That’s seriously funny: Comics tackle tough issues

March 6th, 2012 - 

There are wedding bells in Riverdale, but it’s not Archie and Betty or Veronica. It’s Army Lt. Kevin Keller and the physical therapist who helped him overcome his war wound — Clay Walker.

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That’s seriously funny: Comics tackle tough issues

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Dictator "outraged" at Oscar "ban" (Reuters)

February 24th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as “The Dictator,” voiced his “outrage” at Oscars organizers on Friday for banning his character from the award show’s red carpet, although the actor is not barred and will be part of the show.

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Actor who had role on "Seinfeld" shoots self (Reuters)

February 23rd, 2012 - 

Reuters – Character actor Daniel von Bargen, who has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows including “Seinfeld” and “Malcolm in the Middle,” was hospitalized after shooting himself in the head at his Cincinnati-area condominium, authorities said Wednesday.

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Beverly Hillbilly actress settles lawsuit over doll (Reuters)

December 29th, 2011 - 

Reuters – The actress who played tomboy Elly May Clampett on 1960s television show “The Beverly Hillbillies” has settled her lawsuit against Mattel over a Barbie doll based on her character.

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Ben Whishaw to play Q in new Bond film "Skyfall" (Reuters)

November 25th, 2011 - 

Reuters – British actor Ben Whishaw will reprise the character of high-tech weapons specialist “Q” in the upcoming James Bond film “Skyfall,” a role previously played by actors Desmond Llewelyn and John Cleese, media outlets reported on Friday.

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Will Ferrell wins nation’s top humor prize in DC (AP)

October 23rd, 2011 - 

AP – The “Saturday Night Live” star who perfected his character as “President George W.

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