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with her mother, where she spent the remainder of her teenage years. One of Remini's early television roles was on "Who's the Boss?" as Charlie Briscoe, which led to a spin-off series entitled "Living Dolls", in which Remini starred with Halle Berry. The show premiered in late 1989 and ran for 12 episodes before being canceled. In 1991, Remini had a supporting role on the short-lived ABC comedy "The Man in the Family". She then had recurring roles on "Saved by the Bell", where she played Stacey Carosi, and on "Evening Shade" as Daisy, the girlfriend of Taylor Newton (Jay
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with her mother, where she spent the remainder of her teenage years. One of Remini's early television roles was on "Who's the Boss?" as Charlie Briscoe, which led to a spin-off series entitled "Living Dolls", in which Remini starred with Halle Berry. The show premiered in late 1989 and ran for 12 episodes before being canceled. In 1991, Remini had a supporting role on the short-lived ABC comedy "The Man in the Family". She then had recurring roles on "Saved by the Bell", where she played Stacey Carosi, and on "Evening Shade" as Daisy, the girlfriend of Taylor Newton (Jay
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2014, and substantially exceeded the 1.65 million who watched the premiere of HBO's Scientology documentary film "Going Clear" in March 2015. The ratings for the subsequent episodes were lower but held steady at between 1.4 and 0.9 million viewers. The second season's first two episodes produced ratings of 1.4 million viewers, down from the first season, but reflecting August's typically lower number of viewers. Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is a documentary series that investigates the Church of Scientology through the experiences of the American actress Leah Remini and other former members. She
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Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is a documentary series that investigates the Church of Scientology through the experiences of the American actress Leah Remini and other former members. She was a follower of Scientology between 1979, when she joined at the age of nine alongside her parents, and 2013, when she left under acrimonious circumstances. She subsequently became an outspoken critic of Scientology and published a bestselling memoir, "", in 2015. The show's first season was aired by A&E in seven regular and three special episodes commencing November 29, 2016. It received positive
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Leah Remini: It's All Relative Leah Remini: It's All Relative is an American reality television series starring Leah Remini. The series premiered on July 10, 2014, and airs on TLC. It follows Remini's day-to-day life as she takes on the roles of mother, wife, and friend. In March 2015, TLC renewed the show for a second season. The 14-episode season began in July 2015. In 2016 Leah Remini announced on her social page that the show would not return for a third season. However, in September 2017, she revealed that she might be interested in doing another season. Melissa Camacho
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of Common Sense Media gave the show 3 out of 5 stars. Leah Remini: It's All Relative Leah Remini: It's All Relative is an American reality television series starring Leah Remini. The series premiered on July 10, 2014, and airs on TLC. It follows Remini's day-to-day life as she takes on the roles of mother, wife, and friend. In March 2015, TLC renewed the show for a second season. The 14-episode season began in July 2015. In 2016 Leah Remini announced on her social page that the show would not return for a third season. However, in September 2017, she
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It premiered on TLC on July 10, 2014. According to Remini, the purpose of the show is to highlight the fact that she's a normal person just like everyone else and that celebrity doesn't change that. Remini developed an eight-episode series for A&E focusing on ex-Scientologists speaking candidly about their experiences entitled "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath". The show premiered November 29, 2016. In a statement released by the network Leah said: In early 2017, Remini returned to acting and was announced as one of the leads in NBC's sitcom "What About Barb?", a gender-swapped version of the 1991
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the hopes she could testify that Miscavige has vast influence over the operations of the church and had to have known about the alleged harassment. Remini released her memoir "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology" on November 3, 2015. In a 2015 interview with "People" magazine, Remini stated that she was embracing Catholicism and found comfort in the religion's practices, contrasting her experiences with Scientology. Leah Remini Leah Marie Remini (; born June 15, 1970) is an American actress, author, former Scientologist and anti-Scientology activist. She starred as Carrie Heffernan on the long-running CBS comedy series "The King of Queens" (1998–2007)
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on the show. That being said, my only wish is that Leah would just stop all this negative, unprofessional and childish behavior. It's been seven months. It's time to move on. Leah is a very talented actress and I only wish her happiness and success. I know that better things are to come if she can just get beyond this negativity." Remini tweeted a challenge to Osbourne to establish in a court of law what statements she (Remini) had made that were untrue. While co-hosting "The Talk", Remini turned down various parts on situation comedies, stating that any new role
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Leah Remini Leah Marie Remini (; born June 15, 1970) is an American actress, author, former Scientologist and anti-Scientology activist. She starred as Carrie Heffernan on the long-running CBS comedy series "The King of Queens" (1998–2007) and later co-hosted "The Talk" in 2010–11. Since 2016 she has co-produced and hosted the Emmy Award–winning A&E documentary series "". Raised as a member of the Church of Scientology from childhood, Remini left the organization in 2013 and began public criticism of Scientology. Two years later, she released "", her memoir about her experience with Scientology and reasons for leaving it. In 2016,
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in Brooklyn, New York City, to Vicki Marshall, a schoolteacher, and George Remini, who owned an asbestos removal company. Her mother is of Austrian-Jewish descent, while her father has Sicilian ancestry. Remini has a brother, Michael, an older sister named Nicole and four half-sisters: Christine, Stephanie,—who died of cancer in 2013— Elizabeth, and Shannon. She was baptized Roman Catholic and raised in the Catholic tradition during her early childhood; when she was nine years old, her mother joined the Church of Scientology, and Remini was thereafter raised as a Scientologist. At thirteen years old, Remini moved to Los Angeles, California,
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Paul Haggis, who had previously been the most famous person to publicly disavow Scientology, wrote an open letter, published by "The Hollywood Reporter", thanking Remini for standing by him after he left the Church and praised her "enormous amount of integrity and compassion". In August 2013, it was disclosed that Remini had filed a missing person report with the Los Angeles Police Department concerning Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, who had not been seen in public since 2007. After the report was filed, the Los Angeles Police Department looked into the matter, met with and spoke
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View" and seeks to address motherhood and contemporary issues. Remini drew criticism within the first week of the show's debut, accused of being too loud, brash, and obtrusive. It was stated on one episode that she had received a significant amount of negative Twitter feedback on this subject. Remini addressed the issue, stating she refused to change who she is and asserting that thousands of fans like her for who she is. Her co-hosts supported her response. A refusal to disclose why Remini and Peete were fired brought on a great deal of criticism of the show and protests from
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with her before closing the investigation and stating Remini's report was "unfounded". The Church said in a statement that the whole affair was simply harassment and a publicity stunt for Remini. In October 2013, it was reported that Remini had been subpoenaed to testify in a Comal County, Texas, lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader David Miscavige, regarding acts of alleged harassment and surveillance against the wife of a former member, Monique Rathbun (who was married to ex-Scientology executive Mark Rathbun). Rathbun's attorney, Ray Jeffery, says he wants Remini, a former Scientologist, to give a deposition in
