Harvey Korman broke up and made up with Emmy Jun 1, 2008
In the fifth season, Korman bested Ruth Buzzi and Lily Tomlin of "Laugh In" in the competitive category of outstanding performer in a variety or music series. The following year he lost the newly titled supporting performer race to fellow Burnett banana Tim Conway (as did Liza Minnelli for "A Royal Gala Variety" and Lily Tomlin for "Laugh In"). (Los Angeles Times)
Dick Martin, 86, comic of 'Laugh in' duo May 28, 2008
To do so it relied on a cast of young, largely unknown comics like Judy Carne, Henry Gibson and Jo Anne Worley a risky approach that one writer who logged time on the series, Lorne Michaels, would use when he shook up television anew in 1975 with "Saturday Night Live." And, just as some "SNL" cast members would, a few "Laugh-In" alumni went on to impressive careers, most notably Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin. "Laugh-In" stayed No. 1 through its first two seasons, garnering 11 Emmy nominations in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Latest DVD releases May 27, 2008
The cast includes Lauren Bacall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ned Beatty and Lily Tomlin. DVD, $27. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Dick Martin, 86 May 27, 2008
" has died. He was 86. Martin, who went on to become one of television's busiest directors after splitting with Dan Rowan in the late 1970s, died Saturday night of respiratory complications at a hospital in Santa Monica, family spokesman Barry Greenberg said. "He had had some pretty severe respiratory problems for many years, and he had pretty much stopped breathing a week ago," Greenberg said. Martin had lost the use of one of his lungs as a teenager, and needed supplemental oxygen for most of... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
TVs Laugh-in comic Dick Martin dies in Calif May 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES Dick Martin, the zany half of the comedy team whose Rowan and Martins Laugh-In took television by storm in the 1960s, making stars of Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin and creating such national catch-phrases as Sock it to me. has died. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Comic Dick Martin, star of "Laugh-In," dies at 86 May 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comic Dick Martin, who starred with Dan Rowan in the hit 1960s television variety show "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," helping to launch the Hollywood careers of stars such as Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin, has died. He was 86. (Reuters)
Laugh-In comic Martin dies at 86 May 26, 2008
Actor and comedian Dick Martin, whose series Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In made stars of Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin, has died in California, aged 86. Martin, who also directed a string of TV shows, was being treated for respiratory problems in a Santa Monica hospital, a family spokesman said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Comedian Dick Martin dead at 86 May 26, 2008
It made stars of Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin and Arte Johnson, among others. While straight man Dan Rowan was the voice of reason, Martin veered toward the absurd. (KOLD.com, AZ)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle May 26, 2008
25, 2008 3:30 PM PDT by. Brangelina's ever expanding brood is going to have a lot more room to play. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Cash Woes Hammer 'Nailed' May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008 -- DIRECTOR David O. Russell - who fist-fought with George Clooney making "Three Kings" and exchanged curses with Lily Tomlin on "I Huckabees" - isn't to blame for the problems with "Nailed." Shooting in Columbia, SC, has been halted twice because money dried up from British-based Capitol Films, which is financing the movie. The Screen Actors Guild shut down production for one day last week because the actors hadn't been paid. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Letters to the Editor (April 29) May 6, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Archived Articles. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Keep walking May 2, 2008
Among his favourite ladies is his weekly canasta group Lynn Lockner (Kristin Scott Thomas), Natalie van Miter (Lauren Bacall) and Abigail DeLorean (Lily Tomlin). Perfectly groomed, polite and witty, Car entertains the women, helps them pick out fabrics and guards their little secrets. (iAfrica.com)
