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    slashfilm.com > 2045589 > saved-by-the-bell-90s-sitcom-started-different-show

    One Beloved '90s Sitcom Started Life As A Totally Different Show

    1+ hour, 31+ min ago (672+ words) Joe has a decade-long career in journalism, starting as a reporter for a regional newspaper in the UK before quickly moving into international news by becoming a Digital Producer for Sky News. His lifelong love of culture led him to start writing on film, TV, and tech in 2014, and he's since contributed to outlets such as TIME, Digital Spy, and ScreenRant. One Beloved '90s Sitcom Started Life As A Totally Different Show We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Saved by the Bell" is a quintessential '90s sitcom, but without "Good Morning, Miss Bliss," the show would never have happened. What's "Good Morning, Miss Bliss?" Well, it's essentially a proto-version of "Saved by the Bell" that aired prior to the series proper and introduced many of the main characters before being retooled as the great '90s sitcom we all know…...

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    standard.co.uk > showbiz > celebrity-news > ricky-gervais-brandy-hemel-hempstead-netflix-life-b1262515.html

    Comedian Ricky Gervais unveils statue paying tribute to dog from After Life

    2+ hour, 5+ min ago (548+ words) Comedian Ricky Gervais has unveiled a statue paying tribute to the dog from his Netflix series After Life. Authorities "not aware" of any Irish citizens caught up in Bondi attack Hamnet stars on historical figures and awards hype Adam Peaty's family 'demand their removal from Gordon Ramsay's Netflix documentary' The statue of Vislor Antilly, who played Brandy, the dog of the 64-year-old"s character, local journalist Tony Johnson, was erected on Sunday in Hemel Hempstead, where the comedy drama was filmed. Paying tribute to Antilly, whose death was announced earlier this year, Gervais said in a video: "Hello, Ricky Gervais here. We"re in Hemel Hempstead " in fact, we"re in Hemel Old Town Hall at the moment, because it"s raining. "And the reason I"m here is to sort of unveil this beautiful statue of Antilly the wonder…...

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    syracuse.com > entertainment > 2025 > 12 > comedy-legends-cancel-upcoming-show-at-del-lago-in-upstate-ny.html

    Comedy legends cancel upcoming show at del Lago in Upstate NY

    2+ hour, 15+ min ago (244+ words) Two comedy legends have canceled an upcoming show in Upstate New York. Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall were scheduled to perform at the del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, N.Y., on March 27, 2026. However, the del Lago announced Friday that the comedy show in The Vine showroom has been "postponed due to unforeseen circumstances." No rescheduled date has been announced, so refunds are being issued automatically at the point of purchase. Refunds may take 30 business days to process, del Lago said; ticketholders can contact [email protected] with questions. "Although we were unable to find a suitable date to reschedule the performance in 2026, we hope to welcome the show back in early 2027," a statement said. "We look forward to announcing a new date in the future!" No other details were announced. Leno and Hall are still currently scheduled to perform together March 20 at Foxwoods…...

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    theguardian.com > tv-and-radio > 12/14/2025 > saturday-night-live-josh-oconnor-lily-allen

    Saturday Night Live: Josh O’Connor is lumped with a laugh-light episode

    2+ hour, 24+ min ago (391+ words) Musical guest Lily Allen ends up stealing subpar episode that fails to make the most of rising star's first time as host To call this cold open slight is giving it too much credit " Johnson's Trump remains a winner, but there is just no meat on this bone. Josh O'Connor makes his hosting debut. The British actor and self-proclaimed soft boy, who audiences may recognize from The Crown, Challengers, and "other competitive homoerotic dramas, spends almost the entirety of his monologue discussing a potential live-action remake of Pixar's Ratatouille staring him as Chef Alfredo Linguini. Somehow even slighter than the preceding sketch. Next is a new sketch featuring Bowen Yang's interminable Doctor character (revealed to be named Dr Please). The strange, suspicious, and obviously inept physician delivers baffling test results to a patient with the help of his attendee and…...

