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Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Host Panel With Democratic Women Governors During DNC (Exclusive)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is teaming up with the Democratic Governors Association during the week of the 2024 Democratic National Convention to highlight the country’s women governors. The Emmy-winning Veep and Seinfeld star, producer and activist will host a daytime panel on Aug. 21, which will be the third day of the upcoming four-day convention in Chicago. […]
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Mitzi McCall, Comedian, Actress and Sitcom Writer, Dies at 93
Mitzi McCall, the delightful actress and sitcom writer who partnered with her husband, Charlie Brill, in a sketch comedy act that famously floundered between sets by The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, has died. She was 93. McCall died Thursday at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, her family announced. The pint-sized Pittsburgh […]
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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Stuck the Landing — But Larry David Isn’t Done
Curb Your Enthusiasm ended with a trial and a kicker that put what its creative team called a “stubborn exclamation point” on the Larry David-created and -starring series by revisiting and flipping the ending of Seinfeld for Curb’s final episode. The April 7 series-ender for the long-running HBO comedy closed with a classic callback to […]
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‘Seinfeld’ Star John O’Hurley Hopes His Watergate Doc Can Help Reshape Nixon’s Legacy
John O’Hurley, known for Seinfeld and his television hosting gigs, is involved in a very different project as he helps explore the circumstances surrounding former President Richard Nixon’s resignation. Writer-director George Bugatti’s documentary feature Watergate’s Secrets and Betrayals is set for release on Aug. 8, which marks the 50th anniversary of Nixon stepping down from […]
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The 25 Best Cookbooks Inspired by TV Shows and Movies That You Can Shop Now
If you’re like most people, you’re probably tired of cooking the same few recipes night after night. But if you find yourself scrolling cooking blogs or watching YouTube videos and coming away still uninspired, here’s one idea: Look for a cookbook inspired by your favorite TV show or movie. It shouldn’t be hard, considering there […]
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Addresses Jerry Seinfeld’s Political Correctness Criticism: “Good to Be Vigilant”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus offered her take on her former co-star Jerry Seinfeld’s recent comments criticizing political correctness in comedy. “I think to have an antenna about sensitivities is not a bad thing,” the Veep star told the New York Times during an appearance on The Interview. “It doesn’t mean that all comedy goes out the window […]
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Jerry Seinfeld Says He’s Nostalgic for “Agreed-Upon Hierarchy” and Misses “Dominant Masculinity”
Jerry Seinfeld said he is nostalgic for the “agreed-upon hierarchy” of American culture in the 1960s, adding that he misses “dominant masculinity.” Seinfeld shared the comments on Tuesday’s episode of the Honestly With Bari Weiss podcast, where he said he feels cultural hierarchy has “absolutely vaporized in today’s moment.” “That is why people lean on […]
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‘Seinfeld’ Star Michael Richards Opens Up About 2006 Racist Remarks: “My Anger Was All Over the Place”
Though Seinfeld star Michael Richards has spent years out of the spotlight, particularly following his racist remarks in 2006, the actor is now opening up about his life, as well as that night. During the stand-up set at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, Richards yelled racial insults at a group of hecklers, including using […]
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus “Loved Everything About” ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Finale ‘Seinfeld’ Callback
Though Julia-Louis Dreyfus didn’t make an appearance in the final Curb Your Enthusiasm episode that called back to the Seinfeld series finale, she’s a fan of how Larry David wrapped up his follow-up series. “I loved it,” she told The Hollywood Reporter of last month’s Curb ending. “I loved everything about it.” Curb‘s 12th and […]
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Jerry Seinfeld Says Jason Alexander Memorized ‘Seinfeld’ Golf Ball Speech in Half an Hour
The beloved golf ball reveal of Seinfeld‘s “Marine Biologist” episode almost never happened. Jerry Seinfeld revealed this week he and Larry David wrote the scene just hours before filming it, and actor Jason Alexander only had minutes to memorize the script. “I don’t know the schedule that week, but let’s say we’re shooting it on […]
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Jerry Seinfeld Lists Jokes He Couldn’t Put in ‘Seinfeld’ Today
Jerry Seinfeld talked about the changing climate of comedy and some gags he could no longer get away with on his iconic NBC comedy. In an interview with The New Yorker, the 70-year-old comedian criticized “P.C.” culture for hurting comedy and cited some examples. “[In decades past, people] just expected there’ll be some funny stuff […]
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Jerry Seinfeld Says ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Finale Cameo Elevated ‘Seinfeld’ Conclusion: “We’re in the Conversation Now”
Jerry Seinfeld was delighted to join his friend Larry David for Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s finale, the comedian said this week, adding that the series’ Seinfeld tie-in helped elevate his own show’s conclusion. “I think connecting the two finales [was the way to go],” Seinfeld told Vanity Fair. When Curb Your Enthusiasm concluded earlier this month, […]
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