Caan's cookie monster antics disrupt film shoot Apr 23, 2008
He and George Clooney reportedly had an altercation on Three Kings and YouTube records for posterity the name-calling that occurred between him and Lily Tomlin during the filming of I Heart Huckabees. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Easier On The Liver Apr 20, 2008
Lily Tomlin said years ago - and I'm paraphrasing - you have to find humor in everything, because in finding humor you find humanity. Q: One reviewer took you to task for the scene in which you enter the ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood and are basically chased out by some hostile men. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Bad Road' cancellation is another sign HBO is going off track Apr 11, 2008
Joe Oden/Saint Paul Pioneer Press/Associated Press Actress Lily Tomlin's "12 Miles of Bad Road" didn't get a chance to get running on HBO. ... Against this post-"Sopranos" backdrop, I was optimistic that HBO might find its way back to programming prominence with the comedy series "12 Miles of Bad Road," starring Lily Tomlin as matriarch of a Texas family. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
TV agent Naegle inherits task of reinvigorating HBO's series Apr 10, 2008
But new top management has rearranged priorities: 12 Miles of Bad Road, a dramedy about a rich Texas family starring Lily Tomlin, was scuttled last month after six episodes had been completed. The Hollywood writers' strike delayed the return of Entourage and Big Love by several months, and a renewal of therapy soap In Treatment hinges on a new deal with star Gabriel Byrne. (USA Today -- Life)
Comedienne proves women can be funny Apr 8, 2008
" Besides the aforementioned trio, Rauch says she's drawn inspiration from a number of the industry's tried-and-true icons, like Lily Tomlin and Carol Burnett. "(Tomlin and Burnett) were doing it years ago but they still remain very influential," she says. "I grew up watching Carol Burnett and even though she specialized in sketch comedy, she was a leading lady who is incredibly funny. The market is seeking out more female comics and hopefully it will continue to do so. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dolly Parton, in town for 'American Idol,' works '9 to 5' Apr 4, 2008
Of course you know it'll be based on the 1980 movie comedy in which Parton costarred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Maybe you don't know that it'll be directed by Joe Mantello, the hottest helmer in New York, thanks to his triumph with Wicked. (Yahoo News -- American Idol)
'12 Miles of Bad Road' and going nowhere Apr 3, 2008
It's a story that involves Lily Tomlin, $25 million, six orphaned episodes and one executive who has been, uh, repositioned at the premier channel. But the story of "12 Miles of Bad Road" isn't just one that ends with a bunch of people realizing they've made a huge mistake, cutting and then running. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ullman's 'State' is just right Mar 29, 2008
At her best, she rates with Lily Tomlin and Carol Burnett when it comes to inventing kooky characters from scratch and impersonating celebrities. And then she has an added gift for ruthless social satire. (Boston Globe)
Has HBO become edgy PBS? Mar 28, 2008
So you can imagine their excitement when HBO decided to develop a one-hour comedy of theirs, "12 Miles of Bad Road," starring Lily Tomlin as a tart-tongued, high-powered real estate broker to the rich and spoiled of Texas. According to Thomason, HBO poured $25 million into the project, and several episodes were made. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
More Getting Nailed : Trio of actors joining Gyllenhaal, Biel in comedy.... Mar 25, 2008
It's Russell's first film since 2004's I Heart Huckabees, a production on which he famously feuded with actress Lily Tomlin. The YouTube-posted fight was parodied on a Knocked Up DVD extra by Judd Apatow and Michael Cera. (IGN FilmForce)
Off 'Road' Mar 20, 2008
OFF 'ROAD' - New York Post. Thursday, March 20, 2008 Last Update: 06:40 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)
'Bad Road' seeks new home Mar 20, 2008
Bloodworth said they are also in talks with Sony Pictures Television to take over domestic and international distribution of the Lily Tomlin starrer (Sony, however, said no deal is in the works). HBO originally ordered 10 episodes of "12 Miles," which has been in development for four years at the channel. (Variety)
