Pellicano in the Flesh Mar 29, 2008
Garry Shandling may have gotten people's hopes up with his complaints about Grey's behavior as his manager, but no one in this case has a stake in pursuing that angle ... The trial of private detective to the stars Anthony Pellicano perked up a bit last Thursday with Garry Shandling swearing under oath that his former manager Brad Grey was, in essence, a pig. (Slate)
Jurors get an earful at Pellicano trial Mar 26, 2008
Fields' name has been linked to lawsuits involving Garry Shandling and Vincent "Bo" Zenga, during which Pellicano was hired to wiretap phone calls and conduct illegal background checks. But Fields told Daily Variety that the reports of him taking the Fifth Amendment weren't true. (Variety)
"Drillbit Taylor" producer knows funny Mar 23, 2008
James Brooks and Cameron Crowe and Hal Ashby and Garry Shandling. I always go back to episodes of "Taxi." They were really broad but really funny and had a great human quality to them. (Albany Times Union)
Brad Grey speaks in Pellicano case Mar 21, 2008
The Paramount topper spent less than an hour discussing his previous lawsuits with Garry Shandling and Vincent (Bo) Zenga over payments involving "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Scary Movie," respectively, while he was a manager at Brillstein Grey. Pellicano was hired by Grey's attorneys to investigate individuals associated with the cases by illegally wiretapping their phones and conducting searches using police databases. (Variety)
Studio exec testifies in Pellicano trial Mar 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Paramount Pictures chief Brad Grey testified Thursday that he did not know a private eye allegedly used illegal tactics while working on a lawsuit filed against his company by comedian Garry Shandling. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
Movie chief testifies in Hollywood wiretap trial Mar 21, 2008
Grey said Pellicano was hired by veteran lawyer Bert Fields, who was handling two lawsuits in 1999 and 2000 brought against Grey by comedian Garry Shandling and screenwriter Vincent "Bo" Zenga. Shandling filed a 100-million-U.S. dollar lawsuit charging that Grey had cheated him out of earnings from "The Larry Sanders Show." Zenga sued him demanding a screenwriter credit for the 2000 film "Scary Movie." Both have been settled. (Xinhuanet, China)
Doucett testifies at Pellicano trial Mar 20, 2008
Doucett's nervous testimony came days after her former fiance Garry Shandling took the witness stand to discuss how Pellicano illegally obtained personal information and wiretapped his phone calls during his lawsuit against former manager Brad Grey involving payment around "The Larry Sanders Show.". The actress, a regular on the HBO series for several seasons, also found herself being investigated by Pellicano during the lawsuit. (Variety)
Judd Apatow Tribute Mar 19, 2008
An unannounced guest was Garry Shandling, who Apatow worked for as a writer on The Larry Sanders Show and the first portion of the evening had Apatow and Shandling reminisce about their working relationship, which dates back to Apatow helping write jokes for Shandling's stint as a Grammy host ... " - Kevin Parry/The Paley Center for MediaGarry Shandling and Judd ApatowThe next guest might have surprised some, because his connection to Apatow was less well-known. Before Tom Arnold took to the... (IGN FilmForce)
Garry Shandling Testifies at Pellicano Trial Mar 19, 2008
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Witnesses detail investigation tactics Mar 17, 2008
One of those individuals was Garry Shandling, with the comedian's driver's license and vehicles registered to him, as well as any traffic violations, searched in 1999. Using the computers, Arneson also accessed police reports to search for any criminal history on Shandling, according to Lim. (Variety)
Comedian testifies in sleuth case Mar 15, 2008
Garry Shandling is best known for TV series The Larry Sanders Show. Comedian Garry Shandling has testified at the trial of Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Shandling testifies against Pellicano Mar 15, 2008
Ten years after his split from Brad Grey, a still-bitter Garry Shandling took the stand Thursday in the criminal wiretapping case against Anthony Pellicano. Dressed in a black suit with an open-necked white shirt, Shandling, calmly testifying on behalf of the government, started with comedy but quickly settled down to serious business. (Variety)
Wiretapping trial puts private eye under magnifying glass Mar 8, 2008
Among those allegedly targeted by the scheme were Sylvester Stallone and comedians Garry Shandling and Kevin Nealon. Lally called Pellicano a prolific snoop who also taped his own discussions with clients. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stallone could be trial witness Mar 7, 2008
