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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You can celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' with the cast
The gang's all here—in West Hollywood, that is, where all the stars of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia will be gathering for a special screening at the Directors Guild of America Theater, which will become the de facto Paddy's Pub for one night. On Tuesday, July 1, at 7:30pm, the Paley Center for Media will fete the longest-running live-action comedy series in TV history during its latest PaleyLive program: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration! That's right, the audacious dark comedy has been around for 20 years now—that's 170 episodes and counting—and you can get a sneak peek at the newest episode alongside the cast and executive producers. Rob McElhenney (Ronald 'Mac' MacDonald), Charlie Day (Charlie Kelly), Glenn Howerton (Dennis Reynolds), Kaitlin Olson (Dee Reynolds) and Danny DeVito (Frank Reynolds) will all be on hand for a conversation after a screening of the 17th-season premiere inside the theater. (McElhenney, Day and Howerton additionally serve as executive producers on the show.) That means you'll be seeing the episode eight days before it premieres on FXX July 9, and hearing firsthand the stars' insight on the show's remarkable run. The episode in question, 'The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary,' is the second part of a highly anticipated crossover with the Emmy-winning ABC mockumentary. 'Since 2005, 'the gang' from Paddy's Pub have entertained legions of passionate fans with their high-spirited antics, and we look forward to a fun-filled evening that is sure to be as hilarious as the show itself,' says Maureen J. Reidy, president and CEO of the Paley Center for Media. If you need to brush up on your South Philly history before the new season drops, the Paley Archive in the Beverly Hills Public Library now boasts past episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, thanks to FX (or, you know, they're on Hulu). But the archive is well worth a visit—it boasts 160,000 titles all in one place, from history-shaping news broadcasts to some of the most popular TV shows of all time. (And, unlike Hulu, it's free.) Tickets for the PaleyLive event go on sale to the public this Friday, June 6, at noon on and they're expected to sell out quickly. Paley Center members get access a day early, though, so if you want to make sure to reserve a spot, you could always spring for a membership (starting at $75).
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'M*A*S*H' 's Loretta Swit, a Passaic native, has died
"Hot Lips" Houlihan, a one-note role in the original 1970 "M*A*S*H" movie, had evolved into a nuanced, complex, heroic character by the time the beloved TV series reached its 11th season. And that has everything to do with the nuanced, complex, heroic performance of Loretta Swit, the Passaic native who died Friday. Swit, who died of natural causes, was 87. "She sort of set the template for complex women characters who evolved on television," said Ron Simon, head curator of the Paley Center for Media in New York. "She worked with the writers and producers to have the character evolve." Swit, who won two Emmys for her "M*A*S*H" role, was modest about her own contribution. It was the ensemble, and the creative team, who made this landmark, long-running comedy-drama (1972-1983) about a surgical unit trying to maintain its sanity amid the madness of the Korean War, into the beloved thing it was. "It's become a phenomenon," Swit told The Record in 2000. "I think it's all due to the fact that the original people in charge were so pure, so caring, so creative, and brilliant. The producers, from the get-go, from Day One, kept the doors open. They were always talking to us [about the characters]. It was a real communal effort. `M*A*S*H' itself was the star." Swit, born Loretta Jane Szwed in 1937 (her parents Lester and Nellie were of Polish descent), was a cheerleader at Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic, where she graduated in 1955. She attended a secretarial school in Montclair. She began her professional life with a series of high-profile secretary gigs: as assistant to famed gossip columnist Elsa Maxwell, as secretary to the U.N. ambassador to Ghana, and secretary to the American Rocket Society, while also studying dance and acting. In 1961, she made the leap to the professional stage with an off-Broadway production of Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People," and continued to do stage work through the 1970s and beyond — from a touring production of the one-woman show "Shirley Valentine" to the 1985 Broadway production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" by Rupert Holmes. "Loretta Swit was in real life every bit as warm, caring and sly as her 'M*A*S*H' persona," said Holmes, known for his numerous theater pieces (including one, "Thumbs," for Bergen County Players) not to mention his immortal "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)." "I was privileged to know her when she took over from Dame Cleo Laine in my Broadway musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood,' " Holmes said. "In that show, the audience voted on whodunit at each performance, and the biggest problem Loretta presented for us was that everyone adored her and no one could imagine her as a killer." Swit also did movies ("Freebie and the Bean," 1974; "S.O.B.," 1981) and lots and lots of television: "Mission: Impossible," "Gunsmoke," "The Love Boat." But it was her role on "M*A*S*H" that made her, not just a favorite with TV viewers, but also a game-changer in the realm of situation comedy. Characters in sitcoms don't evolve. That is — or was — the point. Lucy is always wacky. Dennis is always a menace. Oscar is always sloppy, and Felix is always neat. That's the situation. Hence, "situation comedy." But "M*A*S*H," with its 11-year run, couldn't be static. Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, Harry Morgan, Gary Burghoff, had to develop. "If you're portraying a character for 11 seasons, the character has to have an arc," said Steven Gorelick, former executive director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. "Otherwise, you don't have 11 seasons." And the "M*A*S*H" regular who evolved most was the character, played by Swit, who was originally called "Hot Lips" Houlihan. By the end of the show, she was "Margaret." "She took that role and made it her own," Gorelick said. In the original movie (where she was played by Sally Kellerman) and in the early TV episodes, "Hot Lips" is there to be the butt of jokes. She's the embodiment of stuffy officialdom — and most of the jokes involve the randy surgeons of the M*A*S*H unit knocking her off her pedestal, usually in crudely sexual ways. That's where Swit's character started. But that is not where it ended up. The burgeoning women's movement of the 1970s had something to do with that. But so did Swit. "Starting from that male-viewed stereotype, she becomes more complex," Simon said. One symptom of this: the gradual fading of the "Hot Lips" as a character name. "They stopped calling her that," Simon said. "It just didn't fit. She was head nurse, she had major responsibility, she was the most important woman in the M*A*S*H division." The character, in turn, became the template for other competent women who started to be seen on TV: "Cagney and Lacey" (Swit was originally slated to appear in it), "Murphy Brown." Happily, Swit's work will live on. Because "M*A*S*H" will live on. "I'm heartbroken to learn of her departure," Holmes said. "But I am comforted that the range of her wonderful work lives on in virtually every episode of one of television's legendary series." This article originally appeared on Loretta Swit of 'M*A*S*H,' and Passaic NJ native, dies
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Outrage At PaleyFest: Yuval David Slams 'Bloody Hand' Pin Display During Marvel Panel
The Paley Center for Media is facing backlash after an influencer wearing a controversial antisemitic pin was featured in a promotional Instagram post during this year's PaleyFest. The image promoting the upcoming Marvel series "Agatha All Along" shows the influencer proudly displaying a "bloody hand" pin, which is a symbol widely condemned as glorifying violence against Jews. Emmy Award-winning actor and activist , a member of The Brigade, which represents some 700 producers, filmmakers, agents, managers, publicists, executives, actors, and actresses, has called on the Paley Center to immediately remove the post and issue a formal apology to the Jewish community. In an exclusive statement sent to The Blast, David expressed, "The bloody hand pin is incredibly antisemitic. It represents the sheer violence of the Second Intifada, in which Palestinian terrorists murdered Jews in the West Bank with their bare hands." The Emmy-Award-winning actor went on to explain, "On October 12, 2000, terrorists lynched two Israelis in the West Bank, with one (Aziz Salha) appearing in the window with bloodied hands after he murdered them with those same hands. For Jews across the world, the symbol is a reminder of this antisemitic murder and automatically triggers us just like when we see swastikas." The image of a red hand has recently gained traction on social media and at public demonstrations as a symbol representing the call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Supporters use the image to convey solidarity with civilians affected by the violence and to advocate for an immediate end to hostilities. However, its use has also sparked controversy, with critics arguing that the symbol can be perceived as one-sided or insensitive, especially when removed from its broader geopolitical context. 'It is disgraceful and dangerous that the Paley Center has chosen to amplify an influencer proudly displaying the antisemitic 'bloody hand' pin, a symbol celebrating violence against Jews,' David added. In response to growing backlash, Yuval David addressed the need for accountability and education rather than cancellation. "A meaningful apology would be to have The Paler Center issue a statement condemning this action, opening an investigation as to why this influencer was invited to an event in the first place, and how it was featured on their pages when they are literally hosting a panel about antisemitism on social media next week," he told The Blast. "They should also offer to educate this influencer as to why the bloody hand pin is so hurtful to Jews worldwide." "Instead of canceling the influencer, they should offer to have her visit the Holocaust Museum LA to receive an education about why her actions are disrespectful to the Jewish community," he added. The timing of the controversy has drawn particular criticism, as the Paley Center is set to host an upcoming event titled 'Social Media as a Tactic to Fight Antisemitism.' 'Even more ironic and troubling is that the Paley Center is hosting an event next week titled 'Social Media as a Tactic to Fight Antisemitism,'' David added. 'The Paley Center must immediately apologize to the Jewish community at large for platforming this form of hate and remove the post. Platforms must consistently stand against hate, not selectively elevate it.' The influencer interviewed Ali Ahn, who noticed the pin and reacted by saying, 'Wow, wow, this is amazing. I'm looking at you. Oh, you've got the pin.' She also spoke with Kathryn Hahn, though Hahn didn't acknowledge the pin; instead, she complimented the rich purple the influencer was wearing, calling it stunning. As of now, the organization has not publicly responded to requests for comment. With the Paley Center positioning itself as a hub for media discourse and social responsibility, critics say its silence sends the wrong message. For now, all eyes remain on the institution as calls for accountability continue to grow.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PaleyFest is Back in L.A. for its 42nd Year Celebrating TV Excellence
