NCIS: Origins is heading into uncharted territory. Sure, NCIS has rolled out multiple spinoffs, but Origins will mark the first time the franchise attempts a prequel series. It's also going to roll the dice on depicting the most recognizable character in series history: Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
Origins is going to live or die by how convincingly it depicts the early years of the NCIS veteran. Mark Harmon gave such an indelible performance as Gibbs, and for so long, that any actor who steps into his shoes will have to contend with scrutiny from fans.
Mark Harmon felt that Stowell exuded "calm" “Gut Punch” – Vance assigns McGee, Torres and Bishop to Covid compliance duty at a foreign affairs summit, where they discover a link to another NCIS team’s murder case, on NCIS, Tuesday, April 6 on the CBS Television Network. Rocky Carroll directed the episode. Pam Dawber guest stars as investigative journalist Marcie Warren.
Origins is going to live or die by how convincingly it depicts the early years of the NCIS veteran. Mark Harmon gave such an indelible performance as Gibbs, and for so long, that any actor who steps into his shoes will have to contend with scrutiny from fans.
Mark Harmon felt that Stowell exuded "calm" “Gut Punch” – Vance assigns McGee, Torres and Bishop to Covid compliance duty at a foreign affairs summit, where they discover a link to another NCIS team’s murder case, on NCIS, Tuesday, April 6 on the CBS Television Network. Rocky Carroll directed the episode. Pam Dawber guest stars as investigative journalist Marcie Warren.
- 7/30/2024
- by Danilo Castro
- One Chicago Center
“Thank you for your service.” The words have become a cliché, but Hollywood has tried long and hard to make them matter. The industry has produced countless films about warfare and those who died for their country (whom we remember this week). But it has had a mixed record on presenting characters suffering the after-effects of putting their lives on the line. They may have survived, but lost comrades and innocence. It is their moment, too.
World War II brought the most cinematic treatment, and one of the directors who himself served — William Wyler — later had the guts to depict the challenges soldiers faced when the fighting stopped. Vietnam was likely the most troublesome to depict, it being the one we lost. Right-winger John Wayne was up first, with “The Green Berets,” gung-ho in flavor. It wasn’t until the late ‘70s that a pair of exceptional movies focused less...
World War II brought the most cinematic treatment, and one of the directors who himself served — William Wyler — later had the guts to depict the challenges soldiers faced when the fighting stopped. Vietnam was likely the most troublesome to depict, it being the one we lost. Right-winger John Wayne was up first, with “The Green Berets,” gung-ho in flavor. It wasn’t until the late ‘70s that a pair of exceptional movies focused less...
- 5/27/2024
- by Michele Willens
- The Wrap
Fans didn’t see NCIS stars like Mark Harmon on too many projects besides his hit show. Even Harmon, who’d done a few movies in the past, did far fewer films while on NCIS. This actor explained why this was the case.
Pauley Perrette shares why ‘NCIS’ stars didn’t do more movies Pauley Perrette | Patrick McElhenney/Getty Images
A few NCIS stars already know what it’s like to do feature films. However, the long-running procedural might be the project they’re all mostly known for. Whereas it wasn’t uncommon for actors on TV to make movies, the NCIS crew mainly devoted time to the show. Pauley Perrette confided that there was more than one reason for this decision.
“When you’re on a sitcom, you work four days a week. You do a couple table reads, you do it in front of an audience, and then you go home.
Pauley Perrette shares why ‘NCIS’ stars didn’t do more movies Pauley Perrette | Patrick McElhenney/Getty Images
A few NCIS stars already know what it’s like to do feature films. However, the long-running procedural might be the project they’re all mostly known for. Whereas it wasn’t uncommon for actors on TV to make movies, the NCIS crew mainly devoted time to the show. Pauley Perrette confided that there was more than one reason for this decision.
“When you’re on a sitcom, you work four days a week. You do a couple table reads, you do it in front of an audience, and then you go home.
- 3/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon is known for more than his adventures on his television series NCIS. The actor has been recognized for many roles and titles, and even once received the honor of being the Sexiest Man Alive. However, his wife Pam Dawber had a pretty unfavorable opinion of the title.
How Pam Dawber really felt about Mark Harmon being the Sexiest Man Alive Pam Dawber and Mark Harmon | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Related
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Harmon found out he was given the title of Sexiest Man Alive the same way most people did. The actor was enjoying an afternoon with his friends when the reveal caught him off guard.
“I’d done an interview with People about leaving St. Elsewhere and I went up to play basketball and both backboards on either side of the court were plastered with the [Sexiest Man Alive] cover,” Harmon said in a 2015 interview with People.
How Pam Dawber really felt about Mark Harmon being the Sexiest Man Alive Pam Dawber and Mark Harmon | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Related
Has Mark Harmon’s Entire Family Worked on ‘NCIS’?
Harmon found out he was given the title of Sexiest Man Alive the same way most people did. The actor was enjoying an afternoon with his friends when the reveal caught him off guard.
“I’d done an interview with People about leaving St. Elsewhere and I went up to play basketball and both backboards on either side of the court were plastered with the [Sexiest Man Alive] cover,” Harmon said in a 2015 interview with People.
- 3/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon has been married to Pam Dawber for decades, now. And although the two boast one of the happiest marriages in Hollywood, at one point Dawber couldn’t imagine herself a married woman.
Pam Dawber found marriage scary Pam Dawber and Mark Harmon | Ron Galella/Getty Images
Dawber and Harmon both married in 1987 and never looked back. It all started with Harmon famously making his move on his wife through a mutual friend. According to an interview with People, the friend wanted to set Harmon up on a group date. But Harmon preferred to speak to Dawber personally.
“I said, ‘Can I just call? Can I get a number and just cold call?’ And so I did. I got the number, and I called, and I got an answering machine. And I started to leave a message that said, ‘We don’t have to all go out. We could...
Pam Dawber found marriage scary Pam Dawber and Mark Harmon | Ron Galella/Getty Images
Dawber and Harmon both married in 1987 and never looked back. It all started with Harmon famously making his move on his wife through a mutual friend. According to an interview with People, the friend wanted to set Harmon up on a group date. But Harmon preferred to speak to Dawber personally.
“I said, ‘Can I just call? Can I get a number and just cold call?’ And so I did. I got the number, and I called, and I got an answering machine. And I started to leave a message that said, ‘We don’t have to all go out. We could...
- 3/9/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Robin Williams and Pam Dawber both got to know each other pretty well working on the hit television show Mork & Mindy. After the series ended, their careers would go down different paths. But after three decades, the pair found those paths converging in the series The Crazy Ones.
How Pam Dawber ended up on the Robin Williams sitcom ‘The Crazy Ones’ Pam Dawber and Robin Williams | Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images
Dawber continued to be a presence on television for a while after her Mork & Mindy days. She headlined another sitcom in the 1980s, My Sister Sam, where she played the titular character. She offered her talents to a few other shows, like The Twilight Zone before taking a sabbatical from the film industry. Her break from acting allowed Dawber to devote more time to being a mom.
The short-lived comedy series The Crazy Ones brought Dawber back...
