomat” Season 2 is the bastard lovechild of “The West Wing,” Armando Iannucci’s British political satires and his American “Veep.” Whip-smart, psychologically insightful and sexy without sleaze, the series created by Debora Cahn is only getting better as it speeds into its second lap on Netflix this Halloween. The streamer has already greenlit a third season, signaling an awareness of the show’s quality and that audiences are tuning in.
Season 1 left the idealistic Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) hanging by a thread or, actually, a lit fuse. Her rickety marriage to master gamesman and former Ambassador Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell) was unraveling. Then, a London car bomb sent Hal to hospital in critical condition in a stunning series cliffhanger. Does her husband survive?
That final shocker raised the interpersonal stakes and exploded diplomatic relations between the US, Britain and Russia, the...
Season 1 left the idealistic Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) hanging by a thread or, actually, a lit fuse. Her rickety marriage to master gamesman and former Ambassador Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell) was unraveling. Then, a London car bomb sent Hal to hospital in critical condition in a stunning series cliffhanger. Does her husband survive?
That final shocker raised the interpersonal stakes and exploded diplomatic relations between the US, Britain and Russia, the...
- 10/30/2024
- by Thelma Adams
- The Wrap
Keri Russell is a television star who commands the screen in almost anything she is in. However, her role as Ambassador Kate Wyler is easily her best. Russell reigns supreme in the second season of The Diplomat, a show so smart, so funny, and so damn entertaining that it should be required viewing for any student in any screenwriting course.
Debora Cahn’s The Diplomat is simply the smartest show on television! The writing is masterful, the dialogue is addictive, and the performances are compelling on almost every level. Perhaps no other series on television works on so many different levels so effortlessly. The characters are complex, the themes are timely, and the plot is suspenseful and strategic.
Keri Russell stars in the second season of The Diplomat (2024) | Image via Netflix Related “He’s so not impressed with me”: Even Keri Russell’s Badass, Award-Winning Role in The Americans...
Debora Cahn’s The Diplomat is simply the smartest show on television! The writing is masterful, the dialogue is addictive, and the performances are compelling on almost every level. Perhaps no other series on television works on so many different levels so effortlessly. The characters are complex, the themes are timely, and the plot is suspenseful and strategic.
Keri Russell stars in the second season of The Diplomat (2024) | Image via Netflix Related “He’s so not impressed with me”: Even Keri Russell’s Badass, Award-Winning Role in The Americans...
- 10/30/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
Despite taking place on the Fourth of July, the vibes in The Diplomatfeel much more like the title of The Diplomat Season 2, Episode 3: “The Ides of the March.” On that date in 44 Bce, Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators in order to preserve the republic — and things are trending the same way here in the British government.
Members of British Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge’s (Rory Kinnear) own government, led by British foreign secretary, Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), believe that Trowbridge himself ordered the execution of Russian mercenary Roman Lenkov (Sam Douglas), as well as the London car explosion and attack on the Hms Courageous, and are preparing to vote him out. But things don’t go exactly as planned, especially when there’s a lavish American Fourth of July party as the backdrop.
From creator Debora Cahn, the latest...
Members of British Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge’s (Rory Kinnear) own government, led by British foreign secretary, Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), believe that Trowbridge himself ordered the execution of Russian mercenary Roman Lenkov (Sam Douglas), as well as the London car explosion and attack on the Hms Courageous, and are preparing to vote him out. But things don’t go exactly as planned, especially when there’s a lavish American Fourth of July party as the backdrop.
From creator Debora Cahn, the latest...
- 10/29/2024
- by Rachel Chang
- Tudum - Netflix
The excitement builds as “Mastermind” returns for Season 22, Episode 11, airing on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8:30 Pm on BBC Two. This episode promises to challenge contestants with a diverse range of specialist subjects that will intrigue fans of literature, music, television, and horse racing.
Contestants will delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes, exploring the iconic stories crafted by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This subject will test their knowledge of the legendary detective and his adventures, making it a thrilling experience for mystery enthusiasts. In addition, the episode will feature questions about the brilliant composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose music has captivated audiences for generations.
Fans of political drama will be pleased to see Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” included as a specialist subject. Contestants will need to recall memorable quotes and plotlines from this beloved series, making for some engaging moments. Lastly, the episode will highlight the Grand National-winning racehorse Red Rum,...
Contestants will delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes, exploring the iconic stories crafted by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This subject will test their knowledge of the legendary detective and his adventures, making it a thrilling experience for mystery enthusiasts. In addition, the episode will feature questions about the brilliant composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose music has captivated audiences for generations.
Fans of political drama will be pleased to see Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” included as a specialist subject. Contestants will need to recall memorable quotes and plotlines from this beloved series, making for some engaging moments. Lastly, the episode will highlight the Grand National-winning racehorse Red Rum,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Ashley Wood
- TV Everyday
Allison Janney is stepping into Kate Wyler’s (Keri Russell) world in The Diplomat Season 2. For Debora Cahn, the creator, writer, and executive producer of the Netflix original series, the addition of the award-winning actor “stressed” her out. Why she spent weeks in a “full-on immobilized panic,” ahead.
Janney plays the U.S. vice president in ‘The Diplomat’ Season 2
After being mentioned only by name in season 1, Kerri Russel’s Kate Wyler finally comes face to face with Janney’s U.S. Vice President Grace Penn in season 2. The trailer for the new season showed the two exchanging a tense glance—but no words—as they arrive at a big event in the upcoming season.
Fans might remember Penn as the woman some want Kate to replace in light of an impending scandal. As for whether Janney’s character will be a friend or foe, the official synopsis doesn’t give much away.
Janney plays the U.S. vice president in ‘The Diplomat’ Season 2
After being mentioned only by name in season 1, Kerri Russel’s Kate Wyler finally comes face to face with Janney’s U.S. Vice President Grace Penn in season 2. The trailer for the new season showed the two exchanging a tense glance—but no words—as they arrive at a big event in the upcoming season.