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and Peete why they were let go, rhetorically stating, "Why should we call them to discuss?" In March 2012, a heavily publicized Twitter dispute ignited between Remini and Osbourne when Remini fired back at Osbourne for her comments on "The Howard Stern Show". In response to questions from her Twitter followers, Remini tweeted: In response, Osbourne tweeted, "I had absolutely nothing to do with her departure from the show and have no idea why she continues to take to Twitter to spread this false gossip." Leah knows that I have never been in the position to hire or fire anyone
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a Church investigation into her family. During a September 9, 2013, appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", Remini discussed her departure from the Church and the loss of friends who are still in the Church and, according to Remini, are not permitted to have contact with her. Following her departure from the Church, she publicly expressed her appreciation for those who supported her departure. Remini's sister, Nicole, who had earlier left the Church herself, revealed that the rest of their family left the Church along with her to avoid being split up by the Church's disconnection policy. Writer and director
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made the show worse. Despite the division, both Hayes and Remini spoke highly of each other. Remini stated that, before Hayes' firing, she was looking forward to working with her again; Hayes (who has mostly remained silent over the firing so far) asked fans to not place blame on Remini. It has been rumored and hinted at that the addition of co-star Leah Remini was an attempt to save the show from cancellation. Many suggested this theory is due not only to their chemistry and ability to play off one another well, but also to capitalize on their successful run
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Tom Bergeron also returned to his hosting duties this week; the episode was dedicated to the memory of his father, Raymond, who died earlier in the day. "Individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Julianne Hough, Olivia Newton-John, Bruno Tonioli." Couples performed one unlearned dance that paid tribute to iconic dance performances from films and music videos; Leah Remini filled in for Erin Andrews. Couples performed one unlearned dance and a team dance to Halloween themes and songs; Leah Remini once again filled in for
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reviews from critics, recorded A&E's best premiere ratings since 2014 and maintained a consistently high viewership for subsequent episodes. The first season garnered two Emmy nominations, scoring one win. The series was renewed for a second season of ten regular and four special episodes commencing August 15, 2017. The Church of Scientology was extremely critical of Remini and the show and established a website attacking the show, its presenters and many of the interviewees. In each 43-minute episode, Remini along with co-host Mike Rinder investigate what A&E calls "shocking stories of abuse, heartbreak and harassment experienced by those who have
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"Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath", in the category of Outstanding Informational Series or Special, as well as a TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming. Saidman and Holzman developed the high-profile Scientology series with actress Leah Remini after Saidman heard that Remini and her agents were interested in producing a documentary about her experience in the Church of Scientology. In 2018, Saidman was named President of Industrial Media, following CORE Media Group’s acquisition of The Intellectual Property Corporation. Aaron Saidman Aaron Saidman (born December 11, 1974) is an American creator-developer, documentary filmmaker and television producer known for creating
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Lopez" sitcom. Remini and Holly Robinson Peete appeared on "The Young and the Restless" on July 28, 2011. In October 2011, Remini signed a talent development deal at ABC and ABC Studios that required the network and the studio to develop a comedy project for Remini to star in and produce. In March 2012, it was announced that Remini would star in an ABC comedy "Family Tools", a remake of the UK comedy series "White Van Man". The series premiered on May 1, 2013, and was not renewed owing to low ratings, ending its run on July 10, 2013. Remini
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Fiction", by Taylor Swift. In 2017, Zackham wrote and produced "Second Act" for STX Entertainment. In October 2017, Leah Remini, Annaleigh Ashford, Vanessa Hudgens, Dan Bucatinsky and Freddie Stroma joined the cast of the film.Starring Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Milo Ventimiglia, Leah Remini, Treat Williams, Annaleigh Ashford, and Charlyne Yi. The film was directed by Peter Segal and will be released over Thanksgiving, 2018. Zackham is the creator and executive producer of the FX drama series "Lights Out", about a former heavyweight champion facing bankruptcy and Alzheimer's disease. He wrote "Riverside", a 2007 television pilot, a coming of age semi-autobiographical
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R. Ferguson). Remini then appeared in two more short-lived series, "First Time Out" (1995) and "Fired Up" (1997–98). In 1993, she appeared on "Cheers" as Serafina, the daughter of Carla and Nick Tortelli (Rhea Perlman and Dan Hedaya). In 1994, Remini auditioned for the role of Monica Geller on "Friends", but the role went to Courteney Cox. Remini later appeared in the 1995 "Friends" episode "The One with the Birth" in which she played a pregnant woman. In 1998, Remini landed the role of Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens". The series was successful, and ran
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the book of a similar title by Lawrence Wright. Along with Leah Remini, Rinder co-hosts the A&E documentary series "". In March 2018, Taryn Teutsch, daughter of Mike Rinder, made allegations of domestic abuse against her father on the blog Justice4Mom.org. Taryn accused Rinder of assaulting her mother, Cathy Bernardini, and has called for his termination from the show "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath". Rinder lived in Denver, Colorado until 2009. According to his blog, he has since lived in Palm Harbor, Florida with his wife and son. Mike Rinder Michael John Rinder (; born 10 April 1955) is
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fund the now-defunct New Village Leadership Academy, a private elementary school located in Calabasas, California. The school employed teachers dedicated to Scientology and featured controversial methodologies like Study Technology, created by Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. The couple have denied claims that they are themselves Scientologists, although in 2017 actress and former Scientologist Leah Remini has stated that Pinkett Smith is a member of the Church. In October 2018, Leah Remini and Jada Smith cleared their differences on the Red Table Talk Show. Jada Pinkett Smith Jada Koren Pinkett Smith (; born September 18, 1971) is an American
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Frank Oz comedy "What About Bob?". She portrayed Suzanne, a renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author. Ultimately, NBC passed on the project and it wasn't picked up to series. In March 2017, it was announced Remini would reunite with Kevin James on the season finale of "Kevin Can Wait". In June 2017, it was announced Remini was upped to a series regular beginning with season two. Remini was a co-host on "The Talk", a CBS talk show which premiered October 18, 2010. Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Holly Robinson Peete, and Sharon Osbourne were her co-hosts. The show is similar to "The
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competed on season 17 of "Dancing with the Stars", in which she was partnered with professional dancer Tony Dovolani. The couple made it to the 10th week of competition and reached 5th place. Remini later returned in season 19 as a guest co-host on week 6. She returned as guest co-host on season 21 during weeks 6 and 7. In 2013, Remini joined the cast of the TV Land comedy "The Exes", filling a recurring role starting in season three. Remini and her husband Angelo starred in a reality television series titled "". The show focuses on Remini's family life.
