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Terry Crews has signed with CAA for representation.

Crews started his career as a professional linebacker and defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and Washington Commanders before he retired from the NFL in 1997 and pursued acting.

His breakout role was in the 2004 comedy “White Chicks,” and since then he has starred in “Everybody Hates Chris,” “The Expendables” franchise, “Idiocracy” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” in which he portrayed the eccentric Lieutenant Terry Jeffords.

Crews is also seen as the host of “America’s Got Talent” for the past six seasons, and he also held hosting duties on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and Netflix’s “Ultimate Beastmaster.”

His credits also include “Norbit,” “Balls of Fury,” “Street Kings,” “Get Smart,” “Bridesmaids,” “Blended,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “Sandy Wexler,” “Deadpool 2” and 2024’s “The Killer’s Game.” On the television side, he led the...

Let’s face it, no family is dysfunctional quite like the Bluths. The cult classic sitcom, Arrested Development, first aired in 2003 and redefined the chaotic comedy with its mix of zany characters and absurdly tangled storyline. From a banana stand with “always money in it” to endless chicken dances, the show has given us unforgettable moments and a memorable cast that felt more like a bizarrely entertaining extended family than fictional characters.

Leading the madness was Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth, the so-called “responsible” one trying to hold his trainwreck of a family together. Then there’s Will Arnett as Gob, the magician with an ego bigger than his tricks, and Portia de Rossi as Lindsay, the ultra-glamorous activist with questionable motives.

Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter in Arrested Development (Credits- Netflix)

Continuing with the iconic cast, Jessica Walter played Lucille Bluth, the queen of sass herself and the martini-loving,...

During the October 25th episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew ran off the stage during her interview with Henry Winkler. Barrymore was interviewing Winkler when she began to cough uncontrollably. She stood up and ran from the couch while she tried to recover. Henry continued to film while Drew was off stage. He took questions from the audience about his days on Arrested Development.

Drew Barrymore Runs Off Set

Drew Barrymore was interviewing Henry Winkler when she began to cough uncontrollably. During this, Drew left the set while the cameras were still rolling. Henry wasn’t phased in the least. He continued the interview, letting the audience ask the questions. He explained that his dyslexia makes reading scripts rather difficult. Because of this, he often improvises. Henry did a great job interviewing while Drew was gone.

Barrymore did eventually return to set and she apologized to Winkler. He was not having any of that.

The Big Bang Theory had its fair share of epic guest stars, but none quite as ironic as Elon Musk. When the tech billionaire waltzed into a soup kitchen with Howard, he was a prime addition to the nerdy sitcom. But, as the episode unfolded, fans caught an eyebrow-raising subplot: one of the guys gets a little too curious about Penny’s life, breaching her privacy in a way that Musk himself would probably roast online.

Elon Musk and Simon Helberg in The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros

It’s like the show served up a double helping of irony on a silver platter—privacy concerns, tech moguls, and all the juicy drama of roommate snooping. In true Big Bang fashion, it was a moment where reality hilariously collided with fiction!

Elon Musk’s Big Bang Theory Cameo: A Perfectly Timed Irony About Privacy Violations Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki...

Before web series and streaming platforms took over, it was shows like Arrested Development where all the rage was. With six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe to its name, Mitchell Hurwitz’s show is truly one of a kind. While picking one aspect of the show as a favorite seems practically impossible, we believe the cake goes to Ron Howard and his role as the all-knowing narrator.

Jason Bateman in Arrested Development | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

From summarizing the plotlines to mocking the characters, Ron Howard kept the show alive throughout its seasons. While everyone has unique inspirations behind their ideas, the director shocked us all by revealing the very unlikely area of the entertainment industry he got his motivation.

What Inspired Ron Howard’s Narration in Arrested Development? A still from Arrested Development | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

Ron Howard’s narration in Arrested Development never...

The Office casting director Allison Jones revealed that there were quite a few other major actors in the running to play Michael Scott in the hit NBC comedy series.

Jones stopped by Office Ladies, the podcast hosted by sitcom stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, where she gave insight into the casting process behind the show that still maintains a cult following.

“I remember vividly the first meeting we had with the network when [creator Greg Daniels] had a list of names, and they were like, ‘Let’s try Philip Seymour Hoffman,’ and then, ‘Let’s go for Paul Giamatti or whatever,'” Jones said. She then added that she was “so jaded” she didn’t think either actor would be interested in it because “nobody did TV. Comedy was the bottom of the barrel.”

She recalled that The Office was the first time in her career besides Freaks and Geeks...

HBO has greenlit the limited series “Dtf St. Louis” with Jason Bateman and David Harbour set for two of the lead roles, Variety has learned.

