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'Risky Business' Mom, Actress Janet Carroll, Dies
24 May 2012 9:11 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Janet Carroll, the actress best known for playing Tom Cruise's crystal egg-obsessed mom in "Risky Business," died Tuesday in New York at age 71. Carroll's son told the Associated Press his mom died after a long, unspecified illness. Carroll, who began her career in theater, played Jim Dial's (Charles Kimbrough) wife, Doris, on "Murphy Brown," Kimberly's (Marcia Cross) mom on "Melrose Place" and Richard Fish's (Greg Germann) mom on "Ally McBeal." Also read: 'The Master': Paul Thomas Anderson Reaches Out to Scientologist Tom Cruise (Exclusive) She was also Gary, owner of Gary's Shoes, Al »
- Kimberly Potts
'Risky Business' mom Janet Carroll dies at 71
24 May 2012 8:05 AM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
Stage and screen actress Janet Carroll passed away Tuesday (May 22) in New York after a long illness, her son George Brown tells the Associated Press. She was 71.
Carroll is perhaps best known to film buffs as playing Tom Cruise's mom, owner of the expensive Orrefors crystal egg, in the 1983 movie "Risky Business." She went on to star on TV shows "The Bronx Zoo," "Married With Children," "Melrose Place" and to play Jim Dial's wife Doris on "Murphy Brown."
Her stage credits include "Little Women" the musical, "Electra," "Lady Windemere's Fan," "Hello Dolly," "Guys and Dolls," "Mame" and "South Pacific."
For many years, Carroll was artistic director for the jazz series at the Simi Valley Cultural Center and performed on tour with the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band. A memorial service is being held Saturday, May 26 in New York City. She is survived by son George and daughter-in-law Lauren. »
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'Risky Business' Actress Dies At 71
23 May 2012 6:43 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Actress Janet Carroll, who played the mother of Tom Cruise's character in the movie "Risky Business," has died. She was 71.
Carroll's son, George Brown, said the actress died Tuesday in New York after a long illness.
Carroll worked steadily since that breakthrough role with Cruise in 1983. Her film credits include "Family Business," with Sean Connery and Matthew Broderick, and "Memories of Me" with Billy Crystal. On television, she appeared in such shows as "Murphy Brown," "Melrose Place" and "Married With Children."
Carroll served as artistic director of the jazz series at the Simi Valley Cultural Center in Southern California for many years and performed on tour with the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band.
A memorial service will be held Saturday in New York City. »
- AP
Tom Cruise's Mom in Risky Business Dies at 71
23 May 2012 1:30 PM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Janet Carroll, who played Tom Cruise's oblivious mother in the movie Risky Business, died Tuesday at 71. The Chicago-born actress, who had a long career in movies and television, died in New York after a lengthy illness, Variety reports. Playing a mother unaware that her son was running a brothel in her own home while she was out of town, Carroll made her movie premiere in the 1983 film that launched Cruise to superstardom. Carroll went on to appear in 20 other films and dozens of TV shows including Murphy Brown, Married with Children and Melrose Place. - Mike Fleeman »
'Risky Business' Mom Dies at 71
23 May 2012 12:32 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Janet Carroll, a veteran film, TV and stage actress who played Tom Cruise’s mother on vacation in 1983’s Risky Business, died Tuesday in New York after a long illness. She was 71. During a career that spanned three decades, the Chicago native also had recurring roles in two long-running sitcoms: as the owner of the store in which shoe salesman Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill) works in Fox’s Married … With Children and as the wife of stuffy anchorman Jim Dial (Charles Kimbrough) on CBS’ Murphy Brown. Carroll also worked regularly on TV’s The Bronx Zoo opposite Ed Asner and
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- Mike Barnes
Nostalgia Fact-Check: How Does Murphy Brown Hold Up?