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    bbc.com > future > article > 20251212-comedy-on-prescription-why-stand-up-is-good-for-your-health

    Comedy on 'prescription': Why performing stand-up is good for your health

    3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1317+ words) In the UK, new schemes to support mental health are introducing to people an unexpected skill: stand-up comedy. Mohan Gupta had never dreamed of becoming a comedian. Born in India and educated in the UK, he trained as engineer and, later, a monk. "I never in my life thought I would make anyone laugh," he says." But a few years ago, after suffering a nervous breakdown, Gupta's doctors prescribed him something unusual:a stand-up comedy course." Laughter has long been linked to a variety of health gains: it can both reduce stress, andincrease immunity, focus, and cardiovascular function. Yet research now suggests that not just consuming comedy, but actively creating it " especially in a group setting " can offer significant benefits to mental health in particular. In the UK, new programmes are beginning to use stand-up comedy lessons to help people…...

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    slashfilm.com > 2046411 > jack-nicholson-forgotten-roles-sitcom-andy-griffith-show

    Jack Nicholson Has Two Forgotten Guest-Starring Roles In A Classic Family Sitcom

    4+ hour, 1+ min ago (687+ words) Joe has a decade-long career in journalism, starting as a reporter for a regional newspaper in the UK before quickly moving into international news by becoming a Digital Producer for Sky News. His lifelong love of culture led him to start writing on film, TV, and tech in 2014, and he's since contributed to outlets such as TIME, Digital Spy, and ScreenRant. Jack Nicholson Has Two Forgotten Guest-Starring Roles In A Classic Family Sitcom Jack Nicholson may have disappeared from Hollywood, but his legacy never will. The screen legend reached true icon status during his decades-long career, which means Nicholson's filmography is full of truly iconic movie roles. Before he became the icon of cinema he is today, however, Nicholson spent years trying to break through, during which time he played two different characters in two episodes of "The Andy Griffith…...

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    bbc.com > news > articles > cwygkv1xlvwo

    Comedy duo create Band Aid parody inspired by Matlock

    6+ hour, 12+ min ago (412+ words) A comedy duo have teamed up with local businesses to release their third Derbyshire-themed Christmas single. Mark Page and Craig Webb have asked if Santa will remember the people of Matlock this Christmas, in an adaptation of the 1984 Band Aid charity hit. The music video for the song was filmed in pubs, shops, food stalls and takeaways in a bid to increase footfall and promote independent retailers. "During these times when businesses are struggling, it's quite good to get them exposed," said Mr Webb. "We really love the people of Matlock, so I'm glad they enjoy the song." "We do it for the community, to have a bit of fun, a laugh and a joke at Christmas and spread a bit of Christmas cheer," added Mr Page. The pair met six years ago while filming in London on another project…...

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    smh.com.au > politics > federal > best-of-cartoons-december-15-2025-20251214-p5nnlq.html

    Best of cartoons, December 15, 2025

    7+ hour, 3+ min ago (18+ words) The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. The Sydney Morning Herald...

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    yahoo.com > news > videos > actor-showman-dick-van-dyke-060648885.html

    Actor, showman Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday

    7+ hour, 24+ min ago (80+ words) The incomparable Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner was born in West Plains, Missouri, and grew up in Danville, Illinois. Jericka Duncan looks back on his first century of life. The incomparable Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner was born in West Plains, Missouri, and grew up in Danville, Illinois. Jericka Duncan looks back on his first century of life....

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    dnyuz.com > 12/14/2025 > tom-hanks-on-the-electrifying-and-terrifying-experience-of-writing-a-play

    Tom Hanks on the Electrifying (and Terrifying) Experience of Writing a Play

    7+ hour, 50+ min ago (568+ words) At the very first rehearsal of the new Off Broadway play "This World of Tomorrow" our director, Kenny Leon, stopped us after two minutes " two minutes. "I don't want to hear how you are saying the lines," he told us actors. "I want to hear what you are saying." We may have been focused on our dialects, but he was listening for the language of the play. And that language? It had evolved from prose on the page, my prose. After quieting some internal doubts, I embarked on this endeavor, partly fueled by a desire to bring to life onstage a sense of lives caught between the certainties of the past and the unknowable future. I wanted theatergoers to ponder the possibilities of each present moment. Jim thought the stories could work as pieces of theater: Two men leaving their…...