J.D. Blackwell articles

Hal Linden played the title character on Barney Miller, the sitcom that ran on ABC between 1975–1982. Linden and his co-stars were instrumental in the show that many police officers regarded as the most realistic of the TV cop shows.

The Rotten Tomatoes review aggregator website shows that critics and audiences can view the same film in drastically different ways.

Everyone seems to have a favorite Phil Hartman character. After all, there are so many to choose from: SNL’s Anal Retentive Chef, The Simpsons’ Troy McClure, or even morally reprehensible Bill McNeal from NewsRadio. What we don’t want to think about is Hartman’s sad and untimely end. It seemed to come quite randomly, and as if out of nowhere. But did it really? Let’s follow the facts and see how, with one quick decision, Hartman’s life suddenly seemed destined for a tragic and gruesome conclusion.

With more stints in rehab and encounters with the Grim Reaper than anyone can count (though we’ll try) it’s a wonder that Artie Lange is still fighting.

Wrestler Kurt Angle is a rarity: Before going pro, he won gold at the Olympics. Angle maneuvered his medal-winning status into a pro wrestling wholesome character who liked to drink milk. Sadly, that wasn’t the only substance Angle imbibed.

On the surface, Marlon Brando seemed to have it all: heartbreaker looks, beautiful women, and Hollywood recognition. But behind the glittering facade, Brando was a tormented soul. Haunted by his disappointing past, his personal demons often became his own worst enemy. With his soaring talent, he ensured his legacy, but sadly, nothing could protect him from unforeseen tragedy.