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Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mark-Paul Gosselaar barely remembers Saved by the Bell episodes
Mark-Paul Gosselaar has "a very limited memory" of 'Saved by the Bell' episodes. The 51-year-old actor played Zack Morris on the teen sitcom between 1989 and 1993, but Mark-Paul and his former castmates - including Mario Lopez, and Elizabeth Berkley - can barely remember any of the episodes they recorded. Recalling a fan talking to him about the 'Mystery Weekend' episode from 1991, Mark-Paul told People: "I always thought that I had a bad memory about certain things. It was about a murder mystery dinner or whatever. And I knew about it because of my podcast. "But Mario had no idea what this person was talking about - neither did Elizabeth. I was pleased to know that they have a very limited memory of those events as well. I thought it was just me." The original 'Saved by the Bell' series was a big hit with TV viewers - but Mark-Paul and his former co-stars struggle to remember individual episodes. The actor explained: "This, for us, was over 30 years ago … It was work, so I don't think most people can remember their work days, but they'll remember the lunch they had with a coworker or they'll remember going on a trip with a co-worker. And that's how we remember our memories as well. "We remember the beach episodes, but not specifically the beach episode. "We remember just that time or the filming - anything we did on location was like a treat for us. And so we remember those things. We have memories outside of being on set, but the actual episodes, it's like we couldn't tell you." Mark-Paul - who reprised the role of Zack to star on 'Saved by the Bell: The College Years' - remains good friends with some of his former co-stars. The actor actually likened his castmates to "family" members. He said: "I'm not on social media, so I'm not able to see what everyone's doing, but we feel like we're family. "You don't have to talk to your brother or sister every day or every week or even every month, but the moment you do connect again, it's like you haven't skipped a beat, and that's how we are. We're very fortunate to have had a cast like that."
Buzz Feed
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'80s Child Actors, Then And Now
Child stars are without a doubt some of the most fascinating people in all of Hollywood. While they obviously age out of child acting roles, it sometimes feels like they're frozen at the age they became famous, especially for those of us who constantly rewatch old TV shows and movies. We've covered the "then and now" transformations for '90s–'10s child stars — but if you thought those were shocking, hold onto your hats, because we're going back to the '80s today! And seeing these people all grown up is low-key making me rethink the entire aging process. So here we go: your fave '80s child stars, then and now... First, here is Raven-Symoné from The Cosby Show at age 5: And here she is now, age 39: Here is Ricky Schroder from Silver Spoons at age 13: And here he is now, age 55: This was actually from 2020, so he was technically 50 in this photo. Here is Alyssa Milano from Who's The Boss? at age 11: And here she is now, age 52: Here is Corey Feldman from The Goonies and Stand By Me at age 14: And here he is now, age 53: Here is Fred Savage from The Wonder Years at age 11: And here he is now, age 48: Here's Danny Cooksey from Diff'rent Strokes at age 8: And here he is now, age 49: This was also the most recent photo I could find of him. It's from late 2019. Here is Danielle Brisebois from Archie Bunker's Place at age 12: And here she is now, age 55: Here's Tracey Gold from Growing Pains at age 11: And here she is now, age 55: Here is Drew Barrymore from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at age 7: And here she is now, age 50: Here is Sean Astin from The Goonies at age 14: And here he is now, age 54: Here is Aileen Quinn from Annie at age 10: And here she is now, age 53: Here is Tiffani Thiessen from Saved by the Bell at age 15: And here she is now, age 51: Here is Candace Cameron Bure from Full House at age 11: And here she is now, age 49: Here is Mario Lopez from Saved by the Bell at age 15: And here he is now, age 51: Here is Lukas Haas from Witness at age 9: And here he is now, age 49: Here is Soleil Moon Frye from Punky Brewster at age 8: And here she is now, age 48: Here is Alfonso Ribeiro from Silver Spoons at age 13: And here he is now, age 53: Here is Danny Pintauro from Cujo at age 8: And here he is now, age 49: Here is Peter Billingsley from A Christmas Story at age 15: And here he is now, age 54: Here is Kim Fields from The Facts of Life at age 11: And here she is now, age 55: Here is C. Thomas Howell from The Outsiders at age 17: And here he is now, age 58: Here is Justin Henry from Kramer vs. Kramer and Sixteen Candles at age 14: And here he is now, age 53: This photo was also from 2019! So he was 48 here. Here is Molly Ringwald from Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club at age 17: And here she is now, age 57: Who's your favourite child actor from the '80s? And whose transformation shocked you the most? Tell me in the comments below! Plus, you should follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok for more nostalgic content!
