Pat Cooper Dies: Comedian & Actor In ‘Analyze This,’ ‘Seinfeld’ Was 93

His wife, Emily Connor, announced the news. Cooper became estranged from his parents while focusing on his insult-heavy comedy career. Cooper also released several albums during the 1960s recorded-comedy boom. Pat CooperGetty The LP only reached No. 88 on the Billboard 200 but would ride the chart for more than nine months. Its late-66 follow-up,Spaghetti Sauce & OtherDelights, peaked at around the same position. By the early 1980s, Cooper was landing guest spots on TV....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Debra Gomez

Paul Eckstein Dies: ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Co-Creator Was 59

A spokesperson for MGM+ and ABC Signature told Deadline that he died unexpectedly in his sleep on June 6. Paul was passionate, a creative force, known for his kindness, and generosity. He was a mentor and friend to many, and he will be dearly missed. Paul EcksteinTimothy Norris/Getty Images Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and his longtime collaborator Chris Brancato. Eckstein also wrote and produced the Disney/ABC biblical seriesOf Kings and Prophetson location in South Africa....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Judy Henry

Pete Davidson Hopes Staten Island Ferry He Bought With Colin Jost “Turns Into A Transformer” So He “Can Stop Paying For It”

Pete Davidsonis seemingly having second thoughts on a big purchase he made with his formerSaturday Night Liveco-starColin Jost. Yeah, if its not sunk! He continued, I have no idea whats going on with that thing. Pete Davidson and Colin JostKristina Bumphrey / Rosalind O’Connor / NBC / Getty Images Me and Colin were very stoned a year ago and bought a ferry. And were figuring it out. Davidson and Jost joked about their ferry purchase in an episode ofSNLfrom January 2022....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Catherine Ross

Pete Davidson’s ‘Bupkis’ Episode To Stream On YouTube, Air On NBC Following ‘SNL’ Rerun

NBCUniversal wants to get more eyes onPete DavidsonsPeacockseriesBupkis. Episode 2 of the semi-autobiographical series is nowstreamingon YouTube (The full episode is embedded below). That deal begins June 16. BupkisKarolina Wojtasik/Peacock Peacock did not release any viewership data forBupkis, so its hard to tell how the series performed. It has yet to be renewed for a second season. Jason Orley will direct and co-executive produce.

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 64 words · Keith Davis

Rebecca Ferguson Says ITV Ignored Pleas To Investigate Her “Traumatic” Experience On Simon Cowell’s ‘The X Factor’

Watch on Deadline She appeared onThe X Factorseason that gave rise to One Direction. Ferguson said ITV COO Sarah Clarke responded to her allegations and apologized for her experience. ITV and Ofcom declined to investigate further, however. Rebecca Fergusongetty The X Factorwas produced by Fremantle and Syco. She did not end up performing at the ceremony in 2017.

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · Gary Noble

Smoke Cancellations Spreading Across U.S. As Canadian Wildfires Blanket Skies With Orange

Those games will be made up on Thursday. Tonights Washington Nationals-Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington, D.C. will be played, officials said. Watch on Deadline Some minor league baseball games also were postponed. Manhattan skyline is shrouded in smoke from Canada wildfiresAP In New York, opening night of the Prospect Park Bandshell featuring Taj Mahal in concert was canceled. Dulles International Airport outside Washington experienced delays. The Associated Press contributed to this report....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Robert Patel

Steven Spielberg Says He Felt “Helpless” Over Drew Barrymore While Filming ‘E.T.’ “Because I Wasn’t Her Dad”

Drew BarrymoreandSteven Spielberghave a special bond and it all stems from their time filmingE.T. However, Barrymore would then ask if he could be her godfather, to which he agreed to. Yet I felt very helpless because I wasnt her dad. Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore in 2002 (L) and in 1982 (R).Kevin Winter/Mark Sennet/Getty Images I could only kind of be a consigliere to her. I didnt want to burst the bubble, Spielberg said....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Elizabeth Mckinney

Sundance Institute’s Carrie Lozano Named President & CEO Of ITVS

The board is thrilled to welcome her to our team and to public media. Fifer, who led ITVS for 22 years, announced her intention to step down in January. Connecting American audiences to powerful independent voices through PBS vast, accessible internet is a dream come true. Carrie LozanoCourtesy ITVS Lozanos first day at ITVS will be August 7. Her most recent film, 2016sThe Ballad of Fred Hersch, documented the titular jazz pianist and composer....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Elizabeth Mason

The Iron Sheik Dies: Wrestling Star Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri Was 81

The man born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri but known to millions of pro wrestling fans asThe Iron Sheikhas died. His death was announced on hisofficial Twitter page. Read the entire statement below. The Iron Sheik, 2006Bobby Bank/WireImage Among his most popular storylines was a long-running feud with the cartoonishly American Sgt. Slaughter, leading to the massively popular Boot Camp Match at Madison Square Garden. Brett Azar portrays The Iron Sheik in a recurring role on NBCsYoung Rock....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Brian Watkins

Tribeca Festival Monitoring Situation As Mayor Eric Adams Tells New Yorkers To Limit Outdoor Activity Due To Air Quality

Festival events tonight are indoors, including opening night filmKiss The Future. Again, it is notoriously difficult to forecast smoke and these types of events, he said. Watch on Deadline Reps from city agencies alongside the Mayor urged New Yorkers to keep windows closed. Getty New York is under a haze today with visibility low and acrid air that burns the eyes. Masks largely abandoned since Covid have made a return....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Daniel Burke

‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 5 Winner Michael Grimm Bedridden & Sedated By Doctors Following Mystery Illness

Grimm was then admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit) where he has been all week. She continued, Michael will have to not only come back to full consciousness, which hes not yet. He will also have to now undergo physical therapy because hes been bedridden for over a week. Michael Grimm, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 5 winnerTrae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images So this may take a little time. Watch Lucies complete message in the video posted below....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Kristen Robinson

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Bill Hayes Celebrates 98th Birthday On Set Of Peacock Soap

Hayes plays the beloved Doug Williams. His on-screen wife, Julie, is played by Susan Hayes. Before joining the sudser in 1970, Hayes worked as a recording artist. Bill HayesNBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images His song The Ballad of Davy Crockett hit the top of the Billboard charts. His first job in the fictitious town of Salem was serving as a singer at Sergios restaurant. In March, Peacock announced that it has picked upDOOLfor an additional two seasons....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Keith Ross

‘Hamilton’, ‘Camelot’, Shakespeare In The Park Among Broadway & Off Broadway Productions Canceling Due To NYC Air Quality Issues

Shows will resume as scheduled tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to visit your point of purchase for refund or exchange. Understudy Dani Arlington went on in her place. Times Square, June 7David Dee Delgado/Getty Images Well get through this, she wrote. But dont assume we know exactly what its like where you are. like double-check someone actually calls.

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Glenda Merritt DDS