On the Move—Courteney, Lisa, Wheel and More

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

Courteney Cox is returning to her roots. The former “Friends” star will be part of must-see TV this fall when she appears in a three-episode arc on the hit comedy “Scrubs.” According to Entertainment Weekly, the former “Dirt” actress will play the new Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital. Insiders say Cox’s character is being introduced to “ruffle feathers” on the show. Lisa Ling is also on the move these days. The former “View” co-host and current special correspondent for “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and the National Geographic Channel is adding yet another line to her ever growing resume—“Nightline” … Continue reading →

Merv Griffin: Dead at Age 82

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Libby Pelham

For the kids of today, Merv Griffin is probably just another old guy who did stuff on television. But to someone my age or older, Merv Griffin is a television icon. While Michele reported that the doctors were hoping to upgrade his condition, Merv passed away today at the age of 82 of prostate cancer. Over the years, Mervyn Edward “Merv” Griffin was a talk show host, an entertainer, a pianist, television personality, and television executive. He began his career as a singer (at one point, he formed his own record label, Panda Records) and also appeared in movies and … Continue reading →