Actor starred in iconic, innovative sitcom from the 70s
Grady Daymond Wilson, Star of “Sanford and Son,” Passes Away at 79 Grady Daymond Wilson, famous for his role as Lamont Sanford on the beloved ’70s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has passed away at the age of 79. He died at his home in Palm Springs on Friday, with complications from cancer being the cause. […]
‘The Honeymooners’ and Jackie Gleason cherished 70 years after the beloved Brooklyn-set sitcom first aired
The Honeymooners Still Captivates Audiences After 70 Years The honeymoon phase isn’t quite finished. Although “The Honeymooners” first aired 70 years ago, fans of this beloved sitcom assert that it remains a crucial part of pop culture, especially in New York City. Catchphrases such as “To the Moon, Alice,” “Baby, You’re the Best,” and “Hey, […]
Tennessee grandmother Leanne Morgan features in a new sitcom series on Netflix.
Leanne Morgan’s Journey from Southern Roots to Sitcom Star Leanne Morgan reflects on her remarkable journey, transitioning from a Southern grandmother in a small Tennessee town to a rising star in the sitcom world. At 59, Morgan had long harbored dreams of becoming a comedian but initially set those aspirations aside to focus on her […]
Sitcom creator echoes Joe Rogan with plea to Hollywood: Make movies funny again!
When was your last great comedy film? This is a question that has been circulating recently among comedians, comedy actors and writers, as well as the “Joe Rogan Experience.” I'll give you an episode. Comedian Steve Byrne, who just sold out five shows at Logan's New Club during the South by Southwest (SXSW) annual comedy […]
Get ready for a WNBA sitcom about women breaking ‘barriers’
NBCuniversal has announced a new sitcom focused on the WNBA, hoping that women will continue to push for a “big win” future and break barriers. The new 30-minute comedy follows the WNBA rookie just a year after Kate Linklark completed his monumental first season in the league. “The W” hasn't been filmed yet, but the […]
Linda Lavin, Tony-Winning Broadway Actress Who Starred in the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) – Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working-class symbol for her role as a paper-hatted waitress on the television sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87 years old. Ms. Rabin died Sunday in Los Angeles of complications from recently discovered lung cancer, her agent Bill Veroric told The […]
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actress who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dead at 87
Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working-class symbol for her role as a paper-hatted waitress in the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87 years old. Ms. Rabin died Sunday in Los Angeles of complications from recently discovered lung cancer, her agent Bill Veroric told The Associated Press in an […]
‘The Simpsons’ showrunner on how the sitcom ‘predicts the future’
ah! “The Simpsons” is doing a Springfield version of its Christmas special, currently streaming on Disney+. “O C'mon All Ye Faithful” is a special two-episode series that follows British mentalist Derren Brown as he comes to Springfield. Things quickly descend into chaos and Homer is hypnotized into thinking he is Santa. It will also mark […]
Jerry Seinfeld calls into live radio show after hosts slam iconic sitcom
Jerry Seinfeld is always listening. The “Seinfeld” star appeared on a live radio show in New York after the host criticized the hit 90s sitcom. When WFAN host Chris McMonigle brought up the “Seinfeld” episode on a Nov. 12 sports broadcast, producer Paul Rosenberg called it one of the “few” good episodes. The 70-year-old actor […]
TV tonight: Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey’s sweet new sitcom | Television
Father Issues 9pm, BBC ThreeSex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood returns to her comedic talents in this new father-daughter comedy. She plays Gemma, a vivacious 20-something hairdresser who panics when her roommate moves out after she falls pregnant after a one-night stand. To sort out her financial worries and living situation, she moves in with her […]