Fans might remember Penn as the woman some want Kate to replace in light of an impending scandal. As for whether Janney’s character will be a friend or foe, the official synopsis doesn’t give much away.
- 10/23/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Five-time Emmy nominee Connie Britton is set to play a suspected Phony, in a coming-of-age comedy pilot for Hulu.
The prospective mystery series follows Sonny, a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover that his mom — his only parent, and his best friend — appears to have been replaced by an impostor.
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The prospective mystery series follows Sonny, a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover that his mom — his only parent, and his best friend — appears to have been replaced by an impostor.
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- 10/23/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Hulu has given out a pilot order to Nick Paley’s comedy “Phony” with Connie Britton now set for a lead role, Variety has learned.
The pilot is described as a coming-of-age mystery. The official logline states that it follows “a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover his mom (Britton) — his only parent and his best friend — appears to have been replaced by an impostor.”
Britton’s character is named Ellen, who is described as “a single mom to Sonny and the principal of his high school.”
The project was originally set for development at Hulu in 2022. Paley serves as writer, executive producer, and director on the pilot. Paley most recently co-wrote the popular indie film “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” and previously served as a director on “Broad City” at Comedy Central.
Britton will executive produce in addition to starring. Charlie Alderman...
The pilot is described as a coming-of-age mystery. The official logline states that it follows “a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover his mom (Britton) — his only parent and his best friend — appears to have been replaced by an impostor.”
Britton’s character is named Ellen, who is described as “a single mom to Sonny and the principal of his high school.”
The project was originally set for development at Hulu in 2022. Paley serves as writer, executive producer, and director on the pilot. Paley most recently co-wrote the popular indie film “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” and previously served as a director on “Broad City” at Comedy Central.
Britton will executive produce in addition to starring. Charlie Alderman...
- 10/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Suits is one of the most perfect shows out there, but its origins were quite different from what fans know and love today. When Aaron Korsh first conceived Suits, the initial draft focused on Wall Street drama and lacked many of the iconic elements we now associate with the series.
Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter Credits: USA Network
However, it was due to a 2000s TV show called The $treet, where, surprisingly, the Louis Litt actor, Rick Hoffman, who later became a standout in the series, was also present, that he chose a different path when pitching the show. Thus, it eventually birthed the masterpiece we know today!
This Rick Hoffman Show Made Sure Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter Stayed Out of Wall Street’s Clutches in Suits!
Aaron Korsh originally wrote Suits without any expectations, envisioning it as an Entourage-style half-hour comedy set on Wall Street. As surprising as it may sound,...
Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter Credits: USA Network
However, it was due to a 2000s TV show called The $treet, where, surprisingly, the Louis Litt actor, Rick Hoffman, who later became a standout in the series, was also present, that he chose a different path when pitching the show. Thus, it eventually birthed the masterpiece we know today!
This Rick Hoffman Show Made Sure Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter Stayed Out of Wall Street’s Clutches in Suits!
Aaron Korsh originally wrote Suits without any expectations, envisioning it as an Entourage-style half-hour comedy set on Wall Street. As surprising as it may sound,...
- 10/23/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Jon Hamm’s career was on the verge of stalling before Mad Men came into the picture. But one simple rule from the show’s creator flipped the script for him. Hamm had been hustling for years, taking on smaller roles, but nothing seemed to stick. That was until the Mad Men creator laid down a game-changing condition.
Jon Hamm and Christina Hendricks in Mad Men | Credits: AMC
That not only gave Hamm the role of Don Draper but also launched him into Hollywood stardom. Looking back, it’s clear Hamm owes a lot to that one decision—it saved his career and made him a household name.
How One Rule from Matthew Weiner Transformed Jon Hamm’s Career: The Surprising Rise of Don Draper Matthew Weiner in an interview with Writer’s Guild Foundation | YouTube (@Writers Guild Foundation)Writers Guild Foundation)
Jon Hamm’s career took a massive turn...
Jon Hamm and Christina Hendricks in Mad Men | Credits: AMC
That not only gave Hamm the role of Don Draper but also launched him into Hollywood stardom. Looking back, it’s clear Hamm owes a lot to that one decision—it saved his career and made him a household name.
How One Rule from Matthew Weiner Transformed Jon Hamm’s Career: The Surprising Rise of Don Draper Matthew Weiner in an interview with Writer’s Guild Foundation | YouTube (@Writers Guild Foundation)Writers Guild Foundation)
Jon Hamm’s career took a massive turn...
- 10/22/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Keri Russell has a new co-star in The Diplomat Season 2 and was a little “nervous” about her joining the cast.
Allison Janney was cast in the new season of the Netflix drama, which made Russell a little nervous because she is a fan of her.
“Just because she’s awesome and so good,” Russell told People about her co-star. “I love her. There’s a scene she does in Primary Colors – that movie is so good – where she does this physical comedy fall up the stairs. So I think I was a little nervous, but she’s everything you want her to be. She’s gracious and funny and smart and cool.”
The Diplomat is a political thriller series starring Russell as Kate Wyler, a newly appointed US ambassador to the UK who helps defuse international crises while managing her deteriorating marriage. Season 2 introduces a new adversary to Kate, Vice President Grace Penn,...
Allison Janney was cast in the new season of the Netflix drama, which made Russell a little nervous because she is a fan of her.
“Just because she’s awesome and so good,” Russell told People about her co-star. “I love her. There’s a scene she does in Primary Colors – that movie is so good – where she does this physical comedy fall up the stairs. So I think I was a little nervous, but she’s everything you want her to be. She’s gracious and funny and smart and cool.”
The Diplomat is a political thriller series starring Russell as Kate Wyler, a newly appointed US ambassador to the UK who helps defuse international crises while managing her deteriorating marriage. Season 2 introduces a new adversary to Kate, Vice President Grace Penn,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
In the deal, games will air on TNT and truTV, as well as stream on Max.
