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Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 A Hollywood family loss now has new details. Kelly Lee Curtis, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died of natural causes after spending the week before her death in hospice care, according to multiple reports citing the Blaine County coroner’s office in Idaho. Us Weekly reported Monday, June 1, that the coroner’s office said Curtis died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. E! News also reported the cause of death and hospice details. Curtis was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, announced her older sister’s death in an Instagram post Saturday, saying Kelly died at home. Earlier report: Jam…
NBC Cancels 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Star Christopher Meloni Says 'It Was A Good Ride' NBC Cancels 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Star Christopher Meloni Says 'It Was A Good Ride'
NBC Cancels 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Star Christopher Meloni Says 'It Was A Good Ride' One of TV’s most familiar detectives has worked his last full-time case. "Law & Order: Organized Crime" has been canceled after five seasons and will not return for Season 6 on NBC or Peacock, according to Deadline. The spinoff starred Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler, the detective he first played on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." The show aired its first four seasons on NBC before moving to Peacock for its fifth. “I just saw that they announced ‘Organized Crime’ won’t be coming back," Meloni said in a video posted on Instagram. "I wanted to take this moment to say thank…
Oprah Signs Exclusive Deal With Amazon: What It Means For Fans Oprah Signs Exclusive Deal With Amazon: What It Means For Fans
Oprah Signs Exclusive Deal With Amazon: What It Means For Fans Oprah Winfrey has signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with Amazon, marking a significant expansion of her media empire.  The partnership, announced Monday morning, April 27, highlights Amazon’s growing ambitions in the creator-driven media space, and includes her podcast, book club, and the back catalog of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," according to multiple reports, including Variety. The deal focuses on integrating Oprah’s brand across Amazon’s platforms, including Wondery, Amazon’s podcast network.  Here’s what the agreement includes: "The Oprah Podcast": Wondery will exclusively…
Westport Playhouse To Host TV, Film Acting Masterclass For Middle Schoolers Westport Playhouse To Host TV, Film Acting Masterclass For Middle Schoolers
Westport Playhouse To Host TV, Film Acting Masterclass For Middle Schoolers Westport Country Playhouse will hold an “Acting for TV and Film” masterclass for middle school students on Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Lucille Lortel White Barn next to the Playhouse. The program is part of the Playhouse’s Masterclass Series and will be led by television and film actor Liz Fye, Westport Country Playhouse announced in a press release. Organizers said the session will focus on the subtler techniques often used for on-camera work. Students will rehearse pre-assigned scenes and perform them in front of the group, with opportunities to take direction. The class is …
Channel 3 Shake-Up: Roger Susanin Leaves Weekend Anchor Desk For New Weekday Role Channel 3 Shake-Up: Roger Susanin Leaves Weekend Anchor Desk For New Weekday Role
Channel 3 Shake-Up: Roger Susanin Leaves Weekend Anchor Desk For New Weekday Role A familiar face on weekend mornings is stepping into a new spotlight. Roger Susanin is moving from his weekend anchor role to a weekday position with WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News. The shift marks a major change for viewers who have come to know him as part of their weekend routine. Susanin shared the news on Facebook, confirming he will now anchor shows from Monday through Friday. His final weekend morning broadcast aired on Sunday, March 29.  “I’ll share those details soon, but today I just want to thank all of my great Weekend AM teammates!” Susanin said, posing with several of th…
‘24’ Star Kiefer Sutherland Arrested After Ride-Share Altercation ‘24’ Star Kiefer Sutherland Arrested After Ride-Share Altercation
‘24’ Star Kiefer Sutherland Arrested After Ride-Share Altercation Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood after an altercation with a ride-share driver, police said. The Los Angeles Police Department said the 59-year-old was taken into custody following the incident just after midnight Monday, Jan. 12, near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue on suspicion of felony criminal threats.  He was booked at about 4:23 a.m. and released later that morning after posting a $50,000 bond, with a first court appearance set for Monday, Feb. 2, at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, according to multiple reports, including People and The Hollywood Reporter.…
'Smash Or Pass?' Stamford's Mary Beth Barone Just Stole The Golden Globes Red Carpet Spotlight 'Smash Or Pass?' Stamford's Mary Beth Barone Just Stole The Golden Globes Red Carpet Spotlight
