Carol Arthur, an actress best known for her several collaborations with Mel Brooks including “Blazing Saddles,” has died, Variety has confirmed. She was 85.
Arthur died on Sunday at the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s Mary Pickford House in Woodland Hills, Calif.
She appeared in the 1974 comedy “Blazing Saddles,” directed by Brooks, as the schoolmistress Harriett Johnson. Arthur also held roles in three more films helmed by Brooks: 1976’s “Silent Movie,” “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” in 1993 and 1995’s “Dracula: Dead and Loving It.”
Born on Aug. 4, 1935 in in Hackensack, N.J., Arthur first met her husband-to-be, actor Dom DeLuise, in 1964 while working on theater productions. The two married a year later and shared three sons: Peter, Michael and David, who all pursued careers in acting as well.
Arthur’s first acting appearances were as herself on 10 episodes of “The Dom DeLuise Show” in 1968 and five episodes of “It Takes Two...
Arthur died on Sunday at the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s Mary Pickford House in Woodland Hills, Calif.
She appeared in the 1974 comedy “Blazing Saddles,” directed by Brooks, as the schoolmistress Harriett Johnson. Arthur also held roles in three more films helmed by Brooks: 1976’s “Silent Movie,” “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” in 1993 and 1995’s “Dracula: Dead and Loving It.”
Born on Aug. 4, 1935 in in Hackensack, N.J., Arthur first met her husband-to-be, actor Dom DeLuise, in 1964 while working on theater productions. The two married a year later and shared three sons: Peter, Michael and David, who all pursued careers in acting as well.
Arthur’s first acting appearances were as herself on 10 episodes of “The Dom DeLuise Show” in 1968 and five episodes of “It Takes Two...
- 11/3/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Carol Arthur, an actress known for appearing in Hot Stuff, Intrepid and Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles and the widow of Dom DeLuise has died. She was 85.
The actress died Sunday at the Mary Pickford House at the Motion Picture & Television Fund senior home in Woodland Hills, the retirement center confirmed.
Born in Hackensack, N.J., in 1935, Arthur kicked off her acting career in 1971 as Christina in David Swift’s television series Arnie. After Making It and Emergency!, came her time as Harriett Johnson in Brooks’ Oscar-nominated comedy Blazing Saddles. In the film, starring Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little, Arthur’s Harriett expresses “extreme displeasure” towards Little’s Sheriff Bart in a strongly worded letter.
“The fact that you have sent him here just goes to prove that you are the leading asshole in the state,” Harriett reads to an approving crowd. She also has a famous line when Little was...
The actress died Sunday at the Mary Pickford House at the Motion Picture & Television Fund senior home in Woodland Hills, the retirement center confirmed.
Born in Hackensack, N.J., in 1935, Arthur kicked off her acting career in 1971 as Christina in David Swift’s television series Arnie. After Making It and Emergency!, came her time as Harriett Johnson in Brooks’ Oscar-nominated comedy Blazing Saddles. In the film, starring Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little, Arthur’s Harriett expresses “extreme displeasure” towards Little’s Sheriff Bart in a strongly worded letter.
“The fact that you have sent him here just goes to prove that you are the leading asshole in the state,” Harriett reads to an approving crowd. She also has a famous line when Little was...
- 11/3/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Margot Robbie, aka 'Harley Quinn' in "Suicide Squad", who signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros. to produce new films, continues to develop the feature, "Mad Love" co-starring Jared Leto, reprising his role as 'The Joker' :
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad', flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant, bleaching her skin and completing her transformation into 'Harley Quinn'.
"The...
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad', flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant, bleaching her skin and completing her transformation into 'Harley Quinn'.
"The...
- 1/16/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Actress Margot Robbie, aka 'Harley Quinn' in "Suicide Squad", has signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros. to produce new films including the developing feature, "The Joker and Harley Quinn", (aka "Mad Love"?) co-starring Jared Leto:
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad', flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant, bleaching her skin and completing her transformation into 'Harley Quinn'.
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad', flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant, bleaching her skin and completing her transformation into 'Harley Quinn'.
- 8/26/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Actress Margot Robbie, aka 'Harley Quinn' in "Suicide Squad", has signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros. to produce new films including the developing feature, "Gotham City Sirens", showcasing more of DC Comics' female 'anti-heroes':
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad' flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant, bleaching her skin and completing her transformation into 'Harley Quinn'.
