Bob Ellison, the two-time Emmy Award winner who wrote for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and served as a game-saving creative/script consultant on Cheers, Wings, Becker and many other comedies, has died. He was 91.
He died April 8 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his business manager, Malcolm Orland, told The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a sweetheart and so good at what he did,” Orland said.
Ellison came from the world of variety shows, where he wrote and/or produced several specials that starred Julie Andrews and Burt Bacharach. He also co-developed the 1988-92 NBC sitcom Dear John, starring Judd Hirsch.
Ellison wrote 15 episodes and was an executive story editor during the last two of The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s seven seasons (from 1975-77). He shared an Emmy with Allan Burns, James L. Brooks, Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels and David Lloyd for the beloved series finale, “The Last Show.
He died April 8 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his business manager, Malcolm Orland, told The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a sweetheart and so good at what he did,” Orland said.
Ellison came from the world of variety shows, where he wrote and/or produced several specials that starred Julie Andrews and Burt Bacharach. He also co-developed the 1988-92 NBC sitcom Dear John, starring Judd Hirsch.
Ellison wrote 15 episodes and was an executive story editor during the last two of The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s seven seasons (from 1975-77). He shared an Emmy with Allan Burns, James L. Brooks, Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels and David Lloyd for the beloved series finale, “The Last Show.
- 5/11/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa and W1A’s Hugh Skinner will star in a National Theatre revival of Oscar Wilde’s play about courtships, betrothals, and confused identities. The Importance of Being Earnest also stars three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke playing the imperious Lady Bracknell.
Director Max Webster, making his Nt debut, told Deadline exclusively that casting Gatwa and Skinner as the idle bachelors Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing -both leading double lives – who pursue two young women, both determined to marry someone called Ernest, and with Clarke as the dreadnaught dowager decreeing her own rules of class, taste, and propriety, was “a dream come true.”
Webster and the Nt’s casting director Alastair Coomer have also assembled Richard Cant to play Reverend Canon Chasuble and comic genius Amanda Lawrence as Miss Prism in the 1895 satire, which will...
Director Max Webster, making his Nt debut, told Deadline exclusively that casting Gatwa and Skinner as the idle bachelors Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing -both leading double lives – who pursue two young women, both determined to marry someone called Ernest, and with Clarke as the dreadnaught dowager decreeing her own rules of class, taste, and propriety, was “a dream come true.”
Webster and the Nt’s casting director Alastair Coomer have also assembled Richard Cant to play Reverend Canon Chasuble and comic genius Amanda Lawrence as Miss Prism in the 1895 satire, which will...
- 4/28/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival has revealed its 2024 lineup. Topping the bill are headliners Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson, plus a special country music set performed by Post Malone and a rare live appearance from the one and only Grace Jones.
Other notable acts include The Postal Service, Kaytranda, Slowdive, Jungle, Victoria Monét, Chappell Roan, Romy, Tyla, BadBadNotGood, Kevin Abstract, Killer Mike, The Last Dinner Party, Real Estate, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Japanese House, Ben Howard, Wisp, billy woods, The Lemon Twigs, Corinne Bailey Rae, Men I Trust, and Strfkr.
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Also on the lineup are Chris Lake, Gryffin, Snoh Aalegra, Young the Giant, ScHoolboy Q, Reneé Rapp, Teddy Swimms, Channel Tres, Charley Crockett, Fletcher, TV Girl, Snakehips, Amen Dunes, Allen Stone, Cmat, Cimafunk, Ag Club, and more. Plus, The Blessed Madonna, Idris Elba, Seth Troxler are among the acts...
Other notable acts include The Postal Service, Kaytranda, Slowdive, Jungle, Victoria Monét, Chappell Roan, Romy, Tyla, BadBadNotGood, Kevin Abstract, Killer Mike, The Last Dinner Party, Real Estate, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Japanese House, Ben Howard, Wisp, billy woods, The Lemon Twigs, Corinne Bailey Rae, Men I Trust, and Strfkr.
Get Outside Lands 2024 Tickets Here
Also on the lineup are Chris Lake, Gryffin, Snoh Aalegra, Young the Giant, ScHoolboy Q, Reneé Rapp, Teddy Swimms, Channel Tres, Charley Crockett, Fletcher, TV Girl, Snakehips, Amen Dunes, Allen Stone, Cmat, Cimafunk, Ag Club, and more. Plus, The Blessed Madonna, Idris Elba, Seth Troxler are among the acts...
- 4/23/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Stephen Colletti and Jason Wahler don’t make many public appearances these days. However, the two reality TV stars used to be front and center in pop culture. Laguna Beach and The Hills fans know them from their embattled relationships with Lauren Conrad. Others may recognize them for their forays into acting (Colletti) and public battle with addiction (Wahler).
(L-r) Ashley Wahler, Jason Wahler, Tay Lautner, Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana Amen, Stephen Colletti, and Shane Curran on March 23, 2024 | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
To the excitement of many, Colletti and Wahler attended the first annual Charity Pickleball Tournament. The event benefited the Change Your Brain Foundation and the Lemons Foundation. Hosted by podcaster and wife to Taylor Lautner, Taylor Lautner, the athletic event supported mental health initiatives — something Wahler has been especially vocal about.
