#protect henry winkler

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Henry Winkler!!!! in The Bob Newhart Show playing a charismatic thief.

2.19 Clink Shrink

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Henry Winkler is precious and must be protected.

"I can't be in the spotlight."

Gene Cousineau | Henry Winkler | Barry (2018-23)

[murphyishaunting]

The Cast of a Webcomic I'm working on, give me some notes!

Overview:

The story is The Weiss Hotel, A horror webcomic set in the 1940s, 6 people get trapped within the spiritual realm after their stay at the grand opening of the Weiss Hotel, owned by famous Hollywood Producer, Henry Weiss. Will they be able to thwart the spirits that lurk and escape before dawn rises? Or be trapped within the curse that befalls the Weiss Hotel.

VERY brief character overviews from left to right:

Wanda Rose "The Mechanic": A mechanic who overheard a secret about the owner, a family oriented woman who would do anything to protect her family as the main breadwinner whole her husband is at war.

Belladonna Lockhart "The Movie Starlet": Our main character, a Hollywood starlet that is just rising off of the massive box office hit "A Singer in Scarlet". After being told she's forced to marry her costar for publicity she wants out of the Weiss Production company and of this marriage, but will she be able to escape? What will she be willing to do in order to do so?

Amelia Weiss "The Heiress": A young 17 year old apprentice to Henry Weiss, and the heiress to his company and fortune. Once she's of age shortly, she'll take over the hotel while her father focuses on the production company. But that wasn't always the case, her mother and older brother were recently involved in a horrific murder cold case that remains cold. Will the effects of this case continue to haunt her? What really happened to get her to be next in line?

Francis Bordeaux "The Star": Belladonna's costar, and a man who's been in showbiz longer than Belladonna. He was the one to tell her that she's marrying him, but he may have something lurking underneath. Could the marriage really be love, a publicity stunt, or something darker? What strings did he pull and what will he continue to do to get what he wants?

Richard Winkler "The Bellhop": The first employee hired at the Weiss Hotel to try to get in with Henry, he would do ANYTHING to be in movies and is a massive fan of Belladonna and Francis. What lengths would he go to in order to get his career? How MUCH is he a fan of Belladonna and Francis?

Stanley Morris "The Detective": ,A once famed detective who never failed a case. Until it came to the cold case of Ms. Irene and Charles Weiss. The witness that held his case together clammed up and lied on trial and his accusation and career fell apart. He still believes he's right and refuses to admit defeat, following his suspect to the hotel's opening (and closing) night. Just who does he suspect? And is that really all that is known about this case?

Lemme know what you think! This story is my baby, and I'd be happy to rant on and on about it!

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off the top of my head, bill hader wore his n95 mask while directing barry and doing emmys idk if that counts

yeah we love bill. from what i know he is immunocompromised and i commend him for taking steps to protect himself + 77 year old henry winkler. mask visibility means something and i wouldn’t detract from that. but i also haven’t seen him make any statements about permanently adjusting industry-wide working conditions because of the pandemic or speaking to the lack of disease protections or accessibility measures in the SAG-AFTRA demands and i’m wondering if anybody is doing that

[rockislandadultreads]

Goodreads Choice Awards 2023: Best Humor

Winner: Being Henry by Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.

Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s revealed himself as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as The Fonz, he could hardly find work.

Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.

Nominee: Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones

Hey you guys, it’s Leslie. I’m excited to share my story with you.

Now, I’m gonna be honest: Some of the details might be vague because a b*tch is fifty-five and she’s smoked a ton of weed. But while bits might be a touch hazy, I can promise you the underlying truth is REAL. Whether I’m talking about my childhood growing up in the South, my early stand-up days driving from gig to gig through the darkest parts of our country and praying I wouldn’t get murdered, what Chris Rock told Lorne Michaels, that time I wanted to shoot Whoopi Goldberg on SNL, and yeah, I’ll tell you all about Ghostbusters and the nudes and Supermarket Sweep and The Daily Show . . . I’m sharing it all in these pages. It’s not easy being a woman in comedy, especially when you’re a tall-*ss Black woman with a trumpet voice. I have to fight so that no one takes me for granted, and no one takes advantage. These are the stories that explain why. (Cue the Law & Order theme.)

Nominee: Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is a comedian’s comedian (an outsider among outsiders) and has forever fought to find a place to belong. From struggling with an eating disorder as a child of the 1980s, to navigating a career in the arts (and medical debt and psychiatric institutionalization), she has tried just about every method possible to not only be a part of the world, but to want to be a part of it.