Britney Spears cameo? And other TV nonsense Mar 20, 2008
Well, there's "12 Miles of Bad Road" with Lily Tomlin, but there are rumors that HBO is giving up on it. That doesn't leave a whole lot of options at present - and present, not what's in development, is what matters. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Shift at hit-hungry HBO Mar 17, 2008
More recently, the net halted production on another upcoming skein, the Lily Tomlin vehicle "12 Miles of Bad Road.". Industry execs and the pay cabler's competish were abuzz with gossip last week that Strauss -- who'd served as HBO Entertainment prexy since 2004, and before that, as exec VP of original programming -- would be departing her post. (Variety)
Web Gals Set Sites On 'wow' Mar 9, 2008
The powerhouse quintet has also corralled Candice Bergen, Whoopi Goldberg, Marlo Thomas, Lily Tomlin, Judith "Miss Manners" Martin and others to contribute their thoughts and ideas. 00000812. (New York Post -- Business)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Mar 7, 2008
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Keillor To Sell Home In Wake Of Dispute With Neighbor Mar 6, 2008
A comedy about the last night of a local radio show, the film starred Keillor, Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Lindsay Lohan, Woody Harrelson, Virginia Madsen and Lily Tomlin, as well as regulars from the real show including Tim Russell and Sue Scott. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Click2Houston, TX)
Feast Of Love Mar 1, 2008
Laughter is supposed to play a soothing role here as well but the director, Robert Benton, has grown a lot more sentimental since his heyday in the 1970s when he helped Lily Tomlin and Art Carney seduce a generation of comedy-lovers with the beguiling private eye movie, The Late Show. Benton ignites a few sparks of humour on this trip yet most of the characters are too busy trying to find their bearings to get the joke. (Sydney Morning Herald)
'Road' ahead unknown for Tomlin Feb 19, 2008
HBO's upcoming Lily Tomlin series "12 Miles of Bad Road" has hit a bumpy patch. Six episodes of the skein were written before the writers strike, and production shut down after those episodes were shot. (Variety)
Fantasy flick go-to kid Freddie Highmore grows into mature roles Feb 12, 2008
-Big Business (1988): Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler discover their separated-at-birth matches. -Double Impact (1991) and Maximum Risk (1996): Once is not enough for action star Jean-Claude Van Damme, apparently. (USA Today)
Screen couples with no sizzle to sell Feb 5, 2008
Lily Tomlin and John Travolta, Moment by MomentOne of the screens most notoriously unsuccessful teamings was a temporary career-killer for both stars. Shes a dissatisfied Beverly Hills wife, hes a street hustler, and together they. (MSNBC -- News)
The week's best films Feb 2, 2008
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton are an unlikely trio of office workers out to punish their smarmy, sexist boss, the hilarious Dabney Coleman. Serious equal-ops points are made without slowing the pace of some jolly farce: first they think they've poisoned him; later he's chained up and force-fed TV soap-operas. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
How about that? Jan 28, 2008
"I was really impressed by Lily Tomlin, who wrote Aaron Sorkin a letter and said, 'I really love your show and I want to be on it', and he wrote her a part. So why don't I write to Stephen Frears and say, 'I really love your work, I would love to be in a movie by you?' Does that work? I've never been that kind of person. I always wait in the corner for someone to say, 'Hey you, come 'ere.' " ... "Katharine Hepburn did that. That's how she got parts." And she'll be appearing on stage in LA in a... (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Yes, guys, they're funny and female Jan 17, 2008
Just listing the great female comics - Gilda Radner, Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr, Teri Garr, Lily Tomlin, etc. - doesn't answer the question. (San Francisco Chronicle)
John Schneider to Auction Off the 'Most Famous Car on the Planet' ... Going ... Going ... Going ... Gone!!! Jan 11, 2008
Most recently, Schneider has starred in F/X's hit drama "Nip/Tuck," and has just finished filming the HBO drama series, "12 Miles of Bad Road" starring opposite Lily Tomlin, which will premiere in March. In addition, you can catch Schneider in a Hallmark Channel mini-series "Shark Swarm," where he stars opposite Daryl Hannah, which is set to air in early 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movie awards press on, despite writers' strike woes Jan 7, 2008