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Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Psychiatry: An Industry of Death is a museum in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, as well as several touring exhibitions. It is owned and operated by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), an anti-psychiatry organization founded by the Church of Scientology and psychiatrist Thomas Szasz. The museum is located at 6616 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California and entry to the museum is free. The opening event on December 17, 2005 was attended by well-known Scientologists, including Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Jenna Elfman, Danny Masterson, Giovanni Ribisi, Leah Remini, Catherine Bell, and Anne Archer.
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as Leah Remini. Remini spoke about her split from the Church, saying that she still has friends within the organization who she is no longer able to speak to. Much of the controversy surrounding Scientology stems from the criminal convictions of core members of the Scientology organization. In 1978, a number of Scientologists, including L. Ron Hubbard's wife Mary Sue Hubbard (who was second in command in the organization at the time), were convicted of perpetrating what was at the time the largest incident of domestic espionage in the history of the United States, called "Operation Snow White". This involved
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left the church and spoken publicly about their experiences". She interviews former members of the church who describe their experiences with Scientology and how they have continued to be affected by it even after leaving. She also speaks with a number of former high-ranking church officials who explain the background to the church's policies and organization, and how this relates to the experiences of ex-members. In a statement issued by A&E, Remini explained the purpose of her series. She said that she hoped to "shed light on information that makes the world aware of what is really going on and
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the Crime & Investigation Network (South East Asia) commencing April 2017. The second season contained ten regular and four special episodes, broadcasting on Tuesday nights commencing August 15, 2017. On March 14, 2018 A&E announced that the series would return for a third season. On November 13, 2018, A&E aired a special two-hour episode titled "Scientology and the Aftermath: The Jehovah's Witnesses" in which Remini and Rinder investigate the similarities between Jehovah's Witnesses and Scientology, followed by a second special episode about the "Emotional Aftermath" of Scientology on Leah and Mike's families, broadcast November 18, 2018. The third season will
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the stars' fans. While there was much speculation that their former "Talk" co-host, Julie Chen, had involvement in the decision, as she is married to former CBS President/CEO Leslie Moonves, it was Sharon Osbourne who stated, regarding their dismissals, in December 2011 on "The Howard Stern Show": "Some people don't really know who they are. And you have to know who you are when you're in something like this. You can't pretend to be something you're not. You have to know your brand. You can't be all things to everyone." Osbourne replied to criticism about the refusal to inform Remini
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she followed up her memoir with an Emmy Award–winning documentary television series on the A&E network, "", to highlight other former Scientologists' experiences. After a successful first season, the series was renewed by A&E, and the second season debuted in late summer 2017. On March 14, 2018, A&E announced that the series would return for a third season. Since May 2017, Remini has also starred in the 2016 television sitcom "Kevin Can Wait" as Vanessa Cellucci, alongside Kevin James, her former co-star on "The King of Queens"; this was later cancelled after two seasons. Remini was born June 15, 1970,
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for nine seasons from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007. During her time on the show, she had a supporting role in the comedy film "Old School" (2003). Remini also starred in her own reality show, which aired on VH1. Since "The King of Queens" ended, Remini has starred in nine-episode webisodes of "In the Motherhood", along with Chelsea Handler and Jenny McCarthy. She has made two guest appearances on "Chelsea Lately". On December 15, 2009, Remini appeared as Carrie Heffernan on "Lopez Tonight", with George Lopez as Doug Heffernan in an episode reuniting the cast of the "George
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show starred Leah Remini, Michael Learned, and Halle Berry. The show featured Remini, who had appeared in two "Who's the Boss"? episodes as a friend of Samantha's, as a homeless model taken under the wing of an agent played by Learned. In those same "Who's the Boss?" episodes, Jonathan Ward played Learned's son Rick; in the "Living Dolls" series, David Moscow took over the role. Several versions of "Who's the Boss?" have been produced for foreign television markets. Some are dubbed and others are remakes. In many cases the names of the lead characters were changed: Who's the Boss? Who's
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encourages others to speak up so the abuses can be ended forever. I hope that people who have left now feel they have a safe place to go. I hope others who have also experienced abuses will come forward and help us to do something about it." As part of the pre-broadcast publicity, Remini hosted an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit in which she explained her views on Scientology and discussed the show. It received nearly 20,000 comments and prompted two similarly-themed special episodes to be added to the show's schedule in December 2016 and January 2017. The series was
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she offended people" and that she "did not condone genital mutilation". Osbourne's co-hosts on "The Talk", Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete were released from their contracts in 2011. Osbourne spoke of their dismissals in December 2011 on "The Howard Stern Show", stating: "Some people don't really know who they are, and you have to know who you are when you're in something like this. You can't pretend to be something you're not. You have to know your brand. You can't be all things to everyone." Remini later protested her dismissal and leveled accusations aimed at Osbourne through a series
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would make her feel as if she were cheating on Doug Heffernan, her character's husband on "The King of Queens". She added that she needs to spend more time with her child and family. Remini met actor Angelo Pagán at a Cuban restaurant in 1996. He has three sons from previous relationships. They were married on July 19, 2003. Their daughter, Sofia, was born on June 16, 2004, one day after Remini's 34th birthday. Remini was a member of the Church of Scientology from the age of nine. In December 2005, she helped the Citizens Commission on Human Rights to
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promote the gala opening of the "" museum on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Responding to criticism of Scientology during an interview on CNN: In July 2013, Remini left the Church of Scientology, owing to policies that forbid members from questioning the management of church leader David Miscavige, which she believed was corrupt; the reported abuse of members of its Sea Org religious order; its policy of "disconnection"; and its practice of branding those who have left the church of their own accord as "Suppressive Persons". According to former high-ranking Sea Org member Mike Rinder, Remini's problems with the Church began
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the 69th Emmy Awards, and was also nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction Program (Single or Multi-Camera). The show was also awarded Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming at the 33rd TCA Awards. The Church of Scientology was critical of the series. Prior to broadcast, it issued a 530-word statement attacking Remini. The church's statement alleged that she was spreading lies about the Church of Scientology along with claims that former Scientologists who participate in the show were kicked out. It established a website dedicated to attempting to discredit the series, and its lawyers also sought to force A&E
