Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down production, “Good Day LA’s” Maria Quiban had joked about working from home as the show’s meteorologist. She even had a green screen handy. Little did she know, that would be her reality for the past three months.
Quiban also released her book, “You Can’t Do It Alone- A Widow’s Journey Through Loss, Grief and Life After ” during quarantine. In it, she shares her grief after her husband, Sean Whitesell, died from a brain tumor four years ago. Not only does Quiban share her grief, she also shares her healing process with readers. Initially, Quiban had suggested postponing the June 9 release, but her publishers thought the book couldn’t come at a better time, so she forged ahead.
Did you find it therapeutic to put pen to paper for this personal story?
It was cathartic, gut-wrenching, painful, but it was joyful.
Quiban also released her book, “You Can’t Do It Alone- A Widow’s Journey Through Loss, Grief and Life After ” during quarantine. In it, she shares her grief after her husband, Sean Whitesell, died from a brain tumor four years ago. Not only does Quiban share her grief, she also shares her healing process with readers. Initially, Quiban had suggested postponing the June 9 release, but her publishers thought the book couldn’t come at a better time, so she forged ahead.
Did you find it therapeutic to put pen to paper for this personal story?
It was cathartic, gut-wrenching, painful, but it was joyful.
- 6/20/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Wme-img has received a $250 million investment from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, TheWrap has learned. “We’re thrilled to welcome industry leader SoftBank to Wme-img,” said Ariel Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell, the agency’s CEOs. “SoftBank brings a unique industry perspective and a commitment to help us deliver valuable new opportunities to our clients and partners in markets around the world.” SoftBank will join existing partner Silver Lake, Wme-img’s current strategic investor, in its partnership with the Hollywood firm. Silver Lake came on to be Wme’s strategic partner in 2012. The deal now values Wme-img at an estimated $5.5 billion.
- 3/23/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Sean David Gerard Whitesell, a noted TV writer/producer who was also the brother of Wme co-ceo Patrick Whitesell, died on Dec. 28 in Los Angeles at the age of 52 following a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Kttv weather anchor Maria Quiban Whitesell, and their son, Gus. Sean Whitesell was born on March 11, 1963 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to John and Patricia Whitesell as the fifth of six sons. Long before he began writing, Sean developed a fierce love of sports, especially basketball, and played with great determination and skill at Iowa Falls High School...
- 12/31/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
March Of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, will host their 5th Annual March of Dimes Celebration of Babies luncheon on November 13, 2010 at the Four Season Hotel in Los Angeles.
Hosted by Samantha Harris, Celebration of Babies will recognize prominent individuals including Hollywood moms & dads who are celebrating the birth of their children and who are role models for March of Dimes’ commitment to improving the health of babies. The 2010 March of Dimes’ Celebrity Volunteers or “Stork Club” includes Sarah Chalke & Jamie Afifi, Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur, Joey & Chandie Lawrence, Tiffani Thiessen & Brady Smith, Jenna Elfman & Bodhi Elfman, Rock Harper & Tamara Harper, Lisa Leslie & Michael Locke and Maria Quiban & Sean Whitesell. The “Stork Club” members are individuals who have had or are expecting babies in 2010.
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Hosted by Samantha Harris, Celebration of Babies will recognize prominent individuals including Hollywood moms & dads who are celebrating the birth of their children and who are role models for March of Dimes’ commitment to improving the health of babies. The 2010 March of Dimes’ Celebrity Volunteers or “Stork Club” includes Sarah Chalke & Jamie Afifi, Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur, Joey & Chandie Lawrence, Tiffani Thiessen & Brady Smith, Jenna Elfman & Bodhi Elfman, Rock Harper & Tamara Harper, Lisa Leslie & Michael Locke and Maria Quiban & Sean Whitesell. The “Stork Club” members are individuals who have had or are expecting babies in 2010.
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- 10/14/2010
- Look to the Stars
HollywoodNews.com: TNT is ordering a second helping of its hit series “Memphis Beat,” starring Jason Lee (“My Name Is Earl”) and Alfre Woodard (“Three Rivers”). TNT has ordered 10 episodes for the second season of the series, which also stars DJ Qualls (“Hustle & Flow”). The show is slated to return in 2011.
“Memphis Beat” premiered June 22 and quickly established itself as one of the summer’s hottest shows. In its first season, “Memphis Beat” averaged 4.7 million viewers and ranked as one of ad-supported cable’s Top 5 new series of the summer and the #1 Tuesday series among adults 25-54. “Memphis Beat” was created by Liz W. Garcia (Cold Case) and Joshua Harto (The Dark Knight). The series comes to TNT from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Warner Horizon Television.
“’Memphis Beat’ is a real treasure: a slightly off-center crime drama with great actors, memorable characters and a soundtrack steeped in Memphis sounds,...
“Memphis Beat” premiered June 22 and quickly established itself as one of the summer’s hottest shows. In its first season, “Memphis Beat” averaged 4.7 million viewers and ranked as one of ad-supported cable’s Top 5 new series of the summer and the #1 Tuesday series among adults 25-54. “Memphis Beat” was created by Liz W. Garcia (Cold Case) and Joshua Harto (The Dark Knight). The series comes to TNT from George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Warner Horizon Television.
“’Memphis Beat’ is a real treasure: a slightly off-center crime drama with great actors, memorable characters and a soundtrack steeped in Memphis sounds,...
- 9/16/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
Cold Case co-executive producer Sean Whitesell has signed a two-year overall deal with NBC Universal Television Studio. Under the seven-figure deal, Whitesell has joined the studio's upcoming drama series for NBC The Black Donnellys and will develop new projects. NBC Uni TV's senior vp drama and cable programming Laura Lancaster said she had been a big fan of Whitesell's for years. The two previously crossed paths at Universal Network TV, where Whitesell worked on the studio's drama for CBS Robbery Homicide Division and Lancaster was a drama development executive.
- 4/19/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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