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John Richard Schneider is an American actor and country singer who gained popularity through his role as Beauregard Duke in the series, The Dukes of Hazzard (1979). He has also worked in the film Lake Placid 2 (2007) and the TV show Smallville (2001). He also rose to prominence in the music industry, with his 1984 song “I’ve Been Around Enough To Know,” which became a number-one hit.

John Schneider Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

John Schneider was born on April 8, 1960 (John Schneider age: 65) in Mount Kisco, New York. His father, John “Jack” Richard Schneider III, was a pilot in the US Air Force. His mother is Shirley Schneider. His older brother, also named John Schneider, died three years before Schneider was born, due to lung failure.

His love for performing began with magic tricks and escape acts, and he soon started appearing in plays in New York City. Then he and his mother moved to Atlanta,...

During the Somernites Cruise event on June 28 in Somerset, Ky., stuntman Raymond Kohn drove a replica of the “Dukes of Hazzard” car known as the General Lee over the town’s fountain square (via Commonwealth Journal). The car jumped 150 feet in front of an audience of fans and locals. According to the local outlet, 35,000 spectators came to show support for the jump, which was inspired by the series, which aired from 1979 to 1985.

The event was held for the Somernites Cruises’ 25th annual classic car cruise, which runs each year between April to October.

“It’s done,” Somernites Cruise Executive Director Keith Floyd told the Journal after the event took place. “Praise the Lord, everybody’s safe. [Kohn] is doing great.”

“You get one shot at it,” added Kohn after completing the jump. “This is a very scary situation. You’re putting yourself in a life-and-death situation on purpose, and I just...

Alongside taking over the TV landscape with a staggering array of series, Taylor Sheridan has been engaging in a sort of Western boosterism. The man who rose to TV prominence by creating and scripting the hugely successful neo-Western series "Yellowstone" has since churned out multiple spin-offs alongside a raft of other series, many of which are either Westerns themselves or inspired by the genre. At this point, there are almost a dozen shows under the Sheridan umbrella, including a Western series that you've probably never heard of but which sums up the man's modus operandi.

"The Last Cowboy" is a reality competition series that focuses on the sport of horse reining, wherein contestants compete in the "Run for a Million" event, which was started by none other than Sheridan himself. As the official site of the event states, the "Run for a Million" and "The Last Cowboy" are designed to...

Actor Richard Hurst passed at the age of 79 on June 26, Thursday, in Los Angeles. He was famous for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in the classic TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard. It was reported that the death was unexpected, and the cause of death has yet to be determined. He has also appeared in various other films and TV shows, including M*A*S*H and The Bob Newhart Show.

Fans are also familiar with the works of his son, Ryan Hurst, who appeared as Opie Winston in Sons of Anarchy and Gerry Bertier in Remember the Titans. His other son, Collin Hurst, has also acted in films. His wife, Candace Kaniecki, confirmed the news of his death to TMZ.

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Rick Hurst, the actor known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died. He was 79.

According to the actor’s wife Candace Kaniecki, he died unexpectedly on Thursday in Los Angeles, TMZ reported. His cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

Hurst’s co-star Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on the 1979-’85 CBS sitcom, announced his death on Facebook after Hurst was scheduled to appear at Cooter’s Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee next month.

“It doesn’t seem right that Rick Hurst passed away this afternoon. When something so unexpected happens, it is ‘harder to process,’ as the current expression goes,” he said in a statement. “I have known Rick for over 45 years and there wasn’t a minute of that time that he didn’t leave me smiling or laughing. Sure he was a professional comedian, but mostly he just had a heart as big as Texas.

Rick Hurst, who portrayed the good-hearted Deputy Cletus Hogg on the long-running CBS action comedy The Dukes of Hazzard, died Thursday. He was 79.

Hurst’s death was announced by the Cooter’s Place museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He had just canceled a scheduled July 3-7 appearance there.

“To fans, he was more than a character — he was family,” reads a Dukes of Hazzard post on Instagram. “His gentle smile, impeccable comedic timing and kind-hearted spirit made every scene brighter.

“Offscreen, Rick was known for his generosity, humility and love for connecting with fans at events across the country. Whether it was a reunion special or a meet-and-greet at Cooter’s, he never stopped sharing his joy with the people who adored him.”

