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The team heads to a college to investigate the murders of students on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season six episode 13, “Greek Tragedy.” Directed by Ludo Littee from a script by Ryan Causey, episode 13 will air on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Dylan McDermott leads the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott. Season six also stars Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.

“Greek Tragedy” Plot: When two sorority sisters are found stabbed to death in their off-campus home, the Fugitive Task Force heads to Virginia to hunt down the suspect before more killings occur. Meanwhile, Hana agrees to meet with Ethan after he asks her for help with his latest troubles.

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Wendy Moniz (Yellowstone) reprises her role as Judge April Brooks from seasons three and four on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season six episode 12. Directed by Sharon Lewis from a script by Elizabeth Rinehart, episode 12 will air on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Dylan McDermott leads the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott. Season six also stars Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.

“68 Seconds” Plot: Remy calls in the Fugitive Task Force after ex-girlfriend judge April Brooks is assaulted by a serial rapist. Meanwhile, Remy decides to take the next step in his relationship with Abby after her case in New York winds down.

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Steven Williams reprises his role as Ray Cannon Sr. on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season six episode 11. Directed by Milena Govich from a script by Wendy West and Bryce Cracknell, episode 11 – “Do You Realize??” – will air on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Dylan McDermott leads the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott. Season six also stars Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.

“Do You Realize??” Plot: The Fugitive Task Force is sent on a hunt in Philadelphia to investigate a double homicide and the abduction of a 14-year-old girl in the foster care system. Meanwhile, Ray’s father is hospitalized after an accident while helping out around the house.

Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott...

The task force searches for sadistic killers on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season six episode 10, “Ars Moriendi.” Directed by Ken Girotti from a script by David Hudgins, episode 10 will air on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Dylan McDermott leads the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott. Season six also stars Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.

“Ars Moriendi” Plot: After witnessing a murder in broad daylight, the Fugitive Task Force must hunt down a team of killers competing in a twisted online game. Meanwhile, Remy and Abby struggle to get on the same page.

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Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 6 episode 9

CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted returns after a month-long break with season six episode nine, “Moving On.” Episode nine, directed by Jon Cassar, finds the team called on to investigate fires. “Moving On” will air on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Dylan McDermott leads the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott. Season six also stars Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.

“Moving On” Plot: The Fugitive Task Force investigates a series of deadly fires involving the descendants of those who caused the infamous 1985 Move bombing in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Nina’s sister turns to her in a time of need.

Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon, Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott,...

The Fugitive Task Force finds itself facing friction from all sides in “The Electric Company,” the upcoming episode of FBI: Most Wanted. While pursuing a suspected serial killer in Virginia, the team butts heads with local law enforcement, adding another extra difficulty to their already complicated pursuit. This isn’t just another procedural where the feds […]

FBI: Most Wanted “The Electric Company”...

On Tuesday December 17 2024, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series FBI: Most Wanted!

The Electric Company Season 6 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “FBI: Most Wanted,” titled “The Electric Company,” promises to deliver another thrilling installment in the series. This episode will see the Fugitive Task Force as they work tirelessly to track down some of the most dangerous criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list. As always, the team faces high stakes and intense pressure as they race against time.

In “The Electric Company,” the team investigates a series of crimes linked to a notorious group known for their elaborate heists and violent tactics. The criminals have been evading capture for some time, and the task force must use all their skills and resources to bring them to justice. Viewers can expect suspenseful moments as the agents gather clues and piece together the suspects’ movements.

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FBI: Most Wanted fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 6 Episode 8 episode titled The Electric Company!

Find out everything you need to know about the The Electric Company episode of FBI: Most Wanted, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

FBI: Most Wanted The Electric Company Season 6 Episode 8 Preview

The upcoming episode of “FBI: Most Wanted,” titled “The Electric Company,” promises to deliver another thrilling installment in the series. Set to air on CBS at 10:00 Pm on December 17, 2024, this episode will showcase the Fugitive Task Force as they continue their relentless pursuit of notorious criminals featured on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list.

