Son of Ex-Hollywood Agent, Jailed in 3 Murders, Dies by Suicide, D.A. Says

Samuel Haskell, 37, was accused of dismembering his wife and his in-laws. He was the son of Sam Haskell III, an Emmy-winning film producer and veteran talent agent.

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Alf Clausen, Who Gave ‘The Simpsons’ Its Musical Identity, Dies at 84

He created the music for hundreds of episodes over 27 seasons, spanning jazz, rock, blues and musicals. He won two Emmys and was nominated for 28 more.

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Kenneth Walker, 73, Journalist Who Bared Apartheid’s Brutality

He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black Journalists named him journalist of the year.

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Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85

He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies.

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My Red Carpet Quest: A Two-Year Search for Steve

A reporter, after several attempts, managed to pin down the man who makes the celebrated carpet for the Oscars each year.

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Who Makes the Red Carpet? Steve.

Steve Olive, who has worked in the event carpet business for more than three decades, is the man the Academy trusts to get its iconic rug just right.

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Golden Globes Ratings Decline Slightly to 9.3 Million Viewers

The show on Sunday averaged 9.3 million viewers, down from 9.4 million the year before.

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Woody Fraser, Pioneering Producer of Daytime Talk Shows, Dies at 90

He spiced up the format in creating “The Mike Douglas Show” and brought “Good Morning America” to life. But his career ended under a cloud of sexual harassment claims.

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