Bob Barker was a pillar of television’s greatest generation.
Barker, the enduring host of “The Price Is Right” who died Aug. 26 at the age of 99, was a World War II veteran who trained as a Navy fighter pilot. But his destiny was not to fly missions in the Pacific theater. Barker’s service to his country came in the years after the war, when he and an elite corps of seasoned radio announcers laid a large part of the foundation for commercial television as we know it today.
Barker was a born broadcaster. He had a resonant voice, and his 6-foot-1 frame didn’t hurt in making an impression on viewers in the early days of grainy TV pictures. But his biggest asset was the gift of being to speak extemporaneously on live television – and make it look and feel natural while doing so.
Bob Barker, Longtime Host of ‘The Price Is Right,...
Barker, the enduring host of “The Price Is Right” who died Aug. 26 at the age of 99, was a World War II veteran who trained as a Navy fighter pilot. But his destiny was not to fly missions in the Pacific theater. Barker’s service to his country came in the years after the war, when he and an elite corps of seasoned radio announcers laid a large part of the foundation for commercial television as we know it today.
Barker was a born broadcaster. He had a resonant voice, and his 6-foot-1 frame didn’t hurt in making an impression on viewers in the early days of grainy TV pictures. But his biggest asset was the gift of being to speak extemporaneously on live television – and make it look and feel natural while doing so.
Bob Barker, Longtime Host of ‘The Price Is Right,...
- 8/27/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Perry Cross, who served as Johnny Carson’s first producer on The Tonight Show before he exited to run an ABC program hosted by Jerry Lewis that came and went after 13 episodes, has died. He was 95.
Cross died March 9 of kidney cancer at a hospital in Los Angeles, his son, Larry Cross, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Cross started out producing Ernie Kovacs’ CBS weekday morning show in 1952 and also worked on The Red Skelton Hour, Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, The Soupy Sales Show, Life With Linkletter, The Garry Moore Show and several Jonathan Winters live specials during his career.
Cross had been producing The Tonight Show in the immediate aftermath of host Jack Paar’s departure on March 30, 1962, guiding the NBC program in Hollywood and New York that featured guest hosts for six months until Carson took over.
NBC wanted Cross to be Carson’s producer,...
Cross died March 9 of kidney cancer at a hospital in Los Angeles, his son, Larry Cross, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Cross started out producing Ernie Kovacs’ CBS weekday morning show in 1952 and also worked on The Red Skelton Hour, Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, The Soupy Sales Show, Life With Linkletter, The Garry Moore Show and several Jonathan Winters live specials during his career.
Cross had been producing The Tonight Show in the immediate aftermath of host Jack Paar’s departure on March 30, 1962, guiding the NBC program in Hollywood and New York that featured guest hosts for six months until Carson took over.
NBC wanted Cross to be Carson’s producer,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC’s landmark “Your Show of Shows” won its second consecutive best variety program statuette at the primetime Emmy Awards held Feb. 5, 1953 at the old Hotel Statler hosted by Art Linkletter. The 90-minute live program had strong competition- “Arthur Godfrey and His Friends” (CBS); “The Colgate Comedy Hour” (NBC); “The Jackie Gleason Show” (CBS) and “The Toast of the Town” (CBS).
Other winners that evening included another landmark series, CBS’ “I Love Lucy” which was named best situation comedy with NBC’s “Robert Montgomery Presents” receiving best dramatic program honors. CBS’ “What’s My Line? claimed the title of best audience participation, quiz or panel show. NBC’s “Dragnet” was the recipient of the best mystery, action or adventure program. Ktla’s “Time for Beany” won best children’s program, while Edward R. Murrow’s “See It Now” (CBS) received the Emmy for public affairs program.
On the acting front, Oscar-winners...
Other winners that evening included another landmark series, CBS’ “I Love Lucy” which was named best situation comedy with NBC’s “Robert Montgomery Presents” receiving best dramatic program honors. CBS’ “What’s My Line? claimed the title of best audience participation, quiz or panel show. NBC’s “Dragnet” was the recipient of the best mystery, action or adventure program. Ktla’s “Time for Beany” won best children’s program, while Edward R. Murrow’s “See It Now” (CBS) received the Emmy for public affairs program.
On the acting front, Oscar-winners...
- 3/21/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
The Kids Say the Darndest Things franchise has a long history but the latest incarnation on ABC was cancelled after a single season. CBS (which also produces the show) later picked it up for season two. Will this series be a better fit on another network? Will Kids Say the Darndest Things be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.
An improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces featuring real kids from across the country are played out in front of a live audience. Host Tiffany Haddish interacts with real kids who...
An improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces featuring real kids from across the country are played out in front of a live audience. Host Tiffany Haddish interacts with real kids who...
- 5/6/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Will viewers from ABC watch the second season of the Kids Say the Darndest Things TV show on CBS? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Kids Say the Darndest Things is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of Kids Say the Darndest Things here.
A CBS improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In...
A CBS improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In...
- 5/6/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The basis of Kids Say the Darndest Things has been around for more than 70 years. How will this new version of the series perform in the ratings on ABC? Does it still work? Will Kids Say the Darndest Things be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country are played out in front of a live studio audience. Host Tiffany Haddish interacts with real kids who often have their own innocently entertaining points...
An improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country are played out in front of a live studio audience. Host Tiffany Haddish interacts with real kids who often have their own innocently entertaining points...
- 12/21/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Can these kids keep you laughing in the first season of the Kids Say the Darndest Things TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Kids Say the Darndest Things is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Kids Say the Darndest Things here. *Status update below.
An ABC improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House...
An ABC improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House...
- 12/21/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
Can this remake outlast the original? Has the Kids Say the Darndest Things TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Kids Say the Darndest Things, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the...
Can this remake outlast the original? Has the Kids Say the Darndest Things TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Kids Say the Darndest Things, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the...
- 12/21/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: ABC, CBS
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 6, 2019 -- present
Series status: Cancelled then revived
Performers include: Tiffany Haddish (host).
TV show description:
An improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In this latest version, comedian Tiffany Haddish hosts and executive produces the series.
In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country are played out in front of a live studio audience. Haddish interacts with real kids who often have their own innocently entertaining points...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 6, 2019 -- present
Series status: Cancelled then revived
Performers include: Tiffany Haddish (host).
