James Rosenfield obit

James Rosenfield, Former Top Executive at CBS, Dies at 97

Mentored by William S. Paley, he served as president of the CBS Television Network and executive vp of the CBS Broadcast Group.

 He was not on the list.

James Rosenfield, who served as president of the CBS Television Network and executive vp of the CBS Broadcast Group during his two decades with the company, died Saturday, his family announced. He was 97.

Rosenfield, who started out in sales at CBS in 1965, was named president of the network, in charge of affiliated stations, in 1977 and then executive vp of the CBS Broadcast Group, with responsibility for the network, CBS News, CBS Entertainment and CBS Sports, in 1981.

During his tenure, CBS became a cultural powerhouse that brought audiences such groundbreaking programs as All in the Family, M*A*S*H and 60 Minutes, and he counted Walter Cronkite, Morley Safer, Dan Rather, Lesley Stahl and Mike Wallace as friends as well as colleagues.

After he retired from CBS in 1985, Rosenfield became chairman and CEO of John Blair Communications, a national sales representative for local TV stations. And in 1999, he founded JHR & Associates, which advised traditional and digital media as well as communications and entertainment companies.

Born in Boston on July 18, 1929, Rosenfield attended the Roxbury Latin School in his hometown before graduating in 1952 from Dartmouth College, where he was a student DJ with his own radio program, “Rhodes Record Rack.”

After serving in the military and a job in sales at NBC, Rosenfield joined CBS and was mentored by network founder William S. Paley, who picked him to oversee CBS’ sales relationship with Grey Advertising. The early assignment helped propel his rise through the company.

Rosenfield “was steeped in the world of media and advertising during its storied Mad Men era and delighted in regaling his family with stories from those years,” his family noted. “A favorite involved standing at the bar at New York’s famous 21 Club, where on any given evening executives representing all three major broadcast networks might be gathered; competitors by day and members of the same small, colorful media world after hours.”

Rosenfield also was a founding board member and chairman emeritus of Reisenbach Philanthropies, dedicated to creating “a better and safer New York City”; president of the International Radio & Television Society; chairman of the Advertising Council; and a lifetime fellow of the international council at the Television Academy.

Survivors include his partner, Charlotte; his daughter, Laurie, and son-in-law, Peter; his son, Jim Jr., and his wife, Dana; his grandchildren, Jamie, Kitt, Kristen, Kerrin and Kendall; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Nancy, and his brother, Allan.

A funeral service is set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York. Donations in his memory can be made to Reisenbach Philanthropies.

Dennis Haskins obit

Dennis Haskins Dies: ‘Saved By The Bell’s Mr. Belding Was 75

 He was not on the list.

Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, has died. He was 75.

His agent Jay Schachter confirmed the news to Deadline, saying in a statement, “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans.

“He always had time for them, no matter what. He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly. I’m heartbroken,” he continued.

Haskins cause of death was not disclosed.

He first played Principal Richard Belding in the Disney Channel series Good Morning, Miss Bliss, opposite Hayley Mills in 1989. After one season, the show was retooled as Saved by the Bell on NBC, where he reprised his role through its four-season run. Haskins returned as Mr. Belding for Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1993 and played the role for seven more seasons, until the show’s finale in 2000.

Other acting credits for Haskins included Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Malibu, CA, The Practice, The West Wing, The Rerun Show, The Stoneman, 7th Heaven, Going Down, Red Water, Tangy Guacamole, An Ordinary Killer, JAG, Dead End Road, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Men of a Certain Age, The Bold and the Beautiful, Victorious, Mad Men, Emerald Acres, How I Met Your Mother, Destroy the Alpha Gammas, New Girl, Hot In Cleveland, This Isn’t Working, Bill Nye Saves the World, Abstruse, Enigma, A Bennett Song Holiday, among many others.