In “The Electric Company,” the team faces a particularly challenging case that tests their skills and resolve. As they delve into the criminal underworld, they will uncover a web of deception and danger.

The upcoming episode of “FBI: Most Wanted,” titled “The Electric Company,” promises to deliver intense action and gripping drama. Set to air on December 17, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on CBS, this episode continues the thrilling journey of the Fugitive Task Force as they pursue some of the most dangerous criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list.

In “The Electric Company,” the team faces a challenging case that tests their skills and resolve. The episode dives into the lives of notorious criminals, showcasing the lengths they go to evade capture. Viewers can expect high-stakes encounters and clever tactics as the task force works tirelessly to track down their targets. The episode highlights the dedication and teamwork required in law enforcement, making it a compelling watch for fans of the series.

As the tension builds, the Fugitive Task Force must rely on their instincts and expertise to bring criminals to justice. With unexpected twists and turns,...

Actor Morgan Freeman is best known for his role as Red in The Shawshank Redemption. However, he has also played a variety of roles that have become a staple in pop culture, such as Lucius Fox in The Dark Knight trilogy, Nelson Mandela in Invictus, and Hoke Colburn in Driving Miss Daisy.

While he finally won the Oscar for Million Dollar Baby, Freeman named his first-ever Oscar-nominated role as Fast Black in Street Smart as his favorite. Freeman reportedly called the Christopher Reeve starrer his breakout role. Despite it being his favorite performance, Freeman admitted that he would never do something like that again.

Morgan Freeman Called His Role In Street Smart His Best A still from Invictus | Credits: Warner Bros.

Morgan Freeman has played everything from a boxing coach, a scientist, and a prisoner, to God himself. Known for his deep, narrative voice, Freeman became a pop cultural icon...

Want proof this is not The Bad Place? The Morning Show is bringing William Jackson Harper on for Season 4, sources confirm to TVLine. (Frozen yogurt all around!)

The Good Place alum will play Ben, described as “the network’s self-assured and innovative Head of Sports.” Update: TVLine hears that the character originally was conceived as gay but The Powers That Be eventually took him in a different direction.

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Morgan Freeman once quoted the nautical saying “long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past” to describe his acting career. He meant that it took him along time to achieve success in the acting profession but he hoped his long struggle would mean his career would last and not prove to be just a flash in the pan. His career has lasted and Freeman has had a nearly 30-year film career in major movies.

Freeman’s career started on the New York stage in the musical theater when he took over the role of Rudy the Maître d’ of the restaurant where the famous title number is performed. He was part of the groundbreaking moment when Pearl Bailey led an all-black cast into the production which had been running for years with white performers.

In the 1970s Freeman appeared for seven years and 680 episodes of the children’s television series “The Electric Company.

Marvel characters were depicted in live-action media long before the MCU, contributing to the genre's early days and setting the foundation for today's superhero movies. Some early live-action debuts may not measure up to the MCU, but they played a significant role in turning Marvel's iconic comic book heroes into household names. Some of these early live-action debuts may be outdated by today's standards, but they still deserve recognition for their pioneering efforts.

The MCU may have revolutionized the Superhero genre in TV and cinema, but plenty of Marvel characters were depicted in live-action media way earlier than you might think. In fact, some of Earth's Mightiest Heroes were present on-screen even around the same time as the first-ever comic books. It may have taken 80 years to perfect the formula, but superhero movies and TV shows were a large part of mid-20th-century entertainment - even if noticeably less prolific.

Josh Segarra is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Hector Ruiz in the children’s television show The Electric Company, Billy Cepeda in the comedy series Sirens, and Adrian Chase in the popular CW superhero show Arrow.

Josh Segarra Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Segarra was born on June 3, 1986 (Josh Segarra age: 37) in Longwood, Florida. He is of Puerto Rican origin and is fluent in Spanish.

When he was younger, Segarra found his voice by singing in the Pentecostal church. However, his desire was to train himself to become a professional wrestler.