HBO has given the series a seven-episode order. The show was originally announced as being in development back in 2022 with Harbour and Pedro Pascal attached to star and executive produce. The project was originally inspired by the James Lasdun New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation.”

However, according to an individual with knowledge of the project, the creative direction of the series evolved over time and is now based on a wholly original idea with no connection to the original article. In addition, Pascal is no longer attached in any capacity. He remains in business with HBO, though, with the second season of “The Last of Us” set to debut in 2025.

The official logline for “Dtf St.

Andrew Santino — the comedian, actor and host of podcasts “Whiskey Ginger” and “Bad Friends” with Bobby Lee — has set his next stand-up special at Hulu.

The comedy hour will be executive produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions banner. The special joins the streamer’s “Hularious” lineup, which boasts a roster that includes Bill Burr, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Ilana Glazer, Jessica Kirson, Matteo Lane, Sebastian Maniscalco, Atsuko Okatsuka and Roy Wood Jr.

While a release date for Santino’s special was not announced, “Hularious” kicks off on Nov. 22. It also features a curated collection of previously released stand-up specials licensed from smaller distributors like 800 Pound Gorilla, Comedy Dynamics, and Don’t Tell Comedy, among others.

In 2015, Santino released a Comedy Central half-hour stand-up special alongside his debut album “Say No More.” He made his stand-up debut on Adam DeVine’s “House Party” and has since performed on “Conan” and “The Meltdown.

What Happened to Jay Johnston? Former Bob's Burgers Actor Sentenced to a Year in Prison - Main Image

What happened to the former Bob's Burgers voice actor Jay Johnston? The actor who brought Jimmy Pesto Sr. to life on the hit cartoon has been sentenced to a year in prison following his participation in the 2021 US Capitol riot. Here's everything you need to know!

Jay Johnston Sentenced to Prison For His Involvement in the 2021 US Capitol Riot

On January 6, 2021, Jay Johnston was convicted of a felony for participating in the US Capitol riot, as reported by ABC News.

The 56-year-old former voice actor on Bob's Burgers pleaded guilty in July for interfering with law enforcement officers, as seen in videos showing Johnston helping the mob of Trump supporters storm the US Capitol.

Johnston attended then-President Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally near the White House before marching to the Capitol.

A comedic actor who appeared in the movie Anchorman and multiple TV series including Bob’s Burgers and Arrested Development has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol.

Following his June 2023 arrest, Jay Johnston pleaded guilty to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder. As an actor who’s appeared on several hit shows, Johnston was identified quickly among the hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol following an inflammatory speech by the outgoing president at the nearby ellipse.

Johnston flew from L.A. to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 5, 2021, according to prosecutors. He admitted that during the attack, he used a police riot shield he’d stolen to form a wall inside a tunnel to fend off approaching law enforcement officers. He also participated in a push with other rioters...

“Bob’s Burgers,” “Arrested Development” and “Mr. Show” comedian Jay Johnston has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Johnston was convicted of a felony for his participation in the January 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He was arrested in June 2023 and pleaded guilty in July. During the riot, Johnston spent a bulk of time in the lower west tunnels leading to the Capitol where some of the most aggressive law enforcement fighting took place.

“During that time, he: (1) helped at least four other rioters wash their eyes out after being sprayed with Oc spray; (2) used a stolen United States Capitol Police riot shield to make a ‘shield wall’ against the police inside the tunnel; and (3) participated in a ‘heave-ho’ push that pinned and crushed Mpd Officer Daniel Hodges against a door frame,” federal prosecutors wrote.

Prosecutors pushed for...

Actor Jay Johnston — best known for his roles on Bob’s Burgers, Arrested Development, and Mr. Show — is headed to prison.

Johnston was arrested in June of 2023 for his role in the January 6 Capitol Building riots.

One month later, he pled guilty to one felony count of obstructing officers during a civil disorder.

(Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Now, Deadline is reporting that the veteran comic and character actor has now been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison.

According to court documents obtained by the outlet, Johnston flew from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, to attend the Stop the Steal Rally.

Prosecutors alleged that Johnston watched and filmed as rioters attacked police.

They say he then used a stolen U.S. Capitol Police riot shield to make a “shield wall” against the police and was part of a group that pinned and crushed a police officer against a wall.

Well, someone is madder than a mosquito in a mannequin factory this morning – but it serves him right!

Jay Johnston, best known for his recurring role on Bob’s Burgers, was sentenced on October 28th for the role he played on January 6th.

The actor, who has been in several other comedy projects over the years, was arrested in June 2023 after it was confirmed he participated in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Now, he’s headed to prison, like so many others found guilty of doing such unbelievable harm on that fateful day.