How Pam Dawber ended up on the Robin Williams sitcom ‘The Crazy Ones’ Pam Dawber and Robin Williams | Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images
Dawber continued to be a presence on television for a while after her Mork & Mindy days. She headlined another sitcom in the 1980s, My Sister Sam, where she played the titular character. She offered her talents to a few other shows, like The Twilight Zone before taking a sabbatical from the film industry. Her break from acting allowed Dawber to devote more time to being a mom.
The short-lived comedy series The Crazy Ones brought Dawber back...
- 2/19/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Pam Dawber starred alongside Robin Williams in the popular 1970s television series Mork & Mindy. Although the show thrived in the beginning, Dawber felt preventable mistakes were made in the series that caused it to lose quality.
Pam Dawber didn’t like the direction ‘Mork & Mindy’ was headed in Robin Williams and Pam Dawber | CBS/Getty Images
Dawber and Williams were once famously known for the hit show Mork & Mindy. The classic sitcom followed an alien by the name of Mork navigating his way through Earth. Through circumstances, he becomes close with the human character Mindy, portrayed by Dawber. The series may have had a big impact, expanding both Dawber’s and Williams’ careers, but it only ran for four seasons.
The show experienced a steep ratings decline at the end of its run, which contributed to its cancellation. Fans have speculated that its increasingly bizarre storylines began to turn off viewers.
Pam Dawber didn’t like the direction ‘Mork & Mindy’ was headed in Robin Williams and Pam Dawber | CBS/Getty Images
Dawber and Williams were once famously known for the hit show Mork & Mindy. The classic sitcom followed an alien by the name of Mork navigating his way through Earth. Through circumstances, he becomes close with the human character Mindy, portrayed by Dawber. The series may have had a big impact, expanding both Dawber’s and Williams’ careers, but it only ran for four seasons.
The show experienced a steep ratings decline at the end of its run, which contributed to its cancellation. Fans have speculated that its increasingly bizarre storylines began to turn off viewers.
- 2/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon’s family is as familiar with the entertainment industry as Harmon himself is. But how many members of the Harmon family contributed to his most popular show?
How many of the Harmons can you find on ‘NCIS’? ‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon | Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
NCIS has become a bit of a family affair over the years. Harmon’s eldest son, Sean Harmon, was the first of his family to appear in the long-running series. Sean has portrayed a younger version of Harmon’s Jethro Gibbs on several occasions. He first appeared in the season 6 episode “Heartland” through flashbacks. Afterwards, portraying a young Jethro Gibbs became a tradition for Sean. He’d later appear in a couple more NCIS episodes like “Mother’s Day” and “Deliverance” to name a few.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight (via Express), Harmon reflected on his son’s involvement in NCIS, and how it came to be.
How many of the Harmons can you find on ‘NCIS’? ‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon | Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
NCIS has become a bit of a family affair over the years. Harmon’s eldest son, Sean Harmon, was the first of his family to appear in the long-running series. Sean has portrayed a younger version of Harmon’s Jethro Gibbs on several occasions. He first appeared in the season 6 episode “Heartland” through flashbacks. Afterwards, portraying a young Jethro Gibbs became a tradition for Sean. He’d later appear in a couple more NCIS episodes like “Mother’s Day” and “Deliverance” to name a few.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight (via Express), Harmon reflected on his son’s involvement in NCIS, and how it came to be.
- 1/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
NCIS fans know Mark Harmon for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Before Harmon starred in the series, he had a guest role in The West Wing for four episodes in 2002. While Harmon was excited about joining the series, he received an early hint that indicated his character wouldn’t live long. Here’s what happened.
Mark Harmon said he received a warning that his character would die in ‘The West Wing’
Mark Harmon is well-known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS, which started in 2003. But the year before he joined as Gibbs, he joined The West Wing for four episodes as Secret Service special agent Simon Donovan. Unfortunately, Simon Donovan was shot and killed while trying to stop an armed robbery in a convenience store. This marked the end of Harmon’s stint on the series.
Harmon spoke to The View about his time on The West Wing.
Mark Harmon said he received a warning that his character would die in ‘The West Wing’
Mark Harmon is well-known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS, which started in 2003. But the year before he joined as Gibbs, he joined The West Wing for four episodes as Secret Service special agent Simon Donovan. Unfortunately, Simon Donovan was shot and killed while trying to stop an armed robbery in a convenience store. This marked the end of Harmon’s stint on the series.
Harmon spoke to The View about his time on The West Wing.
- 1/7/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Why Mark Harmon and the Woman He Chose on ‘The Dating Game’ Stopped Dating: ‘She Was a Bird Trainer’
NCIS star Mark Harmon married his wife, Pam Dawber, nearly 40 years ago. But before he met her in 1986, he had trouble finding the great love of his life. While in college, Harmon tried his luck on The Dating Game twice, and he left the show with a woman he met. Unfortunately, their relationship didn’t last. Here’s what Harmon said about it.
Mark Harmon and the women he met on ‘The Dating Game’ didn’t last long
Before Mark Harmon was married, the NCIS star was a contestant on The Dating Game twice in college. The Dating Game aired from 1965 to 1986, and it first involved Harmon sitting next to two other bachelors hidden from the view of the bachelorette star. The bachelorette asked questions to the hidden men, and she chose the winner. She didn’t choose Harmon, but he later starred in the show as the bachelor choosing...
Mark Harmon and the women he met on ‘The Dating Game’ didn’t last long
Before Mark Harmon was married, the NCIS star was a contestant on The Dating Game twice in college. The Dating Game aired from 1965 to 1986, and it first involved Harmon sitting next to two other bachelors hidden from the view of the bachelorette star. The bachelorette asked questions to the hidden men, and she chose the winner. She didn’t choose Harmon, but he later starred in the show as the bachelor choosing...
- 1/7/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
NCIS star Mark Harmon has been married to his wife, Pam Dawber, for 37 years. Before he met Dawber, he was considered a heartthrob amongst fans of his work. But he didn’t always have great luck in dating. In the ’80s, he once explained to Joan Rivers that he had a strange encounter with a woman who hit on him after asking him for a pen. Here’s what happened.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon said he was hit on strangely after People named him the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
NCIS star Mark Harmon adores his wife of nearly 40 years, Pam Dawber. However, he wasn’t always lucky in his love life. He spoke to Joan Rivers, via Youtube, shortly after he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1986. And he explained that his dating world didn’t improve much after the incredible title.
Rivers mentioned to Harmon that he seemingly never had trouble attaining dates,...
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon said he was hit on strangely after People named him the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
NCIS star Mark Harmon adores his wife of nearly 40 years, Pam Dawber. However, he wasn’t always lucky in his love life. He spoke to Joan Rivers, via Youtube, shortly after he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1986. And he explained that his dating world didn’t improve much after the incredible title.
Rivers mentioned to Harmon that he seemingly never had trouble attaining dates,...
- 1/6/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon and his wife Pam Dawber both have had respectable acting careers in the entertainment industry. But after marrying Harmon, Dawber felt it would work better if she was the one who parted ways with her career.
Pam Dawber walked away from her career for her family Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber | Ron Galella Collection / Getty Images
Like Harmon, Dawber already built up a high profile career for herself in both film and television. Perhaps she’s most known for starring in the 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy. But the actor has several other credits to her name such as The Twilight Zone and movies like Stay Tuned. Dawber even appeared on her husband’s show NCIS for a few episodes.
Her film career might’ve grown even further, but acting wasn’t her number one priority anymore after marrying Harmon. The two would later share two children together,...
