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Before Michael J. Fox starred in one of the best movies of the 1980s, "Back to the Future," and before he would become a television wunderkind on "Family Ties" as Alex P. Keaton, the Republican son of former hippies, he first got his start on Canadian television. As a smily 16-year-old with a bowl cut, he starred in "Leo and Me," about an orphan who goes to live with his laissez-faire uncle on a yacht. Hijinks ensue. The sitcom only ran for 12 episodes. After moving to Hollywood when he was 18, Fox appeared in guest spots on the shows "Kids," "Lou Grant," "Here's Boomer," and "Trapper John, M.D." before landing a more prominent recurring role on "Palmerstown, U.S.A."

Even though it only aired for 17 episodes in 1980-1981, "Palmerstown, U.S.A." is thought of fondly by audiences and critics. It was created by Alex Haley, who had previously made "Roots," a television...

A prolific TV character actor, voiceover artist, and one of the tallest performers in Hollywood has passed away. As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Moll, known by most as the tall, bald bailiff Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon on "Night Court" and the voice of Harvey Dent/Two-Face on "Batman: The Animated Series," died at his home in Big Bear Lake, California. He was 80. 

At a towering 6-foot-8-inches tall, Moll often played intimidating figures, like his first television role of "Big Thug" on "Welcome Back, Kotter," Harold the Monster on "Here's Boomer," the abominable snowman in the film "Caveman," the gigantic zombie soldier in "House," Hoagie in "The Flintstones," Mestema in "The Dungeon Master," Hugh Kane in "Scary Movie 2," and even one of the Dementors in "Jingle All the Way."

Born in Pasadena, California as Charles Richard Moll, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he...

Bartees Strange needs a new hobby. Back when he wasn’t playing football in high school, studying communications in college, or working a nine-to-five at the FCC, he devoted every free hour to music. Now, his only job is writing, recording, and performing songs that defy the gravity of genre to scale some of the highest ambitions on the planet — and that leaves him with time to kill.

He’s thinking of taking up rock climbing.

“I’ve been watching all the documentaries,” Strange, 33, says between spoonfuls of pho on...

Some of the most iconic roles and lines in cinematic history are attributed to Jack Nicholson. From the psychotic, hatchet-carrying Jack Torrence in The Shining to the unreliable and violent Marine in A Few Good Men, and finally, to the slick Joker in Batman, Nicholson played film roles that defined his career. After all, who could ever forget, "Here's Johnny!" or "You can't handle the truth?"

Related: Jack Nicholson: His 5 Most Lovable Characters (& 5 Most Hatable) 

However, over the years, different generations and even fans forgot some of the roles Nicholson had, whether it was some of his most minor parts or his biggest ones. His fame from the films he is most known for overshadowed his other roles from the past and in recent years.

If you thought the Dean redemption tour was over, you were sorely mistaken.

Good Girls Season 4 Episode 3 reminded us again of the side of Dean that often gets buried under the cheating, lying, and arrogance that jumps out of him on any given day. It’s the kinder side that wants his perfect little life with the woman he fell in love with in high school.

But he’s constantly reminded that Beth, as he knew her, no longer exists. And that life no longer exists. So what’s he going to do about it?

The story of Dean is a rollercoaster ride. He went from loathed character to somewhat relatable, annoying and forgettable, and everything else in between. There’s an indifference that floats alongside Dean because it’s pretty apparent that he is who he is at this point in the story.

He’s a good father, and...

Patti LuPone and Erinn Hayes have been tapped as the adult leads in Ok Boomer, a multi-camera comedy pilot from creator Todd Linden, the late Jamie Tarses’ Fanfare and Sony Pictures TV where the company continues to be based.

Written by Linden and to be directed by Victor Gonzalez, Ok Boomer centers on Barbara (LuPone), a self-centered boomer who shows up at her estranged daughter Sarah’s (Hayes) house hoping to live off the family’s money, but forms an unexpected bond with her progressive granddaughter who’s quick to challenge her on their differing views — of which there are plenty.

The project’s executive producers includes Vanessa McCarthy, who serves as showrunner, and Tarses, who died last month at the age of 56. Linden and Fanfare’s McCrae Dunlap co-executive produce.

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Ok Boomer exemplifies what...

Bartees Strange and his band performed an NPR Tiny Desk concert in the basement of his studio in Falls Church, Virginia — not too far from both his and NPR’s home base in Washington, D.C.

The indie artist played several songs from his debut album Live Forever, released last year; in light of the intimate setting, Strange smoothed out the hardcore and emo-inspired rough edges of tracks like “Boomer” and “Mustang” into a sound more reminiscent of neo-soul.