Before his most famous role, Hurst played a prisoner named Cleaver alongside Tom Poston and Hal Williams on the 1975-76 ABC sitcom On the Rocks, which revolved...

Despite ending nearly 15 years ago, Smallville remains a classic among both Superman fans and casual audiences. The hit series lasted for 10 seasons and starred Tom Welling as a young Clark Kent before donning his signature blue, red, and yellow suit. What set Smallville apart however is its split emphasis on Clark and his eventual nemesis, Lex Luthor, portrayed by Michael Rosenbaum. The two young men cross paths when the former saves the latter after his car careens into a lake, subsequently forming a brother-like friendship.

Aside from Welling and Rosenbaum, the cast included Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, John Glover, Sam Jones III, Justin Hartley, John Schneider, and Annette O'Toole, among others. Though its cast was a major part of the series' appeal, another factor in its success was its reverential treatment of Superman's history. From previous franchise stars returning to music cues to obscure lore mentions, Smallville didn't need Clark...

When Roseanne Barr was fired from the rebooted Roseanne in 2018, the producers decided that, in order to continue, the series would need to change. Instead of the sarcastic loudmouth Roseanne Conner as the center of her family, John Goodman’s Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf’s Jackie Harris and Sara Gilbert’s Darlene Conner stepped in to fill the void, making it a show with a bit less attitude and an increased focus on grief in light of Barr’s character’s death. These changes allowed the show — now rebranded as The Conners — to last for seven seasons.

However, not all shows are smart enough to fully pivot after a cast departure. Instead, many just end up replacing that person with a new character who has pretty much the exact same personality. The hope, presumably, is to keep whatever dynamics a show already possesses.

Here are some of the best — and worst — examples…...

Before James Gunn’s Dcu was even a thought, before Henry Cavill took to the skies as the Man of Steel, and before The CW assembled the Arrowverse, Smallville redefined Superman for a new generation. Running from 2001 to 2011, the show dared to ask: what if Clark Kent was just a small-town teen trying to get through puberty and algebra without heat-visioning his classmates? With Tom Welling’s square jaw, Kristin Kreuk’s Lana “meteor freak” drama, and Michael Rosenbaum’s perfectly bald Lex, Smallville turned Superman into a modern superhero again. While the show wrapped over a decade ago, its legacy is still being talked about today—especially by one of its biggest stars. In an interview with The Series Regular, John Schneider, who played the best Jonathan Kent of all time (according to fans), dropped a truth bomb that’s shocked many Superman fans: “The movies are just Ok.

Ruth Buzzi, the actress and comedian best known for her time on “Laugh-In,” died on Thursday. She was 88 years old.

The five-time Emmy nominee’s family revealed her passing in a Facebook message on Friday morning, writing that she “died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas. She was in hospice care for several years with Alzheimer’s disease.” As such, the family has also requested that donations be made to Alzheimer’s research in lieu of any flowers.

“Ruth Buzzi brought a singular energy and charm to sketch comedy that made her a standout on ‘Laugh-In’ and the ‘Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts,'” National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson said in a statement. “Her characters, especially the unforgettable Gladys Ormphby, captured the delightful absurdity of the era. We remember her with admiration and appreciation for the joy and laughter she brought to generations of fans.”

Buzzi was born in 1936 in Rhode Island,...

It’s wild to think about, but Smallville first hit our screens 24 years ago. Back in 2001, it did something no other Superman adaptation, or rather any superhero adaptation, had really done before—it took us into Clark Kent’s early years.

Instead of jumping straight to the caped hero we all recognize, Smallville lets us see a teenage Clark, awkwardly navigating high school, friendships, and self-discovery while slowly coming to terms with his destiny. It wasn’t about Superman, the larger-than-life icon—it was about Clark, the person. And that’s what made it so easy to connect with.

For ten seasons, we got to watch him stumble, grow, and finally step into the hero we all knew he was meant to be. The show brought in classic Superman characters, but it did so in a way that felt natural, like they were always part of Clark’s world.

Tom Welling...

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It's possible that "somebody save me" is a thought that crossed Tom Welling's mind while he was filming the earlier seasons of Smallville. During a MegaCon panel that celebrated different iterations of Superman, at which Collider's Maggie Lovitt was in attendance, the actor talked about the first few seasons of the hit series and how the on and off-screen relationship with John Schneider (The Haves and the Have Nots) was fundamental for him to build some self-confidence.

