Redford goes the distance Sep 20, 2007
HBO's new heads of programming, Richard Plepler and Mike Lombardo, have added four new series to the lineup: "True Blood," a vampire show starring Anna Paquin, "In Treatment," which has Gabriel Bryne as a therapist (produced by Mark Wahlberg), "12 Miles of Bad Road," a dramedy from Linda Bloodworth-Thomason starring Lily Tomlin, and an American version of the popular U.K. show, "Little Britain.". (Email Liz Smith at MES3838@aol. (Variety)
TIFF 07: The Walker Sep 19, 2007
The film also features some heavyweight actors in Lily Tomlin and Lauren Bacall, but neither of the screen matrons manages to lend the film any presence. It's not that the film is a mess. (IGN FilmForce)
Read on... Sep 15, 2007
Five people whom I'd like to see answer this survey:Carole Cook, Lily Tomlin, Elaine Stritch and I wish Ethel Merman were still with us to answer these. Carol Channing performs at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. (Variety)
A 'Mostly Fair Lady' opens Crighton Players new season Sep 13, 2007
Assisting with the housework is the absolutely wonderful quartet of maids played by Terry Woods, Paige Haas, Elisa Regulski and an actress named Carolyn Wong who reminds me a bit of comedienne, Lily Tomlin, and always seems to light up the stage, no matter how small the role. This foursome sang with perfect harmony and comic flair. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 2-8. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Roberts goes from CNN to 'The Insider' Sep 1, 2007
Today: Comedian-actress Lily Tomlin is 68. Singer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is 61. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toronto festival unveils full slate Aug 23, 2007
The Gala slate also adds psychological chills and thrills with Paul Schrader's "The Walker," starring Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacall, Lily Tomlin and Willem Dafoe; and Renny Harlin's "Cleaner," starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Eva Mendes and Keke Palmer. Rounding out the Gala program are Alain Corneau's 1950s-set remake of Melville's 1966 pic "Le deuxieme souffle," starring Daniel Auteuil and Monica Bellucci, and Robin Swicord's "The Jane Austen Book Club," with Kathy... (Variety)
Star power – plus a strong political streak Aug 23, 2007
Actor Alison Eastwood, daughter of actor-director Clint, also makes her directorial debut in a film about the aftermath of a train accident, Rails & Ties, starring Kevin Bacon, while Paul Schrader's drama The Walker turns attention back on Washington and its scandals, with a supporting cast featuring Lauren Bacall, Willem Defoe and Lily Tomlin. What may also jump out for some is the strong assortment of music films. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Cruz to the 'Nines' Aug 22, 2007
Among the women in Carter's life are Lauren Bacall, Lily Tomlin and Kristin Scott Thomas. Each actress is wonderful, perfect in their characterizations. (Fox News)
The not-so-minor accomplishments of Mary Kay Place Aug 20, 2007
Recently, her schedule has filled with back-to-back projects, notably HBO's "12 Miles of Bad Road," in which she'll star along with Lily Tomlin as sisters in a large, rich, dysfunctional Dallas family. Place, 59, said she's grateful for the recent boom in cable programming that has provided a surfeit of roles, many unusually cliche-free, for older actresses. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Lohan should learn a few lessons Aug 18, 2007
As recently as 2004, she shone in the sardonic Mean Girls, and she followed that up two years later with Bobby, an ensemble film in which she proved to be one of the few affecting characters, and A Prairie Home Companion, an ensemble film in which she held her own with heavyweights Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin. (Never mind her two turkeys this year Georgia Rule and the abominable I Know Who Killed Me. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Two old guys walk into a bestseller . . . Aug 15, 2007
After college, he had a long career as a writer for television comedies and quiz shows, writing jokes for such talents as Flip Wilson, Lily Tomlin, and impressionist David Fry. He devised stunts for Allen Funt's "Candid Camera." He says he has also written about 30 books, fiction and nonfiction, including a mystery series casting Elvis as a detective (one is titled "Blue Suede Clues"), and co-invented a bestselling board game called Group Therapy. (Boston Globe)