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announced Adam Sandler would also guest star. In March 2017, it was announced James' former "King of Queens" co-star Leah Remini would guest star in the first season's final two episodes. In June 2017, Remini was upped to a series regular starting with Season 2; shortly after, it was announced that Erinn Hayes would not be returning for the show's second season. Sources cited in a "Variety" article confirmed that Remini would be returning as Detective Vanessa Cellucci, the character she portrayed in the first-season finale, and that Hayes' dismissal was for creative reasons and "not a reflection" of the
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They decided that they were not, took on the project and facilitated talks with A&E. Explaining why he decided to produce the series, Holzman said: "We’re not pro-Scientology or anti-Scientology. We’re just documentarians who take the facts as they come to us and investigate every lead as best we can." "Scientology and the Aftermath" was mostly filmed over the summer of 2016. Remini served as executive producer for her company, No Seriously Productions, with Holzman and Saidman co-producing. Alex Weresow was the series' showrunner and another executive producer. An extra episode, titled "Ask Me Anything", was added to the series
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Tony Curtis, Steve Guttenberg, Juliette Lewis, Bai Ling, Dolph Lundgren, David Hasselhoff, John Malkovich, Sofia Milos, Kathleen Turner, Madeline Zima, William Shatner, Holly Madison, Chevy Chase, Jay Mohr, Michelle Rodriguez, Leah Remini, Barbara Eden, Tobin Bell, Rachel Hunter and Bruce Willis and many mores. In 2013 the cooperation with National Geographic Society started, in 2016 the cooperation with LEICA! For the first time, Baumann will exhibit in a museum in autumn 2017, his exhibition MUSTANGS will be shown in the Natural History Museum Vienna! 2017/2018 is Manfred Baumann Testimonial for Huawei international alongside with Robert Lewandowski. 2018/2019 he shows his
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The "Los Angeles Times" called it "a compelling, if unsophisticated, investigation" of Scientology and described its focus on harmed families "an effective strategy that will likely resonate with many viewers." Writing in "The Atlantic", Sophie Gilbert highlighted Remini's ability to reach broader audiences and called the show "a valuable continuation of efforts to shed light on some of [Scientology's] most egregious practices". CNN saw the show as "a step up in class for A&E" that delivers "a sobering warning to those who might be susceptible to the [Scientology] sales pitch". While acknowledging the repetitive nature of Remini "hearing the same
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to abandon the planned broadcast of the show. In response, Remini demanded that the church pay her $1.5 million in damages for past and present reputational, emotional, and economic injuries. When Remini appeared on "Conan" on January 25, 2017 to promote "Scientology and the Aftermath", the Church sent O'Brien a personal letter seeking to discredit her – something that O'Brien says had never before happened in his 24 years of hosting late-night talk shows. At the start of each segment, statements appear on-screen describing the church's dispute of the material presented and its refusal to participate in the series. Excerpts
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Aaron Saidman of The Intellectual Property Corp also executive producing. Remini said in a statement: "The show is really about standing up for what is right and not letting bullies have their way. I feel it is important for people to know that you can take action to bring about change, both for yourself and for others." Remini said that after the first season aired, numerous people contacted her and Mike Rinder to tell their own stories of abuse in Scientology. She had not originally intended to make a second season, but went ahead following what Holzman called a "deluge
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schedule after its broadcast run started and premiered on December 19. It was filmed over the course of the preceding week in reaction to the ratings success of the opening episode. A second "Ask Me Anything" special was broadcast on January 17, 2017. Another special episode was aired after the end of the first season, titled "Merchants of Fear". Following the ratings success of the first season, a second, ten-episode season was announced by A&E in March 2017, which premiered August 15, 2017. Executive production is again handled by Remini and her company No Seriously Productions, with Eli Holzman and
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"move on with her life instead of pathetically exploiting her former religion, her former friends and other celebrities for money and attention to appear relevant again." In the wake of the book's publication, former Scientologists contacted Remini to tell her about their own experiences in the Church. This prompted her to develop "", a nine-episode television series for the cable network A&E, which was a major ratings success when it was broadcast in late 2016/early 2017. Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology is a biographical memoir by the American actress, producer, author, and comedian Leah Remini.
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from letters written by the church, attacking the credibility of Remini and her interview subjects, are also displayed and read in a move that "Salon" described as an attempt to "appease the notoriously litigious church". The premiere of the second season prompted an Indian Scientologist to start a petition on Change.org calling on A&E to cancel the show, claiming that it was "a type of hate-show made to create violence, with false claims, showing a totally negative side of Scientology. This is total criminal! Ban it!". Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination (STAND), a front group for the church, circulated form
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Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology is a biographical memoir by the American actress, producer, author, and comedian Leah Remini. Published in November 2015, it chronicles her life, her acting career, her experiences as a member of the Church of Scientology from a young age, and her subsequent split from Scientology. It received favorable reviews and became a bestseller soon after publication, though the Church of Scientology was strongly critical of it. "Troublemaker" is, as "The Huffington Post" puts it, "the first book to reveal the perspective of one of Scientology’s many celebrity members". Remini announced
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when she asked about the whereabouts of Miscavige's wife Shelly at the 2006 wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and was told profanely that she lacked the rank to do so. Remini then filed a "knowledge report" that was critical of Miscavige, Cruise, and other senior Scientology members and behavior on the part of members that was inconsistent with Church rules. She was subsequently "subjected to years of 'interrogations' and 'thought modification'" that led to her being blacklisted within the Church, while fellow parishioners with whom she had been friends for decades wrote internal reports about her, resulting in
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developed by Remini following the 2015 publication of her memoir "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology". After several former Scientologists contacted her in the wake of the book's release, she decided to shoot a teaser based on the story of one family and approached a number of producers to obtain backing for production. When she spoke with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman of The Intellectual Property Corporation, she says that she told them: "Don't be pussies. If you're going to be pussies, you're not the right producers for this." According to Holzman, "Aaron and I huddled and said, 'Are we pussies?'".
