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‘Taxi’ Reunion Pulls Up to ‘The View’

‘Taxi’ Reunion Pulls Up to ‘The View’
The View hosted a wonderful and warm reunion of Taxi (1978-1983). Genius show! (Image via NBC) The most surprising thing to me was learning that Carol Kane came so late into the show. I knew she was added, but not so last-minute. It's insane to think this show is 45 years old ... https://youtu.be/sEiMg5sW3F4?si=UvFU7wt3kQ74Bn-L https://youtu.be/BPhI9m9JZkI?si=0mUouOyT-i4WIATD…
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Ryan O’Neal, ’70s Superstar, Dies @ 82

Ryan O’Neal, ’70s Superstar, Dies @ 82
Ryan O'Neal's acting career began in 1960, with a bit part on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. With Tony Dow on 'Beaver (Image via video still) It is interesting to think of him on shows like that and Leave It to Beaver, on which he appeared in 1961, considering the mega-star he became a…
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Norman Lear, TV Icon, Dies @ 101

Norman Lear, TV Icon, Dies @ 101
Via ExtraTV: It seemed he would never stop. (Image via THR) Norman Lear, the indefatigable TV legend who created classic, genre-defining, culture-driving series, died Tuesday at his L.A. home. He was 101, and had continued working until the end of his storied life. His death was confirmed to The New York Times by his family spokeswoman, Lara…
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Watch Judd Apatow’s Doc on the Friendship Between Don Rickles & Bob Newhart

Watch Judd Apatow’s Doc on the Friendship Between Don Rickles & Bob Newhart
Judd Apatow contributes a touchingly observed documentary short about the lifelong friendship between Don Rickles and his wife and Bob Newhart and his wife. It's especially compelling considering their acts were so diametrically opposed, yet in their personal lives, they were absolutely devoted to each other. The couples frequently traveled together and even lived within…
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Hall vs. Oates, JFK 60 Years On & More

Hall vs. Oates, JFK 60 Years On & More
November 22, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today ... Like, literally! (Image via RCA) VARIETY: Your '80s self would be devastated to learn that, in 2023, Hall & Oates are now so estranged that Hall just filed for a restraining order against Oates! PEOPLE: The JFK assassination — 60 years on. GREG IN…
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