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Host Mortem, a "tongue-in-cheek, time travel metafiction mystery" by Kevin Shinick, is now on Kickstarter: "Kevin Shinick used to have all the answers. Before he was an acclaimed comic writer on titles like W.E.B. of Spider-Man and The Flash, before he was an Emmy Award-winning writer on Robot Chicken, before he was a bestselling novelist (Star Wars: Force Collector), before he was an Annie award-winning producer (Mad), Kevin Shinick had all the answers — as the TV gameshow host of Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?

Now Shinick is writing Host Mortem, an all-new tongue-in-cheek, time travel metafiction mystery in which he appears (as himself!), along with Greg Lee (the host of Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?). When the two former gameshow hosts are transported to the year 1947 by a time portal at Comic-Con, they find themselves enmeshed in a murder mystery involving Humphrey Bogart’s legendary noir film The Big Sleep.

Two stars of the beloved Carmen Sandiego franchise are uniting in an exciting new project that puts a delightful twist on their most recognizable roles. In the new graphic novel Host Mortem, Where In Time Is Carmen San Diego? host Kevin Shinick and Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? host Greg Lee find themselves at the center of a classic noir Hollywood mystery after being transported back to 1947.

Screen Rant is honored to share the Kickstarter link for the project, along with an exclusive first look of the cover for Host Mortem written by Kevin Shinick, with art by Damien Torres which appears set to be a playfully meta take on Hollywood history.

1990s kids nostalgic for Carmen Sandiego will find this to be an exciting alternative to a reboot of the children's series, as the series seems designed to evoke the spirit of the fan-favorite franchise, while carving...

It’s part of TV comedy history that Joe Rogan replaced an actor named Greg Lee in the sitcom NewsRadio, making Rogan a household name and setting the stage for Fear Factor and eventual world domination. It would be easy to point an angry finger at Lee, who actually starred in the NewsRadio pilot, for not holding onto the job that would give Rogan a fame foothold. But there was a third comic actor who was cast before Lee. And if Ray Romano could have done a better job of impressing producers, we’d live in a very different timeline.

Yep, it was the future Everybody Loves Raymond star who was first cast as the electrician on NewsRadio. Romano auditioned and got the part in 1994 — only to get fired two days into rehearsals.

What was the problem? Producers felt like Romano’s sleepy line delivery was slowing down the show’s rapid-fire comic pace.

Greg Lee, co-lead singer of the California ska band Hepcat, has died at 53 years old.

His partner Amanda Becker revealed the news in a social media post, writing that Lee had suffered a “massive brain aneurysm and cardiac arrest” at their home in Paramount, California on Sunday (March 17th) before passing away in the hospital on Tuesday.

“I found him on the floor unconscious and not breathing,” Becker recalled. “I immediately called for 911 and the first responders were through the door within moments. They were able to regain his pulse, but he was not able to breathe on his own. He has been on life support in the Nicu ever since and has not regained consciousness. The neurologist let us know his case is very rare and that the moment was swift. He did not suffer.”

Becker continued, “He has touched the lives and hearts of so many people all...

“SNL” brought back the 1990s kids’ game show “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” in an attempt to figure out what’s happened to Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway. Recreating the show’s colorful aesthetic, the show asked what’s happened to the adviser, who hasn’t been seen on television for the last seven weeks. The sketch even featured a recreation of male acapella group Rockapella, famous for singing the “Carmen Sandiego” theme song, featuring host Chris Pine, and brought back original host Greg Lee. Time to find Kellyanne. #SNLLiveCoastToCoast pic.twitter.com/RnpKNBVAod — Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl...

Greg Lee is best known for playing the worldly host -- and confidant to Lynne Thigpen as The Chief -- in the '90s geographical kids show, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" Guess what he looks like now! Read more...

There's a long history of grown-ups trying to make educational materials entertaining. However, there's also a long history of most of these efforts turning out to be heavy on the education, light on the fun. It's a tough one for adults to wrap their heads around, but they're not always the best at predicting what kids will take to and what they'll sniff out as just being homework gussied up like playtime.

One exception? The various Carmen Sandiego games. Next to Oregon Trail, they were often the best possible use for a school computer back in the day. And in...