 

Actor

Hotel P

Graham

ReleasedTV Series

2014

1 episode

 

18

Laura's Dad

Pre-production

 

Corbin Bernsen, Dennis Haskins, James Caverly, Aphrodite Nikolovski, Victoria Mullen, Harley Wallen, Kaiti Wallen, Calhoun Koenig, Arielle Olkhovsky, Maya Patel, Bryce Xavier, Lucas Yessayan, and Da'Mya Gogoua in A Bennett Song Holiday (2020)

A Bennett Song Holiday

5.9

Sam Bennett

2020

 

Tom Sizemore, Dennis Haskins, Kris Reilly, Harley Wallen, and Kaiti Wallen in Abstruse (2019)

Abstruse

3.2

Senator Stevens

2019

 

Dennis Haskins, T.J. Storm, Kris Reilly, Harley Wallen, and Joe Piazza in Enigma (2019)

Enigma

3.9

Bob Jenkins

2019

 

Alfre Woodard in Clemency (2019)

Clemency

6.5

Mr. Collins

2019

 

Tara Reid, Dennis Haskins, Aphrodite Nikolovski, Victoria Mullen, Harley Wallen, Calhoun Koenig, Nancy Oeswein, La'Kenya Howard-Luster, Arielle Olkhovsky, Aleksandra Luca, Michael Kettenbeil, Lucas Yessayan, Kaizad Patel, Morgan Nimmo, Rees Curran, and Da'Mya Gogoua in United Colors of Bennett Song (2018)

United Colors of Bennett Song

4.3

Sam Bennett

2018

 

Bill Nye in Bill Nye Saves the World (2017)

Bill Nye Saves the World

4.0

TV Series

Dennis - Hacked Support Group Member

2017

1 episode

 

Keys (2017)

Keys

7.6

TV Series

Mob Guy

2017

1 episode

 

Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Dennis Haskins, Clint James, and Lulu Jovovich in Trailer Park Shark (2017)

Trailer Park Shark

3.7

TV Movie

Deconnard

2017

 

Khalid in Khalid: Young Dumb & Broke (2017)

Khalid: Young Dumb & Broke

6.4

Music Video

Principal

2017

 

Ari Graynor in I'm Dying Up Here (2017)

I'm Dying Up Here

7.5

TV Series

Father Jacobs

2017

1 episode

 

Alexander IRL (2017)

Alexander IRL

3.8

Mr. Delaney

2017

 

Lisa Schwartz in This Isn't Working (2016)

This Isn't Working

8.2

TV Series

Principal Wilson

2016

1 episode

 

Triumph's Election Watch 2016 (2016)

Triumph's Election Watch 2016

8.2

TV Mini Series

Belding

2016

1 episode

 

Brandon Baker, Ben Easter, Dennis Haskins, Adam Hicks, Preston Lacy, Ben Rollins, Tyler Thirnbeck, and Mike Schminke in Up on the Wooftop (2015)

Up on the Wooftop

5.9

Santa Claus

2015

 

Chris Jericho in Talk Is Jericho (2013)

Talk Is Jericho

6.3

Podcast Series

2015

1 episode

 

Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Betty White in Hot in Cleveland (2010)

Hot in Cleveland

7.4

TV Series

Reverend Bower

2015

1 episode

 

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

7.0

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding (uncredited)

2015

1 episode

 

Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Damon Wayans Jr., Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, and Jake Johnson in New Girl (2011)

New Girl

7.8

TV Series

Santa

2014

1 episode

 

Bro, What Happened? (2014)

Bro, What Happened?

3.1

Dennis

2014

 

Jaime Pressly in Jennifer Falls (2014)

Jennifer Falls

5.9

TV Series

Mr. Whitehorn

2014

1 episode

 

Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, and Seth MacFarlane in A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

A Million Ways to Die in the West

6.1

Snake Oil Salesman

2014

 

Leading L.A. (2014)

Leading L.A.

TV Movie

Richard (Mayor of LA)

2014

 

Jon Lovitz in Sharkproof (2014)

Sharkproof

4.4

Pat Krebs

2014

 

Merryland

TV Movie

Boss

2013

 

Lindsey Morgan in Destroy the Alpha Gammas (2013)

Destroy the Alpha Gammas

7.4

TV Series

Officer Glen

2013

2 episodes

 

Chapman (2013)

Chapman

6.8

Father

2013

 

Just an American

5.1

Bill

2012

 

Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)

How I Met Your Mother

8.3

TV Series

Judiciary Committee Panel Member

2012

2 episodes

 

Murder Jeans

Short

Mr. B

2012

 

Emerald Acres

TV Movie

McClusky

2012

 

Rack City

Short

The Father

2012

 

Mad Men (2007)

Mad Men

8.7

TV Series

Phil Beachum

2012

1 episode

 

Besties

TV Mini Series

DennisMr Belding

2012

 

Dennis Haskins in The Carlton Dance (2012)

The Carlton Dance

4.4

Video

Dennis

2012

 

Jake Farrow, Daniella Monet, Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas III, Avan Jogia, Elizabeth Gillies, Matt Bennett, and Ariana Grande in Victorious (2010)