Entertainment Legend Merv Griffin Dies At 82... Aug 14, 2007
Griffin introduced to Americans such future stars as George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin, Jerry Seinfeld and Whitney Houston. He also interviewed four U.S. presidents, Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell and John Lennon, in his only TV interview while still a Beatle. (Billboard.com)
Meet the new American gigolo Aug 12, 2007
Otherwise, he's dedicated, almost religiously one might say, to entertaining rich, bored women (played here by Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily Tomlin and Lauren Bacall) with witty conversation, gossip and political insights. I'm not naive,' he says with characteristic self-knowledge, 'I'm superficial. (The Observer)
Night watchmanDirector Paul Schrader takes another look at late night workers Aug 10, 2007
Renowned actresses Lauren Bacall and Lily Tomlin also appear in the film. But despite the talented cast, and the fact that two of Robert de Niro's most famous roles are in Schrader-scripted films - Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, - Schrader said that he never writes with a specific actor in mind for a part, fearing it creates "lazy writing.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
CMA Announces Ralph Emery, Vince Gill and Mel Tillis as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame Aug 8, 2007
The show's popularity also drew non-Country guests including then- President George H.W. Bush, future President Bill Clinton, and non-Country celebrities Steve Allen, Jay Leno, Mickey Rooney, Cybill Shepherd and Lily Tomlin, among others. In 1986, Cable Guide Magazine named Emery its Favorite Cable Personality of the Year over competition including Dick Cavett and Larry King. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Its better than big, fat slob Aug 4, 2007
She says she was attracted to the role by the involvement of Schrader, and her co-stars Woody Harrelson, Lauren Bacall and Lily Tomlin. She describes the director as a funny man rough and tough. (Financial Times)
Bomb Hasn't Got A Leg To Stand On Jul 28, 2007
Once regarded as a promising talent, Lohan has acted in movies with the likes of Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin. Is she now playing the sort of exploitation role that usually goes to desperate beginners because of her apparent lack of self-esteem, or because better offers are drying up due to her hard-partying reputation. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Michael Cera's comedy of raw adolescence Jul 11, 2007
It also underpins his role as a high school senior desperately trying to score with out-of-his-league alpha chicks in "Superbad," the R-rated comedy produced by Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin) that is scheduled to open Aug. 17 in the United States and through early November worldwide. But Cera's most visible presence these days is online. Since May 23 he has been starring in "Clark and Michael," an original Web series - one of CBS's first - for which he and his friend and... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
An animated feast Jun 29, 2007
Remy and Linguini's live-wire-meets-wet-noodle choreography rivals the slapstick of Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin in All of Me (1984). Like those illustrious predecessors, Bird, a goofball master, doesn't settle for mere gags. (SunSpot.net)
One More Afternoon Tumble Jun 27, 2007
Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin are on the case. TBS, 10 a.m.. (SmartMoney)
Lily Tomlin hits LI stage Jun 22, 2007
Lily Tomlin, from YouTube to Westhampton Beach - Newsday ... Lily Tomlin, from YouTube to Westhampton Beach ... And now, Lily Tomlin also has her YouTube moment. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Charles Nelson Reilly, 76; Tony Award winner, zany TV fixture May 29, 2007
He also coached the young Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, and Christine Lahti. In his one-man show, which would be his final work, Mr. Reilly told the story of his life. (Boston Globe)
