John Sacret Young, a writer, producer, director and author who worked on such series as China Beach, The West Wing and Firefly Lane, has died . He was 75.
A spokesperson for his family said Young died June 3 in L.A.’s Brentwood area after a 10-month battle with brain cancer.
Born on May 24, 1946, Young began his work in TV as a researcher-turned-writer on 1970s NBC anthology series Police Story. He later adapted Philip Caputo’s A Rumor of War into a CBS miniseries, earning his first Writers Guild Award.
For his work as the co-creator, executive producer and showrunner of ABC’s Vietnam War chronicle, China Beach, which examined the experiences of American combat nurses, Young was honored with five Emmy nominations, as well as four WGA noms, claiming the WGA Award for Episodic Drama for the 1990 episode “Souvenirs,” which he also directed. During its four-season run, the series also won numerous other awards,...
A spokesperson for his family said Young died June 3 in L.A.’s Brentwood area after a 10-month battle with brain cancer.
Born on May 24, 1946, Young began his work in TV as a researcher-turned-writer on 1970s NBC anthology series Police Story. He later adapted Philip Caputo’s A Rumor of War into a CBS miniseries, earning his first Writers Guild Award.
For his work as the co-creator, executive producer and showrunner of ABC’s Vietnam War chronicle, China Beach, which examined the experiences of American combat nurses, Young was honored with five Emmy nominations, as well as four WGA noms, claiming the WGA Award for Episodic Drama for the 1990 episode “Souvenirs,” which he also directed. During its four-season run, the series also won numerous other awards,...
- 6/7/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated star of Juno and key player in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, recently made headlines around the world when he came out as transgender and non-binary. The news became a major talking point as Page is one of the highest-profile celebrities to date to announce their transition.
In a statement released on his Instagram account, he said: “The more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive.” This was met with overwhelming support across social media and Netflix even stepped in to say how proud they were, later confirming that they wouldn’t recast Page’s role in The Umbrella Academy (leading to rumors that Vanya will transition as part of the show’s narrative).
Now, insider Daniel Richtman is claiming that Marvel Studios have paid attention to the news as well and,...
In a statement released on his Instagram account, he said: “The more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive.” This was met with overwhelming support across social media and Netflix even stepped in to say how proud they were, later confirming that they wouldn’t recast Page’s role in The Umbrella Academy (leading to rumors that Vanya will transition as part of the show’s narrative).
Now, insider Daniel Richtman is claiming that Marvel Studios have paid attention to the news as well and,...
- 12/12/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
If you’ve listened to any shows in Last Podcast Network’s roster, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the voices of Jackie Zebrowski, Natalie Jean, Holden McNeely, and Jake Young, hosts of Page 7 and Wizard And The Bruiser. Early last month, while the quartet was in Chicago for a live performance, we tested their bonds…...
- 3/4/2020
- by Baraka Kaseko on AUX, shared by Baraka Kaseko to The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
If you’ve listened to any shows in Last Podcast Network’s roster, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the voices of Jackie Zebrowski, Natalie Jean, Holden McNeely, and Jake Young, hosts of Page 7 and Wizard And The Bruiser. After their live performance in Chicago last month, they stopped by The A.V. Club’s studio to…...
- 2/12/2020
- by Baraka Kaseko on AUX, shared by Baraka Kaseko to The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
If you’ve listened to any shows in Last Podcast Network’s roster, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the voices of Jackie Zebrowski, Molly Knefel, Holden McNeely, and Jake Young, hosts of Page 7 and Wizard And The Bruiser. Early last month, while the quartet was in Chicago for a live performance, we invited them to…...
- 2/4/2020
- by Baraka Kaseko and Katie Rife on AUX, shared by Baraka Kaseko to The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
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