Pam Dawber walked away from her career for her family Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber | Ron Galella Collection / Getty Images
Like Harmon, Dawber already built up a high profile career for herself in both film and television. Perhaps she’s most known for starring in the 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy. But the actor has several other credits to her name such as The Twilight Zone and movies like Stay Tuned. Dawber even appeared on her husband’s show NCIS for a few episodes.
Her film career might’ve grown even further, but acting wasn’t her number one priority anymore after marrying Harmon. The two would later share two children together,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon is famous for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS — but that’s far from the only role he played. In the ’70s and ’80s, Harmon started to act in TV shows and movies. He went on to play Freddy Shoop in the 1987 film Summer School. While Harmon might reflect fondly on the role of Freddy Shoop now, he recalled how his wife didn’t want him to take the part.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon said his wife told him not to take this film role
Mark Harmon made the right choice to take the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS in 2003. The part launched Harmon to superstardom. Now, he’s a household name for CBS viewers. But NCIS isn’t the only production Harmon participated in. Over a decade before he accepted the role of Gibbs, Harmon played Freddy Shoop in Summer School.
Summer School...
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon said his wife told him not to take this film role
Mark Harmon made the right choice to take the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS in 2003. The part launched Harmon to superstardom. Now, he’s a household name for CBS viewers. But NCIS isn’t the only production Harmon participated in. Over a decade before he accepted the role of Gibbs, Harmon played Freddy Shoop in Summer School.
Summer School...
- 12/28/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon’s initial plan in life wasn’t solely to become a famous actor. The NCIS star might’ve taken a different path if it wasn’t for a chance encounter with a stranger unhappy with his work.
Mark Harmon’s random conversation with a stranger led to his acting career Mark Harmon | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Harmon entertained a few other possible career options before becoming an actor. On The Rich Eisen Show, he opened up about some of the many hats he wore before the acting bug caught him.
“I had a bunch of different starts,” Harmon said. “I did a lot of jobs, I sold shoes, I was in law school for a little bit. I worked for Adidas for about eight months, and before that, I was doing merchandising in radio in Los Angeles.”
But perhaps the closest Harmon came to pursuing a non-acting career was carpentry.
Mark Harmon’s random conversation with a stranger led to his acting career Mark Harmon | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Harmon entertained a few other possible career options before becoming an actor. On The Rich Eisen Show, he opened up about some of the many hats he wore before the acting bug caught him.
“I had a bunch of different starts,” Harmon said. “I did a lot of jobs, I sold shoes, I was in law school for a little bit. I worked for Adidas for about eight months, and before that, I was doing merchandising in radio in Los Angeles.”
But perhaps the closest Harmon came to pursuing a non-acting career was carpentry.
- 12/27/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
NCIS fans are very familiar with Mark Harmon’s work. The Leroy Jethro Gibbs actor starred in the iconic procedural from 2003 to 2021, and he’ll forever be remembered for his role. While fans know Harmon for network television, they also know him for his long-lasting marriage to his wife, Pam Dawber. Here’s what he said about his relationship with Dawber during their first year of marriage.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon said this about his wife, Pam Dawber, during their first year of marriage
NCIS star Mark Harmon and fellow actor Pam Dawber married in March 1987. Before Harmon met Dawber, his friend wanted to set them up on a group date. But Harmon had other ideas and cold-called Dawber to see if she wanted to grab coffee on a date. She agreed, and the rest is history.
Harmon discussed his marriage to Dawber in a 1987 interview during their first year as a married couple.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon said this about his wife, Pam Dawber, during their first year of marriage
NCIS star Mark Harmon and fellow actor Pam Dawber married in March 1987. Before Harmon met Dawber, his friend wanted to set them up on a group date. But Harmon had other ideas and cold-called Dawber to see if she wanted to grab coffee on a date. She agreed, and the rest is history.
Harmon discussed his marriage to Dawber in a 1987 interview during their first year as a married couple.
- 12/23/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"Mork & Mindy" originated as a spin-off from the "Happy Days" season 5 episode "My Favorite Orkan" which aired in 1978. According to the Robin Williams documentary "Come Inside My Mind," the episode was created to capitalize on a little-known movie called "Star Wars" that "Happy Days" creator Garry Marshal's son loved.
At the time, Williams was a recent Julliard graduate still awaiting his big break and quickly gaining a reputation as an off-the-wall local street performer. Faster than you can say "Nanu Nanu," Robin Williams' casting on "Mork & Mindy" launched him to stardom. His quirky, quick-witted improvisations, voices, and pratfalls were perfect for the out-of-this-world character of Mork. The show itself aired for four solid seasons from 1978 to 1982. Since then, several members of the series' cast — including the beloved Williams — have sadly passed away. However, one of the main stars is still living to this day.
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At the time, Williams was a recent Julliard graduate still awaiting his big break and quickly gaining a reputation as an off-the-wall local street performer. Faster than you can say "Nanu Nanu," Robin Williams' casting on "Mork & Mindy" launched him to stardom. His quirky, quick-witted improvisations, voices, and pratfalls were perfect for the out-of-this-world character of Mork. The show itself aired for four solid seasons from 1978 to 1982. Since then, several members of the series' cast — including the beloved Williams — have sadly passed away. However, one of the main stars is still living to this day.
Read more: The 15 Best...
- 12/12/2023
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
Those annual airings of the James Stewart classic It’s a Wonderful Life have had an effect: Many a TV show has paid homage to the 1946 film with a special episode. What are the ingredients? A main character who wonders what would have happened if they’d never been around, a guardian angel to provide the answer—and a haywire alternate history. Here are some of our favorite life changers. 1. Mork & Mindy In “It’s a Wonderful Mork,” the title alien (Robin Williams) stays on planet Ork—and his would-be Earthling friends suffer. Mindy (Pam Dawber) is wed to a gambler named Cliff. “I hope you fall off your name!” Mork sputters. Pluto TV, Prime Video 2. Moonlighting What if Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd) had never kept Blue Moon Investigations open? “It’s a Wonderful Job” reveals it would have turned into the Hart detective agency. Hulu 3. Night Court “Hey Harry,...
- 12/4/2023
- TV Insider
NCIS fans know Mark Harmon well for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Well before he ever stepped foot on the NCIS set, he was known for his charm, good looks, and Sexiest Man Alive title given to him by People in 1986. While speaking to the magazine in the ’80s, Harmon explained how women would throw themselves at him. Here’s what he said about how some women would ask him opinions regarding their chests.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon once said he gave women opinions on their breasts
Leroy Jethro Gibbs is an NCIS staple, and fans miss Mark Harmon on the show. However, at 72 years old, it makes sense that Harmon might want to move on to the next stage of life. Now, we’re looking back at an interview that Harmon had with People in 1986 when he was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive. According to himself and other women around him,...
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon once said he gave women opinions on their breasts
Leroy Jethro Gibbs is an NCIS staple, and fans miss Mark Harmon on the show. However, at 72 years old, it makes sense that Harmon might want to move on to the next stage of life. Now, we’re looking back at an interview that Harmon had with People in 1986 when he was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive. According to himself and other women around him,...
- 11/26/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
NCIS fans are familiar with Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. He joined the NCIS team in 2003 — and years before that, fans knew him for his dashing good looks. Harmon was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1986, and he had no trouble attracting women. While speaking to the publication, he discussed his brief hookup with star Heather Locklear.