Charles Nelson Reilly, 76; Tony-winner, TV personality May 29, 2007
Reilly also coached Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin and Christine Lahti and ran an acting school in North Hollywood. In his one-man show, which would be his final work, Reilly told the story of his life, which began Jan. 13, 1931, in New York City. (Los Angeles Times)
Haskell among Hollywood's 25 most influential people May 27, 2007
He was later promoted to an agent in the Television Variety Department, where he packaged television specials starring Lily Tomlin, Lynda Carter and Diana Ross. In 1990, Haskell became the agency's youngest senior vice president and in 1994, he was elevated to the agency's West Coast head of television. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
The BBC man, the Scientologist - and the YouTube rant May 13, 2007
David O Russell and Lily Tomlin. Russell, director of the 2004 film I Heart Huckabees, is seen responding to criticism from actress Lily Tomlin by exploding with anger, calling her a 'b****' and a 'f---ing c. (The Observer)
10 things to do this weekend May 11, 2007
LAUGH. Comedian LILY TOMLIN will bring her multiple personas and her commentaries about politics to three suburban venues this weekend. May 11, Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 8 p.m., 1 University Pkwy. (Crain's Chicago Business)
As 'Georgia Rule' Opens, We Wonder If Lindsay Lohan Can Act, In Rewind May 8, 2007
It's easy to speculate that Lohan was inspired by being part of an ensemble cast including such respected actors as Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, John C. Reilly and Kevin Kline, all under the direction of the legendary Robert Altman (in his final film). So how come in her next film, the ensemble period drama "Bobby," Lohan seems so awkward. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kennedy Center to award Billy Crystal its Mark Twain humor prize May 3, 2007
Past recipients of the Mark Twain prize include Goldberg, Neil Simon, Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin. The first recipient was Richard Pryor in 1998. (International Herald Tribune)
Taking Names May 2, 2007
Mr. Crystal, 59, follows previous Twain prize recipients Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, Jonathan Winters, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Lorne Michaels and Neil Simon. 300' leads MTV bids. (Washington Times)
All of Queen Latifah Apr 30, 2007
The original 1984 comedy starred Latifah's Bringing Down the House co-star Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin, and was directed by Carl Reiner. Variety reports that filmmaker Adam Shankman will produce via his Offspring Entertainment shingle, with Queen Latifah exex producing via her Flavor Unit outfit. (IGN FilmForce)
Travolta clan sign up for comedy Apr 27, 2007
The heiress, played by Lily Tomlin, controlled the right side of his body, while Martin, as the lawyer, controlled the left. Latifah was nominated for an Oscar in 2003. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Inside the Beltway (John McCaslin) Apr 19, 2007
"Lily Tomlin says that it's 'like David Sedaris but with a mission,' " PETA's Bruce Freidrich tells Inside the Beltway about the new book, with Miss Tomlin referring to the popular humorist and author of several recently published animal fables. As for Mr. Matthews' tome (for the book jacket, the author is dressed in a bunny outfit, although we prefer him clad as a carrot), the title is: "Committed: A Rabble-Rouser's Memoir.". (Washington Times, DC)
Lords of the Wing Apr 15, 2007
We love Mary Louise Parker as feisty feminist Amy Gardner, and of course Lily Tomlin as the President's secretary. The two women central to the presidential campaigns of the final series - Janeane Garafolo for the blues, Patricia Richardson for the reds - are marvels. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Lights, camera, confrontation Apr 13, 2007
Sure, they say, he's "exacting" and doesn't suffer fools; to an outsider, they admit, his attack on Lily Tomlin, one of the film's stars, might look like a madman's rant ... To see Lily Tomlin having her own meltdown go to /watch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lily Tomlin: out, and very open Apr 12, 2007
