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Articles for John Belushi

A superstar comedian’s death, and the tabloid interview that led to criminal charges
1 month ago

A superstar comedian’s death, and the tabloid interview that led to criminal charges

LA Times  

By the time he died in Bungalow 3 at Chateau Marmont at age 33, John Belushi had been hurtling toward disaster for years, in plain view of friends, hangers-on and industry associates. “The story wasn’t gonna fly unless we got the headline, ‘I killed John Belushi,’” Brenna said. We basically partied with her for a week before we got the …

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Jason Reitman always knew Saturday Night Live was a special show. He's now immortalised the very first episode in film
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jason Reitman always knew Saturday Night Live was a special show. He's now immortalised the very first episode in film

ABC  

It's hard to imagine the face of American comedy, or indeed American movies, without Saturday Night Live. Jason Reitman's Saturday Night goes back to the very beginning at New York's Rockefeller Center in 1975, as the first cohort of young stars — including Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner and John Belushi — prepare for the maiden broadcast of an …

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‘The Californians’ and 44 more ‘SNL’ sketches L.A. Times readers love
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘The Californians’ and 44 more ‘SNL’ sketches L.A. Times readers love

LA Times  

After asking celebrities from the world of film and television about their all-time favorite “Saturday Night Live” sketches, we decided to open the question to you, our readers. — Jennifer Bell, 48, Long Beach ‘Bass-O-Matic’ Dan Aykroyd revives his 1976 “Bass-O-Matic” sketch for “SNL’s” 40th anniversary special in 2015. — Allison Cook, 73, Los Angeles “Bab’s Uvula” : This first-season …

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Inside the very first episode of SNL as it returns to air for the 50th season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the very first episode of SNL as it returns to air for the 50th season

Daily Mail  

As the 50th season of Saturday Night Live premieres this weekend, the story of how its very first episode took shape has become a legendary piece of show-business history. The first episode of Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11, 1975 The original cast still remembers the show's debut 50 years later - along with all the madness and chaos …

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Actor Judy Belushi-Pisano, legendary comedian John Belushi's widow, dies at 73
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Judy Belushi-Pisano, legendary comedian John Belushi's widow, dies at 73

Hindustan Times  

Actor and producer Judy Belushi-Pisano has died at the age of 73, her family members said. Actor Judy Belushi-Pisano, legendary comedian John Belushi's widow, dies The Belushi and Pisano families took to Facebook to announce the news via John’s profile. Her unwavering dedication and creative genius alongside Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi gave birth to The Blues Brothers, a timeless …

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Judy Belushi Pisano, actor and widow of John Belushi, dies aged 73
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Judy Belushi Pisano, actor and widow of John Belushi, dies aged 73

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Actor and producer Judy Belushi Pisano, who was also the widow …

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Willem Dafoe to play real-life NBC bigwig in upcoming SNL 1975 origin film starring Kaia Gerber and Finn Wolfhard
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Willem Dafoe to play real-life NBC bigwig in upcoming SNL 1975 origin film starring Kaia Gerber and Finn Wolfhard

Daily Mail  

Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe is joining the ensemble cast of the upcoming SNL 1975 origin film starring Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard and model Kaia Gerber. The film will also explore the behind-the-scenes chaos amongst SNL's original cast of then-young comedians that included: John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtain, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris and Laraine Newman. Oscar-nominated actor Willem …

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Who's who in SNL 1975: See the actors who will portray the iconic Saturday Night Live comedians on the big screen
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Who's who in SNL 1975: See the actors who will portray the iconic Saturday Night Live comedians on the big screen

BBC  

Who's who in SNL 1975: See the actors who will portray the iconic Saturday Night Live comedians on the big screen Getty Images See the cast of Jason Reitman's SNL 1975 movie – who's playing Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase and more in the film version of the very first Saturday Night Live. Cory Michael Smith – Chevy Chase Chevy Chase …

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John Belushi: Remembering America’s most rebellious comic
2 years, 9 months ago

John Belushi: Remembering America’s most rebellious comic

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One skit acted as a kind of Bluto blueprint: entitled “The World’s Most Obnoxious Houseguest”, …

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Cathy Smith, ex-backup singer who spent 15 months in jail for John Belushi’s death, dies at age 73
4 years, 3 months ago

Cathy Smith, ex-backup singer who spent 15 months in jail for John Belushi’s death, dies at age 73

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cathy Smith, the woman best …

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