Warner Bros. Discovery is continuing to pursue more live sports opportunities. The latest acquisition by the company was announced on Wednesday; Wbd is partnering with the professional women’s basketball league Unrivaled to air three-on-three basketball games on TNT, truTV and Max starting in 2025.
Key Details: The deal includes rights to air more than 45 regular season games. Action tips off on Jan. 17, 2025. The move is the latest sports deal from Wbd, another indication that it fears the NBA is about to depart. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video
The deal between Wbd and Unrivaled will allow the company to broadcast and stream 45 three-on-three women’s basketball games from the league. Games will air on Mondays and Fridays on TNT, and Saturdays on truTV. All matchups will stream on Max live.
Unrivaled is a...
Warner Bros. Discovery is continuing to pursue more live sports opportunities. The latest acquisition by the company was announced on Wednesday; Wbd is partnering with the professional women’s basketball league Unrivaled to air three-on-three basketball games on TNT, truTV and Max starting in 2025.
Key Details: The deal includes rights to air more than 45 regular season games. Action tips off on Jan. 17, 2025. The move is the latest sports deal from Wbd, another indication that it fears the NBA is about to depart. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video
The deal between Wbd and Unrivaled will allow the company to broadcast and stream 45 three-on-three women’s basketball games from the league. Games will air on Mondays and Fridays on TNT, and Saturdays on truTV. All matchups will stream on Max live.
Unrivaled is a...
- 10/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Since its premiere in 2003, NCIS has continued redefining the landscape of television crime dramas. It’s a spinoff of Jag and has not only built a devoted fanbase but has also expanded into a thriving franchise with several successful spin-offs. And further with its unique focus on military crime and strong character development, NCIS has set itself apart from other crime dramas.
A still from NCIS | Credits: CBS Broadcasting/Netflix
As the series prepares to celebrate its 22nd season, it’s important to highlight the top five remarkable feats that showcase why the show remains a powerhouse on television even today.
5. One of the Most Rewatchable Dramas on CBS
NCIS puts a fresh spin on crime shows by focusing on cases involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The story follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, led by Leroy Jethro Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon), as they solve crimes connected...
A still from NCIS | Credits: CBS Broadcasting/Netflix
As the series prepares to celebrate its 22nd season, it’s important to highlight the top five remarkable feats that showcase why the show remains a powerhouse on television even today.
5. One of the Most Rewatchable Dramas on CBS
NCIS puts a fresh spin on crime shows by focusing on cases involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The story follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, led by Leroy Jethro Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon), as they solve crimes connected...
- 10/16/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Keri Russell, the star of “The Diplomat,” is on her fourth glass of wine; and Debora Cahn, the show’s creator, is on her third. There are cold french fries strewn across the table, empty glasses everywhere, and there’s ice — so much ice.
It’s only a few weeks before the second season of “The Diplomat” drops on Netflix on Halloween — five days before the presidential election — and Russell and Cahn, sitting in an old Upper West Side French bistro on a late afternoon, suddenly remember the time they met Kamala Harris at a White House Correspondents’ Dinner last April, four months before Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate.
Russell, 48, starts to squeal thinking about that night, her hands fluttering to her face in comic excitement, and Cahn says, “Somebody sent a photo of us and Biden and Jill, and I just love that we have it, but I was like,...
It’s only a few weeks before the second season of “The Diplomat” drops on Netflix on Halloween — five days before the presidential election — and Russell and Cahn, sitting in an old Upper West Side French bistro on a late afternoon, suddenly remember the time they met Kamala Harris at a White House Correspondents’ Dinner last April, four months before Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate.
Russell, 48, starts to squeal thinking about that night, her hands fluttering to her face in comic excitement, and Cahn says, “Somebody sent a photo of us and Biden and Jill, and I just love that we have it, but I was like,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Trish Deitch
- Variety Film + TV
Elisabeth Moss is best known for her breakout role as Peggy Olson in Mad Men. The actress then went on to star in Hulu’s drama series The Handmaid’s Tale, which won her a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She went on to win one more Emmy for the show and also two Golden Globe awards.
Moss’ 2017 win saw her use the F-word multiple times during her acceptance speech. A vocal member of the Church of Scientology, Moss mentioned in an interview how outraged she was when a report detailing the Church’s view on swearing and how it was an integral part of the culture came out on the heels of her Emmy win.
Elisabeth Moss Expresses Her Disdain For Allegedly Fake Scientology Report Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson in Mad Men | Credits: AMC
Elisabeth Moss had her breakthrough in shows like Mad Men...
Moss’ 2017 win saw her use the F-word multiple times during her acceptance speech. A vocal member of the Church of Scientology, Moss mentioned in an interview how outraged she was when a report detailing the Church’s view on swearing and how it was an integral part of the culture came out on the heels of her Emmy win.
Elisabeth Moss Expresses Her Disdain For Allegedly Fake Scientology Report Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson in Mad Men | Credits: AMC
Elisabeth Moss had her breakthrough in shows like Mad Men...
- 10/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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If you’re looking to revisit some of your favorite TV series or want to catch up on the classics to see what the hype is all about, you’ll want to take advantage of Amazon’s big DVD and Blu-ray sale right now. The site is blowing out box sets of some of the most popular shows of all time, with complete series available on DVD or...
If you’re looking to revisit some of your favorite TV series or want to catch up on the classics to see what the hype is all about, you’ll want to take advantage of Amazon’s big DVD and Blu-ray sale right now. The site is blowing out box sets of some of the most popular shows of all time, with complete series available on DVD or...
- 10/15/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Okay, I get it. The West Wing is a fantasy. But it’s not just a liberal fantasy television series. It is a series that celebrated patriotic Americans who all thought they were working to create a better country. The staffers in the west wing of the White House and their president strove to bring their best efforts, and as we watch, we see them try and fail, we see them try and succeed, and we see them try and not get everything they wanted. There was no breast-beating or pouting on national television.