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon once said his brief hookup with Heather Locklear wasn’t special
Mark Harmon is known for his time as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS, but true fans of the actor know he was once crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by People. Harmon made viewers swoon after first starring as Dr. Robert Caldwell in St. Elsewhere. His co-star, Cristina Pickles, who played nurse Helen Rosenthal in St. Elsewhere, commented on how women reacted to seeing Harmon.
“Mark’s sensitivity shows through that handsome face, and women love that,...
‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon once said his brief hookup with Heather Locklear wasn’t special
Mark Harmon is known for his time as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS, but true fans of the actor know he was once crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by People. Harmon made viewers swoon after first starring as Dr. Robert Caldwell in St. Elsewhere. His co-star, Cristina Pickles, who played nurse Helen Rosenthal in St. Elsewhere, commented on how women reacted to seeing Harmon.
“Mark’s sensitivity shows through that handsome face, and women love that,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The science fiction genre continues to thrill television audiences after more than 70 years, taking viewers to different worlds and exploring far-out concepts. However, just because the genre boasts rich storytelling potential and spectacle, it is, of course, not at all immune to the dangers of a sudden cancellation. In an era when even an early renewal order can't guarantee subsequent episodes, that means some sci-fi shows end on cliffhangers, never to be given a satisfying conclusion.
With the stakes often so high for sci-fi television, that makes these unresolved plot threads all the more frustrating for fans following a series and invested in the characters. From being stranded across time and space to fan-favorite characters faced with mortal peril, these cliffhangers threaten to overshadow a show's legacy. Here are the biggest television cliffhangers in the sci-fi genre that were left unresolved by cancelations from the studios or networks producing them.
With the stakes often so high for sci-fi television, that makes these unresolved plot threads all the more frustrating for fans following a series and invested in the characters. From being stranded across time and space to fan-favorite characters faced with mortal peril, these cliffhangers threaten to overshadow a show's legacy. Here are the biggest television cliffhangers in the sci-fi genre that were left unresolved by cancelations from the studios or networks producing them.
- 11/19/2023
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
For nearly two decades, Mark Harmon’s role as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs was synonymous with the hit CBS crime drama NCIS. His departure in the show’s 19th season left fans and industry insiders wondering about the series’ future.
Executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson recently admitted that the team feared Mark Harmon’s departure could spell the end for NCIS. Johnson revealed that the concerns weren’t just about fan reaction but also about Harmon’s integral role as a linchpin that held the series together.
‘NCIS’ boss confesses that Mark Harmon’s exit would be the ‘Death’ of the series
For many years, if someone mentioned NCIS, it was almost guaranteed that Mark Harmon’s name would immediately spring to mind. He helmed the wildly successful CBS crime drama for nearly two decades, assuming the role of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
However, Harmon made his departure...
Executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson recently admitted that the team feared Mark Harmon’s departure could spell the end for NCIS. Johnson revealed that the concerns weren’t just about fan reaction but also about Harmon’s integral role as a linchpin that held the series together.
‘NCIS’ boss confesses that Mark Harmon’s exit would be the ‘Death’ of the series
For many years, if someone mentioned NCIS, it was almost guaranteed that Mark Harmon’s name would immediately spring to mind. He helmed the wildly successful CBS crime drama for nearly two decades, assuming the role of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
However, Harmon made his departure...
- 9/30/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For two decades, Mark Harmon was the bedrock of NCIS, playing the iconic role of Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. But as it turns out, the veteran actor had been contemplating his exit for years, leaving fans and showrunners on the edge of their seats.
When Harmon finally stepped away in 2021, the impact resonated within the series and among its massive following.
Mark Harmon’s exit worried ‘NCIS’ executive producers
For a remarkable twenty years, Harmon portrayed the central character, Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, making him the cornerstone of the NCIS franchise.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s executive producer, Charles Floyd Johnson, confessed that the prospect of Harmon leaving filled the production team with apprehension. They believed that his exit would likely mark the demise of the series.
Johnson highlighted Harmon’s commitment, noting he consistently showed up at the break of dawn for almost...
When Harmon finally stepped away in 2021, the impact resonated within the series and among its massive following.
Mark Harmon’s exit worried ‘NCIS’ executive producers
For a remarkable twenty years, Harmon portrayed the central character, Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, making him the cornerstone of the NCIS franchise.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s executive producer, Charles Floyd Johnson, confessed that the prospect of Harmon leaving filled the production team with apprehension. They believed that his exit would likely mark the demise of the series.
Johnson highlighted Harmon’s commitment, noting he consistently showed up at the break of dawn for almost...
- 9/29/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stars: Angela Cela, Charles Chudabala, Nicole Cinaglia , Sheri Davis, Marcella Di Pasquale, Jessica Cameron, Felissa Rose, Jennifer Nangle, Sadie Katz, Alan Maxson, Dave Sheridan, Vernon Wells, Noel Jason Scott, Maria Shapley | Written and Directed by Michael Hurst
Directed by Michael J. Hurst, who has vast genre experience – helming films such as House of the Dead 2, Pumpkinhead 4 and 2006’s Darkroom, as well as writing the demented Mansquito (aka Mosquito Man), and both of Scott Adkins’ Ninja movies (personal favourites of mine) – Transmission is a dark, twisted film that feels akin to Peter Hyams’s comedy Stay Tuned, which starred John Ritter and Pam Dawber as a couple trapped in an ever-changing TV or the comedy anthology Amazon Women on the Moon that flicked between 90s TV, poking fun at the tropes of that era.
The film unfolds on a television screen as we, seeing things from the perspective of an old man,...
Directed by Michael J. Hurst, who has vast genre experience – helming films such as House of the Dead 2, Pumpkinhead 4 and 2006’s Darkroom, as well as writing the demented Mansquito (aka Mosquito Man), and both of Scott Adkins’ Ninja movies (personal favourites of mine) – Transmission is a dark, twisted film that feels akin to Peter Hyams’s comedy Stay Tuned, which starred John Ritter and Pam Dawber as a couple trapped in an ever-changing TV or the comedy anthology Amazon Women on the Moon that flicked between 90s TV, poking fun at the tropes of that era.
The film unfolds on a television screen as we, seeing things from the perspective of an old man,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
A short film from the team that brought us the viral video starring Jamie Costa in a spot-on impersonation of Robin Williams has a new short out dramatizing a scene between Jack Nicholson and John Belushi during the making of the 1978 western Goin’ South.
The short–The Cowboy and the Samurai, in reference to Nicholson’s character in Goin’ South and Belushi’s famous samurai character on Saturday Night Live–is “based on a true story…kind of.” As per the official synopsis: “In 1978, world renowned movie star, Jack Nicholson, made his feature directorial debut, a western called Goin’ South. Against the advice of his producers, he cast up and coming comedian, John Belushi.” Costa plays Nicholson, while Sandy Danto plays Belushi.
The 12-minute short finds Belushi holed up on the set, with Nicholson taking on the task of wrangling him. Entering the room, Nicholson finds Belushi wielding a knife,...
