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New York Post
8 hours ago
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- New York Post
Amy Poehler says ‘we all played people we should not have' as she reflects on controversial SNL sketches
Comedic actress and 'Saturday Night Live' alum Amy Poehler spoke candidly on Tuesday's episode of her 'Good Hang' podcast about some of her past gags in comedy, saying some of them would be offensive by today's standards. During Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, the show had an 'In Memoriam' segment cutting ties with jokes and characters that have aged poorly as societal norms have changed. Advertisement The segment featured numerous characters playing 'ethnic stereotypes,' engaging in 'sexual harassment,' 'body-shaming,' 'gay panic,' and other controversial moments from the show's 50 years of being on the air. Outspoken liberal actor Tom Hanks, who gave the intro to the segment, noted that, 'Even though these characters, accents, and let's just call them ethnic wigs were unquestionably in poor taste, you all laughed at them. So if anyone should be canceled, shouldn't it be you, the audience?' Poehler noted on Tuesday's interview with fellow SNL alumni Will Forte that part of 'getting older and being in comedy is you have to like figure out, like, 'Oh, it's like everything has an expiration date.'' She cringed at a past incident where she claimed that during a sexual harassment seminar, she had been drawing pictures of penises and passing them back and forth with Forte, and accidentally passed the illustrations to the seminar host because she mistook it for the sign-in sheet. Advertisement 'He was like 'What's this?' and I said 'Oh, that's the wrong – Sir, that's the wrong paper.'' 4 'We all played people that we should not have played,' Amy Poehler confessed. Good Hang with Amy Poehler / YouTube 4 Poehler portrayed Kim Jong-Il in a 2006 segment on 'Saturday Night Live.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images She then brought up her takeaway from the 'In Memoriam' segment. Advertisement 'I mean there's, like, even on the 50th when they had that segment which was like, 'Here's all the ways we got things wrong' and they showed way inappropriate casting for people you know, we all played people that we should not have played, I misappropriated, I appropriated, I didn't know, I did know,' she said. Poehler could be recognizably seen in one portion of the In Memoriam segment where a character played by Ben Affleck appears to be berating a mentally-disabled character. Many other actors in other snippets were blurred out for being in makeup, playing characters of other races. 4 Amy Poehler played Michael Jackson as Rachel Dratch acted as Elizabeth Taylor during the 'Michael Jackson in a Tree' sketch that aired in 2003. NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 4 Jake Gyllenhaal did a Jennifer Hudson impression with the SNL cast members singing in the background. Dana Edelson According to Entertainment Weekly, 'Some of Poehler's more questionable impressions from her time on SNL include Michael Jackson, Yoko Ono, and Kim Jong-il.' Poehler also played Kim Jong-il in a 2006 segment, with actors Bill Hader and Fred Armisen portraying North Korean guards during the North Korean leader's speech. 'It's very real and the best thing you can do is, like, make repair, learn from your mistakes, do better, like it's all you can do,' Poehler said.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 15: Release Date, Streaming Time, Full Schedule and How to Watch
Love Island USA Season 7 continues with more romance and drama, and fans are now waiting for Episode 15. The episode is scheduled to release on Thursday, June 19, and will stream exclusively on Peacock. New episodes of the reality dating show are released every night except Wednesdays. Episode 15 of Love Island USA Season 7 will be available to watch at 6 PM Pacific Time (PT) / 9 PM Eastern Time (ET) on June 19, 2025. Fans outside the U.S. will need to adjust for time zones, as the show is released in the U.S. evening hours. Where to watch Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 15 The latest episode will be available only on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming platform. You'll need a Peacock subscription to watch the show. Episodes cannot be watched on traditional cable or other platforms. To stream Episode 15, head to or open the Peacock app on your device at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET on Thursday, June 19. Make sure you have an active subscription plan. Each episode typically runs between 55 and 70 minutes, so plan your evening accordingly. What to expect from Love Island USA Season 7 Love Island USA Season 7 follows the familiar format of young singles living in a tropical villa in Fiji, seeking love and competing in various challenges. This year's show is hosted by Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules, with Iain Stirling returning as the narrator. According to the official Peacock description, the Islanders will face new twists, recouplings, and unexpected 'bombshells'. They must decide whether to stay loyal to their current partners or pursue new connections. Season 7 premiered on June 3, 2025, and episodes air nightly on Peacock, except Wednesdays. The season will continue through the summer, offering viewers daily drama, romance, and surprises.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Deadline On The Red Carpet: See Our Chats With ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth' Stars Scarlett Johansson & Jonathan Bailey & An Interview With Dolores The Dinosaur
