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One of the most emotional segments of the annual SAG Awards ceremony is the “In Memoriam.” Netflix will live stream the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday with host Kristen Bell.

Among the Oscar winners and nominees who will have their lives celebrated are Teri Garr, Louis Gossett, Jr., James Earl Jones, David Lynch, Joan Plowright, Gena Rowlands, Maggie Smith, and honorary recipient Donald Sutherland. Some of the past Primetime Emmy winners and nominees include John Amos, Dabney Coleman, Shelley Duvall, Linda Lavin, Martin Mull, Bob Newhart, and Alan Rachins,

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There are more than 100 actors and actresses who died since the last SAG Awards ceremony:

Marla Adams

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Jean Allison

John Amos

Erich Anderson

John Aprea

Niels Arestrup

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John Ashton

Susan Backlinie

Barbara Baldavin

Bobby Banas

Terrence Beasor

Joan Benedict

Meg Bennett

Robyn Bernard

Mark Blankfield

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Thom Christopher, who portrayed the mobster Carlo Hessler in the ABC soap opera “One Life To Live,” died Thursday in New York. He was 84.

His longtime friend Steve Bergman confirmed his death with a loving message on Facebook. In it, Bergman explains that Christopher had been unwell for some time. His message read, “Thom has been sick for quite awhile now and fought through it all like a champ. We spoke 2-3 times a month and always had great long conversations. He was such a smart man who gave great advice and told such fantastic stories…”

His former “One Life to Live” co-star Anthony Crivello also shared a touching message on Facebook along with pictures of their time playing the father-son duo on screen. “My dear friend of many years, actor #ThomChristopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who proceeded him in death,...

News has come out that actor Thom Christopher, who was known for his work on the soap One Life to Live, has passed away. The actor had a varied career, appearing in multiple series, especially soaps. Christopher was 84 at the time of his death.

Thom Christopher’s On-Screen Son Shared The News Of His Passing

Christopher’s death was confirmed by one of his co-stars on One Life to Life, Anthony Crivello. Crivello had notably played Johnny Dee Hesser, Christopher’s on-screen son, on the soap, also appearing around the time Christopher joined the soap.

Taking to Facebook, Crivello had shared, “My dear friend of many years, actor [Thom Christopher] passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who proceeded him in death, where always gracious to me and welcoming. Thom and I worked together on the [ABC] daytime series [One Life to Live] in the 1990s.

Thom Christopher, the Daytime Emmy-winning actor who portrayed the mobster Carlo Hesser and his meeker twin brother, Mortimer Bern, on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, has died. He was 84.

Christopher died Thursday in a New York hospital after a long illness, his friend, photographer Steven Bergman, announced.

The native New Yorker also was known for his turn as the stoic, half-man, half-bird alien Hawk (think Mr. Spock on Star Trek) on the second season of the 1979-81 NBC series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. He often shared scenes with Felix Silla’s robot Twiki.

Christopher joined One Life to Live in 1990 as the drug trafficker Carlo — he was only supposed to work one day on the daytime drama — and would seek revenge against the Buchanan family after his son Johnny (Anthony Crivello) is killed by Viki Buchanan (Erika Slezak).

Carlo was found murdered in 1992, but Christopher stuck around as Mortimer,...

Thom Christopher, the actor best known for playing mobster Carlo Hessler on ABC’s One Life to Live, died Thursday in New York after a lengthy illness. He was 84.

His death was confirmed by his former Oltl co-star Anthony Crivello on Facebook, who posted pictures of their time together on the soap. Crivello played his son.

“It was a wonderful time, difficult hours and long days, but joyful each minute,” wrote Crivello.

Born on October 5, 1940, in Queens, Christopher got his start in the soaps in the 50s by playing Noel Douglas on The Edge of Night. He went on to become a journeyman actor in TV with roles in Cannon, Kojak, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, T.J. Hooker, Hunter, Murder, She Wrote and Simon & Simon.

In 1990, he signed on to ABC’s Oltl as the mobster Carlo Hessler. The character was killed off two years later, but the work didn...

Sad news in the land of daytime drama as Thom Christopher, best known for this legendary (and villainous) One Life to Live (Oltl) character, Carlo Hesser, has died at 84 years of age.

One Life To Live Spoilers – Alum Thom Christopher Dies – Onscreen Son Shares Sad News

Anthony Crivello, Christopher’s former Oltl co-star who played Carlo’s son, Johnny Dee Hesser, broke the news on Facebook.