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
So Much to Stream in Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month on Samsung TV Plus
This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Samsung TV Plus, the go-to destination for subscription-free TV, available on Samsung devices and packed full of shows and movies, live and on-demand. To kick it off, K-pop fans can experience the excitement of 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025' in L.A. as Samsung TV Plus partners with SM Entertainment to live stream the exclusive star-studded concert on May 11. Viewers can also binge-watch acclaimed series from some of AAPI's biggest stars, from the award-winning 'Killing Eve,' starring Sandra Oh to cult zombie thriller 'The Walking Dead,' with fan-favorite Steven Yeun. Foodies can grill alongside flame master Dale Talde, while nostalgia-lovers relive the '90s with 'Saved by the Bell,' featuring none other than THE Zack Morris, played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar. From K-pop to award-winning series to classic throwbacks and more, here are our top picks to stream all month on Samsung TV Plus, celebrating some of the most beloved AAPI talent. Killing EveThe binge-worthy thriller, 'Killing Eve,' starring Sandra Oh, the daughter of South Korean immigrant parents, follows British agent Eve Polastri charged with catching the elusive and ruthless assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). These two brilliant women develop an obsessive relationship with each other that features sizzling chemistry and leads to thrills, spills and a fantastically addictive four seasons. The series will keep you on the edge of an epic game of cat and mouse. Watch all seasons of this award-winning series, now on-demand. The Walking Dead Universe'The Walking Dead,' starring award-winning South Korean actor Steven Yeun, made the star a household name for his role as Glenn Rhee. The horror franchise follows the survivors of a postapocalyptic world populated by scores of 'walkers.' 'Dead'-heads can now rejoice as a dedicated channel awaits on Samsung TV Plus, which also features cast interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. PortlandiaStarring co-creators Fred Armisen, who recently discovered his Korean roots, and Carrie Brownstein, the award-winning sketch comedy series depicts the infamous hipster culture of Portland and boasts a who's who of A-list guest stars. Watch the full series now streaming on the Portlandia channel. Saved by the BellUnwind and binge 'Saved by the Bell,' starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, the son of Dutch Indonesian parents, as his character Zach Morris and his tight-knit friend group at Bayside High share in inventive schemes and mischievous dreams — from high school to after graduation. Stream it all on the Saved by the Bell channel. SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Entertainment, South Korea's largest entertainment company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a once-in-a-lifetime K-pop concert. Samsung TV Plus will be airing 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A.' exclusively on a dedicated SMTOWN channel beginning at 6 p.m. PT on May 11 in the U.S. and 17 other countries worldwide. Headliners include RIIZE, aespa and NCT 127. Full star-studded lineup:TVXQ!SUPER JUNIORKEY, MINHO of SHINeeSUHO, CHANYEOL AND KAI of EXORed Velvet (IRENE, SEULGI, JOY)NCT 127NCT DREAMWayVaespaRIIZENCT WISHHearts2HeartsSMTR25 VevoIn celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Vevo is featuring a mix of global sensations and emerging greats. From chart-topping premieres by Olivia Rodrigo and JENNIE to the next-level creativity of Japanese Breakfast and Hanumankind, Vevo's programming offers something for every music fan. Tune in to any of your favorite Vevo channels and enjoy a celebration of culture, artistry and the power of music videos to transcend borders. All Up in My Grill'All Up in My Grill,' streaming all month on Tastemade, which features food, travel and home design programming, stars chef, restaurateur and grill master Dale Talde. The proud son of Filipino immigrants turns amateur foodies into grilling experts, cooking the likes of lobster, short ribs, beer brats and noodle dishes. Talde also supercharges classic dishes, like yakitori, and is a wiz with his wok. Tune in and cook with Dale Talde and unlock the potential of the grill to transform your backyard into a full outdoor kitchen. Watch the next episode every Wednesday starting at 12 p.m. ET on the Tastemade channel. Ryan and FriendsCatch the best of kid video superstar Ryan Kaji – of 'Ryan's World' and the hit TV show 'Ryan's Mystery Playdate' – alongside his friends, including the wildly popular Toys and Colors crew who bring imaginative play to life. Together, they make learning fun through science experiments, crafting and creative adventures. Stream the 24/7 Ryan and Friends channel