In Bamford’s signature voice, Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult, brings us on a quest to participate in something. With sincerity and transparency, she recounts every anonymous fellowship she has joined (including but not limited to: Debtors Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous), every hypomanic episode (from worrying about selling out under capitalism to enforcing union rules on her Netflix TV show set to protect her health), and every easy 1-to-3-step recipe for fudge in between.

Singular and inimitable, Bamford’s memoir explores what it means to keep going, and to be a member of society (or any group she’s invited to) despite not being very good at it. In turn, she hopes to transform isolating experiences into comedy that will make you feel less alone (without turning into a cult following).

Nominee: Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

The success of Irby's career has taken her to new heights. She fields calls with job offers from Hollywood and walks the red carpet with the iconic ladies of Sex and the City. Finally, she has made it. But, behind all that new-found glam, Irby is just trying to keep her life together as she always had.

Her teeth are poisoning her from inside her mouth, and her diarrhea is back. She gets turned away from a restaurant for wearing ugly clothes, she goes to therapy and tries out Lexapro, gets healed with Reiki, explores the power of crystals, and becomes addicted to QVC. Making light of herself as she takes us on an outrageously funny tour of all the details that make up a true portrait of her life, Irby is once again the relatable, uproarious tonic we all need.

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I don't care for Adam Sandler films but I adore Henry Winkler.

Henry Winkler Reveals He Starred in The Waterboy for Adam Sandler as a Last-Minute 'Favor': All I Got Was 'a Cookie' https://people.com/henry-winkler-adam-sandler-the-waterboy-favor-8728224

[causewhywouldnti]

My thoughts as I‘m watching 24 seasons of law &order svu:

Season 3

Was curious to see how/if they‘d address 9/11. So I wasn‘t surprised that they changed the intro to no longer show the twin towers.

Capt. Cragen playing the video game and telling them all how he played it. Sounds so proud of himself.

Fascinating shot in the beginning of 3x15, the rapist‘s face is better light than Elliot’s making Elliot look like the bad guy.

Most relatable thing: the fact that Benson wears the same top in different colors for several episodes over the season.

3x16, I have a bit of a problem with patient confidentiality (or rather lack there of). I mean, it‘s pretty normal to tell loved ones about patients, but Kathy gave Elliot waaaayyy too much information. I mean the sex is a given, but the age, family history (even if only small) as well as the school she attends. Makes it pretty easy to figure out. She could have just said an underage girl got raped. And left it at that. Elliot didn‘t really help either. I did like how Nurse Carol shut him down though! And that they addressed the dubious gathering of information.

Familiar faces: Rachel's father from friends, Liza Weil, Elizabeth Banks, Jimmy from OTH, Paige Turco(!!!), One of the kids from Music of the Heart, Nurse Eli from Grey‘s, Emily Deschanel, Henry Winkler, Clara from Back to the Future and last but not least: Eric Stoltz

Favorite episodes: 3x02 (protective Elliot), 3x10 (was wondering when they would get to a case where a woman raped a man) and 3x19.

Favorite quote: „Dad‘s Mad.“ -Fin 3x18

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The Essential Men's Fashion Piece: A Comprehensive Guide to Men's Leather Biker Vest

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The Essential Men's Fashion Piece: A Comprehensive Guide to Men's Leather Biker Vest

The Ultimate Men’s Leather Biker Vest Guide: Styles, Fits, and Icons

The daring wear mens leather biker vest. It is not only clothing that symbolizes freedom and defiance. This garment’s rich history and various characters can be used to express the wearer’s beliefs, experiences, and adventures.

Motorcyclists first used leather biker vests in the early 20th century for practical reasons: they gave more excellent protection without the bulk of complete jackets, allowing more effortless movement. As motorcycle clubs gained popularity, these vests became emblems of identification and fraternity, with each patch and adornment telling a tale, triumph, or remembrance.

The leather vest has also changed in fashion. This item has been reinterpreted through several lenses, adding to its extensive history from the rocky highways to the high fashion runways. However, some styles have become icons, enduring seasons and fads.

Classic Cut vests are robust, unadorned, straight, or slightly tapered, emulating motorcycle style. They usually have V-necks, snap or zipper closures, and side laces for adjustment. This style emanates a raw, unadulterated spirit, making it excellent for riders or people who want to be simple.