TV show description:
An improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In this latest version, comedian Tiffany Haddish hosts and executive produces the series.
In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country are played out in front of a live studio audience. Haddish interacts with real kids who often have their own innocently entertaining points...
- 12/19/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Due to low ratings, it came as no surprise when ABC cancelled the latest revival of Kids Say the Darndest Things in May. Now, CBS has decided to revive the comedic series and has renewed the show for the current 2020-21 television season.
An ABC improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country are played out in front of a live studio audience. Host Tiffany Haddish interacts with real kids who often have their own innocently entertaining points of view. Each episode includes several different segments with children with diverse backgrounds...
An ABC improv/sketch comedy series, Kids Say the Darndest Things is based on the CBS program that was hosted by comic Bill Cosby (1998-2000). That series was based on a feature of Art Linkletter's House Party radio show (1945-67) and the television program that followed, Art Linkletter's House Party (1952-69). In the reimagined format, in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country are played out in front of a live studio audience. Host Tiffany Haddish interacts with real kids who often have their own innocently entertaining points of view. Each episode includes several different segments with children with diverse backgrounds...
- 12/19/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tiffany Haddish is going to get another crack to hear Kids Say The Darndest Things after CBS picked up the non-scripted show.
This comes after the classic variety show, which is produced by CBS Studios and Anvil 1893 Entertainment, was canceled by ABC after one season.
It marks a return to its original network – Kids Say The Darndest Things first ran on CBS, hosted by Bill Cosby, between 1998 and 2000. The revival aired on ABC between October 2019 and January 2020 and was canceled in May.
There is a history of networks saving shows produced by their sister studios, but it is more common on the scripted side with examples such as Universal Television’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine going from Fox to NBC, ABC Studios’ Scrubs going to the Disney-owned network after its cancelation at NBC and CBS Studios’ Medium moving from NBC to CBS.
The last major non-scripted show to move networks was American Idol,...
This comes after the classic variety show, which is produced by CBS Studios and Anvil 1893 Entertainment, was canceled by ABC after one season.
It marks a return to its original network – Kids Say The Darndest Things first ran on CBS, hosted by Bill Cosby, between 1998 and 2000. The revival aired on ABC between October 2019 and January 2020 and was canceled in May.
There is a history of networks saving shows produced by their sister studios, but it is more common on the scripted side with examples such as Universal Television’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine going from Fox to NBC, ABC Studios’ Scrubs going to the Disney-owned network after its cancelation at NBC and CBS Studios’ Medium moving from NBC to CBS.
The last major non-scripted show to move networks was American Idol,...
- 12/17/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is reviving the variety series “Kids Say the Darndest Things” with Tiffany Haddish, some six months after ABC canceled their revival of the classic series after only 1 season.
Haddish will continue in her role as host and executive producer. It will premiere sometime during the current 2020-21 season.
For CBS, the network is touting the move to CBS as a homecoming for the long-running format. It originated as a segment on the CBS Radio show “House Party” by Art Linkletter in 1945. He made it a regular segment between 1952-1969. CBS then made it a TV series hosted by Bill Cosby from 1998-2000.
“I see my role as giving kids a safe environment where they can say anything they want with complete freedom and no judgment. What I love about this show is that we let kids truly be themselves. I’m the straight man here, and that’s fine with me,...
Haddish will continue in her role as host and executive producer. It will premiere sometime during the current 2020-21 season.
For CBS, the network is touting the move to CBS as a homecoming for the long-running format. It originated as a segment on the CBS Radio show “House Party” by Art Linkletter in 1945. He made it a regular segment between 1952-1969. CBS then made it a TV series hosted by Bill Cosby from 1998-2000.
“I see my role as giving kids a safe environment where they can say anything they want with complete freedom and no judgment. What I love about this show is that we let kids truly be themselves. I’m the straight man here, and that’s fine with me,...
- 12/17/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Kids Say the Darndest Things is returning to its original network. CBS has revived the latest version of the variety series, hosted and executive-produced by Tiffany Haddish, for a second season to air in 2021.
The news comes seven months after the family friendly series was cancelled at ABC. It aired as part of the network’s Sunday-night lineup during the 2019-2020 TV season, sandwiched between America’s Funniest Home Videos and Shark Tank.
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The news comes seven months after the family friendly series was cancelled at ABC. It aired as part of the network’s Sunday-night lineup during the 2019-2020 TV season, sandwiched between America’s Funniest Home Videos and Shark Tank.
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- 12/17/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
CBS is reviving the Tiffany Haddish-led Kids Say the Darndest Things.
The network has ordered a new season of the unscripted show to air later in the 2020-21 season. The pickup comes some seven months after ABC canceled the show following its 2019-20 run. It last aired in January.
The move to CBS brings Kids Say the Darndest Things back to its original home, where it dates back more than 70 years. It began as part of Art Linkletter’s radio show in the 1940s and was a regular part of his TV variety series that aired from 1952-69. CBS also previously ...
The network has ordered a new season of the unscripted show to air later in the 2020-21 season. The pickup comes some seven months after ABC canceled the show following its 2019-20 run. It last aired in January.
The move to CBS brings Kids Say the Darndest Things back to its original home, where it dates back more than 70 years. It began as part of Art Linkletter’s radio show in the 1940s and was a regular part of his TV variety series that aired from 1952-69. CBS also previously ...
- 12/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
CBS is reviving the Tiffany Haddish-led Kids Say the Darndest Things.
The network has ordered a new season of the unscripted show to air later in the 2020-21 season. The pickup comes some seven months after ABC canceled the show following its 2019-20 run. It last aired in January.
The move to CBS brings Kids Say the Darndest Things back to its original home, where it dates back more than 70 years. It began as part of Art Linkletter’s radio show in the 1940s and was a regular part of his TV variety series that aired from 1952-69. CBS also previously ...
The network has ordered a new season of the unscripted show to air later in the 2020-21 season. The pickup comes some seven months after ABC canceled the show following its 2019-20 run. It last aired in January.
The move to CBS brings Kids Say the Darndest Things back to its original home, where it dates back more than 70 years. It began as part of Art Linkletter’s radio show in the 1940s and was a regular part of his TV variety series that aired from 1952-69. CBS also previously ...