Segarra attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated in 2008.

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In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Segarra revealed one of his favorite experiences acting when he was little.

“When I was in the eighth grade,” Segarra recalled. “I did a community theater production of The Wizard of Oz...

Witnessing an actor adeptly shift between comedy and drama genres is a true audience delight, especially when that actor is closely associated with one particular style. Navigating the comedy domain can be challenging for dramatic actors due to its intricate demands on timing. Comedic performers must comprehend the humor of a situation, while deliberately playing against it, to present a genuine portrayal and nail the joke. While live stage performances benefit from immediate audience reactions, on-screen actors encounter a tougher challenge, lacking the energy from the audience.

The iconic actor and comedian, Carol Burnett, once said "Comedy is tragedy plus time," which highlights how humor finds its origins in hardships (and makes it easier for comedic actors to embrace dramatic roles). Viewers were shocked when Bryan Cranston, the goofy dad from Malcolm in the Middle, transitioned seamlessly into the drug lord Walter White. Similarly, Jason Bateman smoothly transitioned from the...

In the 20 years of its existence, Shout! Factory has expanded from home entertainment releases into music and theatrical distribution, working with filmmakers as diverse as John Carpenter, Mel Brooks, Roger Corman and Shekhar Kapur. Now, in recognition of its growing mandate, the company is changing its name to Shout! Studios.

The switch marks a two-decade transformation that occurred in a counterintuitively subdued fashion given the company’s emphatic moniker, but perfectly reflects its pedigreed but unassuming origins.

“It was impossible to come up with a name,” says Shout! CEO Garson Foos, who formed the company with his older brother Richard and Bob Emmer, fellow Rhino Records alums. “We wanted something active, and Shout! hearkened back to our music roots with the Isley Brothers song.”

Over the years, Shout! has become a standard bearer — indeed, a factory — for high-quality, bonus-material-rich home video releases, offering filmmakers not only a format that enshrines their work,...

Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress best known for her comedic roles in films such as Legally Blonde, Best in Show and A Cinderella Story. She has also had memorable roles on the television series 2 Broke Girls, Joey and Seinfeld.

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Coolidge began her career as a regular on the NBC sketch comedy series The Electric Company from 1989 to 1991. She then moved on to appear in numerous movies, including American Pie, Down to Earth, Bad Teacher and Click. She was even nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Bobbie Morganstern, the mother of Rachel Green (played by Jennifer Aniston), on Friends.

Coolidge has also done voice acting work in many animated shows, including Clone High and King of the Hill. In addition to acting, Coolidge has written two books – The Joys of Life: At Home and On the...

Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of the beloved, long-running educational children's show "Sesame Street," has died. Sesame Workshop, the organization he originally founded as The Children's Television Workshop in 1968, shared the news of his passing via Twitter today. The former psychologist and pioneer in educational television was 93.

"Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of our esteemed and beloved co-founder Lloyd N. Morrisett, Ph.D., who died at the age of 93," the Sesame Workshop page shared, along with a sweet photo of Morrisett being hugged by a puppet version of himself.

Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of our esteemed and beloved co-founder Lloyd N. Morrisett, PhD, who died at the age of 93. pic.twitter.com/I9cSez95Px

— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) January 23, 2023

Morrisett changed the course of television history in the late 1960s when he and his close friend Joan Ganz Cooney co-founded The Children's Television Workshop, a non-profit that the pair created...

Lloyd Morrisett, the co-founder of Sesame Street whose curiosity about whether television could serve as a tool to teach children was piqued when he observed his young daughter staring at a TV test pattern, has died. He was 93.

Morrisett’s death was reported by Sesame Workshop. No details of his death were immediately available.

Morrisett, then an experimental educator for the nonprofit Carnegie Corp. of New York, and Joan Ganz Cooney, a producer for a New York public TV station, were the driving forces behind the Children’s Television Workshop, which began in March 1968.

Out of that, Sesame Street debuted on Nov. 10, 1969, reaching more than half of the nation’s 12 million 3- to 5-year-olds in its first season.