text size Lily Tomlin More content ... 11, 2007 12:00 AM MIAMI - Lily Tomlin is equally at home performing on film as she is on television ... After the concert, she'll have dessert with fans to raise money for the Lily Tomlin Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center in Hollywood, Calif. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Director's tantrum hits Web Apr 12, 2007
text size Director David O. Russell's new movie, I (Heart) Huckabees, stars Lily Tomlin, Dustin Hoffman and Jason Schwartzman ... 11, 2007 12:00 AM HOLLYWOOD -- As director David O. Russell's now infamous "I (Heart) Huckabees" on-set freakout on Lily Tomlin, posted as a Web video, reaches the parody phase, his friends are coming forward to defend his tirade -- and his colorful directing style. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Meet Lily Tomlin and her closest friends Apr 6, 2007
THE MANY FACES OF LILY: Lily tomlin will bring her characters, telephone operator Ernestine, middle-aged housewife Marie and beauty expert Madame Lupe, to the Carnival Center on Thursday night. Lily Tomlin is equally at home performing on film as she is on television ... After the concert, she'll have dessert with fans to raise money for the Lily Tomlin Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center in Hollywood, Calif. (The Miami Herald)
Odds against female stand-up Apr 5, 2007
Lily Tomlin was a comic queen of the 1970s. Then came Whoopi Goldberg, Elayne Boosler, Sandra Bernhard, Roseanne Barr, Rita Rudner, Brett Butler, Paula Poundstone, Ellen DeGeneres. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Lost in translation to big stage Apr 5, 2007
Maybe it's Lily Tomlin having a meltdown or that guy in Australia who gives out free hugs. It's a funny, weird, bite-sized distraction that goes down nicely with a cup of coffee at work. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Doing their (jury) duty Apr 5, 2007
Speaking of Clooney, the actor denied recent insinuations that it was he who posted those juicy I (Heart) Huckabees clips online showing Lily Tomlin and director David O. Russell participating in ugly screaming matches, which had resurfaced last month and were reported here first. A pair of websites and had suggested that Clooney, along with sound mixer Ed Tise, was responsible for leaking the clips. (Canoe.ca)
The accidental movie star Apr 4, 2007
He didn't have the respect of his actors, including Lily Tomlin, Dustin Hoffman and Isabelle Huppert, and he certainly didn't have a definite vision for his film. Willem Dafoe, who plays a temperamental, narcissistic director in the recently released comedy Mr Bean's Holiday, says he prefers "insane" directors because they "tend to be more passionate about what they do". (The Australian)
On the Net: The best of online video Apr 4, 2007
Last week, we highlighted the video of the on-set dustup between director David O. Russell and Lily Tomlin during the making of 2004's "I (Heart) Huckabees." The feud was reported in the New York Times several years ago, but this was the first chance for public consumption of the argument. One expert spoof has already surfaced. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Clooney denies Huckabees leak Apr 2, 2007
George Clooney has denied being responsible for the public release of showing I Heart Huckabees director David O Russell yelling at actor Lily Tomlin. Clooney contacted the US gossip sites Radaronline. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
George Clooney: 'I Didn't Leak Huckabees Footage' Apr 2, 2007
The footage, featuring actress Lily Tomlin and director David O. Russell screaming at one another, hit cyberspace late last week , and Clooney, who famously fell out with the Russell when they made 'Three Kings' together, has been linked to the leak. But, in a statement released Thursday, the movie star wrote: "Contrary to popular opinion, neither the sound man, Ed Tise, nor yours truly sent in the David O. Russell tape. "I saw it (footage) when we were working on 'Ocean's 12,' and there have... (FOX23.com, OK)
Clooney Denies Leaking Explosive 'Huckabees' Videos Mar 31, 2007
Fox Searchlight ImageLily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman in "I (Heart) Huckabees" ... LOS ANGELES -- Actor George Clooney is denying that he's responsible for leaking two videos on the Internet that features explosive behind-the-scenes arguments between actress Lily Tomlin and director David O. Russell on the set of "I (Heart) Huckabees.". (Click2Houston, TX)
