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Mel Brooks at 100: How the director of "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "The Producers" forever changed film comedy
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (429+ words) Rising from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential comic voices of the 20th century, Brooks" career has spanned radio, television, film, theater, and literature. And he remains a beloved survivor, a throwback to an era when a self-deprecating…...
Hollywood remembers James Burrows: Eric Mc Cormack, Christopher Nolan
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (313+ words) Hollywood remembers James Burrows, from Eric Mc Cormack to Christopher Nolan: "He was truly incomparable" Gold Derby Hollywood remembers James Burrows, from Eric Mc Cormack to Christopher Nolan: "He was truly incomparable" Friends and colleagues of James Burrows are opening…...
The sitcom whisperer: James Burrows" 10 best TV pilots, from "Taxi" to "The Big Bang Theory"
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (160+ words) There was hardly a hit sitcom over the last 50 years that didn't benefit from Burrows' deft touch, from Taxi to Cheers, from Frasier to Friends, from Will and Grace to The Big Bang Theory. Read on to see our picks…...
James Burrows, 11-time Emmy-winning director and producer, dies at 85 after directing over 1, 000 episodes of television
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (335+ words) James Burrows, one of the most influential directors in television history who directed more than 1, 000 episodes, has passed away at the age of 85. His family confirmed the news with People on Friday. A cause of death has not yet been…...
A fond farewell to James Burrows, the king of multi-camera comedy
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (474+ words) James Burrows, the masterful television director who won 11 Emmy Awards and five DGA Awards, and whose unmatched influence helped define the modern sitcom, has died. His credits stretched across some of the most beloved comedy series in TV history, including…...
I like leaning into discomfort: The best quotes from this years Comedy Actress Emmy contenders
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (158+ words) With Hacks coming to an end, it would have seemed like its Lead and Supporting Actress contenders " Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, respectively " won't face too much competition come Emmy season, but how interesting would that be? Gold Derby spoke…...
Why Marc Maron can't stop, won't stop: "I'm not retired, I'm just having a life'
1+ week, 2+ day ago (558+ words) Don't bother locking the gates, because Marc Maron is busting them wide open. Since wrapping his signature podcast, WTF With Marc Maron, last fall after a 16-year, 1, 686-episode run, the comedian and actor is navigating new career frontiers across myriad…...
Widow's Bay' finale explained: What this means for Season 2 " and Matthew Rhys' instant reaction
1+ week, 2+ day ago (335+ words) The first season of Widow's Bay has wrapped up, and the bad times on the island have ended (for now). The Apple TV horror-comedy has (thankfully) been renewed for a Season 2, but that's not that only indication that Mayor Tom…...
How "The Chair Company's gritty cinematography made it funnier
1+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) Gold Derby spoke with The Chair Company co-creator Robinson and Connor about marrying to two disparate tones into something that found up even funnier because of the mismatch. Gold Derby: Tim, when did the original idea for The Chair Company…...
John Candy: I Like Me " Colin Hanks on his Prime Video documentary
2+ week, 2+ day ago (675+ words) Colin Hanks on his deeply personal John Candy documentary: "I'm a little bit older than John was when he passed " and I'm looking at my life in similar ways' Gold Derby Colin Hanks on his deeply personal John Candy documentary:…...