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Laughter Tim Conway ‘gave world will never be replaced,’ says daughter
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- May 17, 2019
Tim Conway, who died May 14 in Los Angeles at age 85, was probably best known for his 11 seasons on TV’s The Carol Burnett Show, where he delighted viewers with outlandish sketch comedy and physical humor.
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Catholic officials want apology for ‘disgraceful’ Saturday Night Live skit
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- Mar 16, 2019
Catholic officials ask for an apology for a comedy sketch comparing supporters of the Catholic Church to fans of R. Kelly.
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People helping people is what attracted actor to ‘God Friended Me’
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- Sep 25, 2018
A professed atheist who podcasts his lack of belief gets a Facebook friend request from God. That’s the premise behind “God Friended Me,” which premieres Sunday, Sept. 30, 8-9 p.m. EDT on CBS.
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‘This Is Us,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ top viewing choices for people of faith
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- Dec 25, 2017
A recent survey showed what people of faith prefer to watch on television. However, it did not break out favorite shows within particular faith groups, so there’s no way of knowing — at least not yet — what Catholics may prefer.
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Cue the religion scholar! Representing faith on the big and small screen
- Church in the US, Religion News Service
- Dec 2, 2017
For television series and documentaries exploring religion, serious religion scholars are needed, but those scholars worry about how what they say will be edited in the final cut.
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Circus performers have a ‘joyful’ vocation, pope says
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Sep 15, 2017
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Italy’s National Association of Traveling Performers, Pope Francis acknowledged that the life of a traveling performer “is not an easy life,” often requiring them to go to places “that don’t always appreciate the social value of this type of show.” He told them, “Do not be discouraged, continue on your path so that our cities and our countries do not lose the taste for this peculiar beauty through your presence, your art, your joy.”
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