16 May 2012 12:00 PM, PDT | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
The Nostalgia Fact-Check is a recurring Vulture feature in which we revisit a seminal movie, TV show, or album that reflexively evinces an "Oh my God, that was the best ever!" response by a certain demographic, owing to it having been imprinted on them early. Now, years later, we will take a look at these classics in a more objective, unforgiving adult light: Are they really the best ever? How do they hold up now? We've already reconsidered a number of once-beloved entertainments. This week, we consider the seminal working woman sitcom Murphy Brown.Background: It was twenty years ago this month that Vice-President Dan Quayle made moronic-election-narrative history by giving a speech in which he essentially blamed the recent Los Angeles riots on Murphy Brown. “Bearing babies irresponsibly is, simply, wrong,” Quayle told his California audience. “It doesn't help matters when prime-time TV has Murphy Brown — a character who »
- Ruth Graham
Snuffed Out: TV Series That Were Gone Too Soon
3 May 2012 8:04 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
The fate of Gcb, one of our favorite new shows, will be decided in the next few weeks, and right now, there's a 50/50 chance it'll survive. If it does get canceled, at least it'll instantly become a member of what we'll call the Arrested Development/Freaks & Geeks/Firefly club. Shows that were canceled before their time, and have gained cult status since they left the airwaves.
All of those programs have rabid enthusiastic followers, and in the case of Firefly and Arrested Development, that fan enthusiasm has directly led to big screen resurrections.
We're hoping Gcb gets a renewal, but while we wait, let's take a look at a few other shows throughout the years that were unfairly snuffed out, and picture ... what might have been.
ABC (October 3, 2007 – June 13, 2009)
Featuring a stellar cast, including Lee Pace, the incomparable Kristin Chenoweth, and Anna Friel as Dead Zooey Deschanel, Pushing Daisies »
- snicks
John Legend replaces Lionel Richie on 'Duets'; 'NCIS' star David McCallum returning next season
30 April 2012 3:49 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
A smorgasbord of TV news, including items on a "Desperate Housewife's" new gig, the possible return of a '90s sitcom and more.
- John Legend is joining ABC's summer singing competition "Duets," taking over for Lionel Richie, who left the show for unspecified reasons. Legend joins fellow stars Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke in looking for undiscovered singers worthy of sharing the stage with them. It premieres May 24. [ABC]
- ABC has also added another unscripted series to its summer lineup: "The Glass House," a "Big Brother"-esque show in which 14 contestants try to win $250,000 by winning over viewers. The audience will be able to vote for their favorite players, in addition to helping decide some of the activities the contestants undertake. [ABC]
- David McCallum will return to "NCIS" next season after signing a new two-year deal with producer CBS TV Studios. The veteran actor's contract was set to expire after this season. »
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CBS Looking to Bring Back Murphy Brown for Election Season?
30 April 2012 2:47 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
It appears the resurrection of TV shows won't be limited to Fox bringing back animated series like Family Guy or Comedy Central breathing new life into Futurama. At least that will be the case of Murphy Brown creator Diane English has her way as the writer is currently talking with CBS about potentially bringing back the series for just a few episodes during this election year. While at the TV Land Awards, English told TV Guide that she's been talking to both the network and star Candice Bergen about coming back to TV for some political satire fun. She says, "We're having a little conversation with CBS about a few episodes, and I think it's possible. Candice knows about it, and we're going to talk to her more in July once she wraps her Broadway play ['The Best Man.']" Hit the jump for more. Honestly, coming back for a few episodes seems like a bit of a gimmick, »
- Ethan Anderton
CBS might bring back Murphy Brown and you are old
30 April 2012 12:03 PM, PDT | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
Murphy Brown creator Diane English tells TV Guide that she's been in discussion with CBS about reviving the newsroom satire that wasn't afraid to call Dan Quayle stupid, bringing that same fearlessness to modern-day easy targets in a handful of election-year specials. Those talks are entirely preliminary, of course, though English says she thinks "it's possible," adding that after Candice Bergen's current Broadway run wraps in July, she plans to discuss with her further the idea of returning and reminding fans just how long ago the '90s were and how incredibly old they are now. With »
Kelly Ripa is Catwoman to Lucille Ball to Cher for TV Land Awards
30 April 2012 10:35 AM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
Kelly Ripa hosted the 2012 TV Land Awards and for her second time as hostess with the mostess, she offered up a hilarious opening sketch that featured her trying on different personas - from "Star Trek" to Tootie to Morticia Addams. We think our favorite was Cher.
