Phil Hartman
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Shout! Studios Acquires Home Entertainment and Digital Distribution Rights for PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE (May 13, 2024)
Interview: Annie Sertich Finds A NIGHT OF FAMILY & A Creative Home At The Groundlings (Nov 23, 2022)
BWW Interview: Chatting with Daniel Franzese on musical theatre and his new play 'Italian Mom Loves You!' (May 31, 2022)
Shout! Studios Acquires Home Entertainment and Digital Distribution Rights for PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE (May 13, 2024)
Interview: Annie Sertich Finds A NIGHT OF FAMILY & A Creative Home At The Groundlings (Nov 23, 2022)
BWW Interview: Chatting with Daniel Franzese on musical theatre and his new play 'Italian Mom Loves You!' (May 31, 2022)
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Shout! Studios Acquires Home Entertainment and Digital Distribution Rights for PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE
Shout! Studios announced they have once again acquired worldwide home entertainment, broadcast, and digital distribution rights for Paul Reubens’ groundbreaking TV series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE. Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as well as PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
Shout! Studios announced they have once again acquired worldwide home entertainment, broadcast, and digital distribution rights for Paul Reubens’ groundbreaking TV series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE. Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as well as PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
Interview: Annie Sertich Finds A NIGHT OF FAMILY & A Creative Home At The Groundlings
Adding to their already extensive line-up of impro shows, The Groundlings will be presenting A Night of Family for one-night only December 5, 2022. This show features Main Company member Annie Sertich with three Groundlings alumni Tim Bagley, Michael Hitchcock and Mindy Sterling. I got a chance to pick Annie's creative mind, a long-time Groundling.
Adding to their already extensive line-up of impro shows, The Groundlings will be presenting A Night of Family for one-night only December 5, 2022. This show features Main Company member Annie Sertich with three Groundlings alumni Tim Bagley, Michael Hitchcock and Mindy Sterling. I got a chance to pick Annie's creative mind, a long-time Groundling.
BWW Interview: Chatting with Daniel Franzese on musical theatre and his new play 'Italian Mom Loves You!'
Best known for his roles in Larry Clark's 'Bully', and as Damian in Tina Fey's 'Mean Girls'. Danny is the creator of several live comedy shows including rock opera 'Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera!', and his one-man stand-up performances 'I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess' and 'Yass! You're Amazing!'
Best known for his roles in Larry Clark's 'Bully', and as Damian in Tina Fey's 'Mean Girls'. Danny is the creator of several live comedy shows including rock opera 'Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera!', and his one-man stand-up performances 'I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess' and 'Yass! You're Amazing!'
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues In May With Casting Director Kimberly Hardin
On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Hardin. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.
On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Hardin. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.
Theresa Buchheister, Ryan William Downey and Travis Just Usher The Brick into its New Era
Theresa Buchheister, Ryan William Downey and Travis Just have officially taken the reins at The Brick. As of January 1, 2020 they are ushering The Brick into a new era along with their artistic and curatorial collaborators: Teresa Braun, Phil Hartman, Yuki Kawahisa, Alyse Lamb, Justin Liville, Nicolas Noreña, and Harrison David Rivers. This exciting transition was announced in July, 2019 via The New York Times
Theresa Buchheister, Ryan William Downey and Travis Just have officially taken the reins at The Brick. As of January 1, 2020 they are ushering The Brick into a new era along with their artistic and curatorial collaborators: Teresa Braun, Phil Hartman, Yuki Kawahisa, Alyse Lamb, Justin Liville, Nicolas Noreña, and Harrison David Rivers. This exciting transition was announced in July, 2019 via The New York Times
Watch the New Trailer for Shout! Factory TV's CULT-TASTIC
Shout! Factory TV, the digital entertainment streaming service, is set to launch its first original digital docuseries CULT-TASTIC: TALES FROM THE TRENCHES WITH ROGER AND JULIE CORMAN. Created, written and co-produced by Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway, the 13-part series about the life and work of Roger and Julie Corman, provides viewers an extraordinary look inside the Cormans' cinematic universe and features extensive in-depth interviews. The series will premiere November 15th on Shout! Factory TV's Amazon Prime Video Channel and via Roku Channel's Premium Subscription.
Shout! Factory TV, the digital entertainment streaming service, is set to launch its first original digital docuseries CULT-TASTIC: TALES FROM THE TRENCHES WITH ROGER AND JULIE CORMAN. Created, written and co-produced by Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway, the 13-part series about the life and work of Roger and Julie Corman, provides viewers an extraordinary look inside the Cormans' cinematic universe and features extensive in-depth interviews. The series will premiere November 15th on Shout! Factory TV's Amazon Prime Video Channel and via Roku Channel's Premium Subscription.
Reelz Debuts Two More Original Series Podcasts on PodcastOne
REELZ today announced that two more of its original series are headed to PodcastOne with the launch of Autopsy: The Last Hours of... on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 and Copycat Killers on Thursday, November 21, 2019. New podcasts for episodes of both Autopsy: The Last Hours of... and Copycat Killers will be available every week on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. Both Autopsy: The Last Hours of... and Copycat Killers podcasts were originally slated to debut in 2020 but advanced to this year in response to customer demand based on the success of the network's Murder Made Me Famous podcasts on PodcastOne.