Victorious

7.0

TV Series

Richard Belding

2012

1 episode

 

Billion Dollar Freshmen

8.1

TV Movie

General

2011

 

Can't Get Arrested

7.0

TV Series

Dennis

2011

3 episodes

 

Tony Cox, Kristanna Loken, Sophie Monk, and Will Sasso in The Legend of Awesomest Maximus (2011)

The Legend of Awesomest Maximus

4.2

Priest

2011

 

Back Nine (2010)

Back Nine

7.4

TV Movie

Lionel

2010

 

Dennis Haskins, Justin Shilton, Ajay Vidure, and Marcellina Walker in Creative Differences (2010)

Creative Differences

7.4

Tom

2010

 

Heaven's Idiots (2010)

Heaven's Idiots

7.3

Short

Ezra

2010

 

Saved by the Belding (2010)

Saved by the Belding

8.0

Short

Dennis

2010

 

Neighborhood Watch

TV Series

Principal Gibbous (2010)

2010

 

Stacy's Mom (2010)

Stacy's Mom

3.6

Professor Wood

2010

 

Heather Tom, Thorsten Kaye, and Katherine Kelly Lang in The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)

The Bold and the Beautiful

3.5

TV Series

Mack

2010

1 episode

 

Jen Parker and Julie Wittner in ACME Saturday Night (2008)

ACME Saturday Night

7.1

TV Series

Guest host

2010

1 episode

 

Ray Romano and Andre Braugher in Men of a Certain Age (2009)

Men of a Certain Age

8.0

TV Series

Mark Slattiver

2009–2010

3 episodes

 

Acting School Academy

7.6

TV Series

Martin Dewitt

2009

8 episodes

 

National Lampoon's Ratko: The Dictator's Son (2009)

National Lampoon's Ratko: The Dictator's Son

3.7

Dean Sitlong

2009

 

Private High Musical

8.5

Mr. Johnson

2008

 

Proud American (2008)

Proud American

1.1

Bill

2008

 

David Lynch and Seth Green in Robot Chicken (2005)

Robot Chicken

7.7

TV Series

Principal Richard BeldingJigsawJudge (voice)

2008

1 episode

 

Ocean of Pearls (2008)

Ocean of Pearls

7.0

Dr. Shultz

2008

 

"Immortality Sucks"

Revamped

3.1

Video

Satanist #2

2007

 

Ralph Macchio in No More Kings: Sweep the Leg (2007)

No More Kings: Sweep the Leg

7.6

Short

Pizza Shop Owner

2007

 

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

8.4

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding (uncredited)

2007

1 episode

 

The Treasure of Painted Forest (2006)

The Treasure of Painted Forest

5.0

Sheriff Thomas

2006

 

Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, and Glenn Howerton in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

8.8

TV Series

Chris Murray

2005

1 episode

 

Dead End Road (2004)

Dead End Road

2.6

Mr. Makepiece

2004

 

Catherine Bell, David James Elliott, and Tracey Needham in JAG (1995)

JAG

6.7

TV Series

Airport Security S-1

2004

1 episode

 

Dismembered (2003)

Dismembered

7.6

2003

 

Co-Directed by Anthony Hornus and Jeff Kennedy. Leonard J. Krawezyk and Cindi Rice - Executive Producers. DJ Perry and Curtis Hall - Producers. Dean West -Co-Producer. Starring - DJ Perry, Terence Knox, Dan Haggerty, Terry Jernigan, Randall Godwin, Dennis Haskins.

An Ordinary Killer

4.4

Ronald Smith

2003

 

Tangy Guacamole (2003)

Tangy Guacamole

1.6

Toss Honeycut

2003

 

Red Water (2003)

Red Water

4.2

TV Movie

Captain Dale Landry

2003

 

Going Down (2003)

Going Down

4.0

Uncle Frank

2003

 

Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7th Heaven (1996)

7th Heaven

5.3

TV Series

Traffic Officer

2003

1 episode

 

The Stoneman (2002)

The Stoneman

8.2

Dean Hendricks

2002

 

The Rerun Show (2002)

The Rerun Show

6.1

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding

2002

1 episode

 

Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)

The West Wing

8.9

TV Series

C.E.O. Donor #2

2001

1 episode

 

Alex D. Linz in Max Keeble's Big Move (2001)

Max Keeble's Big Move

5.5

Mr. Kohls

2001

 

Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)