The Swat Team vests are for a more modern look. Modern tactical vests have built-in gun compartments, more robust material, and a structured fit. They appeal to current riders who negotiate city streets as quickly as the broad roads by combining conventional biking with urban utility.

Hybrid Vests combine old and modern. They can be made of leather, denim, canvas, or Cordura for adaptability and style. The hybrid designs give the iconic biker vest a new look for those who love history and innovation.

Fit is crucial with leather biker vests. Fitting vests improve the wearer’s silhouette, comfort, and mobility. It should fit snugly yet not hinder breathing or movement. A vest should reach the waistline to conceal the biker while leaning forward.

Fit reflects the wearer’s style and intent beyond practicality. A looser silhouette evokes the laid-back biker look, while a tighter fit conveys a sleek, modern look. A zippered or buttoned vest, side laces for adjustability, and lined or unlined vest affect the vest’s character and usefulness.

Personalizing these vests with patches, brooches, and embroidery, owners create living journals that reflect their tales and associations. Each addition represents a milestone, memory, or belief, making the vest a unique totem.

The leather biker vest has a distinct cultural impact. The leather vest has become associated with revolt, freedom, and nonconformity thanks to icons like Marlon Brando in ‘The Wild One’ and Henry Winkler in ‘The Fonz’ These figures’ unique styles and attitudes demonstrate the vest’s versatility and popularity throughout eras and audiences.

Leather motorcycle vests span subcultures, fashion trends, and generations today. Designers and artisans experiment with various textures, colors, and treatments to redefine this iconic garment. The leather vest symbolizes self-expression, adventure, and individualism from the streets to the stage, from the biker to the fashionista.

Understanding and honoring the leather biker vest’s history while enjoying its modern incarnations can be enriching. There is a vest for every adventure and story, whether one prefers classic ruggedness, slick tactical designs, or new hybrid fashions. Overall, the leather biker vest is a piece of living history, an emblem of freedom and rebellion that inspires and empowers.

Creating Identity: Customizing Your Leather Biker Vest

The rough mens leather biker vest expresses stories, successes, affiliations, and personal interests. Personalizing this outfit is as much about creating art as it is about honoring motorcycle culture. This customization showcases the wearer’s personality and the motorcycle community’s rich history and ideals.

In this personalization journey, patches are necessary. Each patch on the vest represents personal accomplishments, club connections, or commemorative events. The leather vest becomes a graphic biography of the biker’s journey with precise patch placement. Back patches symbolize a biker’s loyalty to a group or cause and represent their identity. Smaller patches may represent anniversaries, great rides, or the rider’s personality, from hilarious slogans to philosophical symbolism.

Personalization goes beyond fixes. Embroidery is delicate but personal. Patches announce a biker’s affiliations and accomplishments, but needlework whispers their journey. Names, dates, or detailed motifs commemorating personal milestones can be tastefully sewn into the vest. This approach is more permanent and connects to the garment than patches.

Pins and badges add to the vest’s tale and provide a flexible medium for expression. These modest but meaningful artifacts can represent a biker’s adventures, performances, or personal style. Pins, unlike patches, allow the wearer to customize their vest’s story to their mood or recent experiences.

Studs and spikes are added to the customization of the leather biker vest. These components, inspired by punk and metal subcultures that have influenced bikers, give the vest texture and aggression. Stud patterns and placement can range from ordered symmetry to anarchic sprawls, reflecting the wearer’s artistic tastes and inspirations.

Personalization includes vest manipulation as well as element addition. Some motorcyclists intentionally age or damage their vests to show years of riding and weathering. Others may tweak the vest’s construction to fit tightly or change its length and cut for comfort or style.

Leather art and painting provide more customization. Art, from complex landscapes to bold graphics, can be worn on the back of a leather biker vest. This customization shows the wearer’s artistic taste, spirit, and story. A hand-painted depiction of a cherished motorcycle, a blazing dragon, or a peaceful landscape makes the vest distinctive and personal.

Customizing a leather biker vest evolves with the rider’s experiences and tastes. In this practice, tradition meets personality and innovation. Decorating and altering the vest reflects personal identity and bicycle culture and history.

Customization is a way to express oneself and mark one’s place in the world and community, not just for aesthetics. She was telling stories and wearing memories matters. As each element is added, the vest becomes a record of life on the road, a symbol of freedom, and a statement of personality.