The stars of Smallville recently discussed the Superman prequel series, revealing what mementos they took from the set. The fan-favorite The CW series, which continues to be popular, ended its remarkable ten-season run fourteen years ago.

Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, and Erica Durance were all on the Smallville MegaCon panel. Cbr asked the actors what they had taken from the set, to which the Clark Kent/Superman actor Welling responded, "Just my memories." His co-stars, however, were not quite as reticent. "I got the Smallville jacket. I have Lex's goggles. A picture of the crazy doll," Lex Luthor actor Rosenbaum stated. Kreuk revealed she had kept a memento from one of the wildest Smallville episodes, "Thirst," which had her character Lana Lang turn into a vampire. "My vampire teeth and de-kryptonite necklace," she responded. Durance, who portrayed Lois Lane, kept her character's name tag and entire wardrobe.

That...

Smallvillestar Tom Welling opens up about losing his composure on the set of the hit Superman prequel series.

Per SportsKeeda, Welling discussed the experience during his latest appearance of fellow Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast. "We had to stop when they were rolling and back and forth," Welling recalled. "I lost my composure, and I went out there, and I raised my voice toward a crew who I know... I know all their names ... and another crew member comes and says, 'Tom, Tom, Tom, I need you to...,' and I'm like, 'I'm not gonna calm down."

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Over nine decades, the story of Superman unfolded in comics, radio drama, animation and live-action films and shows. Keeping the Man of Steel's story fresh through all this time is challenging, especially when each iteration has to hit certain specific story beats. By defying one of those, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman gave viewers the best Pa Kent in live action as played by Eddie Jones.

Superman doesn't become a hero because of his god-like Kryptonian powers, but rather because of Jonathan and Martha Kent. Arguably, Superman: The Movie nailed that relationship in 1978, with Glenn Ford's portrayal. In a single scene, Pa tells Clark Kent the most important thing he needs to know,...

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When your favorite TV show ends, you can feel like mourning. Sometimes, though, a show has gone on for so long that there's nothing left for it to do except to end. That was where "Smallville" was in 2011, when it began its 10th and final season on the CW.

"Smallville" followed a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) during his high school years. Running storylines included Clark's relationship with girl next door Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) and his friendship with future nemesis, Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum). Along the way, the show included a monster of the week formula where Clark battled people given superpowers from Kryptonite — "Smallville" was very consciously "Superboy" by way of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer."

Season 10 was not announced to be the final season at the time, but the writers approached it as such. (The finale of "Smallville" is literally titled "Finale.") For one, while "Smallville" wasn't failing,...

Smallville is arguably one of the most popular superhero series of all time. However, Tom Welling, who played Clark Kent throughout the show's 10 season run, was hesitant to reprise the role in other DC Arrowverse properties.

Welling explained his aversion to Clark Kent cameos, before his 2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths appearance, at Fan Expo New Orleans 2025 (via Kelsey Krogman). "I got some calls but they weren't [about] me acting on these shows," the actor said. "It was me playing Clark on those shows, and I really felt protective of the fact that Clark wouldn't exist on those shows."

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Welling also talked about the moment he agreed to Crisis on Infinite Earths. "Finally, I got a [call] from someone connected to it who said,...

Smallville is arguably one of the most popular superhero series of all time. However, Tom Welling, who played Clark Kent throughout the show's 10 season run, was hesitant to reprise the role in other DC Arrowverse properties.

Welling explained his aversion to Clark Kent cameos, before his 2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths appearance, at Fan Expo New Orleans 2025 (via Kelsey Krogman). "I got some calls but they weren't [about] me acting on these shows," the actor said. "It was me playing Clark on those shows, and I really felt protective of the fact that Clark wouldn't exist on those shows."

Related Is Superman & Lois a Sequel to Smallville?

Superman & Lois shares a unique relationship with one of the most original interpretations of the Clark Kent story in TV history.

Welling also talked about the moment he agreed to Crisis on Infinite Earths. "Finally, I got a [call] from someone connected to it who said,...