The 1999-2006 series celebrated patriotism and intelligence, two things lacking from way too many elected officials today, making us long for the Bartlet Administration. Long overdue, Warner Home Entertainment has chosen the show’s 25th anniversary to finally release The West Wing: The Complete Series on Blu-ray.
Created by Aaron Sorkin, using leftover material from his entertaining The American President,...
The 1999-2006 series celebrated patriotism and intelligence, two things lacking from way too many elected officials today, making us long for the Bartlet Administration. Long overdue, Warner Home Entertainment has chosen the show’s 25th anniversary to finally release The West Wing: The Complete Series on Blu-ray.
Created by Aaron Sorkin, using leftover material from his entertaining The American President,...
- 10/14/2024
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Fans of the CBS drama NCIS have watched actor Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs for years until his departure from the show. For an upcoming prequel series, however, Harmon will return in a behind-the-scenes role. However, that isn’t the only job Harmon will have for the series.
The Prequel Will Take Place In 1991
Harmon first appeared as Gibbs in two episodes of Jag, “Ice Queen” and “Meltdown.” This two-parter served as the backdoor pilot for the NCIS series. Harmon’s performance of special agent Simon Donovan on a four-episode story arc on The West Wing also notably helped him get cast as Gibbs. However, Harmon exited the role a few episodes into Season 19 of the series.
In addition to his role on the main show, Harmon is set to serve as an executive producer on the prequel series, NCIS: Origins. Taking place in 1991, the series will revolve around...
The Prequel Will Take Place In 1991
Harmon first appeared as Gibbs in two episodes of Jag, “Ice Queen” and “Meltdown.” This two-parter served as the backdoor pilot for the NCIS series. Harmon’s performance of special agent Simon Donovan on a four-episode story arc on The West Wing also notably helped him get cast as Gibbs. However, Harmon exited the role a few episodes into Season 19 of the series.
In addition to his role on the main show, Harmon is set to serve as an executive producer on the prequel series, NCIS: Origins. Taking place in 1991, the series will revolve around...
- 10/13/2024
- by John Witiw
- TV Shows Ace
Netflix’s The Diplomat will arrive ahead of the 2024 presidential election at the end of October.
The political thriller series, starring Keri Russell, received a renewal order for another season in May 2023 after Season 1 premiered on Netflix on April 20, 2023. The ending left viewers wondering as to the fate of a certain character, and a teaser trailer for Season 2 has revealed what happened.
Find everything we know about Season 2 of The Diplomat below.
When does The Diplomat Season 2 come out?
The second season of the political drama arrives Oct. 31 on Netflix.
How many episodes are in Season 2 of The Diplomat?
There are six episodes in Season 2.
Did Hal Wyler die in Season 1 of The Diplomat?
No. Although an explosion at the end of Season 1 in the heart of London put Kate Wyler’s (Russell) husband Hal’s (Rufus Sewell) life in danger, he will be back alive and well in Season...
The political thriller series, starring Keri Russell, received a renewal order for another season in May 2023 after Season 1 premiered on Netflix on April 20, 2023. The ending left viewers wondering as to the fate of a certain character, and a teaser trailer for Season 2 has revealed what happened.
Find everything we know about Season 2 of The Diplomat below.
When does The Diplomat Season 2 come out?
The second season of the political drama arrives Oct. 31 on Netflix.
How many episodes are in Season 2 of The Diplomat?
There are six episodes in Season 2.
Did Hal Wyler die in Season 1 of The Diplomat?
No. Although an explosion at the end of Season 1 in the heart of London put Kate Wyler’s (Russell) husband Hal’s (Rufus Sewell) life in danger, he will be back alive and well in Season...
- 10/10/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
The “West Wing” cast is reuniting once again.
Stars of the hit political drama will reunite on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a month after they appeared on stage together at the Emmy Awards and at the White House with creator Aaron Sorkin and President Joe Biden.
Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney and Mary McCormack will appear virtually with Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senator Bob Casey on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. “for a night of games, performances, and conversation about the stakes of this election.”
Casey is seeking a fourth Senate term in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the 2024 election, against Republican David McCormick.
“This group is coming together to support Bob Casey’s campaign because they know he’s facing the toughest fight of his career. If Bob loses Pennsylvania, Democrats have no chance of winning the Senate,” the Casey for U.S. Senate campaign said in the invitation.
Stars of the hit political drama will reunite on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a month after they appeared on stage together at the Emmy Awards and at the White House with creator Aaron Sorkin and President Joe Biden.
Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney and Mary McCormack will appear virtually with Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senator Bob Casey on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. “for a night of games, performances, and conversation about the stakes of this election.”
Casey is seeking a fourth Senate term in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the 2024 election, against Republican David McCormick.
“This group is coming together to support Bob Casey’s campaign because they know he’s facing the toughest fight of his career. If Bob loses Pennsylvania, Democrats have no chance of winning the Senate,” the Casey for U.S. Senate campaign said in the invitation.
- 10/10/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Nicholas Pryor, the busy character actor who portrayed Tom Cruise’s father in Risky Business and Kathleen Robertson’s dad on Beverly Hills, 90210 during a career that spanned seven decades, has died. He was 89.
Pryor died Monday of cancer at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his wife, actress Christine Belford, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In a note to be delivered to THR after his death, he wrote: “Nicholas Pryor was enormously grateful to have been, for nearly 70 years, a working actor.”
From 1997-2002, Pryor played the former spy Victor Collins on the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, culminating a long career in daytime soap operas that included stints on The Secret Storm, The Edge of Night, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, All My Children and Another World.
Pryor recurred on Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210 as A. Milton Arnold, the chancellor of California University and father of Robertson’s Claire Arnold,...
Pryor died Monday of cancer at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, his wife, actress Christine Belford, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In a note to be delivered to THR after his death, he wrote: “Nicholas Pryor was enormously grateful to have been, for nearly 70 years, a working actor.”
From 1997-2002, Pryor played the former spy Victor Collins on the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, culminating a long career in daytime soap operas that included stints on The Secret Storm, The Edge of Night, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, All My Children and Another World.