The Practice

7.7

TV Series

Psychiatrist

2001

1 episode

 

Jonathan Angel, Natalia Cigliuti, Dennis Haskins, Bianca Lawson, Isaac Lidsky, Bonnie Russavage, and Robert Sutherland Telfer in Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993)

Saved by the Bell: The New Class

4.0

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding

1993–2000

143 episodes

 

Bryan Neal in The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes (1999)

The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes

3.5

Boyd Russell

1999

 

Priscilla Inga Taylor, Edward Blatchford, Jason Hayes, Wendi Kenya, and Trevor Merszei in Malibu, CA (1998)

Malibu, CA

5.7

TV Series

Dennis Haskins

1999

1 episode

 

Guide to the World of Family Computers, Software & Games

Video

Dennis

1996

 

Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

6.4

TV Series

Coach MacIntyre

1995

1 episode

 

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen in Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994)

Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas

6.3

TV Movie

Mr. Richard Belding

1994

 

Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993)

Saved by the Bell: The College Years

6.3

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding

1993

1 episode

 

Elizabeth Berkley, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Leanna Creel, Dustin Diamond, Dennis Haskins, Mario Lopez, and Lark Voorhies in Saved by the Bell (1989)

Saved by the Bell

7.1

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding

1989–1992

86 episodes

 

Elizabeth Berkley, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Dustin Diamond, Mario Lopez, and Lark Voorhies in Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992)

Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style

6.1

TV Movie

Mr. Richard Belding

1992

 

Eyewitness to Murder (1990)

Eyewitness to Murder

4.0

Dr. Baldwin

1990

 

Doctor Doctor (1989)

Doctor Doctor

8.6

TV Series

Dr. Stan

1990

1 episode

 

The Image (1990)

The Image

5.6

TV Movie

Steven Fish

1990

 

Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1987)

Good Morning, Miss Bliss

6.8

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding

1988–1989

13 episodes

 

Hiroshima Maiden (1988)

Hiroshima Maiden

7.1

TV Special

Hal Latimer

1988

 

Frank's Place (1987)

Frank's Place

8.6

TV Series

Coach Craig

1988

1 episode

 

Catherine Keener, Pat Morita, Kevin Conroy, Jack Wallace, and Richard Yniguez in Ohara (1987)

Ohara

6.9

TV Series

Det. Harry Bridges

1988

1 episode

 

The Twilight Zone (1985)

The Twilight Zone

7.7

TV Series

Bledsoe (segment "Voices in the Earth")

1987

1 episode

 

Elliott Gould, Natasha Bobo, Scott Grimes, Katie O'Neill, Ke Huy Quan, and Dee Wallace in Together We Stand (1986)

Together We Stand

6.8

TV Series

Earl Ward

1987

1 episode

 

Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)

Magnum, P.I.

7.5

TV Series

Del Haynes

1986

1 episode

 

Kevin Costner, Harvey Keitel, Charlie Sheen, Christopher Lloyd, and John Lithgow in Amazing Stories (1985)

Amazing Stories

7.4

TV Series

Man in Station Wagon

1986

1 episode

 

Deadly Intentions (1985)

Deadly Intentions

7.1

TV Movie

Airline Attendant

1985

 

Catherine Bach, Ben Jones, Denver Pyle, John Schneider, and Tom Wopat in The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)

The Dukes of Hazzard

7.1

TV Series

MossElmoCustomer

1979–1984

3 episodes

 

Cutter to Houston (1983)

Cutter to Houston

4.8

TV Series

Workman #1

1983

2 episodes

 

Brian Keith and Daniel Hugh Kelly in Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)

Hardcastle and McCormick

6.6

TV Series

Cop #1

1983

2 episodes

 

William Devane, Nicollette Sheridan, Kevin Dobson, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)

Knots Landing

7.0

TV Series

Officer

1983

1 episode

 

Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)

CHiPs

6.5

TV Series

Plant Worker

1982

1 episode

 

Lee Majors and Heather Thomas in The Fall Guy (1981)

The Fall Guy

7.1

TV Series

Deputy #1

1982

1 episode

 

Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)

Simon & Simon

7.1

TV Series

Customer

1982

1 episode

 

The Greatest American Hero (1981)

The Greatest American Hero

7.3

TV Series

Trigg

1982

1 episode

 

Carroll O'Connor in Archie Bunker's Place (1979)

Archie Bunker's Place

6.4

TV Series

Workman

1981

1 episode

 

Soundtrack

Elizabeth Berkley, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Leanna Creel, Dustin Diamond, Dennis Haskins, Mario Lopez, and Lark Voorhies in Saved by the Bell (1989)

Saved by the Bell

7.1

TV Series

performer: "Cool School"performer: "Danny Boy" (as "Artie Boy")performer: "Oh My Darling, Clementine" (uncredited, uncredited, uncredited, uncredited, uncredited, uncredited) ...