Jay Johnston attends “The Sarah Silverman Program” presented by The Paley Center for Media on May 2, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) Jay Johnston’s Prison Sentence

Johnston was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6 capitol attack, NBC News reports.

When Johnston was arrested over the summer,...

Jay Johnston, an actor with recurring roles in “Bob’s Burgers,” “Mr. Show” and “Arrested Development,” was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6 capitol attack, NBC News reports.

Johnston was arrested in June 2023 and pleaded guilty one month later to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder. The actor, whose credits also include “Anchorman” and “Men in Black II,” was identified as a participant in the insurrection before he was arrested, resulting in him being fired from “Bob’s Burgers” in December 2021.

According to court documents obtained by Variety, Johnston flew from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, to attend the Stop the Steal Rally. He stood near the police line while watching and filming rioters attack police. He also used a stolen U.S. Capitol Police riot shield to make a “shield wall” against the police and participated...

Gaganachari Ott release: Here’s where you should watch it (Photo Credit – Instagram)

If you’re a fan of mockumentary shows like Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, or The Office, there’s exciting news for you in Malayalam cinema. A fresh addition to the genre, though with a unique twist, has just arrived. Gaganachari, a mockumentary with a sci-fi comedy core, has been quietly released on Ott.

Cast and Crew

Arun Chandu directs Gaganachari, and Chandu and Siva Sai co-write the screenplay. The film stars Kerala’s transport minister, Ganesh Kumar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese, Anarkali Marikar, and John Kaippallil. Sankar Sharma provides the music, while Surjith S Pai handles the cinematography. Editing is by Ceejay Achu and Aravind Manmadhan, with Vineesh Nakulan as the visual effects supervisor. Produced by Vinayaka Ajith and Krishand as executive producer, the film is a joint production of Ajith Vinayaka Films and Krishand Films.

On October 28, 2000, kids all across America tuned into the Nickelodeon Snick programming block to watch a new horror movie called "Cry Baby Lane." As bowls of microwaved popcorn flowed over, living room lights went down, and children gathered in front of the television, no one could have predicted that everyone watching would become a part of history. Directed by Peter Lauer, "Cry Baby Lane" is about two brothers — the feeble Andrew (Jase Blankfort) and massive jerk Carl (Trey Rogers) — who love hearing ghost stories from the undertaker, Mr. Bennett (Frank Langella).

One night, the undertaker tells the story of a local farmer whose wife gave birth to conjoined twins (the movie uses the insensitive term "Siamese twins" because it was the year 2000), with one of the babies being noticeably evil. The farmer kept the twins locked up in an attic and away from the public eye before they eventually got sick and died together.

Adam Ray is bringing his Dr. Phil parody to Netflix with a wild new special in which the comedian — dressed as the mustachioed talk show host — will come face to face with Dr. Phil himself.

Debuting on Netflix on Nov. 19, the untitled “Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil Comedy Special” will also see Ray-as-Phil interview special guests including Patton Oswalt, Jay Pharoah and “Gollum,” and get to know the audience through silly questions and games.

Ray’s “Dr. Phil Live!” had become one of the hottest tickets at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles before the comedian took it on the road across America. The show will soon expand beyond the United States.

The Netflix special marks the first time the real Dr. Phil has sat down in person with Ray.

The comedian will next take “Dr. Phil Live!” to the New York Comedy Festival on Nov. 15, where he will be headlining at the Beacon Theatre.

Exclusive: Superbad filmmaker Greg Mottola has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of Peacock comedy series The Miniature Wife, from Michael Ellenberg’s Media Res (The Morning Show, Pachinko). Mottola also will serve as executive producer on the series.

Starring and executive produced by Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, The Miniature Wife, based on the short story by Manuel Gonzalez, is a high-concept marital comedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses Lindy (Banks) and Les (Macfadyen), after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.

Created and executive produced by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, who also serve as showrunners, The Miniature Wife landed at Peacock with a straight-to-series order earlier this year.

“I’m thrilled to be part of a project of this caliber,” said Mottola. “Jennifer and Steve have hilariously expanded upon Manuel Gonzalez’s fantastical acid tale of marital discord. Media...

The Electric State promised big adventure and even bigger action during a panel at New York Comic Con, which showed off Anthony and Joe Russo’s latest Netflix film.

The footage and discussion with creatives and cast — including Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown — was presented to an electric crowd at the Empire Stage on Thursday, hours after a new teaser trailer dropped online.

The film hits Netflix on March 16 and is a spin on Simon Stalenhag’s graphic novel, which explores a battle between man and intelligent machine set in the ‘90s.