Nerd movies, like geeks themselves, have come a long way over the last few decades. When films about nerds and geeks started becoming popular in the 1980s, they showed the characters as losers, misfits, and outsiders who had to face bullies, who were often the cool, popular kids. Since the 80s, the roles have stayed the same concerning their brains and status as misfits, but these characters have become more prestigious and important, as brains are more important than brawn in today's society.

When it comes to movies about nerds and geeks, they are no longer just about nerds being picked on by jocks and having to survive. They have become films about the smartest kids in the class doing things that no one ever imagined they could do. Geeks today are cool and often have more in common with regular people than the jocks that used to rule the class.

The CW’s Smallville told the story of Clark Kent before he was Superman, starting in his teen years. Clark doesn’t fully transform into the famous comic book hero until the final episode of the series. The hit superhero show created by Al Gough and Miles Millar featured many recognizable names from the Superman comics, like Lana Lang, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen.

In DC Comics’ Superman, Jimmy Olsen was a young photographer at the Daily Planet and good friends with Lois Lane and Clark Kent. Smallville’s Jimmy was also a photojournalist, and he was a love interest for Chloe Sullivan. Introducing Jimmy Olsen in Smallville created some discrepancies in the timeline and ultimately led to Jimmy’s death on the show.

Who Was Jimmy Olsen in Smallville?

The first hint of Henry James “Jimmy” Olsen in Smallville was when Chloe mentioned having a fling during her internship...

Smallville is the longest-running live-action superhero series, providing a decade of interesting takes on the Superman mythos. The show stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent and Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor. It primarily serves as a Superman origin story, yet it also gives his nemesis a fairly emotional origin as well. Their dynamic fueled the earlier episodes before later seasons took on other threats within the DC universe. A big draw of Smallville is the stellar cast, which also included Annette O'Toole, John Schneider, John Glover, Kristen Kreuk, Erica Durance, and more.

Despite going through so many changes, there's really not a single season of Smallville that is bad. There are bad episodes for sure, but each season has redeeming qualities, whether they're strong performances or standout stories. As such, a low ranking does not mean that the season is low quality. After all, when a show lasts as long as Smallville,...

Before the invention of the TiVo and the birth of the streaming era meant that you could watch whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted, families gathered around television sets to soak in whatever the networks had programmed for their prime-time blocks. When a new TV show premiered on one of the few channels available, millions of Americans tuned in to see what was in store.

Some of the biggest television show premieres of all time are long-lasting and classic sitcoms, while others have been forgotten over time. In the bygone era of gathering around the TV at a set time, new shows that premiered on the big networks always had a chance to make a splash with audiences.

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Smallville remains one of the best superhero origin stories of all time, despite never getting past the actual origin story elements. Early in the rise of the superhero genre, Warner Bros. Television took the most famous and powerful superhero of all time back to basics. And thanks to an incredible cast, creative writers, and compelling stories told through the lens of a young adult coming-of-age story, it was a huge hit, paving the way for what would ultimately become The CW's Arrowverse.

Smallville is a Superhero television series based on the Superman Comic Book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This television release was developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The premise revolves around a young Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and attempts to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends, family, and those around him safe thanks to his superpowers.

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The TV series Smallville was a beloved show, especially in its earlier seasons. This was due to its more down-to-earth tone and relatable characters, which made it more of a drama than a superhero series. John Schneider's Jonathan Kent continues to be seen as a standout character from the series.

The adoptive father of Clark Kent, a.k.a. Kal-El, Jonathan's character was central in molding him from a young boy into Superman. Sadly, Schneider wasn't around for the entire series, with his initial exit being quite drastic. He did come back, however, cementing how important he was to the series' themes.

Updated by Alex Roush on November 21, 2024: John Schneider's portrayal of Jonathan Kent on Smallville was the first time the character had truly been delved into. This allowed Schneider's version to expound on the character like never before, which is why Jonathan Kent's Smallville death was so tragic.

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In its ten seasons on the air, The CWs Smallville had its share of memorable character deaths. The saddest and best remembered by most was the passing of Clark Kents adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, during the shows fifth season. Jonathans sudden and tragic death was a gut punch to viewers, to be sure. But there was one character whose untimely demise was even more heartbreaking. And it preceded Jonathans by a full three years.

