As a sex symbol, Jenilee Harrison wasn’t keen on stripping down. The actress, who replaced Suzanne Somers on “Three’s Company,” posed for the June 1987 issue of Playboy. While she was ready for her close-up, Harrison was determined to appear in the Hugh Hefner-led magazine on her terms. Harrison, 67, is the co-host of a … Read more
George Wendt’s cause of death has been revealed weeks after his sudden passing. The “Cheers” star, famous for playing barfly Norm Peterson in all 11 seasons of the beloved NBC show, died from cardiac arrest, according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ on Thursday. The certificate also reportedly lists congestive heart failure, coronary artery … Read more
They are four notes that changed the action game: “Dum dum da da.” That is the musical motif that instantly set the suspenseful stage for many a thrilling spy adventure as the theme song of “Mission: Impossible” — both for the TV series and Tom Cruise’s film franchise that is supposedly coming to a close … Read more
Goodbye from New York? The “Saturday Night Live” Season 50 finale came to an abrupt end on May 17, leaving audiences speculating who from the cast may be leaving the show for good. Host Scarlett Johansson closed out the show with a traditional goodbye alongside the rest of the cast. However, the NBC variety show … Read more
Christopher Atkins will never forget his on-screen kiss with TV “cougar” Linda Gray. The actor played camp counselor Peter Richards, the much younger lover of Gray’s Sue Ellen Ewing on the hit TV series “Dallas” from 1983 to 1984. The now 64-year-old, an aspiring filmmaker, is currently fundraising for an upcoming project. “They put me … Read more
Here’s a story… “The Brady Bunch” star Christopher Knight revealed that he has a bone to pick with the show. During a recent episode of “The Real Brady Bros” podcast, which Knight, 67, co-hosts with Barry Williams, 70, they were joined by Susan Olsen, 63, who played Cindy Brady, and Mike Lookinland, 64, who played … Read more
Here’s the story. The “Brady Bunch” cast has revealed why the classic sitcom never explained what happened to Carol Brady’s first husband — despite being more forthcoming about Mike Brady’s first wife. Christopher Knight, who played middle son Peter Brady on the beloved series, and Barry Williams, who played oldest son Greg Brady, opened up … Read more
Here’s the story of a lovely lady — who almost didn’t survive the first day on set. Susan Olsen, who played Cindy Brady — the youngest of the Brady children on “The Brady Bunch” — recently revealed some of the darker memories of filming the sitcom. “I got injured. I almost died,” the actress, 63, … Read more
Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, has died at age 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft was most known for producing popular children’s shows featuring Thomas the Tank Engine after obtaining the rights to adapt Reverand Wilbert Awdry’s “Railway Series” books in the 1980s. The show … Read more
He’s got his exit from Springfield planned. “The Simpsons” shocked viewers in October when the long-running animated series called its Season 36 premiere its “series finale” — only to reveal that the entire storyline of the episode was generated by AI. It wasn’t the real finale, but showrunner Matt Selman told The Post, “The discussion … Read more
“Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens said he’s still struggling to make ends meet after he was forced to quit his job at a Trader Joe’s grocery store amid an “attack on my privacy” Owens, known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on the six-time Emmy-winning series, claimed he’s “not much better off” today than he … Read more
As Adam Sandler once sang, it’s “so much funukkah” to celebrate Hanukkah. The menorahs have been lit, since we’re in the thick of the eight-day Jewish holiday this year. If you’ve already eaten latkes and played a round of dreidel, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate. Here’s a roundup of eight essential Hanukkah … Read more
Michael Cole — best known for his role as Pete Cochran in “The Mod Squad” and Harlan Barrett in “General Hospital” — has died at 84. Cole passed away peacefully “surrounded by his loved ones after living a full and vibrant life,” his rep confirmed in a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They did not reveal his … Read more
“Tarzan” star Ron Ely’s cause of death has been revealed. The actor, who passed away on Sept. 29, died from “end-stage heart disease,” according to his death certificate, obtained by TMZ. The document also reportedly stated that the star died at 7:04 PM, adding that his body was later cremated. Ely was 86. Ron Ely … Read more
“Did I do that?” Jaleel White is opening up about his time on “Family Matters,” revealing what it was like to grow up on the set. The actor played Steve Urkel on the beloved sitcom from 1989 to 1998. In his forthcoming memoir, “Growing Up Urkel,” White, now 47, claims executives told him to wear looser jeans … Read more
The former child stars of “The Brady Bunch” have weighed in on one of the show’s biggest plot holes. Stars Barry Williams, Eve Plumb and Christopher Knight dropped by NBC’s “Today” show on Thursday and discussed the mysterious disappearance of the Brady family’s dog, Tiger, after host Carson Daly brought the beloved pet up. Surprisingly, … Read more
Ron Ely, the actor best known for his role on the TV series “Tarzan” has died. He was 86. The star passed away on Sept. 29 at the home of one of his daughters in the vicinity of Santa Barbara, Calif., according to The New York Times. Ely’s daughter, Kirsten, first announced the news on … Read more
He’s on the case. Mehcad Brooks, who plays Detective Jalen Shaw on “Law & Order,” is entering his third season on the show, as Season 24 premieres Thurs. Oct 3 at 8 p.m. on NBC. Brooks joined the cast in Season 22, when the show returned from its 12-year hiatus. “I had this childlike reaction,” … Read more
Pauley Perrette is leaving her acting career in the past. The “NCIS” alum, who claimed she was physically assaulted on set upon her exit from the show in 2018, said she will “never again” act in an interview with “Hello” magazine published Tuesday. “I’m not ungrateful for the benefits that it gave to me,” Perrette … Read more
Weekend update from Rockefeller Center. “Saturday Night Live” had plenty of material to report about during its Season 50 premiere — thanks to its own network. Colin Jost addressed Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the “Today” show during his Weekend Update segment alongside Michael Che on Sept. 28. The journalist, 60, announced the news days prior, … Read more