Electric State follows Michelle (Brown), a young woman with a sweet but mysterious robot who teams up with eccentric drifter Keats (Pratt) for a cross-country expedition to find her brother in a retro-futuristic U.S., where an uneasy peace has settled following a human and AI war.

Joe, who jokingly shared that he’s “exhausted” with his...

Netflix has a holiday gift for fans of trash cinema. Jaume Collet-Serra, the director of "Non-Stop," is returning to the skies for a new action film, this one entitled "Carry-On." Collet-Serra is a maestro of this particular genre, having devoted a good chunk of his career to making ludicrous Liam Neeson action thrillers that are often ludicrously entertaining, and this one looks like it's cut from that same cloth. 

Taron Egerton stars as a Tsa agent who has to outsmart a mysterious terrorist figure, played by Jason Bateman ("Arrested Development"), who demands that the Tsa agent let a dangerous package slip through security at an airport, or else the terrorist will kill someone the agent loves. It's the type of high-drama, "what would you do?" scenario that permeated action movies in the '80s and '90s, and it looks like this could be a fun way to kill a...

Charlize Theron’s action-packed sci-fi Aeon Flux was meant to be a blockbuster hit, but instead, it crashed harder than a malfunctioning futuristic robot. After sensing the project was doomed, Theron wasn’t exactly surprised when it flopped. The unexpected twist? This box-office disaster led to her hilarious turn in Arrested Development. Theron embraced the absurdity of failure, turning her career stumble into comedy gold.

Charlize Theron | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In hindsight, the flop may have been just what she needed—opening the door to more lighthearted roles and proving that even Hollywood A-listers can make the best of a bad situation. Who knew Aeon Flux would be a stepping stone to quirky TV brilliance? Theron’s rollercoaster career never looked so fun!

How Arrested Development Helped Charlize Theron Bounce Back from Aeon Flux Charlize Theron in Æon Flux (2005) | Credits: MTV Films...

Sherwood Schwartz's 1964 sitcom "Gilligan's Island" was a pop-cultural powerhouse, attracting a mass audience larger than any of the CBS executives expected. While many critics and audience members criticized the show for being silly, unrealistic, and simplistic, it nonetheless lasted for three hit seasons, and was put into eternal syndication, staying alive in reruns for decades. What's more, the series warranted numerous TV movie sequels and spinoffs, including a 1981 TV movie wherein Gilligan (Bob Denver) and the other castaways met the Harlem Globetrotters -- called, helpfully, "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" -- and an animated series wherein the castaways became stranded on a distant planet (!). Yes, "Gilligan's Planet" is a thing.

The spinoffs retained all the original cast members, with the exception of Tina Louise, whose character, Ginger, was played by various other actors. Curiously, the Globetrotters movie was the last time an original "Gilligan's Island" project graced the screen.

"Bones" — the procedural drama centered around forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and her FBI counterpart Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) ran from 2005 to 2017, spanning nearly 250 episodes and 12 full seasons. But will it ever come back for a revival?

It seems like everything is getting a reboot or revival now. Earlier this year, they reinvented "Mean Girls" as a musical starring Reneé Rapp, and shortly after that came out, Jake Gyllenhaal headlined a remake movie of the '80s classic "Road House" for a new generation. In Ryan Gosling's (delightful) action comedy "The Fall Guy," Lee Majors and Heather Thomas, who played the lead roles in the original series, show up in cameo appearances at the very end of the film. Throughout the past few years, everything from "Cobra Kai" to "Fuller House" to the long-awaited fourth season of "Veronica Mars" has reunited original cast members for another go-around. So why not "Bones?...

Is Curb Your Enthusiasm the first sitcom about an asshole? Jeff Schaffer says no.

In the academic sense, Curb Your Enthusiasm is about as textbook a comedy of manners as we’ve ever seen on television. For 12 seasons and 24 years, Larry David bristled against social norms and challenged conventions of polite society to the delight of cantankerous Curb fans everywhere, highlighting the absurdity of modern society as he sees it. However, according to entertainment journalist Joel Stein in his new essay for The Wrap titled “Bad Manners,” David and Curb Your Enthusiasm also carved out a new subgenre within the umbrella of the comedy of manners: the comedy of the asshole.

According to Stein, Curb Your Enthusiasm entered the zeitgeist during a unique period of TV history when the antihero main character was quickly becoming the most popular character archetype, just as crime dramas such as The Sopranos and The Wire...

Despite all the bizarre allegations and the complicated history surrounding Arrested Development, one of television’s most underrated sitcoms, Jason Bateman, the show’s lead, has no regrets about his time on set. He reflects fondly on the experience, embracing the chaos that came with it.

