Tommy DeCarlo obit

Boston Singer Tommy DeCarlo

Dead at 60 

He was not on the list.

Tommy DeCarlo -- lead vocalist for the rock band Boston -- has died.

The singer's family confirmed the news in a Facebook post, writing that he died Monday after a battle with brain cancer.

"He fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end," they wrote.

DeCarlo joined Boston after the original lead singer, Brad Delp, died in 2007.

In 2021, he released the audiobook, "Unlikely Rockstar -- The Tommy DeCarlo Story," detailing his life up until his first performance with Boston.

He was 60.

DeCarlo discovered and became a fan of Boston at age 12. Years later, he began writing his own music and in the 1990s began recording covers of himself singing his favorite Boston songs.

In March 2007, original Boston lead singer Brad Delp committed suicide at the age of 55. To honor Delp, DeCarlo wrote and recorded an original song about his favorite vocalist as well as recorded a couple of Boston covers. His daughter suggested he post the songs on a MySpace page that she helped him set up. He then decided to send his MySpace page link to Boston management. Not long after, he was contacted by Boston founding member Tom Scholz. At the time, DeCarlo was working at a Charlotte, North Carolina-area Home Depot as a credit manager. From 2007 until his death in 2026 , he was the lead vocalist (or co-lead vocalist) for every subsequent touring lineup of Boston.

In November 2021, DeCarlo recorded and released the audiobook, Unlikely Rockstar – The Tommy DeCarlo Story, in which he narrates his life events from birth through his first performance with the band Boston in 2007. The recording of the book occurred throughout 2020 and 2021. The audiobook is currently available on Audible.

Zeph Ellis obit

Reports: Dot Rotten Has Died

Wiley, Logan Sama, Brvtherhood pay their respects... 

He was not on the list.

Multiple reports are suggesting that grime pioneer Dot Rotten has died.

The South London born figure – real name Joseph Ellis-Stevenson – burst on to the scene as a true all-rounder, a magnetic MC and a deeply influential producer. With an incredible appetite for flipping samples, Dot Rotten also had a melodic side, one that sat alongside his skills as a battle MC.

Initially known as Young Dot, his debut mixtape came back in 2007, with Dot Rotten subsequently inking a major label deal with Mercury – indeed, he was nominated on the BBC Sound Of poll for 2012.

Capable of linking with top tier figures – Ed Sheeran was a fan, and the two collaborated – Dot Rotten always kept it fresh, influencing generations of artists. His ‘XCXD BXMB’ riddim was utilised by both Kano and AJ Tracey, a sign of Dot’s impact on UK underground music.

Wiley was amongst the first to report Dot Rotten’s passing, posting a tribute on his Instagram page.

The comments include tributes from several pivotal grime figures associated with Dot Rotten, including Slimzee, and other non-scene artists including Jelani Blackman, who called Dot Rotten an “icon”.

Birmingham artist Rynsa Man was close to Dot Rotten, and he shared an emotional tribute to the UK artist –

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UK duo BRVTHERHOOD are closely associated with Dot Rotten, with the group’s Blaze writing:

DJ and broadcaster Logan Sama posted a tribute, and when CLASH asked if the news had been confirmed he responded that he trusted communications from BRVTHERHOOD “implicitly”.

Logan Sama wrote –

Dot Rotten was reportedly in Africa when he passed. No official statement has been shared online.

Joseph Ellis-Stevenson (19 October 1988 – March 2026), better known by his stage names Zeph Ellis and Dot Rotten, was a British MC, rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Lambeth, South London.

Having released a series of mixtapes independently under the names Young Dot and later Dot Rotten, Ellis signed to Mercury Records, releasing his debut studio album Voices in My Head in 2013. After leaving the major label, he later released several independent EP's and projects, as well as later changing his name to Zeph Ellis and focusing on producing

He is known for having introduced various sampling techniques to grime production, and creating the style of singing hooks on grime tracks. These styles can be heard throughout his discography from the early Young Dot era to his present projects under the Zeph Ellis moniker.