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ran on the same network from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007. James played working class parcel delivery man Doug Heffernan who works for a company known as IPS. He is married to Carrie (Leah Remini), a sharp-tongued, ambitious secretary at a Manhattan law firm who is far less content with working-class life in Queens. Her obsessive, vindictive father, Arthur (Jerry Stiller), who is capable of bizarre conduct, lives with them. For his work on the , James was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2006. James hosted the 2010
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The King of Queens The King of Queens is an American sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007, for a total of nine seasons and 207 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn and David Litt, who also served as the show's executive producer. The series stars Kevin James and Leah Remini as Doug and Carrie Heffernan, respectively, a working class couple living in Rego Park, Queens, New York. "The King of Queens" was produced by Hanley Productions and CBS Productions (1998–2007), CBS Paramount Network Television (2007), in association with Columbia
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Glory Daze (film) Glory Daze is a 1995 American independent comedy film written and directed by Rich Wilkes and starring Ben Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Megan Ward, and French Stewart. It also features John Rhys-Davies, Alyssa Milano, and Spalding Gray in supporting roles. The plot concerns five college housemates in Santa Cruz, California who are facing graduation and make an attempt to prolong their carefree lifestyle before going their separate ways. Matthew McConaughey, Meredith Salenger, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, and Leah Remini all appear in minor roles. Music for the film was composed and selected by members of the punk rock
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as "special appearances". The theatrical film poster, however, advertised Affleck, Milano, and Stewart as the film's stars. Meredith Salenger is also credited with a "special appearance" as a fan of Mickey's comic strip. Several actors who later became stars in their own right had small roles in "Glory Daze", including Matthew McConaughey as a rental truck salesman, Matt Damon in a non-speaking role as former El Rancho housemate Edgar Pudwhacker, and Brendan Fraser and Leah Remini as a couple who Jack argues with on a bus. Other small roles were played by Sean Whalen as a flunky, Jay Lacopo as
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through 9 (2006–09), who was then replaced by Brooke Burke-Charvet from seasons 10 through 17 (2010–13). Erin Andrews took over as co-host starting in season 18 (2014). Drew Lachey served as a temporary replacement for Harris during season 5 (2007) during her absence for 3 weeks due to maternity leave. Leah Remini filled in for Andrews in week 6 of season 19, due to commitments with the 2014 World Series and filled in for her again in weeks 6 and 7 of season 21 for the 2015 World Series. Season 19 champion Alfonso Ribeiro filled in for Bergeron on week
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On March 26, 2015, Koch Media released the whole series on Blu-ray in HD. The complete box set is distributed for Region B/2. The King of Queens The King of Queens is an American sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007, for a total of nine seasons and 207 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn and David Litt, who also served as the show's executive producer. The series stars Kevin James and Leah Remini as Doug and Carrie Heffernan, respectively, a working class couple living in Rego Park, Queens, New
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talent." When "America's Got Talent" resumed filming on March 2, 2011, Osbourne's daughter Kelly Osbourne began filling in for her on a substitute basis, as the show's first substitute host. On August 26, 2011, it was announced that original co-host Leah Remini had been released from the show. On September 2, 2011, it was confirmed that Holly Robinson Peete had also been released from the show. Sharon Osbourne eventually gave opinion on their dismissals in December 2011 on "The Howard Stern Show", stating: "Some people don't really know who they are, and you have to know who you are when
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the most the school can afford due to budgetary pressures. Herman is well-meaning and intensely eager to learn the job. In the course of the first season he catches the eye of the somewhat prim and proper high school principal, Margaret, and they begin dating. On July 13 and 20, 1993, CBS aired two parts of an hour-long pilot, "Harlan & Merleen", as a proposed spin-off from the series. The pilot saw the Eldridges open their home to young pregnant women who needed help (one of whom was also played by Leah Remini). The pilot did not make it to
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of proceeds are spent for tax-exempt purposes." Alex Gibney, the Oscar-winning director of the film "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief", accused Scientology in 2015 of abusing its tax exemption status by harassing its critics. He highlighted alleged illegal activities carried out by the church and its use of its assets for the private benefit of David Miscavige and Tom Cruise. Writing in the "Los Angeles Times", he commented that "it is hard to see why Americans should subsidize Scientology through its tax-exemption." The actress Leah Remini, who spent many years in Scientology before leaving in 2013, said
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lulu in the worst way — preposterously coincidental, outrageously contrived." Second Act (film) Second Act is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Justin Zackham. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Annaleigh Ashford, Dan Bucatinsky, Freddie Stroma, Milo Ventimiglia, Treat Williams and Larry Miller, and follows an under-achieving 40-year-old mother who gets a second chance at a corporate career after creating a fake resume. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 21, 2018. A woman stuck in a low-paying job gets a chance to
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Second Act (film) Second Act is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Justin Zackham. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Annaleigh Ashford, Dan Bucatinsky, Freddie Stroma, Milo Ventimiglia, Treat Williams and Larry Miller, and follows an under-achieving 40-year-old mother who gets a second chance at a corporate career after creating a fake resume. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 21, 2018. A woman stuck in a low-paying job gets a chance to fulfill her career ambitions when a private finance firm is
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Lately" are shown bickering over trivial matters and competing for airtime on the show. They also are shown seeking personal approval from Handler, who appeared in very few scenes of the program, and was always portrayed as having open and utter disdain for everyone beneath her. "After Lately" debuted on E! on March 6, 2011. Guest stars included: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Jay Leno, Tori Spelling, Jenny McCarthy, Sharon Osbourne, Dave Grohl, Johnny Knoxville, and Jane Fonda. In 2007, Handler appeared in the Internet-based program "In the Motherhood" with Leah Remini and Jenny McCarthy (since January 2008). On September 8,