Pryor recurred on Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210 as A. Milton Arnold, the chancellor of California University and father of Robertson’s Claire Arnold,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
2024 isn't even over yet, and we've already been hearing about a lot of new horror content set to be released in 2025. For example, Paramount Pictures will release its new horror film Vicious early next year, and you won't believe who's in the cast.
We first learned of this horror flick back in February 2024. At the time, it was reported that Paramount Pictures had boarded a new horror film titled Vicious and that Emmy nominee Dakota Fanning would be leading the cast. Bryan Bertino was also announced to be helming the film. Atlas Entertainment and Richard Suckle were signed on to produce with Melinda Whitaker as executive producer. The movie was also given a Aug. 8, 2025 theatrical release.
However, so much new information has come out about this film since then. For one, it will no longer be released in theaters in August 2025. Instead, its theatrical release has been pushed up to Feb.
We first learned of this horror flick back in February 2024. At the time, it was reported that Paramount Pictures had boarded a new horror film titled Vicious and that Emmy nominee Dakota Fanning would be leading the cast. Bryan Bertino was also announced to be helming the film. Atlas Entertainment and Richard Suckle were signed on to produce with Melinda Whitaker as executive producer. The movie was also given a Aug. 8, 2025 theatrical release.
However, so much new information has come out about this film since then. For one, it will no longer be released in theaters in August 2025. Instead, its theatrical release has been pushed up to Feb.
- 10/7/2024
- by Crystal George
- 1428 Elm
Argentina president Javier Milei has been accused of plagiarizing The West Wing during a recent speech at the United Nations, making him the latest in a surprisingly long list of real-life politicians who have stole material from the fictional White House drama.
The leftist-hating, Trump-loving libertarian Milei’s speech to the Un general assembly took place on September 24, but it wasn’t until recent days that the Argentinean press realized that much of what the president said was lifted word-for-word from a speech made by The West Wing’s President...
The leftist-hating, Trump-loving libertarian Milei’s speech to the Un general assembly took place on September 24, but it wasn’t until recent days that the Argentinean press realized that much of what the president said was lifted word-for-word from a speech made by The West Wing’s President...
- 10/5/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
One year ago, Max added a huge benefit for subscribers with the Bleacher Report (B/R) Sports Add-On. For no additional cost, subscribers could now watch NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA basketball and more. But the launch came with an ominous asterisk: those sports were free “for a limited time.” Will Max ever start charging?
Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com
If Max were going to pull the trigger, now would be the time. One year is more than generous for a “temporary” free perk, and we’re at the perfect time to raise the price. Max will offer the 2024 Alds & Alcs, the NHL starts play today, and the NBA is starting later this month.
Another factor to consider: Fubo successfully halted the launch of Venu Sports, a planned streamer that would offer all the same Warner Bros. Discovery sports broadcasts Max offers. If Wbd were expecting Venu revenue in Q4, it could...
Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com
If Max were going to pull the trigger, now would be the time. One year is more than generous for a “temporary” free perk, and we’re at the perfect time to raise the price. Max will offer the 2024 Alds & Alcs, the NHL starts play today, and the NBA is starting later this month.
Another factor to consider: Fubo successfully halted the launch of Venu Sports, a planned streamer that would offer all the same Warner Bros. Discovery sports broadcasts Max offers. If Wbd were expecting Venu revenue in Q4, it could...
- 10/4/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
You’ve never seen the Joker and Harley Quinn the way you’ll see them in ‘Folie a Deux.’
Are you ready to hear another joke? Joaquin is back as Arthur Fleck, the harlequin from hell in “Joker: Folie a Deux,” which costars Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel. The newest film set in one of several disparate D.C. Comics universes officially premieres in cinemas on Friday, Oct. 4, but when will it stream at home? Read my prediction below!
Key Details: Reviews for “Joker: Folie a Deux” suggest it could be as controversial as its predecessor. Warner Bros. Discovery is distributing the movie, which means it will end up on Max first. A shorter theatrical window seems a possibility at the least. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com Watch the Trailer for ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’
“Joker: Folie a Deux’ finds Arthur Fleck locked away in Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for the...
Are you ready to hear another joke? Joaquin is back as Arthur Fleck, the harlequin from hell in “Joker: Folie a Deux,” which costars Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel. The newest film set in one of several disparate D.C. Comics universes officially premieres in cinemas on Friday, Oct. 4, but when will it stream at home? Read my prediction below!
Key Details: Reviews for “Joker: Folie a Deux” suggest it could be as controversial as its predecessor. Warner Bros. Discovery is distributing the movie, which means it will end up on Max first. A shorter theatrical window seems a possibility at the least. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com Watch the Trailer for ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’
“Joker: Folie a Deux’ finds Arthur Fleck locked away in Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for the...
- 10/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell‘s mom is explaining why her kids are not really “nepo babies.”
In a new interview, Maggie Baird reacted to claims that her children are “nepo babies” because she and husband Patrick O’Connell are actors and musicians.
Keep reading to find out more…While speaking with Glamour, Maggie hit back at the “nepo baby” claims after a clip of her appearing on Friends started circulating on social media.
“That came out, and it was like, ‘Oh, Billie is a nepo baby,’” Maggie said. “And I’m like, ‘Did you know that I got that episode of Friends because I was about to lose my health insurance?’”
Maggie went on say that she and her husband – who appeared in Iron Man and The West Wing – are “working class actors.”
“We eked out a meager living, and it afforded us a lot of time with our kids,...
In a new interview, Maggie Baird reacted to claims that her children are “nepo babies” because she and husband Patrick O’Connell are actors and musicians.
Keep reading to find out more…While speaking with Glamour, Maggie hit back at the “nepo baby” claims after a clip of her appearing on Friends started circulating on social media.
“That came out, and it was like, ‘Oh, Billie is a nepo baby,’” Maggie said. “And I’m like, ‘Did you know that I got that episode of Friends because I was about to lose my health insurance?’”