Viewers might not remember Ryan James, Clarks young telepathic friend who became nothing less than a little brother to him in Smallville. Ryan only appeared in two episodes of the series, but his untimely passing...

Smallville adapts Golden Age Superman and Superboy comics for a modern audience, showing the Man of Steel's upbringing in Smallville, Kansas, and his journey to becoming an icon. The town is plagued by disgruntled citizens imbued with powers from Kryptonian radiation, and it's usually up to Clark and his friends to save the day.

Golden Age Superman stories were notoriously weird, and Smallville perfectly captures that weirdness, balancing the interpersonal relationships of teenagers with world-ending threats. There are two kinds of weirdness: good weirdness comes when storylines start to explore goofy concepts like those from the original comics, while bad weirdness comes from beloved characters thrust into uncomfortable situations. Smallville tries to lean into good weirdness, but sometimes the bad kind seeps through.

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I've updated this fun list by Jack Gaul to spotlight five more particularly weird storylines from Smallville, a show that...

Superman is one of the most popular characters in the entire DC Universe, and the popular comic book "The Death of Superman" has served as inspiration for several projects throughout the years. In animation, live-action, and even video games, the story of Superman's death has been a popular point of adaptation, featuring Doomsday or even bigger villains. While some series have adapted details loosely, including in the Justice League cartoon, where Superman did not actually die but was sent to the future, others have been much more faithful to the source material.

Superman's darkest story has been made even heavier with the recent episodes of Superman and Lois. Following a clash with Doomsday, the show has focussed on the trauma of how this has affected others, and this follows a long line of adaptations that have done the same. Seeing this iconic storyline being adapted for a new series has...

Smallville star Tom Welling discusses the possibilities of the Multiverse in relation to his Crisis on Infinite Earths appearance.

Speaking to ScreenRant, Welling discussed the ways in which his various reprisals of the role of Clark Kent, aka Superman, were never quite in line with his portrayal of the role on Smallville. As such, Welling isn't certain that the Smallville Superman was the one who gave up his powers on The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths event. "I was asked to be in a lot of the other shows after Smallville ended, I was asked to sort of appear in them as Clark and it never felt like their tone was the same as Clark was or what Smallville was," Welling explained. "I still believe that in the crossover what you see Clark doing and giving up his powers and being with Lois for their family, that might not be...

A Smallville season 11 concept trailer sets up the ideal return for Tom Welling's Superman in a DC sequel. One of the key actors to have played Superman in live-action is Tom Welling, who he starred as Clark Kent for a decade on Smallville. Thanks to Smallville's tremendous success, it paved the way for more comic book and superhero TV properties, including the Arrowverse on The CW.

While Smallville ended over a decade ago, many are hoping to see the beloved Superman drama come back at some point. To show what a series revival could look like, LexReviews shared a concept trailer for Smallville season 11. Check it out below.

The Smallville season 11 trailer pitches the story after Welling's appearance in Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. However, following the restoration of the multiverse, the Smallville season 11 concept trailer sets up the idea of Welling being able to become...

Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are eager to create an animated Smallville series. Tom Welling provided an update about the status of the animated Smallville sequel, which is waiting for a green light from DC. Erica Durance and Rosenbaum have expressed interest in returning for the hypothetical Smallville sequel.

Longtime DC actor Tom Welling opens up on what is going on with the Smallville sequel series. Since its conclusion in 2011, there has always been the hope that the Smallville cast would come back in another continuation of this take on the Superman mythology. While a live-action revival may not be in the cards for the foreseeable future, Welling has been working on a pitch for an animated Smallville TV show with his co-star Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor.

As Welling recently appeared at Terrificon the Smallville star finally gave a new update on the animated series and what is...

A Smallville animated series has been in the works for years. While the original cast is ready to lend their voices to their animated cartoon counterparts, Tom Welling says they still need to get the go-ahead from DC execs.

"We've been talking about it for a few years," Welling said during an appearance at the Terrificon convention in Connecticut on Aug 18 (via KryptonSite). "We want to do a Smallville comic book and animated series, and then we would all voice the characters. We've already got an artist, and we have a poster. We haven't been able to share it yet, but Lionel Luthor is looming over everybody, and it's really cool. But we just can't do anything without DC saying we can do it. They just haven't given us a green light, but we're ready, and Al [Gough] and Miles [Millar], who wrote Smallville, want to write it. But it's not our property,...