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message during the finale, Goodman announced he would return for season 22. Season 19 champion Alfonso Ribeiro filled in for Tom Bergeron on October 5, 2015, when Bergeron went to be with his ailing father Raymond Bergeron, who subsequently died on October 12, 2015. Leah Remini filled in as co-host on October 19 and October 26, 2015, while Erin Andrews covered the 2015 World Series with Fox. This table only counts dances scored on a 30-point scale; scores by guest judges are excluded. Extra points from the dance-offs are not included. The best and worst performances in each dance according
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story over and over again", "The Huffington Post" commented that "under normal circumstances, the same story over eight episodes would make for a tedious and boring show, but "Aftermath" is telling a horror story, and the repetition is powerful." "Salon" suggested that the show's best asset was "Remini's honest anger and frustration, both of which blaze across the screen in reaction to particularly damning revelations", but wondered who the show's audience was meant to be and questioned the extent of its appeal: "It is hard to fathom anyone other than the most hard-core obsessives sticking around to watch all eight
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Nelson and supermodel Cindy Crawford. In December 1999, NBC issued a press release announcing former VH1 VJ Cynthia Garrett, who had guest hosted twice that month, as its permanent host saying: "The show attracted its largest audience in nine months in the key adult 18-49 demographic." Garrett debuted on January 31, 2000, interviewing Lenny Kravitz. Returning to the show's initial Bob Costas-led format, Garrett interviewed guests such as Laurence Fishburne, Joe Montana, Angela Bassett, Leah Remini and Magic Johnson. The program was canceled in December 2000, with the final episode airing in January 2001. Garrett became an on-air personality for
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Rick Siegel Rick Siegel is a former stand-up comedian who is best known for his legal efforts that made the California Labor Commission change their interpretation of how the California Talent Agencies Act ("TAA") is enforced. Siegel created LaughTrack, a national magazine about stand-up comedy, and later became a personal manager for comic performers, actors and writers Most recently, he has created several environmentally-friendly products focused on the dry cleaning industry. He was chosen for induction to the National Conference of Personal Managers Hall Of Fame's class of 2017. As a personal manager, his clients included Leah Remini, Rondell Sheridan
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name in pre-Civil War American history, Henry Clay springs to life in all his fascinating brilliance." Historian Otis A. Singletary writes that the biography of Clay was "thoroughly researched and written in a lively and engaging style." The biography of Webster, published in 1997 as "Daniel Webster: The Man and His Time", won the D.B. Hardeman Prize. In 2008, Remini published "A Short History of the United States," which was just under 400 pages long. According to a book review: His last work was "At the Edge of the Precipice: Henry Clay and the Compromise that Saved the Union" (2010).
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as host and executive producer. The show airs as part of ABC's "Sunday Fun and Games" block alongside the returning "Celebrity Family Feud" starring Steve Harvey and "The $100,000 Pyramid" starring Michael Strahan. It also marks the series' return to New York, having taped there during the 1960s. On August 4, 2016, ABC renewed "Match Game" for a second season. Celebrities who have made multiple appearances to date include: Jason Alexander, Rosie O'Donnell, Tituss Burgess, J. B. Smoove, Ana Gasteyer, Jack McBrayer, Leah Remini, Cheryl Hines, Niecy Nash, Ellie Kemper, David Alan Grier, Sheryl Crow, Horatio Sanz, Caroline Rhea, Chris
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Living Dolls Living Dolls is an American sitcom featured on the fall 1989 schedule of ABC. It was a spin-off created by a writer from "Who's the Boss?" and featuring characters introduced during an episode of that show. The show was the acting debut of Halle Berry. Both "Who's the Boss?" and "Living Dolls" were produced by ELP Communications through Columbia Pictures Television and ABC. The show featured Charlie Briscoe (Leah Remini), a friend of Samantha Micelli (the "Who's the Boss?" character played by Alyssa Milano). Samantha is dabbling in a modeling career and Charlie, a friend from Samantha's old
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volumes of Jackson, Joel H. Silbey says that "one comes away with the feeling that here is how Jackson saw himself, might have set forth his won case, and wished to be remembered." In his review of "Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars," Andrew Denson criticizes Remini's "silly" conclusion that Jackson's support for Indian removal saved the Indians from extinction, pointing to the existence of Indian communities east of the Mississippi River as evidence to the contrary. Remini wrote a one-volume abridgment to the original series, called "The Life of Andrew Jackson," which was published in 1988. It has been
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her friends Dominique (Leah Remini), a cynical assistant at "Ventura Records", and Susan (Mia Cottet), who's aboaut to get her psychotherapist license and is neurotic herself. She's good friends with her co-workers at the salon, Rosa (Tracy Vilar) and Freddy (Harry Van Gorkum), an obnoxious, womanizing English hairstylist. Rounding out the cast are Madeline (Roxanne Beckford), a yuppie executive who lives across the hall, and Nathan (Craig Anton), Jackie's klutzy, sex-obsessed childhood friend. The WB network called Jackie, "the first Latina to star in her own series". Only 12 episodes of "First Time Out" aired on The WB. 4 episodes
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asked him if her husband was still wearing his wedding ring. Shortly afterwards, in June 2006, she no longer made any appearances in public. She was absent from the November 2006 wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. In July 2013, it emerged that actress Leah Remini had left the Church, after reportedly receiving "an unbelievable torrent of attack" for asking fellow Scientologists at the wedding why Miscavige was not present. Missing-person reports have been filed with the Los Angeles Police Department concerning Miscavige. At least two such reports have been filed; one is reported by Lawrence Wright, though he
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the "Saved by the Bell" franchise with a new show, "". Also set at Bayside, the show would follow a new cast of characters as they navigate their high school years. Reprising his role from the original series was Dennis Haskins, once again as their principal, Mr. Belding. Following the cancellation of "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" in 1994, Peter Engel asked Dustin Diamond to reprise his role as Samuel "Screech" Powers, who was returning to Bayside on a work-study program as Mr. Belding's administrative assistant. "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" ran for seven seasons and
