Hank Bradford, the clever stand-up comic who performed a half-dozen times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson before serving a five-year stint as head writer on the program, has died. He was 88.
Bradford died Jan. 18 in Los Angeles, his family announced.
Bradford did uncredited dialogue rewrites on the Burt Reynolds-starring Smokey and the Bandit (1977) — when he got the script, “it wasn’t a comedy,” he revealed to host Mark Malkoff on a 2017 episode of The Carson Podcast — and wrote for such TV shows as M*A*S*H, Private Benjamin and Three’s Company.
The Brooklyn native made his first appearance on the Tonight Show in September 1966 when it was based in New York. He got a spot inside the writers room in 1969, succeeded Marshall Brickman as head writer in 1970 and moved with the show to Burbank in 1972.
Bradford’s role on the fabled NBC late-night program was...
Bradford died Jan. 18 in Los Angeles, his family announced.
Bradford did uncredited dialogue rewrites on the Burt Reynolds-starring Smokey and the Bandit (1977) — when he got the script, “it wasn’t a comedy,” he revealed to host Mark Malkoff on a 2017 episode of The Carson Podcast — and wrote for such TV shows as M*A*S*H, Private Benjamin and Three’s Company.
The Brooklyn native made his first appearance on the Tonight Show in September 1966 when it was based in New York. He got a spot inside the writers room in 1969, succeeded Marshall Brickman as head writer in 1970 and moved with the show to Burbank in 1972.
Bradford’s role on the fabled NBC late-night program was...
- 2/9/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toni Nadal had some interesting things to say about his nephew Rafael Nadal in relation to the other members of the Big Three in a recent interview.
Toni Nadal has been with Rafael Nadal for much of his career, and the Spanish coach saw him win some of his most iconic matches on the Atp Tour. While he hasn't been his coach for a long time, he's still part of the family and sees Nadal fairly often, as well as being in tune with what he does.
He would also often be the one to share some info about his nephew as Nadal himself is notoriously private off the court rarely giving interviews and providing updates on his career only when he deems it necessary. In a recent interview with Clay Tennis , Toni Nadal looked at the legacy of his nephew, comparing it to the transcending one of Roger Federer...
Toni Nadal has been with Rafael Nadal for much of his career, and the Spanish coach saw him win some of his most iconic matches on the Atp Tour. While he hasn't been his coach for a long time, he's still part of the family and sees Nadal fairly often, as well as being in tune with what he does.
He would also often be the one to share some info about his nephew as Nadal himself is notoriously private off the court rarely giving interviews and providing updates on his career only when he deems it necessary. In a recent interview with Clay Tennis , Toni Nadal looked at the legacy of his nephew, comparing it to the transcending one of Roger Federer...
- 7/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney went to New York and appeared on The Tonight Show. The pair were in the city to announce that they had established their company, Apple Corps. McCartney said he had been uneasy for much of the trip, but Lennon said he found the Tonight Show appearance particularly off-putting. He explained why he thought the interview was so embarrassing.
Ed McMahon, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Joe Garagiola | NBCU Photo Bank John Lennon said a ‘Tonight Show’ appearance with Paul McCartney was embarrassing
When Lennon and McCartney appeared on The Tonight Show, regular host Johnny Carson was absent. In his place was guest interviewer Joe Garagiola, a former baseball player. This was Lennon and McCartney’s primary problem with the interview. After the pre-show interview, they raised an issue with the fact that Garagiola would be interviewing them.
“I told them who Joe was, all in the most laudatory terms,...
Ed McMahon, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Joe Garagiola | NBCU Photo Bank John Lennon said a ‘Tonight Show’ appearance with Paul McCartney was embarrassing
When Lennon and McCartney appeared on The Tonight Show, regular host Johnny Carson was absent. In his place was guest interviewer Joe Garagiola, a former baseball player. This was Lennon and McCartney’s primary problem with the interview. After the pre-show interview, they raised an issue with the fact that Garagiola would be interviewing them.
“I told them who Joe was, all in the most laudatory terms,...
- 6/10/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In recent years, monster fans have heard the mighty roar of the radioactive reptile, and the King of the Monsters shows no signs of slowing down, as Netflix and Toho are now teaming up for a new anime Godzilla project.