1989–1992

6 episodes

 

Self

Tasteless (2018)

Tasteless

6.2

Self

2018

 

The 1990's Totally Scandalous (2018)

The 1990's Totally Scandalous

6.4

TV Series

Self

2018

1 episode

 

Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner in Entertainment Tonight (1981)

Entertainment Tonight

3.6

TV Series

Self

2018

1 episode

 

S.E. Cupp in S.E. Cupp Unfiltered (2017)

S.E. Cupp Unfiltered

3.9

TV Series

Self

2018

1 episode

 

Gong, But Not Forgotten: The Original Johnny Blaze Story (2016)

Gong, But Not Forgotten: The Original Johnny Blaze Story

7.9

Self

2016

 

Triumph's Election Watch 2016 (2016)

Triumph's Election Watch 2016

8.2

TV Mini Series

Self

2016

1 episode

 

Chris Jericho in Talk Is Jericho (2013)

Talk Is Jericho

6.3

Podcast Series

Self - Guest

2015

1 episode

 

Paul F. Tompkins in No, You Shut Up! (2013)

No, You Shut Up!

8.0

TV Series

Self

2015

1 episode

 

Treasure Chest of Horrors 3 (2014)

Treasure Chest of Horrors 3

2.7

Self (segment "I Dare You")

2014

 

John Cena and Brock Lesnar in WWE Summerslam (2014)

WWE Summerslam

7.2

TV Special

Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

2014

 

Nattie Neidhart, Brie Garcia, Nikki Garcia, and Trinity McCray Fatu in Total Divas (2013)

Total Divas

6.5

TV Series

Self

2013

1 episode

 

Ross Mathews in Hello Ross! (2013)

Hello Ross!

3.6

TV Series

Self

2013

1 episode

 

Saturday Morning: From Toons to Teens

Video

Self - Mr. Richard Belding

2013

 

Saved by the Bell: It's Alright - Back to the Bell

Video

Self - Mr. Richard Belding

2013

 

Pirate's Booty: Between the Lyrics

8.6

Short

Self

2011

 

Totally Tracked Down (2010)

Totally Tracked Down

6.7

TV Series

Self

2010

1 episode

 

Jimmy Fallon in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

6.7

TV Series

Self

2010

1 episode

 

Catherine Bach, Lou Ferrigno, and Danny Bonaduce in Whatever Happened To? (2006)

Whatever Happened To?

5.0

TV Series

Self

2007

1 episode

 

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough in Dancing with the Stars (2005)

Dancing with the Stars

5.0

TV Series

Self - Audience Member

2006

1 episode

 

The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2006)

The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down

6.5

Self

2006

 

50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005)

50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up

7.2

TV Movie

Self

2005

 

Hawaiian Tropic Celebrity Golf Tournament (2005)

Hawaiian Tropic Celebrity Golf Tournament

TV Movie

Self - Guest Golfer

2005

 

Behind the Scenes of 'Going Down'

6.1

Video

Self

2004

 

Beyond Ordinary: The Making of 'An Ordinary Killer' (2004)

Beyond Ordinary: The Making of 'An Ordinary Killer'

8.2

Video

Self

2004

 

I Love the '80s (2002)

I Love the '80s

8.5

TV Mini Series

Self

2002

3 episodes

 

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

E! True Hollywood Story

6.5

TV Series

Self

2002

1 episode

 

CM Punk, Pentagon Jr., Joe Anoa'i, Gionna Daddio, and Demi Bennett in WWE Monday Night RAW (1993)

WWE Monday Night RAW

7.7

TV Series

Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

2000

1 episode

 

WrestleMania 2000 (2000)

WrestleMania 2000

7.2

TV Special

Self

2000

 

68th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

TV Special

Self

1999

 

Cie Allman in The Infinite Power Workout (1997)

The Infinite Power Workout

9.2

TV Series

Self - Guest star

1999

1 episode

 

Figure It Out (1997)

Figure It Out

7.1

TV Series

Self - Panelist

1999

1 episode

 

64th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

TV Special

Self

1995

 

David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)