for something the whole family can enjoy. Power RangersA band of five teen superheroes featuring Trini Kwan, played by the Vietnamese American actress Thuy Trang, team up to save the world from different threats, summoning their mighty Zords to wipe out evil forces. Hasbro's 'Power Rangers' is one of the longest-running kids' live-action series in television history and there are currently over 700 episodes, with more to premiere this year, all available to stream on Samsung TV Plus! Fans, new and old, get ready to shout, 'Go Go Power Rangers!,' now playing on the Power Rangers channel. Explore everything Samsung TV Plus has to offer (always free) on your Samsung device. Check it out at Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tina Fey's ‘The Four Seasons' Takes a Step Outside the Comedy Icon's Comfort Zone, but Doesn't Thrive There: TV Review
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Few writer-producers have a house style as distinct as Tina Fey's — so much so that the '30 Rock' creator's signature extends to an entire universe of shows under her umbrella. Fey did not have a showrunner's direct control over 'Mr. Mayor,' 'Great News,' 'Girls5Eva' or the Peacock revival of 'Saved by the Bell,' but all of these series have a distinct family resemblance. They're absurd, efficiently structured, joke-dense comedies, often soundtracked by a clarinet-heavy score from composer Jeff Richmond, who is also Fey's husband. Richmond is just one of many names that recur across Fey projects, a consistent roster that both guarantees a shared DNA and cultivates experienced talent over time. Fey's latest effort, the Netflix miniseries 'The Four Seasons,' partly extends this MO. Fey co-created the show with '30 Rock' alumnae Tracey Wigfield, who went on to spearhead 'Great News' and 'Saved by the Bell,' and Lang Fisher, who returns to Feyworld after co-creating the coming-of-age hit 'Never Have I Ever.' (Fellow mainstays David Miner and Eric Gurian also executive produce.) Fey even stars as a grouchy, judgmental, Liz Lemon-scented woman embracing her middle age, alongside previous screen partners Steve Carell ('Date Night') and Will Forte (Paul L'astnamé!). More from Variety But 'The Four Seasons' also marks a sharp break from nearly two decades of tradition. For one, it's an adaptation in a CV otherwise marked by original ideas, assuming the Vivaldi-inspired premise of the 1981 film written and directed by Alan Alda, who gets both a cameo and a producer credit in this update. ('Saved by the Bell' was technically a reboot, though in practice it was more like a total personality transplant that happened to carry over a few characters.) Fey's repertory company expands to include newcomers Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani and Kerri Kenney-Silver. And most notably, the tone skews decidedly dramedic, trading a rapid pace of punchlines for a more melancholy take on long-term matrimony. 'The Four Seasons' is ultimately able to deliver some astute insights into adult relationships, but also struggles to settle into this awkward new rhythm. The Fey brain trust is visibly working to expand its repertoire — an effort that, inevitably, comes with some growing pains. 'The Four Seasons' traces a year in the lives of three couples, broken up into four group trips that each get their own two-episode block. When Nick (Carell) announces his intention to leave Anne (Kenney-Silver) on the eve of their 25th wedding anniversary, it rattles both Jack (Forte) and Kate (Fey), who tend to affirm the state of their own union by commiserating over others', as well as Danny (Domingo) and Claude (Calvani), whose opposing temperaments (Claude runs hot, Danny cold) are tested when Danny's health problems lead the interior designer to bury himself in work. The ripple effect of Nick's actions plays out over a weekend at a country home (Spring), an ill-fated stay at an eco-resort (Summer), a family weekend at a liberal arts college (Fall) and, finally, a ski vacation (Winter). Like a humbler version of 'The White Lotus,' each getaway acts as a pressure cooker. While Richmond is still credited with the series' music, the soundscape of 'The Four Seasons' is naturally dominated by the iconic classical compositions that give the show its name. In between the bursts of strings is mostly silence — and nothing will make you realize how important sound is to the Fey school of humor like its absence. Visually, 'The Four Seasons' has the flat, slightly artificial look of a sitcom. (Three seasons are respectively helmed by Fisher, comedy fixture Oz Rodriguez, and married duo Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman; Richmond and Domingo split duties for Fall.) Aurally, the show maroons sight gags like a pedal-powered booze bus or a clumsily staged piece of theater, leaving the viewer with mixed messages about how grounded this world is meant to be. The questions raised by Nick's decision, after all, are