The Godzilla anime will be released globally on Netflix after a Japanese theatrical release via Toho. An exact release date and trailer have not yet been revealed, but you can check out concept art from the anime below, via the official site.
Press Release: Tokyo, Japan 13 March 2017 - Netflix, the world’s leading Internet television network, today announced an exciting addition to its slate, an original Japanese animation based on the Godzilla character, which will have its exclusive premiere on Netflix worldwide following a Toho theatrical release in Japan.
The first-ever high quality animation of the iconic global monster franchise is set to offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future.
The Godzilla anime will be released globally on Netflix after a Japanese theatrical release via Toho. An exact release date and trailer have not yet been revealed, but you can check out concept art from the anime below, via the official site.
Press Release: Tokyo, Japan 13 March 2017 - Netflix, the world’s leading Internet television network, today announced an exciting addition to its slate, an original Japanese animation based on the Godzilla character, which will have its exclusive premiere on Netflix worldwide following a Toho theatrical release in Japan.
The first-ever high quality animation of the iconic global monster franchise is set to offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future.
- 3/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.
Surprise! On Tuesday night, Jimmy Fallon brought Britney Spears out to read off a list of the pros and cons of dating her. She's recently single -- and apparently "The Tonight Show" audience was filled with people who are already in love with her since they stood and cheered when she showed up. (Jimmy had to remind them it's *his* show.) Jimmy said they created a profile for Britney on Tinder (bio: "This better work, b-tch.") and Britney acted shocked and not too thrilled. Stay to the end to hear her "It's Britney, b-tch" line. Keith Richards was also on "The Tonight Show" and you know the man has stories.
Surprise! On Tuesday night, Jimmy Fallon brought Britney Spears out to read off a list of the pros and cons of dating her. She's recently single -- and apparently "The Tonight Show" audience was filled with people who are already in love with her since they stood and cheered when she showed up. (Jimmy had to remind them it's *his* show.) Jimmy said they created a profile for Britney on Tinder (bio: "This better work, b-tch.") and Britney acted shocked and not too thrilled. Stay to the end to hear her "It's Britney, b-tch" line. Keith Richards was also on "The Tonight Show" and you know the man has stories.
- 9/10/2014
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Tags: Afternoon DelightSarah PaulsonThe Out ListJuno TempleIMDbSerena WilliamsMarcia Gay HardenOlivia MunnRachel Maddow
Good afternoon everyone!
Happy birthday to Ivana Baquero, Diana Taurasi and Robyn!
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images
The trailer for the HBO documentary film The Out List has arrived! This movie is totally going to make me cry.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter Sarah Paulson discussed shooting those disturbing American Horror Story: Asylum scenes.
Juno Temple (Cracks, Jack and Diane) joins forces with Emily Browning and Arrested Development’s Michael Cera for the thriller Magic Magic, which is now available on DVD.
Not surprisingly, Pretty Little Liars made EW’s Summer Must See List.
Tennis superstar Serena Williams graces the cover of Essence and encourages us to love our bodies.
Check out the Season 2 trailer for The Newsroom featuring a stellar Marcia Gay Harden and a violent Olivia Munn. The Newsroom returns to HBO on Sunday,...
Good afternoon everyone!
Happy birthday to Ivana Baquero, Diana Taurasi and Robyn!
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images
The trailer for the HBO documentary film The Out List has arrived! This movie is totally going to make me cry.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter Sarah Paulson discussed shooting those disturbing American Horror Story: Asylum scenes.
Juno Temple (Cracks, Jack and Diane) joins forces with Emily Browning and Arrested Development’s Michael Cera for the thriller Magic Magic, which is now available on DVD.
Not surprisingly, Pretty Little Liars made EW’s Summer Must See List.
Tennis superstar Serena Williams graces the cover of Essence and encourages us to love our bodies.
Check out the Season 2 trailer for The Newsroom featuring a stellar Marcia Gay Harden and a violent Olivia Munn. The Newsroom returns to HBO on Sunday,...
- 6/11/2013
- by Bridget McManus
- AfterEllen.com
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