30th anniversary of “Club Paradise,” a forgotten comedy lost at sea
“It’s the vacation you’ll never forget, no matter how hard you try.” That’s how the narration in the trailer ends, however, 30 years to the day it’s exactly what everyone did. On paper, the ensemble comedy Club Paradise sounds like an absolute slam dunk. Imagine Oscar-winner Robin Williams, Oscar-honoree Peter O’Toole, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, […]
Tony Rosato, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member passes at 62
Tony Rosato was an Italian-Canadian comedian, actor and voice actor who was a member of both Saturday Night Live and SCTV. He has passed away due to a heart attack at the age of 62. Originally from Naples, Italy, he moved to Canada at age four. Rosato first gained attenion when he joined the cast […]
Joe Flaherty, ‘SCTV’ & ‘Freaks & Geeks’ Star, Dies at 82
Joe Flaherty, the beloved comedian & star of Second City TV & Freaks & Geeks, died late Monday night at the age of 82. Just a little over a month ago, a fundraiser was organized on his behalf by the Comedic Artists Alliance to help raise funds for his recovery with the help his SCTV […]
Second City Family Is Organizing A Fundraiser For “SCTV” Star Joe Flaherty’s Illness
When you think about Second City, Joe Flaherty comes to mind. The beloved comedian was a staple of the show, thanks to his characters such as Count Floyd and Guy Caballero. Younger generations may recognize him from his work on Freaks and Geeks and Happy Gilmore. Sadly, this week we learned that Flaherty’s health has […]