quotidian ones. Is he a coward for bailing on the work of lifelong commitment, or brave for charting a new path? Are his friends horrified by this textbook midlife crisis, down to the fancy sports car and younger girlfriend, or jealous of Nick's freedom? The split also comes with more practical issues, like how the group should maintain separate ties with Nick and Anne now that the couples' trip mainstays are no longer a couple. The portrayal of Nick's new flame Ginny (Erika Henningsen) is kinder than that of the literal children in Fey's deliciously caustic 'SNL' sketch 'Meet Your Second Wife,' but only just. Before she's rounded out into a full person, Ginny is a font of easy cracks about Burning Man attendance and beach yoga. Here, again, the muddled tone takes its toll: it's fine for a purely comedic character to be a narrowly defined archetype, like the airhead assistant on '30 Rock,' but in a more serious context, the same approach risks being cruel. 'The Four Seasons' is more duly nuanced when it comes to other in-group dynamics. Most rewarding is the platonic bond between Danny and Kate, two jaded cynics whose lived-in rapport belies Oscar nominee Domingo's recent addition to this crew of comedians. The openness of Danny and Claude's marriage is also presented in a matter-of-fact way amid, if clearly separate from, their friends' wrestling with fidelity. (The presence of a queer, interracial couple is one of the more major changes from the movie, but one that's largely allowed to speak for itself.) Jack and Kate's problems are more subtle and slow to emerge than the other pairs'; with brisk, half-hour episodes, this sometimes manifests in their tensions being spelled out rather than shown. 'Everyone else gets the top-shelf version of your personality,' Kate sighs of her people-pleasing spouse. It's a great line, but with so many other relationships sharing the spotlight, it's the main way we learn about their particular woes. Just as 'The Four Seasons' starts to settle in and find its way, Fey, Wigfield and Fisher throw in a morbid twist the show is too unsteady to bear without buckling under its weight. Ever since 'Scenes From a Marriage,' TV has proven an ideal medium for putting monogamy under a microscope; its length affords space to recreate the feeling of intimate companionship. Yet 'The Four Seasons' can't resist blowing up its mundane, if engaging, stakes — if not with jokes, then with a destabilizing turn. Fey & Co. aren't yet as adept at prolonged character study as they are at pure comedy. Then again, they haven't had nearly as much practice. All eight episodes of 'The Four Seasons' are now streaming on Netflix. Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tina Fey's ‘The Four Seasons' Takes a Step Outside the Comedy Icon's Comfort Zone, but Doesn't Thrive There: TV Review
Few writer-producers have a house style as distinct as Tina Fey's — so much so that the '30 Rock' creator's signature extends to an entire universe of shows under her umbrella. Fey did not have a showrunner's direct control over 'Mr. Mayor,' 'Great News,' 'Girls5Eva' or the Peacock revival of 'Saved by the Bell,' but all of these series have a distinct family resemblance. They're absurd, efficiently structured, joke-dense comedies, often soundtracked by a clarinet-heavy score from composer Jeff Richmond, who is also Fey's husband. Richmond is just one of many names that recur across Fey projects, a consistent roster that both guarantees a shared DNA and cultivates experienced talent over time. Fey's latest effort, the Netflix miniseries 'The Four Seasons,' partly extends this MO. Fey co-created the show with '30 Rock' alumnae Tracey Wigfield, who went on to spearhead 'Great News' and 'Saved by the Bell,' and Lang Fisher, who returns to Feyworld after co-creating the coming-of-age hit 'Never Have I Ever.' (Fellow mainstays David Miner and Eric Gurian also executive produce.) Fey even stars as a grouchy, judgmental, Liz Lemon-scented woman embracing her middle age, alongside previous screen partners Steve Carell ('Date Night') and Will Forte (Paul L'astnamé!). More from Variety Tina Fey Asked Lorne Michaels if Jon Hamm Was 'a D--' Before She Cast Him in '30 Rock': 'Let Me Know if He's Funny' 'The Four Seasons' Teaser: Tina Fey, Steve Carell's Netflix Comedy Follows Vacations Gone Wrong, Sets May Release Date Tracy Morgan to Star as Disgraced Football Player in NBC Comedy Pilot From Tina Fey and '30 Rock' Producers But 'The Four Seasons' also marks a sharp break from nearly two decades of tradition. For one, it's an adaptation in a CV otherwise marked by original ideas, assuming the Vivaldi-inspired premise of the 1981 film written and directed by Alan Alda, who gets both a cameo and a producer credit in this update. ('Saved by the Bell' was technically a reboot, though in practice it was more like a total personality transplant that happened to carry over a few characters.) Fey's repertory company expands to include newcomers Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani and Kerri Kenney-Silver. And most notably, the tone skews decidedly dramedic, trading a rapid pace of punchlines for a more melancholy take on long-term matrimony. 