Also named on the witness list as alleged victims were comedian Garry Shandling, actress Farrah Fawcett and Universal Studios president Ron Meyer. Racketeering scheme. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Stallone on witness list for Pellicano trial Mar 6, 2008
Chris Rock, Garry Shandling may also testify at wiretapping trial ... LOS ANGELES - Sylvester Stallone, Chris Rock and Garry Shandling were included on a list of potential witnesses released Wednesday in the federal wiretapping trial of a Hollywood private eye and four co-defendants. (MSNBC -- News)
Pellicano case unveils witness list Mar 6, 2008
Studio chiefs Brad Grey and Ron Meyer, CAA chiefs Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd, entertainment attorney Bert Fields, Michael Ovitz, and thesps Sylvester Stallone, Chris Rock and Garry Shandling are all on a list of potential witnesses federal prosecutors could call in their case of illegal wiretapping and information gathering against private investigator Anthony Pellicano and four co-defendants. Farrah Fawcett, Vincent "Bo" Zenga and journalists Anita Busch and Bernard Weinraub could also be... (Variety)
Hollywood private eye's trial to begin Mar 5, 2008
Prosecutors have said those targeted included Sylvester Stallone and comedians Garry Shandling and Kevin Nealon. It was unclear if any of them would testify, since prosecutors won't file a list of possible witnesses until the trial begins. (USA Today -- Life)
Gay kissing makes TV feel funny Mar 4, 2008
Brad Garrett kisses Garry Shandling on the Emmys as a joke. Search AJC Archives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pellicano trial to begin this week Mar 3, 2008
The government's brief focuses primarily on a 2002 case against producer Bo Zenga, who sued Grey over profits on "Scary Movie." The brief also references Grey's nasty 1998 suit against former client Garry Shandling. In his lawsuit, Zenga claimed that pursuant to an oral contract with Brillstein-Grey, he was entitled to $3. (Variety)
'Over the Hedge' most enjoyable film since 'Incredibles' (1) Feb 24, 2008
"Over the Hedge" is a terrific movie with a sweet script, exceptional voice performances from a cast list that's like what might happen if an action movie fell on a comedy club (William Shatner, Garry Shandling, Allison Janney, Nick Nolte, Steve Carell, Bruce Willis) and subtle Ben Folds songs that smooth over some dramatic emotional shifts ... Starring: Voices of Bruce Willis, Steve Carell, Garry Shandling. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pellicano trial postponed one week Feb 22, 2008
Their names, however, along with hundreds of others, including wiretap victims Sylvester Stallone and Garry Shandling, have resurfaced as potential witnesses on the government's enormous trial subpoena list. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Tom Cruise's Lawyers Among 244 Names on Pellicano List Feb 20, 2008
Actor/comedian Garry Shandling, who sued Pellicano client Grey over his TV show, could be a big draw. They re all on the list. (Fox News)
Grammy moments Feb 9, 2008
" Feeling a draft: Steve Martin accepts his award in 1979 for comedy album wearing a tux without the pants. Major whiff: In 1989, classic-rock band Jethro Tull wins the new hard-rock/metal category over Metallica, spurring disbelief among rock fans. Out of sync: Milli Vanilli wins best new artist in 1990, an award that's later withdrawn after the duo was exposed for not actually singing. Bleeping happy: Bono drops an obscenity into his 1994 acceptance speech for a U2 win, before the Grammys... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Democrats' great debate Feb 3, 2008
In the audience were Stevie Wonder, Steven Spielberg, Pierce Brosnan, Diane Keaton, Rob Reiner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Garry Shandling, Bradley Whitford and Sherry Lansing, among others. . (Variety)
SAG Awards Preview Nov 30, 2007
Garry Shandling on 'It's the small moments to watch for in 'Californication. Javier Bardem on 'that is one of the best performances I've ever seen. (Variety)
Gelbart Says Long Writers Strike Is What AMPTP Wants Nov 10, 2007
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TV Braces for a Writers’ Strike Nov 3, 2007
Reruns: Fox ran episodes of It s Garry Shandling s Show that first appeared on Showtime. 2007: The Landscape. (Multichannel News)
Misery loves company Nov 2, 2007
One book, I'm Dying Up Here, chronicles the collective coming of age of the standup comedians who defined American humor during the past three decades - Letterman, Leno, Robin Williams, Andy Kaufman, Richard Lewis and Garry Shandling among others, by author William Knoedelseder. The other book is on the making of Curb Your Enthusiasm. (The Palm Beach Post)