- 12/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
All the world is a game and we are merely players! The Bard will probably disagree with that assessment, but game shows and panel series have been a staple on both radio and television. And they are going strong today.
In fact, there is the Gsn cable network, as well as Buzzr which features such series as “Password,” “Family Feud,” “Tattletales” and “Classic Concentration.” “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are still among the top syndicated series and CBS’ daytime “The Price is Right” is heading toward its fifth decade of people coming on down. And ABC is back for its summer of deja “view” with new versions of such series as “Match Game,” “To Tell the Truth,” “Press Your Luck” and “Family Feud.” The network also scored with a limited return of its 20-plus-year old “Who Wants to Be Millionaire” with host Jimmy Kimmel.
Back in the 1950s, contestants became stars like Dr.
In fact, there is the Gsn cable network, as well as Buzzr which features such series as “Password,” “Family Feud,” “Tattletales” and “Classic Concentration.” “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are still among the top syndicated series and CBS’ daytime “The Price is Right” is heading toward its fifth decade of people coming on down. And ABC is back for its summer of deja “view” with new versions of such series as “Match Game,” “To Tell the Truth,” “Press Your Luck” and “Family Feud.” The network also scored with a limited return of its 20-plus-year old “Who Wants to Be Millionaire” with host Jimmy Kimmel.
Back in the 1950s, contestants became stars like Dr.
- 6/12/2020
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
For those who only know Tiffany Haddish from her breakout role in the 2017 comedy “Girls Trip,” she may not seem like the obvious choice to host ABC’s squeaky-clean revival of “Kids Say the Darndest Things.”
After all, her most memorable scenes in that movie — unleashing a full bladder on an unsuspecting crowd from a zip line, articulating gruesome and explicit plans to torture a man with a Q-tip, demonstrating how to use breakfast fruit to pleasure a sexual partner, etc. — are hardly what you’d call family-friendly. But spend some time talking to the comedian and you’ll find she may be more naturally suited to this new role than any other.
“It gives kids a voice,” Haddish said of her new gig in an interview with TheWrap. “You hear how children are thinking, and that’s one of my favorite things in the world. I feel like they...
After all, her most memorable scenes in that movie — unleashing a full bladder on an unsuspecting crowd from a zip line, articulating gruesome and explicit plans to torture a man with a Q-tip, demonstrating how to use breakfast fruit to pleasure a sexual partner, etc. — are hardly what you’d call family-friendly. But spend some time talking to the comedian and you’ll find she may be more naturally suited to this new role than any other.
“It gives kids a voice,” Haddish said of her new gig in an interview with TheWrap. “You hear how children are thinking, and that’s one of my favorite things in the world. I feel like they...
- 10/6/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
In its first hour, ABC’s new revival of
Haddish, a thrilling arrival on the comedy scene in 2017 with her breakout supporting role in “Girls Trip,” is a performer who lives within her choice not to modulate; her character, in that film and others, is a provocateur by nature, one whom a project can cut away from but never otherwise constrain. That’s an easier fit with a flamboyant, and scripted, movie comedy than with a series that places Haddish in conversation with real kids. The children of “Kids Say” are supporting players to Haddish’s brash lead, and they either attempt to meet her energy in a manner that never seems uncoached or tap out, seeming vaguely unmoored by the situation and its chaos.
All of which works against what was supposed to be the idea of the show. We get a flashback to the show’s beginning in the “Kids Say” pilot,...
Haddish, a thrilling arrival on the comedy scene in 2017 with her breakout supporting role in “Girls Trip,” is a performer who lives within her choice not to modulate; her character, in that film and others, is a provocateur by nature, one whom a project can cut away from but never otherwise constrain. That’s an easier fit with a flamboyant, and scripted, movie comedy than with a series that places Haddish in conversation with real kids. The children of “Kids Say” are supporting players to Haddish’s brash lead, and they either attempt to meet her energy in a manner that never seems uncoached or tap out, seeming vaguely unmoored by the situation and its chaos.
All of which works against what was supposed to be the idea of the show. We get a flashback to the show’s beginning in the “Kids Say” pilot,...
- 10/3/2019
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
ABC is reviving the comedy-variety show “Kids Say the Darndest Things” next season, with comedian Tiffany Haddish stepping in to host.
Described as a “reimagined” take on the Bill Cosby-hosted show about the humorous things children say when talking to adults, the new “Kids Say the Darndest Things” will feature “a mix of in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country, all set in front of a live studio audience.”
Planned segments include “Kids Rule,” in which kids explain to Haddish the rules for everything from sportsmanship to dating; “Love Talk,” where she seeks advice on her love life; “Best Carpool Ever,” which will see Haddish taking on carpool duty with a minivan full of kids; and “Granny Tiff,” in which she will wear prosthetics to disguise herself as an older woman and receive technology advice from the kids.
Also Read: 'American Idol' Renewed for Season...
Described as a “reimagined” take on the Bill Cosby-hosted show about the humorous things children say when talking to adults, the new “Kids Say the Darndest Things” will feature “a mix of in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country, all set in front of a live studio audience.”
Planned segments include “Kids Rule,” in which kids explain to Haddish the rules for everything from sportsmanship to dating; “Love Talk,” where she seeks advice on her love life; “Best Carpool Ever,” which will see Haddish taking on carpool duty with a minivan full of kids; and “Granny Tiff,” in which she will wear prosthetics to disguise herself as an older woman and receive technology advice from the kids.
Also Read: 'American Idol' Renewed for Season...
- 5/14/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“These kids today…” Anyone who hasn’t heard those words delivered with a sigh or a grumble at some point just hasn’t been listening. But ABC has — and the network is doing something about it. Today it announced a greenlight for a new version of the classic format Kids Say the Darndest Things, hosted by Tiffany Haddish.
The reimagined Kstdt — we know these kids today only deal in acronyms — will feature in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the U.S., all set in front of a live studio audience. It will see Haddish, who also executive produces, using her unique voice and sensibility as she interacts with real kids – and their innocently entertaining points of view,
It will air at 8 p.m. Sundays in the fall as a three-hour block of programming led by America’s Funniest Home Videos at 7 p.m. Et and continuing with Shark Tank...