Late Night with David Letterman

7.5

TV Series

Self

1982–1983

2 episodes

 

Archive Footage

Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner in Entertainment Tonight (1981)

Entertainment Tonight

3.6

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

2018

1 episode

 

Zack Morris Is Trash (2017)

Zack Morris Is Trash

7.8

TV Series

Mr. Richard Belding (archive footage, uncredited)

2018

1 episode

 

Terri Seymour, Mona Kosar Abdi, and Derek Hough in Extra (1994)

Extra

3.3

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

2015

1 episode

 

Bill O'Reilly in The Factor (1996)

The Factor

3.3

TV Series

Self - Mr. Richard Belding (archive footage)

2008

1 episode

 

The First of Its Class: From Sitcom to Icon

Video

Self - Mr. Richard Belding (archive footage, uncredited)

2005

 

Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? (1989)

Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?

7.0

TV Movie

Mr. Richard Belding (archive footage, uncredited)

1989

 

Lieutenant Stitchie obit

Lt Stitchie, dancehall icon who found new 

calling in gospel, dies at 60

 

He was not on the list.

Veteran deejay Lieutenant Stitchie has died.

Observer Online understands that the entertainer, whose given name was Cleveland “Cleve” Laing, died at hospital on Monday, just one day before he would have celebrated his 61st birthday.

The tragic news comes less than 24 hours after the entertainer’s wife, Sophia Laing confirmed that he had been hospitalised with a low blood count and was receiving treatment at the Kingston Public Hospital.

The pioneering dancehall entertainer whose career spanned the formative years of the genre before he made a transition to gospel music, had been ailing for some time. His health issued stemmed largely from a debilitating stroke in the first week of September 2024.

Stitchie emerged from the competitive sound-system culture of Spanish Town in the early 1980s, working alongside figures including Papa San, Wickerman and Major Worries. His breakthrough came in 1986 with the humorous Wear Yuh Size, followed by Natty Dread, before his career expanded internationally with a recording deal with Atlantic Records in 1988.

But perhaps the most defining chapter of Stitchie’s life came when he left secular dancehall behind and devoted himself to ministry after becoming a born-again Christian in 1997. He subsequently built a thriving career in gospel reggae as his transition did little to diminish the respect he commanded within the wider entertainment fraternity.

His death is expected to reverberate across both communities, with artistes who shared stages, sound systems and recording studios with him likely to reflect on the contribution of a man who managed to reinvent himself without losing his place in Jamaican music history.

Gordon Johncock obit

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies at 90

The 25-time race winner, 20-time pole sitter, and five-time Hall of Famer leaves behind a legendary motorsports legacy

 

He was not on the list.

Gordon Johncock, the legendary open-wheel driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and claimed the 1976 USAC National Championship, passed away peacefully at his home in South Branch, Michigan, on September 28, 2026. He was 90 years old.

Born on August 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, Johncock began driving at just five years old on his family’s farm behind the wheel of a John Deere tractor. He started racing Midwest super-modifieds in the late 1950s and captured his first 500-lap race on a quarter-mile oval in Galesburg, Michigan, in 1958. In 1964, he set a half-mile world record at Winchester Speedway before making his debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1965. As part of a historic rookie class that included Mario Andretti and Al Unser, Johncock finished fifth in a front-engine roadster, marking the last time a front-engine car finished in the top five at the race.

Johncock went on to compete in one of the most competitive eras of Indy car racing, going head-to-head against icons such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford, and Rick Mears. Driving for car owner U.E. "Pat" Patrick, Johncock achieved his greatest triumphs at Indianapolis. In 1973, with chief mechanic George Bignotti, he led 64 laps to win a rain-shortened, three-day event. Nine years later in 1982, guided by chief mechanic George Huening, Johncock won his second Indy 500 by holding off Rick Mears in a thrilling duel, crossing the finish line just 0.16 seconds ahead in what was then the closest finish in the race's history.

Over a distinguished career spanning 261 Indy car starts, Johncock earned 25 victories, 20 pole positions, and 51 second- or third-place finishes, in addition to claiming the 1976 USAC National Championship. Known for his versatility, he won road races against Dan Gurney, set unofficial track records over 200 mph at Indianapolis in early 1977, and competed in NASCAR events, including three Daytona 500s. After retiring, he returned to the Brickyard in 1991 to finish sixth at age 54, before making his final start in 1992 as the second-oldest driver in Indy 500 history at 55 years old.

