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Our Favorite Eras From 50 Years of 'Saturday Night Live'

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Alex Barron |Kate LoPresti |Wendy Dorr |Sonia Herrero |James Poniewozik |Peter Keepnews | +6 more

This week, NBC's "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary. "It seems strange to talk about 'Saturday Night Live' as a single show that's been around for 50 years," says The New York Times's chief television critic James Poniewozik. "It changes with the times. Administrations come and go.
Melanie, singer who made a solo splash at Woodstock, dies at 76

Jan 24, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Peter Keepnews

Melanie, the husky-voiced singer-songwriter who was one of the surprise stars of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 and two years later had a No. 1 single with the disarmingly childlike “Brand New Key,” died Tuesday. She was 76. Her death was announced on social media by her children, Leilah, Jeordie and Beau Jarred. Neither the cause nor the location were cited. Melanie, born Melanie Safka in 1947, was only 22 but already a presence on the New York folk scene when she appeared at Woodstock.
Melanie, singer who made a solo splash at Woodstock, dies at 76

Jan 24, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Peter Keepnews

Melanie, the singer-songwriter who was one of the surprise stars of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 and two years later had a No. 1 single with the disarmingly childlike “Brand New Key,” died Tuesday. She was 76. Her death was announced on social media by her children, Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred. Neither the cause nor the location were cited. Melanie, born Melanie Safka in 1947, was only 22 but already a presence on the New York folk scene when she appeared at Woodstock.
Norman Lear, whose comedies changed the face of TV, is dead at 101

Dec 12, 2023 | sanjuandailystar.com | Peter Keepnews

The television writer and producer Norman Lear in Beverly Hills, Calif. on April 29, 2010. By Richard Severo and Peter KeepnewsNorman Lear, the television writer and producer who introduced political and social commentary into situation comedy with “All in the Family” and other shows, proving that it was possible to be topical as well as funny while attracting millions of viewers, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101. A spokesperson for the family, Lara Bergthold, confirmed the death.
Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101

Dec 6, 2023 | nytimes.com | Peter Keepnews

As the producer of "All in the Family" and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular. Richard Severo and Norman Lear, the television writer and producer who introduced political and social commentary into situation comedy with "All in the Family" and other shows, proving that it was possible to be topical as well as funny while attracting millions of viewers, died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101.
Norman Lear, whose comedies changed the face of TV, has died - The Boston Globe

Dec 6, 2023 | bostonglobe.com | Peter Keepnews

Norman Lear, the television writer and producer who introduced political and social commentary into situation comedy with “All in the Family” and other shows, proving that it was possible to be topical as well as funny while attracting millions of viewers, died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101. His death was confirmed by Lara Bergthold, a spokesperson for the family.
Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101

Dec 6, 2023 | nyti.ms | Peter Keepnews

Television|Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/arts/television/norman-lear-dead.htmlAs the producer of “All in the Family” and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular. Richard Severo and Dec.
Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101

Dec 6, 2023 | nyti.ms | Peter Keepnews

As the producer of “All in the Family” and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular. Richard Severo and Dec. 6, 2023Updated 9:14 a.m. ETNorman Lear, the television writer and producer who introduced political and social commentary into situation comedy with “All in the Family” and other shows, proving that it was possible to be topical as well as funny while attracting millions of viewers, died on Tuesdayat his home in Los Angeles.
Nekrolog: "Jeg har intet at klage over med hensyn til mit eget liv"

Apr 26, 2023 | politiken.dk | Peter Keepnews

Navne 26. apr. 2023 kl. 16.37 Læs artiklen senere Gemt (klik for at fjerne) Læst Som abonnent kan du ubegrænset dele artikler med dine venner og familie. Læs mere om fordelene ved et abonnement her. Køb abonnement Harry Belafonte, som tilbage i 1950’erne bragede ind på hitlisterne og nedbrød racemæssige barrierer med sin personlige fortolkning af folkemusik og blev en drivkraft i borgerretsbevægelsen, døde tirsdag i sit hjem i New York. Han blev 96 år.
Calypso king and activist Harry Belafonte dead

Apr 25, 2023 | telegraphindia.com | Peter Keepnews

At a time when segregation was still widespread and black faces were still a rarity on screens large and small, Belafonte’s ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. He was not the first black entertainer to transcend racial boundaries; Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and others had achieved stardom before him. But none had made as much of a splash as he did, and for a few years no one in music, black or white, was bigger.