The reimagined Kstdt — we know these kids today only deal in acronyms — will feature in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the U.S., all set in front of a live studio audience. It will see Haddish, who also executive produces, using her unique voice and sensibility as she interacts with real kids – and their innocently entertaining points of view,
It will air at 8 p.m. Sundays in the fall as a three-hour block of programming led by America’s Funniest Home Videos at 7 p.m. Et and continuing with Shark Tank...
- 5/14/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC is reviving “Kids Say the Darndest Things,” and comedian Tiffany Haddish is ready to host.
Haddish will also serve as executive producer on the series, which will feature her chatting and interacting with kids. Taped in front of a live studio audience, the show will feature both in-studio segments and bits taped all over the country.
ABC plans to launch the new “Kids Say the Darndest Things” this fall on Sundays at 8 p.m., sandwiched between two family-friendly reality staples: “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Shark Tank.”
“When I was dreaming of stars I wanted to bring to ABC, Tiffany Haddish was top of my list,” said ABC entertainment president Karey Burke, who announced the pickup on Tuesday morning. “Tiffany starring in and producing this iconic series is everything I hoped for.”
The previous incarnation of “Kids Say the Darndest Things” was hosted by Bill Cosby, and ran...
Haddish will also serve as executive producer on the series, which will feature her chatting and interacting with kids. Taped in front of a live studio audience, the show will feature both in-studio segments and bits taped all over the country.
ABC plans to launch the new “Kids Say the Darndest Things” this fall on Sundays at 8 p.m., sandwiched between two family-friendly reality staples: “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Shark Tank.”
“When I was dreaming of stars I wanted to bring to ABC, Tiffany Haddish was top of my list,” said ABC entertainment president Karey Burke, who announced the pickup on Tuesday morning. “Tiffany starring in and producing this iconic series is everything I hoped for.”
The previous incarnation of “Kids Say the Darndest Things” was hosted by Bill Cosby, and ran...
- 5/14/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Clydie King, whose earthy, gospel-rooted voice was heard on dozens of rock classics, including the Rolling Stones’ “Tumbling Dice” and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama,” died on Monday at 75. Her friend Rudy Calvo confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not immediately available.
Along with Merry Clayton, Venetta Fields and Shirley Matthews, King was one of the most in-demand backup and session singers of her time. “I don’t remember all the people who I sung for,” she said in a 1971 interview in...
Along with Merry Clayton, Venetta Fields and Shirley Matthews, King was one of the most in-demand backup and session singers of her time. “I don’t remember all the people who I sung for,” she said in a 1971 interview in...
- 1/10/2019
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Character actor William Phipps, who starred in sci fi films of the 1950s and voiced Prince Charming in 1950’s “Cinderella,” died Friday, June 1 at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 96.
Phipps’ friend and entertainment industry author Tom Weaver announced the news, adding that Phipps had been battling lung cancer, which was complicated by pneumonia.
Phipps was born in Vincennes, Ind., on Feb. 4, 1922. In 1939, he enrolled at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., where he studied accounting and planned to pursue it as a career while continuing what was then an acting hobby on the side.
In 1941, Phipps decided to forgo his Eiu studies and moved to California to pursue his acting dream. He later enlisted in the Navy after his brother Jack was shot down over the South Pacific, serving as a radioman aboard six ships between 1942 and 1945. After his discharge, he returned to Hollywood and used the G.
Phipps’ friend and entertainment industry author Tom Weaver announced the news, adding that Phipps had been battling lung cancer, which was complicated by pneumonia.
Phipps was born in Vincennes, Ind., on Feb. 4, 1922. In 1939, he enrolled at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., where he studied accounting and planned to pursue it as a career while continuing what was then an acting hobby on the side.
In 1941, Phipps decided to forgo his Eiu studies and moved to California to pursue his acting dream. He later enlisted in the Navy after his brother Jack was shot down over the South Pacific, serving as a radioman aboard six ships between 1942 and 1945. After his discharge, he returned to Hollywood and used the G.
- 6/3/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Born in St. Louis on May 27, 1911, iconic actor Vincent Price retained a special fondness for his place of origin, and that love was reciprocated with Vincentennial, a celebration of his 100th birthday in his hometown back in May of 2011 (for summary of all the Vincentennial activities go Here). One of the guests of honor at Vincentennial was Vincent Price’s daughter Victoria Price. Because of their close relationship and her access to his unpublished memoirs and letters, Victoria Price was able to provide a remarkably vivid account of her father’s public and private life in her essential book, Vincent Price, a Daughter’s Biography, originally published in 1999. .In 2011, her biography of her father was out of print. but now it’s been re-issued and Victoria will be in St. Louis this weekend (October 9th – 10th) for three special events. In addition to the biography, she will also be signing...
- 10/6/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We’ll be celebrating the 5th year anniversary of Super-8 Movie Madness at The Way Out Club in St. Louis on Tuesday October 7th with an encore performance of our most popular show. It’s Super-8 Vincent Price Movie Madness in 3D, the show that we took on the road to promote Vincentennial back in 2011. We’ll be honoring the hometown horror hero by showing condensed (average length: 15 minutes) versions of several of Price’s greatest films on Super-8 sound film projected on a big screen. They are: Master Of The World, War-gods Of The Deep, Pit And The Pendulum, The Raven, Witchfinder General, Tim Burton’s Vincent, Two Vincent Price Trailer Reels, Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein and The Mad Magician in 3D (We’ll have plenty of 3D Glasses for everyone)
The non-Price movies we’re showing October 7th are The Three Stooges in Pardon My Backfire...
The non-Price movies we’re showing October 7th are The Three Stooges in Pardon My Backfire...
- 10/1/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
June 2014. So what does the month of June usually remind one of during this time of year? Well, besides Father’s Day and possible scheduled weddings this sixth month in the calendar year marks the celebrated occasion for the ending of the school semester. Whether students are simply looking forward to their summer vacation or managed to complete a milestone in graduating from said grammar school, middle school, high school or college the month of June is closely identified with the school season coming to a close (unless one can escape the doldrums of a summer school session).
So to mark this auspicious occasion we should take a look at some random films with an educational theme. Hence, “Too Cool for School: Top 10 Random Films Making the Grade” will briefly examine a selection of higher education ditties that taught us something (or perhaps nothing) during our heyday of cramming for tests.