The short–The Cowboy and the Samurai, in reference to Nicholson’s character in Goin’ South and Belushi’s famous samurai character on Saturday Night Live–is “based on a true story…kind of.” As per the official synopsis: “In 1978, world renowned movie star, Jack Nicholson, made his feature directorial debut, a western called Goin’ South. Against the advice of his producers, he cast up and coming comedian, John Belushi.” Costa plays Nicholson, while Sandy Danto plays Belushi.
The 12-minute short finds Belushi holed up on the set, with Nicholson taking on the task of wrangling him. Entering the room, Nicholson finds Belushi wielding a knife,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
One memorable performance from late actor and sex symbol Raquel Welch came when she played an aggressively amplified version of herself on Seinfeld in 1997. It allowed her to hilariously address longstanding rumors of being challenging to work with.
When asked about the guest appearance, Welch said it was “so much fun” to portray herself as a “horrible ball breaker,” adding she thought the part was written as more diva than villain. She also explained where her reputation for being “tempestuous” in real life might have originated and how it presented when she was a guest on Mork & Mindy.
(l-r) Raquel Welch and Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images On an episode of ‘Seinfeld,’ Raquel Welch played ‘a menace’ to Kramer and Elaine
In Welch’s appearance on Seinfeld, she leaned into the hilarity of a reputation for diva antics. She was in a particularly side-splitting...
When asked about the guest appearance, Welch said it was “so much fun” to portray herself as a “horrible ball breaker,” adding she thought the part was written as more diva than villain. She also explained where her reputation for being “tempestuous” in real life might have originated and how it presented when she was a guest on Mork & Mindy.
(l-r) Raquel Welch and Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images On an episode of ‘Seinfeld,’ Raquel Welch played ‘a menace’ to Kramer and Elaine
In Welch’s appearance on Seinfeld, she leaned into the hilarity of a reputation for diva antics. She was in a particularly side-splitting...
- 2/17/2023
- by Katie Rook
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Lewis Brothers, filmmakers behind digital comedy shorts and a 2021 viral sensation about the late Robin Williams, are heading back to vintage Hollywood for their next project.
Jake and Sam Lewis will release “The Cowboy & The Samurai,” a proof-of-concept about the tumultuous relationship between show business bad boys Jack Nicholson and John Belushi. Variety has an exclusive first clip from the project above.
Based on a “kind of” true story, the film is set in 1978 as the famous men meet their match when “Nicholson casts Belushi for his feature directorial debut, a Western called ‘Goin South,’ against the advice of his producers,” a synopsis read. Jamie Costa, of the forthcoming indie “Bring Him to Me,” plays Nicholson opposite Sandy Danton’s Belushi.
“We remained truthful to the overall vibe of who these icons are but it’s more of a fantasy. It really has one foot off the ground,” Jake Lewis said.
Jake and Sam Lewis will release “The Cowboy & The Samurai,” a proof-of-concept about the tumultuous relationship between show business bad boys Jack Nicholson and John Belushi. Variety has an exclusive first clip from the project above.
Based on a “kind of” true story, the film is set in 1978 as the famous men meet their match when “Nicholson casts Belushi for his feature directorial debut, a Western called ‘Goin South,’ against the advice of his producers,” a synopsis read. Jamie Costa, of the forthcoming indie “Bring Him to Me,” plays Nicholson opposite Sandy Danton’s Belushi.
“We remained truthful to the overall vibe of who these icons are but it’s more of a fantasy. It really has one foot off the ground,” Jake Lewis said.
- 2/8/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Harmon, or special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs in a longtime role on CBS’s NCIS series, has signed with Gersh.
Harmon originated his Gibbs character with a guest appearance on Jag before being spun off to lead NCIS, a role he played on the CBS procedural for nearly two decades before signing off from his final case in 2021. Going into the ninth season, he was promoted to executive producer on NCIS and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In the 11th season, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Harmon worked closely with showrunner Gary Glasberg on a special two-episode arc that reunited the Gibbs character with an old comrade working a case in New Orleans. Those episodes became the pilot for NCIS: Nola, also known as NCIS: New Orleans, with Harmon serving as executive producer on the spinoff.
Harmon also developed, executive produced and starred in Certain Prey,...
Harmon originated his Gibbs character with a guest appearance on Jag before being spun off to lead NCIS, a role he played on the CBS procedural for nearly two decades before signing off from his final case in 2021. Going into the ninth season, he was promoted to executive producer on NCIS and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In the 11th season, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Harmon worked closely with showrunner Gary Glasberg on a special two-episode arc that reunited the Gibbs character with an old comrade working a case in New Orleans. Those episodes became the pilot for NCIS: Nola, also known as NCIS: New Orleans, with Harmon serving as executive producer on the spinoff.
Harmon also developed, executive produced and starred in Certain Prey,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the most famous '70s TV shows was Garry Marshall's "Happy Days." TV audiences loved the warm idealism of The Cunningham family who offered unconditional love and acceptance to their children and the neighborhood bad boy, Arthur Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler). But, by 1977, some were ready for a change, including Marshall's own son.
According to Marshall's memoir, My Happy Days in Hollywood, most of his children watched the sitcom, except for his young son, who Marshall recalled "walked around the house pretending to be R2-D2 or C-3Po during most of his waking hours." When his father asked him why he wasn't a fan of his show, young Scott replied, "There are no space aliens on 'Happy Days.'" To gain his son's viewership, and possibly to capitalize on the massive success of "Star Wars," Marshall created Mork from Ork (Robin Williams), a weird alien who...
According to Marshall's memoir, My Happy Days in Hollywood, most of his children watched the sitcom, except for his young son, who Marshall recalled "walked around the house pretending to be R2-D2 or C-3Po during most of his waking hours." When his father asked him why he wasn't a fan of his show, young Scott replied, "There are no space aliens on 'Happy Days.'" To gain his son's viewership, and possibly to capitalize on the massive success of "Star Wars," Marshall created Mork from Ork (Robin Williams), a weird alien who...
- 10/31/2022
- by Christian Gainey
- Slash Film
There are more versions of "Freaky Friday" than the casual reader may realize. The original 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers ("Once Upon a Mattress") is about a 13-year-old girl named Annabel and her put-upon mother as they are currently living through a period of antagonism. In what might be considered a grand cosmic joke, Annabel and her mother magically swap bodies for a day -- a freaky Friday -- forcing them to live one another's lives and see how difficult the other has it. They eventually swap back having learned important lessons. The book borrows its premise from an 1882 fantasy novel by F. Anstey called "Vice Versa, or a Lesson to Fathers." Rodgers wrote two sequels, "A Billion for Boris" in 1974 and "Summer Switch" in 1982.
"Freaky Friday" was first adapted to film in 1976 by director Gary Nelson in a celebrated version starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris. Thanks to heavy rotation on TV,...
"Freaky Friday" was first adapted to film in 1976 by director Gary Nelson in a celebrated version starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris. Thanks to heavy rotation on TV,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When we think of "Mork and Mindy," we think of Robin Williams. The young comedian played Mork the alien in the 1978 sitcom who ends up living with a human named Mindy (Pam Dawber). Williams shines as Mork, giving the audience a patented Robin Williams experience: He delivers his lines with an energetic enthusiasm that at times seems almost superhuman, and his physical comedy is wickedly funny to watch. The role would eventually lead Williams down the path towards becoming one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, but he is not the only famous comedian to have ties to this quirky show.
