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Ceremony brought plenty of people of colour to the stage to present, but delivered most of the night’s awards to white stars and creators
A writer who got to know Norm remembers a generous, kind human being who also happened to be the funniest person on earth
During his incredible run as the host of Weekend Update, the late comedian mocked Simpson so often that many believe it led to his firing
“His matter-of-fact delivery leveled you,” late-night host says. “I was always delighted by his bizarre mind and earnest gaze”
Comedian had been privately battling cancer for nearly a decade
An oral history of how the team at Saturday Night Live proved New York City was “open for business” just 18 days after the worst terrorist attack in American history
Pierce — who played Detective William “Bunk” Moreland — and other The Wire actors mourn the loss of Williams
Prolific character actor was also an outspoken political activist
Don Cheadle will narrate the series, which is set in 1968 in Montgomery, Alabama
Four-night limited docuseries will premiere on National Geographic on August 29th