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad' flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant, bleaching her skin and completing her transformation into 'Harley Quinn'.
- 8/17/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A couple years back, Paramount blew the dust off of Paul Schrader‘s 1980 flick “American Gigolo,” enlisted him as an executive consultant, and started developing a TV series based on the movie. That’s about all the news there’s been about the project since, but it’s heating up again, with a terrific choice for a writer enlisted to get things going.
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Neil Labute (“In The Company Of Men,” “Some Velvet Morning“) has been tapped to put his pen to the project that will be set in the present day, and explore Los Angeles’ culture of “wish fulfillment.” This seems to have a wider and different scope than Steven Soderbergh‘s “The Girlfriend Experience” on Starz!
Continue reading Neil Labute Gets Between The Sheets To Write ‘American Gigolo’ TV Series at The Playlist.
Read More: Max Landis To Write And Direct Remake Of John Landis’ ‘An American Werewolf In London’
Neil Labute (“In The Company Of Men,” “Some Velvet Morning“) has been tapped to put his pen to the project that will be set in the present day, and explore Los Angeles’ culture of “wish fulfillment.” This seems to have a wider and different scope than Steven Soderbergh‘s “The Girlfriend Experience” on Starz!
Continue reading Neil Labute Gets Between The Sheets To Write ‘American Gigolo’ TV Series at The Playlist.
- 11/8/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
According to reports, actress Margot Robbie, who 'nailed' playing the character 'Harley Quinn' in "Suicide Squad", has signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros. to develop/produce new films including the fast-tracking of a "Harley Quinn" solo feature, that will include more of DC Comics' female 'super-villains':
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting on screen in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad' flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant,...
'Harleen Frances Quinzel' aka 'Harley Quinn' was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, debuting on screen in "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992).
The character later appeared in DC Comics' "Batman" comic books, debuting in "The Batman Adventures" #12 (1993)
"...in 'Suicide Squad' flashbacks reveal that psychiatrist 'Dr. Harleen Quinzel' fell in love with the psychopathic supervillain 'Joker', during his time as her patient at 'Arkham Asylum'.
"Joker manages to convince Dr. Quinzel to free him, and after his men take over the asylum, he gives her electroshock therapy.
"Quinzel then willingly jumps into chemicals that created Joker, at the 'Ace Chemicals' plant,...
- 9/17/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“Scopophilia” is a Greek term that is defined as “pleasure to be derived from watching.” Understandably, it’s a term that some academics have employed when discussing what it means to depict sex onscreen. There have been plenty of sex scenes in the history of cinema – some charged with erotic fantasy, some gritty and naturalistic, […]
The post Video Essay Gets Between The Sheets And Looks At The Science Of Movie Sex Scenes appeared first on The Playlist.
The post Video Essay Gets Between The Sheets And Looks At The Science Of Movie Sex Scenes appeared first on The Playlist.
- 8/26/2016
- by Nicholas Laskin
- The Playlist
What happens in Nanda Parbat stays in Nanda Parbat — or does it?
On Wednesday’s Arrow, Oliver and Felicity consummated their relationship, but the brief moment of romance was cut short as they said their goodbyes.
RelatedMay Sweeps/Finale Preview! Get 100+ Spoilers, Exclusive Photos From Your Fave Shows’ Season-Ending Episodes
In exchange for using the Lazarus Pits to save Thea’s life, Oliver assumed his position as the Heir to the Demon — despite Felicity’s hilarious attempt to drug and sneak him out of Nanda Parbat. Although they eventually bid farewell to each other, the pair won’t be separated...
On Wednesday’s Arrow, Oliver and Felicity consummated their relationship, but the brief moment of romance was cut short as they said their goodbyes.
RelatedMay Sweeps/Finale Preview! Get 100+ Spoilers, Exclusive Photos From Your Fave Shows’ Season-Ending Episodes
In exchange for using the Lazarus Pits to save Thea’s life, Oliver assumed his position as the Heir to the Demon — despite Felicity’s hilarious attempt to drug and sneak him out of Nanda Parbat. Although they eventually bid farewell to each other, the pair won’t be separated...