Die Hard director sentenced to prison Sep 25, 2007
They say he also had police officers run the names of more than 60 people, including comedians Garry Shandling and Kevin Nealon, through government databases. Pellicano, who is jailed without bail pending trial, has said he is innocent. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Long shots look to derail Emmy favorites Sep 15, 2007
He has hinted that he might be doing a little song and dance on the show, which is typically hosted by a comedian like last year's host, Conan O'Brien, Ellen DeGeneres or Garry Shandling. It also remains to be seen whether "Sopranos" has coattails that extend to its nominated performers, particularly its three-time Emmy-winning leads Edie Falco and James Gandolfini. (Hollywood Reporter)
Ryan Seacrest - why? Sep 13, 2007
After all, in the past few years hosting duties have been filled by the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Conan O'Brien and Garry Shandling. Those are all people known for being funny. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Emmy-hosting duties don't faze Ryan Seacrest Sep 12, 2007
I get up a little after 4 a.m., get to the KIIS studio at 5 and during the commercial break at 8 a.m.," he says. I tape the E! News promos. At 9:58 I walk across the hall and do voiceovers for E! From there I go to a meeting about what will be on the news and then tape the news at lunchtime. Sometime after that I drive to the set of Idol, do a walk-through and then the show goes live at 5 or 6. For most folks, hosting the Emmys would seem awfully intimidating. Performing live... (MSNBC -- News)
Seagal blames slumping career on feds Aug 18, 2007
A criminal indictment issued last year charges Pellicano with tapping the phones of such celebrities as Sylvester Stallone and bribing police officers to run the names of more than 60 people, including comedians Garry Shandling and Kevin Nealon, through government databases. Seagal was linked to a 2002 threat against reporter Anita Busch, who found a dead fish and a rose on the windshield of her car with a note that read "stop.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
How film's best comic talents are connected Aug 13, 2007
He shared a flat with with Adam Sandler before he was famous, scribbled gags for Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller in the early Nineties and honed his craft with Garry Shandling on the legendary Larry Sanders Show. Will Ferrell is a buddy too, ever since he brought Apatow on board as a producer on Anchorman. (Guardian Unlimited)
Has Ricky Gervais stopped being funny? Aug 8, 2007
He's no Garry Shandling, he's himself, good man, man you'd love to know. Rg is what GB needs Not David Walliams, Star Stories or the mighty booschka or whatever its called. (Telegraph.co.uk)
This could be the summer of the average Joe Jul 13, 2007
It's an average Joe bearing the decidedly atypical moniker of Shia LaBeouf, an actor who calls himself the "21-year-old Garry Shandling," and he's stunned to find himself headlining summer blockbuster Transformers. MORE: PHOTOS. (USA Today)
His career is a joke Jul 10, 2007
These days he continues doing stand - up and also stays in touch with his mentor, Garry Shandling, for whom he has written jokes for the Emmys. Since the latest "Tonight Show" appearance , he has met with several networks and film companies about possible development deals and projects. (Boston Globe)
Review: 'Ratatouille' Has Recipe For Success Jun 30, 2007
Remy, a young rodent with a nose for gourmet food (and a voice that sounds like Garry Shandling, although the voice actor is Patton Oswalt), finds his calling when he and his brother Emile, a slug of a rat who will eat anything -- break into a house to steal food. Remy gets a glimpse of the story of chef Auguste Gusteau on television. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Kill Me' premiere's dead-on Jun 14, 2007
Stars Luke Wilson and Tea Leoni attracted the most attention, especially Leoni, who brought along friend Garry Shandling. Topliner Ben Kingsley was MIA, but that didn't stop helmer John Dahl from commending the thesp's perfand work ethic. (Variety)
Judd Apatow is man behind "Knocked Up" Jun 7, 2007
The show's star, Garry Shandling, remains a mentor. Extending 'Freaks and Geeks. (CNN International)
Shia LaBeouf makes waves in Hollywood Jun 6, 2007
I looked like a young Garry Shandling," LaBeouf says. "So I just started auditioning for acting parts. " It didn't take LaBeouf long to land commercials and, ultimately, a part on the Disney Channel's Even Stevens, a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy. From there he began landing movie roles, including Holes, Constantine and Bobby. "He hasn't had an easy life," says Surf's Up producer Chris Jenkins. "He wasn't a privileged kid who went to acting school. (USA Today -- Life)