(L-r) Tay Lautner, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Tana Amen at The Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport...
(L-r) Ashley Wahler, Jason Wahler, Tay Lautner, Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana Amen, Stephen Colletti, and Shane Curran on March 23, 2024 | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
To the excitement of many, Colletti and Wahler attended the first annual Charity Pickleball Tournament. The event benefited the Change Your Brain Foundation and the Lemons Foundation. Hosted by podcaster and wife to Taylor Lautner, Taylor Lautner, the athletic event supported mental health initiatives — something Wahler has been especially vocal about.
(L-r) Tay Lautner, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Tana Amen at The Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The City Reapers, Cold Hearts and Yng Dreamers can be an important step in a young basketball player’s journey to the NBA. These are the teams of the Overtime Elite basketball league, and audiences can get to know their players on a personal level in “One Shot: Overtime Elite,” the new six part documentary series premiering on Prime Video on Tuesday, Sept. 5. You can watch One Shot: Overtime Elite with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch ‘One Shot: Overtime Elite’ Premiere When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘One Shot: Overtime Elite’ Premiere
The Overtime Elite league attracts 16-20 year-olds from around the world to Atlanta Georgia to show off their skills. This series aims to show the hard work and dedication these young players, their coaches,...
How to Watch ‘One Shot: Overtime Elite’ Premiere When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘One Shot: Overtime Elite’ Premiere
The Overtime Elite league attracts 16-20 year-olds from around the world to Atlanta Georgia to show off their skills. This series aims to show the hard work and dedication these young players, their coaches,...
- 9/5/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Prime Video shared a new teaser for “One Shot: Overtime Elite,” a six-episode, half-hour docuseries slated to premiere Tuesday, Sept. 5.
The series follows the highs and lows of seven of the top basketball players from around the country as they navigate various challenges and grueling training in pursuit of a professional career in the sport. The clip, shared exclusively with TheWrap, highlights NBA rookies Amen and Ausar Thompson.
Amen was named to the All-ote First Team after leading the City Reapers to the championship, where he averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game during the regular season, and was selected #4 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Houston Rockets.
Ausar was named the regular season Mvp and has captured every Mvp award at Ote in its first two seasons. He averaged 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season, which positioned him to be the #5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Detroit Pistons.
The series follows the highs and lows of seven of the top basketball players from around the country as they navigate various challenges and grueling training in pursuit of a professional career in the sport. The clip, shared exclusively with TheWrap, highlights NBA rookies Amen and Ausar Thompson.
Amen was named to the All-ote First Team after leading the City Reapers to the championship, where he averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game during the regular season, and was selected #4 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Houston Rockets.
Ausar was named the regular season Mvp and has captured every Mvp award at Ote in its first two seasons. He averaged 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season, which positioned him to be the #5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Detroit Pistons.
- 8/17/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Season 5 of “Love Island USA” is set to premiere on July 18 exclusively on Peacock, the streamer announced Wednesday.
The fifth season of “Love Island USA” will take place in Fiji with an all-new group of singles. Throughout the season, islanders will compete in challenges, face temptations and forge new relationships. Each week, new episodes will be available for streaming six days a week.
“Love Island USA” stands as Peacock’s most-streamed original reality competition series, heightening the anticipation for the show’s fifth season. David George, Adam Sher, Simon Thomas, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Andy Cadman, Iona Mackenzie and Claudine Parrish serve as executive producers, alongside Tom Gould, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster. The series is produced by ITV Entertainment.
Watch the concept trailer below.
Greenlights
Roku greenlit “Empty Nest Refresh,” a new home renovation series hosted by Liza Koshy and featuring design expert Orlando Soria.
The six-episode...
The fifth season of “Love Island USA” will take place in Fiji with an all-new group of singles. Throughout the season, islanders will compete in challenges, face temptations and forge new relationships. Each week, new episodes will be available for streaming six days a week.
“Love Island USA” stands as Peacock’s most-streamed original reality competition series, heightening the anticipation for the show’s fifth season. David George, Adam Sher, Simon Thomas, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Andy Cadman, Iona Mackenzie and Claudine Parrish serve as executive producers, alongside Tom Gould, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster. The series is produced by ITV Entertainment.
Watch the concept trailer below.
Greenlights
Roku greenlit “Empty Nest Refresh,” a new home renovation series hosted by Liza Koshy and featuring design expert Orlando Soria.
The six-episode...
- 6/23/2023
- by McKinley Franklin and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Breakout Sundance star and rapper Tia Nomore has signed with Range Media Partners for representation in acting and music.
Nomore is the lead in Savannah Leaf’s upcoming A24 drama “Earth Mama,” in which she delivered a critically acclaimed debut feature performance at this year’s Sundance Film Festival as a struggling single mother. Well established in hip hop, Nomore rose to prominence as an artist on the Oakland music scene.
In “Earth Mama,” Nomore stars as expectant mom Gia, who already has two kids in foster care as she anticipates a third. Though she has the support of a tight-knit community in the Bay Area, she faces formidable challenges in reclaiming her family and building a new life. A24, the studio behind the Oscar winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” will release the film on July 7.