At a dinner party hosted by Cooney and her husband in their Manhattan apartment in February 1966, Morrisett, who had a background in psychology, told a story about waking up early on a...

Morgan Freeman is one of cinema's most beloved wise authority figures, but while many believe he's played the President of the United States many times, he really hasn't. Freeman first rose to fame as part of PBS' children's series The Electric Company during the '70s. Despite working steadily in the years that followed, it was his acclaimed turn in Christopher Reeve thriller Street Smart that made his career. From there, he went on to appear in Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Seven and many other defining hits.

Freeman is often cast as mentor figures, who dispense sage advice or wisdom. It helps that his height and voice make him perfect for such roles. From Shawshank Redemption's Red to the Dark Knight trilogy or even Lucy, the veteran actor has this market covered. Bruce Almighty took this to the logical conclusion, casting Freeman as God, who imbues Jim Carrey...

Through a statement by her publicist Judith A. Moose, it’s been revealed that Irene Cara, the singer and actress who was launched to stardom by the 1980 film Fame, passed away at the age of 63. Moose noted that Cara passed away in her Florida home and the cause of death is currently unknown.

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Moose added that sharing this news is “the absolute worst part of being a publicist,” and requested that fans respect the privacy of her family but also share their memories of the singer online.

This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans.

The Oscar-winning singer and actor Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. Best known for singing the theme songs for "Fame" and "Flashdance," which launched her to public recognition in the '80s, the performer's death was announced by her publicist, Judith A. Moose, on Twitter (via Variety). The cause of death is currently unknown.

Growing up in the Bronx, Cara's parents picked up on her musical talents and encouraged them. "I started working — singing and dancing with my father's band in nightclubs by the time I was seven years old. I even did my first few albums as a child," Cara shared in an interview with Songwriter Universe. "By the time I was nine, I had an album out in Spanish and another one with the Harlem Children's Choir where we sang Christmas carols."

She started out on the PBS children's show "The Electric Company" and the Broadway show,...

Irene Cara, the actress and singer who starred in the 1980 movie “Fame” and then won an Oscar for co-writing the title track to the 1983 hit “Flashdance,” has died in her Florida home at age 63.

“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” publicist Judith A. Moose wrote. “Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available.

Born Irene Cara Escalar in the Bronx borough of New York City to a Puerto Rican father and a Cuban-American mother, she learned to play piano by ear at an early age and soon was taking lessons in music and dance. She was soon making appearances on Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show” and became a regular on PBS’ “The Electric Company” in the early 1970s.

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Sean Penn has a date with the Television Academy on Nov. 16.

The actor, filmmaker and founder of Community Organized Relief Effort (Core) will be feted with a Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the organization’s Hall of Fame event. Held at TV Academy headquarters at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, the event serves as the induction ceremony for new members into the Hall of Fame.

This year, six new members will take a turn in the spotlight, including Debbie Allen, Ken Burns, Bob Daly, Robert L. Johnson, Rita Moreno and Donald A. Morgan. The Hall of Fame honors small-screen legends “who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.”

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Six television legends will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame on November 16. Those chosen for the 26th ceremony are: Debbie Allen, Ken Burns, Bob Daly, Robert L. Johnson, Rita Moreno and Donald A. Morgan. In addition, actor Sean Penn will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. The event will be held in North Hollywood at the Saban Media Center.

The Hall of Fame event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center and includes the unveiling of new busts of previous inductees, the induction of the 2022 Hall of Fame recipients, and the presentation of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.

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The first induction was held in 1984 and it’s been an annual tradition almost every year. That class of legends consisted of actress/executive Lucille Ball, actor/comedian Milton Berle, writer Paddy Chayefsky,...

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Thanks to the wonder of the internet, you can now learn about huge San Diego Comic-Con announcements the second they happen. However, the one aspect of the con that remains tricky is landing the exclusive collectibles that have become as important to Sdcc as all the news that comes out of it.

