Newsgasm: Bob Denver Dies; Also, Lots of New York Times Fun.

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By B-Side | Tuesday, September 6, 2005 | 3:55 pm | 4 Comments

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Bob Denver has died. Sad. [AP]
Ten pages of Les Moonves action. What I learned: Julie Chen LOVES Feng Shui! [New York Times. Also, read the recaps at Defamer and Gawker]
Entourage captivates the New York Times. Again. This time more agents are gushing about Ari. Says UTA partner Jay Sures, “When you’re on the inside like we are, good water-cooler television is hard to find.” WELL. Thank god for that! I think Jay Sures just had a TVgasm. [New York Times]
The WB plans to skew older, and according to their new comedies, less funny. [New York Times]
I’ve always felt Danny Bonaduce was a talentless douchebag. Now I can add suicidal onto that description also. When his wife asked for a divorce — on their reality show, mind you — he slit his wrists. Please, people, don’t feed the monster. It’s time for this man to leave the spotlight once and for all. Don’t watch his new show. [New York Times]
The New York Times gets funny and bashes E!, highlighting Tara Reid in particular and her vast knowledge of Greek mythology: “Pericles? Is he the guy that did the thing with the potatoes?” [New York Times]
Wow. This is sad. The Emmys add “Emmy Idol” to the award telecast where stars such as Kristen Bell and William Shatner compete for our hearts by singing classic TV theme songs. This is just wrong. I cannot wait. [Hollywood Reporter]