Allison Janney is gearing up to begin rehearsals for Dolly Parton's stage musical version of 9 to 5, in which she will be playing the part portrayed by Lily Tomlin, her co-star from The West Wing. The production will kick off in Los Angeles in September before maybe moving to Broadway. (USA Today -- Life)
A year of Hollywood film crews all over Boston Dec 25, 2007
Director: Harald ZwartStars: Martin, who also wrote the script, John Cleese, Lily Tomlin, Andy Garcia, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Yuki Matsuzaki, and Aishwarya Rai. Story: The comedy is based on the characters created by Blake Edwards. (Boston Globe)
Jingle-Bell Pop Dec 16, 2007
As Lily Tomlin once said, "They don't call it show art." But it took the rock generation a few years to catch up. The "Woodstock" bands didn't make Christmas records - that was way too square. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fonda turns 70 in style, introduces beau Dec 14, 2007
Among the other guests present were former CNN president Tom Johnson, actress Lily Tomlin and her partner Jane Wagner, and Fonda's daughter Vanessa Vadim. Fonda announced to the crowd that the evening raised $2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crimes of the naïve, superficial heart Dec 13, 2007
From left, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacal, Woody Harrelson, Lily Tomlin, in "The Walker" (Thinkfilm) ... Lynn (Kristin Scott Thomas), Natalie (Lauren Bacall) and Abigail (Lily Tomlin) constitute what may be the screen's most formidable threesome of jaded, dirt-dishing socialites since "The Women.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Pros define best of Web videos in 2007 Dec 12, 2007
Director David O. Russell was an unwitting viral video star after the footage of a blowup between him and actress Lily Tomlin on the set of 2004's "I (Heart) Huckabees" surfaced on YouTube. The "Huckabees" video was quickly parodied by comedians Michael Showalter and actor-comedian Paul Rudd on Comedy Humor's "The Michael Showalter Showalter" (). (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Skip to Mizzou: Tigers taming BCS, sending state into frenzy Nov 30, 2007
To join the Antlers, a group of 30 students named after a 1976 Saturday Night Live skit in which Lily Tomlin performed an "Antler Dance," a prospective member must possess a quick wit to heckle the opposing team, leather lungs and unwavering dedication. (The Antlers are at every home basketball and football game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rockettes celebrating 75 years Nov 27, 2007
The women behind this show are Lily Tomlin and producer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. Lily will be portraying Amelda Shakespeare, the matriarch of a big sprawling rich, rich, rich Texas family. (Variety)
'9 Ot 5' Sets Its World Stage Premiere Nov 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:43 PM CST NEW YORK - Dolly Parton's stage version of "9 to 5," the 1980 film in which she starred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, has found a home. The show, which has a score by Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick, will have its world premiere in September at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'9 to 5' musical to tryout in L.A. Nov 16, 2007
Allison Janney, in the role played by Lily Tomlin in the 1980 pic, stars with Rialto regulars Stephanie J. Block ("The Pirate Queen"), Megan Hilty ("Wicked") and Marc Kudisch ("Thoroughly Modern Millie") in the story of three secretaries who take revenge on their chauvinist boss. Thesps reprise parts they played in Gotham readings of the musical in June. (Variety)
Actors lend support to writers' strike Nov 14, 2007
And while joining The Office co-stars in a union fight song serenaded by The Scrantones, Lily Tomlin held a picket sign declaring: "Talk is Cheap, Words Are Not.". The Tonight Show's Jay Leno rode up on his motorcycle wearing his Harley-Davidson jacket to say, "I'm just here supporting the writers." He dodged specific questions such as talk of presenting a monologue-free show or guest hosts substituting. (USA Today -- Life)
WGA goes 'Picketing With the Stars' Nov 14, 2007
Pointing to the sea of scribes and thesps holding signs and wearing red T-shirts, Lily Tomlin, star of the upcoming HBO entry 12 Miles of Bad Road, called writers a special breed. . (Variety)