You could very easily bankrupt yourself trying to track down all the limited-edition comics, collectibles, ephemera, and other merch that is available at the con each year on the secondary market. In fact, the demand for these things is so high that it’s hard to get what you want even if you are in attendance at the show. Fortunately, none of this expense is your concern right now. Instead, let’s take you to Comic-Cons past for an exploration of the greatest Sdcc exclusives ever. On second thought, you probably will want...

Rita Moreno celebrates her 90th birthday on December 11. As luck would have it, that’s just one day after the Steven Spielberg remake of “West Side Story” opens nationwide. She won an Oscar as a supporting actress for the original almost 60 years ago and now returns in a new role and as executive producer.

Few performers have had such a varied and successful career as this dynamic triple-threat. The talented actress, singer and dancer is one of only 16 artists to achieve Egot status and one of 23 to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting and one of only two people (with Helen Hayes) to accomplish both.

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Moreno was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico in 19831 and moved with her mother to New York City as a small child. By the age of 13, she had her first Broadway role and, before long, she and her mother headed to Hollywood.

The Puerto Rican-born star of the first West Side Story movie reflects on her life, career and traumas in this warm documentary salute

This televisual but still touching documentary tribute to actor Rita Moreno, who turns 90 this month, is released in the UK as a warm-up act to Steven Spielberg’s new film version of West Side Story coming out next month. Moreno is probably most famous for playing Anita in the 1961 film version of the musical, in a zesty, broad performance in which she whips the voluminous folds of her lilac party dress while singing America. It was a turn that earned her the best supporting actress Oscar, and she will be in Spielberg’s new version, too, but Rita-as-Anita in the lilac dress will probably remain the image that most often comes to mind when her name is mentioned.

Director Mariem Pérez Riera celebrates a career that had...

There is an excellent chance the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home will feature several versions of Spidey from past iterations — but the original actor to play the web-slinger on TV will not be among them. And he is somewhat disappointed about it.

Nicholas Hammond starred as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the 1970s television show The Amazing Spider-Man, based on the iconic Marvel Comics character. And while technically the first U.S. live-action version of Spider-Man appeared in Children’s Television Workshop series The Electric Company, Hammond’s Spidey was the first with storylines.

Talking from his home in Sydney, the celebrated stage and ...

There is an excellent chance the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home will feature several versions of Spidey from past iterations — but the original actor to play the web-slinger on TV will not be among them. And he is somewhat disappointed about it.

Nicholas Hammond starred as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the 1970s television show The Amazing Spider-Man, based on the iconic Marvel Comics character. And while technically the first U.S. live-action version of Spider-Man appeared in Children’s Television Workshop series The Electric Company, Hammond’s Spidey was the first with storylines.

Talking from his home in Sydney, the celebrated stage and ...

In terms of his career, Morgan Freeman was definitely what you would call a late bloomer. Though he usually found enough roles to be able to pay the bills — including his now-legendary appearances on the kids’ show The Electric Company — he didn’t land his first starring role in a Hollywood movie until he […]

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Rita Moreno may be turning 90 in December, but the actor dreads the thought of being typecast as a woman over a certain age.

“Why should I have to play a grandmother simply because I’m old? Can I be a lawyer? A scientist? So far, the answer is … not so much,” she says wistfully. “Hollywood suffers in a profound way from ageism.”

Moreno has made a career — one that spans seven decades of memorable stage and screen roles in “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Electric Company,” “The Ritz” and “One Day at a Time” — out of defying expectations and breaking barriers. In 1961, she became the first, and still only, Hispanic woman to win an acting Academy Award, for her turn as Anita in “West Side Story.

Morgan Freeman is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, with credits in over 100 films. Despite his extensive filmography, Freeman actually got his start in film relatively late in his career. A frequent stage performer and star of the PBS children's show "The Electric Company," Freeman landed key breakout roles throughout the '80s that launched him into stardom.

Freeman works consistently and is very reliable. Even in weaker films, Freeman rarely gives a bad performance, and is usually a highlight -- sometimes, the only one. He's a very generous actor; Freeman isn't opposed to taking on smaller parts, and is often able to elevate his co-stars....