Crivello states in a post, “My dear friend of many years, actor #ThomChristopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who [preceded] him in death, [were] always gracious to me and welcoming.”

Crivello goes on to note, “Thom and I worked together on the #abc daytime series #onelifetolive in the 1990s. We’re seen here with the lovely #audrylanders who played my sister, and Thom my father.”

In the Facebook post, he also added, “It was a wonderful time,...

Veteran soap actor Thom Christopher has died. The One Life to Live alum, who portrayed mob boss Carlo Hesser and his twin Mortimer Bern on the soap, was 84 when he passed. His former television son, Anthony Crivello, who portrayed Johnny, confirmed his death on social media.

Goodbye To A Legend

Crivello shared the news on Facebook. He wrote, “My dear friend of many years, actor Thom Christopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who proceeded him in death, where [sic] always gracious to me and welcoming. Thom and I worked together on the ABC daytime series One Life to Live in the 1990s…. It was a wonderful time, difficult hours and long days, but joyful each minute. May Thom fly on Wings of Angels to be beside his beloved Judith, and may they enjoy each other’s company once again, beside the ‘Pearly Gates’ of heaven.

Soap opera star Thom Christopher has sadly passed away at the age of 84.

Fans will remember Thom from his starring role as Carlo Hesser on One Life to Live, the popular soap opera that ran from 1968 until 2013. Thom was a member of the cast between 1990 and 2008 and won a Daytime Emmy for his performance in 1992.

His onscreen son Anthony Crivello shared the sad news in a post on social media on Friday (December 6).

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Anthony paid tribute to Thom on Facebook, sharing photos of them together from One Life to Live.

“My dear friend of many years, actor #ThomChristopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who proceeded him in death, where always gracious to me and welcoming. Thom and I worked together on the #abc daytime series #onelifetolive in the 1990s,” he wrote. “It was a wonderful time,...

Soap opera legend Thom Christopher, who portrayed mob boss Carlo Hesser on ABC’s One Life to Live, has died. He was 84. Christopher’s passing was confirmed by his former TV son, Anthony Crivello (who played Johnny Dee Hesser), who shared the news on his Facebook page. “My dear friend of many years, actor #ThomChristopher passed today,” Crivello wrote. He continued, “He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith, who preceded him in death, where always gracious to me and welcoming.” “Thom and I worked together on the #abc daytime series #onelifetolive in the 1990s,” Crivello added alongside photos from the show. “We’re seen here with the lovely #audrylanders who played my sister, and Thom my father. It was a wonderful time, difficult hours and long days, but joyful each minute.” He concluded, “May Thom fly on Wings of Angels to be beside his beloved Judith,...

Daytime Emmy winner Thom Christopher, best known to TV audiences for role as mob boss Carlo Hesser (and his twin brother, Mortimer Bern) on ABC’s One Life to Live, has died at the age of 84. A cause of death has not been disclosed.

Christopher’s passing was confirmed in a social media post by his former TV son, Anthony Crivello (aka Oltl’s Johnny). His statement reads as follows:

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Thom Christopher has died at the age of 84. Anthony Crivello (who played the actor’s onscreen son on One Life to Live) shared the sad news on Facebook. His post reads, “My dear friend of many years, actor #ThomChristopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who […]

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New York, NY -- December 8, 2020 -- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the '80s sci-fi classic TV series and 1979 theatrical feature starring Gil Gerard, is now available on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Buck Rogers: The Complete Collection, available on Blu-ray includes both seasons of the TV series plus the 1979 Theatrical Feature. The Theatrical Feature is also available individually on Blu-ray.

The Complete Collection comes packed with bonus features including the Pilot Episode (Awakening), 32 Episodes and Theatrical Version (First Time in HD), New Audio Commentaries for 11 Selected Episodes by Film/TV Historian Patrick Jankiewicz, Author of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: A TV Companion, New Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson (Theatrical Feature), New Interview with Co-Star Erin Gray, New Interview with...

1964: ABC daytime soap The Young Marrieds premiered.

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"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1964: The Young Marrieds premiered on ABC. The daytime soap opera was created by James Elward and written by Elward with Frances Rickett. Among its cast were future Days of our Lives actors Peggy McCay, Brenda Benet and Susan Seaforth Hayes. The show ran until March 25, 1966.

1977: On One Life to Live, Marco (Gerald Anthony...

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Chicago – The TV, movie and entertainment world is coming back to Chicagoland with The Hollywood Show on March 17th and 18th, 2018, at the Hyatt Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. The event gives fans and admirers an opportunity to meet and get pictures with celebrities and take advantage of vendors offering show business memorabilia.