So to mark this auspicious occasion we should take a look at some random films with an educational theme. Hence, “Too Cool for School: Top 10 Random Films Making the Grade” will briefly examine a selection of higher education ditties that taught us something (or perhaps nothing) during our heyday of cramming for tests.
- 6/6/2014
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
A Conversation with Edith Head will be held at The Sheldon Ballroom in St. Louis on December 6th and 7th
All About Eve, Roman Holiday, The Ten Commandments, A Place In The Sun, The Sting. These great films and hundreds more have one thing in common: costume designer Edith Head (1897–1981). The small woman with the familiar straight bangs, black-rimmed saucer glasses, and unsmiling countenance racked up an unprecedented 35 Oscar nods and 400 film credits over the course of a sixty-year career. The golden age of Hollywood sparkled with extravagant cinematic productions and stars such as Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Mae West, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Redford were made even more glamorous by donning the costumes designed by incredibly talented Ms Head.
Theater director Susan Claassen, a New Jersey native got the idea for a project based on Edith Head several years ago after...
All About Eve, Roman Holiday, The Ten Commandments, A Place In The Sun, The Sting. These great films and hundreds more have one thing in common: costume designer Edith Head (1897–1981). The small woman with the familiar straight bangs, black-rimmed saucer glasses, and unsmiling countenance racked up an unprecedented 35 Oscar nods and 400 film credits over the course of a sixty-year career. The golden age of Hollywood sparkled with extravagant cinematic productions and stars such as Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Mae West, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Redford were made even more glamorous by donning the costumes designed by incredibly talented Ms Head.
Theater director Susan Claassen, a New Jersey native got the idea for a project based on Edith Head several years ago after...
- 11/26/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
All About Eve, Roman Holiday, The Ten Commandments, A Place In The Sun, The Sting. These great films and hundreds more have one thing in common: costume designer Edith Head (1897–1981). The small woman with the familiar straight bangs, black-rimmed saucer glasses, and unsmiling countenance racked up an unprecedented 35 Oscar nods and 400 film credits over the course of a sixty-year career. The golden age of Hollywood sparkled with extravagant cinematic productions and stars such as Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Mae West, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Redford were made even more glamorous by donning the costumes designed by the incredibly talented Mrs. Head.
Theater director Susan Claassen, a New Jersey native, got the idea for a project based on Edith Head several years ago after she watched a televised biography of the designer. She realized that her physical resemblance to the designer was uncanny,...
Theater director Susan Claassen, a New Jersey native, got the idea for a project based on Edith Head several years ago after she watched a televised biography of the designer. She realized that her physical resemblance to the designer was uncanny,...
- 11/12/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Bob Barker thinks successor Drew Carey is doing "a fine job" as host of "The Price Is Right," but he also believes game shows in general aren't what they used to be.
The Emmy-winning daytime-tv legend will be seen again on the weekday CBS program Thursday, Dec. 12 -- the day he turns 90. It's part of a week of episodes celebrating the milestone and also highlighting a mission famously advocated by animal-rights crusader Barker: pet adoption.
The birthday episode was taped recently, and Barker confirms his return to the "Price" set was emotional. However, he also tells Zap2it of the genre, "Some of the shows that they have brought on, and that have disappeared, haven't really been game shows. Though they call them that."
Barker cites such current hosts as Carey, Wayne Brady (CBS' "Let's Make a Deal"), Steve Harvey (the syndicated "Family Feud") and Cedric the Entertainer ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,...
The Emmy-winning daytime-tv legend will be seen again on the weekday CBS program Thursday, Dec. 12 -- the day he turns 90. It's part of a week of episodes celebrating the milestone and also highlighting a mission famously advocated by animal-rights crusader Barker: pet adoption.
The birthday episode was taped recently, and Barker confirms his return to the "Price" set was emotional. However, he also tells Zap2it of the genre, "Some of the shows that they have brought on, and that have disappeared, haven't really been game shows. Though they call them that."
Barker cites such current hosts as Carey, Wayne Brady (CBS' "Let's Make a Deal"), Steve Harvey (the syndicated "Family Feud") and Cedric the Entertainer ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,...
- 11/12/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Chicago – When “That ’70’s Show” was merely a twinkle in the eye of Ashton Kutcher’s pappy, there were real TV, film and music celebrities actually working in that disco decade. Denny Laine (of Paul McCartney and “Wings”), Eric Shea (“The Poseidon Adventure”) and Richard Anderson (“The Six Million Dollar Man”) helped to define that freak show era.
They appeared last March at ‘The Hollywood Show,’ a twice-a-year event in which fans can mingle, take photographs and get autographs from the participants – like the 1970s celebrities – who appear there. There is also a great opportunity to purchase memorabilia from a host of showbiz vendors, all in one room. The fall session of The Hollywood Show will take place at the Hilton Rosemont Hotel on River Road in Rosemont, Ill, on September 7th, 8th and 9th, 2012. For complete details click here.
HollywoodChicago.com was there to interview all three star refugees...
They appeared last March at ‘The Hollywood Show,’ a twice-a-year event in which fans can mingle, take photographs and get autographs from the participants – like the 1970s celebrities – who appear there. There is also a great opportunity to purchase memorabilia from a host of showbiz vendors, all in one room. The fall session of The Hollywood Show will take place at the Hilton Rosemont Hotel on River Road in Rosemont, Ill, on September 7th, 8th and 9th, 2012. For complete details click here.
HollywoodChicago.com was there to interview all three star refugees...
- 9/5/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Happy 57th Birthday, Disneyland! In 1955, Walt Disney opened a theme park in Anaheim, California, to give families a place to have fun together. Fifty-seven years later, tourists, locals and celebs are all still hitting the park 365 days a year. Click “Launch Gallery” below to see stars like Salma Hayek, Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani and more celebrating their day at the Happiest Place on Earth – as well as at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris -- then scroll down to learn five fun facts about Disneyland’s opening day!1. July 17, 1955 was supposed to be "International Press Preview" day, but thousands of extra guests showed up due to counterfeit sold tickets. 2. On opening day, Disneyland consisted of 5 lands and 18 attractions, including the still-loved Jungle Cruise, Autopia, King Arthur's Carrousel and Peter Pan's Flight. Today, there are 8 lands and a whopping 58 attractions at the park! 3. Fifty-seven years ago, the freshly poured...