'Smash Or Pass?' Stamford's Mary Beth Barone Just Stole The Golden Globes Red Carpet Spotlight Comedian Mary Beth Barone is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about faces from the Golden Globes red carpet after a series of viral interviews captivated millions online. Barone, who was born and raised in Stamford, CT and graduated from Westhill High School, conducted offbeat red carpet interviews that stood out among the night’s traditional celebrity questions. Clips from the event have racked up millions of views on social media, where viewers praised her humor and timing (click here to watch some of the clips). She was named to Variety's list of 10 Comics to Watch in 2025. D…
Spotsylvania Hits Prime Time As Chilling Triple-Murder Case Airs On A&E Tonight Spotsylvania Hits Prime Time As Chilling Triple-Murder Case Airs On A&E Tonight
Spotsylvania Hits Prime Time As Chilling Triple-Murder Case Airs On A&E Tonight Spotsylvania County is stepping into the national spotlight, as a brutal murder investigation handled by local deputies will be featured on television tonight, officials announced Thursday, Jan. 8. An all-new episode of A&E’s Crime & Progress will spotlight the sheriff's office and fire depart ment during the investigation of a 2024 triple homicide involving three elderly victims, according to the sheriff’s office. The episode, titled “The Roommate Killer,” focuses on what authorities described as a "cold-blooded attack" inside a home. Deputies discovered multiple victims inside th…
These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations
These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations Westchester County is celebrating a major awards-season milestone after productions filmed across the region earned 31 nominations between the 2026 Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards. The nominations span top categories, including Best Motion Picture, Best TV Series, acting, directing, and craft honors, reinforcing Westchester’s position as one of the most in-demand filming locations in the region, county officials said. Film and TV Projects Lead Awards Season The county said its diverse locations, from Hudson River towns to northern farms, as well as mid-century architecture to…
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis was killed after being struck by a car in Midtown Manhattan. The 60-year-old Davis was crossing Broadway near West 53rd Street just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, when a Cadillac XT6 SUV made a left turn and hit her, according to the New York Daily News.  The news of Davis’ death has left many in the local theater and television community shocked and saddened. The driver, 61, remained at the scene, and Davis’ friend told the Daily News that they had the right of way at the time of the crash, the outlet said. Emergency responders found Davis with severe hea…
New Co-Host Named For 'Today' Show's Fourth Hour After Hoda Kotb's Departure New Co-Host Named For 'Today' Show's Fourth Hour After Hoda Kotb's Departure
New Co-Host Named For 'Today' Show's Fourth Hour After Hoda Kotb's Departure NBC's "Today" show’s fourth hour has a new co-host. In an emotional announcement during the Tuesday, Dec. 9 broadcast, Jenna Bush Hager revealed that Sheinelle Jones will officially step into the role left vacant by Hoda Kotb about a year ago. "We have got a very special show today," Bush Hager said. "Over the last year, you guys, I have had the privilege of co-hosting this show with 60 incredible friends, who’ve all opened up to me, who inspired me. I’ve laughed,  "I’ve cried I’ve made some incredible friends and I’ve learned so much about myself, and you the audience have been with …
'Stranger Things' Joe Keery Brings A Little Upside Down To Newburyport Coffee Shop 'Stranger Things' Joe Keery Brings A Little Upside Down To Newburyport Coffee Shop
'Stranger Things' Joe Keery Brings A Little Upside Down To Newburyport Coffee Shop Joe Keery, the breakout star from Netflix's "Stranger Things" and a musician, took a break from the Upside Down to visit a coffee shop in his Massachusetts hometown this week. The Newburyport native stopped by Olive’s Coffee and Bakehouse for a caffeine fix and took the time to snap photos with some starstruck employees and adoring fans, the shop posted on Facebook. “My staff have always been huge fans and Sunday I decided to give them a gift by asking if I could get a picture of them with him,” Olive's owner, Debra Ball, told MassLive. “He was happy to do it.” The shop later shared the…
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern A cause of death has now been released for Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, who died earlier this month at age 89. According to a death certificate obtained by People, Ladd died of acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure on Mon., Nov. 3. She was cremated a week later, on Mon., Nov. 10, the outlet reported. Ladd’s career spanned more than seven decades, earning her acclaim for roles in both film and television.  Earlier report: Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies She received three Oscar nominations, including for her performance as Fl…
NY Native Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies NY Native Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies
NY Native Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies Sally Kirkland, an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress, has died. The 84-year-old's death came early Tuesday, Nov. 11, at a hospice in Palm Springs, California, days after entering the facility, her agent said, according to NBC News. She had been battling dementia and other health complications, including infections in her final years. Born on Oct. 31, 1941, in New York City, Kirkland was raised in a creative household. Her mother, Sally Kirkland Sr., was a prominent fashion editor for Vogue and LIFE magazines.  Kirkland began her career Off-Broadway before transitioning…
MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast To Be Roasted Live At Hard Rock AC With Popular Comic Headlining MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast To Be Roasted Live At Hard Rock AC With Popular Comic Headlining
MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast To Be Roasted Live At Hard Rock AC With Popular Comic Headlining The cast of MTV’s "Jersey Shore" is reuniting for the first-ever “Jersey Shore Roast” at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Snooki, Pauly D, The Situation, JWoww, Vinny, Sammi, Deena, Ronnie, and Angelina will all take the stage alongside comedian Chris Distefano for what’s being billed as a no-holds-barred night of shocking jokes and celebrity surprises at the Sound Waves Theater on Monday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The roast will be filmed for MTV’s hit series "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," meaning fans may get to watch the chaos unfold on-screen later this season. Tickets are …
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Jimmy Kimmel’s guest list is out, and it signals a back-to-business return for his late-night show. On his Tuesday, Sept. 23 show, Kimmel will welcome actor Glen Powell and singer Sarah McLachlan as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot following a suspension tied to controversy over Kimmel’s comments after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  Powell will be promoting his new Hulu series "Chad Powers," which premieres on Sept. 30, 2025.  McLachlan was the musical guest; her appearance followed public support for Kimmel, including canceling a performan…
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return
ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return ABC is ending Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and putting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on the air.  The show returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot on Tuesday, Sept. 23. On Monday, Sept. 22, Disney said it would bring the show back after “thoughtful conversations” with the host.  ABC pulled the show “indefinitely” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, after major station owner Nexstar said it would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future.”  "Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country," the c…
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46. The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported. A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
Jon Hamm Stars In BetMGM Commercial Filmed At Rutt's Hut Jon Hamm Stars In BetMGM Commercial Filmed At Rutt's Hut
Jon Hamm Stars In BetMGM Commercial Filmed At Rutt's Hut Clifton’s legendary hot dog joint Rutt’s Hut has landed a starring role in BetMGM’s newest ad campaign featuring Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm. The commercial, which debuted this fall, tells the story of a group whose night took an unexpected turn after a freak hailstorm cracked their windshield. They ended up at a “non-descript bar” — Rutt’s Hut in Clifton — where football was playing on a TV “that no one wanted to change,” Hamm narrates. The group pulled out the BetMGM app and pieced together a live parlay. “Soon the whole bar was rooting for that parlay,” Hamm says, noting that New York wa…
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…
'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51 'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51
'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51 After a summer of upheaval, "Saturday Night Live" is ready to kick off its 51st season with a bang. The venerable sketch comedy show announced the lineup for the first three shows of the season with Bad Bunny hosting the Oct. 4 season premiere with musical guest Doja Cat. This is Bad Bunny's second time hosting "SNL." If you're thinking, "wait, wasn't Bad Bunny just on the show?", he was the musical guest for the Season 50 finale in May. Doja Cat will be making her SNL debut. Longtime cast member Amy Poehler will make her return to Studio 8H for the Oct. 11 episode, which is also the 50-ye…
Jimmy Fallon Quietly Drops Out Of Massive NYC Festival Amid Kimmel Show Shutdown: Report Jimmy Fallon Quietly Drops Out Of Massive NYC Festival Amid Kimmel Show Shutdown: Report
Jimmy Fallon Quietly Drops Out Of Massive NYC Festival Amid Kimmel Show Shutdown: Report Jimmy Fallon has apparently backed out of the 11th annual Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City, Deadline reports. The event, running Sept. 15 through Sept. 18, brings thousands of business leaders, makers, and innovators together for four days of panels, workshops, and networking. Fallon had been scheduled for a Thursday, Sept. 18, 10:10 a.m. mainstage session titled "Staying On Brand" with Bozoma Saint John. The conversation was set to feature Fallon’s new unscripted NBC series "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon," in which he launches a marketing firm and works with top creatives. Th…
