Judd Apatow says his late mentor Garry Shandling became a nicer, wiser guy toward the end of his life, which will be explored in a new documentary about the comedian. We spoke to Judd on “TMZ Live,” and he gave us a rundown on what’s behind his new…
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher and Garry Shandling Appear Together on "Johnny Carson" (VIDEO)
Carrie Fisher and Garry Shandling shared a stage together on late-night once upon a time … and we got a clip of the rerun that’s re-airing this week. Antenna TV will be running an old episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” Wednesday…
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Garry Shandling"s Death Certificate (DOCUMENT)
Garry Shandling had an operation called “inferior vena cava filter” before he died … according to his death certificate. TMZ broke the story … Garry died from pulmonary thrombosis — a blood clot that traveled from his leg into his…
Garry Shandling Cause of Death is Blood Clot
Garry Shandling died from pulmonary thrombosis — a blood clot that traveled from his leg into his lungs. According to the autopsy report obtained by TMZ, in addition to the clot, Shandling had an enlarged heart. The cause of death is listed both as…
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall Dies; Beloved Director/Producer Was 81
Very sad news out of Hollywood today:
Garry Marshall, the beloved film director and the creator of numerous beloved TV shows, has passed away.
He was 81 years old.
Access Hollywood was the first outlet to confirm this news, with sister Penny Marshall confirming her father’s passing to CBS News.
No other details regarding his death are available at this time.
Marshall created and executive produced some of the most popular sitcoms in small screen history; such as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Odd Couple and Mork & Mindy.
He rose to prominence as a movie director by helming Julia Roberts’ breakout hit, Pretty Woman.
It was released in 1990, earned Roberts an Academy Awards nomination and grossed $ 463 million around the globe.
His most recent film was the April release Mother’s Day, which reunited him with Julia Roberts.
The full list of movies Marshall directed would be too long to recite here, but among his best known pieces of work were:
Overboard (1987), Beaches (1988), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Dear God (1996), The Other Sister (1999), Runaway Bride (1999), The Princess Diaries (2001), Valentine’s Day (2010) and New Year’s Eve (2011).
Overall, Marshall developed and created 14 television programs and executive produced more than 1,000 half-hour episodes.
In 1970, he broke on to the scene when developed an adaptation of Neil Simon’s play “The Odd Couple” for ABC.
The show earned numerous Emmy Award nods for its stars and for its writing.
Marshall was later responsible for Happy Days, the top-rated show on television in 1976-1977.
“Both of-their-time and timeless, his shows are a gentle, generous, comic mirror held up to late mid-century America,” WGA West president Christopher Keyser said in January of 2014 when it was announced that Marshall would receive the guild’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement.
“And no one is a finer or funnier chronicler of friendship – male or female (or alien).”
Marshall personally earned five Emmy Award nominations and was the recipient of Women in Film’s Lucy Award in 1996 and the Producers Guild of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Television in 1998.
In 1997, he was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Science’s Hall of Fame.
Marshall is survived by his wife, Barbara, to whom he was married since 1963; son Scott, a film director; and daughters Lori, an actress and casting director, and Kathleen, an actress.
He is also survived by a number of grandchildren; and sisters Penny Marshall, an actress and film director, and Ronny Hallin, a TV producer.
We send our condolences to all who knew Garry Marshall well.
Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have a movie-watching marathon to begin. We think we’ll start with Beaches…
Friday, March 25, 2016
Garry Shandling Cause of Death Revealed
We have an update on the tragic death of Garry Shandling.
As previously reported, the 66-year old comedian and actor died suddenly on Thursday morning, passing away unexpectedly and causing shock waves of sorrow throughout Hollywood.
Now, according to TMZ and other outlets, we can confirm that Shandling died of a massive heart attack.
An insider tells TMZ that Shandling spoke to a doctor friend of his on Wednesday evening because he wasn’t feeling well.
This physician even went to Shandling’s home for a check-up.
The iconic star complained at the time of being short of breath and feeling achy, not making any mention of chest pains. He was told to visit the ER the following day if symptoms persisted.
Shandling then called 911 himself around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and actually fell unconscious during the call.
Paramedics responded to his residence, broke down his door and found Shandling unconscious. He was pronounced dead at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica.
Tributes to Shandling have been pouring in across social media since his death was announced.
You can watch Conan O’Brien talk about the comedian’s influence on his career and check out a few Twitter messages below:
Jimmy Kimmel: “Garry Shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot.”
Seth MacFarlane: “Saddened over Garry Shandling. He was a comedy idol of mine. He leaves behind the greatest single-camera comedy of all time. #LarrySanders.”
Bob Saget: “To the funniest and brilliant Garry Shandling. Rest in peace Garry.”
Stephen Merchant: “The great Garry Shandling’s work is such a touchstone for me that I was actually discussing him moments before I heard the sad news. RIP.”
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling Dies; Beloved Comedian Was 66
Garry Shandling – the comedian best known as the star and creator on the sitcoms It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show – has passed away at the age of 66.
The cause of death is unknown at this time, and sources close to Shandling say he was not being treated for any illnesses.
Shandling’s contribution to the world of TV comedy cannot be overstated.
With Larry Sanders he pioneered the single-camera, laugh track-free format that would later be mimicked by such series as The Office, Modern Family, and 30 Rock.
Shandling and his writers also helped to establish the ribald-yet-highbrow style of humor that continues to define HBO sitcoms to this day.
Shandling racked up dozens of film and television roles in his genre- and generation-spanning career.
Younger fans have taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of the man they know as Senator Stern from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Comedians, on the other hand, are singing Shandling’s praises as master of the art of standup, as well as one of the world’s most widely-imitated television writers.
Shandling made the leap from advertising to comedy in 1973 when he sold a script for the classic sitcom Sanford and Son.
Little he did know then that he would forever change the face of TV comedy.
Garry Shandling Dies; Beloved Comedian Was 66
Garry Shandling – the comedian best known as the star and creator on the sitcoms It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show – has passed away at the age of 66.
The cause of death is unknown at this time, and sources close to Shandling say he was not being treated for any illnesses.
Shandling’s contribution to the world of TV comedy cannot be overstated.
With Larry Sanders he pioneered the single-camera, laugh track-free format that would later be mimicked by such series as The Office, Modern Family, and 30 Rock.
Shandling and his writers also helped to establish the ribald-yet-highbrow style of humor that continues to define HBO sitcoms to this day.
Shandling racked up dozens of film and television roles in his genre- and generation-spanning career.
Younger fans have taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of the man they know as Senator Stern from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Comedians, on the other hand, are singing Shandling’s praises as master of the art of standup, as well as one of the world’s most widely-imitated television writers.
Shandling made the leap from advertising to comedy in 1973 when he sold a script for the classic sitcom Sanford and Son.
Little he did know then that he would forever change the face of TV comedy.
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