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Director Paul Feig recalls how Robin Williams ‘sabotaged’ his stand-up comedy career

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Director Paul Feig recalls how Robin Williams ‘sabotaged’ his stand-up comedy career

Hollywood director Paul Feig accused late comedian Robin Williams of sabotaging his stand-up career “a couple of times” as he tried to break into the comedy industry in Los Angeles. Feig, best known for directing hits including “The Office,” “Bridesmaids” and the controversial “Ghostbusters” reboot, revealed what it was like trying to stand out in … Read more

‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ star Joe Flaherty dead at 82

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‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ star Joe Flaherty dead at 82

Joe Flaherty, the actor, writer and comedian known for his roles on the Canadian sketch comedy series “Second City Television” and “Freaks and Geeks,” has died. He was 82. Flaherty’s daughter, Gudrun, confirmed the news to Variety in a statement through the Comedic Artists Alliance, claiming her father died Monday after a brief illness. Comedy icon Joe Flaherty has died at … Read more