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8 hours ago
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Acorn TV's Jane Seymour Series 'Harry Wild' Renewed for Season 5
Acorn TV's Jane Seymour Series 'Harry Wild' Renewed for Season 5 originally appeared on Parade. Acorn TV's Harry Wild, starring Jane Seymour, has been renewed for a fifth season. The pick-up was announced today at the 2025 ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas. Last year, the show's Season 4 pickup was announced during a mystery weekend at Mackinac Island, the location where Seymour filmed the cult classic Somewhere in Time opposite Christopher Reeve decades earlier. Starring and Executive Produced by Emmy-Award Winning Actress Jane Seymour, Production will begin later this year in Dublin, Ireland. The news was announced during a conversation with Seymour, who will reprise her role as Harry Wild, the titular amateur detective. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'I am honored to have the opportunity to continue to bring Harry Wild to life for another season and am excited for her to solve a new batch of layered mysteries deeply rooted in literature with my castmates,' says Seymour. 'It has been so rewarding to work with everyone on this production and I'm thrilled to embark on another season with my Acorn TV family.' The current season of Harry Wild ranks among Acorn TV's Top 10 most-watched seasons of all time, with viewership up double-digits from the prior season. The series is a consistent top performer for the platform. Related: Aside from the first season, which contained eight episodes, previous seasons and the upcoming Season 5 each contain six episodes. The fifth season of Harry Wild begins filming later this year in Dublin, Ireland. The Season 4 finale premieres on Monday, June 2, on Acorn TV, and fans have an exciting new special to look forward to in December! Seymour, a former Bond Girl (Live and Let Die), is best known for her roles in Somewhere in Time, Wedding Crashers, and A Royal Christmas. Her most iconic role to date is that of the titular character in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, across six seasons and 150 episodes. Season 5 of Harry Wild promises to have the most sensational and thrilling mysteries to date. Fifth season mysteries will find Harry in the world of whiskey-making, theatre and musical tattoos, as well as one with a gang of middle-aged lady burglars and another where the murder hits a little too close to home. The series also stars Rohan Nedd and Kevin Ryan. All four seasons are currently available to stream on Acorn TV's Jane Seymour Series 'Harry Wild' Renewed for Season 5 first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
16 hours ago
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- CBS News
Valerie Mahaffey, actress in "Desperate Housewives" and "Northern Exposure," dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, an actress known for her scene-stealing turns in "Desperate Housewives," and "Northern Exposure," died Friday in Los Angeles after battling cancer, her publicist said in a statement to CBS News. Mahaffey, who won an Emmy for playing Eve the hypochondriac on "Northern Exposure," was 71 years old. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Actress Valerie Mahaffey attends the screening of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Sully' at Directors Guild Of America on September 8, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Emma McIntyre / Getty Images Mahaffey began her acting career in New York City. Her stage, film and television work included the soap opera "The Doctors" more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series "Young Sheldon" and "Desperate Housewives." She appeared in the movie "Sully" with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in "French Exit" with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on "Northern Exposure." Mahaffey also appeared on television in "The Powers That Be," "Big Sky," "Seinfeld," "Wings" and "ER." Her film credits include "Jungle 2 Jungle," "Senior Trip" and "Seabiscuit." Mahaffey was born and raised in Indonesia until age 11. She then lived in Nigeria, England and Texas.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Valerie Mahaffey? Emmy-winning actress from Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her quirky roles in popular television dramas and comedies, has died at the age of 71. Mahaffey passed away on Friday, May 30, in Los Angeles following a private battle with cancer, her publicist Jillian Roscoe confirmed in a statement. Over a career that spanned more than four decades, Mahaffey became known for her sharp wit, expressive performances, and her ability to bring eccentric characters to life. She was perhaps most recognised for her role as the prim and unpredictable Eve in Northern Exposure, which earned her an Emmy Award in 1992 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She later appeared in a variety of well-loved television series, including Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, Big Sky, The Doctors, and Dead to Me, where her distinctive presence left a lasting mark. She was equally adept in comedy and drama, often bringing a mix of warmth and peculiar charm to her characters. In 2020, Mahaffey was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in French Exit, where she starred opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges. She played Madame Reynard, a lonely American expatriate in Paris, earning praise for her subtle and touching portrayal. Born in Indonesia and raised in Texas, Mahaffey began her acting career on stage before transitioning to television and film. Her death marks the loss of a truly unique performer whose contributions to American television will be long remembered. Valerie is survived by her husband, actor-director Joseph Kell, and their daughter.