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Sitcom Maestro James Burrows, Co-Creator of Cheers, Dies at 85
entertainment2 months ago

Sitcom Maestro James Burrows, Co-Creator of Cheers, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific TV director who co-created Cheers and directed shows like Taxi and Will & Grace, died at age 85. A pioneering multi-camera director who mentored generations of actors and helmers, Burrows won 11 Emmys and directed hundreds of series. He was celebrated with a Directors Guild of America lifetime achievement award in 2014 and directed every episode of Will & Grace, cementing his status as television’s preeminent sitcom director. He is survived by his second wife, Debbie Easton, and three children from his first marriage.

via Variety|
#cheers#emmys#entertainment
"NYC Drivers and Passengers Face Double-Barrel Fees and Income Concerns Amid Congestion Pricing Rollout"
transportation2 years ago

"NYC Drivers and Passengers Face Double-Barrel Fees and Income Concerns Amid Congestion Pricing Rollout"

New York City taxi passengers have been quietly paying a congestion price fee for years, and now another fee is set to be added this summer, potentially adding over $5 to many rides. Drivers fear their income will suffer as a result. The new fee will be stacked on top of the existing $2.50 congestion fee for yellow cabs and $2.75 fee for app-based car services. The added pressure from multiple layers of fees is concerning for an industry still recovering from the pandemic, with drivers expressing worries about the impact on their livelihoods. Despite the fees, ridesharing company Uber has endorsed the congestion toll proposal, and the MTA has stated that the current fees have raised nearly $1.5 billion for transit upgrades.

via New York Post |
#congestion-pricing#drivers#nyc
Uber Settles $178 Million Lawsuit with Australian Taxi Drivers
business2 years ago

Uber Settles $178 Million Lawsuit with Australian Taxi Drivers

Uber has agreed to pay $178 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Australian taxi operators and drivers, who claimed they lost income when the ride-hailing company entered the country. The class action suit, filed in 2019, accused Uber of breaking laws requiring taxis and hire cars to be licensed. The settlement, Australia's fifth-largest, will compensate more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. Uber stated that it had contributed to state-level taxi compensation schemes since 2018 and considered the proposed settlement as putting legacy issues behind them.

via Reuters|
#australia#business#lawsuit
Tony Danza and Marilu Henner Reflect on Their Relationship on 'The View'
entertainment2 years ago

Tony Danza and Marilu Henner Reflect on Their Relationship on 'The View'

Tony Danza opens up about his past romance with former "Taxi" co-star Marilu Henner during a reunion on "The View." The couple dated while on the show, but eventually broke up. Danza jokingly blames Henner's exceptional memory for their split. The "Taxi" cast often meets up on Zoom calls, but decided to reunite in person for the show's 45th anniversary. Danza went on to marry and divorce twice, while Henner is currently married to her third husband.

via USA TODAY|
#entertainment#hollywood-romance#marilu-henner
'Taxi' cast reunites after 40 years in New York.
entertainment3 years ago

'Taxi' cast reunites after 40 years in New York.

Christopher Lloyd reunited with his Taxi co-stars Tony Danza, Judd Hirsch, and Carol Kane in New York City, nearly 30 years after the show ended. The actors enjoyed an outdoor lunch meeting, and Lloyd also stopped by Danza's new show at the Carlyle Cafe. Taxi followed the employees of a New York City taxi cab company in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which helped launch all of the actors into stardom.

via Daily Mail|
#carol-kane#christopher-lloyd#entertainment