Michael Starr
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TV Editor Michael Starr has covered television as a reporter, columnist, critic and editor since 1995. He’s written nine biographies of show business personalities including Don Rickles, Art Carney, Raymond Burr, Redd Foxx, William Shatner and Ringo (“no relation”) Starr.
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Pat Sajak's final 'Wheel of Fortune' episode airdate revealed
April 5, 2024 | 4:22pmPat Sajak has taped his final episode of "Wheel of Fortune."
Adam Sandler is making 'Happy Gilmore 2'— according to Drew Barrymore
April 5, 2024 | 12:50pm"This just in, I have breaking news. I'll just say this, from my source, that [the 'Happy Gilmore 2' movie script] is in process." -- Drew Barrymore on "The Drew Barrymore...
'Yellowstone' has no clue how to handle Kevin Costner’s character as series draws to a close
April 5, 2024 | 11:37am"They've internally discussed going a couple of different ways with the storyline if Kevin doesn't return."
Dr. Phil insists new cable network is 'consistent with family values' — but not religious: 'We need good common sense in this country'
April 5, 2024 | 8:18am"I think we need some good down-to-earth common sense in this country. I don't think you can just completely rewrite science, history, biology, economics because it isn't what you wish...
He's back! Conan O'Brien returning to 'Tonight Show' for first time since 2010 exit
April 4, 2024 | 12:15pm"In an unprecedented move that left O'Brien stunned and bitter -- and Leno reviled by some -- NBC moved Leno back to "The Tonight Show" in January 2010 and axed...
Visually impaired Dolly Lewis plays clinically blind ex-cop on 'Sight Unseen': 'A gritty lone wolf'
April 4, 2024 | 11:53am"Tess resonates with me because of the fact that she's gritty and a lone wolf, which doesn't always serve her but she will use that to her advantage." — Dolly Lewis
Jared Padalecki wants a 'Supernatural' reunion with Jensen Ackles: 'I don’t know when he’s available'
April 3, 2024 | 12:27pm“My short answer is it’s not a consideration, the answer is yes." -- Jared Padalecki on reuniting with Jensen Ackles on a 'Supernatural' project in the future.
Stephen Moyer gave tips to Joe Manganiello and wife Anna Paquin in 'True Blood' sex scenes: 'It's OK, grab it'
April 2, 2024 | 2:48pm"By Season 3 or 4, it would be like, 'Hi honey, who are you f--king on camera today?'" — Anna Paquin
‘Yellowstone’ star has ‘no clue’ what is happening with show’s Season 5 return
April 2, 2024 | 1:49pm"I'm still waiting to find out what's happening with 'Yellowstone.' I have absolutely no clue." -- Lainey Wilson
Felicity Huffman finally lands a TV job after spending 11 days in jail over college admissions scandal
April 1, 2024 | 6:27pm“I walk into the room with it. I did it. It’s black and white. How I am is kind of a loaded question.” -- Felicity Huffman to the Guardian in...
Selena Gomez says it 'pains her' that people don't 'truly' know who Steve Martin is
April 1, 2024 | 1:38pm"It pains me to know how many people may not know truly about Steve's life. He's truly an icon and tried and never gave up." — Selena Gomez
Frankie Muniz briefly quit 'Malcolm in the Middle' due to 'controlling, rude, disrespectful' people
April 1, 2024 | 11:57am"There were two episodes I'm not in. I walked off that set. Everyone was so afraid to stand up when certain people were controlling or rude or disrespectful." -- Frankie...
Tim Allen's 'Home Improvement' TV wife slams reboot talk: JTT and I didn't get a call
March 29, 2024 | 4:35pm"I'm not involved in any series with Jill and I've also never been asked to do another 'Home Improvement' reunion thing — but I would not want to." — Patricia...
Conjoined TLC stars Abby and Brittany Hensel clap back at haters after Army vet marriage
March 29, 2024 | 12:45pmConjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel want the world to know they're here to stay -- like it or not.
Giancarlo Esposito on his 'Parish' alter-ego: 'He's drowning ... and he's in trouble'
March 29, 2024 | 8:02am"It's a city that seems alive with its goodness and lightness and darkness as well." Giancarlo Esposito on why his new series "Parish" is set in New Orleans.
Jodie Whittaker pivots from 'Doctor Who' to 'challenging' prison drama 'Time': 'Highlights a broken system'
March 22, 2024 | 2:13pm"I think the fallout for Orla is particularly shocking because her sentence is so small but has such a realistic impact on her -- one block comes out and the...
Jack Black wants a 'School of Rock' sequel — but 'White Lotus' is getting in the way
March 22, 2024 | 12:04pm"You know Mike White wrote the first one and he's a genius. And we'd have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he's real busy right now with...
Dana Carvey apologizes for 'SNL' skit that made Sharon Stone 'take her clothes off' — and she reacts
March 21, 2024 | 1:41pm"The comedy we did in 1992 with Sharon Stone, we would literally be arrested now." -- Dana Carvey alluding to an "SNL" airport skit in which the actress removed her...
Ex-'Jeopardy!' host Mike Richards: Alex Trebek was in so 'much pain' before death
March 20, 2024 | 3:16pm"I've never seen someone in that much pain or that ill in my life, let alone going out and pitching five perfect games a day." — Mike Richards on Alex Trebek...
'Star Wars' vet Billy Dee Williams has blunt reaction to Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian: 'I created that character'
March 18, 2024 | 12:31pm"I don't see [Donald Glover] ... I mean, when it comes to Lando Calrissian there's only one Lando Calrissian. I created the character." -- Billy Dee Williams