Allison Mack didn't plan to return for Smallville season 10, wanting to move on from the show after a long tenure in it. Mack returned to wrap up Chloe's story, citing fan commitment. Chloe's narrative continued in Smallville Season 11 comics.

Allison Mack was a regular fixture of the DC Universe in Smallville where she played Chloe Sullivan, but she only appeared in 6 episodes of the show's final season. Sullivan had the second-longest tenure on the series, behind only Tom Welling, and appeared in 205 episodes, including many of Smallville's most rewatchable episodes. The Superman prequel series pulled the bulk of its main characters from the comic book lore of Superman and Superboy. However, Allison Mack's Chloe Sullivan was an exception, with the charismatic journalist character being an original addition by the show's writers.

Considering the regular departures of the cast from the series, Allison Mack's persistence on the show is notable.

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Fans of Great American Family’s drama movies can look forward to these five new, original movies coming in August 2024. Airing on the company’s streaming network, Pure Flix, the following is a brief plot description and casting news for the new upcoming movies according to the press release.

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This powerful story is about Noah (Gaston), who is on the verge of becoming the next great star in country music and doesn’t want anything to get in the way of his newfound glory, not even his kids. God’s Country Song is about second chances and leading a purpose-driven life.

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John Schneider's portrayal of Jonathan Kent in Smallville was influential, creating a strong and loving father figure for Clark. Smallville evolved over its seasons, with key character departures like Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor impacting the show. Schneider's departure after Jonathan Kent's death in the 100th episode set Clark on a path of growth and self-discovery.

John Schneider played an important role in the DC Universe as Jonathan Kent on the Superman prequel Smallville for 5 seasons. Featuring in some of Smallvile's most rewatchable episodes, the Dukes of Hazzard star joined a long legacy of excellent performers in portraying Superman's dad. Glenn Ford played the character before him, and Kevin Costner would play it after him, but Schneider's contribution to the role was very influential. He created an iteration of Jonathan Kent that was strong-willed, loving, kind-hearted, and uncompromising. Featured alongside Annette O'Toole, the actor made a believable paternal...

After both losing their spouses over the past two years, John Schneider and Dee Dee Sorvino found each other and made things official on Tuesday (July 23) by tying the knot. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, the couple got married in “the back of a white convertible” at Vegas Weddings in Las Vegas, Nevada. After the nuptials, Schneider and Sorvino released a joint statement, saying, “Just when we thought our happiest days were forever behind us … we happened!” According to People, Schneider and Sorvino have plans for a bigger wedding ceremony at the Hollywood Museum (where they first met) in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, August 1. The marriage comes after both stars lost their spouses in the past two years. Schneider’s late wife, Alicia Allain Schneider, passed away in February 2023 from breast cancer. Dee Dee’s husband, Godfather of Harlem actor Paul Sorvino, died in July 2022 from natural causes.

Willem Dafoe is the new artistic director of the theater department of the Italian arts organization La Biennale di Venezia, the Venice Biennale, for a two-year term 2025-2026.

“Theater is in fact the original home of his lustrous career,” said Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, chair of the board of directors of the Biennale, which is the foundation that oversees the Venice Film Festival. “One of the founders of the legendary Wooster Group in 1977, the perfect control of his body on stage has always stemmed from discipline, knowledge, passion and a profound awareness of theater. I can’t wait, like everyone else, to be a spectator at the festival he will build as artistic director and — from his lectern as an absolute maestro — to watch the young men and women of the Theater College grow in their art.”

Said Dafoe: “I was first surprised then happy to receive Pietrangelo Buttafuoco’s invitation.” He...

Smallville fan art reveals Tom Welling's potential Superman costume. Tom Welling was a perfect Clark Kent, but the show lacked a full Superman reveal. A possible Smallville animated spin-off could show Welling's Superman.

Smallville may have disappointed fans with a lacking Superman costume reveal in the finale, but some fan art has finally showcased exactly what Tom Welling in the suit could have looked like. Smallville aired on The WB at the end of 2001, and continued for 10 seasons, transitioning to The CW when the channel combined with Upn in 2006. The show provided insight into the early years of the world's most powerful superhero.