A unique leather biker vest stands out in motorcycle culture, where conformity can sometimes trump uniqueness. It represents bikers’ eternal spirit rebellion, fraternity, and personal history in their most prized apparel. With each mile and new patch, pin, or embroidery, this garment conveys a rider’s story, carries their history, and reveals their identity.

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I've had the delight of meeting Henry Winkler 3 times. Every time, he has been an absolute mensch. Spent as much time talking to me as he could, even remembered me the third time. When I was struggling with speaking, he realised I was Deaf and he just switched to sign language.

Henry Winkler is precious and must be protected at all costs.

PS- @reallyndacarter you look INCREDIBLE in that suit.

Me and "The Fonz" at the premiere of Goncharov (1973) at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

[cinemapremi]

OTT Releases: New Movies and TV-Series to Watch on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

New OTT Releases: Release Date, Star Cast, Director and Genre

Disney Plus Hotstar TitleRelease DateStar CastDirectorGenreAarya: Season 3November 3rdSushmita Sen, Sikandar Kher,Ram MadhvaniAction, DramaIndraneil Sengupta, Ila Arun,Vikas Kumar, Maya Sarao,Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shweta Pasricha,Viren Vazirani, Pratyaksh Panwar,Aarushi Bajaj, Bhupendra Jadawat,Vishwajeet PradhanTakeshi’s CastleNovember 2ndBhuvan Bam, Beat Takeshi,Game ShowOsamu Shitara, Yuki Himura, Shinya Ueda,Naomi Watanabe, Ennosuke Ichikawa,Hayato Tani, Subaru Kimura Netflix TitleRelease DateStar CastDirectorGenreSlyNovember 3rdSylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Quentin Tarantino,Thom ZimmyDocumentaryJennifer Flavin, John Herzfeld, Wesley Morris,Talia Shire, Frank Stallone, Scarlet Rose Stallone,Sistine Rose Stallone, Sophia Rose Stallone, Henry WinklerDaily Dose of SunshineNovember 3rdPark Bo-young, Yeon Woo-jin, Jang Dong-yoon,Lee Jae-gyuMedical DramaLee Jung-eun, Park Ji-yeon, Lee Sang-hee, Yoo In-soo,Gong Sung-ha, Im Jae-hyuk, Hwang Ja-neung, Lee Yi-damJawanNovember 2ndShah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi,AtleeAction, ThrillerPriyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover,Riddhi Dogra, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Girija Oak,Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureishi, Mukesh Chhabra,Deepika Padukone (special appearance)All the Light We Cannot SeeNovember 2ndAria Mia Loberti, Louis Hofmann, Mark Ruffalo,Shawn LevyWar, DramaLars Eidinger, Hugh Laurie, Marion Bailey, Nell Sutton,Lucas Herzog, Luna WedlerWingwomenNovember 1stAdèle Exarchopoulos, Mélanie Laurent, Manon Bresch,Mélanie LaurentCrime, ComedyIsabelle Adjani, Félix Moati, Philippe Katerine,Emmanuel Lanzi, Estelle Piget, Leona D’Huy, Ludovic Faure Amazon Prime Video TitleRelease DateStar CastDirectorGenreP.I. MeenaNovember 3rdTanya Maniktala, Samir Soni,Saurabh ShuklaThriller, DramaVinay Pathak, Parambrata Chatterjee,Jisshu Sengupta, Zarina Wahab, Saurav Das,Sawon ChakrabortyInvincible Season 2November 3rdSteven Yeun, Nolan Grayson, Sandra Oh,Simon RacioppaAnimation, Action,Gillian Jacobs, Walton Goggins,AdventureJason Mantzoukas, Zazie Beetz,Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Gillian Jacobs Disney Plus Hotstar: Aarya: Season 3 Release Date: November 3rd Genre: Thrilling Action Drama Star Cast: Sushmita Sen, Sikandar Kher, Indraneil Sengupta, Ila Arun, Vikas Kumar, Maya Sarao, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shweta Pasricha, Viren Vazirani, Pratyaksh Panwar, Aarushi Bajaj, Bhupendra Jadawat, Vishwajeet Pradhan Director: Not specified Description: In Aarya: Season 3, Sushmita Sen reprises her role as Aarya, a fierce woman seeking revenge and protecting her family's criminal empire. Facing dangerous challenges, she's determined to safeguard her children at any cost. https://cinemapremi.com/aarya-3-sushmita-sen-remarkable-comeback-and-her-journey/ Takeshi’s Castle Release Date: November 2nd Genre: Game Show Star Cast: Bhuvan Bam, Beat Takeshi, Osamu Shitara, Yuki Himura, Shinya Ueda, Naomi Watanabe, Ennosuke Ichikawa, Hayato Tani, Subaru Kimura Director: Not specified Description: Takeshi's Castle, a classic game show, returns with Bhuvan Bam as the commentator. Contestants tackle challenging physical tasks to defeat Beat Takeshi and protect his castle. https://cinemapremi.com/takeshis-castle-trailer-bhuvan-bam-takes-indian-viewers-on-a-nostalgic-adventure/ Netflix: Sly Release Date: November 3rd Genre: Biographical Documentary Star Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Quentin Tarantino, Jennifer Flavin, John Herzfeld, Wesley Morris, Talia Shire, Frank Stallone, Scarlet Rose Stallone, Sistine Rose Stallone, Sophia Rose Stallone, Henry Winkler Director: Thom Zimmy Description: "Sly" is a biographical documentary that explores the remarkable journey of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. It delves into his career spanning nearly 50 years, highlighting his roles as an actor, writer, director, and producer. Get a glimpse of the man behind the iconic hero. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FMulgkArnw Daily Dose of Sunshine Release Date: November 3rd Genre: Medical Drama Star Cast: Park Bo-young, Yeon Woo-jin, Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Jung-eun, Park Ji-yeon, Lee Sang-hee, Yoo In-soo, Gong Sung-ha, Im Jae-hyuk, Hwang Ja-neung, Lee Yi-dam Director: Lee Jae-gyu Description: "Daily Dose of Sunshine" is a South Korean medical drama series based on real-life experiences. It follows Jung Da-eun, a caring nurse who strives to bring sunshine to her patients' lives, even in the face of daily challenges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a81i3lenqp4 Wingwomen Release Date: November 1st Genre: Crime Action Comedy Star Cast: Adèle Exarchopoulos, Mélanie Laurent, Manon Bresch, Isabelle Adjani, Félix Moati, Philippe Katerine, Emmanuel Lanzi, Estelle Piget, Leona D’Huy, Ludovic Faure Director: Mélanie Laurent Description: In "Wingwomen," Carole, a professional thief, takes on one last, seemingly simple heist before retiring. She's joined by her partner Alex and a new getaway driver, Sam. However, the job takes an unexpected turn, leading to life-threatening challenges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au9Uz4_H6zA Sony LIV: Scam 2003: The Telgi Story – Volume 2 Release Date: November 3rd Genre: Biographical Crime Drama Star Cast: Gagan Dev Riar, Sana Amin Sheikh, Bhavana Balsaver, Bharat Jadhav, J.D. Chakravarthy, Bharat Dabholkar, Shashank Ketkar, Talat Aziz, Nikhil Ratnaparkhi, Vivek Mishra, Hitha Chandrashekhar, Ajay Jadhav, Dinesh Lal Yadav Director: Not specified Description: "Scam 2003: The Telgi Story – Volume 2" continues the gripping biographical crime drama, delving into the story of how Abdul Karim Telgi conducted a massive stamp paper counterfeiting scandal in India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG5FMB4SxTk Amazon Prime Video: P.I. Meena Release Date: November 3rd Genre: Thriller Drama Star Cast: Tanya Maniktala, Samir Soni, Vinay Pathak, Parambrata Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Zarina Wahab, Saurav Das, Sawon Chakraborty Director: Not specified Description: "P.I. Meena" is a thriller drama series that follows the young private investigator P.I. Meena as she takes on a seemingly straightforward case, which leads her to uncover a mysterious and potentially deadly virus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_13y_p95KUg Invincible Season 2 Release Date: November 3rd Genre: Animated Series Star Cast: Steven Yeun, Nolan Grayson, Sandra Oh, Gillian Jacobs, Walton Goggins, Jason Mantzoukas, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Gillian Jacobs Director: Not specified Description: "Invincible Season 2" is the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman's popular comic book series. It continues the story of Mark Grayson, the teenage superhero Invincible, as he deals with the aftermath of his father's betrayal and faces new threats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyqiQWxPz0c Additional Netflix Releases in India: Here are a few more series and movies released on Netflix this week: Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga (Released on October 31st) Locked In (Released on November 1st) Nuovo Olimpo (Released on November 1st) Minions: The Rise of Gru (Released on November 1st) Cigarette Girl (Released on November 2nd) Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion (Released on November 2nd) Onimusha (Released on November 2nd) Unicorn Academy (Released on November 2nd) Blue Eye Samurai (Released on November 3rd) Ferry: The Series (Released on November 3rd) Nyad (Released on November 3rd) Selling Sunset: Season 7 (Released on November 3rd) The Tailor: Season 3 (Released on November 3rd) Temptation Island India (Released on November 3rd) Knuckle Girl (Released on November 3rd) Fingernails (Released on November 3rd) Golda (Released on November 3rd) Also checkout: Read the full article

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Henry Winkler is the ONLY thing I miss about twitter.