Jason Bateman in Arrested Development [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]

Even as controversies have surfaced over the years, Bateman remains proud of the show’s groundbreaking humor and its impact on the genre. He cherishes every moment that made the show a cult classic.

Diving Deep into the Behind-the-Scenes Controversies of Arrested Development

Jeffrey Tambor, who played George Bluth Sr. on Arrested Development, was let go from Transparent following allegations of s-xual harassment. However, this isn’t the first time Tambor’s behavior has come under scrutiny, similar incidents were reported during the filming of Arrested Development.

Related “Almost like an animal documentary”: Jason...

I will not be going into whether comedian Tim Dillon’s Netflix standup special, titled This is Your County is actually unscripted or not. It does claim to be. The thing here is that it works in a way that you wouldn’t imagine. Not only is it unscripted, it also looks and feels like a talk show with a live audience, guests, and Dillon himself as the host. The country in the title is the United States of America, of course. Dillon’s set is pretty much looking into the current state of the greatest country in the world, but from a humorous perspective. Let us look into the different segments of it one by one, without further ado.

What is William’s secret?

You know you’re in for something different the moment Dillon announces he’s going to bring on random guests who’ll talk about uncomfortable truths.

Henry Winkler is looking back at one of the first moments he met Robin Williams, and it’s definitely a memorable one.

The actor recently made an appearance on the Fake Doctors, Real Friends With Zach and Donald podcast and recalled Williams’ Happy Days audition for the role of Mork, an alien from the planet Ork who visits Earth, after the original actor left the show.

“When Robin came to audition, now it’s Wednesday. We start Monday morning at 10 on the soundstage. That is at, 9, we read, 10, we’re on the soundstage,” Winkler said. “Nobody wanted to play this alien from outer space.”

But then, “a young, very shy, very quiet man comes with the casting director,” the Arrested Development alum recalled. And just like that, Williams switched from his reserved personality, and “then this human being picked up the script. When he opened his mouth, it was like...

Will Arnett is best known for his comedic roles in shows like Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman. A long-time resident of showbiz, having had a decades-long career, he has become one of the most recognizable and loved actors in television and film. While his distinct voice and effortless sense of humor have always fascinated fans, his relationship and family life behind the curtain of fame are just as fascinating to the public.

Will Arnett | Credit: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Paramount Pictures

Having wed twice, the Teenage Mutant Ninja star is a father of three children, a task he loves despite the unrelenting pressures of Hollywood fame and acting career. The Arrested Development star’s both marriages have resulted in divorce, yet he has never lost faith in ‘love’. And after his second marriage resulted in divorce he found a new chapter of love with Alessandra Brawn.

Now in a happy relationship for years,...

William Shatner is most known by people as the man who led Star Trek in its early years. From 1966 to 1994, Shatner played James T. Kirk and did so brilliantly. A tentpole character of the franchise that had fans flocking to it for decades. Now, in the twilight of his life, it looks like he's finally stepping back from leading man roles. At least on television.

Despite being 93, Shatner is still going. He's voicing the character Keldor for Masters of the Universe: Revolution and recently starred in the 2021 film Senior Moment. He's not just still acting but he's serving as a host for a variety of programming as well. Like with his newest series, The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe.

Yet, if you were to dig deep and be fair, Shatner has only starred in a handful of shows. Eight by our count. He may have been in more but these...

Exclusive: Primetime Emmy nominee Alan Tudyk has signed with Artists First.

The multi-hyphenate continues to be repped by Gersh Agency and UTA for voice over.

Tudyk recently reprised his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story role of K2SO in the second season of Disney+’s Andor.

The Juilliard School alum is also voicing Doctor Phosphorus in Max’s upcoming DC animated series, Creature Commandos. Tudyk also plays Hei Hei in Disney Animation’s upcoming Moana 2.

Most recently he starred as the lead title role on the Amblin/SyFy series Resident Alien from David Dobkin and Chris Sheridan, which was Syfy’s highest-rated new drama in more than eight years with the premiere pulling in nearly 10 million viewers.

Tudyk starred in the role of Mr. Darling in David Lowery’s Peter Pan for Disney opposite Jude Law, Jim Gaffigan, and Yara Shahidi.

When it comes to Disney, Tudyk’s...

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Frasier is one of the best classic multi-cam sitcoms with one of the best cast of characters. Based on the character from the hit series Cheers, Frasier follows Dr. Frasier Crane as he moves to Seattle to reset his life after finalizing his divorce. Dr. Crane thinks that he is getting a new life but his plans are interrupted when his father moves in with him. The comedy of the series came from the highly dysfunctional relationship between Frasier and his father Niles Crane. Frasier provided laughter to its audience for 11 eleven brilliant seasons and ended its run in 2004. Eighteen years later we go a great revival and new life for Frasier Crane on Paramount+ with him living with his son. So, if you loved the cringe comedy and compelling characters in the original and the new revival...