The dinosaurs are back … in London's Leicester Square. Deadline was on the green carpet for the world premiere of Gareth Edwards' Jurassic World: Rebirth in London last night and we spoke to the cast and crew behind the action-thriller, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise and a very special guest, Dolores The Dinosaur, as well as producers Pat Crowley and Frank Marshall and director Edwards. Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, was also on the carpet. More from Deadline Universal Swoops Into CineEurope With Fresh 'Jurassic World Rebirth' & 'Wicked: For Good' Clips; Touts Steven Spielberg & Christopher Nolan Projects 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Heading To $115 Million-Plus 5-Day Opening Over July 4th Stretch Scarlett Johansson Says She Asked For Her 'Thunderbolts' EP Credit To Be Removed: "I Wasn't Involved" You can check out the best of our interviews below, which touch on sing-alongs, the mood during shoot, preparation, possible sequels, AI, and upcoming projects. Jurassic World: Rebirth is in theaters July 2, 2025. Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion, the movie sees an expedition brave isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Scarlett Johansson on playing Zora in #JurassicWorldRebirth : 'The first two weeks of work were filled with angst and self-doubt. And then eventually, I got a handle on it and I figured out what I was doing' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Scarlett Johansson on having sing-alongs with Jonathan Bailey on the set of #JurassicWorldRebirth: 'We mostly just make up songs about the circumstances that we're in, to get us through the day. A lot of the songs were probably about how wet our underwear was' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Jonathan Bailey on playing Henry in #JurassicWorldRebirth , speaking to paleontologists in preparation for the role and being invited to the University of Edinburgh — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Mahershala Ali on playing Duncan in #JurassicWorldRebirth and channeling the older Jurassic movies in his work — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth star Dolores the dinosaur chats to Deadline on the green carpet and shows off her teeth — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Jonathan Bailey reveals that one of his big speeches in #JurassicWorldRebirth was actually written 32 years ago for the original 'Jurassic Park', and discusses the ethical dilemma explored in the film — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth stars Scarlett Johansson and Luna Blaise share a sweet moment at the world premiere of the film in London — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Luna Blaise on her relationship with #JurassicWorldRebirth co-star Scarlett Johansson: 'She has become such a mentor to me. She's become a guide through this industry.''On set, she taught me to really stand up for myself,' continued Blaise — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth screenwriter David Koepp discusses working closely with Steven Spielberg on the script and building Scarlett Johansson's character Zora with the actress herself — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 Producers Pat Crowley and Frank Marshall on making a sequel to #JurassicWorldRebirth: 'We're thinking about it. Each film is standing on its own but we left the door open' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth director Gareth Edwards on AI and technological advances in filmmaking: 'Just because you could, doesn't mean you should' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 Scarlett Johansson on playing 'a mother of two boys' in her upcoming project 'Paper Tiger' with James Gray. She will be starring alongside Adam Driver and Miles Teller — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Donna Langley, Chairwoman of Universal Studios, walks down the green carpet for the world premiere of #JurassicWorldRebirth in London — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Best of Deadline 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Deadline On The Red Carpet: See Our Chats With ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth' Stars Scarlett Johansson & Jonathan Bailey & An Interview With Dolores The Dinosaur