I love this man more than words can say.

[ohhellorula]

What is Bill like as a scene partner?

Bill is adorable. He gets so involved that he mouths the words with you when you're in the scene with him. In the beginning I was like, wow, what is he doing? And then you're kind of like, oh, that's just Bill.

He is an oversized puppy, who hasn't completely grown into himself, who just bounds everywhere. He bounds with enthusiasm. One of the greatest compliments that I have gotten in my career is when I make him laugh. Bill Hader, who I watched on television all those years at 11:30 at night. I'm telling you, it's some kind of nirvana.

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Henry Winkler is precious and must be protected

Bill Hader and Henry Winkler at Barry Season 4 Premiere, April 16 2023

[theyoungturks]

Chris Wallace tried to compare AOC to Marjorie Taylor Greene, and AOC is having none of it. Cenk Uygur, Max Burns, and Brett Erlich discuss on The Young Turks. Watch TYT LIVE on weekdays 6-8 pm ET. http://youtube.com/theyoungturks/live Pre-Order Justice Is Coming: http://justiceiscomingbook.com/ Read more HERE: https://www.mediaite.com/news/watch-aoc-objects-when-chris-wallace-asks-her-if-both-sides-need-to-move-from-the-extremes/ "CNN anchor Chris Wallace got some pushback from Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when he asked if she agrees that “people want both parties to move from the fringes, from the extremes back to the center.” The latest interviews from Wallace’s series Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace on HBO Max feature AOC, Barry star and area Fonzie Henry Winkler, and Michelle Zauner of the alternative pop band Japanese Breakfast. During his interview with AOC, Wallace asked if both parties need to move away from extremism, and Ocasio-Cortez bristled at the idea that there is equivalence between herself and someone like Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene: Chris Wallace: Do people want both parties to move from the fringes, from the extremes back to the center? Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: I think a lot of people in this country may say yes, but it’s important for us to dig into the substance of what that actually means. As someone who is often, I think, characterized as extreme. I of course, would object to that I do not believe that I am as extreme in the way that Marjorie Taylor Greene on the Republican side is extreme the idea that there is an equating of believing in someone who believes in guaranteed universal health care in the United States was someone who believes that undocumented people should incur physical harm are somehow in the same level of extreme is something that I would object to." *** The largest online progressive news show in the world. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE weekdays 6-8 pm ET. Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/join SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/TheYoungTurks TWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/TheYoungTurks TWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt 👕 Merch: http://shoptyt.com ❤ Donate: http://www.tyt.com/go 🔗 Website: https://www.tyt.com 📱App: http://www.tyt.com/app 📬 Newsletters: https://www.tyt.com/newsletters/ If you want to watch more videos from TYT, consider subscribing to other channels in our network: The Damage Report ▶ https://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey ▶ https://www.youtube.com/indisputabletyt Watchlist with Jayar Jackson ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watchlisttyt TYT Sports ▶ https://www.youtube.com/tytsports The Conversation ▶ https://www.youtube.com/tytconversation Rebel HQ ▶ https://www.youtube.com/rebelhq TYT Investigates ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNJt9PYyN1uyw2XhNIQMMA #TYT #TheYoungTurks #BreakingNews 221111__TA01_Watch_AOC_Rejects_Extremist by The Young Turks

[arcticdementor]

I love NYC. When I first moved to NYC it was a dream come true. Every corner was like a theater production happening right in front of me. So much personality, so many stories.

Every subculture I loved was in NYC. I could play chess all day and night. I could go to comedy clubs. I could start any type of business. I could meet people. I had family, friends, opportunities. No matter what happened to me, NYC was a net I could fall back on and bounce back up.

Now it's completely dead. "But NYC always always bounces back." No. Not this time. "But NYC is the center of the financial universe. Opportunities will flourish here again." Not this time.

"NYC has experienced worse". No it hasn't.

