Audience members at Kathie Lee Gifford’s final Today episode this morning each got a Carnival Cruise — and the cruise line got some serious plugging — but Gifford herself got a sweet send-off after 11 years on the job from an old pal: Regis Philbin.
The 87-year-old Philbin — Gifford’s co-host on the syndicated Live with Regis and Kathie Lee from 1988-2000 — sent a video message to mark Gifford’s final day as co-host, with Hoda Kotb, of Today‘s fourth hour. (Jenna Bush Hager takes Gifford’s spot Monday.)
In a day of heartfelt tributes and copious tears, the kicker, no doubt, was Philbin, that once-ubiquitous TV presence little seen on screen these days. Kotb set up the moment by noting, “We couldn’t have a goodbye celebration without hearing from a very special person, so let’s take a look.”
Said Philbin, “Kathie Lee, you want to know the best part of my life?...
The 87-year-old Philbin — Gifford’s co-host on the syndicated Live with Regis and Kathie Lee from 1988-2000 — sent a video message to mark Gifford’s final day as co-host, with Hoda Kotb, of Today‘s fourth hour. (Jenna Bush Hager takes Gifford’s spot Monday.)
In a day of heartfelt tributes and copious tears, the kicker, no doubt, was Philbin, that once-ubiquitous TV presence little seen on screen these days. Kotb set up the moment by noting, “We couldn’t have a goodbye celebration without hearing from a very special person, so let’s take a look.”
Said Philbin, “Kathie Lee, you want to know the best part of my life?...
- 4/5/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Boal, the former journalist who wrote and produced “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty,” is returning to the espionage arena and dipping his toe into television for the first time, Variety has learned.
Showtime has made a series commitment for “Intelligence,” a spy thriller series which Boal will write, direct and executive produce. The show, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power and how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each potential subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.
“As he showed with both ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ Mark truly excels at transforming current events into gripping, scripted drama,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment at Showtime. “When he told...
Showtime has made a series commitment for “Intelligence,” a spy thriller series which Boal will write, direct and executive produce. The show, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power and how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each potential subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.
“As he showed with both ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ Mark truly excels at transforming current events into gripping, scripted drama,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment at Showtime. “When he told...
- 4/1/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime has given a series commitment and opened a writers room for spy thriller Intelligence, a real-world scripted drama series from Oscar-winning filmmaker Mark Boal in his first foray into television; his frequent collaborator, producer Megan Ellison; and Michael Ellenberg’s studio Media Res, which will co-produce with Showtime.
Seasoned drama showrunners Alan Poul (Six Feet Under) and Jason Horwitch (Berlin Station) have joined the project as executive producers, working alongside executive producer/showrunner Boal.
Written and directed by Boal, Intelligence, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power – how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.
Intelligence is a co-production between Showtime and Ellenberg’s Media Res.
Seasoned drama showrunners Alan Poul (Six Feet Under) and Jason Horwitch (Berlin Station) have joined the project as executive producers, working alongside executive producer/showrunner Boal.
Written and directed by Boal, Intelligence, based on real stories from around the world, will explore the secret inner workings of power – how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.
Intelligence is a co-production between Showtime and Ellenberg’s Media Res.
- 4/1/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Seven network has dropped gameshow The Price Is Right less than a year after it rejuvenated the program.
The long running international franchise – it was first seen in Australia on Seven in 1957 – is being bumped for an extra half hour of news from the 4.3opm bulletin.
Game show host veteran Larry Emdur has fronted the program since March last year, but will stay with Seven for his main gig – The Morning Show with Kylie Gillies.
The show also ran on Seven – fronted by the late Ian Turpie – from 1981 to 1986.
The post The price is not right for Seven anymore appeared first on mUmBRELLA.
The long running international franchise – it was first seen in Australia on Seven in 1957 – is being bumped for an extra half hour of news from the 4.3opm bulletin.
Game show host veteran Larry Emdur has fronted the program since March last year, but will stay with Seven for his main gig – The Morning Show with Kylie Gillies.
The show also ran on Seven – fronted by the late Ian Turpie – from 1981 to 1986.
The post The price is not right for Seven anymore appeared first on mUmBRELLA.
- 1/31/2013
- by Marcus Casey
- Encore Magazine
Larry Emdur will return to The Price is Right for Seven.
The announcement:
One of the world’s most enduring and loved game shows – The Price Is Right – is coming back to its original home, Channel Seven, with Larry Emdur as host.
Seven today announced production will begin next week, with a debut on air next month.
Larry said: “I’ve always been madly in love with this show. Its sole purpose in life, the reason it exists, is to have fun and lots of it. When I was asked if I wanted to be involved in this new version, I think I was as excited as 20 showcase winners in an inflatable spa bath.”