- 7/17/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Witchfinder General will play at the Vincentennial Vincent Price Film Festival in a 35mm print at 7:00pm tonight, Thursday, May 26th at Brown Hall on the campus of Washington University. Admission is free.
It’s likely that Vincent Price never delivered a better performance than the one he gave in Witchfinder General (1968), the fact-based story of infamous witchhunter Matthew Hopkins and the barbaric acts he practiced in mid-17th century England. Price completely jettisoned his usual campy theatrics in favor of an appropriately low-key, sinister, and menacing depiction of a purely evil man who hides behind a mask of religious allegiance. Price plays Hopkins as an unmerciful fiend with a genteel manner and an appetite for torture, especially burning. The movie is cruel in its violence but also intelligent and effective and Price is relatively restrained in a complex role as a man who whose mission is to achieve...
It’s likely that Vincent Price never delivered a better performance than the one he gave in Witchfinder General (1968), the fact-based story of infamous witchhunter Matthew Hopkins and the barbaric acts he practiced in mid-17th century England. Price completely jettisoned his usual campy theatrics in favor of an appropriately low-key, sinister, and menacing depiction of a purely evil man who hides behind a mask of religious allegiance. Price plays Hopkins as an unmerciful fiend with a genteel manner and an appetite for torture, especially burning. The movie is cruel in its violence but also intelligent and effective and Price is relatively restrained in a complex role as a man who whose mission is to achieve...
- 5/26/2011
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Champagne For Caesar will play at the Vincentennial Vincent Price Film Festival in a 35mm print at 7:00pm tonight, Tuesday, May 24th at Brown Hall on the campus of Washington University followed by The Baron Of Arizona at 9:15. With introductions and a post-film discussion of .Champagne for Caesar. by Washington U. film & media lecturer Hunter Vaughan. Admission is free.
Many works of fiction have been said to be ahead of their time. In the world of motions pictures few are more prophetic than the 1950 comedy classic Champagne For Caesar. By that year, mind you, quiz shows were popular on radio and that young upstart television, but by the end of the decade these programs would inspire a national craze ( and a scandal later depicted in Robert Redford’s film Quiz Show ). Caesar foreshadows all this while showcasing some delightful performances by actors generally not known for big screen comedies.
Many works of fiction have been said to be ahead of their time. In the world of motions pictures few are more prophetic than the 1950 comedy classic Champagne For Caesar. By that year, mind you, quiz shows were popular on radio and that young upstart television, but by the end of the decade these programs would inspire a national craze ( and a scandal later depicted in Robert Redford’s film Quiz Show ). Caesar foreshadows all this while showcasing some delightful performances by actors generally not known for big screen comedies.
- 5/24/2011
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
Born in St. Louis on May 27, 1911, iconic actor Vincent Price retained a special fondness for his place of origin, and that love is now reciprocated with Vincentennial, a celebration of his 100th birthday in his hometown. Price was not only a notable St. Louisan but one of the 20th century.s most remarkable men. To do full justice to the range of his accomplishments, Vincentennial features not only a 10-day film festival but also a pair of exhibits, a stage production, two publications, and illuminating discussions by Price experts and film historians. We decided to do a special edition of Top Ten Tuesday here at We Are Movie Geeks in honor of the many great films that Vincent Price starred in, and after we had assembled the list we realized that all ten of these films will be showing at the...
Born in St. Louis on May 27, 1911, iconic actor Vincent Price retained a special fondness for his place of origin, and that love is now reciprocated with Vincentennial, a celebration of his 100th birthday in his hometown. Price was not only a notable St. Louisan but one of the 20th century.s most remarkable men. To do full justice to the range of his accomplishments, Vincentennial features not only a 10-day film festival but also a pair of exhibits, a stage production, two publications, and illuminating discussions by Price experts and film historians. We decided to do a special edition of Top Ten Tuesday here at We Are Movie Geeks in honor of the many great films that Vincent Price starred in, and after we had assembled the list we realized that all ten of these films will be showing at the...
- 5/10/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
When our sister site AfterEllen.com recently presented their list of 25 TV Characters You Should Not Date, we laughed along while smugly shaking our heads and thinking, "So many undateable women!" Then we started our own list ... and our smiles turned to tears. It's not that the gay men on our list don't have their strong points, but as you'll see, the cons outweigh the pros.
Lafayette Reynolds, True Blood
Pros: Hooker, please. You can't handle what he's got to offer.
Cons: Prostitute; V dealer; Suffers from post traumatic stress-from-being-chained-to-a-wheel-in-vampire-dungeon disorder
Dateability: Lafayette is fun and fierce, but don't take V with him or you'll soon be seeing floating voodoo tchotchkes and talking with your dead Grammy about future plot points.
Teddy Montgomery, 90210
Pros: Hot as hell; Rocks a wetsuit
Cons: Can only get life insurance from Art Linkletter; Likes shaking fist at clouds; Bursitis constantly flaring
Dateability: Teddy is hot,...
Lafayette Reynolds, True Blood
Pros: Hooker, please. You can't handle what he's got to offer.
Cons: Prostitute; V dealer; Suffers from post traumatic stress-from-being-chained-to-a-wheel-in-vampire-dungeon disorder
Dateability: Lafayette is fun and fierce, but don't take V with him or you'll soon be seeing floating voodoo tchotchkes and talking with your dead Grammy about future plot points.
Teddy Montgomery, 90210
Pros: Hot as hell; Rocks a wetsuit
Cons: Can only get life insurance from Art Linkletter; Likes shaking fist at clouds; Bursitis constantly flaring
Dateability: Teddy is hot,...
- 3/22/2011
- by snicks
- The Backlot
On Tuesday, February 1, Lifetime Television will launch two all-new reality programs . "Seriously Funny Kids" hosted by supermodel and mum Heidi Klum and hospital docu-series, "One Born Every Minute." The half-hour series for Klum films her interacting with children and highlights a la the late great Art Linkletter, the surprising bon mots they dole out. It will debut on at 9pm Et/Pt with back-to-back episodes. Following will be the premiere of the hour-long hospital docu-series "One Born Every Minute" at 10pm Et/Pt which takes an in-depth look at life inside the maternity ward. In eight, hour-long episodes, the series takes an in-depth look at life inside the maternity ward at Riverside Methodist Hospital...