…

Three of the most important reasons to move to NYC:

- business opportunities

- culture

- food

…

Midtown Manhattan, the center of business in NYC, is empty. Even though people can go back to work, famous office buildings like the Time Life skyscraper is still 90% empty. Businesses realized that they don't need their employees at the office.

In fact, they realize they are even more productive without everyone back to the office. The Time Life building can handle 8,000 workers. Now it maybe has 500 workers back.

…

"What do you mean?" a friend of mine said to me when I told him 'Midtown should be called 'Ghost Town', "I'm in my office right now!"

"What are you doing there?"

"Packing up," he said and laughed, "I'm shutting it down." He works in the entertainment business.

Another friend of mine works at a major investment bank as a managing director. Before the pandemic he was at the office every day, sometimes working from 6am to 10pm.

Now he lives in Phoenix, Arizona. "As of June," he told me, "I had never even been to Phoenix." And then he moved there. He does all his meetings on Zoom.

I was talking to a book editor who has been out of the city since early March. "We've been all working fine. I'm not sure why we would need to go back to the office."

One friend of mine, Derek Halpern, was convinced he'd stay. He put up a Facebook post the other day saying he might be changing his mind.

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People say, "NYC has been through worse" or "NYC has always come back."

No and no.

First, when has NYC been through worse?

Even in the 1970s, and through the 80s, when NYC was going bankrupt, and even when it was the crime capital of the US or close to it, it was still the capital of the business world (meaning: it was the primary place young people would go to build wealth and find opportunity), it was culturally on top of its game - home to artists, theater, media, advertising, publishing, and it was probably the food capital of the US.

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In early March, many people (not me), left NYC when they felt it would provide safety from the virus and they no longer needed to go to work and all the restaurants were closed. People figured, "I'll get out for a month or two and then come back."

They are all still gone.

And then in June, during rioting and looting a second wave of NYC-ers (this time me) left. I have kids. Nothing was wrong with the protests but I was a little nervous when I saw videos of rioters after curfew trying to break into my building.

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Summary: Businesses are remote and they aren't returning to the office. And it's a death spiral: the longer offices remain empty, the longer they will remain empty.

In 2005, a hedge fund manager was visiting my office and said, "In Manhattan you practically trip over opportunities in the street."

Now the streets are empty.

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I co-own a comedy club, Standup NY, on 78th and Broadway. I'm very very proud of the club and grateful to my fellow owners Dani Zoldan and Gabe Waldman and our manager Jon Boreamayo. It's a great club. It's been around since 1986 and before that it was a theater.

One time, Henry Winkler stopped by to come on my podcast. He was the one who told me it had been a theater.

He said, "I grew up two doors down from here and used to perform in here as a kid. Then I went out to LA to be the Fonz and now I'm back here, full circle, to be on your podcast. This place has history." Things like that happen in NYC.

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I love the club. Before the pandemic I would perform there throughout the week in addition to many other clubs around the city and in the past few months, clubs in: Chicago, Denver, San Jose, LA, Cincinnati, all over the Netherlands, and other places.

I miss it.

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That said, we have no idea when we will open. Nobody has any idea. And the longer we close, the less chance we will ever reopen profitably.

Broadway is closed until at least the Spring. Lincoln Center is closed. All the museums are closed.

Forget about the tens of thousands of jobs lost in these cultural centers. Forget even about the millions of dollars of tourist and tourist-generated revenues lost by the closing of these centers.

There are thousands of performers, producers, artists, and the entire ecosystem of art, theater, production, curation, that surrounds these cultural centers. People who have worked all of their lives for the right to be able to perform even once on Broadway whose lives and careers have been put on hold.

I get it. There was a pandemic.

But the question now is: what happens next? And, given the uncertainty (since there is no known answer), and given the fact that people, cities, economies, loathe uncertainty, we simply don't know the answer and that's a bad thing for New York City.

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My favorite restaurant is closed for good. Ok, let's go to my second favorite. Closed for good. Third favorite, closed for good.

I thought the PPP was supposed to help. No? What about emergency relief? No. Stimulus checks? Unemployment? No and no. Ok, my fourth favorite, or what about that place I always ordered delivery from? No and no.

Around Late May I took walks and saw that many places were boarded up. Ok, I thought, because the protesting was leading to looting and the restaurants were protecting themselves. They'll be ok.

Looking closer I'd see the signs. For Lease. For Rent. For whatever.

Before the pandemic, the average restaurant had only 16 days of cash on hand. Some had more (McDonalds), and some had less (the local mom-and-pop Greek diner).

