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David Lloyd, the extraordinarily prolific, witty sitcom writer, died on Tuesday according to family members.

Lloyd's best-known credit is the "Chuckles Bites the Dust" episode of Mary Tyler Moore , but he wrote so many great episodes of so many shows that it's impossible to list them all.

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 2009 goes to comedian, Bill Cosby. The announcement was made recently by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .

This female executive broke into cable when it was in its infancy and has risen through the ranks not only to launch networks but also to run them.

With her outlandish costumes, heavy make-up and snarling delivery, the character of Mimi Bobeck on "The Drew Carey Show" proved to be a formidable nemesis for.... With her outlandish costumes, heavy make-up and snarling delivery, the character of Mimi Bobeck on "The Drew Carey Show" proved to be a formidable nemesis for the title character.

11 ** Holocaust Education Week specials include documentaries Charging the Rhino, Oscar winner Into the Arms of Strangers, Nov.

Remember Matt LeBlanc? He was one of the stars of "Friends," and the only one to go on to star in a sequel.

Not all lawyers practice law. Some attorneys develop other interests while still in law school.

Dear Mr. Inman: Bob Newhart's last TV series had a plus-size actress who played the town's librarian in a few episodes.

Here at WGN America we love TV... so we want you to think of our Sunday Night Lineup as a celebration of America's most beloved shows.

Bob Newhart presents the best comedy series Emmy to Tina Fey for "30 Rock.'' Among the night's few surprises was Fey's loss as best actress in a comedy to Toni Collette, the star of "United States of Tara.'' ; Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press) One thing you can safely say about Emmy voters: They're consistent.

Neil Patrick Harris, who was terrific as the Tonys host, takes over the Emmys. He also has a supporting-actor nomination and his show is up for best comedy series.

Dale Roe writes about television for the Austin American-Statesman. He's worked at the American-Statesman for 10 years and has written family movie and video game reviews as well as watched lots of TV.

Bob Newhart presents the Outstanding Comedy Series award to actress Tina Fey for "30 Rock" onstage during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Newly-appointed Public Safety Director Anthony B. Cooper is a Bob Newhart fan. He likes to joke that he and his two chiefs are similar to three backwoodsman characters that appeared on the popular 1980s television comedy "Newhart." Cooper likes to quote the trademark phrase of the show's character Larry.

Michael J. Fox , Ellen Burstyn and Bob Newhart have been added to the list of presenters for Sunday's 61st Primetime Emmy Awards show in Los Angeles, CBS said.

Bob Newhart only takes four seconds to return to the stage for his encore at the end of each show.

Michael J. Fox , who won an Emmy last weekend for his guest role on "Rescue Me," will be a presenter at this weekend's big Emmy shindig.

A new crop of A-listers are making their way to this Sunday's Emmy Awards! It's been annouced that Patricia Arquette , David Boreanaz , Jon Cryer , Jennifer Love Hewitt , Rob Lowe , Tracy Morgan , Hayden Panettiere , Bob Newhart , and "How I Met Your Mother"'s Josh Radnor and Cobie Smulders will be presenters at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, ...

A compact, blond comedy player best known for his sitcom work as the self-obsessed yuppie Michael Harris on "Newhart" , and as Tom Hanks' cross-dressing roommate on "Bosom Buddies" , Peter.... A compact, blond comedy player best known for his sitcom work as the self-obsessed yuppie Michael Harris on "Newhart" , and as Tom Hanks' cross-dressing ...