Does anyone remember when the first season of “Arrested Development” beat out the final season of “Sex and the City” at the Emmys? Or the iconic moment when “Moonlight” snatched the Oscar for best picture from “La La Land” after a historic mix-up? Awards shows are no stranger to stunning upsets, and this year, FX’s “The Bear” finds itself among the ranks of notable jaw-dropping moments, losing the Emmy for outstanding comedy series to HBO/Max’s “Hacks.”

Despite its loss in the top category, “The Bear” shattered the all-time comedy series record with 11 wins, a monumental feat that only makes its three losses — each to “Hacks” — in lead comedy actress, writing, and, of course, the big prize, feel all the more jarring.

I could never have imagined a show that won five acting Emmys — tied for the most in history with “The Crown,” which won drama series in...

Ayyyyyyy, look who reunited at this year’s Emmys!

Happy Days alumni Henry Winkler and Ron Howard took the stage during the awards ceremony Sunday, giving fans of the ABC sitcom a glimpse of the former Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli and Richie Cunningham together again.

More from TVLineEmmys: <em>Shōgun</em>, <em>The Bear</em> and <em>Baby Reindeer</em> Win Big — <em>Hacks</em> Named Best ComedyEmmys 2024: The 11 Best, Worst and Weirdest MomentsEmmys Ratings Hit a 3-Year High, Up 54% From January Telecast

In celebration of Happy Days‘ 50th anniversary, Winkler and Howard greeted each other on a recreation of one of the show’s best-recognized sets: Arnold’s Drive-In,...

Before "Austin Powers," "Johnny English," and "Top Secret!" there was "Get Smart," the 1960s spy sitcom that mined the genre for laughs when the James Bond and "Mission: Impossible" franchises were still in their infancies. Co-created by comedy legends Mel Brook and Buck Henry, "Get Smart" ran for five seasons from 1965 to 1970, earning seven Primetime Emmys and plenty of other accolades along the way.

Stand-up comedian Don Adams starred as Maxwell Smart, the sometimes inept top-secret agent who regularly held the fate of the world in his hands ... and often almost fumbled it. By his side was the beautiful, super-cool Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon), who loves Maxwell despite his clumsiness and penchant for messing up missions. The central trio was rounded out by Edward Platt's The Chief, the supportive leader of the intelligence agency Control, which employed both Agent 99 and Maxwell.

"Get Smart" inspired a follow-up film, sequel TV show,...

Jam-packed with his familiar brand of vulgar yet verbose stoner humor and free-flowing riffs on movies—especially his own—the vibes are certainly off the charts in Kevin Smith’s The 4:30 Movie. Set in the summer of 1986, the film chronicles an initially magical day in the life of a Smith stand-in, Brian David (Austin Zajur), after he invites a girl from school, Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong), to their local movie theater. But a raucous comedy of errors ensues thanks to Brian’s slacker friends, Burny (Nicholas Cirillo) and Belly (Reed Northrup), and a revolving door of local weirdos played by Smith’s Irl famous friends, turning the theater into a lawless asylum.

The 4:30 Movie doesn’t so much find Smith in his wheelhouse as it does in some kind of Synecdoche, New York-style Tower of slacker-movie Babylon. That, though, doesn’t translate to comedy gold, let alone a cohesive film.

2024 has been an incredibly tough year for the entertainment world. After bidding farewell to so many beloved stars in 2023, including Matthew Perry, Tina Turner, Andre Braugher, and many more, the new year hasn’t brought much relief.

The industry lost more legends who have left a lasting imprint on millions of hearts. Yet, their work and legacy will continue to live on, reminding people of the joy and inspiration they brought into their lives.

Carl Weathers In addition to starring as Greef Karga, Carl Weathers directed some episodes of The Mandalorian Credit: Lucasfilm

Carl Weathers has been a celebrated name through generations, the former football player became famous for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series alongside Sylvester Stallone and was reported to have passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1 at the age of 76 as per Deadline.

Related“My joke worked”: Not Carl Weathers,...

If you were to take the wide-eyed wonder of a Steven Spielberg, the impish mischief of a Joe Dante, plus the vibrant visuals of prime Pixar and somehow blitz them together in a Magic Bullet blender, the resulting concoction might well resemble Sketch, an audaciously gonzo first feature by Seth Worley.

