Author: Michael Bartiromo

Tom Smothers, one half of Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86

(NEXSTAR) – Comedian, musician and television personality Tom Smothers, who starred in “The Smothers Brothers Show” and “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” alongside his brother Dick Smothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. Dick Smothers, 85, announced his brother’s passing in a news release issued by the National Read More

A classic scene from ‘Elf’ was almost scrapped at the request of Macy’s, according to the director

(NEXSTAR) – Santa doesn’t smell like “beef and cheese” as far as Macy’s is concerned. The 2003 Christmas film “Elf” produced a number of now-classic scenes, including Buddy’s first taste of the “World’s Best” coffee and his attempt to hug a feral raccoon. But arguably the most memorable scene — Read More

‘Simpsons’ producers respond to reports that suggested Homer would stop strangling Bart

(NEXSTAR) – The producers of “The Simpsons” have issued a response to reports that Homer might never again strangle Bart for laughs. “Homer Simpson was unavailable for comment as he was busy strangling Bart,” reads the statement, shared with Nexstar via a consultant for the series. Matt Groening, the show’s Read More

Evan Ellingson, who appeared on ‘CSI: Miami’ and ’24,’ dies at 35

Evan Ellingson, a former actor who most recently appeared alongside David Caruso on “CSI: Miami,” has died at the age of 35, according to authorities in California’s San Bernardino County. Ellingson was found dead at a home in Fontana on Sunday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office confirmed to Deadline. Read More

Paul Reubens’ death certificate reveals cause of Pee-wee Herman actor’s death

Late actor and comedian Paul Reubens was battling two types of cancer when he passed away in late July, according to a death certificate obtained by multiple news outlets. Reubens’ primary cause of death was listed as “acute hypoxic respiratory failure,” as first reported by The Blast. Hypoxic respiratory failure Read More