The Price Is Right originally premiered in Australia on Seven in 1957 and has been a mainstay on Australian TV ever since.
Larry is Australia’s longest serving Price host, having hosted two successful series between 1993 and 2005.
Notably,...
The announcement:
One of the world’s most enduring and loved game shows – The Price Is Right – is coming back to its original home, Channel Seven, with Larry Emdur as host.
Seven today announced production will begin next week, with a debut on air next month.
Larry said: “I’ve always been madly in love with this show. Its sole purpose in life, the reason it exists, is to have fun and lots of it. When I was asked if I wanted to be involved in this new version, I think I was as excited as 20 showcase winners in an inflatable spa bath.”
The Price Is Right originally premiered in Australia on Seven in 1957 and has been a mainstay on Australian TV ever since.
Larry is Australia’s longest serving Price host, having hosted two successful series between 1993 and 2005.
Notably,...
- 3/28/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Larry Emdur has been connected to a revamped version of The Price is Right. The breakfast television presenter, who currently hosts The Morning Show alongside Kylie Gillies, is believed to be in talks to front the old game show when it returns after the original host Ian Turpie passed away last week. According to The Daily Telegraph, The Price is Right is scheduled to air on weekday evenings on the Seven Network later this year. A Seven insider said: "He's the logical choice and, talk is, the only real choice at this stage." However, Deal or No Deal host Andrew O'Keefe has suggested that Emdur would be too busy to take on the role. He said: "I think Laz has a bit on his plate at the moment, but he does have a particular fondness for the razzle dazzle of the game (more)...
- 3/15/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Larry Emdur has asked Kylie Gillies to move in with him. The Australian television personality, who co-presents The Morning Show with Gillies every day, reportedly offered for her and her husband to live with him while they are left "homeless" as their house is being renovated. "It's been a nightmare, so I might have to take Larry up on his offer," she told the Herald Sun. Gillies and Emdur are poised to celebrate The Morning Show's fourth birthday tomorrow and said that their success is due to lots of laughter and tequila slammers. They also revealed that they know each other inside out. Gillies joked that (more)...
- 6/16/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Mel B has spoken of her excitement at joining the Australian version of The X Factor. Earlier today, it was confirmed that the former Spice Girl will join the judging panel alongside Ronan Keating and Guy Sebastian. "I'm thrilled to be a part of The X Factor Australia," she told The Morning Show. "I love Australia and can't wait to see all the amazing talent the country has to offer. "As a performer, you have to put your heart and soul into it. I guess that's what I'm going to be looking for - somebody (more)...
- 4/27/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Larry Emdur is believed to have accepted a place in Dancing With The Stars. The 46-year-old Australian television host, who is best known for presenting The Morning Show on the Seven Network, is rumoured to be the latest celebrity to sign a contract to appear in this year's season of the reality TV series. Although show bosses have not yet confirmed any participants, The Daily Telegraph reports that Lara Bingle and Brynne Edelsten have already agreed to take part in the show. Other rumoured celebrity (more)...
- 3/21/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
A rival TV network has reportedly made plans to poach Larry Emdur from his current television hosting job. Nine Network, who Emdur used to work for, allegedly wants to lure him back to possibly replace Karl Stefanovic on the Today show following his defection to Channel Seven's The Morning Show in 2005. A Seven spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph that they would do "everything [they] can" to keep Emdur after his contract expires (more)...
- 1/10/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Luke Mitchell has said that he was shocked by his success at the Logie Awards. The actor, who plays Summer Bay's Romeo Smith, received the 'Most Popular New Male Talent' prize at Sunday night's ceremony. Speaking on The Morning Show, Mitchell admitted that he was "very surprised to win". Asked what he will do with the gong, he replied: "I don't know, (more)...
- 5/5/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Gretel Killeen will make a return to Australian television next week, reports The Daily Telegraph. The former host of Australia's Big Brother will fill in for The Morning Show’s Kylie Gillies in a move industry insiders are claiming is an "unofficial audition" for Channel Seven. In 2007, Killeen was axed as host of Big Brother and replaced by controversial radio identities Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. Meanwhile in May, Killeen hosted the (more)...
- 9/10/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
Country singer Adam Brand has scored an unexpected win on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars. The 39-year-old beat bookies' favourite Kylie Gillies and Today Tonight anchor Matthew White to take out the title for 2009. Gillies, host of Australian The Morning Show, was widely expected to take the crown, but was the first contestant eliminated in a shock result. Brand dedicated his surprise win to his nephew, who died of cancer at the age of two. "At the start (more)...
- 9/7/2009
- by By Darren Rowe
- Digital Spy
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