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Cheers," Friends" director James Burrows dies
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (124+ words) The man behind the camera of hundreds of iconic television episodes has died....
James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1033+ words) LOS ANGELES " James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," died Friday. He was 85. His family confirmed his death…...
Kevin Bacon temporarily changing name to launch "Beansday
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (19+ words) The "Footloose" actor is lending his voice -- and temporarily changing his name to Kevin Bean -- to support animal advocacy....
Tom Dreesen, standup comic, character actor, dies at 86
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (18+ words) The comedian was a frequent guest on late-night talk shows and also appeared in the film "Spaceballs."...
See which major artists are performing at State Farm Arena this summer
2+ week, 5+ day ago (148+ words) ATLANTA " The world will come to Atlanta when the FIFA World Cup kicks off later this month. And there will be plenty of activities that businesses will have in store for visitors and residents alike. That includes State Farm Arena,…...
Barry Blaustein, comedy writer for "SNL" and "Coming to America," dies at 71
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (20+ words) Blaustein, who collaborated with Eddie Murphy, also wrote and directed "Beyond the Mat," the acclaimed 1999 documentary about professional wrestling....
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" at the Center for Puppetry Arts through May 17
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) ATLANTA " The Center for Puppetry Arts has debuted a new stage production, bringing a beloved children's book to life for Atlanta audiences. "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," based on the 1992 literary work by Jon Scieszka that…...
Alex Duong, comedian, "Blue Bloods" actor, dies at 42
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) Alex Duong, a Vietnamese comedian who also appeared in three episodes of the television drama "Blue Bloods," died on Saturday, his wife confirmed. He was 42. Duong, whose comedy and acting career was beginning to take off, died of septic shock…...
Mel Brooks announces title for "Spaceballs" sequel
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (285+ words) Leave it to Mel Brooks to keep it simple -- and funny. Nearly 40 years after releasing "Spaceballs," the 99-year-old comic genius unveiled the title of the 1987 film's long-awaited sequel. Brooks, who was unable to attend Cinema Con on Wednesday, sent a…...
'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor's detail
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) BEDFORD, N. H. " "Bob's Burgers" voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire. "Eugene…...