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Hollywood Exclusive - Ask Stacy, July 19 17.JUL.08 DEAR STACY: I would like to know about Michael Learned, formerly of "The Waltons." Is she still acting? I always enjoyed her performances on that show.
The talented writer and performer is best-known to U.S. audiences as Edina Monsoon in TV's hilarious sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous", which Saunders also scripted.
Sundance launches comedy block
Sundance Channel is launching a Sunday-night comedy block, with new series "The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle" serving as an anchor.
Portrait of the artist: Jane Horrocks, actor
'You can't be snobbish about work. Doing TV ads let me take poorly paid stage roles' Interview by Laura Barnett Tuesday June 24, 2008 The Guardian Stage sacrifices ... Jane Horrocks.
French & Saunders head for Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The new comedy show - which could be their last - will run for a strictly limited four-week season from October 15 to November 8, 2008.
Absolutely Fabulous - Absolutely Everything
The Product: It says a lot about our society circa 1994 that Jennifer Saunders' spicy social satire Absolutely Fabulous was considered uber-controversial and brazenly un-PC, almost to the point of being banned.
"Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Everything" - A nine-disc set collects the entire 36-episode, five-season run - plus three specials - featuring Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in the British comedy series ...
It is still absofreakin' fabulous, after all these years, after all the booze, drugs, pills, cigs and venom that Edina and Patsy consumed as fuel for their cruel comedy.
Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Everything We stumbled upon Absolutely Fabulous while channel surfing the CBC late one night early on in the Britcom's first season and were immediately hooked on outrageous ...
A nine-disc set collects the entire 36-episode, five-season run -- plus three specials -- featuring Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in the British comedy series about two outrageously fashion-minded pals ...
Honolulu Lite: Incredible shrinking Charley
In the British comedy "Absolutely Fabulous," there's a great scene where the frumpy Jennifer Saunders character, Edina, frustrated about her weight, tells her mother, "Inside of me is a thin person just ...
Tapping wants role in Saunders comedy
“I'd love to be in one of her comedies. It would be great to be one of the batty old dears in Jam And Jerusalem .”
Stargate actress Amanda Tapping wants to appear in a Jennifer Saunders comedy. The 42-year-old, who plays Colonel Samantha Carter in the sci-fi franchise, said she fancies playing an eccentric old woman. via Digital Spy
New book celebrates Lacroix a la mode
A sketch from 'Christian Lacroix on Fashion' "It's Lacroix, sweetie!" Few people don't know that couture-cry from Edina Monsoon, the crazed, fashion-addicted mother played by Jennifer Saunders on the BBC comedy ... via New York Daily News
“They were very funny. I really liked the film clips in between the sketches.”
HAVE we really been laughing with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders for 30 years? The duo have dusted down some of their most popular sketches and repackaged them as a "greatest hits"-style farewell show. via IcWales
Teenage Kicks, STV, Friday Benidorm, STV, Friday IT REALLY is amazing how far you can go on one hit. via Scotsman.com Living
Dawn and Jen gags becoming Tena penny - French and Saunders review
“You know you want it, darling!”
Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow *** WITH joint and solo careers stretching 30 years behind them, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have become the elder stateswomen of British comedy. via Scotsman.com Living
Celebrity Interviews: French And Saunders Look Back On Eve On Farewell Tour
“We are friends first and foremost and that will never end.”
WITH three decades of comedy hits behind them - from unforgettable sketches to hit sitcoms - French and Saunders have more than earned their "national treasure" status. via The Daily Record
"Coraline," the keenly anticipated debut animated feature from Laika, the Portland-based studio owned by Phil Knight, is still being filmed in our fair city. via Oregonlive.com
Comedy review: French and Saunders
“Why didn't I play her in the show?”
After 30 years, French and Saunders say their goodbyes with a greatest hits tour Stephanie Merritt Sunday March 9, 2008 The Observer French and Saunders: Still Alive Palace Theatre, Manchester; touring So, ... via MediaGuardian.co.uk
“The minute Jen said we're going to do this tour”
British comedy's most celebrated female duo have paired up again for one last tour of duty BY WILLIAM ANDREW SMITH DAWN FRENCH and Jennifer Saunders are sharing comedy communion at St Augustine's Catholic ... via Sunday Herald