Troy Murray obit

Blackhawks Mourn Passing of Beloved Broadcaster and Alumni Troy Murray

Murray leaves behind a lasting impact as a Selke Trophy winner, broadcaster and leader in the Blackhawks community

He was not on the list. 

It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that the Chicago Blackhawks announce that Troy Murray passed away on Saturday at the age of 63. The Blackhawks organization shares in the heartbreak felt by the entire Blackhawks community today as we mourn the loss of our beloved “Muzz.” 

Born in Calgary, Alberta, on July 31, 1962, Murray rose to prominence as a standout two-way center during his collegiate career at the University of North Dakota, earning WCHA Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman before helping the team win the NCAA championship during his sophomore campaign.

Selected in the third round (57th overall) of the 1980 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, Murray quickly established himself as a key contributor in Chicago who became known for his leadership, defensive responsibility and steady offensive production. 

Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Murray became a fan-favorite in Chicago for his work ethic and consistency on the ice. It was those same traits that earned him the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s top defensive forward for the 1985-86 season, becoming the first player in Blackhawks history to win the award. Over parts of 12 seasons in Chicago, Murray amassed 488 points (197G, 291A) in 688 regular-season games and cemented his legacy as one of the franchise’s most respected leaders.

In addition to his time in Chicago, Murray served as captain of the Winnipeg Jets for his two seasons with the club, while also playing for the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. A 1996 Stanley Cup champion with Colorado, he finished his NHL career with 584 points (230G, 354A) in 915 regular-season games over 15 seasons.

After retiring as a player, Murray remained deeply connected to the Blackhawks organization. He transitioned seamlessly into broadcasting, serving as the team’s radio color analyst for more than two decades. His insightful commentary, deep understanding of the game, and unmistakable voice made him a trusted presence for generations of Chicago hockey fans and earned him top honors from the Illinois Broadcasters Association as the best sports play-by-play team alongside WGN Radio booth partner John Wiedeman.  

He remained committed to the bonds he built in the locker room long after his playing career ended, taking on an active and integral leadership role as President of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association. Through his work with the CBAA, Murray helped to care for his fellow alumni in their post-career endeavors and give back to the local community through his involvement in their yearly scholarship program for high school hockey players in Illinois. 

In 2021, Murray publicly shared his cancer diagnosis, approaching his battle with the same resilience and candor that defined his playing days. He continued working and engaging with the Blackhawks community, inspiring many with his strength and positivity.

Troy Murray is remembered not only for his contributions on the ice, but for his professionalism, humility, and dedication to the city of Chicago. He leaves behind a lasting legacy within the Blackhawks family and the broader hockey world.

Statement from Blackhawks Chairman & CEO Danny Wirtz

“The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply heartbroken today as we mourn the loss of Troy Murray, our beloved “Muzz,” and our love and support go out to his family. 

Troy was the epitome of a Blackhawk, so far beyond his incredible playing career with a presence felt in every corner of our organization over the last 45 years. He was admired by his teammates and our players, and was so proud to connect generations of Blackhawks through his work with the Blackhawks Alumni Association. He jumped at every call to support our local community with our Foundation. He never missed a chance to say ‘hello’ in our press box and always knew the perfect time for a joke just when someone around the office needed it most. And he absolutely loved bringing Blackhawks hockey to you, our fans, night after night with a dedication to his craft that never wavered to the very end. 

During his long and hard battle with cancer, it was often said that Troy didn’t have any ‘give up’ in him. While our front office simply won’t be the same without him, we will carry that spirit forward every day in his honor. We’ll miss you, Muzz.”

After retirement Murray joined the Blackhawks TV crew as the studio analyst, a position he held from the start of the 1998–99 season until November 13, 2003. Troy was then named TV color commentator teaming up with Pat Foley for two seasons in which their play by play was simulcast on the then radio flagship WSCR.

Before the start of the 2006–07 season Foley was let go and the radio and television broadcasts were separated. At this time Murray was paired with former New York Islanders voice John Wiedeman. Since pairing with Wiedeman, the duo has gone on to call three Stanley Cup Championships.