Although the tween tale may be admittedly lacking in singular originality, it more than compensates for all its borrowed bits with a Skittles-hued sugar rush of a live-action romp, with an unusual take on family therapy in which a 10-year-old girl’s grief manifests in violent drawings come to life.

Working with an engaging, spirited cast and a talented visual effects crew, Worley, a VFX aficionado whose prior directorial output has been mainly in the field of corporate-branded videos, turns out a hard-to-resist, all-ages crowd tickler that seems certain to land distribution on the heels of its Toronto International Film Festival bow.

An unexpected alliance between a former CIA agent and FBI assistant director led to a massive cat-and-mouse game in Season 1 of the FX series The Old Man. Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow star in the series, which is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry. The show debuted to critical praise in the summer of 2022, landing at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. It snagged two Primetime Emmy Nominations, including Jeff Bridges for Lead Actor.

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Season 2 follows former CIA agent Dane Chase and former FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper as they set off on a mission to recover Emily Chase after Faraz Hamzad, a powerful Afghan tribal leader kidnaps her. All three men are claiming Emily as their daughter,...

One of the first films that made me fall in love with cinema was Steven Spielberg’s enduring “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” While I’m most certainly not alone in this, that it’s stuck with so many is just more of a testament to its greatness. With its ragtag group of scrappy, resourceful kids navigating the perils of growing up and the somehow equally relatable challenges of caring for a kindly otherworldly visitor that the government is after, it’s a film that soars every time you watch it.

There’s a good chance that Seth Worley, writer and director of the monster movie “Sketch,” was similarly impacted by Spielberg’s work. His rather fun feature debut offers its own compassionate and frequently clever romp that, while not as good as “E.T.” by any stretch of the imagination, has plenty of that same sense of charm hiding away.

Television history is littered with failed sitcoms headlined by comedians that audiences seem to love — in the right show. Turn up in a stinker, however, and the shows are gone in a blink. Matthew Perry was great in Friends, but no one wanted Mr. Sunshine. Audiences adored McLean Stevenson in M*A*S*H but said goodbye to Hello Larry. Jon Cryer scored with Two and Half Men but was booted from his Extended Family this year.

Here are four more comedy stars who flopped multiple times while trying to get sitcoms off the ground…

1 Jason Bateman

Bateman received two well-deserved Emmy nominations for his performance as Michael Bluth in Arrested Development, recognition that came decades after his breakthrough as a Tiger Beat cover boy in Silver Spoons and The Hogan Family. In between, however, he starred in several sitcom flops that lasted a year or less, including It’s Your Move...

The Netflix algorithm is a presumably all-knowing yet unknowable piece of math that can make kings and tumble empires. It has allowed shows like "Arrested Development" and "Lucifer" to get a second chance at life after their original networks canceled them. The algorithm has made Netflix shows into huge worldwide phenomena, like "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things," but it has also made big productions disappear into the ether as no one knows when they get released, let alone watch them — like "The Irishman."

No one knows whether a show will be a hit or not, as even if one tops the charts upon its release, there is no guarantee that it will remain there and prove itself worthy of more episodes. The latest show to embark on the herculean task of climbing the Netflix charts, the odyssey of trying to reach enough subscribers to guarantee a second season, is a...

“Vanderpump Rules” and “The Valley” star Jax Taylor is opening up about his recent bipolar and Ptsd diagnoses. The Bravo reality TV personality shared his mental health update on Monday after checking into “an intensive inpatient treatment facility” a little over a month ago.

“After many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was, I recently learned that I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Ptsd. It’s been a lot to process and an emotional time for me, however I’ve come home to my son with a newfound sense of peace,” Taylor wrote on Instagram. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared for the future but my focus is just trying to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday. Mental health is a lifelong battle of not letting it control you but rather you learning to control it.

I laugh when I hear people talk about how “The Bear” is a sure thing winner for Best Comedy Series and that it’s such a lock nothing whatsoever can derail it. Ha! Ha I say! Oh, it’s naturally the heavy favorite with its 23 nominations and has remained the overwhelming frontrunner clear through Emmy season, all right. In the Gold Derby combined Emmy odds, it’s running away with this race. The same is true of ““Shōgun” for drama after its giant haul of 25 Emmy bids. And nothing can beat “Baby Reindeer” for Best Limited Series, right? Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) is a shoo-in for limited supporting actress, isn’t she? And no one could possibly beat Jamie Lee Curtis (“The Bear”) for comedy guest actress – could they?

But if Emmy history has taught us anything, it’s that upsets happen, even when it comes to shows and people considered locks.