The dinosaurs are back … in London's Leicester Square. Deadline was on the green carpet for the world premiere of Gareth Edwards' Jurassic World: Rebirth in London last night and we spoke to the cast and crew behind the action-thriller, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise and a very special guest, Dolores The Dinosaur, as well as producers Pat Crowley and Frank Marshall and director Edwards. Donna Langley, chairman of the NBCUniversal Studio Group, was also on the carpet. More from Deadline Universal Swoops Into CineEurope With Fresh 'Jurassic World Rebirth' & 'Wicked: For Good' Clips; Touts Steven Spielberg & Christopher Nolan Projects 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Heading To $115 Million-Plus 5-Day Opening Over July 4th Stretch Scarlett Johansson Says She Asked For Her 'Thunderbolts' EP Credit To Be Removed: "I Wasn't Involved" You can check out the best of our interviews below, which touch on sing-alongs, the mood during shoot, preparation, possible sequels, AI, and upcoming projects. Jurassic World: Rebirth is in theaters July 2, 2025. Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion, the movie sees an expedition brave isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Scarlett Johansson on playing Zora in #JurassicWorldRebirth : 'The first two weeks of work were filled with angst and self-doubt. And then eventually, I got a handle on it and I figured out what I was doing' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Scarlett Johansson on having sing-alongs with Jonathan Bailey on the set of #JurassicWorldRebirth: 'We mostly just make up songs about the circumstances that we're in, to get us through the day. A lot of the songs were probably about how wet our underwear was' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Jonathan Bailey on playing Henry in #JurassicWorldRebirth , speaking to paleontologists in preparation for the role and being invited to the University of Edinburgh — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Mahershala Ali on playing Duncan in #JurassicWorldRebirth and channeling the older Jurassic movies in his work — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth star Dolores the dinosaur chats to Deadline on the green carpet and shows off her teeth — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Jonathan Bailey reveals that one of his big speeches in #JurassicWorldRebirth was actually written 32 years ago for the original 'Jurassic Park', and discusses the ethical dilemma explored in the film — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth stars Scarlett Johansson and Luna Blaise share a sweet moment at the world premiere of the film in London — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Luna Blaise on her relationship with #JurassicWorldRebirth co-star Scarlett Johansson: 'She has become such a mentor to me. She's become a guide through this industry.''On set, she taught me to really stand up for myself,' continued Blaise — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth screenwriter David Koepp discusses working closely with Steven Spielberg on the script and building Scarlett Johansson's character Zora with the actress herself — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 Producers Pat Crowley and Frank Marshall on making a sequel to #JurassicWorldRebirth: 'We're thinking about it. Each film is standing on its own but we left the door open' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 #JurassicWorldRebirth director Gareth Edwards on AI and technological advances in filmmaking: 'Just because you could, doesn't mean you should' — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 Scarlett Johansson on playing 'a mother of two boys' in her upcoming project 'Paper Tiger' with James Gray. She will be starring alongside Adam Driver and Miles Teller — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Donna Langley, Chairwoman of Universal Studios, walks down the green carpet for the world premiere of #JurassicWorldRebirth in London — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025 Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ted Danson reveals he was ‘dead wrong' in thinking Shelley Long would be ‘terrible' for ‘Cheers'
Ted Danson's predictions weren't in a good place. The actor, 77, got candid on having a history of being wrong while starring on the NBC sitcom 'Cheers' from 1982 to 1993. 'I had the reputation on 'Cheers' where if I said, suggested something, pretty much—this is not self-deprecating humor or false humility—I was dead wrong,' Danson said while on the Wednesday episode of his SiriusXM podcast with Woody Harrelson, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name,' adding, 'And if they did the opposite, it would work brilliantly.' Advertisement 8 Ted Danson on his podcast. Team Coco/YouTube His guest, Andy Richter, asked the comedian if things ever changed over the course of 11 seasons. 'No, I know,' Danson continued. 'I will tell Mary [Steenburgen], I'll say, 'Turn right here,' and she'll say, 'Thank you, but I know it's left.' Yeah. I'm sorry. You were right. It was right. I love being able to have an opinion, and I don't really have that much at stake because it's wrong. I'm okay to be wrong.' Advertisement 'The Good Place' alum's history of being wrong dates all the way back to 'Cheers,' the show set in a Boston bar, which also starred Harrelson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and late stars George Wendt and Kirstie Alley. 