Larry David of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" fame also had a shot at being cast alongside Williams and Dawber. However, when it came time to audition, David approached the situation in a way only David could, and the results were pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty ... pretty awkward.
'He Penciled Up...
Larry David of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" fame also had a shot at being cast alongside Williams and Dawber. However, when it came time to audition, David approached the situation in a way only David could, and the results were pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty ... pretty awkward.
'He Penciled Up...
- 10/9/2022
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
Dale McRaven, the television writer and creator of Perfect Strangers and Mork & Mindy, died on September 5. He was 83.
McRaven was at his home in Porter Ranch, California when he died. Throughout his career, he received major accolades like nominations from the Writers Guild of America Awards and the Emmys for his work on Mork & Mindy, which he co-created with Joe Glauberg and late director Garry Marshall. The ABC sitcom that starred Robin Williams and Pam Dawber lasted for four seasons.
Perfect Strangers with Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker was also created by McRaven. The ABC sitcom ran for 8 seasons with 150 episodes produced.
In his first showbiz job, McRaven was hired by Marshall in 1963 to be part of the writers for The Joey Bishop Show. McRaven would go on to write for The Dick Van Dyke Show after he was found by Sheldon Leonard at Desilu Studios who told...
McRaven was at his home in Porter Ranch, California when he died. Throughout his career, he received major accolades like nominations from the Writers Guild of America Awards and the Emmys for his work on Mork & Mindy, which he co-created with Joe Glauberg and late director Garry Marshall. The ABC sitcom that starred Robin Williams and Pam Dawber lasted for four seasons.
Perfect Strangers with Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker was also created by McRaven. The ABC sitcom ran for 8 seasons with 150 episodes produced.
In his first showbiz job, McRaven was hired by Marshall in 1963 to be part of the writers for The Joey Bishop Show. McRaven would go on to write for The Dick Van Dyke Show after he was found by Sheldon Leonard at Desilu Studios who told...
- 9/25/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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Dale McRaven, the Emmy-nominated comedy writer and producer who created Mork & Mindy with Garry Marshall and then the long-running Perfect Strangers on his own, has died. He was 83.
McRaven died Sept. 5 of complications from lung cancer at his home in Porter Ranch, California, his son, David McRaven, told The Hollywood Reporter.
McRaven also served as a writer on the fifth and final season of CBS’ The Dick Van Dyke Show and as a writer-producer on ABC’s The Partridge Family during that musical comedy’s 1970-74 run. Plus, he and Marshall created the 1979-80 ABC sitcom Angie, starring Donna Pescow and Robert Hays.
Perfect Strangers, from Miller-Boyett Productions and Lorimar Television, debuted in March 1986 and starred Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot as mismatched cousins — one an American, the other from the fictional island of Mypos — who live together in a Chicago apartment.
Dale McRaven, the Emmy-nominated comedy writer and producer who created Mork & Mindy with Garry Marshall and then the long-running Perfect Strangers on his own, has died. He was 83.
McRaven died Sept. 5 of complications from lung cancer at his home in Porter Ranch, California, his son, David McRaven, told The Hollywood Reporter.
McRaven also served as a writer on the fifth and final season of CBS’ The Dick Van Dyke Show and as a writer-producer on ABC’s The Partridge Family during that musical comedy’s 1970-74 run. Plus, he and Marshall created the 1979-80 ABC sitcom Angie, starring Donna Pescow and Robert Hays.
Perfect Strangers, from Miller-Boyett Productions and Lorimar Television, debuted in March 1986 and starred Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot as mismatched cousins — one an American, the other from the fictional island of Mypos — who live together in a Chicago apartment.
- 9/25/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it comes to kooky sitcoms you have to see to believe, "Mork & Mindy" is near the top of the list. To describe the late-'70s comedy to a young audience today feels a bit like trying to have a conversation in Orkan.
There was this show called "Happy Days," you see, with Henry Winkler as leather jacket-clad Fonzie and Ron Howard as the aw-shucks protagonist Richie. That otherwise non-fantasy show, for reasons that had to do with "Star Wars," had a surreal episode about aliens. This led to the alien-human roommates spinoff "Mork & Mindy," which is how legendary comedian Robin Williams got his big break, playing a rainbow-suspender-wearing being who liked to declare stuff like "Shazbot!"
Williams Saved His Wildest Stunts For The Pre-Show
"Mork & Mindy" is already a pretty wild show on the surface, but when you take into account the fact that it was...
There was this show called "Happy Days," you see, with Henry Winkler as leather jacket-clad Fonzie and Ron Howard as the aw-shucks protagonist Richie. That otherwise non-fantasy show, for reasons that had to do with "Star Wars," had a surreal episode about aliens. This led to the alien-human roommates spinoff "Mork & Mindy," which is how legendary comedian Robin Williams got his big break, playing a rainbow-suspender-wearing being who liked to declare stuff like "Shazbot!"
Williams Saved His Wildest Stunts For The Pre-Show
"Mork & Mindy" is already a pretty wild show on the surface, but when you take into account the fact that it was...
- 9/24/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Almost every horror fan enjoys a good creature feature, but sometimes it can be hard to find one that plays it mostly straight without descending into complete self-parody. Peter Hyams’ The Relic is just that kind of monster movie, presenting an air of sophistication that distracts you from its roots in outright schlock.
It was one of the few times that Hyams—who has many thriller, sci-fi, and action films in his credits—jumped into the horror pool. Previously, he ventured into supernatural territory with the 1992 fantasy comedy Stay Tuned, which saw John Ritter and Pam Dawber running through a satellite dish system powered by Hell. It wasn’t exactly what many would call horror, but still, check it out if you haven’t—there’s some good dark comedy jokes that would make readers of this site cackle.
The Relic—based on the novel Relic by Douglas Preston and...
It was one of the few times that Hyams—who has many thriller, sci-fi, and action films in his credits—jumped into the horror pool. Previously, he ventured into supernatural territory with the 1992 fantasy comedy Stay Tuned, which saw John Ritter and Pam Dawber running through a satellite dish system powered by Hell. It wasn’t exactly what many would call horror, but still, check it out if you haven’t—there’s some good dark comedy jokes that would make readers of this site cackle.
The Relic—based on the novel Relic by Douglas Preston and...
- 8/3/2022
- by Alan Dorich
- DailyDead
Robin Williams was many things to many people: he was a stand-up comedian, a family-favorite comedy actor, a serious thespian who tore into the depths of human depravity, and so much more. Williams' career really kicked off with "Mork & Mindy," a spin-off of the highly successful series "Happy Days." He starred as the alien Mork from the planet Ork, and was joined in his weekly misadventures by his roommate and friend, Mindy (Pam Dawber). The series ran for four seasons before being unceremoniously canceled in 1982.
Williams would go on to have an incredibly successful career in acting, but that moment of having your television...
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Williams would go on to have an incredibly successful career in acting, but that moment of having your television...
The post How Mork & Mindy Inspired One of Robin Williams' Darkest Roles appeared first on /Film.
- 3/22/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Conrad Janis, the “Mork & Mindy” star who played Mindy’s father, died on March 1 in Los Angeles, his business manager confirmed to The New York Times. He was 94.
In addition to acting, Janis was also a jazz trombonist and appeared on Broadway several times early in his career. He made his film debut in the 1945 comedy “Snafu” and appeared on the big and small screens through the early 2010s. After landing several film and TV roles, he got his biggest break on “Mork & Mindy” in 1978, where he played Fred McConnell, the father of Pam Dawber’s title character.
