August 7, 2008: Bernie Brillstein, famed producer and entertainment agent, died at age 77 from chronic pulmonary disease in Los Angeles. Brillstein is credited with producing such shows as ALF, Mr. Show with Bob and David and NewsRadio.
Bernie Brillstein
- Born: April 26, 1931
- Birthplace: New York, New York
- Alma mater: New York University
- Worked in the mail room at the William Morris Agency in New York
- Became a talent agent in the 1960s
- Represented such comedians as Adam Sandler, Jim Belushi], Dana Carvey and Martin Short
- Established Brillstein-Grey Entertainment with Brad Grey
1.did he have the pneumoia really bad or just bad?
2.is that a rumor?
3.people told me that bernie mac got shot
mail alyssaj981@yahoo(2 Answers)
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i was soooo sad when i found out he died. I saw it on yahoo and it was hard for me to believe. The Funniest King of Comedy
how long did the bernie mac show run?
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On May 17, 2006 FOX announced the cancellation of The Bernie Mac Show after five seasons and 104 episodes. The show never got a proper series finale. According ...
What's your favorite screw-ball comedy movie?(3 Answers)
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Weekend at Bernies, doesn't matter which one. The dead guy (Bernie) being dragged around behind the boat and running into all the bouys kills me! It's ...
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Fast Facts
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Cause of death
Pulmonary disease
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Fact:
Ailment stemmed from double-bypass heart surgery in February of 2008