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This review of “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It” was first published at the film’s premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

For Puerto Rican goddess Rita Moreno, one of the greatest performers — Latina or otherwise — ever to devour our screens with her scintillating talent, the measure of that greatness rests in her career longevity running parallel with integrity. The pedestal of hard-earned success from which she now gazes at Hollywood and its perfidious antics was, at least in the early years, built on perseverance amidst dissatisfaction.

Director Mariem Pérez Riera’s definitive documentary on everything that has colored Moreno’s worldview in nearly nine decades, “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It,” opens with the dazzling, and often deceiving, glory of her trophies and accolades as she prepares for a Cuban-themed birthday party. As soon as the beloved Egot winner enters the frame,...

“Hey you guys!!!” And at the risk of either being non-inclusive or sexist, “you gals, too”! There’s a new feature-length documentary arriving in theatres this weekend that certainly breaks the preconceived notions of what many consider “film homework”. Yes, there are a considerable amount of “talking heads”, but the movie is far from “dull and dry”. Now, that’s due in large part to the doc’s subject matter (hence all those “talkers” on camera). This is a prime example of this film genre’s popular “subset”, the “show biz” documentary. Last year saw two great entertainment profiles on the Go-Go’s, the Bee Gees, and Natalie Wood. Now, this look at the life and career of one of the latter’s co-stars will no doubt earn similar accolades this year (along with another out today). Speaking of accolades, this lady’s amassed so many, even joining the elite group known as EGOTs.

From Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” drowning out an announcer to Rita Moreno walking on to the theme of “The Electric Company,” the ‘70s childrens’ TV show in which she starred, there was never any question who was behind the ones and twos at the Oscars on Sunday night: Questlove, Roots co-founder and drummer, musical director of both the Oscars and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” director of the forthcoming “Summer of Soul” documentary and a walking music Wikipedia.

While his thumbprint was obvious in virtually every music cue on the show, his influence was also obvious in at least one point of the show. Deep into the second hour, the otherwise very serious show made a turn toward humor when several actors were subjected to an Oscar-music trivia quiz conducted by actor Lil Rel Howery, but showing the kind of knowledge that Questlove can rattle off the...

Whatever you think you know about Rita Moreno, you barely know the half of it. A lively and illuminating new documentary about the incomparable actress, singer, and dancer proves that no matter how hard any person or industry tries to pigeonhole Rita Moreno, she will surprise at every skirt-flipping turn. The Puerto Rican-American icon may forever be remembered as Anita in “West Side Story,” for which she became the first Latina to win an Oscar, but “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It” reveals much more about her mind-blowing seven-decade career in show business. And from her beginnings in the studio system as a teenager to breaking barriers as a woman of color in Hollywood — it was no cakewalk.

At a breezy but jam-packed 89 minutes, “Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It” follows Moreno’s life chronologically, and if some chapters feel brief it...

Rita Moreno’s most indelible screen moment, which had her and a “West Side Story” ensemble sizing up the pros and cons of their adopted U.S. homeland, remains an eternally clever musical argument over whether “America” is a dream or nightmare for immigrants, settling in at a 50/50 split. The balance is skewed more along the lines of 80/20, in favor of dream, for the star herself in “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It.” Premiering at Sundance, the documentary from the theatrical wing of “American Masters” cheerfully jumps from one heartening career reinvention to the next, with sobering lulls to ponder what an even more prolific filmography she might have had without profligate racism and sexism standing in her path.

The list of executive producers includes longtime pal and partner-in-social-consciousness Norman Lear, as well as the man who’s followed in Moreno’s footsteps as the...

In the past decade or so, Rita Moreno has received multiple lifetime achievement awards, and would probably receive even more — except that she’s too busy working.

The actress, who turns 89 on Dec. 11, is one of the few people to win an Egot: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. She’s also received the 2004 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the 2009 National Medal of Arts, 2013 SAG Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors in 2015, and a Peabody Career Achievement in 2019, to name a few.

