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Mike Barnes is a proud graduate of Brooklyn College who spent his first 11 years in journalism as a globe-trotting sportswriter with United Press International based out of New York and Los Angeles. He began with THR in 1993 as a Copy Editor and has written too many obituaries for the publication for too many years; the first one may have been the great I Love Lucy writer Bob Carroll Jr.
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David Edward Byrd, Famed Rock and Broadway Poster Artist, Dies at 83
He did iconic work for Jimi Hendrix, The Who, KISS, ‘Follies,’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ ‘Godspell’ and much more.
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Brian Murphy, ‘Man About the House’ and ‘George and Mildred’ Star, Dies at 92
He played Mr. Roper — Norman Fell’s character — on the British sitcoms that would be adapted for ‘Three’s Company’ and ‘The Ropers.’
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Olga James, ‘Carmen Jones’ Actress and Singer, Dies at 95
She also starred on Broadway alongside Sammy Davis Jr. in ‘Mr. Wonderful’ and was married to famed musicians Cannonball Adderley and Len Chandler.
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Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk ’N’ Cookies, Dies at 76
He also played with Sparks, Ronnie Spector, Cracker and The Runaways during his career.
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Allyce Ozarski, Producer on ‘Baskets,’ ‘SMILF’ and ‘The L Word: Generation Q,’ Dies at 41
An Emmy nominee for ‘I Love You, America,’ she was working on upcoming series from Will Ferrell and Vince Gilligan at the time of her death.
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John Erwin, Voice Actor in ‘He-Man’ and ‘Archie’ Cartoons, Dies at 88
He also recurred on the Clint Eastwood series ‘Rawhide’ and was finicky as Morris the Cat on TV commercials in the 1970s.
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Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall to Be Honored at the Oscar Wilde Awards (Exclusive)
Will Ferrell is also joining the Feb. 27 party at the Ebell; he'll present frequent co-star John C. Reilly with his trophy.
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NHL Bringing an Animated Game to Saturday Morning TV
The ‘NHL Hockeyverse Matchup of the Week’ will leverage computer puck and player tracking to re-create a recent contest with avatars competing outdoors.
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Jan Shepard, Actress in ‘King Creole’ and a Wagonful of TV Westerns, Dies at 96
Amanda Blake's former roommate also appeared in ‘Attack of the Giant Leeches’ and in an admired film about mental illness, ‘Third of a Man.’
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TCM Classic Film Festival to Honor George Stevens Jr. With the Robert Osborne Award
Meanwhile, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson will remain “champions” of TCM for another year.
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Jim Tauber, Longtime Film Executive, Dies at 74
He worked at Columbia TriStar, Gramercy Pictures, Propaganda Films, Fox, Anonymous Content and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.
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Jack De Mave, Actor on ‘Lassie’ and ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ Dies at 91
He also played The Lone Ranger in commercials and appeared as the lawman in parades.
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