- 4/23/2015
- TVLine.com
[Brightcove "4079294668001" "" "" "auto"] Sorry, Canadian fans! Chris Brown will not be performing north of the border anytime soon. The singer announced via Twitter on Tuesday that the Canadian government denied him entry just before his shows in Montreal and Toronto. "The good people of the Canadian government wouldn't allow me entry. I'll be back this summer and will hopefully see all my Canadian fans!" the Fan of a Fan artist Tweeted on Tuesday. The singer's ban was due to "immigration issues," tour promoter Live Nation said in a statement. The 25-year-old was scheduled to take the stage alongside Trey Songz and Tyga at...
- 2/25/2015
- by Jacqueline Andriakos, @jandriakos
- PEOPLE.com
Sorry, Canadian fans! Chris Brown will not be performing north of the border anytime soon. The singer announced via Twitter on Tuesday that the Canadian government denied him entry just before his shows in Montreal and Toronto. "The good people of the Canadian government wouldn't allow me entry. I'll be back this summer and will hopefully see all my Canadian fans!" the Fan of a Fan artist Tweeted on Tuesday. The singer's ban was due to "immigration issues," tour promoter Live Nation said in a statement. The 25-year-old was scheduled to take the stage alongside Trey Songz and Tyga at...
- 2/25/2015
- by Jacqueline Andriakos, @jandriakos
- PEOPLE.com
Now that's the way to make a statement at Fashion Week! Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran turned heads at the Michael Costello fashion show in New York City on Tuesday, sporting matching fur coats as they sat in the front row. The "Loyal" singer paired his furry topper with black leather pants, a gray hoodie and white Timbaland boots, while his on-again girlfriend rocked olive pants, a crop top and black open-toe stilettos. We know it's cold in the Big Apple, but aren't these giant furs a little much?! It's pretty hard to keep up with the couple's relationship status, but for right now, things seem to be going well. Brown recently posted a Pda pic with his lady on Instagram, writing, "NY NY!" Not only is Chris in NYC for the runway shows, but he also hit the stage at Barclays Center on Monday as part of his "Between the Sheets" tour.
- 2/18/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Chris Brown is staying put in California—for now, at least. The 25-year-old "Autumn Leaves" rapper announced Monday that he is being forced to postpone his Between the Sheets tour with Trey Songz and Tyga, which was scheduled to kick off Tuesday at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Va. The 26-city tour would have taken the trio across North America, with stops in Atlanta, Brooklyn, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Toronto and Washington, D.C., among other places. The final concert was scheduled to take place on March 8 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Brown broke the news to his fans via Instagram. "I would first like to apologize to all the fans and people who have...
- 1/27/2015
- E! Online
Warning: The following contains spoilers from Monday’s episode of Jane the Virgin.
On Monday night’s Jane the Virgin, the titular heroine broke one man’s heart while giving another hope for the future.
The hour began with an adorable, hilarious flashback to how Jane and Michael met. But by the episode’s end, the two were done, with Jane ending their engagement because of his lies, and more importantly, because something had changed. That something? Rafael declaring his feelings for her, leading to an epic, telenovela-style kiss.
“When I first left Michael on the show, I was literally devastated,...
On Monday night’s Jane the Virgin, the titular heroine broke one man’s heart while giving another hope for the future.
The hour began with an adorable, hilarious flashback to how Jane and Michael met. But by the episode’s end, the two were done, with Jane ending their engagement because of his lies, and more importantly, because something had changed. That something? Rafael declaring his feelings for her, leading to an epic, telenovela-style kiss.
“When I first left Michael on the show, I was literally devastated,...
- 11/18/2014
- TVLine.com
Tyga wasn't letting a run-in with police ruin his day. As we previously reported, the rapper didn't make it to the performance portion of the Between the Sheets tour announcement yesterday with Chris Brown and Trey Songz at the House of Blues because he was stopped by cops in L.A. Even so, the maybe-boyfriend of Kylie Jenner made it just in time for some press interviews. "I'm good," he told me. "I'm fine. I'm here." Brown cracked, "He was rushing to get here." Tyga slipped in a side door as fans were leaving the event with only a couple of people catching a glimpse of him. "Tyga, Tyga," one young woman shouted. "Can I get a...
