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(Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Solaricks,” the Season 6 premiere of “Rick and Morty.”)

“Rick and Morty” kicked off its sixth season with an even bigger reveal than it dropped in its fifth season finale: Rick Sanchez is not Morty’s grandfather — at least this Rick (C-137) is not this Morty’s grandfather.

Due to an accidental “reset” in portal travelers on the Season 6 opener, “Solaricks,” rather than Rick’s intended reset of port travel after the collapse of the Citadel and Evil Morty’s escape through the Central Finite Curve blew it all to hell in the Season 5 finale, Rick, Morty and Jerry were each pulled back into their original worlds/realities.

It was through Rick, Morty and Jerry’s return to places we’ve seen on previous seasons of “Rick and Morty” — Rick to his heartbreaking origins, Morty to Cronenberg World and Jerry...

Many TV legends and contributors were included for the “In Memoriam” segment on Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony for ABC. But producers are always forced to omit some of the 100+ insiders who died since the last ceremony. Who was left out of the group that was honored?

With dozens of television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, people certainly included were these six TV Academy Hall of Fame members:

Diahann Carroll

Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)

Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)

Regis Philbin

Carl Reiner

Fred Silverman

SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery

Even though he wasn’t known for his TV work, blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman was featured in the final slot. NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was not mentioned, even though the event was being held in the Staples Center.

For Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on ABC, producers will have the always difficult task of assembling a memoriam segment. Even though the event hosted by Jimmy Kimmel will be virtual, it’s a certainty they will include the popular “In Memoriam” on the show.

With over 100 television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, those expected to be honored would include such TV legends and TV Academy Hall of Fame members:

Diahann Carroll

Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)

Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)

Regis Philbin

Carl Reiner

Fred Silverman

SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery

Even though they weren’t known for their TV work, it’s very likely NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored. Also among the dozens most likely included since they...

J. Michael Mendel, a producer who worked on Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” and Fox’s “The Simpsons,” died Monday. He was 54.

“All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Mike Mendel,” Adult Swim said in a statement to TheWrap Tuesday. “Mike was the heart of the ‘Rick and Morty’ production family, his fantastic talent and wit will be sorely missed. Mike was a universally respected Emmy-winning producer with over 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the entire community. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”

According to CNN, the cause of his death has not yet been confirmed.

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“Rick and Morty” co-creator Justin Roiland tweeted Monday: “My friend,...

Animation producer J. Michael Mendel, known for his work on 'The Simpsons' and 'Rick and Morty', has died.

The four-time Emmy award-winner was 54.

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A spokesperson for Adult Swim, the network where 'Rick and Morty' airs, confirmed the death of the producer, reports variety.com.

"All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Mike Mendel. Mike was the heart of the 'Rick and Morty' production family, his fantastic talent and wit will be sorely missed. Mike was a universally respected Emmy-winning producer with over 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the entire community. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time," the network said.

'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland...

Updated with Dan Harmon tribute: J. Michael Mendel, an Emmy-winning animation producer best known for his work on The Simpsons and Rick and Morty has died. He was 54.

Mendel began working on popular Adult Swim series Rick and Morty when it launched in 2013. The cable network released a statement Monday calling him the “heart” of the show’s production team.

“All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Mike Mendel,” the statement began. “Mike was the heart of the Rick and Morty production family, his fantastic talent and wit will be sorely missed.”

“Mike was a universally respected Emmy-winning producer with over 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the entire community,” the statement continued. “Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

Animation producer J. Michael Mendel, best known for his work on “The Simpsons” and “Rick and Morty,” has died. The four-time Emmy award-winner was 54.

A spokesperson for Adult Swim, the network where “Rick and Morty” airs, confirmed the death in a statement, saying, “All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Mike Mendel. Mike was the heart of the ‘Rick and Morty’ production family, his fantastic talent and wit will be sorely missed. Mike was a universally respected Emmy-winning producer with over 25 years in the industry, who guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the entire community. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”

“Rick and Morty” co-creator Justin Roiland also offered his condolences on Twitter following Mendel’s passing: “I don’t know what I’m...

J. Michael Mendel, an animation producer who won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, has died. He was 54.

His wife, Emmy-winning casting director Juel Bestrop (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Life in Pieces), told The Hollywood Reporter that he died of natural causes Sunday night at their home in Studio City.

On Twitter, Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, wrote: "I don't know what I'm going to do without you by my side Mike. I'm destroyed." Longtime Simpsons producer Al Jean also reported the news.

Mendel moved from his gig as a postproduction supervisor on Fox'...

J. Michael Mendel, an animation producer who won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, has died. He was 54.

His wife, Emmy-winning casting director Juel Bestrop (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Life in Pieces), told The Hollywood Reporter that he died of natural causes Sunday night at their home in Studio City.

On Twitter, Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, wrote: "I don't know what I'm going to do without you by my side Mike. I'm destroyed." Longtime Simpsons producer Al Jean also reported the news.

Mendel moved from his gig as a postproduction supervisor on Fox'...

There are so many prizes being handed out this weekend at the Creative Arts Emmys that it takes two nights to celebrate them all; Saturday’s awards include Outstanding Animated Program, Short Form Series, and Casting. Below are the official winners, which we’ll update through Sunday as Emmys season comes to a close.

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Prime Video • Amazon Studios

Meredith Tucker, Original Casting by

Jeanie Bacharach, Csa, Original Casting by

Cindy Tolan, Csa, Casting by

Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special

The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story • FX Networks • Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions

Courtney Bright, Csa, Casting by

Nicole Daniels, Csa, Casting by

Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series

The Crown • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television

Nina Gold, Csa, Casting by

Robert Sterne, Csa, Casting by

Outstanding...