- 1/12/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Even when he was a struggling writer for NBC's "Saturday Night Live," trying to fill a summer with a stage show in Chicago to hone his craft even more, Conan O'Brien knew he was destined for late-night television. But when it came time for him to take on even a pretend microphone at a pretend desk, who did he emulate? Johnny Carson? David Letterman? Art Linkletter? No. It was none other than "Star Trek" legend George Takei. In his new book, "The War for Late Night: When Leno Went Early and Television Went Crazy," author Bill Carter said O'Brien got the idea to create a scenario where Takei replaced Joan Rivers on Fox's ill-fated late-night lineup, and was only able to bring on one guest -- fellow writer Jeff Garlin, who was staying with O'Brien in Chicago during that summer in 1988. The ...
- 11/5/2010
- GeekNation.com
With the fall TV season well underway, I never stopped to think that perhaps we were missing something in the real-kids-saying-funny-things department. But apparently both Heidi Klum and Brad Garrett did, as each announced this week that they’d take on separate series in the vein of Kids Say the Darndest Things, a feature on Art Linkletter’s House Party from 1952-69 that Bill Cosby revived in 1998.
Klum, a mother-of-four who will also serve as co-producer of Lifetime’s tentatively titled, Seriously Funny Kids, has in her favor the paparazzi-proven fact that she can get down with the little ones,...
Klum, a mother-of-four who will also serve as co-producer of Lifetime’s tentatively titled, Seriously Funny Kids, has in her favor the paparazzi-proven fact that she can get down with the little ones,...
- 10/12/2010
- by Archana Ram
- EW.com - PopWatch
Bill Cosby does the darndest things. Yesterday the 73-year-old comedian stopped by the Today show. Between repudiating rumors about his death and accusing Meredith Vieira of not being in full control of her lower intestine, Cosby talked about his upcoming web series, Obkb. The weekly, 10-minute, online program is basically a redux of Cosby's family-friendly, short-lived CBS series Kids Say the Darndest Things (which itself was a redux of Art Linkletter's original). Children in kindergarten through fourth grade are screened by Obkb producers. The most gregarious end up sitting across from the real-life star of Little Bill. He asks them questions, guiding them through a conversation trying to find the funny and/or adorable. The kids say something funny and/or adorable. Audiences go, "Awww." The name for the web series comes Mushmouth, a linguistically-challenged character from Fat Albert's and the Cosby Kids who has trouble saying the word,...
- 8/13/2010
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Sausage tycoon Jimmy Dean died Sunday at the age of 81, making the Texan meat magnate one of a rising number of notable figures who have perished during summer 2010. The recent departures of Lynn Redgrave (May 2), Lena Horne (May 9), Black Sabbath’s Ronnie Dio (May 16), Simon Monjack (May 23), Slipknot’s Paul Gray (May 24), Art Linkletter (May 26), Gary Coleman (May 28), Dennis Hopper (May 29), artist Louise Bourgeois (May 31), Rue McClanahan (June 3), Marvin Isley (June 6), and artist Sigmar Polke (June 10) suggest that this season could be even more fatal than last year’s ur-Summer of Death (© Alex Balk). (N.B.: Widely accepted S.o.D. metrics call for the inclusion of May deaths in cumulative tabulation.)...
- 6/14/2010
- Vanity Fair
By Ester Goldberg
Catch up on all the top schmooze, as Ester gives her own outrageous take on the week at TheWrap. In this episode: Jeff Zucker is making a ton of money (and maybe get even more to go away); the Is-Mariah-pregnant debate rages on (and the diva ain't talking); Michael Jackson's will is read (the kids win, the brothers don't); and Ester salutes three Hollywood greats who left us last week: Art Linkletter, Gary Coleman and Dennis Hopper. So sit your tookus down and watch ...
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Catch up on all the top schmooze, as Ester gives her own outrageous take on the week at TheWrap. In this episode: Jeff Zucker is making a ton of money (and maybe get even more to go away); the Is-Mariah-pregnant debate rages on (and the diva ain't talking); Michael Jackson's will is read (the kids win, the brothers don't); and Ester salutes three Hollywood greats who left us last week: Art Linkletter, Gary Coleman and Dennis Hopper. So sit your tookus down and watch ...
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- 6/4/2010
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
Last week my wife and I took a road trip to the Grand Canyon, which I would recommend to anyone who hasn’t done it. I had one experience, however, that set me apart from most other tourists: during a stop in the midst of a river rafting trip down the Colorado River my wife’s cell phone rang. It was the CBS Radio Network in New York City asking if I could comment about the death of Art Linkletter. Which I did. (The cell reception was crystal clear, and our Navajo guide was kind enough not to restart his outboard motor…...
- 6/3/2010
- Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy
• Oops: John Travolta and Kelly Preston are not expecting twins. They still have one lil' bun in the oven, though. (Wonderwall) • Breaking: Willie Nelson has cut his famously long hair. He is now sporting a sassy bob. (PopEater) • Who won American Idol? We won't spoil it for you! Click the link to find out. (Hollywood Life) • Oh drat! Robert Pattinson's cut hair has gone missing! The Duke of Dreamboats is worried that it might show up on a "tacky auction." Or, uh, maybe the barber just threw it away, who knows. (LimeLife) • Legendary TV hos Art Linkletter has passed...
- 5/27/2010
- by Celebuzz
- Celebuzz.com
Plus Next Magazine gets Broadway Bares hunks in swim wear, say goodbye to SoapNet, and the latest Don't Ask Don't Tell news is from West Virginia?
Want to know how to make MTV’s version of Skins completely irrelevant? Make a movie with members from seasons 1-4 of the British cast. It’s in the works for a 2011 release, and I’m demanding they make it a hard R in the U.S. or what’s the point? There are a few parts of Mitch Hewer’s body I haven’t seen yet.
I’m having trouble deciding: Which Sex and the City 2 review is more scathing, Roger Ebert with his “As we return to the trivialities of their lives for a sequel, marriage is the issue. The institution is affirmed in an opening sequence at a gay wedding in Connecticut that looks like a Fred Astaire production number gone horribly over budget.
Want to know how to make MTV’s version of Skins completely irrelevant? Make a movie with members from seasons 1-4 of the British cast. It’s in the works for a 2011 release, and I’m demanding they make it a hard R in the U.S. or what’s the point? There are a few parts of Mitch Hewer’s body I haven’t seen yet.