This year’s show is focusing on 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s nostalgia, as Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers (Wally and the Beaver from “Leave it to Beaver”) will make their first Chicago appearance. Also in attendance will be Lyle Waggoner from the “Carol Burnett Show,” Linda Blair from “The Exorcist,” Parker Stevenson from “The Hardy Boys” and Julie McCullough from “Growing Pains,” among other big names. Click here for a complete list.

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In Part One of our interview with Emmy-winning Thom Christopher, the beloved soap legend discussed his cult following as "Hawk" from the sci-fi NBC series Buck Rogers In The 25Th Century, as well as how this theater trained thespian found his way to daytime television. In Part Two below, we discuss his commitment to helping others with HIV/AIDS, his chemistry with Tonja Walker on One Life To Live, as well as Carlo's "homoerotic" desire for Cristian (David Fumero) on One Life.

We Love Soaps TV: Aside from your acting you have been involved on the Board of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

Thom Christopher: Please tell folks this isn’t over. It’s an organization that truly is a shield between the enemy AIDS and humanity. Tom Viola and everyone in that office kills themselves working so hard. It is an extraordinary organization. It’s mission is magnificent.

Emmy Winning Actor Thom Christopher is beloved by daytime fans for his memorable roles on One Life To Live, Loving, and Guiding Light. However, sci-fi fans know Christopher better as the legendary "Hawk" from NBC's Buck Rogers In The 25Th Century from 1980-1981. Join us as we explore Christopher's unique career track, his insight into his "outsider" roles, as well as memories of getting hired on One Life To Live. If you are near Tulsa, Oklahoma, do not miss the opportunity to meet Christopher and his Buck Rogers costars at the Trek Expo this weekend.

We Love Soaps TV: Did you see the Daytime Emmy’s this year?

Thom Christopher: No, but I read the L.A. Times review. It was scathing. Knowing that daytime is in its twilight, I would have thought there would have been courtesy toward it.

We Love Soaps TV: That didn’t seem to...

Award Winning Actor to Reunite with Cast and Fans of Cult TV Series Buck Rogers In The the 25Th Century

Thom Christopher “The Hawk” to Appear at Trek Expo June 24 to 26

New York, NY, May 17, 2011 -- The winner of an Emmy Award, Clarence Derwent Award and Theatre World Award, actor Thom Christopher is still most recognized for the role he played as The Hawk in 1981 on the cult television series Buck Rogers In The 25Th Century. On June 24 to 26, 2011, Christopher will reunite with series stars Gil Gerard and Erin Gray for three days at the Trek Expo (John Q Hammons Umac Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma).

“Buck Rogers was my first TV series, and playing The Hawk was an exotic, creative, challenging role that caught on with the audience in such a short time -- beyond my belief! It was an amazing opportunity for me.”

Christopher fondly recalls, “Gil (Gerard), Erin (Gray...

Award Winning Actor to Reunite with Cast and Fans of Cult TV Series Buck Rogers In The the 25Th Century

Thom Christopher “The Hawk” to Appear at Trek Expo June 24 to 26

New York, NY, May 17, 2011 -- The winner of an Emmy Award, Clarence Derwent Award and Theatre World Award, actor Thom Christopher is still most recognized for the role he played as The Hawk in 1981 on the cult television series Buck Rogers In The 25Th Century. On June 24 to 26, 2011, Christopher will reunite with series stars Gil Gerard and Erin Gray for three days at the Trek Expo (John Q Hammons Umac Arena, Tulsa, Oklahoma).

“Buck Rogers was my first TV series, and playing The Hawk was an exotic, creative, challenging role that caught on with the audience in such a short time -- beyond my belief! It was an amazing opportunity for me.”

Christopher fondly recalls, “Gil (Gerard), Erin (Gray...

The Greatest American Hero ... Now Buck Rogers. If someone cooks up a re-do of Danger Mouse, all of my childhood superheroes will be accounted for.

Yes folks -- Buck Rogers is getting another reboot, and this time, Frank Miller is the man in charge. The Hollywood Reporter posts that Odd Lot is trying to buy Buck's rights off of Nu Image/Millennium, so that Miller can write and direct his own take on the burly space explorer. But it won't be the Buck we all know and love -- "while the creator has only begun to sketch ideas, it's expected to be a darker take, with many of Miller's signature visual elements and themes, such as corruption and redemption."

Rogers could fall into a wicked coma that has him wake up in the 25th century, get frozen in space, or something completely different, but he will have one heck of...