Smallville did an excellent job providing an origin for the Man of Steel, and showcasing the struggles of living with superpowers as a young man in school. However, it suffered from a lack of development when the show never saw the boy wonder become the Man of Tomorrow.

Sam Jones III left Smallville in Season 3 due to pressure of keeping Clark's secret and personal struggles. Jones returned for a single episode in Season 7 as Pete Ross, facing disappointing character changes. Producers decided to write Pete Ross out of the show despite Jones' desire to stay for more seasons.

Created by Al Gough and Miles Millar, Smallville was a unique approach to telling the story of how Clark Kent eventually became Superman. Instead of focusing on Kal-El's time in the cape and tights, Smallville focused on the path that led a Kansas farm boy to becoming the world's greatest superhero. The show also brought in characters that fans expected to see, such as Kristen Kreuk's Lana Lang and Sam Jones III as Pete Ross. Pete became Clark's best friend and the first person to discover his secret.

Throughout the ten seasons of Smallville, cast changes were inevitable, and Pete Ross,...

John Schneider, who played Beauregard “Bo” Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, has been opening up about finding love again just over a year after the tragic death of his wife, Alicia Allain. The actor appeared on the May 29 episode of the Grace Begins podcast, where he revealed he is in a new relationship, though he did not reveal the name of his new partner. However, he did note that she, too, lost a spouse, which is what bonded them. “The last year has been pretty wonderful. But the year before that was really rough,” Schneider said, per Fox News. “But God pays attention. God sent a widower to a widow and a widow to a widower who [gets] it, who understands.” “I tell you what, I was ready to give it up, all of it — everything. Then, just when I thought the very notion of dating or holding another hand was repulsive,...

Winners of The Masked Singer enjoy various post-win opportunities from new albums to acting roles, staying in the spotlight. Fans can stay updated on winners' personal lives, relationships, and their stance in controversies to see their success beyond the show. The Masked Singer has boosted winners' careers, from addressing rumors to launching tours, albums, and starring in TV shows.

Since Nick Cannon left America's Got Talent behind and began hosting The Masked Singer, the show has become a smash hit with fans. After all, fans can't get enough of The Masked Singer's chaotic moments and finding out which stars are under the colorful costumes.

Of course, the Masked Singer's fans have questions about the show, including how much the singers and judges get paid. Fans also want to know what has happened to The Masked Singer's winners since they were crowned.

This article will reveal what has happened to...

Smallville's success paved the way for the Arrowverse, with Tom Welling exploring ten unique Superman costumes in new fan art. Welling's journey to becoming Superman was significant, with a look at alternate costume designs paying homage to past iconic Superman looks. A potential Smallville sequel could see Welling don a black-and-silver Superman costume, providing a fresh take on the iconic character.

Smallville star Tom Welling sports ten unique Superman costumes through new DC fan art. While the Arrowverse became a major DC TV franchise for The CW, it wouldn't have been possible without Smallville's major success, as it told Clark Kent's origin story. While serving as the ultimate Superman prequel, it wasn't until the Smallville series finale that the world got to see Clark finally become the Man of Steel.

To this day, Smallville is the longest-running live-action Superman TV show, while exploring new takes on the iconic mythology.

My Adventures with Superman is one of the most brilliant superhero animated series. Created by Brendan Clougher, Jake Wyatt, and Josie Campbell, the Adult Swim series tells the story of Superman aka Clark Kent as he starts his new job at The Daily Planet, with his roommate Jimmy Olson, and his senior intern at The Daily Planet who is none other than Lois Lane. They quickly become a team and try to bring in big stories so that they can become real reporters while Clark also tries to become the hero he is meant to be. My Adventures with Superman has great action but the brilliant thing about the series is that it isn’t an action series about Superman, it’s a series about a superhero and his relationships as he figures out who he really is. So, if you love the heart, optimism, great story, and fantastic animation...

Jelly Roll recently rode shotgun as Kid Rock performed one of his biggest hits in front of a huge audience. So, what was it about this recent performance that made such a statement?

Kid Rock Decked Out Tesla Cybertruck For Epic Performance

Kid Rock delivered a memorable performance on Saturday night during his Rock N Rodeo show outside of Dallas, Texas. He decked out his Tesla Cybertruck to look like the original 1969 orange Dodge Charger from the Dukes of Hazzard.