- 11/11/2014
- E! Online
Someone was tardy for the party. Rapper Tyga was leaving South Central Los Angeles after shooting a music video this afternoon when he was pulled over at approximately 4:30 p.m. by school police while driving a white Bentley for unsafe lane changes and unsafe speed, E! News learns. Tyga was cited for the violations and released by the school police. The Los Angeles Police Department also assisted in the traffic stop. His bodyguard was taken into custody on a weapons violation. The 24-year-old was on his way to an event at the House of Blues in L.A. (which was also livestreamed) featuring Chris Brown and Trey Songz to announce their collaborative tour Between the Sheets. Because of Tyga's...
- 11/11/2014
- E! Online
If The 100‘s new warrior queen Indra looks familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen her before — a lot.
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Just three months ago, Adina Porter was wigging out as True Blood‘s Lettie-Mae Daniels; prior to that, she was standing by Will’s side on The Newsroom as Kendra James. Now, the self-proclaimed “chameleon” is relishing her wildest role yet.
“I’m very much enjoying being physical, badass and fierce,” Porter tells TVLine. “I can’t help but strut in the outfit that I get to wear as Indra.
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Just three months ago, Adina Porter was wigging out as True Blood‘s Lettie-Mae Daniels; prior to that, she was standing by Will’s side on The Newsroom as Kendra James. Now, the self-proclaimed “chameleon” is relishing her wildest role yet.
“I’m very much enjoying being physical, badass and fierce,” Porter tells TVLine. “I can’t help but strut in the outfit that I get to wear as Indra.
- 11/5/2014
- TVLine.com
Tonight at 8/7, The CW’s Arrow will reveal “The Secret Origin of Felicity Smoak,” as the superhero drama delves into the quippy computer whiz’s complicated past.
TVLine grabbed a few minutes this week with Emily Bett Rickards (right after she had filmed a “draining,” “sad moment” for Felicity, hmm) to preview this long-awaited deep-dive, reflect on the “Olicity” break-up and tease the big Arrow/Flash crossover event.
Tvline | Who do you think anticipated this episode more, you or your fans?
Oh, me. Me. Yeah. I mean, the fans of the show have been anticipating it more since I’ve filmed it,...
TVLine grabbed a few minutes this week with Emily Bett Rickards (right after she had filmed a “draining,” “sad moment” for Felicity, hmm) to preview this long-awaited deep-dive, reflect on the “Olicity” break-up and tease the big Arrow/Flash crossover event.
Tvline | Who do you think anticipated this episode more, you or your fans?
Oh, me. Me. Yeah. I mean, the fans of the show have been anticipating it more since I’ve filmed it,...
- 11/5/2014
- TVLine.com
Enzo may be chained up in Tripp’s vampire torture chamber, but as you’ll see in TVLine’s exclusive clip from Thursday’s Vampire Diaries (The CW, 8/7c), he’s far from powerless.
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In the clip, Matt pays Enzo a sassy little visit, going so far as to tease him by dropping some blood on the floor. That’s when Enzo wipes the smirk right off Blue-Blue’s face:
“What do you think would happen if I were to tell your boss about known vampires and their [gestures as Matt] groupies?...
Related Vampire Diaries Newcomer Talks Jo’s Dark Past, Bright Future With Alaric
In the clip, Matt pays Enzo a sassy little visit, going so far as to tease him by dropping some blood on the floor. That’s when Enzo wipes the smirk right off Blue-Blue’s face:
“What do you think would happen if I were to tell your boss about known vampires and their [gestures as Matt] groupies?...
- 11/5/2014
- TVLine.com
Pregnant or not, here she comes!
Dr. Zoe Hart, along with the rest of the BlueBell gang, will return for Hart of Dixie‘s 10-episode fourth season on Friday, Jan. 9, at 8/7c, The CW announced Tuesday.
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As for whether or not Rachel Bilson’s titular character will have a bun in the oven this season, that remains a mystery… for now.
“[Dixie creator] Leila Gerstein is planning to have a pregnancy eventually happen to the character of Zoe Hart,” CW President Mark Pedowitz told reporters back in July. (Key word: “eventually.
Dr. Zoe Hart, along with the rest of the BlueBell gang, will return for Hart of Dixie‘s 10-episode fourth season on Friday, Jan. 9, at 8/7c, The CW announced Tuesday.
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As for whether or not Rachel Bilson’s titular character will have a bun in the oven this season, that remains a mystery… for now.
“[Dixie creator] Leila Gerstein is planning to have a pregnancy eventually happen to the character of Zoe Hart,” CW President Mark Pedowitz told reporters back in July. (Key word: “eventually.
- 11/4/2014
- TVLine.com
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