Striking Writers March On Wall Street Nov 14, 2007
Zach Braff, star of NBC's "Scrubs," Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Lily Tomlin and Julia Louis-Dreyfus were among those joining the marchers. "On our crew alone, 200 people will be out of work next week, just in time for the holidays," said Braff. (CBS News -- US)
The cinematic stretch run is upon us Nov 9, 2007
It comes from an old pro with dark, manly themes, Paul Schrader, and has a rather Altmanesque bunch: Lily Tomlin, Lauren Bacall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ned Beatty, Willem Dafoe. Noah Baumbach had a critical hit with The Squid and the Whale. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tenth Annual DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair Jumps into Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2008 Oct 27, 2007
In the spring (March 12 debut) the busy actor will co-star on HBO's drama series "12 Miles of Bad Road" with Lily Tomlin where he will portray an unscrupulous reverend inspired by Jim Baker. For more information and event details, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lily Tomlin to visit Woodbury University Oct 24, 2007
Award-winning comedienne Lily Tomlin will talk about her work in television, on Broadway and on film during a Nov. 11 event at Woodbury University. Tomlin also will receive the 2007 Julius Shulman Communication Award, presented annually to an individual - judged by Shulman and his committee - who thoroughly understands the essentials of objective and qualitative communication. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Tim Goodman: A simple, but critical, remedy to fix HBO Oct 23, 2007
Series to follow - or that have been green-lit - include "12 Miles of Bad Road," starring Lily Tomlin; "Intelligence," a comedy starring Patton Oswalt and Bradley Cooper; the vampire series "True Blood," from Alan Ball; plus "Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl," from Darren Star; and a pilot from J.J. Abrams tentatively titled "The Anatomy of Hope." That's in addition to the new Milch series. Coupled with miniseries and movies from HBO Films (which continues to be stellar), these additions should be... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Aliens, mist monsters and killers oh my Oct 20, 2007
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily Tomlin, Lauren Bacall, Willem Dafoe, Ned Beatty, Moritz Bleibtreu, Mary Beth HurtDirector: Paul SchraderStory: While their husbands are busy running the country, Carter Page (Harrelson) serves as a gay best friend to Washington D.C.s women. When his friend Lynn Lockner (Thomas) gets involved in a scandal that could destroy her husbands career, Carter offers to cover for her. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Mailer's out with a new book but in the hospital Oct 18, 2007
While chef/co-owner Pino Maffeo's Back Bay eatery was originally called Boston Public Meat, the steakhouse had no trouble whipping up a meatless meal for Martin, a vegetarian, who was a bit late to the party after filming in Chelsea with Lily Tomlin all day. Clinton to visit Brandeis Bill Clinton will deliver the first lecture for Brandeis's new leadership program named for the former president's personal adviser and good friend, Eli Segal, who died last year. (Boston Globe)
Three Rivers Film Festival features an exotic mix of movies Oct 18, 2007
Cast includes Woody Harrelson, Lauren Bacall, Lily Tomlin and Kristen Scott Thomas. "The Way I Spent the End of the World" -- Story of a teenager and her younger brother in the months leading up to the overthrow of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Oct 2, 2007
- Lily Tomlin, actress. Cognitive-behavioral psychology defines addictive behaviors as repeated problematic involvement with substances or activities, driven by irrational thoughts about short-term benefits. (Quincy Patriot Ledger, MA)
Facial Distortions Sep 21, 2007
" We so love the Cali shout-out, Timberlake, but just don t forget to show some love to NoCal, where you canceled shows in Sacramento and San Jose. Pissy readers wrote in wanting blood, so get your butt back there to perform, pronto. Caught rebel (and outrageous) comic Margaret Cho s show, The Sensuous Woman, here in Hell-Ay before it hits New Yawk shortly. Britney will love it as Cho stands up for the often maligned misfit entertainer s right not to be stick thin, a point on which I certainly... (E! Online)
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)
