It took a misplaced elbow, a quirk of Los Angeles geography and some whistling from his wife to produce one of television’s most memorable melodies.
Category: Emmy Awards
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William Cran, Documentarian of Global Issues, Dies at 79
He had a hand in more than 50 films, many for PBS’s “Frontline,” including a series on the English language and an exploration of J. Edgar Hoover’s secret life.
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How Jon Bernthal Became Hollywood’s Most Dependable Bruiser
Jon Bernthal’s strange journey taught him to bring a surprising softness to his tough-guy characters.
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Why Beyoncé and BET Keep Calling Jesse Collins
“Not only is he an artist, he also knows how to execute,” Oprah Winfrey said. On Monday night, the television producer’s 25th BET Awards will honor Mariah Carey and Jamie Foxx.
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Alf Clausen, Who Gave ‘The Simpsons’ Its Musical Identity, Dies at 84
He created the music for hundreds of episodes over 27 seasons, spanning jazz, rock, blues and musicals. He won two Emmys and was nominated for 28 more.
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Alf Clausen, Who Gave ‘The Simpsons’ Its Musical Identity, Dies at 84
He created the music for hundreds of episodes over 27 seasons, spanning jazz, rock, blues and musicals. He won two Emmys and was nominated for 28 more.
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Kenneth Walker, 73, Journalist Who Bared Apartheid’s Brutality
He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black Journalists named him journalist of the year.
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Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85
He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies.
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My Red Carpet Quest: A Two-Year Search for Steve
A reporter, after several attempts, managed to pin down the man who makes the celebrated carpet for the Oscars each year.
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Who Makes the Red Carpet? Steve.
Steve Olive, who has worked in the event carpet business for more than three decades, is the man the Academy trusts to get its iconic rug just right.
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Tom Jarriel, Globetrotting ABC News Reporter, Is Dead at 89
In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.