People: Halle Berry, Bono, Britney Spears Mar 31, 2007
" Britney Spears and Kevin Federline reached a settlement in their divorce this week, a spokesman for Federline's attorney said. After a five-hour meeting with their attorneys present, Spears and Federline signed "a global settlement on all issues of their marriage," the spokesman said. He declined to elaborate on terms of the settlement. It came more than a week after Spears ended a monthlong stay in a Malibu, California, rehab center, during which she and Federline were under a temporary... (International Herald Tribune)
Spears' divorce settled. J.Lo gets banned Mar 31, 2007
George Clooney wants the world to know he was not the one who leaked of director David O. Russell yelling at Lily Tomlin that made the YouTube rounds recently (Clooney and Russell also famously got into a fight on the set of "Three Kings"). Writing to Radar and Defamer, Clooney said: "Contrary to popular opinion, neither the sound man, Ed Tise, nor yours truly sent in the David O. Russell tape. I saw it when we were working on 'Ocean's 12,' and there have been quite a few copies traveling around... (Salon)
Clooney denies releasing Tomlin set tirade Mar 30, 2007
Both sites hinted this week that Clooney was responsible for releasing outtakes from the movie "I (Heart) Huckabees" that show director David O. Russell yelling at star Lily Tomlin ... Both sites hinted this week that Clooney was responsible for releasing outtakes from the movie I (Heart) Huckabees that show director David O. Russell yelling at actress Lily Tomlin ... March 26: Outtakes of Lily Tomlin behaving badly on a movie set are making the rounds on the Internet. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Don't Blame Me Mar 30, 2007
DON'T BLAME ME - Pagesix - New York Post Online Edition. Friday, March 30, 2007 Last Update: 10:30 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)
George Clooney denies website rumors Mar 30, 2007
Both sites hinted this week that Clooney was responsible for releasing outtakes from the movie I (Heart) Huckabees that show director David O. Russell yelling at star Lily Tomlin. The sites noted that Clooney, who had a well-publicized fight with Russell on the set of the film Three Kings, is currently working with sound-mixer Ed Tise, who also worked on Huckabees. (USA Today -- Life)
Jane Fonda looks back Mar 30, 2007
Fonda, who is 69, offers fond reminiscences of co-stars Robert Redford, Gregory Peck ("the perfect man"), Lee Marvin, Barbara Stanwyck ("fabulous"), Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. In the strongest segments, Fonda discusses the Academy Awards, On Golden Pond and her father, screen legend Henry Fonda. (Orlando Sentinel)
Justin Kan vlogs 24/7 at Justin.tv Mar 29, 2007
Last week, video of the well-known blowup between director David O. Russell and actress Lily Tomlin on the set of 2004's "I (Heart) Huckabees" surfaced on YouTube. The video made its way around Hollywood talent agencies back in 2003, but the recent YouTube postings (which can be found by searching "Lily Tomlin" or "David O. Russell") make the clips available for public amusement. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Actor Vs. Director: Clooney, Gyllenhaal Have Battled Movie Makers Mar 23, 2007
Leaked 'I Heart Huckabees' footage shows director David O. Russell screaming at actress Lily Tomlin ... His target is veteran actress Lily Tomlin, who endures F-bombs, C-bombs and more than a few flying props before responding with some choice words of her own. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lily Tomlin ~ Comic brings her wit to town Mar 22, 2007
One of America's foremost comediennes, Lily Tomlin, is coming to the McCallum Theatre for two performances of her best-loved comedy routines on Sunday, March 25, at 3 and 7 p.m. ... Lily Tomlin3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25McCallum TheatrePalm DesertTickets: 45 - 85 (760) 340-ARTSwww. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
After ‘Sopranos,’ a Need for a Hit Mar 22, 2007
