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13 hrs ago | UPI

Willard to guest star on 'Modern Family'

Comic actor Fred Willard will make a guest appearance on the Christmas episode of the U.S. situation comedy "Modern Family," ABC announced.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Television, Modern Family, Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman

Tue Nov 24, 2009

ChartAttack

Live Jockos And Homos All Love Devo

I discovered Devo as a child, like I had with Talking Heads and The Specials, on Saturday Night Live during my musical awakening period in the late '70s and the dawn of the '80s. Devo performed a herky-jerky cover of The Rolling Stones' " Satisfaction" while wearing yellow radiation suits on the 1978 show hosted by Fred Willard.

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Related Topix: New-Wave, Devo, Pop/Rock, The Rolling Stones, Cleveland Metro, Akron Metro, Akron, OH

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Charleston Gazette

W.Va. Music Hall of Fame to induct 3rd class

On Saturday, the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame's third induction ceremony since its debut induction in 2007 will honor the state's most notable musicians, composers and groups, living and dead.

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Related Topix: McDowell County, WV, Theater, Arts, Cross Lanes, WV, Fayette County, WV, Charleston Metro, Entertainment

Thu Nov 19, 2009

MediaPost Publications

Alltel Turns To Humor For Holiday Spots

Everyone loves a heartwarming holiday story, and Alltel is hoping to sate that desire with a trio of holiday commercials employing comedic actor Fred Willard.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, Life, Holidays, Day after Thanksgiving

Wed Nov 18, 2009

TV Squad

Fred Willard checks in to Modern Family

There's an old adage in show business that says something to the effect that casting is half the battle.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Television, Modern Family, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Comedy, Back To You, Music!

Customer Interaction Solutions

Alltel Wireless Ushers in the Holidays with New TV Campaign

Alltel Wireless is kicking off the holiday season with a new TV ad campaign highlighting the continuing saga of Chad and the Sales Guys.

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Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, Everybody Loves Raymond, Comedy

Fri Oct 30, 2009

KansasCity.com

Hulk Hogan, Jim Carrey, Kate Hudson, Natalie Cole, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon,

In this Oct. 3, 2008 file photo, actor and host Fred Willard, right, Gabe, winner of the Top Dog award, center, and Gabe's owner, left, pose backstage during the First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Art Garfunkel, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Phish, Travel, United Kingdom Travel, London, United Kingdom Travel

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Toronto Sun

'The Simpsons' turn 20

Actor Joe Mantegna, who voices Fat Tony, poses at the 20th anniversary party for the television series "The Simpsons" at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, Oct.

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Related Topix: Animated TV, The Simpsons, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Santa Monica, CA, Joe Mantegna, Matt Groening

Sat Oct 10, 2009

The Press-Enterprise

Fred Willard goes the full Elvis in a play opening Saturday in Upland

Fred Willard will assume the full mantle of "The King" when he stars in "Elvis and Juliet" The play, written by his wife Mary, opens at Upland's Grove Theatre on Saturday after runs in Los Angeles and New York.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, Los Angeles Metro, Ted Lange, Burbank, CA

Fri Oct 02, 2009

Time Out Chicago

Things to do this weekend: October 2-4

Right now Chicagoans across the city are looking at each other with stunned expressions and uttering the timeless Fred Willard-in- A Mighty Wind catchphrase "Wha' Happen?" Even those opposed to the games because they're worried about their taxes, their corrupt local government, traffic, too many tourists, visiting parts of the city they've never ...

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, A Mighty Wind, Comedy Movies, Music!, Bus, Hip-Hop, Addison, IL, Events

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Fred Willard to star in Grove Theatre production, 'Elvis and Juliet'

Actor Fred Willard will star in the play, "Elvis and Juliet" at the Grove Theatre for four weekends beginning Oct.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, The Love Boat, Comedy

Fri Sep 18, 2009

Belleville News

Celebrity birthdays

Actor James Gandolfini is 48. Singer Jimmie Rodgers is 76. Actor Robert Blake is 76.

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Related Topix: James Gandolfini, Jimmie Rodgers, Country, Robert Blake Trial, The Human League, Pop/Rock, Holly Robinson Peete, Black Entertainment

Wed Aug 26, 2009

The Orange County Register

City Council proclaims 'Fred Willard Day' for Aug. 27

OC Flyers to honor actor before Thursday game The Orange County Register Comments Recommend FULLERTON - The City Council has proclaimed Aug.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Fullerton, CA, Theater, Arts

Wed Aug 12, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Spawn of Spinal Tap: A beginner's guide to mockumentaries

With the upcoming release of Paper Heart , you've heard about these mockumentaries, and once you look into it, it seems as if they're everywhere.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, This Is Spinal Tap, Music!, Christopher Guest, Bruno, Drama Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Spawn of Spinal Tap: A beginner's guide to mockumentaries

With the upcoming release of Paper Heart , you've heard about these mockumentaries, and once you look into it, it seems as if they're everywhere.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, This Is Spinal Tap, Music!, Christopher Guest, Bruno, Drama Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Tue Aug 11, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Spawn of Spinal Tap: A beginner's guide to mockumentaries

With the upcoming release of Paper Heart , you've heard about these mockumentaries, and once you look into it, it seems as if they're everywhere.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, This Is Spinal Tap, Music!, Christopher Guest, Bruno, Drama Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Spawn of Spinal Tap: A beginner's guide to mockumentaries

With the upcoming release of Paper Heart , you've heard about these mockumentaries, and once you look into it, it seems as if they're everywhere.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, This Is Spinal Tap, Music!, Christopher Guest, Bruno, Drama Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Thu Aug 06, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Spawn of Spinal Tap: A beginner's guide to mockumentaries

With the upcoming release of Paper Heart , you've heard about these mockumentaries, and once you look into it, it seems as if they're everywhere.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, This Is Spinal Tap, Music!, Christopher Guest, Bruno, Drama Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Wed Aug 05, 2009

Film.com

A Beginner's Guide to Mockumentaries

Amanda Mae Meyncke , Aug 04, 2009 With the upcoming release of Paper Heart , you've heard about these mockumentaries, and once you look into it, it seems as if they're everywhere.

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Related Topix: Best in Show, Comedy Movies, Waiting for Guffman, This Is Spinal Tap, Music!, Christopher Guest, Theater, Arts

Mon Jul 27, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

FedEx gets lost in transition of ads to Web

We've been told repeatedly the ad business is changing. No longer do print and television and some outdoor executions suffice for a complete ad campaign.

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Related Topix: Bob Odenkirk, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, The Larry Sanders Show, Chicago, Chicago Metro

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