Maggie went on say that she and her husband – who appeared in Iron Man and The West Wing – are “working class actors.”
“We eked out a meager living, and it afforded us a lot of time with our kids,...
- 10/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In the movies and on TV, Presidents of the United States receive all the attention. From Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan, it’s the Presidents that get the big feature film treatment. But what about their Vice Presidents who often serve so loyally? Sadly, as is true in real life, they are usually reduced to second banana status, often depicted as either ineffectual lapdogs or power-hungry back-stabbers.
Nevertheless, there’s been a surprising number of Vice Presidential characters who have broken through over the years in both film and television, usually played by consummate actors who know just how to make an often-forgotten character pop on screen. From an honorable woman being wooed for the job, to a power-mad Vice Presidential couple, to an epic nincompoop with an unparalleled talent for failing upward, these VPs have made their mark on audiences around the world.
See‘The...
Nevertheless, there’s been a surprising number of Vice Presidential characters who have broken through over the years in both film and television, usually played by consummate actors who know just how to make an often-forgotten character pop on screen. From an honorable woman being wooed for the job, to a power-mad Vice Presidential couple, to an epic nincompoop with an unparalleled talent for failing upward, these VPs have made their mark on audiences around the world.
See‘The...
- 10/3/2024
- by Tom O'Brien
- Gold Derby
‘Aew: Collision’ and ‘Aew: Dynamite’ episodes will stream on Max as part of the new deal, as will Aew pay-per-views.
All Elite Wrestling and Warner Bros. Discovery finally have a new deal. The two sides have announced that they have agreed on a multi-year contract that will allow Wbd to continue airing “Aew: Dynamite” and “Aew: Collision” on TBS and TNT respectively. The agreement will also bring much more Aew programming to Wbd’s streaming service Max than it has ever had in the past, including monthly pay-per-views.
Key Details: “Aew: Collision” and “Aew: Dynamite” will stream live on Max in addition to airing on linear channels. Aew pay-per-view events will stream on Max at a discounted rate for subscribers. Wbd and Aew have been working on a streaming deal for at least a year. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com
Wbd’s announcement stated that “Aew: Collision” and “Aew: Dynamite...
All Elite Wrestling and Warner Bros. Discovery finally have a new deal. The two sides have announced that they have agreed on a multi-year contract that will allow Wbd to continue airing “Aew: Dynamite” and “Aew: Collision” on TBS and TNT respectively. The agreement will also bring much more Aew programming to Wbd’s streaming service Max than it has ever had in the past, including monthly pay-per-views.
Key Details: “Aew: Collision” and “Aew: Dynamite” will stream live on Max in addition to airing on linear channels. Aew pay-per-view events will stream on Max at a discounted rate for subscribers. Wbd and Aew have been working on a streaming deal for at least a year. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com
Wbd’s announcement stated that “Aew: Collision” and “Aew: Dynamite...
- 10/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Short answer: Unfortunately, no. Max is not currently offering a free trial of its service for all new users. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max.com
In today’s streaming world where there are a ton of options free trials are an excellent way to test the waters of a service before deciding whether or not you want to commit to paying for a service. Throughout its history, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service now known as Max has had an inconsistent history of free trials, and unfortunately, as of now, the service is not offering a free trial either directly or through any third-party partners.
However, there are still ways to save on the service. Recently, Max has joined with Disney+ and Hulu to create a first-of-its-kind bundle. You can sign up for the ad-supported version of the services for just $17 per month or go ad-free for $30.
What Plan Options Does Max Have?...
In today’s streaming world where there are a ton of options free trials are an excellent way to test the waters of a service before deciding whether or not you want to commit to paying for a service. Throughout its history, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service now known as Max has had an inconsistent history of free trials, and unfortunately, as of now, the service is not offering a free trial either directly or through any third-party partners.
However, there are still ways to save on the service. Recently, Max has joined with Disney+ and Hulu to create a first-of-its-kind bundle. You can sign up for the ad-supported version of the services for just $17 per month or go ad-free for $30.
What Plan Options Does Max Have?...
- 10/3/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
We’re getting a first look at the late John Amos in NBC’s Suits: L.A. pilot in a just-released episodic photo. Amos, who died at the age of 84, was cast in a guest-starring role in the pilot from Aaron Korsh, which was picked up to series in July. It is the iconic actor’s final role.
In the pilot, Amos played himself as a client at Ted’s (Stephen Amell) law firm who also has a longstanding friendship with Ted. While Amos’ guest appearance was not conceived as part of an ongoing arc, we hear there was a potential for him to recur. He will now be seen in the pilot only, which will air when the series debuts later this season.
NBC has yet to make a decision on whether the episode will be dedicated to Amos.
The new Suits iteration is centered on Amell’s Ted Black,...
In the pilot, Amos played himself as a client at Ted’s (Stephen Amell) law firm who also has a longstanding friendship with Ted. While Amos’ guest appearance was not conceived as part of an ongoing arc, we hear there was a potential for him to recur. He will now be seen in the pilot only, which will air when the series debuts later this season.
NBC has yet to make a decision on whether the episode will be dedicated to Amos.
The new Suits iteration is centered on Amell’s Ted Black,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The passing of John Amos has been a reminder of his historic starring role in one of the more unlikely Disney live-action hits ever!
The news that John Amos died in August at the age of 84 has led to some looks back at his long acting career. Breaking out as weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Amos took the lead role in the hit comedy Good Times. After leaving the show following a beef with the producers, Amos starred in the Emmy-winning mini-series Roots.
After that, Amos was a familiar face on TV and in movies, with notable appearances in Coming To America, Die Hard 2, The West Wing, Men in Trees, and more. Yet amid all that, it's easy to forget Amos' starring role in one the weirder Disney films of a weird period.
The World's Greatest Athlete.
This 1973 film was notable, with Amos in his...
The news that John Amos died in August at the age of 84 has led to some looks back at his long acting career. Breaking out as weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Amos took the lead role in the hit comedy Good Times. After leaving the show following a beef with the producers, Amos starred in the Emmy-winning mini-series Roots.