Yelp estimates that 60% of restaurants around the United States have closed.

My guess is more than 60% will be closed in New York City but who knows.

Someone said to me, "Well, people will want to come in now and start their own restaurants! There is less competition."

I don't think you understand how restaurants work.

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If the restaurants are no longer clustered, fewer people go out to eat (they are on the fence about where so they elect to stay home). Restaurants breed more restaurants.

And again, what happens to all the employees who work at these restaurants? They are gone. They left New York City. Where did they go? I know a lot of people who went to Maine, Vermont, Tennessee, upstate, Indiana, etc - back to live with their parents or live with friends or live cheaper. They are gone and gone for good.

And what person wakes up today and says, "I can't wait to set up a pizza place in the location where 100,000 other pizza places just closed down." People are going to wait awhile and see. They want to make sure the virus is gone, or there's a vaccine, or there's a profitable business model.

Or...even worse.

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If building owners and landlords lose their prime tenants (the store fronts on the bottom floor, the offices on the middle floors, the well-to-do on the top floors, etc) then they go out of business.

And what happens when they go out of business?

Nothing actually. And that's the bad news.

People who would have rented or bought say, "Hmmm, everyone is saying NYC is heading back to the 1970s, so even though prices might be 50% lower than they were a year ago, I think I will wait a bit more. Better safe than sorry!"

And then with everyone waiting... prices go down. So people see prices go down and they say, "Good thing I waited. But what happens if I wait even more!" And they wait and then prices go down more.

This is called a deflationary spiral. People wait. Prices go down. Nobody really wins. Because the landlords or owners go broke. Less money gets spent on the city. Nobody moves in so there is no motion in the markets. And people already owning in the area and can afford to hang on, have to wait longer for a return of restaurants, services, etc that they were used to.

Well, will prices go down low enough everyone buys?

Answer: Maybe. Maybe not. Some people can afford to hang on but not afford to sell. So they wait. Other people will go bankrupt and there will be litigation, which creates other problems for real estate in the area. And the big borrowers and lenders may need a bailout of some sort or face mass bankruptcy. Who knows what will happen?

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I lived three blocks from Ground Zero on 9/11. Downtown, where I lived, was destroyed, but it came roaring back within two years. Such sadness and hardship and then quickly that area became the most attractive area in New York.

And in 2008/2009, much suffering during the Great Recession, again much hardship, but things came roaring back.

But...this time it's different. You're never supposed to say that but this time it's true. If you believe this time is no different, that NYC is resilient, etc I hope you're right.

I don't benefit from saying any of this. I love NYC. I was born there. I've lived there forever. I STILL live there. I love everything about NYC. I want 2019 back.

But this time it's different.

One reason: bandwidth.

In 2008, average bandwidth speeds were 3 megabits per second. That's not enough for a Zoom meeting with reliable video quality. Now, it's over 20 megabits per second. That's more than enough for high quality video.

There's a before and after. BEFORE: no remote work. AFTER: everyone can remote work.

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Everyone has spent the past five months adapting to a new lifestyle. Nobody wants to fly across the country for a two hour meeting when you can do it just as well on Zoom. I can go see "live comedy" on Zoom. I can take classes from the best teachers in the world for almost free online as opposed to paying $70,000 a year for a limited number of teachers who may or may not be good.

Everyone has choices now. You can live in the music capital of Nashville, you can live in the "next Silicon Valley" of Austin. You can live in your hometown in the middle of wherever. And you can be just as productive, make the same salary, have higher quality of life with a cheaper cost to live.

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Wait for events and conferences and even meetings and maybe even office spaces to start happening in virtual realities once everyone is spread out from midtown Manhattan to all over the country.

The quality of restaurants will start to go up in all the second and then third tier cities as talent and skill flow to the places that can quickly make use of them.

Ditto for cultural events.

And then people will ask, "wait a second - I was paying over 16% in state and city taxes and these other states and cities have little to no taxes? And I don't have to deal with all the other headaches of NYC?"

Because there are headaches in NYC. Lots of them. It's just we sweep them under the table because so much else has been good there.

NYC has a $9 billion deficit. A billion more than the Mayor thought they were going to have. How does a city pay back its debts? The main way is aid from the state. But the state deficit just went bonkers. Then is taxes. But if 900,000 estimated jobs are lost in NYC and tens of thousands of businesses, then that means less taxes unless taxes are raised.

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What reason will people have to go back to NYC?