The film “aims to represent a situation that’s much broader than Gia,...
Nomore is the lead in Savannah Leaf’s upcoming A24 drama “Earth Mama,” in which she delivered a critically acclaimed debut feature performance at this year’s Sundance Film Festival as a struggling single mother. Well established in hip hop, Nomore rose to prominence as an artist on the Oakland music scene.
In “Earth Mama,” Nomore stars as expectant mom Gia, who already has two kids in foster care as she anticipates a third. Though she has the support of a tight-knit community in the Bay Area, she faces formidable challenges in reclaiming her family and building a new life. A24, the studio behind the Oscar winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” will release the film on July 7.
The film “aims to represent a situation that’s much broader than Gia,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Tristan Thompson’s cheating scandal has rendered reality star Khloe Kardashian with “emotional trauma on the brain”.
Last year, Kardashian, 38, made the shocking discovery that Tristan Thompson, 31, was expecting another baby with another woman, weeks after their surrogate became pregnant with their second child, reports Mirror.co.uk.
In the latest episode of the Kardashian’s Hulu show, sister Kendall encouraged Khloe to have an Mri test to see how her brain was functioning after the ordeal.
According to Mirror.co.uk, Dr. Daniel Amen led the scientific stunt and compared Khloe’s brain with sister Kendall Jenner’s, confirming that Khloe had some recent “emotional trauma”.
The medic instantly noticed some impact, which Khloe quickly pinned down to being a result of a car crash she got into when she was just a teenager. “I went through a car windshield when I was 16, headfirst. I was knocked out and...
Last year, Kardashian, 38, made the shocking discovery that Tristan Thompson, 31, was expecting another baby with another woman, weeks after their surrogate became pregnant with their second child, reports Mirror.co.uk.
In the latest episode of the Kardashian’s Hulu show, sister Kendall encouraged Khloe to have an Mri test to see how her brain was functioning after the ordeal.
According to Mirror.co.uk, Dr. Daniel Amen led the scientific stunt and compared Khloe’s brain with sister Kendall Jenner’s, confirming that Khloe had some recent “emotional trauma”.
The medic instantly noticed some impact, which Khloe quickly pinned down to being a result of a car crash she got into when she was just a teenager. “I went through a car windshield when I was 16, headfirst. I was knocked out and...
- 9/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dark Floors
Written by Pekka Lehtosaari
Directed by Pete Riski
Finland/Iceland, 2008
Commercialism has been a part of the film industry for a very long time. It will continue to be an active part of the film industry until the day comes when there’s no longer a film industry. Movies are made to make money, that’s pretty much a given. Occasionally a movie can have its cake and eat it too; it can be a completely commercial product and still be a fine artistic enterprise as well.
Dark Floors is an example of commercialism gone wrong. It would be wrong to call it Pete Riski’s film, because it’s more the film of the death metal group Lordi than it is that of the Finnish born director. This film came about to cash in on the popularity of Lordi and to try to tap into the apparently...
Written by Pekka Lehtosaari
Directed by Pete Riski
Finland/Iceland, 2008
Commercialism has been a part of the film industry for a very long time. It will continue to be an active part of the film industry until the day comes when there’s no longer a film industry. Movies are made to make money, that’s pretty much a given. Occasionally a movie can have its cake and eat it too; it can be a completely commercial product and still be a fine artistic enterprise as well.
Dark Floors is an example of commercialism gone wrong. It would be wrong to call it Pete Riski’s film, because it’s more the film of the death metal group Lordi than it is that of the Finnish born director. This film came about to cash in on the popularity of Lordi and to try to tap into the apparently...
- 8/13/2014
- by Bill Thompson
- SoundOnSight
On TV this Tuesday: So much good new stuff tonight! New Girl, NCIS (original and Los Angeles-flavored), Private Practice and Tosh.0 all return for a new season; Mindy Kaling’s pet Mindy Project debuts on Fox (joined by friends Ben and Kate); CBS goes to Vegas, baby; and one all-star Dancing couple hits the road. Here are 10 programs to watch for tonight.
8 pm Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars (ABC) | This season’s first results show – during which we’ll wave good-bye to the first all-star couple — features a performance by pop chart darlings Justin Bieber and Pitbull.
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8 pm Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars (ABC) | This season’s first results show – during which we’ll wave good-bye to the first all-star couple — features a performance by pop chart darlings Justin Bieber and Pitbull.
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- 9/25/2012
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Based on the upcoming album of the same name, Stobe Harju's feature film Imaginaerum aims to put the music of Finnish metal act Nightwish on the big screen.The protagonist of the film is a songwriter with an otherworldly imagination. He is an old man who still thinks he's a young boy. While asleep, he travels into his distant past where his dreams of old come back to him mixed to the young boy's world of fantasy and music. In his dreams the old man fights to find the memories most important to him. Readers may recall the Finnish backed horror film Dark Floors from a few years back - that one based on metal band Lordi - and, not surprisingly, this one shares a...
- 4/24/2012
- Screen Anarchy
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