After that, Amos was a familiar face on TV and in movies, with notable appearances in Coming To America, Die Hard 2, The West Wing, Men in Trees, and more. Yet amid all that, it's easy to forget Amos' starring role in one the weirder Disney films of a weird period.
The World's Greatest Athlete.
This 1973 film was notable, with Amos in his...
- 10/2/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Along Main Street
Update: Reports indicate that John Amos died of congestive heart failure, according to the actor’s death certificate. Sadly, Amos’s daughter, Shannon, did not learn about her father’s death until news outlets posted the story on social media. In an Instagram post, Shannon Amos said she is “without words” after learning about her father’s passing in such an impersonal way.
“I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she wrote. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”
Original Article: The hits keep coming this week as word reaches the masses that John Amos, the beloved actor who played James Evans Sr. on Good Times, Cleo McDowell from Eddie Murphy’s 1988 comedy Coming to America, and much more,...
“I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she wrote. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”
Original Article: The hits keep coming this week as word reaches the masses that John Amos, the beloved actor who played James Evans Sr. on Good Times, Cleo McDowell from Eddie Murphy’s 1988 comedy Coming to America, and much more,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
John Amos, a celebrated TV actor beloved by generations, has passed away, with the cause of his death confirmed by his family.
John Amos has been in so many beloved television shows, it’s hard to know what you might know him best for. With a career that spanned decades, well beyond his time on the football field, generations of fans are mourning him.
News of his death comes months after tragic reports of elder abuse and a rumored severe hospitalization for the star.
Here’s what we know about his passing.
John Amos attends a screening of Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes to Jail” at the AMC Loews Lincoln Center on February 18, 2009 in New York City. (Brad Barket/Getty Images) John Amos Passes Away: ‘A Man with the Kindest Heart and a Heart of Gold
A representative confirmed to Variety that the star known for his roles in Good Times,...
John Amos has been in so many beloved television shows, it’s hard to know what you might know him best for. With a career that spanned decades, well beyond his time on the football field, generations of fans are mourning him.
News of his death comes months after tragic reports of elder abuse and a rumored severe hospitalization for the star.
Here’s what we know about his passing.
John Amos attends a screening of Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes to Jail” at the AMC Loews Lincoln Center on February 18, 2009 in New York City. (Brad Barket/Getty Images) John Amos Passes Away: ‘A Man with the Kindest Heart and a Heart of Gold
A representative confirmed to Variety that the star known for his roles in Good Times,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Dina Sartore-Bodo
- The Hollywood Gossip
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed Good Times and Roots star John Amos died of congestive heart failure, according to the actor’s death certificate obtained by TMZ.
Amos died August 21 at the age of 84, but his death was just announced yesterday October 1 by his son Kelly Christopher Amos.
His daughter Shannon Amos shared in an Instagram post Tuesday night that she was “without words” after learning of her father’s death through the media.
“I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she wrote. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”
Amos was known for playing Florida Evans’ (Esther Rolle) husband James in Good Times, which spun off of Maude, and for playing...
Amos died August 21 at the age of 84, but his death was just announced yesterday October 1 by his son Kelly Christopher Amos.
His daughter Shannon Amos shared in an Instagram post Tuesday night that she was “without words” after learning of her father’s death through the media.
“I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she wrote. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”
Amos was known for playing Florida Evans’ (Esther Rolle) husband James in Good Times, which spun off of Maude, and for playing...
- 10/2/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
John Amos’s sudden passing caused a stir in Hollywood as both fans and celebrities mourned the iconic figure. The actor appeared in numerous films and hit series during his long career spanning five decades.
However, Amos’s net worth surprised many with his moderate income as compared to other celebrities. The Good Times star was a part of several hit projects and his extensive filmography should have earned him much more. The actor’s life was a classic example of how he deserved much more than he got.
Long career but shocking financial result
John Amos‘s recent passing in August 2024 saddened fans and celebrities who witnessed his long legacy. The actor has been a part of some of the most famous and successful projects in Hollywood.
John Amos in Good Times | Credits: CBS
His appearances in series like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The West Wing,...
However, Amos’s net worth surprised many with his moderate income as compared to other celebrities. The Good Times star was a part of several hit projects and his extensive filmography should have earned him much more. The actor’s life was a classic example of how he deserved much more than he got.
Long career but shocking financial result
John Amos‘s recent passing in August 2024 saddened fans and celebrities who witnessed his long legacy. The actor has been a part of some of the most famous and successful projects in Hollywood.
John Amos in Good Times | Credits: CBS
His appearances in series like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The West Wing,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Actor John Amos, the star of movies such as ‘Coming to America,’ ‘Roots’ and many more has passed away at the age of 84.
The actor’s son, Kelly Christopher Amos announced the sad news in a statement:
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero.
The actor’s son, Kelly Christopher Amos announced the sad news in a statement:
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero.
- 10/2/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sam Strangis, an Emmy-nominated CSI and CSI: Miami producer and Paramount exec and whose career dates back to classic 1960s and ’70s TV shows including Batman, The Brady Bunch and Happy Days, has died. He was 95.
His family told Deadline that Strangis died July 23 of kidney failure at Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA, but the news had not been reported.
Strangis’ TV career spanned six decades, from directing NBC’s 1957-59 antebellum western The Restless Gun through the wildly successful first two seasons of CBS’ Crime Scene Investigation and spinoff CSI: Miami. He racked up dozens of credits along the way, also serving as Paramount’s VP of TV Production in the mid-’70s.
Born on June 19, 1929, in Tacoma, Wa, Strangis began his career as a script supervisor at Revue Studios, leading his directing multiple episodes The Restless Gun. He went on to serve as production...
His family told Deadline that Strangis died July 23 of kidney failure at Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA, but the news had not been reported.
