LENNY Playwright and Screenwriter Julian Barry Dies at 92
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright, screenwriter, and stage performer Julian Barry has died at age 92. Barry is best known for writing the Oscar-nominated script for the 1974 film 'Lenny' about comedian Lenny Bruce, adapted from his Broadway play of the same name.
First Extensive Anthology Of Charlie Watts' Jazz Catalogue Due in June
Across Anthology, these include such greats as his lifelong friend and double bass stalwart Dave Green, saxophonists such as Peter King, Evan Parker and Courtney Pine, trumpeter Gerard Presencer, fellow drum titan Jim Keltner and vocalist and Rolling Stones live band member Bernard Fowler.
CBS News Announces Extensive, Multiplatform Coverage for Super Tuesday
CBS News will provide extensive coverage of the Super Tuesday contests tomorrow, March 3 across all broadcasts and platforms, including three hours of original reporting and up-to-the-minute analysis in primetime on the CBS Television Network. CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 streaming news service, will provide live, comprehensive coverage all day, including the latest results as voters cast their ballots.
Peter King Rides to Work With Andy Reid for This Week's FMIA Column
Peter King rides to work with Kansas City head coach Andy Reid in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIV in this week's edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. King also chats with Chiefs general manager Brett Veach about drafting Patrick Mahomes, and discusses the main storylines surrounding Sunday's 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl.
Falcons and Broncos Kick Off NFL Preseason In Annual Hall Of Fame Game
NBC Sports' 2019 NFL preseason coverage kicks off this Thursday, Aug. 1, when the Atlanta Falcons face the Denver Broncos in the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Denver's Vic Fangio makes his head coaching debut after 32 years as NFL assistant, including spending the past four seasons as Chicago's defensive coordinator, and Broncos rookie QB Drew Lock, a second-round draft pick, is expected to make his NFL preseason debut.
Cam Newton Speaks With Peter King For NBC Sports' FOOTBALL MORNING IN AMERICA
Panthers quarterback and former NFL MVPCam Newton speaks with Peter King about his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery and his new mindset heading into the 2019 season as King continues his training camp tour for Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. In addition, King explains why he thinks Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's holdout will be resolved before the start of the season.
Chicago Bears Host Philadelphia Eagles In NFC Wildcard Matchup This Sunday
NBC's coverage of the NFL Playoffs begins this Sunday, as defensive standout Khalil Mack and the NFC North champion Chicago Bears (12-4) host Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles and the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) from Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Coverage begins with a special edition of Football Night in America at 4 p.m. ET, followed by kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Indianapolis Colts Face The Tennessee Titans In Week 17 Of Sunday Night Football
Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts (9-6) face the Tennessee Titans (9-6) in a “win or go home” Week 17 matchup this week on NBC's Sunday Night Football. The winner of NFL #Game256 will earn the final AFC playoff berth, while the loser will miss the playoffs. Coverage begins with Football Night in America at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET, from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
BWW Review: WINK - Not To be Believed
Playwright Neil Koenigsberg, a founder/partner of PMK PR, must have experienced some pretty outrageous incidents in his tenure at PMK, as well as, in his stints as talent manager and film producer. Koenigsberg has taken probably one of his most far-fetched scenarios to base WINK on. Andrik Ochoa, totally at ease and comfortable on stage, plays the non-binary Wink as a total innocent with no bad attributes whatsoever.
New England Patriots Visit Detroit Lions On NBC's Sunday Night Football
In Week 3 of NBC's Sunday Night Football, QB Tom Brady and the New England Patriots visit QB Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Coverage begins with Football Night in America this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by a new, earlier SNF kickoff time of 8:20 p.m. ET.