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minutes and forty-six seconds apart. Although the surprise addition of Monica and Chandler's twins was generally well received, critics questioned the fact that the babies are brought home from the hospital the same day as their delivery Monica is portrayed by American actress Courteney Cox. Crane and Kauffman had originally written the role of Monica for comedian Janeane Garofalo, their first choice, because they were attracted to her "edgier and snarkier" voice. However, Garofalo ultimately turned down the offer. Actress Jami Gertz was also offered the role but declined, while actress Leah Remini auditioned for Monica before ultimately being cast
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to defecate on a neighbor's yard and goes home. On June 14, 2016, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film. The film was released on Netflix on May 5, 2017. Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Jeff Garlin and written by Garlin and Andrea Seigel. The film stars Garlin, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, Leah Remini, Christine Woods and Steven Weber. It was released on Netflix on May 5, 2017. Gene Handsome, a police detective in Los Angeles, lives alone with his dog. His boss, Lieutenant Tucker, forces him
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in the Bull & Finch Pub (now called Cheers Beacon Hill) by a waitress to prepare her character. Perlman previously appeared as Louie DePalma's (Danny DeVito) sweet and kind girlfriend, in contrast to tomboy Carla, on "Taxi". When the show premiered in 1982, "feisty", "worldly-wise", Catholic-raised, and highly superstitious waitress Carla Tortelli has four children to support, fathered by her ex-husband Nick Tortelli (Dan Hedaya): Anthony (Timothy Williams), Serafina (Leah Remini), Gino (Josh Lozoff), and Anne Marie (Risa Littman). During marriage, he was a deadbeat father and disloyal, unfaithful husband to Carla by cheating on her with other women. Over
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caused her to miss filming for some episodes of her series "The Exes". A character played by Leah Remini was introduced in season three to cover Johnston's absence. Kristen Johnston Kristen Angela Johnston (born September 20, 1967) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sally Solomon in the television series "3rd Rock from the Sun", for which she twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also starred as Wilma Flintstone in "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" and as Holly Franklin in the sitcom "The Exes". She currently
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claiming one of the accusers attempted to extort him for $9 million. Fellow Scientology defectors Leah Remini and Mike Rinder have also defended him, suggesting that the Church of Scientology may be involved, an assertion both the accusers and the Church itself deny. After maintaining active membership in the Church of Scientology for 35 years, Haggis left the organization in October 2009. He was motivated to leave Scientology in reaction to statements made by the San Diego branch of the Church of Scientology in support of Proposition 8, the ballot initiative which banned same-sex marriage in California. Haggis wrote to
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February 1998 she was subsequently offered the role of Carrie due to her promising comedic performance. Carrie Heffernan is a popular character in sitcom history. "Examiner.com" named her the 9th most memorable television wife. Carrie Heffernan Carrie Spooner Heffernan is a fictional character on the American sitcom "The King of Queens". She appears in all of the show's nine seasons and is one of the show's three central characters. The character is portayed by Leah Remini and lives in Rego Park, Queens, with her husband Doug Heffernan (Kevin James), and her father Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller). Carrie works as a
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was known for expressing herself through her ethnicity and being especially vocal about African American issues and, since her son Rodney is affected by it, autism. In April 2011, Robinson hosted a weekly series on "The Talk" promoting autism awareness. After serving on "The Talk" for its first season, Robinson along with Leah Remini were released from the show. Failure to ever disclose why the two were let go brought on a great deal of audience criticism of the show, as well as protests from the stars' fans. Robinson hosted the 42nd NAACP Image Awards, alongside Wayne Brady, on March
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Donna has died, and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), Kevin's former rival on the force and now his partner at their new security company, Monkey Fist Security. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal and family life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent. "Kevin Can Wait" was cancelled by CBS on May 12, 2018, after two seasons and 48 episodes. Kevin Gable is a newly retired Nassau County police officer living in Massapequa, New York, on Long Island, with his wife
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week and on the BBC iPlayer. The first series also had a later time slot. The first series of "White Van Man" was released on 25 April 2011. The second series was released on 2 April 2012. In January 2012, a pilot for a US remake of the show was made starring Kyle Bornheimer, J. K. Simmons and Leah Remini in the main roles. On 11 May 2012 it was announced that ABC had picked up the remake (now called "Family Tools") for a full series, which debuted 29 April 2013. This version is also produced by ITV through its
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of disconnection. When actress Leah Remini publicly left the Church in 2013, Remini's sister, Nicole, revealed that she and the rest of Remini's family did as well to avoid being split up by the Church's disconnection policy. The "St. Petersburg Times" consulted three religious scholars about disconnection in Scientology, two of whom had been recommended by the organization itself. One, F. K. Flinn of Washington University in St. Louis, said that shunning practices such as disconnection are common to young religions. He drew parallels with the dis-fellowship practiced by Jehovah's Witnesses. This view is not shared by all religious scholars.
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relative. The project's clients were required to attend this programme three hours each day, for between twenty-one and forty days. This was promoted as a way to treat memory loss, respiration problems, fatigue and other problems suffered by the Ground Zero workers. From 2003 to 2007, Downtown Medical received US$900,000 in public funding, including $630,000 from the City of New York. The project also received private funding, the biggest supporter being Tom Cruise. Other celebrity donors included Paul Newman, Paul McCartney, Adam Sandler, Leah Remini, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. By late 2004, these donations amounted to $2.3 million.