Strangis’ TV career spanned six decades, from directing NBC’s 1957-59 antebellum western The Restless Gun through the wildly successful first two seasons of CBS’ Crime Scene Investigation and spinoff CSI: Miami. He racked up dozens of credits along the way, also serving as Paramount’s VP of TV Production in the mid-’70s.
Born on June 19, 1929, in Tacoma, Wa, Strangis began his career as a script supervisor at Revue Studios, leading his directing multiple episodes The Restless Gun. He went on to serve as production...
- 10/2/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
John Amos, who has died at the age of 84, will soon be seen in what was to be his final role on NBC’s Suits L.A. Amos’ passing was announced Tuesday by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos.
Amos had been cast as a guest star in the Suits: LA pilot from Aaron Korsh. He played himself as a client at Ted’s (Stephen Amell) law firm who also has a longstanding friendship with Ted.
The pilot was picked up to series in July, so it will make it to air when the series debuts later this season. While Amos’ guest appearance was not conceived as part of an ongoing arc, we hear there was a potential for him to recur. He will now be seen in the pilot only.
The new Suits iteration is centered on Amell’s Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York who has...
Amos had been cast as a guest star in the Suits: LA pilot from Aaron Korsh. He played himself as a client at Ted’s (Stephen Amell) law firm who also has a longstanding friendship with Ted.
The pilot was picked up to series in July, so it will make it to air when the series debuts later this season. While Amos’ guest appearance was not conceived as part of an ongoing arc, we hear there was a potential for him to recur. He will now be seen in the pilot only.
The new Suits iteration is centered on Amell’s Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York who has...
- 10/1/2024
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and many more, died Oct. 1 at the age of 84.
Amos was known for playing Florida Evans’ (Esther Rolle) husband James in Good Times, which spun off of Maude, and for playing Gordy Howard the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which helped him break into entertainment in 1970. Other appearances for Amos included several episodes of The Tim Conway Comedy Hour, Future Cop, Hunter, 704 Hauser, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, In the House, The District, three episodes of Two and a Half Men, a few episodes in The Ranch and two episodes of Ballers.
He went on to appear in Die Hard 2 (1990), The West Wing, All About the Andersons alongside Anthony Anderson, Men in Trees. He reprised his role as Cleo McDowell in the sequel to 1989’s Coming To America — Coming 2 America (2021). Other film roles include Vanishing Point (1971), Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song...
Amos was known for playing Florida Evans’ (Esther Rolle) husband James in Good Times, which spun off of Maude, and for playing Gordy Howard the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which helped him break into entertainment in 1970. Other appearances for Amos included several episodes of The Tim Conway Comedy Hour, Future Cop, Hunter, 704 Hauser, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, In the House, The District, three episodes of Two and a Half Men, a few episodes in The Ranch and two episodes of Ballers.
He went on to appear in Die Hard 2 (1990), The West Wing, All About the Andersons alongside Anthony Anderson, Men in Trees. He reprised his role as Cleo McDowell in the sequel to 1989’s Coming To America — Coming 2 America (2021). Other film roles include Vanishing Point (1971), Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song...
- 10/1/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Sad news out of Hollywood today, as one of TV’s most beloved father figures has passed away.
John Amos, the actor best known for his work on the iconic ’70s sitcom Good Times has died at the age of 84.
News of Amos’ death came courtesy of an announcement from his son, K.C. Amos.
(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement.
“He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”
John Amos and the Era of the Challenging Sitcom
Amos and Good Times were both representative of a bygone era in the world of television.
John Amos, the actor best known for his work on the iconic ’70s sitcom Good Times has died at the age of 84.
News of Amos’ death came courtesy of an announcement from his son, K.C. Amos.
(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement.
“He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”
John Amos and the Era of the Challenging Sitcom
Amos and Good Times were both representative of a bygone era in the world of television.
- 10/1/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
John Amos, the actor who played the father from Good Times, has died. He was 84. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher confirmed Tuesday that the actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. Amos said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. Amos said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life.
- 10/1/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
John Amos, the career actor who played the adult Kunta Kinte in Roots and James Evans Sr. on Good Times, among countless other memorable roles, has died at the age of 84.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amos passed away on August 21st of natural causes. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”
After a career in football stalled out, Amos pursued acting. His first major gig came as the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1970 to 1973. In 1974, Amos landed the lead role as...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amos passed away on August 21st of natural causes. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”
After a career in football stalled out, Amos pursued acting. His first major gig came as the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1970 to 1973. In 1974, Amos landed the lead role as...
- 10/1/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, best known for his role as family patriarch James Evans on CBS’ Good Times, has died. He was 84 years old.
Amos’ son, Kelly Christopher Amos, tells The Hollywood Reporter that his father passed on Aug. 21 of natural causes. (TMZ on Oct. 2 reported that Amos died of congestive heart failure.)
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Amos’ son, Kelly Christopher Amos, tells The Hollywood Reporter that his father passed on Aug. 21 of natural causes. (TMZ on Oct. 2 reported that Amos died of congestive heart failure.)
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- 10/1/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and more, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his representative confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. He was 84.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this time.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this time.
- 10/1/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
John Amos, the actor whose characters in Good Times, Roots and The Mary Tyler Moore Show lent the 1970s a solid share of its too-few portrayals of strong Black male role models, has died in Los Angeles of natural causes. He was 84.
His August 21 death, announced by son Kelly Christopher Amos, had not been disclosed until today.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” Kelly Christopher Amos said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in Suits LA playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor,...
His August 21 death, announced by son Kelly Christopher Amos, had not been disclosed until today.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” Kelly Christopher Amos said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in Suits LA playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
John Amos, the TV writer turned Emmy-nominated actor who starred as the stoic father on Good Times before he was fired from the landmark sitcom for objecting to stereotypes and admittedly letting his temper get the best of him, has died. He was 84.
Amos died Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his son, K.C. Amos, announced.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold … and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”
Amos, who played football at Colorado State University and had training camp tryouts with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League,...
Amos died Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his son, K.C. Amos, announced.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold … and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”
Amos, who played football at Colorado State University and had training camp tryouts with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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