Norman Lear
‘Heartstopper’ Creator and Stars on Season 3 Love Story: “We’re Breaking Boundaries”
Yasmin Finney and William Gao, showrunner Alice Oseman and a trans representation scholar discuss Elle and Tao's romance and how the Netflix series’ third season is moving the needle for TV’s young adult relationships: “This never, ever happens.”
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Mindy Cohn Says “Greedy” Co-Star on ‘The Facts of Life’ Original Cast Sabotaged Potential Reboot
The 'Palm Royale' star says the 'Facts of Life' reboot is "very dead" after a betrayal that saw an unnamed actress "throw friendships, deep true friendships, under the bus for a dollar."
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Martin Mull, Funnyman and ‘Fernwood 2 Night’ Star, Dies at 80
He made you laugh in 'Clue,' 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,' 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development' and with songs like "Ventriloquist Love."
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Darryl Hickman, Young Actor in ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ and ‘Leave Her to Heaven,’ Dies at 92
After a brief stay in a monastery, he became a CBS daytime executive. His late younger brother, Dwayne, starred on 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.'
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‘Good Times’ Boss Defends Animated Reboot, Telling Viewers: “I Understand If This Is Jolting”
Showrunner Ranada Shepard explains her creative choices (including that drug-dealing baby) for the Netflix reimagination about a Black family in the Chicago projects, which she said had Norman Lear's stamp of approval: "Just give it a second and look at the stories and you'll understand."
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Christie’s to Sell the Art Collection of Norman Lear
The entire collection, which includes works by Ed Ruscha, David Hockney, Willem de Kooning and Ellsworth Kelly, is expected to fetch more than $50 million.
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‘Good Times’ Review: Netflix’s Animated Sequel Improves When It Steps Out From Norman Lear’s Shadow
The late Lear is an executive producer on this 10-episode look at a Black family in the Chicago projects.
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Hollywood Flashback: Norman Lear’s ‘Good Times’ Rolled 50 Years Ago
Netflix’s animated reboot, out April 12, owes its origins to the CBS sitcom that was the first to depict a two-parent Black family and tackle topics like unemployment and discrimination.
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‘Good Times’ Original Cast Reacts to Animated Reboot Trailer: “I Thought It Was Going to Be Different”
John Amos and BernNadette Stanis tell The Hollywood Reporter about the project that spurred a divisive response on social media: "They figured, if you put us in there, it wouldn't look so bad."
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Dan Wilcox, Writer and Producer on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 82
The Emmy winner and WGA honoree also worked on ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘America 2-Night,’ ‘Roots: The Next Generations’ and ‘Newhart.’
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PGA Awards: Gail Berman Tapped for Norman Lear Achievement Honor
The 'Wednesday' and 'Elvis' producer will accept the award at the 35th annual PGA Awards on Feb. 25.
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Most Memorable Emmy Moments, From ‘The Bear’ Stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Matty Matheson’s Kiss to Ali Wong and Quinta Brunson Making History
Elton John obtaining EGOT status and late TV icons, including Matthew Perry and Norman Lear, being remembered were also among the night's highlights.
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