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled New video shows Jimmy Kimmel exiting a Hollywood studio shortly after getting word that ABC has indefinitely pulled production of his show over comments on the Charlie Kirk murder. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of the 31-year-old conservative influencer. The fallout stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said: …
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue ABC has taken “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its schedule indefinitely after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the show across its ABC-affiliated stations in response to the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Nexstar said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its owned and partner ABC stations “will preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show,” adding that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s recent comments and will …
Watch Robert Irwin Crush (And Others Crash) 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut Watch Robert Irwin Crush (And Others Crash) 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut
Watch Robert Irwin Crush (And Others Crash) 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 16, with 14 celebrities hitting the ballroom floor — and the scores ranged from dazzling to dismal. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt tied for the top spot in Week 1 with scores of 15 out of 20. Irwin and partner Witney Carson wowed with a jive to “Born To Be Wild” that racked up 3.6 million TikTok views, while Leavitt and Mark Ballas earned their 15 with a tango to “Golden” from "K-Pop Demon Hunters." At the other end of the leaderboard, Corey Feldman and Andy Richt…
'SNL' Exodus: Longtime Cast Member Announces Departure 'SNL' Exodus: Longtime Cast Member Announces Departure
'SNL' Exodus: Longtime Cast Member Announces Departure Miss Eggy is leaving the building. Ego Nwodim announced she is departing "Saturday Night Live" after seven seasons, according to Deadline. The move was unexpected as the show had finalized its roster for Season 51, which features five new cast members. “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight. But after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL," Nwodim said in a statement. "I am immensely grateful to Lorne for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support, and friendship. Week after week on that stage ta…
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Polly Holliday, who turned “Kiss my grits!” into a pop-culture staple as Flo on the hit sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 88. Holliday died in New York City Tuesday, Sept. 9 at her home in Manhattan, according to The New York Times, which cited her longtime agent and friend Dennis Aspland.  An Alabama native who came up through regional theater and Broadway, Holliday broke out as Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on CBS’s "Alice" (1976–80), then headlined the spinoff Flo (1980–81), where her brassy one-liners — especially “Kiss my grits!” — became part of the American vernacular.  …
'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location Revealed By 'Deadline' 'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location Revealed By 'Deadline'
'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location Revealed By 'Deadline' Grab your passport and maybe a black-tie alibi — "The White Lotus" is checking in somewhere très chic. According to "Deadline," creator Mike White and HBO have set their sights on France for the next installment of the Emmy-winning murder mystery dramedy. While HBO isn’t spilling any wine just yet (the network declined comment), whispers are swirling around the ultra-glamorous Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, "Deadline" said. Perched on the sun-drenched tip of the French Riviera, it’s a stone’s throw from Cannes and has a long history of rubbing elbows with Hollywood elite. White himself was spot…
Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New England Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New England
Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New England Nicholas Braun, best known as Cousin Greg on HBO’s Succession, was charged in New England on suspicion of driving under the influence after a late-night traffic stop over Labor Day weekend, authorities said. TMZ first reported that police in Moultonborough, New Hampshire pulled Braun over Friday night, Aug. 29, and booked him into the Carroll County lockup for about an hour before releasing him on his own recognizance. No bail was set. There is no mugshot because the station’s camera wasn’t working, the TMZ report states. Braun, age 37, was arrested on suspicion of DUI Impairment and O…
Actor Floyd Levine Dies; New York Native, Father Of TV Exec Brian Robbins Actor Floyd Levine Dies; New York Native, Father Of TV Exec Brian Robbins
Actor Floyd Levine Dies; New York Native, Father Of TV Exec Brian Robbins Floyd Levine, a veteran character actor whose face was familiar across decades of film and television and the father of entertainment executive Brian Robbins, has died. He was 93. A former cab driver who pivoted to acting in the 1970s, Levine piled up scores of credits on the big and small screens.  On television, he was best known as Desk Sgt. Lubin in CBS’s Cagney & Lacey, Dr. Howard Stein in Fox’s Melrose Place, and Ned the Doorman in Nickelodeon’s Cousin Skeeter, which was co-created by his son.  He also turned up on Quincy, M.E., Hill Street Blues, The Love Boat, Three’s…