I’m having trouble deciding: Which Sex and the City 2 review is more scathing, Roger Ebert with his “As we return to the trivialities of their lives for a sequel, marriage is the issue. The institution is affirmed in an opening sequence at a gay wedding in Connecticut that looks like a Fred Astaire production number gone horribly over budget.
- 5/27/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Art Linkletter, host of TV's "People Are Funny," "House Party" and "Kids Say The Darndest Things," passed away Wednesday (May 26) at his Bel-Air home. He was 97.
Linkletter had been ill "in the last few weeks time, but bear in mind he was 97 years old. He wasn't eating well, and the aging process took him," Art Hershey, Linkletter's son-in-law, tells the New York Times.
Linkletter was mostly known on TV for his funny interviews with children, and he collected their comments in a number of best-selling books. He also wrote several other books, including his autobiography, "I Didn't Do It Alone."
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Linkletter had been ill "in the last few weeks time, but bear in mind he was 97 years old. He wasn't eating well, and the aging process took him," Art Hershey, Linkletter's son-in-law, tells the New York Times.
Linkletter was mostly known on TV for his funny interviews with children, and he collected their comments in a number of best-selling books. He also wrote several other books, including his autobiography, "I Didn't Do It Alone."
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- 5/27/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Beloved U.S. TV and radio personality Art Linkletter has died at his Bel-Air, Los Angeles home, aged 97.
Linkletter hosted Art Linkletter's House Party on radio from 1944 and the variety show became a TV hit from 1952 to 1969. Meanwhile, the TV star's People Are Funny was also a hit radio-to-tv transfer in the 1950s.
He also had great success as a writer and penned books like How To Be a Supersalesman, Hobo on the Way to Heaven and his autobiography I Didn't Do It Alone.
His private life was tinged with sadness - he outlived three of his five children.
His 20-year-old daughter, Diane, jumped to her death from the balcony of her Hollywood apartment in 1969; his son Robert died in a car accident in 1980 and another son, Jack, died of lymphoma in 2007, aged 70.
Linkletter fell into broadcasting in the 1930s while he was studying to become an English professor at San Diego State College.
He pioneered audience participation and remote broadcasts and went on to form his own production company in the 1940s, just before People Are Funny and House Party became big radio hits.
Linkletter is survived by his wife of 75 years, Lois, and daughters Dawn and Sharon.
Flowers will be placed on Linkletter's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.
Linkletter hosted Art Linkletter's House Party on radio from 1944 and the variety show became a TV hit from 1952 to 1969. Meanwhile, the TV star's People Are Funny was also a hit radio-to-tv transfer in the 1950s.
He also had great success as a writer and penned books like How To Be a Supersalesman, Hobo on the Way to Heaven and his autobiography I Didn't Do It Alone.
His private life was tinged with sadness - he outlived three of his five children.
His 20-year-old daughter, Diane, jumped to her death from the balcony of her Hollywood apartment in 1969; his son Robert died in a car accident in 1980 and another son, Jack, died of lymphoma in 2007, aged 70.
Linkletter fell into broadcasting in the 1930s while he was studying to become an English professor at San Diego State College.
He pioneered audience participation and remote broadcasts and went on to form his own production company in the 1940s, just before People Are Funny and House Party became big radio hits.
Linkletter is survived by his wife of 75 years, Lois, and daughters Dawn and Sharon.
Flowers will be placed on Linkletter's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.
- 5/26/2010
- WENN
Art Linkletter, who endeared himself to millions of TV viewers in the 1950s and '60s as the genial host of the TV shows "People Are Funny" and "Art Linkletter's House Party," died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 97.
A radio broadcaster, TV host and author, Linkletter was a national fixture for decades. "House Party," a daytime talk show, began on radio in 1944 and then ran on CBS from 1952-69 before moving to NBC for its final season.
The primetime game show "People Are Funny" also began on radio -- Linkletter came on board in 1943 -- before moving to NBC, where it ran from 1954-61.
Between them, the two shows were nominated for four Emmys, with "House Party" winning for best daytime program in 1955. At one point, Linkletter had five shows running concurrently on network TV.
Linkletter "was a television pioneer and legend that contributed to the early success of CBS,...
A radio broadcaster, TV host and author, Linkletter was a national fixture for decades. "House Party," a daytime talk show, began on radio in 1944 and then ran on CBS from 1952-69 before moving to NBC for its final season.
The primetime game show "People Are Funny" also began on radio -- Linkletter came on board in 1943 -- before moving to NBC, where it ran from 1954-61.
Between them, the two shows were nominated for four Emmys, with "House Party" winning for best daytime program in 1955. At one point, Linkletter had five shows running concurrently on network TV.
Linkletter "was a television pioneer and legend that contributed to the early success of CBS,...
- 5/26/2010
- by By Duane Byrge and Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Art Linkletter, one of the few remaining superstars from the early days of television, has died peacefully at age 97. Linkletter was a successful radio personality as early as 1942 and later brought his programs to television. His shows House Party and People Are Funny were marked by his penchant for gentle humor. His catch phrase "Kids say the darndest things" became the title of his autobiography and was made into a TV series by Bill Cosby. Linkletter prided himself on being the epitome of a family man, but ironically his life had many tragedies and he suffered the loss of three grown children during his life. He is survived by his wife of 75 years. For more click here...
- 5/26/2010
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Popular radio and TV host Art Linkletter died today in Bel Air at age 97. Canadian-born Linkletter was best known for hosting two long-running TV shows, CBS' House Party and NBC's People Are Funny. “Throughout Art’s 60 years in show business, he remained one of the most respected and beloved media personalities in America,” Disney president and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement.
- 5/26/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Canadian born television host Art Linkletter was a trailblazer in celebrity interviews on live TV as well as wrangling kids to turn out fresh and funny programming that captivated the nation. Linkletter.s beginnings were tough. He was born in Moose Jaw, Canada, in 1912, abandoned by his parents, then was adopted by a poor preacher. Growing up in the San Diego area led him eventually to his career in radio. Later in his life he lost his daughter Diane who committed suicide at age 20. His son Jack died years later at age 70 from lymphoma. Linkletter died Wednesday at age 97 at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. His hallmark became interviewing children...
- 5/26/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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