The singer already owns the original General Lee car. However, during his performance on Saturday night, he rode in with some famous guests as well. Driving the decked-out Cybertruck was none other than John Schneider, the original Bo Duke actor.

Along with that, Jelly Roll happened to be in the passenger seat. Together, they made quite the trio as Kid Rock went right into his hit single.

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No longer content with just owning the original General Lee car from the Dukes of Hazzard, Kid Rock mocked up a Tesla Cybertruck to look like the famous orange 1969 Dodge Charger.

The musician used it to make a grand entrance at his Rock N Rodeo show outside Dallas on Saturday night, singing “Cowboy” from the bed of the Elon Musk pickup while Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider drove the car. It was a spectacle very much in-line with Kid Rock and Schneider’s whole stick-it-to-the-libs vibe, down to the...

Currently in preproduction, the ‘Old West’ feature “Butch Cassidy’s Forgotten Outlaw”, is written and directed by Nik Tizekker, starring Rj Mitte, Lesley Ann Warren, Lorenzo Lamas, Cathy Moriarty, Costas Mandylor, John Schneider, Aaron Schwartz, James Duval, Eric Nelsen and Hudson West

“…during the late 1800’s, ‘Bub Meek’ helplessly watches his best friend ‘Robert LeRoy Parker’ aka ‘Butch Cassidy’, rise to infamy as a butcher, thief, robber, cattle rustler, bank, train robber and the leader of a gang of criminal outlaws known as the ‘Wild Bunch’.

“Parker engaged in criminal activity for more than a decade at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, but the pressures of being pursued by law enforcement, notably the ‘Pinkerton’ detective agency, forced him to flee the US with his partner in crime, ‘Harry Longabaugh’, aka the ‘Sundance Kid’, and ‘Etta Place’.

“The trio traveled first to Argentina and then to Bolivia,...

Annette O'Toole's portrayal of Martha Kent in Smallville redeemed her from her role as Lana Lang in Superman III. Fans' intense affection for Superman has been evident throughout history, impacting adaptations like Smallville. Martha Kent served as the emotional anchor in Smallville, guiding Clark and Jonathan while embodying strength and compassion.

The iconic Superman-inspired series Smallville is a story of redemption, at least for one of its actors. Annette O'Toole is known by fans of a certain age as Martha Kent, Clark Kent's mother. However, O'Toole is known to an older generation of fans, not as Clark's mother, but his first-ever love, Lana Lang in Superman III. While nothing that went wrong with the Superman film franchise is her fault, the time O'Toole spent as Martha Kent helped redeem the actor's place in the legend of the world's most popular superhero.

With the failure of the later installments of...

Country music legend Reba McEntire is ready to light up the stage at the 2024 ACM Awards. The iconic “Fancy” singer, 69, is preparing to host the award ceremony in Frisco, Texas. It will be her 17th time hosting the annual event.

Reba McEntire Shares Favorite Part Of Hosting ACM Awards

McEntire, who has held the title of most female artist of the year nominations in ACM history, is no stranger to the spotlight of live television.

“I like to go visit with everyone. I love live television,” McEntire told People magazine. She added, “I get to sing a song, see what everybody else is promoting, their new material, but basically just to get to see my old friends and meet new people.”

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Looking back at her first time hosting in 1985, Reba McEntire fondly remembers sharing the stage with TV stars Mac Davis and John Schneider. “Here I was,...

According to The Wrap, Pruitt Taylor-Vince has been cast as Jonathan Kent in James Gunn’s Superman. I can’t say that’s who I expected to play Clark Kent’s adoptive human father in the movie, but I’ve always been a big fan of the actor, who has appeared in everything from The X-Files to Deadwood to The Walking Dead.

Pruitt Taylor-Vince will join the long line of actors who have brought Jonathan Kent to life in movies and television, including Glenn Ford in the original Superman movie, John Schneider in Smallville, Kevin Costner in Man of Steel, and many more. As I mentioned above, Taylor-Vince might not feel like the obvious choice for the role, but he’s a true talent and I hope fans give him a chance.

I was first introduced to Taylor-Vince in The X-Files, but the actor has appeared in a hell of a lot throughout his career,...