But she has no intention of resting on her laurels. In “Rita Moreno: A Memoir,” she expresses frustration at not working more. “I still feel that way!” she told Variety shortly after the book came out in 2013. She is always busy: If it’s not film, “I do theater, I do television, concerts, I do talks, lectures, I do a lot of fundraising as a performer.”

Her 70-year career covers the spectrum of entertainment,...

Willliam Jackson Harper is set to lead “Love Life” Season 2 at HBO Max, Variety has learned.

Season 2 will be set in New York City and focus on Harper’s character as he comes out of a years-long relationship with the woman he thought was going to be his person. The rug pulled out from under him, he is plunged back into the search for the romantic fulfillment that he thought he had already found. Season 1 star and series executive producer Anna Kendrick will make appearances in the season, reprising the role of Darby.

Harper is best known for his role as Chidi Anagonye in the critically acclaimed NBC comedy “The Good Place,” which came to an end after four seasons earlier this year. His other TV roles include shows like “Jack Ryan,” “The Breaks,” “Person of Interest,” and “The Electric Company.” He is also set to appear in Barry Jenkins...

Six months after NBC’s “The Good Place” aired its finale, the Television Academy announced nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards and, in the process, celebrated the series with six nods, including recognition for Outstanding Comedy Series, as well as a nomination — his first — for William Jackson Harper as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

By the time Harper was cast as Chidi Anagonye, the show’s anxious ethical expert and moral philosopher, the actor had been bouncing around Hollywood for nearly a decade, with guest appearances on “High Maintenance,” “Person of Interest,” as well a stint on “The Electric Company.” But with his casting on “The Good Place,” Harper was suddenly centerstage on a beloved new series from a cherished TV creator. It was enough to turn his life upside down. Theoretically.

See, Harper isn’t like Chidi. A far cry from his character’s overwhelming neuroticism, in a recent interview with IndieWire,...

There are plenty of superstars on television, but only a few icons. Let’s make it clear: Rita Moreno is one of those icons. For kids of my generation, we first knew her as the lady who screamed “Hey you guys!” at the start of PBS’ “The Electric Company.” My parents, of course, knew her as the spitfire in 1961’s “West Side Story.” Now, my kids know her as Lydia, the outspoken grandmother on “One Day at a Time.”

I’ve known Rita Moreno as a legend since the moment I knew what the word meant. Yet that didn’t prepare me for the raucous phone call I had with her early in the Covid-19 pandemic. With production halted on “One Day,” Moreno was back at her house in the Bay Area when I called to get her picks for Variety’s “TV Guilty Pleasure” feature.

Moreno is 88, and was...

Prolific standup comedian John Mulaney last filmed a special for Comedy Central in 2012. Now he’s coming back…and he’s bringing some friends.

Comedy Central announced today that it has reached a deal with Mulaney to produce two more John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch specials for the network, rather than the project’s native Netflix. Mulaney will return as the star and executive producer of both specials. One special will be holiday themed and will reunite the cast of the original.

“I was an intern at Comedy Central when I was barely older than the kids in the Sack Lunch Bunch. I wasn’t a very good intern, so I am psyched they hired me again. We are thrilled to bring these specials to Comedy Central: a place where I have had so many good times,” Mulaney said in a statement.

John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch first...

Right at the top of John Mulaney’s new Netflix special, the clean-cut comic addresses his audience directly, in order to explain what he’s doing. After all, this isn’t another stand-up set or Broadway play. It’s both. Kind of. It’s an inventive, exciting, and very funny homage to “Mister Rogers Neighborhood,” “The Electric Company,” and more live-action kids’ shows of yesteryear. But it’s also very theatrical, with plenty of scenes taking place on stage and lots and lots of music. Really, “John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch” is an advocacy piece for thinking like a kid again — and Mulaney makes a damn convincing case.

