Carol Burnett
Apple at Press Tour: ‘Palm Royale,’ ‘Franklin’ and … ‘The Simpsons’ (Yes, Really)
Stars including Michael Douglas, Carol Burnett, Maya Rudolph and many others made their way through monsoon-like weather Monday to the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, Calif., for the first day of the winter portion of the semi-annual Television Critics Association’s press tour as Apple showcased new and returning shows Loot, The New Look, Palm Royale, Franklin […]
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‘Palm Royale’: Kristen Wiig Plays Ambitious Social Climber in First Photos for Apple TV+ Series
Kristen Wiig is a Palm Springs socialite struggling for a perfect life at the top in the first photos for Palm Royale, Apple TV+’s star-driven series that will launch globally on March 20, 2024. The scripted comedy, loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, tells the story of Maxine Simmons, played […]
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Norman Lear, Sitcom Genius and Citizen Activist, Dies at 101
The six-time Emmy winner had quite the résumé: 'All in the Family,' 'Maude,' 'Good Times,' 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and more.
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Critic’s Appreciation: Carol Burnett in ‘Better Call Saul’ Shouldn’t Be a Dark Horse Contender
When is one of the most decorated and generally beloved actresses of all time an awards dark horse? Perhaps when her latest hope for recognition is as part of possibly the greatest Emmys dark horse of all time. In the upcoming months, expect to hear a lot about Better Call Saul and the statistical aberration […]
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Carol Burnett Toasted by Star-Studded Guest List at 90th Birthday Special: “She’s Exactly the Person That You Hope She Would Be”
Carol Burnett is turning 90 in star-studded style. In honor of the comedy icon’s big birthday, NBC is hosting Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter and Love, a special featuring music, comedy and video highlights from Burnett’s one-of-a-kind career. Julie Andrews, Cher, Amy Poehler, Lily Tomlin, Steve Carell, Laura Dern, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Charlize […]
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Jay Weston, ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ Producer, Dies at 93
Jay Weston, who produced the Diana Ross-starring Lady Sings the Blues and Billy Wilder’s final feature, Buddy Buddy, has died. He was 93. Weston died Tuesday of natural causes at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, his family announced. Weston also served as head of ABC’s feature film division, […]
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Hector Ramirez, Cameraman With 20 Primetime Emmys, Dies at 78
Hector Ramirez, a camera operator with 20 Primetime Emmy Awards who spent more than a decade on Dancing With the Stars and worked on the Oscars and the Grammys, Elvis Presley and David Copperfield specials and Frank Sinatra, Sting and Cher concerts, has died. He was 78. Ramirez died Wednesday in his home in Granada […]
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Golden Globes: Eddie Murphy to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy is going to the Golden Globes. The legendary comedian, 61, has been confirmed to receive one of the night’s highest honors, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, given as a way to honor “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment,” per the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The selection is made by the HFPA’s board […]
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Gene Perret, Emmy-Winning Writer on ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ Dies at 85
Gene Perret, the masterful comedy writer and producer who collected three Emmy Awards for his work on The Carol Burnett Show and penned jokes for Bob Hope for nearly three decades, has died. He was 85. Perret died Nov. 15 of liver failure at his home in Westlake Village, his daughter Linda Perret told The […]
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Gayle S. Maffeo, Producer on ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Home Improvement,’ Dies at 81
Gayle S. Maffeo, the three-time Emmy-nominated producer who worked on the first season of Roseanne and all eight seasons of another hit ABC sitcom, the Tim Allen-starring Home Improvement, has died. She was 81. Maffeo died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after a brief battle with cancer, her daughter, Laura, announced. Maffeo had produced specials starring […]
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Tucker Wiard, Film Editor on ‘Murphy Brown,’ ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and ‘Alice,’ Dies at 80
Tucker Wiard, a five-time Emmy-winning film editor who worked on The Carol Burnett Show, Alice and all 10 seasons of the original Murphy Brown, has died. He was 80. Wiard died Sunday in Los Angeles of complications from heart failure, his wife, Nancy Bradley Wiard, a former producer on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, announced. […]
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Bill Robinson, Rep for Carol Burnett, James Garner and Many More, Dies at 92
Bill Robinson, the well-liked talent agent and manager who represented the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Carol Burnett, James Garner and Robert Duvall during his long career, has died. He was 92. Robinson died Aug. 6 at his home in Malibu after a long illness, his family announced. Robinson’s clients also included Judith Anderson, […]
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