Beyond racing, Johncock remained deeply connected to forestry and agriculture, owning and operating Johncock Forestry Products in South Branch since 2010. He was inducted into multiple honors, including the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and the USAC Hall of Fame.

Johncock is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sue; five children from his first marriage to Jane -- daughters Peggy, Patsy, and Pamilee, and sons Wally and Gordon Jr.; stepdaughters Traci and Valerie; as well as 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Angela Stribling obit

Angela Stribling, Pioneering BET Personality and Popular Radio Host, Dies After Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Stribling most recently hosted her own radio program, ‘Pillow Talk with Angela’ 

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She was a pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host

Stribling’s husband, Ken Washington, announced the news of her death through a Sunday, Sept. 27, Instagram post

Angela Stribling, a pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died.

Her husband, Ken Washington, announced the news of Stribling’s death through a Sunday, Sept. 27, Instagram post.

“It is with a broken heart that I share that my beloved wife, Angela Marie Stribling, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer,” he wrote. “Her sister Darlene and I were by her side.”

“Angela always saw the goodness in people. Where others saw challenges, she saw possibilities, and she had a remarkable gift for bringing out the very best in everyone around her,” Washington continued. “We were married for four wonderful years, and she changed my life for the better in every possible way.”

“Angela leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, kindness, inspiration and a voice and spirit that will never be forgotten. A celebration of life will be held in Washington, D.C., date and venue to be announced,” the grieving husband added. “Rest peacefully, my love. You will be missed more than words can ever say. ❤️.”

Ed Gordon, a journalist who worked with BET for more than four decades, shared a tribute to Stribling after her death on Facebook.

“So very sad to hear Angela Stribling has passed away,” Gordon, 66, wrote. “We worked together and became friends during our years at the network and remained friends once we both moved on to other opportunities.”

“During our last conversation, she told me that she and her husband would be spending more time in D.C. after being out west for a number of years. My prayers and best go out to him and her other loved ones,” he continued. “She was a sweet soul, RIP.”

Stribling rose to fame on BET, as well as through her work with WJZ-TV and WJLA-TV, according to her LinkedIn page.

More recently, she hosted her own radio program, Pillow Talk with Angela, and has hosted a wide range of national awareness campaigns.

Frank Busch obit

Frank Busch, NCAA Title Winning Coach and

 Former US National Team Director, Dies, 75

 

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Former USA Swimming National Team Director and University of Arizona head swimming & diving coach Frank Busch has died. He was 75.

His sister, Dorothy Rackstraw, announced his passing on Facebook on Sunday evening, saying that he died of a “massive heart attack” that he suffered at the Phoenix airport. Tucson.com reports that he was returning from a fishing trip in Idaho.

It is with great sorrow that I share the sudden passing of my only brother FRANK BUSCH…He was a former OLYMPIC COACH for USA swimming and had been a coach for his entire life starting at age 16…He was father to 5 children and 7 great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife PATTY of over 50 years ..A better man than any..I am heartbroken..Frank died of a massive heart attack..I know he is enjoying his new found freedom and celebrating in HEAVEN…

Busch was one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of American swimming, with a career that spanned the club, collegiate and international levels.

Busch is best known for his 22 seasons as the head coach at the University of Arizona from 1989 through 2011. He built the Wildcats into a perennial NCAA contender, culminating in 2008 when Arizona swept the men’s and women’s NCAA team titles. During his tenure, Arizona swimmers won 48 individual NCAA titles and 31 relay titles, while Busch was named NCAA Coach of the Year six times and Pac-10 Coach of the Year 11 times.

After leaving Arizona, Busch became USA Swimming’s National Team Director in 2011, overseeing the National Team through the 2012 and 2016 Olympic cycles before retiring from the position in 2017. He had already been a longtime presence on U.S. international staffs, including serving as an Olympic coach in 2004 and 2008, along with multiple World Championship and Pan Pacific Championship assignments. Busch was inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2008.

At the time of his death, he was an ex-oficio member of the USA Swimming National Team Steering Committee.

As an athlete, Busch set multiple Ohio age group records as a swimmer in Cincinnati. After high school, Busch swam and played water polo at Loyola University in Chicago and was on the first Loyola water polo team to qualify for the NCAA Championship tournament.

He was a 2020 inductee to the Loyola Athletics Hall of Fame and a 2026 inductee into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his with Patty of over 50 years, five children, and seven great grandchildren.