In June 2015, Murray and broadcast partners John Wiedeman and Judd Sirott received top honors in the Chicago Market "Best Radio Play-By-Play" category at the Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards. They had previously won the award in 2011 and 2014. He and Wiedeman also received top honors in the "Best Sports Story" category at the 2012 IBA Silver Dome Awards.

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season                        Playoffs

Season Team   League GP       G         A         Pts       PIM     GP       G         A         Pts       PIM

1978–79          St. Albert Saints          AJHL  60        33        47        80        91        —        —        —        —            —

1979–80          St. Albert Saints          AJHL  60        53        47        100      101      —        —        —        —            —

1979–80          Lethbridge Broncos    WHL   2          1          1          2          2          —        —        —        —            —

1980–81          University of North Dakota    WCHA            38        33        45        78        28        —        —            —        —        —

1981–82          University of North Dakota    WCHA            42        22        29        51        62        —        —            —        —        —

1981–82          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    1          0          0          0          0          7          1          0          1            5

1982–83          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    54        8          8          16        27        2          0          0          0            0

1983–84          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    61        15        15        30        45        5          1          0          1            7

1984–85          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    80        26        40        66        82        15        5          14        19            24

1985–86          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    80        45        54        99        94        2          0          0          0            2

1986–87          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    77        28        43        71        59        4          0          0          0            5

1987–88          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    79        22        36        58        96        5          1          0          1            8

1988–89          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    79        21        30        51        113      16        3          6          9            25

1989–90          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    68        17        38        55        86        20        4          4          8            22

1990–91          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    75        14        23        37        74        6          0          1          1            12

1991–92          Winnipeg Jets  NHL    74        17        30        47        69        7          0          0          0          2

1992–93          Winnipeg Jets  NHL    29        3          4          7          34        —        —        —        —        —

1992–93          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    22        1          3          4          25        4          0          0          0            2

1993–94          Indianapolis Ice           IHL     8          3          3          6          12        —        —        —        —            —

1993–94          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    12        0          1          1          6          —        —        —        —            —

1993–94          Ottawa Senators          NHL    15        2          3          5          4          —        —        —        —            —

1994–95          Ottawa Senators          NHL    33        4          10        14        16        —        —        —        —            —

1994–95          Pittsburgh Penguins    NHL    13        0          2          2          23        12        2          1          3            12

1995–96          Colorado Avalanche    NHL    63        7          14        21        22        8          0          0          0            19

1996–97          Chicago Wolves          IHL     81        21        29        50        63        4          0          2          2            2

NHL totals       914      230      354      584      875      113      17        26        43        145

‘Country Joe’ McDonald obit

‘Country Joe’ McDonald, Who Urged the Crowd at the ’69 Woodstock Festival to ‘Gimme an F,’ Dies

 

He was not on the list.

“Country Joe” McDonald, the lead singer, songwriter and co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish, a ’60s-era psychedelic rock group that was a fixture of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, died yesterday (March 7, 2026). His passing, at age 84 of Parkinson’s, in Berkeley, Calif., was shared with Best Classic Bands by a source close to his wife, Kathy. The musician and his band came to national prominence following his solo performance at the 1969 Woodstock festival of his anti-Vietnam War protest song, “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die-Rag,” which was coupled with a modified version of his “The Fish Cheer” that included an audience call-and-response to “Gimme an F” to spell out the “F word.” The song led off side two of 1970’s official three-LP set from the landmark festival and the performance was featured prominently in Michael Wadleigh’s 1970 documentary film of the event.

Country Joe and the Fish were founded in 1965 by McDonald and Barry “The Fish” Melton, the group’s lead guitarist. Many of the Berkeley-based group’s songs focused on political and social issues of the day, and were first released on two EPs, Talking Issue #1: Songs of Opposition (Rag Baby, 1965) and Country Joe and the Fish (Rag Baby, 1966). With the addition of keyboardist/guitarist David Cohen, drummer Gary “Chicken” Hirsh and Bruce Barthol on bass, the group gained popularity on the local circuit, performing at San Francisco venues such as the Fillmore Auditorium and the Avalon Ballroom, as well as outside of the Bay Area.