Janis was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Manhattan to New York art collectors and gallerists Sidney and Harriet Janis. He appeared in the Broadway play “The Dark of the Moon” and was spotted by a Hollywood talent scout, which led to his roles in “Snafu,” “Margie,” “The Brasher Doubloon,” “The Hagen Girl,...
In addition to acting, Janis was also a jazz trombonist and appeared on Broadway several times early in his career. He made his film debut in the 1945 comedy “Snafu” and appeared on the big and small screens through the early 2010s. After landing several film and TV roles, he got his biggest break on “Mork & Mindy” in 1978, where he played Fred McConnell, the father of Pam Dawber’s title character.
Janis was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Manhattan to New York art collectors and gallerists Sidney and Harriet Janis. He appeared in the Broadway play “The Dark of the Moon” and was spotted by a Hollywood talent scout, which led to his roles in “Snafu,” “Margie,” “The Brasher Doubloon,” “The Hagen Girl,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Conrad Janis, a prolific character actor of TV, film and stage who had already become immediately recognizable even before landing his signature role opposite Robin Williams and Pam Dawber in the hit ’70s sitcom Mork & Mindy, died March 1 in Los Angeles. He was 94.
His death was confirmed by business manager Dean A. Avedon to The New York Times.
A son of the noted New York art collectors and gallerists Sidney and Harriet Janis, Janis, who along with his brother took over the family business, the Sidney Janis Gallery, later in life, was also a successful and lifelong jazz trombonist who even at the height of his Mork & Mindy success performed regularly with his group, the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band.
Born on February 11, 1928, in Manhattan, Janis launched his acting career in the mid-1940s, appearing in what would be the first of 12 Broadway shows, 1945’s Dark of the Moon and,...
His death was confirmed by business manager Dean A. Avedon to The New York Times.
A son of the noted New York art collectors and gallerists Sidney and Harriet Janis, Janis, who along with his brother took over the family business, the Sidney Janis Gallery, later in life, was also a successful and lifelong jazz trombonist who even at the height of his Mork & Mindy success performed regularly with his group, the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band.
Born on February 11, 1928, in Manhattan, Janis launched his acting career in the mid-1940s, appearing in what would be the first of 12 Broadway shows, 1945’s Dark of the Moon and,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
George Spiro Dibie, a veteran cinematographer who won five Emmys and was nominated 12 times during his 48-year-career, has passed away at the age of 90, the American Society of Cinematographers’ shared on Tuesday night.
“The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance,” the tweet from the AC magazine’s account read.
The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance. pic.twitter.com/bw6tlEeKEE
— AC Magazine (@AmericanCine) February 8, 2022
“George Dibie was an inimitable force within our local,...
“The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance,” the tweet from the AC magazine’s account read.
The Society is very sorry to report that 5-time Emmy winning DoP George Spiro Dibie, ASC has passed away. He was president of @ICGLocal600 for more than 20 years and a key figure in the ASC’s Education & Outreach program. We are preparing a full remembrance. pic.twitter.com/bw6tlEeKEE
— AC Magazine (@AmericanCine) February 8, 2022
“George Dibie was an inimitable force within our local,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Season 19 has featured the most change ever on NCIS: boss Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is gone, off finding some sort of peace in Alaska; Ellie Bishop (Emily Wickersham) is on an undercover assignment, somewhere; Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) is on the team full-time; and Alden Parker (Gary Cole) is the new leader. And we’re only seven episodes into the season! When Gibbs was suspended last season, NCIS had Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), and Bishop mostly working by themselves on cases. Knight joined after she was involved in a case, and she was McGee and Torres’ pick to join them full-time at the beginning of the season. Because of that, bringing her into the fold was seamless. They met Parker while investigating the ongoing serial killer case that Gibbs and reporter Marcie (Pam Dawber) were looking into last season, and when Alden let Gibbs go instead of arresting him,...
- 11/15/2021
- TV Insider
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Stay Tuned"
Where You Can Stream It: Amazon Prime
The Pitch: Roy (John Ritter) is a father of two and avid couch potato. One evening, when his precious remote control breaks, he gets a visit from a mysterious salesman named Mr. Spike (Jeffrey Jones) who offers him a new high-tech remote that allows Roy to immerse himself into his favorite shows. The new device actually transports Roy and his wife Helen (Pam Dawber)...
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The Movie: "Stay Tuned"
Where You Can Stream It: Amazon Prime
The Pitch: Roy (John Ritter) is a father of two and avid couch potato. One evening, when his precious remote control breaks, he gets a visit from a mysterious salesman named Mr. Spike (Jeffrey Jones) who offers him a new high-tech remote that allows Roy to immerse himself into his favorite shows. The new device actually transports Roy and his wife Helen (Pam Dawber)...
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- 10/29/2021
- by Marisa Mirabal
- Slash Film
Yes, Zelda Williams has seen that video and she doesn't need to see it again. Robin Williams' only daughter took to Twitter on Oct. 12 with a candid message for her followers and fans: "Guys, I'm only saying this because I don't think it'll stop until I acknowledge it… please, stop sending me the 'test footage'. I've seen it." The "test footage" she was referring to is a clip going viral of Jamie Costa performing as her late father. In the video, titled "Robin Test Footage Scene," Costa and co-star Sarah Murphree, who plays Robin's York & Mindy co-star Pam Dawber, act out a scene in which the actress reveals to the comedian...
- 10/14/2021
- E! Online
It’s been seven years since beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams passed away, but a newly released film clip makes it feel like he’s come back to life. The five-minute short appears to have been self-released by actor Jamie Costa, who not only amazes with his uncanny impression but also a moving performance as the young Williams. The scene features Costa as Williams opposite actress Sarah Murphree as Pam Dawber on the set of “Mork & Mindy.” It shows Robin running lines energetically in the dressing room mirror when Pam interrupts him to deliver the news of John Belushi’s death.
Costa’s impersonation is almost unnervingly precise. Just as Williams himself could impersonate any number of public figures and voices, Costa seems amazingly in control of his instrument. His vocal inflection and intonation are seemingly perfect, and he even captured Williams’ unique way of descending quickly into a low,...
Costa’s impersonation is almost unnervingly precise. Just as Williams himself could impersonate any number of public figures and voices, Costa seems amazingly in control of his instrument. His vocal inflection and intonation are seemingly perfect, and he even captured Williams’ unique way of descending quickly into a low,...
- 10/13/2021
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Now that the NCIS Season 19 premiere has revealed Gibbs’ (Mark Harmon) fate, it’s time for the team to focus on the investigation into the serial killer he and reporter Marcie Warren (Pam Dawber) have been trying to track down. But who exactly is going to be part of the case? Well, Gibbs is alive and he did agree to come back, as McGee (Sean Murray) requested at the end of the premiere. As he pointed out, they might not need him, but “we are better together. … You built us. Now we got a serial killer to catch, but in order to do that, we need to be a team. We need to be your team.” And it looks like Gibbs is in all-in on hunting down the person responsible for killing multiple women and blowing up his boat. Is ...
- 9/21/2021
- TV Insider
Although much has changed for NCIS as the CBS mainstay enters its 19th season, the plan is to give faithful fans the familiar show they have long known and loved.