REELZ today announced that two more of its original series are headed to PodcastOne with the launch of Autopsy: The Last Hours of... on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 and Copycat Killers on Thursday, November 21, 2019. New podcasts for episodes of both Autopsy: The Last Hours of... and Copycat Killers will be available every week on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. Both Autopsy: The Last Hours of... and Copycat Killers podcasts were originally slated to debut in 2020 but advanced to this year in response to customer demand based on the success of the network's Murder Made Me Famous podcasts on PodcastOne.
RATINGS: ABC Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with CBS, FOX on Thursday
ABC (4.178 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T1) held onto the top spot on Thursday with a repeat 'Celebrity Family Feud' (4.675 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #2) and the two-hour special 'The Last Days of Phil Hartman' (3.929 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T3).
ABC (4.178 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T1) held onto the top spot on Thursday with a repeat 'Celebrity Family Feud' (4.675 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #2) and the two-hour special 'The Last Days of Phil Hartman' (3.929 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T3).
ABC News Presents a Two-Hour Television Event on the Life and Tragic Death of Legendary Actor Phil Hartman Sept. 19
Phil Hartman is best known for his iconic impersonations of Bill Clinton in countless “Saturday Night Live” skits, voicing Troy McClure on “The Simpsons” and starring in the sitcom “NewsRadio.” Despite his professional success, Hartman's personal life was far from perfect. In the early hours of May 28, 1998, Phil's wife, Brynn, fatally shot him before she died by suicide. Now, over 20 years after their deaths, a two-hour ABC News television event details Phil's life, legacy and tragic murder. The news special features an exclusive interview with Gregory Omdahl, Brynn's brother, speaking out to set the record straight about his sister; exclusive Hartman family home videos that give a rare look into the lives of one of Hollywood's most intriguing couples; and a never-before-seen interview with Phil. “The Last Days of Phil Hartman” airs Thursday, Sept. 19 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
Phil Hartman is best known for his iconic impersonations of Bill Clinton in countless “Saturday Night Live” skits, voicing Troy McClure on “The Simpsons” and starring in the sitcom “NewsRadio.” Despite his professional success, Hartman's personal life was far from perfect. In the early hours of May 28, 1998, Phil's wife, Brynn, fatally shot him before she died by suicide. Now, over 20 years after their deaths, a two-hour ABC News television event details Phil's life, legacy and tragic murder. The news special features an exclusive interview with Gregory Omdahl, Brynn's brother, speaking out to set the record straight about his sister; exclusive Hartman family home videos that give a rare look into the lives of one of Hollywood's most intriguing couples; and a never-before-seen interview with Phil. “The Last Days of Phil Hartman” airs Thursday, Sept. 19 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
The Groundlings Theatre & School To Be Honored At 5th Annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival
The fifth annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF), taking place May 22 through 26, is pleased to announce this year's Sierra Spirit Award honoree and Closing Night film.
The fifth annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF), taking place May 22 through 26, is pleased to announce this year's Sierra Spirit Award honoree and Closing Night film.
New Date Announced For REVEREND JACKSON REGRETS AT Feinstein's 54 Below
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Brian Charles Rooney joins the new musical Reverend Jackson Regrets on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 9:30pm. Brian Charles Rooney, critically acclaimed for his performances in Roundabout's Broadway production of The Three-Penny Opera smash off-Broadway hit Bedbugs and winner of the New York Music Festival award for outstanding actor for his portrayal of Lee/Miss Blanche in Miss Blanche Tells It All, will play Reverend Vernon Jackson (Just like the 7 Train subway stop) in the pre Off- Broadway concert presentation of Reverend Jackson Regrets, an exciting evening featuring the songs of this 2017 Midtown Musical Theatre Festival Best Production winner. In 2008, Reverend Vermon Jackon's Religious Broadcasting Network in Lynchburg Va. presented the "Gay No More Telethon for Reparative Therapy."
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Brian Charles Rooney joins the new musical Reverend Jackson Regrets on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 9:30pm. Brian Charles Rooney, critically acclaimed for his performances in Roundabout's Broadway production of The Three-Penny Opera smash off-Broadway hit Bedbugs and winner of the New York Music Festival award for outstanding actor for his portrayal of Lee/Miss Blanche in Miss Blanche Tells It All, will play Reverend Vernon Jackson (Just like the 7 Train subway stop) in the pre Off- Broadway concert presentation of Reverend Jackson Regrets, an exciting evening featuring the songs of this 2017 Midtown Musical Theatre Festival Best Production winner. In 2008, Reverend Vermon Jackon's Religious Broadcasting Network in Lynchburg Va. presented the "Gay No More Telethon for Reparative Therapy."
Brian Charles Rooney Joins REVEREND JACKSON REGRETS in Concert
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Brian Charles Rooney joins the new musical Reverend Jackson Regrets on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 9:30pm.
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Brian Charles Rooney joins the new musical Reverend Jackson Regrets on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 9:30pm.