She ends up going with a Catwoman catsuit, complete with awesome old-school "Batman" title cards and voiceover. Ripa also came flying into the awards show in her catsuit, much to the delight of the audience members below.
Did you watch the 10th anniversary TV Land Awards? This year the awards honored "Laverne & Shirley," "In Living Color," "Murphy Brown," "One Day at a Time" and "Pee-Wee's Playhouse," plus Aretha Franklin for the Icon award. Fun stuff. »
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Will CBS Resurrect Murphy Brown?
30 April 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Here's something a little unexpected: Murphy Brown creator Diane English tells TV Guide that she's been in talks with CBS to revive the Candice Bergen character for a handful of election-year specials. "We're having a little conversation with CBS about a few episodes, and I think it's possible," English said, adding, "Candice knows about it, and we're going to talk to her more in July once she wraps her Broadway play [The Best Man]." Fun facts: Murphy Brown's son would be 20 now, and you are old! »
- Kyle Buchanan
Kelly Ripa as Catwoman (Photo) for TV Land Awards Host - 2012 Winners
30 April 2012 7:12 AM, PDT | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
Kelly Ripa frantically picked from several different costumes for her job as TV Land host for 2012. She chose from seemingly countless options for her hosting gig for the night, for the awards show. The ceremony, which taped earlier this month in New York, honored the casts of "Laverne & Shirley," "Murphy Brown," "In Living Color," "One Day At a Time" and "Pee-wee's Playhouse." In the opening segment from the 10th Annual TV Land Awards the perky blonde Ripa and Carson Kressley search for the perfect look for the host to wear to greet the audience. Kelly tries and array of choices, and as it is "TV Land", she tries out the looks of past and present TV icons from Cher to Tootie from "The Facts of Life." She tries on costumes for Wonder Woman, Sue Sylvester, Daisy Duke, "New Girl's" Jess and so many more before she makes a decision. »
Is 'Murphy Brown' Coming Back?
30 April 2012 6:41 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Coming soon to CBS: "Murphy Brown"? Series creator Diane English told TV Guide Magazine she is in talks with CBS, Warner Bros. and Candice Bergen about bringing the character back to TV in time to take on the 2012 presidential election.
"We're having a little conversation with CBS about a few episodes, and I think it's possible," English told TV Guide on the red carpet of the 2012 TV Land Awards. English and the series were honored at the awards show with the Impact Award and the cast reunited on to stage to accept the accolade.
At the TV Land Awards, Series co-star Faith Ford had the same idea, when asked what the "Murphy Brown" cast would be doing now. "They'd be doing the same things of course, but it would actually be more fun now because of all the great political stuff with this election coming up," Ford said. "They'd be all up into that. »
- Chris Harnick
Is 'Murphy Brown' Coming Back?
30 April 2012 6:41 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Coming soon to CBS: "Murphy Brown"? Series creator Diane English told TV Guide Magazine she is in talks with CBS, Warner Bros. and Candice Bergen about bringing the character back to TV in time to take on the 2012 presidential election.
"We're having a little conversation with CBS about a few episodes, and I think it's possible," English told TV Guide on the red carpet of the 2012 TV Land Awards. English and the series were honored at the awards show with the Impact Award and the cast reunited on to stage to accept the accolade.
At the TV Land Awards, Series co-star Faith Ford had the same idea, when asked what the "Murphy Brown" cast would be doing now. "They'd be doing the same things of course, but it would actually be more fun now because of all the great political stuff with this election coming up," Ford said. "They'd be all up into that. »
- Chris Harnick
Rolling Back The Years At The 'TV Land Awards'
30 April 2012 3:04 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Everybody had a blast at the tenth annual "TV Land Awards" (Sun., 9 p.m. Et on TV Land). Host Kelly Ripa toook to the stage dressed as everyone from Sue Sylvester to Cher, and the house band was the always fabulous B-52s.
Plus, the casts of several classic shows were reunited on-stage. Accepting the Fan Favorite award for "Laverne & Shirley," Cindy Williams paid tribute to the audience.