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Niecy Nash-Betts & Kathy Bates Just Bonded Over the Worst Career Advice They've Ever Received
While we'd all love to only give and receive great advice, we can all probably think of a couple of times when advice from a friend, family member, or even mentor just didn't land. For Niecy Nash-Betts and Kathy Bates, who recently joined The Hollywood Reporter's Drama Actress Roundtable, remembering the worst advice they've ever received was pretty easy, partly because of how bad they were. More from SheKnows The Best Bras for Your Teen - & How to Shop Together Without Dying of Embarrassment To Nash-Betts, who won her first Emmy Award in 2024 for her role in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, she talked about how she was once told not to marry her wife, Jessica Betts, in 2020. 'Everybody has an opinion!' Nash-Betts said. 'There were people who were like, 'Your fan base has known you to be a certain way, and you need to stay right there. Otherwise, you'll never eat lunch in this town again.' Some of that comes from older generations, family members, and that's how they think.' 'But I've always been a person who does one thing: what I want to do,' she continued. 'And I'm going to do it all the way. I give very little thought, if any, to what somebody else thinks about it.' And, as fans of Nash-Betts know, she's still head over heels for her wife, and surely hasn't regretted the decision since. 'I cannot even imagine my life without Jessica,' she gushed. 'This is the greatest love of my entire life. I would not even be able to enjoy my work as much as I do without that kind of support. So I did what I wanted to do. I don't regret it. I would do it again. As a matter of fact, we are about to celebrate five years.' Nash-Betts then revealed that she and Jessica, who tied the knot in August 2020, are planning a 'big party' as a vow renewal. 'Just so I can say 'In your face' to whoever told me not to get married,' she said. For Bates, who's reaching new heights of TV critical acclaim recently for her role in Matlock, her worst advice was similar. According to her, she too was once told to keep an important part of her life a secret from the rest of the world. Sadly, she listened to it. 'I had ovarian cancer in 2003, and my agent said, 'Don't tell anybody. You don't want to be the poster child for ovarian cancer,'' she remembered. Looking back, she regrets keeping quiet. 'I think if I had come out at that point, maybe it would have helped some people,' Bates said. Years later, when she battled breast cancer in 2012, she didn't make the same mistake. 'I regret not doing that [the first time]. Because I went underground,' she said. 'I was on the board at the Academy, and I called them and said, 'I can't come to any of the meetings.' I just hid for a whole year. So it was bad advice, career and personal.' Whether they listened to the terrible advice or not, we hope the people who once said these things are listening and regretting ever giving their opinion. May these ladies' success be proof of that!Best of SheKnows Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus, & More of the Best Red Carpet Debuts From Celebrity Couples Over the Years Yoko Ono's Daughter Kyoko, & 22 Surprising Celebrities That Were In or Linked to a Cult 7 Ways Chrissy Teigen Has Altered Her Appearance Over the Years: Plastic Surgery & More
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
Valerie Mahaffey, who starred in Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, has died at 71. The US star also had a role in The Doctors, for which she was nominated for a daytime Emmy Award, and appeared in Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Hannah Montana, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Announcing her death, Mahaffey's publicist confirmed she died in Los Angeles on Friday. She had previously been diagnosed with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Kell, 65, with whom she shares a child, also paid tribute, having 'lost' the love of his life. Speaking to Variety, he said: 'I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. 'She will be missed.' View More » Mahaffey's most recent acting credit was 2022's Echo 3. She also starred in Netflix series Dead to Me and The Witch Files. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: 'Elite' wrestling star quits WWE rivals days before Money In The Bank MORE: Rosie O'Donnell reveals hit show she was meant to star in before fleeing America MORE: Amazon Prime fans rush to save 'incredible' axed series as 70,000 sign petition
