• Richard Herd, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Star Trek’ actor, dies at age 87

    Richard Herd, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Star Trek’ actor, dies at age 87

    “Seinfeld” actor Richard Herd has died at age 87. A rep for Herd told The Wrap that the veteran character actor died of cancer-related causes, surrounded by his family at home in Los Angeles. Herd appeared in 11 episodes of the hit series as Mr. Wilhelm — George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) boss in recurring seasons, …
  • Saturday Night Live emerges from coronavirus ashes — with Tom Hanks hosting from his kitchen

    Saturday Night Live emerges from coronavirus ashes — with Tom Hanks hosting from his kitchen

    “Saturday Night Live” emerged from the pandemic quarantine ashes with a fresh, if unconventional, episode Saturday night — including a cold opening “Zoom” montage with cast members phoning it in from their own kitchens and living rooms. “It’s Saturday Night Live … At Home!” the announcer shouted before introducing, as the evening’s host, actor and …
  • How Larry David turned his Yankees pain into ‘Seinfeld’ gold

    How Larry David turned his Yankees pain into ‘Seinfeld’ gold

    Post sports writer Peter Botte is the author of “The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Yankees” (available in paperback Tuesday), an entry in the popular “Big 50” sports books series. This excerpt is taken from Chapter 49: “George Costanza.” “Ruth. Gehrig. DiMaggio. Mantle … Costanza?” When the greatest sitcom …
  • Larry David has some choice words for ‘idiots’ ignoring CA’s coronavirus lockdown

    Larry David has some choice words for ‘idiots’ ignoring CA’s coronavirus lockdown

    Larry David is urging all the “idiots” in California ignoring the state’s stay-at-home order to take advantage of a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to sit at home and watch TV. The 72-year-old “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator delivered the advice in a public service announcement released through the California governor’s office Tuesday. “I basically want …