In 1969, prior to the famous Woodstock appearance, Barthol, Hirsh and Cohen left the band and were replaced by Mark Kapner on keyboards, Doug Metzner on bass and Greg Dewey on drums. The band dissolved in 1970 and McDOnald began focusing on his solo career.

In a Nov. 2024 feature story for Best Classic Bands—“Country Joe is More Than Woodstock—About 40 Albums More”—writer Rip Rense noted that McDonald wrote and recorded somewhere around 40 albums in all, not including the landmark ’60s psychedelic masterworks by Country Joe and the Fish, played and toured constantly, and lent his voice to cause after cause, from opposing war to advocating for military veterans, nurses, animals and the ecosystem.

“He [was] a master of the piquant ballad, a scion of the sardonic sung commentary, a pioneer of the psychedelic, a wit-meister of the comic ditty, an avatar of music-as-activism, and a poet,” Rense wrote.

“Yet the bulk of his work is not widely known. Even the singular, revolutionary music McDonald made on the four albums by Country Joe and the Fish (not counting a fifth with a different line-up, and an uneven 1977 reunion album)—long hailed as classic San Francisco ’60s fare—has always been upstaged by the more high-profile bands of the time, notably Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead.” Nonetheless, Country Joe and the Fish’s first two albums, Electric Music for the Mind and Body, and I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die, both released in 1967, are still considered landmarks of psychedelic rock by many.

Even with that significant recorded output, it was McDonald’s solo performance at the ’69 Woodstock festival that remained his signature moment. The lyrics of “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die-Rag” includes the chorus:

 

And it’s one, two, three,

What are we fighting for?

Don’t ask me, I don’t give a damn,

Next stop is Vietnam;

And it’s five, six, seven,

Open up the pearly gates,

Well, there ain’t no time to wonder why,

Whoopee! we’re all gonna die.

Joseph Allen McDonald was born on Jan. 1, 1942, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of El Monte, where he was active in his high school’s marching band. While still a teenager, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Japan for three years. Upon his return, his goal was to become a professional musician. In the ensuing years, he met the future members of what became his namesake band—the nickname “Country Joe” was originally given to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin—ultimately leading to a recording contract with the Vanguard label.

Of his signature song, he told the New York Times in 2017 that he “was inspired to write a song about how soldiers have no choice in the matter, but to follow orders, but with the irreverence of rock ‘n’ roll. It was essentially punk rock before punk existed.”

Colleen Hanabusa obit

Former Hawaii congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa dies at 74

Hanabusa served in the state Senate, U.S. House, and as HART board chair during a decades-long career in Hawaii politics.

 She was not on the list.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa has died after a private battle with cancer. She was 74.

Her family said in a statement:

“Colleen Hanabusa, a veteran lawmaker and attorney from Waianae who fought for local people for three decades as a Congresswoman and state Senate President, passed away early Friday.

“Hanabusa, the first Asian American woman elected as president of a state legislative body, was hospitalized for five months fighting cancer.

“The veteran member of the U.S. House of Representatives, state Senate, and HART board is survived by her husband, John Souza, and their beloved puppies Frannie and Pupper.”

Hanabusa was born in 1951 and raised in Waianae. She was elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 1998 and became the state’s first female Senate president in 2007.

A career defined by political battles

Within months of her 1998 state Senate election, Hanabusa demanded a recount of the gubernatorial race that Ben Cayetano narrowly won over Linda Lingle.

She later organized the Senate’s ouster of Cayetano’s Attorney General Margery Bronster after Bronster forced out the politically connected trustees of the Bishop Estate.

She was elected to Congress in 2010.

In 2012, as U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye was dying, he asked Gov. Neil Abercrombie to appoint Hanabusa to his seat. Abercrombie instead chose his lieutenant governor, Brian Schatz.

“I think it was one of the more momentous moments in Hawaii politics,” said Colin Moore, a political science professor and HNN political analyst. “It really was in some ways a rejection of the Inouye era.”

Hanabusa lost her 2014 bid to take the Senate seat from Schatz.

She returned to Congress in 2016 following the death of U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, where she championed the Honolulu rail system.

From Congress to the campaign trail

Moore said Hanabusa’s political strength was more internal than public-facing.