The Paley Center for Media launches its 42nd annual PaleyFest in L.A., bringing together television's most celebrated creators and stars for an intimate week of screenings and conversations. Running March 21-29 at the Dolby Theatre, this year's lineup features acclaimed shows including Severance, Cobra Kai, Agatha All Along, Matlock, The Handmaid's Tale, Hacks, Poker Face, and a special tribute to the Amy Sherman-Palladino will experience unique moments like watching the season two finale of Apple TV's Severance alongside its creators and cast. These screenings give talent the rare opportunity to witness audience reactions firsthand before joining in-depth discussions about their creative process."We were the first television festival focused specifically on TV as an art form," explains Rene Reyes, Vice President of Programming. PaleyFest pioneered treating television shows "like great pieces of culture, inviting casts and creators to be part of the conversation. It was kind of the first interaction between TV creators and the fans who love the shows that they produce."The festival's straightforward approach—bringing fans face-to-face with the minds behind culturally significant television—has kept it thriving since 1984. Reyes, who has selected the festival lineup since 2004, aims to showcase programming that represents television's full spectrum and appeals to diverse year's star-studded panels feature Jean Smart, Adam Scott, Kathy Bates, and many other television luminaries. "Jean Smart was here with Designing Women. Many, many years back, we had Adam Scott on stage for Parks and Recreation. So, we've had a lot of people who've been multiple years in different projects. They've been part of the festival," Reyes fan excitement, a PaleyFest invitation signifies meaningful recognition within the industry. "The only intent the Paley Center has is to honor their achievement. We are telling you we believe your contributions to media are excellent and should be celebrated in the context of the longest-running television festival," says festival culminates with a tribute to Amy Sherman-Palladino, uniting actors from Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Étoile to celebrate her distinctive tickets are sold out for Friday's Severance opening night, tickets are still available for Cobra Kai and Agatha All Along (3/22), Matlock (3/23), The Handmaid's Tale (3/26), Hacks (3/28), Poker Face and The Amy-Sherman Palladino Multiverse (3/29). Members of the Paley Center receive special member pricing and preferred television enthusiasts, PaleyFest presents a unique chance to connect with favorite stars and gain firsthand insights from television's most influential creators.
Fox News
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Kate Hudson suffers wardrobe malfunction while promoting new Netflix show
Kate Hudson nearly had a mega wardrobe malfunction. While promoting her new Netflix show, "Running Point," at the Paley Center for Media recently, the actress - accompanied by her costars onstage - was mid-sentence when a section of her black dress seemed to suddenly shift. "Oh," Hudson responded while quickly grabbing her chest. Costar Justin Theroux swiftly tended to her and attempted to adjust a clasp in the back of her dress. "You didn't expect this," Hudson joked to the audience, while Brenda Song tried to block the actress from the audience's point of view as Theroux worked on her dress. "Just keep talking," Theroux quipped. Nearly 30 minutes into the conversation, Hudson's dress seemed to shift again. Theroux was able to adjust her dress yet again while everyone had a good laugh. Hudson is not the only actress who has been at the center of an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction recently. "Mean Girls" star Amanda Seyfried revealed her "boobs fell out" of her dress while speaking to Glen Powell at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards. "I was wearing this amazing vintage dress," she told People magazine. "I made my stylist dress up in it before I went just for fun." The 39-year-old was wearing a Dior Haute Couture gown to the ceremony for her nomination and eventual win for her role in "The Dropout." She continued, "It was kind of sewn together, and it started truly falling apart, literally falling off of me on the red carpet, and I think there were even interviews where I'm saying it's breaking off." Inside during the ceremony, Seyfried said she was chatting with "Top: Gun Maverick" and "Twisters" star Powell when disaster struck. "I was talking to Glen Powell in the corner near my table, and we were joking around about something and I lifted my arms up, and my boobs were just out. My dress fell apart." "We both screamed, and like the gentleman he is, he covered me. He didn't look… I think. None of us were expecting that, but that dress had truly just given up," Seyfried said. Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Stanton contributed to this post.
