Rocket hosting Saturday Night Newsline. 1 Early Years 2 Sam and Friends 3 Sesame Street 4 The Muppet Show 5 Fantasy Films 6 Fraggle Rock 7 The Jim Henson Hour 8 Henson's Legacy 9 … Born in Austria, Gies was moved to Holland to live with a foster family when she was just 11 years old when Austria was experiencing food shortages after World War 1. He was 78. Monty Python (also collectively known as the Pythons) were a British surreal comedy troupe who created the sketch comedy television show Monty Python's Flying Circus, which first aired on the BBC in 1969. Adam West — an actor defined and also constrained by his role in the 1960s series “Batman” — died Friday night in Los Angeles. Bill Lee deployed the National Guard. The official home of the latest WWE news, results and events. Fires in Nashville led Mayor John Cooper to declare a state of civil emergency Saturday night. Get breaking news, photos, and video of your favorite WWE Superstars. Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer-songwriter known for penning the hit "Mr. Bojangles" and as a pillar of Texas' country music scene, has died, according to published reports. He’s widely known for his impersonations, which have brought him worldwide fame. In the final years of his life, Farley had sought treatment for obesity and drug abuse on 17 occasions. Meet the Busby Family, which includes mom Danielle, dad Adam, 4-year old daughter Blayke, and 5 baby girls. Other writer-performers who … Credit: Facebook Nine News reported Mr Kerollos allegedly stabbed his wife, a nurse, to death. The show’s producer, Greg Daniels, was inspired by his time on Saturday Night Live and wanted to hire a writer-performer. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. Newsline. In 2013, Kenan Thompson festively dressed up as Mr. Claus on Saturday Night Live in response to Megyn Kelly's infamous statement that Santa Claus should always be portrayed as white. Police announced a 10 p.m. curfew for the city, and Gov. John Travolta - b. Maybe they enjoy either smaller careers as character actors or move out of show biz completely. 40 bottles a day, 420 diapers a week and feedings every 3 hours became the new normal for Danielle & Adam when they welcomed home the only all-female set of quintuplets. Forty-five episodes were made over four series. Some of those players leave the show and go on to major stardom as movie or TV stars. There is an item floating around in the news about an LA comic, a friend of mine, Ari Shaffir and his unprovoked verbal attack on an overweight, one armed female comic -- Damienne Merlina, an acquaintance I've known for many years. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. Which is why, instead of being part of a golfing foursome on this shining Saturday, Mr. Clutter was acting as chairman of a meeting of the Finney County 4-H Club. The Pepsi Syndrome-Saturday Night Live “The Amazing Colossal President” (also known as “The Pepsi Syndrome”) Saturday Night Live sketch from April 7, 1979. Charles Rocket (born Charles Claverie, August 24, 1949-October 7, 2005) was a castmember of SNL in the 1980-1981 season, and was the Weekend Update/Saturday Night NewsLine anchor.. Charles was touted by then-Executive Prodcer Jean Doumanian as "a kind of cross between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray".He was known for a segment, … In what shall henceforth be known as “pulling a Harry” (as in Styles), Nick Jonas will do “double duty” as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live next week, February 27. Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990) was the creator of the Muppets, founder of The Jim Henson Company, and the performer behind many of his company's most famous characters, including Kermit the Frog, Ernie, and Rowlf the Dog. On Oct. 20, 1973, in the so-called “Saturday Night Massacre,” President Richard M. Nixon abolished the office of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox, and accepted the resignation of Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson and fired Deputy Attorney General William B. Ruckelshaus for their refusal to fire Mr. Cox. The actor has starred in popular movies like The Nutty Professor, Coming to America, and Shrek.The actor appeared in 65 episodes of SNL, but one of his most famous sketches was “Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood.”The skit parodied the famous show Mister Roger’s Neighborhood starring Fred Rogers. Denis Leary. Standing for Today Is Saturday, Watch And Smile, this classic Saturday kids' show was on our screens from January 5, 1974, to April 3, 1982, and was produced by Birmingham’s ATV. Denis Leary is known for his angry comedic style. Travolta also starred in television (Welcome Back, Kotter) and movies such as Grease and Saturday Night Fever. The Pepsi Syndrome – cast Matt…..Bill Murray ... Mr. President! Others? In 1963, Cooke once again charted with his ode to loneliness, "Another Saturday Night." The trio was falling into a deep creative and commercial hole. Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Lorraine Hélène (Gougeon), a secretary from a French-Canadian family, and Samuel Cuthbert Peter Hugh Aykroyd, a civil engineer who advised prime minister Pierre Trudeau. Mourad Kerollos has been charged with murdering his wife Gihan in Randwick on Saturday night. One of the most famous actors to come from Saturday Night Live is Eddie Murphy. A model, but better known as an actress during the Silent Era. Mr. President! Rescue came from a suggestion by Eric Clapton that they try recording at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, where he had just cut an album. He was 88. President Jimmy Carter: Good afternoon, everybody. “Don Cherry’s remarks on Saturday night were divisive, discriminatory and offensive and we respect Sportsnet’s decision that this is the right time for Don to step down,” the CBC said. His best known work is Auld Lang Syne. Tragic Death and Legacy. A rep said that he died after a … Dan Aykroyd, Writer: Ghost Busters. Dana Thomas Carvey is an Emmy-award winning American comedian, who is best known for his work in Saturday Night Live and the movie Wayne’s World. Happy Gilmore is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds.It stars Adam Sandler as the title character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a newfound talent for golf. Though she is known for her assistance in helping other’s during Nazi occupation, Gies was on the run herself. Following his final guest appearance on Saturday Night Live on October 25, 1997, Farley’s hoarse voice and flushed skin were the subject of public scrutiny. Actor, comedian, and musician Adam Sandler was a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' and is the star of such films as 'Punch-Drunk Love' and 'The Wedding Singer.' A search is underway for a missing hiker in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Not so much. On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell in the Special Housing Unit from an apparent suicide at … In a 70-year career, Bruce Forsyth went from struggling variety performer to the king of Saturday night TV. Sam Dubal, 33, of Seattle, was last known to be hiking the Mother Mountain Loop out of the Mowich Lake Trailhead, departing on Friday, October 9 and due out on Saturday, October 10. 1954 Englewood, NJ Actor who had his career resurrected with an Oscar nomination in Pulp Fiction. Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. No one knows for certain what exactly happened in the early hours of December 11, 1964. A SUSPECTED terrorist who killed a man and took a woman hostage in an up-market suburb of Melbourne overnight had arranged to meet her through an escort service. Nearly 200 Saturday Night Live cast members have taken the stage at 30 Rock over the past 40-something years, delivering satirical comedy and memorable characters.