“Her power was often more as an inside strategist than a public communicator,” Moore said.

With labor union support, Hanabusa gave up her congressional seat in 2018 to challenge Gov. David Ige in the Democratic primary.

“At the highest level of state government today, there is a deeply troubling lack of leadership and vision,” Hanabusa said when she announced her gubernatorial campaign.

Former Gov. Cayetano, despite prior differences with Hanabusa, endorsed her. Despite early leads in the polls, she lost in the primary.

Rail, mayor’s race, and HART

Hanabusa later became chair of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and was critical of rail management.

In 2020, she ran for Honolulu mayor, finishing third in the primary. She endorsed eventual winner Rick Blangiardi, who returned her to the HART board.

As chair, Hanabusa helped salvage the federal funding agreement for the rail project. In 2023, she rode the rail system she had long fought for.

“We’re able to put our differences aside for one specific purpose, and that is rail, the completion of rail,” Hanabusa said.

Hanabusa left the HART board for health reasons last September.

Jennifer Runyon obit

Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ Actress, Dies at 65

 She was not on the list.

Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in “Ghostbusters” and the CBS sitcom “Charles in Charge,” died March 6. She was 65.

Runyon’s close friend, Erin Murphy, confirmed her death in a Facebook post, writing, “So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Some people you just know you’ll be friends with before you even meet. She was a special lady. I’ll miss you Jenn. My thoughts are with your family and beautiful children.”

Runyon made her feature film debut in the 1980 slasher film “To All a Good Night” and went on to have supporting roles in the comedies “Up the Creek” and “Ghostbusters,” both released in 1984.

The actress also had a lead role as Gwendolyn Pierce in the 1984 sitcom “Charles in Charge” during the show’s first season. In 1988, she portrayed Cindy Brady in the television film “A Very Brady Christmas.” Also in 1988, Runyon played the lead in “The In Crowd” and was in the pilot of “Quantum Leap.” She also starred in the comedy “18 Again!,” and made guest appearances on “Murder, She Wrote,” “A Man Called Sarge,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

Runyon was born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Ill. to radio announcer and disc jockey Jim Runyon and actress Jane Roberts.

In 1991, Runyon married Todd Corman, a collegiate basketball coach who also worked in film and television production between sports seasons. The couple have two children: a son named Wyatt and a daughter named Bayley.

In 2014, Runyon stated she was semi-retired from acting and was instead working as a teacher.

“She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends,” read her Facebook tribute post. “I know from above she’s looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, our Jenn.”

 

Filmography

Film

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1980    To All a Goodnight     Nancy 

1984    Up the Creek   Heather Merriweather

1984    Ghostbusters    Female Student          

1985    The Falcon and the Snowman Carole 

1986    Flight of the Spruce Goose     Terry   

1986    Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story          Angel Fisher    Television film

1986    Blue de Ville   J.C. Smith        Television film

1986    Pros & Cons    Christy Television film

1988    The In Crowd  Vicky  

1988    18 Again!        Robin Morrison          

1988    A Very Brady Christmas         Cindy Brady    Television film

1990    A Man Called Sarge    Fifi LaRue      

1991    Killing Streets Sandra Ross   

1991    Tagteam           Rita Valentine  Television film

1992    Till Death Us Do Part Judy Davis      Television film

1993    Carnosaur        Ann 'Thrush'  

2015    Silent Night, Bloody Night 2: Revival           Carol Brickman          

2016    Terror Tales     Melanie           Segment: "Epidemic"

2017    Bloodsucka Jones vs. The Creeping Death    Nurse Zarkov 

2019    Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters   Herself Documentary film

Television

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1981–82          Another World Sally Frame     Main cast

1983    The Fall Guy   Kate     Episode: "Hollywood Shorties"

1983    Boone  Connie Sue      Episode: "Second Fiddle"

1984    The Master      Alicia Clayton Episode: "Hostages"

1984–85, 1987            Charles in Charge       Gwendolyn Pierce       Main cast (Season 1); guest appearance (Season 2)

