For 50 years, Michaels has managed both the weekly circus of producing “Saturday Night Live” and the broader task of keeping it relevant. How does he do it?
Category: Television
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Martin Starger, Influential Shaper of TV and Movies, Dies at 92
In his decade at ABC, long the doormat network in prime time, he helped guide it toward the No. 1 spot. He later produced “Nashville” and won an Emmy for “Friendly Fire.”
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Patrick Gottsch, Champion of Rural TV Programming, Dies at 70
After a career as a satellite dish installer, he found success with RFD-TV, a 24-hour cable channel aimed at farmers and ranchers.
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Tony Lo Bianco, ‘French Connection’ Actor, Is Dead at 87
Once labeled a “natural-born heavy,” he shined onscreen and especially onstage, securing a Tony nomination and winning an Obie Award.
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West Wilson of ‘Summer House’ Discusses His First Taste of Infamy
When Mr. Wilson was accused on the reunion of misleading Ciara Miller, his castmate and former romantic interest, fan backlash was swift.
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The Animosity Tour and Other Promotional Movie Campaigns We Love
For Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Dakota Johnson and others, the standard publicity push isn’t so standard anymore.
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‘The Interview’: The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but she’s not done being funny.
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Jeannette Charles, Who Doubled for the Queen, Is Dead at 96
She bore a startling resemblance to Elizabeth II. In “The Naked Gun” and other movies, and in comedy sketches on TV, she wore the crown lightly.
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‘Twisters’ Star Glen Powell Intends to Play the Hollywood Game
In a town littered with would-be superstars, he’s trying to beat the odds by giving studios what they crave. It’s no coincidence he’s everywhere.
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Jenny Nicholson’s Review of Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Is Worth Watching
Jenny Nicholson’s granular critique of Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser experience reflects the fraught relationship between studios and fans right now.
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Erich Anderson, Actor in ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Felicity,’ Dies at 67
Mr. Anderson had a breakout role in “Friday the 13th” and went on to appear in more than 300 TV episodes, including a recurring role as the father on “Felicity.”