Among the on- and off-screen shifts: Two characters were written out last spring, a pair of series regulars have been added for fall, Gibbs’ suspension took a deadly turn when he and his new boat went boom…. And on top of all of that, TV’s most watched drama has been handed its first time slot change ever, moving from Tuesday’s leadoff spot to Mondays at 9/8c (beginning Sept.
Among the on- and off-screen shifts: Two characters were written out last spring, a pair of series regulars have been added for fall, Gibbs’ suspension took a deadly turn when he and his new boat went boom…. And on top of all of that, TV’s most watched drama has been handed its first time slot change ever, moving from Tuesday’s leadoff spot to Mondays at 9/8c (beginning Sept.
- 9/18/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
We are just days away from the beginning of the 2021-22 TV season.
We've already delved deep into how ABC's shows will pick up, and now it's time to take a look at CBS.
We have plot details for NCIS, FBI, S.W.A.T, and more.
Let's take a look.
NCIS - Monday, September 20 at 9/8c
NCIS christens its new night with a chilling opener that finds the team entertaining the possibility that Gibbs is dead.
"As the NCIS team searches for Gibbs after wreckage from his boat is discovered, they find out he was tracking a serial killer with journalist Marcie Warren (Pam Dawber), who wrote an exposé on him," reads the official logline.
While we know Gibbs is in danger, we shouldn't be worried about whether that leaves him in a grave.
The series might make us believe he's in danger, but could you imagine the uproar if anything happened to him?...
We've already delved deep into how ABC's shows will pick up, and now it's time to take a look at CBS.
We have plot details for NCIS, FBI, S.W.A.T, and more.
Let's take a look.
NCIS - Monday, September 20 at 9/8c
NCIS christens its new night with a chilling opener that finds the team entertaining the possibility that Gibbs is dead.
"As the NCIS team searches for Gibbs after wreckage from his boat is discovered, they find out he was tracking a serial killer with journalist Marcie Warren (Pam Dawber), who wrote an exposé on him," reads the official logline.
While we know Gibbs is in danger, we shouldn't be worried about whether that leaves him in a grave.
The series might make us believe he's in danger, but could you imagine the uproar if anything happened to him?...
- 9/15/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The NCIS is back on the case when the highly-anticipated 19th season gets underway later this month.
CBS has released the first look at NCIS Season 19 Episode 1, and well, it's a tough watch.
We see the team react to the news of the wreckage.
There are some bodies before they conclude that Gibbs has died.
It's a wild clip that sets the tone for the season ahead, but it also ends on quite the cliffhanger when we see a blood-soaked Gibbs in the water.
He likely managed to evade the serial killer, but where will his journey go next?
If many people think he died, it gives him the time to process the events and find a way to return stronger than before.
It's also possible someone on the team is helping the character fake his death, which, given the circumstances, would make a lot of sense.
Still, if some...
CBS has released the first look at NCIS Season 19 Episode 1, and well, it's a tough watch.
We see the team react to the news of the wreckage.
There are some bodies before they conclude that Gibbs has died.
It's a wild clip that sets the tone for the season ahead, but it also ends on quite the cliffhanger when we see a blood-soaked Gibbs in the water.
He likely managed to evade the serial killer, but where will his journey go next?
If many people think he died, it gives him the time to process the events and find a way to return stronger than before.
It's also possible someone on the team is helping the character fake his death, which, given the circumstances, would make a lot of sense.
Still, if some...
- 9/13/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Leroy Jethro Gibbs is right where he oughta be, front and center (and in the diner!), in the key art poster for NCIS Season 19.
The poster features series frontman Mark Harmon, along with Wilmer Valderrama, Sean Murray, new series regular Katrina Law, Rocky Carroll, new series regular Gary Cole, Diona Reasonover, Brian Dietzen and David McCallum. It also touts the CBS procedural’s first time slot change ever, from Tuesday to Monday (where it will air at 9/8c, leading into the freshman offshoot NCIS: Hawai’i).
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The poster features series frontman Mark Harmon, along with Wilmer Valderrama, Sean Murray, new series regular Katrina Law, Rocky Carroll, new series regular Gary Cole, Diona Reasonover, Brian Dietzen and David McCallum. It also touts the CBS procedural’s first time slot change ever, from Tuesday to Monday (where it will air at 9/8c, leading into the freshman offshoot NCIS: Hawai’i).
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- 9/13/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
When NCIS Season 18 ended, Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), still suspended, was investigating a serial killer alongside reporter Marcie Warren (Pam Dawber). While out on the water, his boat exploded, presumably connected to that case. And when the series returns this fall, it’s time for the team — Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), and Jessica Knight — to get clued in. In fact, the first Season 19 promo shows the three of them searching relentlessly for Gibbs, who’s not just a boss, McGee informs the local sheriff onshore amidst the boat’s wreckage. “He’s family.” No survivors are found, but who’s in what looks like a body bag? Could it be another one of the serial killer’s victims? The photos already show that the team will be talking to Marcie, and now the promo shows that they’ll be checking out her place, too — and...
- 9/13/2021
- TV Insider
While Mark Harmon's involvement on NCIS Season 19 remains a mystery, but at least we finally have some plot details.
CBS is finally lifting the lid on what fans can expect on NCIS Season 19 Episode 1, and, well, it's going to be a tough watch for longtime fans of the popular series.
"As the NCIS team searches for Gibbs after wreckage from his boat is discovered, they find out he was tracking a serial killer with journalist Marcie Warren (Pam Dawber), who wrote an exposé on him," the short and sweet synopsis reveals.
If you watch NCIS online, you know NCIS Season 18 Episode 16 showed the former leader's boat being blown to smithereens, but it looked like the beloved character made it to safety.
The highly-anticipated premiere is set to feature the following regular cast members according to CBS:
Mark Harmon (NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs)
Sean Murray (NCIS Special Agent...
CBS is finally lifting the lid on what fans can expect on NCIS Season 19 Episode 1, and, well, it's going to be a tough watch for longtime fans of the popular series.
"As the NCIS team searches for Gibbs after wreckage from his boat is discovered, they find out he was tracking a serial killer with journalist Marcie Warren (Pam Dawber), who wrote an exposé on him," the short and sweet synopsis reveals.
If you watch NCIS online, you know NCIS Season 18 Episode 16 showed the former leader's boat being blown to smithereens, but it looked like the beloved character made it to safety.
The highly-anticipated premiere is set to feature the following regular cast members according to CBS:
Mark Harmon (NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs)
Sean Murray (NCIS Special Agent...
- 9/7/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The good news: Leroy Jethro Gibbs is indeed alive and well. But is he ready to rejoin his NCIS team?
When last we tuned into TV’s most watched drama, Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon) was tooling around in his newly finished boat when the vessel suddenly went boom, with him behind the wheel. In the wake of the fiery explosion, we saw Gibbs doing the Dead Man’s Float for a bit… before he suddenly and surreptitiously swam off, underwater.
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When last we tuned into TV’s most watched drama, Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon) was tooling around in his newly finished boat when the vessel suddenly went boom, with him behind the wheel. In the wake of the fiery explosion, we saw Gibbs doing the Dead Man’s Float for a bit… before he suddenly and surreptitiously swam off, underwater.
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- 8/30/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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