1985    Space   Marcia Grant   Miniseries

1987    Magnum, P.I.   Christine Maxfield Bentley     Episode: "Murder by Night"

1987    The Highwayman       Amanda Merrick         Episode: "The Highwayman"

1987    Who's the Boss?          Doreen Episode: "Hell on Wheels"

1988    Dear John        Karen  Episode: "The Younger Girl"

1988    Valerie Gwen  Episode: "Foiled Again"

1989    Quantum Leap Peggy Stratton Episode: "Genesis: Part 1 and 2 - September 13, 1956"

1989–91          Murder, She Wrote      Rebecca Beiler / Kelly Barrett            2 episodes

1990    Booker Linda Fowler   Episode: "The Red Dot"

1991    Beverly Hills, 90210   Christine          Episode: "Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills"

1992    Vinnie & Bobby          Hillary Bomgarden     Episode: "Spring is in the Air"

Sandy Wernick obit

Sandy Wernick Dies: Adam Sandler’s Manager Who Inspired ‘Sandy Wexler’ Movie Was 86

 He was on the list.

Sanford ‘Sandy’ Wernick, the talent manager and partner/senior executive VP at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, has died. He was 86.

A family representative tells Deadline that Wernick died on Thursday in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by family and loved ones, following a brief illness. Private services will be held in Palm Desert, followed by a memorial celebration in Los Angeles at a later date.

Beginning his career as a manager in the 1970s, his clients included Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Lorne Michaels, Jeff Ross, Colin Quinn, Rob Schneider and many more. A co-creator and executive producer of Def Comedy Jam, Wernick also helped package and produce shows like Saturday Night Live, The Muppet Show, The Sopranos, Just Shoot Me, Alf and The Goldbergs.

As Sandler’s manager, Wernick was an EP on his movies Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), Bulletproof (1996) and The Wedding Singer (1998).

In 2017, Sandler played a character inspired by Wernick in the Netflix film Sandy Wexler, about a talent manager hustling in 1994 Los Angeles, as he attempts to turn talented young singer Courtney (Jennifer Hudson) into a star. Wernick had a cameo in the movie.

Born March 22, 1939 in the Bronx, Wernick graduated from NYU and served in the Army from 1960 to 1962. He worked as an adjunct professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Peter Stark Producing Program, and he volunteered in the Cedars Sinai emergency room.

Wernick is survived by wife of 64 years, Barbara, daughter Michele, son Barry and daughter-in-law Jillian, as well as grandson Sammy, sister Joyce, brother-in-law Jules and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Additional Crew

Bill Bellamy, Jamie Foxx, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Adele Givens, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Carlos Mencia, Craig Robinson, Aries Spears, Sheryl Underwood, Michael Winslow, Deon Cole, and J.B. Smoove in Phunny Business: A Black Comedy (2011)

Phunny Business: A Black Comedy

6.8

executive consultant

2011

 

Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)

ALF

7.4

TV Series

executive consultant

1986–2004

49 episodes

 

Garry Shandling in The Larry Sanders Show (1992)

The Larry Sanders Show

8.5

TV Series

executive consultant

1992–1998

89 episodes

 

Dana Carvey in Dana Carvey: Critics' Choice (1995)

Dana Carvey: Critics' Choice

8.2

TV Special

executive consultant

1995

 

Men, Movies & Carol (1994)

Men, Movies & Carol

7.4

TV Movie

executive consultant

1994

 

Kate Capshaw in Black Tie Affair (1993)

Black Tie Affair

7.4

TV Series

executive consultant

1993

2 episodes

 

Live from Washington D.C.: They Shoot HBO Specials, Don't They? (1993)

Live from Washington D.C.: They Shoot HBO Specials, Don't They?

6.7

TV Special

executive consultant

1993

 

The 15th Annual Young Comedians Special

7.4

TV Special

executive consultant

1992

 

Deborah Richter and Ami Rothschild in Lookwell (1991)

Lookwell

8.2

TV Movie

executive consultant

1991

 

Garry Shandling: Stand-Up

8.0

TV Special

executive consultant

1991

 

Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal in Good Sports (1991)

Good Sports

4.8

TV Series

executive consultant

1991

10 episodes

 

Blair Brown in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987)

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

8.2

TV Series

executive consultant

1987–1991

9 episodes

 

A Very Retail Christmas

5.2

TV Movie

executive consultant

1990

 

Don't Try This at Home! (1990)

Don't Try This at Home!