Benjamin Satterley obit

Benjamin Satterley, Professional Wrestler Known as Pac, Dies at 40

All Elite Wrestling announced Satterley’s death on Sunday, Sept. 27, the day after the U.K. wrestler took part in a pay-per-view event just outside Chicago 

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Benjamin Satterley, a British professional wrestler known as Pac, has died at age 40

Nicknamed “The Man that Gravity Forgot” for his high-flying signature move, Pac performed around the world

His death was announced by All Elite Wrestling on Sunday, Sept. 27, the day after he fought in a pay-per-view event just outside Chicago

Benjamin Satterley, the professional wrestler also known as Pac, has died, All Elite Wrestling announced on Sunday, Sept. 27. He was 40.

The British wrestler had fought during AEW’s “All Out” pay-per-view event at the NOW Arena in Illinois, just outside Chicago, the day before. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

“A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability,” AEW wrote in a statement on X.

“Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019, held multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history,” the statement continued. “Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.”

Satterley, who was born on Aug. 22, 1986, had also been a member of World Wrestling Entertainment, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico, per the BBC.

The wrestler decided he could make professional wrestling his career in his early 20s, after he saw the crowd’s reaction at one of his matches with the Los Angeles-based promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.

He told fellow wrestler Colt Cabana on his Art of Wrestling podcast in 2014 that he was working night shifts at a courier factory at the time. “I look back on it very fondly, but it was a tough time in my life,” he recalled.

Throughout his career, he had a number of personas, including Pac and Adrian Neville, and was often called “The Man that Gravity Forgot” due to a signature move that saw him spin 360 degrees from the top rope of the wrestling ring onto his opponent.

In a tribute shared on X, AEW president Tony Khan said Satterley “defined excellence” in his “wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency and dedication to the sport that he loved and traveled the world to pursue.”

Fellow British wrestler Will Ospreay, the current AEW World Champion, described him as the “greatest export” from the United Kingdom and the “greatest human being” in his own X post, sharing a photo of the pair together.

Ace Austin, whom Pac defeated on an episode of AEW’s Collision on Wednesday, Sept. 23, wrote, simply, “I don’t understand man,” on X.

Satterley is survived by his wife, Natalie Satterley.

Manuel Seal obit

Manuel Seal, Producer of Mariah Carey’s ‘We Belong Together,’ Dead at 66

Jermaine Dupri paid tribute to the So So Def songwriter-producer, who helped craft hits for Usher, TLC, Aretha Franklin, Destiny's Child, and more 

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Manuel Seal, award-winning songwriter and producer of hits for Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Usher, and Aretha Franklin, has passed away at 66. The cause of death has not been publicly revealed.

On Sunday (Sept. 27), Seal’s longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri shared news of the So So Def hitmaker’s death on Instagram, crediting Seal as the co-creator of the label’s iconic sound.

“Today I lost the first person to really understand me musically,” Dupri, 54, wrote in his tribute to Seal. “He had an answer for every one of my ideas; he had a spirit and a presence that I never wanted to leave me.”

The “Money Ain’t a Thang” rapper continued, noting Seal’s impact on his creative approach and touching on the depth of their relationship beyond music.

“I used to try to do as much as I could when he was there because the one thing he taught me was that the more you know, the better it’s gonna sound. Every time we spoke, we always ended the conversation by saying I love you, so at least I know he knew, and he knows. I’m so hurt, but I also thank God for blessing me with the experience. May your soul rest in peace, Big E.”

A native of Chicago, IL, Seal played an integral role in creating So So Def’s sonic blueprint, lending his skills as a musician, songwriter, and producer to many of the label’s biggest releases and collaborations.

Earning multiple writing credits on TLC‘s multi-platinum sophomore album CrazySexyCool, Seal also appeared on the hook of rapper Da Brat’s chart-topping 1994 single “Funkdafied,” and co-wrote Mariah Carey’s 1995 hit, “Always Be My Baby.”

He went on to compose several songs on Usher’s breakout sophomore album My Way, including its title track and the hit singles “You Make Me Wanna” and “Nice and Slow,” and worked on albums by Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Xscape, Tyrese, Alicia Keys, Gerald Levert, Marc Dorsey, and more.

Earning thirteen Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, Seal won the Best R&B Song award for his work on Mariah Carey’s record-breaking smash “We Belong Together” in 2006. Released as a single from Carey’s tenth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi, “We Belong Together” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for fourteen non-consecutive weeks, tying it as the second longest-running Number 1 song in the chart’s history at the time of its release.