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Date of Death: November 25, 1998 (64)

Birth Place: Jersey City, NJ, USA

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'Bubba' Knight and Lecrecsia Campbell Join THE COLOR PURPLE, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012


Source of Joy Theatricals, the producers of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE present the Las Vegas Theatre debut tonight, August 23 through August 26, 2012 as a special presentation in honor of National Women's Equality Month.

'Bubba' Knight and Lecrecsia Campbell Join THE COLOR PURPLE, 8/23-26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2012


Source of Joy Theatricals, the producers of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE have announced the Las Vegas Theatre debut August 23 - August 26, 2012 as a special presentation in honor of National Women's Equality Month.

Alan Thicke Teams With 11 Television For New Game Show
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 6, 2012


11 TELEVISION is pleased to announce that it is collaborating with television legend Alan Thicke to develop an original game show format for Canadian and international distribution.

BWW Interviews: John Davidson on Returning to MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Pati Buehler - Jun 21, 2012


Fresh from the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, long time entertainer, TV host and stage performer John Davidson will be appearing as Don Quixote for the third time-this time with the new Ocean Professional Theater Company's (OPTC) production of Man of La Mancha.

BWW Interviews: John Davidson Joins THE FANTASTICKS
by Joseph F. Panarello - Jun 8, 2012


In 1966 the Hallmark Hall of Fame presented a television adaptation of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's Off Broadway musical THE FANTASTICKS. Ricardo Montalban appeared as El Gallo and Bert Lahr and Stanley Holloway were the two fathers. The young lovers were played by Broadway's favorite ingenue, Susan Watson, and a clean-cut young man named John Davidson who had made a strong impression on Broadway audiences as Lahr's son in the musical FOXY.

Royal Comedy Tour Kicks Off Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


The Royal Comedy Tour will celebrate the comedians of old who set the bar for the industry today and showcase those comedians who are presently the voice of the industry right now.

Royal Comedy Tour Kicks Off Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2012


The Royal Comedy Tour will celebrate the comedians of old who set the bar for the industry today and showcase those comedians who are presently the voice of the industry right now.

MUNCHED to Play the Manhattan Theatre Source, 11/6-22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


Sugar Valley Theatricals , in association with Isaac H. Suggs, Jr. is pleased to announce its production of MUNCHED by Kim Porter, a groundbreaking play dealing with Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy and a young woman's reluctant search for the gory details of life with her mother.

MUNCHED to Play the Manhattan Theatre Source, 11/6-22
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 8, 2011


Sugar Valley Theatricals , in association with Isaac H. Suggs, Jr. is pleased to announce its production of MUNCHED by Kim Porter, a groundbreaking play dealing with Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy and a young woman's reluctant search for the gory details of life with her mother.

Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, et al. Set for Ed Sullivan Show Tribute on PBS, 8/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011


Executive Producer Andrew Solt, whose company SOFA Entertainment acquired The Ed Sullivan Show library over 20 years ago, announced today that ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will premiere on PBS stations August 6th. This star-studded special brings back the show's greatest moments that defined the history of comedy, including the timeless routines of George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Flip Wilson and many more.

WXEL Presents Premiere Of ED SULLIVAN's Comedy Legends
by Beau Higgins - Jun 12, 2011


Produced by TJ Lubinsky, who previously produced the popular DooWop and My Music specials on PBS, ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will feature clips of many of America's comedy legends, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack Paar, Jackie Gleason, Victor Borge and many more.

WXEL Presents Premiere Of ED SULLIVAN's Comedy Legends
by Beau Higgins - Jun 6, 2011


Produced by TJ Lubinsky, who previously produced the popular DooWop and My Music specials on PBS, ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will feature clips of many of America's comedy legends, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack Paar, Jackie Gleason, Victor Borge and many more.

Frank Sinatra Jr. & His Big Band Perform in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans Showroom, June 25 and 26.

ACTORS FUND Presents MUSICAL MONDAY: Billy Barnes & Friends 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


The Actors Fund is hosting another Musical Monday at The Pantages, celebrating the life and career of beloved composer and lyricist, Billy Barnes with a special evening of 'Billy Barnes and Friends.' Joining Billy will be Eileen Barnett, Carole Cook, Nancy Dussault, Jane A. Johnston, Karen Morrow, Barry Williams and JoAnne Worley with others to follow.

ACTORS FUND Presents MUSICAL MONDAY: Billy Barnes & Friends 5/9
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 28, 2011


The Actors Fund is hosting another Musical Monday at The Pantages, celebrating the life and career of beloved composer and lyricist, Billy Barnes with a special evening of 'Billy Barnes and Friends.' Joining Billy will be Eileen Barnett, Carole Cook, Nancy Dussault, Jane A. Johnston, Karen Morrow, Barry Williams and JoAnne Worley with others to follow.

Photo Flash: AMERICAN IDOL at Paley Center
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 15, 2011


The Paley Center for Media is presenting the twenty-eighth annual PaleyFest: William S. Paley Television Festival (PaleyFest2011) from March 4 to 17, 2011 at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. PaleyFest2011 is an extraordinary interactive pop culture event, connecting fans with the casts and creators of their favorite series as well as the icons who have changed or are changing the face of media. Named for William S. Paley, founder of both the Paley Center and CBS, PaleyFest continues its twenty-eight year tradition of celebrating the collaborative creativity behind making great entertainment content-from the genesis of an idea to that vital connection with audiences the world over. During each PaleyFest evening, the audience views episodes or highlights of the featured work followed by a panel discussion with the cast and creative team and then has the opportunity to ask questions of those involved in its production.

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