7.1

TV Movie

executive consultant

1990

 

Sunday Night with Larry King (1990)

Sunday Night with Larry King

TV Special

executive consultant

1990

 

The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (1990)

The Dave Thomas Comedy Show

6.2

TV Series

executive consultant

1990

5 episodes

 

The 13th Annual Young Comedians Special (1989)

The 13th Annual Young Comedians Special

6.3

TV Special

executive consultant

1989

 

The Wickedest Witch (1989)

The Wickedest Witch

6.8

TV Movie

executive consultant

1989

 

Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson in The Kids in the Hall (1988)

The Kids in the Hall

8.4

TV Series

executive consultant

1988

1 episode

 

Mr. Miller Goes to Washington Starring Dennis Miller (1988)

Mr. Miller Goes to Washington Starring Dennis Miller

6.4

TV Special

executive consultant

1988

 

Christine Baranski and Keith Szarabajka in Big Shots in America (1985)

Big Shots in America

TV Movie

executive consultant

1985

 

Buffalo Bill (1983)

Buffalo Bill

7.4

TV Series

executive consultant

1983–1984

25 episodes

 

George Dzundza, Susan Tyrrell, and Sam Whipple in Open All Night (1981)

Open All Night

7.2

TV Series

executive consultant

1981–1982

13 episodes

 

Production Department

New

The Jackie Bison Show (1990)

The Jackie Bison Show

TV Special

production consultant

1990

 

Producer

Cameron Dallas in Chasing Cameron (2016)

Chasing Cameron

3.7

TV Series

executive producer

2016

1 episode

 

Martin Short and Maya Rudolph in Maya & Marty (2016)

Maya & Marty

6.6

TV Series

producer

2016

 

Adam Goldberg, Michael Ian Black, Jim Gaffigan, Ashley Williams, and Tongayi Chirisa in The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)

The Jim Gaffigan Show

7.5

TV Series

executive producer

2015

1 episode

 

Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (2011)

Colin Quinn: Long Story Short

7.9

TV Special

executive producer

2011

 

Def Comedy Jam (1992)

Def Comedy Jam

8.0

TV Series

executive producer

1992–2008

2 episodes

 

Movie Club with John Ridley

TV Series

executive producer

2004

 

Comedy Inc. (2002)

Comedy Inc.

2.9

TV Series

executive producer (2003-2004)

2002–2007

 

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer (1998)

The Wedding Singer

6.9

executive producer

1998

 

Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans in Bulletproof (1996)

Bulletproof

5.8

executive producer

1996

 

Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore (1996)

Happy Gilmore

7.0

executive producer

1996

 

Bob Saget: In the Dream State

7.1

TV Special

executive consultant

1990

 

Father Guido Sarducci's Vatican Inquirer: The Pope's Tour

TV Special

executive producer

1987

 

CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)

CBS Summer Playhouse

6.4

TV Series

consulting producer

1987

1 episode

 

Caesar's 20th Birthday Celebration

TV Special

executive producer

1987

 

Jasper Carrott in Cinemax Comedy Experiment (1985)

Cinemax Comedy Experiment

4.1

TV Series

executive producer

1986

1 episode

 

The Second City 25th Anniversary Special (1985)

The Second City 25th Anniversary Special

5.9

TV Special

executive producer

1985

 

Actor

Adam Sandler in Sandy Wexler (2017)

Sandy Wexler

5.3

Peter Marvelle

2017

 

Adam Sandler and Kevin James in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

5.9

Jail Guard

2007

 

Jerry Stiller, Kevin James, and Leah Remini in The King of Queens (1998)

The King of Queens

7.4

TV Series

Principal Nagel (as Sanford Wernick)

2007

1 episode

 

Thanks

Garry Shandling in The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special (1986)

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

7.8

TV Special

special thanks

1986

 

Self

Finding Sandler

Self (Sandler's Manager)

Completed

Corey Parker obit

Actor Corey ParkerDead at 60 ...