REVEREND JACKSON REGRETS Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
In 2008, Reverend Vernon Jackson's Religious Broadcasting Network in Lynchburg Va. televised 'The Gay No More' Telethon for Conversion Therapy. The goal: raise money to turn as many homosexuals straight as possible by the Rapture or the 2014 Winter Olympics. Whichever comes first. But now, a decade later, he has seen the error of his ways and wants to apologize.
In 2008, Reverend Vernon Jackson's Religious Broadcasting Network in Lynchburg Va. televised 'The Gay No More' Telethon for Conversion Therapy. The goal: raise money to turn as many homosexuals straight as possible by the Rapture or the 2014 Winter Olympics. Whichever comes first. But now, a decade later, he has seen the error of his ways and wants to apologize.
BWW Interview: Post-SNL, OLDER & WIDER Julia Sweeney's Comedy Rules
Funny lady Julia Sweeney brings her latest one-woman show JULIA SWEENEY: OLDER & WIDER to the Geffen's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater stage for a limited comedy engagement February 5 through February 10, 2019. I had the pleasure of delving into the comedic genius of this Saturday Night Live/The Groundlings alumnus, getting some very insightful responses.
Funny lady Julia Sweeney brings her latest one-woman show JULIA SWEENEY: OLDER & WIDER to the Geffen's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater stage for a limited comedy engagement February 5 through February 10, 2019. I had the pleasure of delving into the comedic genius of this Saturday Night Live/The Groundlings alumnus, getting some very insightful responses.
BWW Interview: Greg Kanaga - A Drummer For All Times
With drumming chops more lethal than most drummers one-third of his age, Greg Kanaga holds court with his bandmates Matthew Loren Cohen and Larry Treadwell making kick-ass music for The Groundlings Friday/Saturday night shows (Next Friday/Saturday night show GROUNDLINGS MIX TAPE opens November 2, 2018). It was only a matter of time before I caught up with Greg to pick his musical brain, as I had already interviewed Matthew and Larry earlier.
With drumming chops more lethal than most drummers one-third of his age, Greg Kanaga holds court with his bandmates Matthew Loren Cohen and Larry Treadwell making kick-ass music for The Groundlings Friday/Saturday night shows (Next Friday/Saturday night show GROUNDLINGS MIX TAPE opens November 2, 2018). It was only a matter of time before I caught up with Greg to pick his musical brain, as I had already interviewed Matthew and Larry earlier.
BALLS' ON Comes to Hollywood Fringe
A One Woman Show by Katt Balsan, directed by the late Gary Austin, Founder and Original Artistic Director of The Groundlings, Produced by E.R. Ruiz, "Balls' ON" will take you on a journey from France to America with a medley of 25 different characters brought to life through Katt's real life adventures!
A One Woman Show by Katt Balsan, directed by the late Gary Austin, Founder and Original Artistic Director of The Groundlings, Produced by E.R. Ruiz, "Balls' ON" will take you on a journey from France to America with a medley of 25 different characters brought to life through Katt's real life adventures!
Reelz Announces Summer 2018 Slate with New Specials, A New True Crime Series and Premiere Dates
REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three new Behind Closed Doors specials with host Natalie Morales showing viewers the incredible stories of Phil Hartman, Paul Walker and the wildly popular movie musical Grease which marks its 40th anniversary in June. Additional specials include a never-before-seen look at daring prison breaks in Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes and the two part Ted Bundy: Serial Monster about the riveting real story behind the madman who some experts estimate had more than 100 victims.
REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three new Behind Closed Doors specials with host Natalie Morales showing viewers the incredible stories of Phil Hartman, Paul Walker and the wildly popular movie musical Grease which marks its 40th anniversary in June. Additional specials include a never-before-seen look at daring prison breaks in Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes and the two part Ted Bundy: Serial Monster about the riveting real story behind the madman who some experts estimate had more than 100 victims.
REELZ Announces Summer 2018 Slate with New Programming As Part of Its Growing Commitment to Original Programming
REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three new Behind Closed Doors specials with host Natalie Morales showing viewers the incredible stories of Phil Hartman, Paul Walker and the wildly popular movie musical Grease which marks its 40th anniversary in June. Additional specials include a never-before-seen look at daring prison breaks in Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes and the two part Ted Bundy: Serial Monster about the riveting real story behind the madman who some experts estimate had more than 100 victims.
REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three new Behind Closed Doors specials with host Natalie Morales showing viewers the incredible stories of Phil Hartman, Paul Walker and the wildly popular movie musical Grease which marks its 40th anniversary in June. Additional specials include a never-before-seen look at daring prison breaks in Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes and the two part Ted Bundy: Serial Monster about the riveting real story behind the madman who some experts estimate had more than 100 victims.
Sinbad to Bring Standup Act to SOPAC Next Month
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time, actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. He will bring his comedic talents to the South Orange Performing Arts Center today, November 9 at 7:30PM.
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time, actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. He will bring his comedic talents to the South Orange Performing Arts Center today, November 9 at 7:30PM.
Sinbad to Bring Standup Act to SOPAC Next Month
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time, actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. He will bring his comedic talents to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30PM.
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time, actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. He will bring his comedic talents to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30PM.
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