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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘She's got tunnel vision': Wendi McLendon-Covey reveals what she loves most about her character Joyce on ‘St. Denis Medical'
'It was, like, four hours after we were canceled, and that's no joke.' That's how long it took for Wendi McLendon-Covey to receive the first script for St. Denis Medical after the demise of her long-running comedy The Goldbergs. As the actress tells Gold Derby, she read the pilot with no expectation of making a series commitment, but she says she became hooked because her character, Joyce, is 'such an oddball and reminded me of so many women supervisors that I had working other jobs.' The transition from one show to another did prove challenging, though, as she shot the first episode of the NBC medical mockumentary while promoting the series finale of her family sitcom and felt like she was 'cheating' on her television family. (Watch our full interview above). McLendon-Covey's character is at the center of the St. Denis Medical cast as the top hospital administrator who tries to motivate the doctors, nurses, and staff of her regional medical center in her quest to make it a destination hospital. Although the character comes across as an 'oddball,' the actress stresses that 'she's not an idiot. She's an accomplished woman who is a doctor.' The television vet crafted a backstory to explain her character's offscreen journey, sharing, 'In my mind, she became an administrator because she got tired of being told how to practice medicine.' But now, instead of battling with insurance companies over patient care, all she does now is 'beg for money all day.' The actress describes this as the 'delicious line' she gets to walk. More from GoldDerby Michelle Williams on 'Dying for Sex,' finding the perfect role and embracing pleasure: 'Can you leave shame at the door?' Marlon Wayans on laughing through tragedy in 'Good Grief' and why social media has made comedy 'toxic' Tony Talk: Dissecting those shocking wins for 'Purpose,' Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, and full show analysis SEE 'I know this dude!': David Alan Grier explains why he leapt at the chance to play a 'burned-out' doctor on 'St. Denis Medical' McLendon-Covey stars in the series alongside Emmy Award nominee Allison Tolman and Tony Award winner David Alan Grier. While those performers have 'proven track records,' the Emmy-nominated Reno 911! star has been equally impressed with the cast members who she didn't know prior to joining St. Denis. 'When I watch Mekki Leeper, dear God, just take me out, turn the cameras off me because I'm laughing my head off,' exclaims the actress, continuing, 'Same with Josh Lawson, same with Kaliko [Kauahi], who can level me with one line delivery per episode. She knows how to get in, say her thing, steal all the focus, and get out. Kahyun [Kim], I'm so impressed with her because she learned English from watching television in her twenties. She's fantastic.' Joyce's relationship with Grier's character, the burned out doctor Ron, has emerged as one of the most pivotal in the series, as the snark they show toward one another thinly masks deeply-held respect. 'We haven't talked about it that much. We had a meeting of the minds and started playing it the same way,' the actress says of the duo's dynamic. The series has revealed that the two doctors were residents together at St. Denis decades ago, so the performer hopes Season 2 will feature a flashback to those years, confessing, 'I do want to see what they (a) looked like in the '90s, and (b) how that worked out when they were working 18-hour shifts together.' WATCH our video interview with Allison Tolman, 'St. Denis Medical' One of McLendon-Covey's best episodes from the first season, 'Listen to Your Ladybugs,' follows the hospital's awareness campaign to encourage women to get their mammograms in a timely fashion. But when Joyce gets her screening for the cameras, it turns up an inconclusive spot that needs further testing, causing Joyce to panic. 'We're just playing the reality of working in a hospital, and things turn on a dime. Sometimes you're the ones getting the bad news,' stresses the actress about why the installment works so effectively. The Bridesmaids star also reveals that Joyce's situation, in which a mammogram led to a more invasive biopsy, happened to her. Just like her character, the McLendon-Covey says, 'Mammograms suck! It is like a panini press. This is the best we can do for women? It's humiliating. It hurts. I've got a whole sermon I could preach.' McLendon-Covey most enjoyed shooting the 'big episodes' of St. Denis Medical's first season, including 'Some Famous Internet Guy,' where the hospital hosts a concert for its pediatric patients, and 'Bruce-ic and the Mus-ic,' in which Joyce helps Ron emcee a fundraising gala. The actress says she delights in the installments in which 'there's just chaos going on behind the scenes, and Joyce has to pretend like there isn't any chaos.' She also mentions 'Ho-Ho-Hollo,' the Christmas episode, which finds Joyce suddenly passionate about the hospital going viral online. 'The absurdity of Joyce getting a goal in her mind and trying to reach it … she's got tunnel vision," McLendon-Covey says, "and I like that in a character.' 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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Stranger Things,' ‘The Goldbergs' actors spotted at Miss Vicky's in Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A post-Sunday night dinner sweet treat had a little celebrity flair for those at a Liverpool ice cream shop. Gaten Matarazzo, known for 'Stranger Things,' Sean Giambrone, known for 'The Goldbergs,' Peyton Elizabeth Lee, known for 'Andi Mack,' and a few others were seen enjoying some ice cream on the rainy night at Vicky's Tasty Treats. The picture of the stars was posted to Vicky's Facebook page, with the caption:'Thank you, Gaten Matarazzo ( Dustin from Stranger Things), Sean Giambrone from the Goldbergs, and Peyton Elizabeth from Andi Mack for stopping by for a Tasty Treat .' Of the photographed crew, Matarazzo and Giambrone are the only two confirmed as cast members in a new Hulu comedy, which is being filmed at American High, a Liverpool-based production company. The movie is currently called 'The Untitled BriTANicK Pizza Movie' on IMDb. It is said to be about two students who face 'an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure.' Nick Kocher and Brian Mcelhaney — the pair who make up BriTANicK — are writing and directing the movie. A few weeks prior, Matarazzo and Giambrone were spotted at Dinosaur BBQ in downtown Syracuse. 'This is your sign to bring your crew to Dinosaur BBQ, you never know who you'll run into! We've fed a lot of amazing people over the years…this week, we added Dustin Henderson to the list!' the restaurant's social media post read in part. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cheers star George Wendt dead at 76 exactly 32 years after final episode aired