“What you’re about to see is a children’s TV special, and I made it on purpose,” Mulaney says, flanked by a group of 8- to 13-year-old children known as The Sack Lunch Bunch. “It’s a show for kids,...

Denise Nickerson, best known for playing the snobby, gum-chomping Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died following a series of medical issues. The actress’ family confirmed her death in a Facebook post, writing, “She’s gone.” Nickerson was 62.

Nickerson suffered a “major medical emergency” at home on Monday, followed by seizures and both pulmonary and respiratory distress. She was admitted to the intensive unit of a Colorado hospital, where doctors also discovered that she had aspirated and developed pneumonia. She previously endured a severe...

Actress Denise Nickerson, best known for playing the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died. She was 62.

Nickerson’s family announced her death in a Facebook post late Wednesday night. “She’s gone,” Nickerson’s son Josh and his wife Jasmine said.

On Wednesday morning, Nickerson’s family shared that the actress had been taken off of life support. “They just took off all the equipment. None of it was helping, but making her only more uncomfortable. We’re telling her it’s okay to let go,” the couple wrote on the page they created...

Denise Nickerson, a child actress best known for playing Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 classic “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” died late Wednesday at age 62, her family announced on Facebook.

Nickerson suffered a “major medical emergency” at home Monday that caused her to be admitted to the intensive care unit of a Colorado hospital, according to the Facebook page. She had suffered a severe stroke in June 2018.

She was best known for her role in the original “Willy Wonka,” playing the spoiled gum-chewing brat who steals an experimental piece of gum and then blows up like an oversize blueberry and has to be rolled out of sight by the Oompa-Loompas.

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She also played Amy Jennings and Nora Collins in the vampire TV series “Dark Shadows” from 1968-70. Other credits included guest appearances in “The Brady Bunch” and “The Electric Company” as well as...

Denise Nickerson, who played the bratty, bloated Violet Beauregarde in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and a sweet-natured orphan bedeviled by ghosts and werewolves on the classic ’60s supernatural soap Dark Shadows, died Wednesday night at a hospital near her home in Colorado. In declining health since suffering a stroke last year, Nickerson was removed from life support by her family earlier that day. She was 62.

Nickerson’s son Josh Nickerson posted news of his mother’s death on Facebook after keeping friends and fans apprised of her health issues. Denise Nickerson was a longtime attendee at fan conventions for both Wonka and Dark Shadows.

“She’s gone,” Nickerson’s family posted on Facebook.

Born in New York City in 1957, Nickerson began acting on shows including The Doctors and Flipper before landing her breakthrough role in 1968 as little Amy Jennings on Dan Curtis’ gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. Teamed with young David Henesy,...

Denise Nickerson, best known for her role as Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 version of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” died Wednesday night after being taken off life support. She was 62.

Her family made the announcement on Facebook. “She’s gone,” the message read.

Nickerson suffered a severe stroke in June 2018 after which she entered the ICU for treatment. Despite entering a rehab facility later in the year, her son Josh Nickerson took to Facebook earlier Wednesday to announce her debilitating state which led to their decision to cease life support. “They just took off all the equipment. None of it was helping, but making her only more uncomfortable,” he wrote. “We’re telling her it’s okay to let go.”

Nickerson’s son and his wife Jasmine also created a GoFundMe page where the couple is posting updates on Nickerson’s health, where they reported that she had suffered...

Hello Sunshine, the media company founded by Reese Witherspoon, has launched a kids and animated division to be led by Nickelodeon vet Claire Curley.

The unit will create content for younger audiences aged 3-5 and 6-9, “shining a light on where girls are right now and helping them chart their path forward,” according to the company. In her new role, Curley will develop a slate of animated kids’ content, and will launch with productions aimed at the preschool and younger grade school set.

The company has also brought on Zoe Fairbourn as head of brand partnerships, expanding on her working relationship with the company as a consultant developing originals and integrated marketing programs. Curley and Fairbourn are based in Los Angeles and will report to Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden.

“As we continue to grow as a company, we are excited to expand our content offerings to reach the leaders...