Starred in 'Will & Grace,' 'Friday the 13th' 

He was not on the list.

Corey Parker -- a longtime actor who appeared in numerous well-known shows and movies -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Emily Parker -- Corey's aunt -- tells us the star passed away Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee after a battle with cancer. It's unclear what type of cancer he had.

Corey got his start in the film industry in the mid-1980s ... notably winning the role of Pete in "Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning." He followed that up with a small part in the Kim Basinger romantic drama "9 1/2 Weeks."

In 1992, Corey landed a starring role in the sitcom "Flying Blind" alongside Téa Leoni. He played Neil Barash -- an awkward college grad who begins dating Leoni's wild and free Alicia.

Lisa Kudrow, Peter Boyle, Andy Dick and Noah Emmerich all appeared on the show during it's one-season run.

"Will & Grace" fans may remember Corey for his recurring part as Josh -- one of Grace's boyfriends -- in five episodes of the hit sitcom.

His other credits include ... "Biloxi Blues," "White Palace," "Love Boat: The Next Wave," "Nashville," and "Blue Skies." In his later years, Corey transitioned to working as an acting coach ... providing advice on the shows "Sun Records" and "Ms. Marvel."

BGB Studios -- an acting studio which Corey was involved with -- also posted in his honor ... sharing a loving tribute to the now deceased star.

And it appears Corey grew up in a very creative family ... his mother, Rocky -- who was married to Patrick Dempsey in the late '80s and early '90s -- and his sister, Noelle, were both actors, too. Rocky passed away in 2014.

Corey was 60 years old.

 

Filmography

Film

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1984    Scream for Help          Josh Dealey    

1985    Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning      Pete    

1986    9½ Weeks        Janitor 

1986    Willy/Milly      Lopez  aka Something Special

1988    Biloxi Blues    Arnold B. Epstein      

1989    Big Man on Campus   Alex   

1989    How I Got into College           Marlon Browne          

1990    White Palace   Larry Klugman          

1991    The Lost Language of Cranes Elliot Abrahams         

1995    Grandpa's Funeral       Jonathan Metsler        

1997    Fool's Paradise            Raymond 'Ray' Powers          

2002    The End of the Bar     Rich Garner    

2010    One Came Home        John Mazilli    

2011    Woman's Picture          Hotel John      

2013    Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th   Himself            Documentary film[25]

2014    Being Awesome          Jeffery Hirsch 

2021    The Trouble     Wayne

TBA    Demon Lake   Fisherman       

Television

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1983    As the World Turns     Bully   Episode #1.7010

1983–1986      ABC Afterschool Special        Various roles   3 episodes

1985    The New Leave It to Beaver   Chuck  Episode: "No Free Lunch"

1985    The Best Times           Chuck Luther  Episode: "Sweetheart"

1986    Courage           Tony Miraldo  Television film

1987    At Mother's Request   Larry Schreuder          2 episodes

1987    The Bronx Zoo           Henry Dodd    Episode: "The Power of a Lie"

1987    CBS Summer Playhouse         Michael           Episode: "Sons of Gunz"

1989–1990      Thirtysomething          Lee Owens      6 episodes

1990    I'm Dangerous Tonight           Eddie   Television film

1991    Eddie Dodd     Various roles   6 episodes

1991    Big Deals        Dashiel 'Dash' Ryan    Television film

1992    Broadway Bound        Eugene Jerome

1992–1993      Flying Blind    Neil Barash     22 episodes

1994    Blue Skies       Joel Goodman 8 episodes

1995    Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story          Eddie Fisher    Television film

1995    A Mother's Prayer       Spence Walker

1996    Mr. and Mrs. Loving   Bernard S. Cohen

1996    Encino Woman            David Hosenfelt

1996    Touched by an Angel  Henry Moskowitz       Episode: "Written in Dust"

1998–1999      Love Boat: The Next Wave    John Morgan   25 episodes

2000    Will & Grace   Josh     5 episodes

2014    Nashville         Luke's Manager           Episode: "All or Nothing with Me"

2017    Sun Records    Pete Isacson    Episode: "No Favors Here"