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Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Jeff Garlin and written by Garlin and Andrea Seigel. The film stars Garlin, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, Leah Remini, Christine Woods and Steven Weber. It was released on Netflix on May 5, 2017. Gene Handsome, a police detective in Los Angeles, lives alone with his dog. His boss, Lieutenant Tucker, forces him to accept a tin of cookies despite his protestations that he is trying to lose weight. Handsome, when he learns a new neighbor has moved next door, takes the cookies
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Nori on Amazon's "Man in the High Castle". He also appears as Hugh Laurie's attorney in the Hulu series "Chance." In 2017, Eddie shot the comedy pilot, "What About Barb?" (based on the 80's film "What About Bob?"), in which Shin played the character of Nick, the younger half-brother to Suzanne (played by Leah Remini), and the boyfriend to the title character of Barb (played by Jessica Gunning). Shin plays Dave Mendoza, father to Alexa, as a series regular in the Netflix original comedy series, "Alexa & Katie", which premiered March 23, 2018. The series is currently in production in
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Arthur Hornbui Bell Arthur Hornbui Bell (February 14, 1891 – March 1973) was an attorney and the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey. He was born on February 14, 1891 in Manhattan, New York City to William John Bell of England. Arthur was a member of a vaudeville team known as "Bell and Bell", after marrying Leah Hamlin (1895–1951). They went to Europe after World War I in 1919 to entertain the troops, "for the boys," as a members of the "Y" and "Overseas Theater League under Y.M.C.A.". Leah Bell rode a unicycle and Art and
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members of the department have availed themselves of the program, we in no way endorse it." Officials at the department raised concerns that firefighters were giving up existing medications in order to take part. The department's deputy chief medical officer Dr. David Prezant said, "It's not our job to say you can't go. All we can do is say there's no proven evidence it works." Actress and radio show host Janeane Garofalo drew criticism by allowing actress Leah Remini, then a Scientologist, to promote the project on her Air America Radio show. It was reported in October 2007 that 838
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dance to guest judge Pitbull's personal and favorite tracks; Leah Remini filled in as co-host for Erin Andrews. Couples performed one unlearned dance and a team dance to Halloween themes and songs; Len Goodman returned to the judging panel after a 4-week absence. Couples performed one unlearned dance honoring famous popular culture pairings; the couple with the highest score earned an immunity from elimination, while the rest of the couples participated in dance-offs for extra points. Couples performed a routine to an unlearned dance and song that was chosen by the public, as well as a trio dance involving an
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Valentine, Margot Kidder, Ron Perlman, Leah Remini, J.D. Hall, Alan Oppenheimer, Richard Lynch and Jeff Bennett - while Mark Hamill, Debbie Harry, Rob Paulsen and Paul Williams had recurring roles. The show was developed for television by executive producer David J. Corbett and executive story editors Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. In addition to story-editing both seasons, the Reeves-Stevens devised the show's writers' bible, and scripted numerous episodes, including the two-part pilot ("Generation Unto Generation"). Other key writers on the show included Brynne Stephens and Michael Reaves; despite the similarity of names, Reaves and Stephens are in no way related to
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"The Legend of Prince Valiant" made a lasting impact on animated adventure television series. With a cast of accomplished dramatic actors, the show introduced a level of maturity and complexity through their vocal performances that set the standard for all TV animation that followed. Other such shows soon followed: "", "The Pirates of Dark Water", "X-Men", "" and "" directed by Andrea Romano, Gordon Hunt, Dan Hennessey and Tony Pastor, and "Phantom 2040" also directed by Rosen. "Phantom 2040"'s unique voice cast included Scott Valentine, Margot Kidder, Ron Perlman, Leah Remini, J.D. Hall, Alan Oppenheimer, Richard Lynch and Jeff Bennett;
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policies. She reportedly "had to dig ditches at midnight and scrub floor tiles ... She was placed on a curfew... escorted everywhere she went". Her testimony also refers to her "feel[ing] she was a victim of white slavery because she traveled across state lines under false pretences". In 2017, she tweeted congratulations to Leah Remini and Mike Rinder on their series winning an Emmy Award. Boniadi is fluent in English and Persian. In the mid 2000s, she was a dedicated Scientologist. Her mother had also been a Scientologist. In 2005, she was commended for setting a record in selling Scientology
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Carrie Heffernan Carrie Spooner Heffernan is a fictional character on the American sitcom "The King of Queens". She appears in all of the show's nine seasons and is one of the show's three central characters. The character is portayed by Leah Remini and lives in Rego Park, Queens, with her husband Doug Heffernan (Kevin James), and her father Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller). Carrie works as a legal secretary during the first 6 seasons and as a real estate firm secretary for the last 3 seasons. Carrie Heffernan (born in Manhattan on July 16 1971) is the sharp-tongued wife of Doug
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For season 17, he was partnered with actress Leah Remini and finished in 5th place. For Season 18, he was partnered with "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes, and were eliminated on the seventh week of competition, finishing in seventh place. For season 19, he paired with fashion designer Betsey Johnson. They were eliminated in the fourth week of competition, finishing in tenth place. For season 20, he paired with actress & author Suzanne Somers. They were eliminated on Week 5 and finished in 9th place. For season 21, he was paired with reality star Kim Zolciak-Biermann. After suffering
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Name Is Earl." The show was originally pitched to Fox as a vehicle for Pamela Anderson. It was later revamped into a television film in 2007. She returned to "Hairspray" on December 9, 2008, and played Tracy until the show's closing on January 4, 2009. Winokur hosted the reality competition series "Dance Your Ass Off" on the Oxygen Network. In October 2010 she joined Julie Chen, Holly Robinson Peete, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini, and Sara Gilbert in a new talk show, "The Talk," that was intended to focus on stories of parenting, everyday life and events in the headlines. The
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Doug Heffernan Douglas Steven "Doug" Heffernan is a fictional character in the American situation comedy "The King of Queens". The character has also appeared in "Everybody Loves Raymond", "Becker", and "Cosby". The character is portrayed by Kevin James, whose stand-up comedy provided the comedic themes and general style of the show. Doug, a smart aleck, often immature "Average Joe", lives in Rego Park, Queens, with his wife Carrie Heffernan (Leah Remini), and his father-in-law Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller). Doug is a delivery driver for the International Parcel Service (a fictional version of United Parcel Service), a job Doug acquired by
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Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers is a point-and-click adventure game written, designed, and directed by Jane Jensen, and published by Sierra On-Line. It is the first game of the "Gabriel Knight" series. "Sins of the Fathers" follows the eponymous Gabriel Knight, owner of a rare book store, and fledgling writer, as he investigates a series of local murders he plans to use as the basis for his new novel. Its CD-ROM version includes voice-acting by Tim Curry, Mark Hamill, Michael Dorn, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., and Leah Remini among others. A remake titled "Gabriel
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a Czech mobster in the season 2 finale of " " on CBS, played supporting roles in the feature films "Default", "Spanners" and "I Love Your Moves", and starred as a psychopathic London gangster in the feature film "Geezas". At the beginning of 2012, Locke was cast as Niko in the pilot of ABC's mid-season sitcom "Family Tools", starring Leah Remini, J.K. Simmons and Kyle Bornheimer. From 16 April 2015 to 18 April, Locke was the narrator for the Old Spice Nature Adventure, a live action video game experience on Twitch.tv. In 2017, Locke appeared in a single episode of
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the Motherhood", along with Chelsea Handler and Leah Remini. The show aired on MSN and was based on being a mother where users could submit their stories to have it made into real webisodes. She has also appeared in two video games: playing the role of Agent Tanya in the video game "", replacing Kari Wührer, and the fitness video game "Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy". On December 31, 2010, McCarthy was a correspondent in Times Square for ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve". She also appeared in the 40th anniversary of ABC's New Year celebration where she kissed
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