Norman Lear News

I'll Have What Phil's Having invites audiences to join in on an international culinary exploration with Phil Rosenthal, the creator of the TV hit Everybody Loves Raymond, and one of Hollywood's funniest producers.

JULIEN'S AUCTIONS announces property from the Golden Closet Archives - a historic opportunity to own some of Hollywood's mos famous costumes and props.

Popcornflix, the free movie and TV streaming app, today announced the addition of fifteen acclaimed independent films through an agreement with Breaking Glass Pictures.

THAT REMINDS ME..., a new web series about the OUTRAGEOUS things that 'just happen' when you're with your family, premieres tonight, October 6, at 9 pm/8 pm CST, on www.thatremindsmetheseries.com powered by Wix.

 Merged Work Productions (Lead Producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer) announced today that music-world icons and television stars Steven Van Zandt and Paul Shaffer, along with Maureen Van Zandt and Joe Grano (Jersey Boys), have joined the Broadway-bound musical Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story as lead producers.  It was also announced that Mr. Van Zandt will serve as the show's musical director.  Piece of My Heart will open on Broadway in 2016. 

Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 22nd annual Festival, this October 29-November 5.

THAT REMINDS ME…, a new web series about the outrageous things that “just happen” when you're with your family, premieres October 6 at 9 pm/8 pm CST, on www.thatremindsmetheseries.com powered by Wix.

Actress, Charlotte Rae, is best known for her role as Mrs. Garrett on the TV series “Diff'rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” and her career, from “Car 54 Where are you?” and Molly the Mail Carrier on “Sesame Street” to the current role opposite Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline in “Ricki and the Flash,” has been the envy of numerous industry members.

Today, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) has announced its 2015 honorees for the upcoming Environmental Media Awards, presented by Toyota and Lexus.

On October 2, 3, and 4, 2015, The New Yorker will present its sixteenth annual Festival, a three-day celebration that brings to life the magazine's rich reporting and incisive cultural coverage, plus live performances, film previews, and one-of-a-kind excursions throughout New York City. Drawing together an acclaimed and exciting group of writers, artists, and thinkers from a range of fields-including film, music, television, politics, architecture, science, food, and literature-the Festival is New York City's foremost cultural event of the season.

Actress Charlotte Rae is best known for her role as Mrs. Garrett on the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life," but from "Car 54 Where Are You?" and Molly the Mail Carrier on "Sesame Street" to the current role opposite Meryl Streep in "Ricki and the Flash," her career has onstage and on screen has been the envy of industry members. However, life at home may not always have been as comedic as the characters she entertained the public with for several decades. Subjects discussed in Ms. Rae's new book entitled "The Facts Of My Life" (24.94/34.95, Nov, 2015) include:

Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers' and filmmakers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today new programming for the 2015 Screenwriters Conference, held the first four days of the Festival this October 29-November 5.

Doc McStuffins opens a new veterinary practice in her backyard clinic where she treats stuffed animals and toys – in a 'Doc McStuffins' programming event for kids age 2-7 that will highlight care and responsibility for pets.

Artist Paul Hipp shared the music video for his first single, 'Happy Birthday To Me', featuring TV legend Norman Lear in his lip-syncing debut.

Doc McStuffins opens a new veterinary practice in her backyard clinic where she treats stuffed animals and toys – in a 'Doc McStuffins' programming event for kids age 2-7 that will highlight care and responsibility for pets.

ZACH Theatre announces that Emmy-winning actress HOLLAND TAYLOR will reprise her role as Ann Richards in her hit Broadway play ANN at ZACH Theatre April 6 - May 15, 2016 in the Topfer Theatre, under the direction of BENJAMIN ENDSLEY KLEIN.

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PBS' Fall 2015 primetime schedule offers delights in all genres - from drama to the performing arts to sumptuous nature and science programs

Today, Loki Films and THIRTEEN's American Masters series announced they are co-producing a new documentary about television legend Norman Lear (born July 27, 1922).

According to reports, author James Miller is reported to be lunching with Michael Ovitz and other Hollywood figures on a CAA Tell-All Book, which was considered the most powerful sports and talent agency in Hollywood the '80s and early '90s.