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Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell Creative Partner on ‘The A-Team,’ ‘Hunter’ and ‘Wiseguy,’ Dies at 66

· July 3, 2021 ·

The TV writer-producer also worked on 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' 'Riptide,' 'Raven' and more. Frank Lupo, who partnered with Stephen J. Cannell to create such popular 1980s action shows as The A-Team , Hunter and Wiseguy , has died. He was 66. Lupo died Feb. 18 at his home in Florida of causes not related to COVID-19, his sister, Linda Joy Sullivan, said. He also served as a writer and executive producer on the 1993-94 first season of CBS' Walker, Texas Ranger. A native New Yorker, Lupo came to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s and at age 20 was hired by Universal Television, where he met Cannell. After writing episodes of such shows as ABC's Battlestar Galactica and NBC's B.J. and the Bear , he worked with the late Rockford Files creator for the first time in 1981 on the ABC series The Greatest American Hero . He and Cannell then created NBC's The A-Team , which bowed in 1983, starred George Peppard and Mr. T and lasted five seasons; NBC's Hunter , which debuted … [Read more...] about Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell Creative Partner on ‘The A-Team,’ ‘Hunter’ and ‘Wiseguy,’ Dies at 66

Adam West, Straight-Faced Star of TV’s ‘Batman,’ Dies at 88

· October 6, 2017 ·

The actor struggled to find work after the campy superhero series was canceled, but he rebounded with voiceover gigs, including one as the mayor of Quahog on 'Family Guy.' Adam West, the ardent actor who managed to keep his tongue in cheek while wearing the iconic cowl of the Caped Crusader on the classic 1960s series Batman , has died. He was 88. West, who was at the pinnacle of pop culture after Batman debuted in January 1966, only to see his career fall victim to typecasting after the ABC show flamed out, died Friday night in Los Angeles after a short battle with leukemia, a family spokesperson said. West died peacefully surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife, Marcelle, six children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. "Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans' lives. He was and always will be our hero," his family said in a statement. After struggling for years without a steady job, the … [Read more...] about Adam West, Straight-Faced Star of TV’s ‘Batman,’ Dies at 88

Frank Lupo Dies: Creative Partner On ‘The A-Team’, ‘Hunter’ And ‘Wiseguy’ Was 66

· March 7, 2021 ·

Frank Lupo , the partner of Stephen J. Cannell on many popular 1980s action shows, died Feb. 17 at his home in Florida, according to his sister and social media. He was 66-years-old and no cause of death was given. Lupo was part of the creative engine that served up the crime drama television shows The A-Team, Hunter, and Wiseguy. He was also a writer and executive producer on the first season of CBS’ Walker, Texas Ranger. Born in New York City, Lupo met Cannell at Universal Television in Los Angeles. He began as a writer, penning episodes of ABC’s Battlestar Galactica and NBC’s B.J. and the Bear before joining forces with Cannell in 1981 on the ABC series The Greatest American Hero . Lupo and Cannell went on to create NBC’s The A-Team in 1983, NBC’s Hunter in 1984, NBC’s Riptide , which began in 1984, and CBS’ Wiseguy in 1987. They also missed on the Adam West vehicle The Last Precinct , the only sitcom from Stephen J. Cannell Productions . Lupo’s … [Read more...] about Frank Lupo Dies: Creative Partner On ‘The A-Team’, ‘Hunter’ And ‘Wiseguy’ Was 66

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Chadwick Boseman Wins Best Actor

· March 7, 2021 ·

The Sunday stage is set for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards which will be hosted by Taye Diggs and include virtual and in-person details. Deadline will be updating the winners list throughout the night and will be on the scene for the ceremony’s virtual backstage. The Critics Choice awards will see presenters announce winners live from the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica as well as other areas from all over the world. The ceremony will reveal the winners in 20 film categories and 19 television categories. Leading the pack for nominations are Netflix’s Mank and A24’s Minari, which earned 12 and 10 noms, respectively. On the TV side, Ozark and The Crown lead the nominations with six each. Malcolm & Marie and Euphoria star Zendaya will receive the evening’s SeeHer Award. Related Story Critics Choice Winner Donald Sutherland On 'The Undoing' Killer Reveal: "I Always Suspected It was Me" Refresh the list below to get the updated winners list … [Read more...] about Critics Choice Awards 2021: Chadwick Boseman Wins Best Actor

‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-Creator Ken Spears Dead at 82

· September 11, 2020 ·

"Scooby-Doo" co-creator Ken Spears has died ... less than 3 months after his animation partner also passed away. Spears reportedly died Friday after complications related to dementia. His son, Kevin , told Variety, "Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, his story-telling, his loyalty to family, and his strong work ethic." Kevin added, "Ken has not only made a lasting impression on his family, but he has touched the lives of many as co-creator of ‘Scooby-Doo.’ Ken has been a role model for us throughout his life and he will continue to live on in our hearts." As we reported ... Ken's animation partner, Joe Ruby , died of natural causes back in August. Ken and Joe, both of whom worked for the famed Hanna-Barbera Productions, also created the popular series "Dynomutt" and "Jabberjaw." But, undoubtedly they were most famously known for creating 'Scooby.' The popular animated series first aired on CBS in 1969 ... with Joe and Ken writing the first 5 … [Read more...] about ‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-Creator Ken Spears Dead at 82

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