One new comedy Mr. Albrecht said he expected to make a significant contribution to HBO;s next phase is ;12 Miles of Bad Road,; a new show from Linda Bloodworth-Thomason (;Designing Women;), which stars Gary Cole and Lily Tomlin and plays like ;Dallas; remade by Christopher Guest. HBO will use a new scheduling format for a drama called ;In Treatment. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Brown, Peterson turn the page Mar 15, 2007
Let's just name Bill Paxton, Lily Tomlin, Anna Deavere Smith, Betty Buckley, Carla Gugino, Phyllis George, Thomas Gibson, bike champ Lance Armstrong and two of the Dixie Chicks who won an AMD Soundtrack Live Award and spoke eloquently about their differences with our current president. And there was the glorious Ann-Margret, togged out in red-fringed leather and a black cowboy hat, accepting the Tiffany and Co. Star of Texas Award. (Variety)
VERY BEST OF TEXAS Mar 14, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Last Update: 07:00 PM EST. March 13, 2007 -- 'IAM here tonight because my friend Ann Richards couldn't make it. (New York Post -- Gossip)
The Magic School Bus TV Series Mar 4, 2007
Voiced by Lily Tomlin, Mrs. Frizzle encourages her students to have fun with science and is often heard saying, Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. The fact that The Magic School Bus is animated lets the writers take children on fantastic field trips into the middle of a volcano or even inside the human body. (Suite101.com)
STARS TO HONOR 'BIKER CHICK' Mar 1, 2007
" This annual event on March 9 is to be a tribute to the late Ann, who helped create the booming Lone Star State movie industry. Honorees are Elizabeth Avellan, Betty Buckley, Richard Linklater, Ann-Margret and Bill Paxton. Expected to present are Ellen Burstyn and Julie Delpy with special guests Lily Tomlin and Anna Deavere Smith. The Dixie Chicks are also being honored and will appear. Time Warner and Public Strategies sponsor down in Austin. FOR SEVERAL weeks, I've had the novel "Hades" on... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Rewind: When Actors Sing! Feb 27, 2007
Robert Altman's "Nashville" (1975), a satire on the politics of America and the music business, featured much improvisation, and the realism-obsessed director actually demanded that his stars, including Henry Gibson, Lily Tomlin and Karen Black not only perform their own songs in the film, but write them as well. "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) proved that former Sweathog John Travolta could dance, but his big-screen follow-up showed that he had the pipes to match. (VHI.com -- Music News)
In the Spirit of Fun Feb 26, 2007
Lily Tomlin accepts her lifetime achievement award from Robert Downey Jr.. Laura Dern thanks Dennis Hopper with a kiss. (Variety)
Here's to the coulda, woulda winners Feb 25, 2007
This year, good things come in twos: effusive Meryl Streep and deadpan Lily Tomlin as "A Prairie Home Companion's" singing sisters; "Volver's" Carmen Maura and Lola Dueas, whose love seemingly transcends life itself; Maribel Verdu and Ivana Baquero as the unexpected allies of "Pan's Labyrinth"; and Maria Bello and Maggie Gyllenhaal as the valiant wives of two New York City transit cops trapped in the Sept. 11 devastation of "World Trade Center.". Turning to two-for-one contenders, Toni Collette... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
'Sunshine' wins 4 Spirits Feb 25, 2007
A pantheon of actors from Altman's films, including Sally Kellerman and Elliott Gould (M*A*S*H) and Lily Tomlin (Nashville, A Prairie Home Companion), praised the director, long known as one of Hollywood's most stubbornly independent filmmakers. Robert Downey Jr. (Short Cuts) pointedly took mainstream Hollywood to task, noting that the major studios failed him "time and time again.". (SunSpot.net)
A fashionable walk in Milan Feb 23, 2007
"Really, it was great fun." Smith, who co-founded the legendary PMK Public Relations, helped organize the event, which was attended by a slew of celebs, including Kurt Vonnegut, Lily Tomlin, E.L. Doctorow, Garry Trudeau, Julianne Moore, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Harry Belafonte, Kevin Kline, Sidney Lumet, Sally Kellerman, Altman protege Paul Thomas Anderson, and former Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoff, who's writing about the late director. Held at New York's Majestic Theater, Smith said the... (Boston Globe)