'The Four Seasons' is ultimately able to deliver some astute insights into adult relationships, but also struggles to settle into this awkward new rhythm. The Fey brain trust is visibly working to expand its repertoire — an effort that, inevitably, comes with some growing pains. 'The Four Seasons' traces a year in the lives of three couples, broken up into four group trips that each get their own two-episode block. When Nick (Carell) announces his intention to leave Anne (Kenney-Silver) on the eve of their 25th wedding anniversary, it rattles both Jack (Forte) and Kate (Fey), who tend to affirm the state of their own union by commiserating over others', as well as Danny (Domingo) and Claude (Calvani), whose opposing temperaments (Claude runs hot, Danny cold) are tested when Danny's health problems lead the interior designer to bury himself in work. The ripple effect of Nick's actions plays out over a weekend at a country home (Spring), an ill-fated stay at an eco-resort (Summer), a family weekend at a liberal arts college (Fall) and, finally, a ski vacation (Winter). Like a humbler version of 'The White Lotus,' each getaway acts as a pressure cooker. While Richmond is still credited with the series' music, the soundscape of 'The Four Seasons' is naturally dominated by the iconic classical compositions that give the show its name. In between the bursts of strings is mostly silence — and nothing will make you realize how important sound is to the Fey school of humor like its absence. Visually, 'The Four Seasons' has the flat, slightly artificial look of a sitcom. (Three seasons are respectively helmed by Fisher, comedy fixture Oz Rodriguez, and married duo Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman; Richmond and Domingo split duties for Fall.) Aurally, the show maroons sight gags like a pedal-powered booze bus or a clumsily staged piece of theater, leaving the viewer with mixed messages about how grounded this world is meant to be. The questions raised by Nick's decision, after all, are quotidian ones. Is he a coward for bailing on the work of lifelong commitment, or brave for charting a new path? Are his friends horrified by this textbook midlife crisis, down to the fancy sports car and younger girlfriend, or jealous of Nick's freedom? The split also comes with more practical issues, like how the group should maintain separate ties with Nick and Anne now that the couples' trip mainstays are no longer a couple. The portrayal of Nick's new flame Ginny (Erika Henningsen) is kinder than that of the literal children in Fey's deliciously caustic 'SNL' sketch 'Meet Your Second Wife,' but only just. Before she's rounded out into a full person, Ginny is a font of easy cracks about Burning Man attendance and beach yoga. Here, again, the muddled tone takes its toll: it's fine for a purely comedic character to be a narrowly defined archetype, like the airhead assistant on '30 Rock,' but in a more serious context, the same approach risks being cruel. 'The Four Seasons' is more duly nuanced when it comes to other in-group dynamics. Most rewarding is the platonic bond between Danny and Kate, two jaded cynics whose lived-in rapport belies Oscar nominee Domingo's recent addition to this crew of comedians. The openness of Danny and Claude's marriage is also presented in a matter-of-fact way amid, if clearly separate from, their friends' wrestling with fidelity. (The presence of a queer, interracial couple is one of the more major changes from the movie, but one that's largely allowed to speak for itself.) Jack and Kate's problems are more subtle and slow to emerge than the other pairs'; with brisk, half-hour episodes, this sometimes manifests in their tensions being spelled out rather than shown. 'Everyone else gets the top-shelf version of your personality,' Kate sighs of her people-pleasing spouse. It's a great line, but with so many other relationships sharing the spotlight, it's the main way we learn about their particular woes. Just as 'The Four Seasons' starts to settle in and find its way, Fey, Wigfield and Fisher throw in a morbid twist the show is too unsteady to bear without buckling under its weight. Ever since 'Scenes From a Marriage,' TV has proven an ideal medium for putting monogamy under a microscope; its length affords space to recreate the feeling of intimate companionship. Yet 'The Four Seasons' can't resist blowing up its mundane, if engaging, stakes — if not with jokes, then with a destabilizing turn. Fey & Co. aren't yet as adept at prolonged character study as they are at pure comedy. Then again, they haven't had nearly as much practice. All eight episodes of 'The Four Seasons' are now streaming on Netflix. Best of Variety The Best Albums of the Decade