39-year-old veteran Jun 2, 2007
The show's star, Garry Shandling remains a mentor. Like the dialogue of "Knocked Up," Apatow's speech is riddled with pop-culture references. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Virgin taught Knocked director that rough stuff gets laughs Jun 1, 2007
" Apatow credits one of his mentors, Garry Shandling, for tipping such celebrity self-parody into vogue on his The Larry Sanders Show. "We had a lot of people goofing on themselves, doing caricatures of their personas ... After doing some stand-up as a kid, Apatow got his start in TV. He worked on the short-lived The Ben Stiller Show and Garry Shandling's The Larry Sanders Show. (Houston Chronicle)
The king of ethical films... sort of (Christian Toto) Jun 1, 2007
Judd Apatow is finally pouring his life experiences into his own movies after years of putting the words into the mouths of stars like Will Ferrell and Garry Shandling for other directors. So what do we get from the writer-director's long-gestated navel gazing. (Washington Times, DC)
Judd Apatow emerges as comedy maestro May 31, 2007
The shows star, Garry Shandling remains a mentor. Mix of humor, realismLike the dialogue of Knocked Up, Apatows speech is riddled with pop-culture references. (MSNBC -- News)
He's in the comedy way May 30, 2007
After a few uninspired years as a comic, Apatow was eventually hired by Garry Shandling as a writer and consulting producer on the award-winning The Larry Sanders Show in the mid-1990s. He then went on his own to do the two aforementioned shows: Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared. (Canada.com)
In Court Files, Hollywood’s Mr. Fix-It at Work May 21, 2007
When the comedian Garry Shandling went up against Mr. Grey, his longtime manager, in 1998, Mr. Fields took Mr. Grey;s case, and before long, the detective was running what prosecutors say were illegal checks on witnesses like Mr. Shandling;s accountant, personal assistant and girlfriend. Two years later, Vincent Zenga, an upstart screenwriter-producer known as Bo, sued Mr. Grey over credit and profits from the hit horror spoof ;Scary Movie. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Hot Apatow new king of comedy May 11, 2007
Apatow learned from such comic talents as Stiller, Garry Shandling and college roommate Adam Sandler. On 1994's "Heavyweights," Apatow's first screenplay to make it to the screen, Stiller taught Apatow one of the tenets of comedy: Shoot a ton of footage first and sort out the right blend in the editing room. (Variety)
Cool @ Night: LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy May 10, 2007
"It was the first season, and I never got around to following up with them. I got it confused with 'The Garry Shandling Show,' which was later canceled.". Murphy made up for the career glitch in a big way. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Summertime, and the movies are going to seem way too familiar May 7, 2007
John Clark offers other options on screens big and small in his stories about Keri Russell, star of the new feature film "Waitress" (Page 26), and Garry Shandling, whose '90s TV series "The Larry Sanders Show" is showing up on DVD (Speaking of DVDs, Page 29). In Scenes, Rachel Howard talks with 87-year-old modern dance pioneer Anna Halprin, who is still on her toes and is the subject of a new book (Page 38); and Jesse Hamlin checks up on the progress of the under-construction Contemporary Jewish... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Laughing with Judd Apatow May 7, 2007
As a writer, he has put jokes in the mouths of Ben Stiller, Garry Shandling, Roseanne Barr, Jim Carrey and Will Ferrell ... "When we get to the set, we shoot the script. But then we have all these ideas from the other times we played with the scene during rehearsal. And we start feeding those ideas in and shoot a million feet of film. Garry Shandling taught me to always save space for something else to happen, something kind of magically funny.". (USA Today)
With her help, Pepperdine program is in great shape Apr 25, 2007
Garry Shandling, Gary Sinise and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers have dotted the stands at Pepperdine men's basketball games. Adam Sandler, Martin Landau, David Duchovny and Rob Schneider have supported the women's basketball program. (Pepperdinesports.com)
Shandling's bed of neuroses Apr 18, 2007
April 17, 2007 It's Garry Shandling's magical mystery tour ... The show itself, well sampled here in 23 "best of" episodes, may be the treat for diehard fans of HBO's acclaimed 1992-98 half-hour comedy going backstage with a neurotically insecure talk show host named Garry Shandling - I mean, Larry Sanders. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
