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Los Angeles Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Later, alligator: Adam Sandler pens tribute to his reptilian ‘Happy Gilmore' co-star
Adam Sandler has no crocodile tears for 'Happy Gilmore' co-star Morris the alligator — he has fond jokes instead. The 'Punch-Drunk Love' actor and comedian on Wednesday shared a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado. In the tribute, shared to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), Sandler remembered the alligator's time on the set of his quirky 1996 golf comedy. 'We are all gonna miss you. You could be hard on directors, make-up artists, costumers — really anyone with arms or legs,' Sandler captioned a movie still featuring himself and Morris, 'but I know you did it for the ultimate good of the film.' Jay Young, the owner and operator of Colorado Gator Farm, announced Morris's death in an emotional video shared to Facebook. 'He started acting strange about a week ago. He wasn't lunging at us and wasn't taking food,' Young said, stroking the reptile's head. 'I know it's strange to people that we get so attached to an alligator, to all of our animals,' Young added. 'He had a happy time here, and he died of old age.' In 'Happy Gilmore,' Sandler's unlikely golf star confronts the feisty gator played by Morris after a golf ball lands in his toothy jaws. After an unsuccessful attempt, Happy dives into the golf course pond where he pummels the reptile and retrieves the ball. Morris was best known for 'Happy Gilmore,' but also appeared in numerous screen projects including 'Interview with the Vampire,' 'Dr. Dolittle 2' and 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' before he retired in 2006. He was found as an illegal pet in the backyard of a Los Angeles home and sent to the Colorado Gator Farm. In his tribute, Sandler said he learned a 'powerful lesson' from Morris on the set of their film after he refused to 'come out of your trailer' without the bait of 40 heads of lettuce: 'Never compromise your art.' The 'Wedding Singer' and '50 First Dates' star also reminisced on totally real encounters with the gator including sharing a candy bar. 'You let me have the bigger half,' he joked. 'But that's who you were.' According to Sandler, Morris was a Hollywood veteran with classy habits. The 'Uncut Gems' star joked that the alligator, despite his character's death in the first film, sent the 'Happy Gilmore' team a 'fruit basket and [a] hilarious note' ahead of the long-anticipated sequel, which premieres in July. 'I will miss the sound of your tail sliding through the tall grass, your cold, bumpy skin, but, most of all, I will miss your infectious laugh,' Sandler concluded his eulogy. 'Thanks to Mr. Young for taking care of you all these years, and vaya con dios, old friend.' Colorado Gator Farm announced on Monday that it decided to preserve Morris' body via taxidermy 'so that he can continue to scare children for years to come.' 'It's what he would have wanted,' the farm said on Facebook. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Axios
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Ed Sheeran's Massachusetts pop-up pub
Grammy-winning singer Ed Sheeran is opening a pop-up Irish bar at a secret location in Ipswich Friday night. Why it matters:"The Old Phone Pub" is named after Sheeran's newest single and its location in the North Shore town is presumably because the singer hails from Ipswich, England. The latest: Sheeran played the new song on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" Wednesday and confirmed the pub will serve Guinness and tater tots. Sheeran will film the song's music video at the bar. Getting into the pub will be a bit harder than just showing ID at the door. Sheeran also wants people to send an old phone message or video to a special number. If selected, the most meaningful messages will be projected on the pub's walls. The intrigue: Locals speculate the popup will take place in the Old Mill building. Town officials have approved a one-day wine and malt permit and a weekday entertainment license for Friday, March 28.
Chicago Tribune
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Lineup for shows headed to The Hemmens in coming months
Tickets are available for these acts coming to The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin this season: 'Magic Rocks,' starring illusionist Leon Etienne — 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 21. Etienne has appeared on various television shows, including 'America's Got Talent,' 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' and 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us!' The Miracles — 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 28. The current incarnation of the Motown singing group, which once featured Smokey Robinson, will perform such hits as 'Tears of a Clown,' 'Tracks of My Tears,' 'You've Really Got a Hold on Me' and 'Love Machine.' '512: The Selena Experience' — 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the murder Mexican-American superstar Selena, who died when she was just 23 years old. This act bills itself as 'North America's #1 Internationally Touring Selena Tribute Show.' 360 ALLSTARS — 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Described as a high-flying urban circus, the act presents BMX stunts, freestyle basketball, drumming, breakdancing, gymnastics, and other stunts. Comedian Michael Palascak — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24. LA-based Palascak is an Indiana native who has appeared on numerous TV talk shows and was a top 5 finalist on 'Last Comic Standing.' He hosts the podcast 'I Just Got My Kid to Sleep.' Tickets for the shows range from $15 to $59, depending on the act. They can be purchased online at by calling 847-931-5900 or visiting the Hemmens box office at 45 Symphony Way.