Seinfeld was the biggest sitcom on television during the time it aired on NBC. Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the show About Nothing was loved by everyone and it made the careers of Jerry Seinfeld who played himself, Julia Louis-Dreyfus who played Elaine Benes, and Jason Alexander who played the universally loved George. The series mostly followed four people hanging out and going on weird and absurdly comedic adventures. So, if you miss the hilarious comedy, unconventional but relatable characters, and timeless stories in Seinfeld, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Film fans were shaken earlier this year with the immensely sad news of actor Carl Weathers’ passing. The star had been a cultural icon thanks to his immaculate portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, as well as his run of action roles in films like Predator and Action Jackson. Weathers had recently been seen as a regular cast member in the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian. On August 29, the actor has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Variety reports on his former co-stars, including Sylvester Stallone and Adam Sandler, paying tribute to Weathers. In February, after the news broke of Weathers’ passing, his Rocky co-star Sylvester Stallone posted a video recalling what it was like to work with him. In his tribute, Sly stated, “He showed up at the eleventh hour with all the attributes: the body, the skill, the soul and the acting chops.

Jason Bateman is a brilliant actor who has built an impressive career that has spanned over four decades. He started as a child actor and gradually moved towards critically acclaimed roles in Arrested Development and Ozark.

Jason Bateman in Ozark [Credit: Netflix]

His journey has been remarkable and even inspirational for many, but behind the scenes, he’s faced many challenges. Bateman’s story about how he landed one of his most significant roles was filled with moments of vulnerability, but he managed to make the best out of whatever opportunity he could have.

Jason Bateman’s Struggle with Fatherhood: “I’m Not Proud of This” Jason Bateman in Arrested Development [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]

Parenting is often described as one of the most fulfilling experiences that an individual could have. However, it comes with its struggles, often unannounced. Jason Bateman has two daughters with his wife, Amanda Anka, and he...

Without Chubbs Peterson, Happy Gilmore could never have become a golf champion, but without Adam Sandler, the late Carl Weathers’ Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony would feel incomplete.

On February 2, 2024, Weathers passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In the following weeks, seemingly the entire entertainment industry took turns eulogizing the brawny, macho, mustachioed action star and former NFL player, but for all the mentions of Apollo Creed, Predator and Weathers’ contributions in the Star Wars universe, perhaps the most underappreciated aspect of Weathers’ career in the days following his death was his impeccable comedic acting ability, as demonstrated in films like Sandler’s Happy Gilmore.

Today, the Hollywood Walk of Fame will honor Weathers with a posthumous star placed on its iconic sidewalk stretch, and many of Weathers’ old co-stars and collaborators have submitted tribute videos for the ceremony as they remotely pay...

Carl Weathers was an unknown actor on a cattle call audition for a movie when he was introduced to the screenwriter — also a struggling nobody — and was told to do the scene with him. The writer mumbled his way through the lines and afterwards, Weathers, nervous that he blew his shot, blurted out, “If you get me a real actor, I could do a lot better.”

Turns out the writer was the actor. But fortunately, Sylvester Stallone was not insulted, and Weathers got the role of Apollo Creed, changing movie history, and his life, forever.

“He showed up at the eleventh hour with all the attributes: the body, the skill, the soul and the acting chops,” Stallone said in a video tribute after Weathers’ death in February at the age of 76. “I never could have accomplished what we did with ‘Rocky’ without him. He was magic.”

Weathers was, and always will be,...

A laughing moment of embarrassment is a tough one to pull off, mainly because there is a psychological component to watching TV.

Yes, there is more than just a serial relationship with your favorite programs. There is vicarious embarrassment or second-hand embarrassment — call it what you will, but it definitely exists.

You know you’re experiencing it when you just want to bury your face in your hands or walk out of the room as some mortifying scene or another plays out on screen, even when you’re laughing.

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The reason you’re embarrassed? Because the scene is intrinsic to you in some form or fashion. What embarrasses you about a moment in time on the small screen might not feel the same way to other observers.

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Why does Thomas Barbusca from Netflix's Incoming look familiar? Benji's scumbag of a brother has surprisingly been cast in high school movies in more ways than one. Here's why the award-winning star looks familiar.

Award-Winning Actor Thomas Barbusca Kills It as Ruby on Netflix's Incoming

Thomas Barbusca has had quite the blast before coming onto Netflix as the 'worst student' in Benji's high school. If anything, Barbusca thrives in exactly that: playing the part of being a high schooler.

His first rising credit goes to being Peanuts Halloween Skit Linus in an episode from 2012's Conan before he went off to take more small roles as a kid in New Girl, Sam & Cat, and even lending his voice as Malakevin on Cartoon Network's animated show Clarence.

Barbusca's first award in his career was...