When Whoopi Goldberg presented the Groundbreaking Award to the cast of "In Living Color," Jim Carrey described the show as being "bigger than us."
Accepting the Impact Award, "Murphy Brown" star Candice Bergen joked about former Vice President Dan Quayle's dislike of the show.
Read what the cast and creators of "Murphy Brown" told HuffPost TV on the red carpet at the TV Land Awards.
TV Replay scours the vast television landscape to find the most interesting, amusing, and amazing moments »
- Catherine Lawson
Rolling Back The Years At The 'TV Land Awards'
30 April 2012 2:30 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Everybody had a blast at the tenth annual "TV Land Awards" (Sun., 9 p.m. Et on TV Land). Host Kelly Ripa toook to the stage dressed as everyone from Sue Sylvester to Cher, and the house band was the always fabulous B-52s.
Plus, the casts of several classic shows were reunited on-stage. Accepting the Fan Favorite award for "Laverne & Shirley," Cindy Williams paid tribute to the audience.
When Whoopi Goldberg presented the Groundbreaking Award to the cast of "In Living Color," Jim Carrey described the show as being "bigger than us."
Accepting the Impact Award, "Murphy Brown" star Candice Bergen joked about former Vice President Dan Quayle's dislike of the show.
Read what the cast and creators of "Murphy Brown" told HuffPost TV on the red carpet at the TV Land Awards.
TV Replay scours the vast television landscape to find the most interesting, amusing, and amazing moments »
- Catherine Lawson
David Wild: "The Sun Always Shines On TV": A Playlist for "The TV Land Awards"
29 April 2012 1:04 PM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
In so much as I was ever raised, I was raised on television. So I once again had a total blast working on "The TV Land Awards " that airs tonight on TV Land at 9 p.m./8 Cst. Beautifully hosted by Kelly Ripa -- who I first fell in love with on TV -- this year's show features cast reunions from the stars of Murphy Brown, Laverne & Shirley, In Living Color and One Day At A Time. Pee Wee Herman is also honored, as is The Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, who performs wonderfully and, yes, soulfully. In honor of this grand annual TV event that celebrates TV so well, here's my playlist for tonight's great TV party. As always please add your own tubular tracks below.
"The Sun Always Shines on TV" -- a-Ha
"I Saw It on TV" -- John Fogerty
"Portable Television" -- Death Cab For Cutie »
- David Wild
TV Land Awards 2012: Kelly Ripa helps honor 'One Day at a Time' and 'Laverne & Shirley,' among others
29 April 2012 12:00 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
If it's a bit surprising they haven't had their turns before, they're getting them now.
Several beloved comedy series are in the TV Land Awards spotlight as the nostalgia-driven network televises the 10th-anniversary edition of the event Sunday, April 29. Kelly Ripa returns as host of the ceremony, taped two weekends earlier at New York's Lexington Avenue Armory at Gramercy Park, and the casts of the honored shows alone guarantee the room to be filled with familiar faces.
ABC's "Laverne & Shirley," which starred Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams as the Milwaukee brewery co-workers and roommates, gets the Fan Favorite Award; CBS' "One Day at a Time," about a single working mother (Bonnie Franklin) and her teen daughters (Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli), receives the Innovator Award.
Also, CBS' vehicle for Pee-wee Herman (alias Paul Reubens), "Pee-wee's Playhouse," lands the Pop Culture Award; Keenen Ivory Wayans' Fox sketch comedy "In Living Color, »
- editorial@zap2it.com
What to Watch: The TVLine-Up for Sunday
28 April 2012 8:08 PM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
On TV this Sunday: Once Upon a Time‘s Regina looks to cast a spell, TV Land reunites the Shotz Brewery’s most famous employees, The Good Wife and Breakout Kings wrap their seasons and more. There’s a lot going on, but we’ve decided to single out these 11 programs.
TVLine’s Finale Calendar: What’s Ending When?
8 pm Once Upon a Time (ABC) | August promises to enlighten Emma and show how she can beat Regina to take custody of Henry; with Mary Margaret returning to work, Regina puts a plan in motion to seduce David; in the fairytale land that was, »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
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