8 Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Ted Danson as Sam Malone. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'One of my first obvious ones was 'Cheers' casting Shelley Long. And I'm going, 'Oh, no, not Shelley Long. That'd be, that's all wrong. She'd be terrible for that,'' Danson recalled. 'And she, right out of the shoot, she became this instant, brilliant character actor doing a brilliant job. Serving the entire thing perfectly. It sounds like I'm discounting all the other actors, but that first year she put us on the map. Yeah, she really did.' Long, 75, portrayed Diane Chambers in the sitcom and earned five Emmy nominations. She took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983. Long also won two Golden Globe Awards for her role. Advertisement This isn't the first time Danson, who played bar owner Sam Malone, has acknowledged his faux pas — and he's pretty certain the actress knows. 8 Ted Danson and Shelley Long onstage at the 2006 TV Land Awards. Getty Images 'Yeah, I've said it enough that yeah,' he said about Long knowing. 'But she may not. Maybe she never listened to anything I've ever said. I say it as a form of compliment, 'cause my God, she is astounding.' At the 2024 Emmys, the cast of 'Cheers' reunited on stage with Danson, Grammer, Perlman, Ratzenberger and Wendt. Advertisement Long and Harrelson were not in attendance. 'I'm sorry Shelley [wasn't there] and Woody was off doing a play in London — which I saw, and he was amazing,' Danson said at the time. 'But it was lovely.' 8 Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Ted Danson as Sam Malone on 'Cheers.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Shelley was Danson's love interest on the sitcom before leaving after Season 5 in 1987. Alley joined the show as Rebecca Howe in Season 6. Rumors of a feud between Danson and Long surfaced for years, but the pair chalked it up to different acting styles. 'I ain't gonna say anything bad about my partner. I mean, my wife and I have terrible arguments sometimes, and they're kind of our business. Our relationship, Shelley's and mine, has included not being happy with each other and being happy with each other,' Danson told People in 1987. 8 Shelley Long. Getty Images Long added that same year, 'Terrible teasing went on in the relationship and outside the relationship, but our energy went into our work, and it paid off.' Advertisement In May, the 'Cheers' family lost another one of their own when Wendt, who played Norm Peterson, died at age 76. Alley had already passed away in December 2022 at 71 after a brief battle with colon cancer. His family rep confirmed the news to The Post, saying Wendt 'died peacefully in his sleep while at home' on May 20. 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' the statement read. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' 8 'Cheers' cast. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement Danson shared his heartfelt sentiments after the news broke. 'I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' a rep for Danson shared with The Post. 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Perlman, 77, who played cocktail waitress Carla Tortelli on the show, also addressed Wendt's sudden death. 'George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him,' she told The Post. 'As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say.' Advertisement 8 Shelley Long, Ted Danson, George Wendt on 'Cheers.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Before the actor's passing, he reunited with his 'Cheers' co-stars, Danson and Harrelson, 63, on an August 2024 episode of their podcast. During the episode, Wendt reminisced on how he landed the role of Norm Peterson on the series. 'My agent called and said, 'You know, honey, they want you to do this 'Cheers,'' he said. ''Now you're not available,' because I had this other show ['Making the Grade'] at Paramount for CBS. Then they go, 'But they want you to come in anyway, and it's really small, though.' I go, 'Oh, okay.'' Advertisement 8 George Wendt, Shelley Long, Ted Danson in the NBC sitcom. Courtesy Everett Collection 'I read it,' he went on, 'and then they decided they were going to try to make it work out where I could do both shows, and then the other show got canceled.' Wendt quickly became a fan favorite, earning six Emmy nominations for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The show's creators Glen Charles, Les Charles and James Burrows shared about the comedian after his death: 'George Wendt was as lovable as the character he played on 'Cheers'. It was the perfect marriage of actor and character.' 'George was a gentleman and a gentle man. Norm was America's favorite barfly, and as the theme song said, everybody knew his name. And shouted it when he walked through the door. We were blessed to have him in our lives.'