Between songs, Strange took the time to shout out artists and...

Typically the cold opens of “Saturday Night Live” parody the politics of the past week, but for its second show of 2021, the NBC late-night sketch comedy series looked ahead — to Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Kenan Thompson, who portrayed sportscaster James Brown in the sketch, which you can watch above, kicked things off acknowledging the complications of late, but that “today we come together in the spirit of football — and to murder millions of chickens for their delicious wings.”

However, given what the NFL has gone through in recent months with new Covid health and safety guidelines and a high volume of players testing position, that became part of the discussion for Thompson’s Brown, Chris Redd’s Nate Burleson, Mikey Day’s Phil Sims and Beck Bennett’s Boomer Esiason.

They also explored how companies advertising during the Super Bowl were planning to spread the word about the Covid vaccine...

Films The more your film vocabulary expands, the easier it will be to grasp what filmmakers are trying to do and how critics are analysing their efforts.Rajeswari ParasaImage for representation only You may be an avid follower of cinema, but at times, you may feel lost and inadequate when confronted with cinema jargon. For instance, a poster advertising a film as an 'anthology film' or a review where an actor is being praised for her 'method acting' or the film's breathtaking 'cliffhanger' ending. Here's a look at some terms that you may encounter while exploring and reading about cinema. The more your film vocabulary expands, the easier it will be for you to grasp what filmmakers are trying to do with their narratives and how critics are analysing their efforts. Ad lib: When an actor or performer improvises a dialogue on the spot, he/she is ad libbing. Many times,...

Bartees Strange has ignored musical boundaries his whole life, without even thinking about it. “When I played in hardcore bands, I remember writing songs and throwing in these R&b sections, or a melodic guitar section, and people would be like, ‘Bro, what are you doing? This is a hardcore band,’” recalls the 31-year-old musician. “And I’d be like, ‘You’re right, I’m an idiot, why would that work?’ But those were things that I always felt were natural to the songs. And it’s probably because I...

Bartees Strange, featured on Rolling Stone‘s Bandcamp Friday roundups, has announced his debut album, Live Forever. The LP will be out on October 2nd via Memory Music.

Strange also shared a Britain Weyant-directed video for a new single, “Boomer,” featuring the artist playing all the song’s instruments through some split-screen editing. Strange goes back-and-forth between a rap cadence on the song’s verses to full-throated singing on the chorus, reminiscent of Killers-style heartland indie rock.

Live Forever, mastered by Will Yip, follows Strange’s Say Goodbye to...

All In The Family has gone down in the cannon of classic television. Centering on the relationship between a Baby Boomer couple and their parents, the show broke new ground and redefined what a sitcom could be. The series gained immense popularity in the 1970s for its frank portrayal of the issues of the day, discussing still-relevant questions like racism and abortion.

Related: 10 Things You Never Knew About All In The Family

All In The Family's popularity has lingered to the present, prompting ABC to stage a couple of episodes in front of a live audience. While much of the show remained the same, there were also plenty of differences.

Over the last few decades gaming has taken the world by storm. Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo, have all celebrated wins with popular video games that have sold millions of copies around the world. Mobile gaming is another area that has seen significant growth recently, as powerful smartphones are able to deliver incredible graphics for on the go gaming to a wide audience.

There has also been an increase in the choice of options available when it comes to online play, with adults who grew up playing video games now able to participate in different types of entertainment experiences including everything from live casino gaming at sites like Slot Boss to augmented reality games played using phone apps.

With the rise in popularity in online gaming of all types, there have also been players forging careers out as they become a Youtuber, Twitch streamer, or eSports professional. According to The Verge,...

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The Cleveland Browns have released a statement about that football guy. Below you can see his newest tweet,...

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"Choosing David Decoteau to direct a live-action "pokemon" film may have been a mistake. "

Thanks to Morgan for this week's winning caption.

David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris attend the NYC premiere of Company

Weekend Birthdays! (Note: Birthday shoutouts are for out entertainers, allies, or for any celeb that seems to have a following on Ae). Scott Thompson turns 52, Robyn is 32, and Judy Garland would have turned 89 today. Below you can see media personality B. Scott's first official single "Kiss Kiss," which is a available on iTunes. The video features quite a lot of actor/model Brett Davis (and there's quite a lot to see).

The 10 Most Memorable ’80s TV Theme Songs. Allegedly. Some good choices, but if there's no Here's Boomer, Small Wonder,...