CHEERS star George Wendt has died at the age of 76. Wendt was a key figure in the show from 1982 to 1993. Advertisement 4 George Wendt as Norm Peterson in Cheers Credit: Getty 4 George died exactly 32 years after the final episode aired Credit: Getty The star passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, His cause of death was not immediately released. The actor's family released in a statement, 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. "He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' Advertisement Read more on Entertainment REMEMBERING A LEGEND The death comes exactly 32 years after Cheers aired its final episode on May 20, 1993. Fans know George for his role as Norm Peterson in all 275 episodes of Cheers. He earned six consecutive nominations for outstanding supporting actor at the Primetime Emmy Awards. George even earned his own spinoff when the beloved sitcom came to an end. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity He starred on The George Wendt Show, which was canceled after just six episodes. Country music star Johnny Rodriguez dies aged 73 as heartbroken family pay tribute to 'extraordinary talent' The short-lived CBS series followed bachelor brothers from Wisconsin who owned a garage and hosted a radio show. He told before the series premiered , "I don't want to be Norm forever." George told Advertisement 'Norm is just me with better writing. There were hundreds, if not thousands, of actors who could have delivered on the absolute gems that I was handed on a silver platter every Wednesday morning.' In his pilot, the only word he spoke was "beer." George also had small roles in Taxi, Soap, M*A*S*H, The Simpsons, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and The Goldbergs. But George wasn't only known for his role on the small screen, as he also acted in a series of films. Advertisement Movies include Dreamscape, House, Fletch, The Little Rascals, Spice World, Airplane II: The Sequel, Alice in Wonderland, No Small Affair, Santa Buddies and more notable roles. George started in sketch comedy improv before making it big in Hollywood. He even scored a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live in 1991. George was born in Chicago and married wife Bernadette Birkett in 1978. Advertisement George even had stints on Broadway, as he played Edna Turnblad in Hairspray in 2007 and Santa in the musical Elf in 2010. Most recently, he appeared on The Masked Singer in 2023. They shared three children together, Hilary, Joe and Daniel. He is also the uncle of actor Jason Sudeikis. Advertisement 4 George went on to star in multiple shows and movies after appearing in Cheers, including The Goldbergs Credit: Getty 4 George at the Cheers Reunion in 2023 Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese reveals he was ‘booted' from the band: Details Inside
Foo Fighters , one of the most popular rock bands, recently saw a major drawback in their lineup as drummer Josh Freese left the band. However, according to recent reports, it has been revealed that the drummer did not leave and was, in fact, fired from the band. The musician claimed that the band contacted him and just told him that they want "to go in a different direction". Josh Freese breaks his silence The drummer, who had been working with the band for the past two years, shared the news online and took to his social media accounts to share the news with fans. The drummer shared that he was suddenly contacted on Monday this week about the change and was not even presented with a reason as to why he was getting booted from the group. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Freese (@joshfreese) As he shared the news, Freese shared no hard feelings towards the band. In his social media post, he shared, 'Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Ativar Agora] - Licença de antivírus para PC Clique aqui Undo 'In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I've never been let go from a band. So while I'm not angry, just a bit shocked and disappointed. But as most of you know, I've always worked freelance and bounced between bands, so I'm fine,' Freese said. He took the news with a light heart, as shared in his post, and even joked with the fans of the group about sharing reasons as to why he thinks that he was booted from the group. Celebrities react to unfortunate news While fans were, of course, sad about Freese's circumstances, even fellow celebrities came forward to show support to the drummer and express their sadness over the matter online. The drummer of the group Dream Theatre, Mike Portnoy , took to the online post and commented, 'Damn… I'm shocked! You seemed to be the perfect fit!!' Actor, writer, and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey, known for her role in 'The Goldbergs', also shared her surprise and support for the drummer. She commented, 'WTF?????? But hey, you'll always be fine…. And you might actually be dodging a bullet. Love to you and your family!' The drummer took over the drumming in Foo Fighters two years ago after their previous drummer, Taylor Hawkins , tragically passed away in 2022. He has worked with various major names in the music industry, such as Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails, and A Perfect Circle.
Axios
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekend events: Post Malone, Asian arts fest, European movies
You have worked very hard for this weekend. Here's a mix of indoor and outdoor events to reward yourself: 🍗 More than 60 local restaurants serve up samples with live music and family-friendly activities at the Taste of Alpharetta. (Thurs.) 😂 Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Goldbergs fame performs three nights at Helium Comedy Club in Alpharetta. (Thurs.-Sat.) 🇪🇺 The European Film Festival of Atlanta brings a certain je ne sais quoi to the Plaza and Tara Theatres. (Through Sat.) 🎎 East by Southeast showcases three days of metro Atlanta's most exciting Asian artists, musicians and creatives. (Sat.-Mon.) 🎙️ Post Malone and special guest Jelly Roll perform at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Sun.)