[Brightcove "4667198836001"] There's a long history of grown-ups trying to make educational materials entertaining. However, there's also a long history of most of these efforts turning out to be heavy on the education, light on the fun. It's a tough one for adults to wrap their heads around, but they're not always the best at predicting what kids will take to and what they'll sniff out as just being homework gussied up like playtime. One exception? The various Carmen Sandiego games. Next to Oregon Trail, they were often the best possible use for a school computer back in the day. And in...

[Brightcove "4667198836001"] There's a long history of grown-ups trying to make educational materials entertaining. However, there's also a long history of most of these efforts turning out to be heavy on the education, light on the fun. It's a tough one for adults to wrap their heads around, but they're not always the best at predicting what kids will take to and what they'll sniff out as just being homework gussied up like playtime. One exception? The various Carmen Sandiego games. Next to Oregon Trail, they were often the best possible use for a school computer back in the day. And in...

Newsradio, “Pilot”

Written by Paul Simms

Directed by James Burrows

Original air date: March. 21, 1995 on NBC

As far as sitcoms go, Newsradio is a diamond in the rough. Despite a not-so-unique workplace setting, the show successfully combines wit and physical comedy, without ever feeling dull or predictable. It has the kind of quick, self-sustaining energy that we love about sitcoms, and it all began with the pilot episode. Of course, every series begins with a pilot, but with Newsradio, the first episode never feels forced or stiff in the way many others have. Often times, sitcoms struggle with comedic timing in their first few outings. Featuring a veteran cast, boasting a strong background in comedy (Dave Foley, Kids in the Hall; Phil Hartman, Saturday Night Live; Andy Dick, The Ben Stiller Show), Newsradio hits its stride right from the get-go.

The episode opens with Dave (Dave Foley) arriving at Wnyx,...

Calling all gumshoes: "Carmen Sandeigo" could be returning to PBS.

The network posted the below photo on Instagram and shared it on its official Tumblr, hinting at the return of the popular character and series "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?"

The caption reads: Where in the world did this come from? Stay tuned for something awesome!" After speculation took off on Tumblr, PBS posted an update: "Update!!! We have one clue for you -- this is not about new episodes, but will be appreciated by any 90s kid. Stay tuned!"

And then there's this tweet:

If I were to re-air my old PBS episodes, would you watch me? xo - Carmen http://t.co/3fBdgaujfd #Witwics #CarmenSandiego

— Carmen Sandiego (@CarmenSandiego) July 15, 2013

It appears the network could be getting ready to rebroadcast the 1990s TV series. A rep for PBS confirmed there won't be new episodes of the series at this time,...

She’ll ransack Pakistan and run a scam in Scandinavia but Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego right now? The Chief is no doubt on it, but we’ve discovered that at some point she’ll be at a theater near you. Walden Media confirmed to EW the reports that they have acquired the rights to turn Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? from a beloved 90′s kids show/computer game into a live-action movie. (That’s right, you’ll get to shout “The warrant!” and “The loot!” all over again.)

According to Walden Media’s statement, they...

Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. Each week we bring you the highlights from Gcrn, with descriptions and links to each and every episode. But first a word from Gcrn’s TFG1MIke:

Hey All TFG1Mike here and I’m checking in because we have a brand ne item on geekcastradio.com. It’s a Poll!! On the right hand side below the recent comments you can vote on your favorite podcast that we produce. so after you read this update Go Vote! If you can vote for corrupt politicians you can vote for your favorite podcast!

Tele-Cast Episode 18: Where in The World Is Carmen Sandiego

Come along with the GeekCast Radio Gumshoes as they track Carmen Sandiego all over the map from Berlin down to Belize. Listen in as they discuss the...

Sam's Lake is the directorial debut of Andrew C. Erin. Sam's Lake is a suspenseful horror film / slasher starring Sandrine Holt, William Gregory Lee, Fay Masterson and Stephen Bishop that incorporates elements of tall tales, urban legends, and atmospheric photography. Sam's Lake takes place at a lake in an isolated area where an escaped psychiatric patient makes his way through the surrounding wilderness, back to his childhood home, killing his family in their sleep, then runs into the woods never to be found. Many years later the horrifying massacre has turned legend as disappearances haunt the surrounding towns. Sam Fay Masterson, a young woman who, every summer, returns home to the secluded lakeside cottage where she grew up, reconnects with her traditions, old friends and memories of the past. Unfortunately for her and her old friends, this psychiatric patient has returned back to his childhood home. Here's what Andrew C. Erin...