A plethora of Oscar nominees to arrive Apr 17, 2007
The HBO series about the behind-the-scenes workings of a late-night talk show is a gem by itself, but the DVD set adds to the joy with hours of extras, including new segments with star Garry Shandling visiting people from the old show. It can be as funny and uncomfortable as the show, and sometimes even more so. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
'I hate people just like me' Apr 16, 2007
April 15, 2007 BY DOUG ELFMAN Alec Baldwin enters a boxing ring, then trades punches with Garry Shandling, who asks about Baldwin's divorce from Kim Basinger. "Let's talk about my divorce for, like, another 10 or 15 seconds, and then let's box," Baldwin says. (Chicago Sun-Times)
Shandling gives his all and more on 'Sanders' DVD Apr 16, 2007
Along with 23 favorite episodes, there are eight hours of added features, including seven "visits" between Sanders guests and creator/star Garry Shandling, who says he felt "personal connections" with subjects David Duchovny, Jon Stewart, Sharon Stone, Alec Baldwin, Tom Petty, Ellen DeGeneres and Jerry Seinfeld ... Sanders followed his first series, It's Garry Shandling's Show, which ran for four years on Showtime and Fox and featured a slightly fictionalized version of Shandling as a neurotic,... (USA Today -- Life)
Still anxious after all these years Apr 15, 2007
New 'Larry Sanders' DVD set brings back Garry Shandling in all his unnerving glory ... Starring Garry Shandling as television's most anxious talk show host, "The Larry Sanders Show" ran on HBO from 1992 to 1998 ... Speaking by telephone last month while on vacation in Hawaii, Garry Shandling had several observations to make about "Not Just the Best of 'The Larry Sanders Show,' " the new four-disc compilation drawn from his sitcom, which ran on HBO from 1992-98. (Boston Globe)
A talk-show host with staying power Apr 15, 2007
Speaking by telephone last month while on vacation in Hawaii, Garry Shandling had several observations to make about "Not Just the Best of 'The Larry Sanders Show,' " the new four-disc compilation drawn from his sitcom, which ran on HBO from 1992-98. On first realizing he had something special in "The Larry Sanders Show.". (Boston Globe -- Living)
What Garry Didn't Know Apr 14, 2007
There are 23 brilliant episodes of the HBO show here, but they pale in comparison to the eight hours of teeth-gnashing and self-loathing that fill in the blanks, as Garry Shandling gets former guests and colleagues to lay him on the therapist's couch. Key Moment No. 1: Writer-producer Judd Apatow tells Shandling he still wants to punch him over a joke excised more than a decade ago. (City Pages)
Fast Chat: Garry Shandling Apr 14, 2007
April 15, 2007 Garry Shandling is in a meta mood ... After a key appearance on "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson" in 1981, Shandling went on to become a guest host and comedy star, and had a critical and commercial hit that decade with his ground- and fourth-wall-breaking "It's Garry Shandling's Show.". (Newsday -- Entertainment)
A Shandling shindig Apr 12, 2007
Garry Shandling at the 'Larry Sanders Show' DVD release party in BevHills. HOLLYWOOD -- "This is a very competitive DVD week," deadpanned Garry Shandling at the Tuesday DVD premiere party for "Not Just the Best of The Larry Sanders Show," "because 'Hawaii Five-O' comes out.". (Variety)
No, I dont fear death - Im just frightened of dying Mar 22, 2007
The success of Ricky Gervais no longer borders on the unseemly, but tramples all over it. Thanks to his portrayal of a middle-aged nobody who believed he was a somebody, he is now, six years on from The Office, that somebody: David Brent s wildest dream for himself. (Times Online)
Emmys hope for the 'Idol' touch Feb 27, 2007
DeGeneres, Garry Shandling and Conan O'Brien shouldn't bother waiting by the phone. "I would not particularly like to go down the route of someone we've seen a thousand times before," Warwick said. (Orlando Sentinel)
'Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg' back on TV Land Feb 19, 2007
28), Roseanne Barr (March 7), Jon Stewart (March 14), Garry Shandling (March 21) and Ray Romano (March 28). Excerpts from both upcoming and first-season shows (Larry David, Martin Short, Bob Newhart) can be found streaming at TV Land's Web site and as free downloads at iTunes. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Coming attractions Feb 16, 2007
The bonus footage includes interviews with guest stars conducted by Garry Shandling, who played the late-night TV host. Stars include Alec Baldwin, Tom Petty, Jon Stewart, Sharon Stone and Jerry Seinfeld. (USA Today -- Life)
