Famous and Gravy

This person died in 2016 at age 69. In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, he played a panoply of fascinating characters. He had his early successes in stage works involving the Royal Shakespeare Company. Though he was never nominated for an Academy Award, he won many accolades, but shrugged off the value of awards in general. He gained a worldwide audience in “Die Hard,” playing Hans Gruber, the devious, well-spoken terrorist who took over the fictional Nakatomi Plaza. He had a starring role in the iconic 2003 film “Love Actually”, and more recently, played the notorious professor Severus Snape in the “Harry Potter” series. Today’s dead celebrity is Alan Rickman. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne.This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for Alan RickmanEmma Thompson tribute to Alan RickmanKevin Smith tribute to Alan RickmanHans Gruber fall in Die HardAlan Rickman’s voicemail bit on Family GuyAlan Rickman takes Jimmy Fallon to taskAlan Rickman behind the scenes of Harry Potter as SnapeDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteFamous & Gravy takes a biographical dive into the cultural imprint of Alan Rickman as part of a obituary-based storytelling and known for celebrity obituary podcast, with a focus on artistic risk, reinvention, and social presence. It contributes to a broader conversation about meaning, mortality, and cultural inheritance. This show explores legacy podcast and contributes to dead celebrity podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2017 at age 77. One of his early commercial films was a segment for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. His first movie was made for $100K and was released when racial tensions were high in the United States. Of his creations, he said “they are multipurpose, you can’t really get angry at them, they have no hidden agendas, they are what they are. I sympathize with them.” He was a horror visionary who created the modern zombie genre with his 1968 cult film, “Night of the Living Dead”. Today’s dead celebrity is George Romero. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss, and features guest co-host Drew Tinnen. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLinks:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for George RomeroDrew Tinnen article about Romero on the set of Night of the Living DeadDrew Tinnen article about Romero’s KnightridersThe American Nightmare documentaryDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteFamous & Gravy takes a biographical dive into the cultural imprint of George Romero as part of a what makes a life worth remembering and known for legacy podcast, via exploration of public roles, mythmaking, and generational appeal. It reflects on the interplay between public memory and personal truth. This legacy podcast explores dead celebrity podcast and contributes to obituary-based storytelling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2019 at age 69. His father died when he was a teenager, and his mother was a stenographer for the California Highway Patrol. During his two decades in the major leagues, he amassed 2,715 hits, won a batting title, and twice led the league in doubles. When he retired, he moved with his family to a ranch in Meridian, Idaho. His long, solid career was overshadowed by a crushing error that possibly cost the Boston Red Sox Game 6 of the 1986 World Series against the New York Mets, further perpetuating “The Curse of The Bambino”. Today’s dead celebrity is Bill Buckner.Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for Bill BucknerClip of the 1986 errorBill Buckner attempting to catch Hank Aaron’s 715th home runCurb Your Enthusiasm Season 8 Episode 9 clip with Bill Buckner guest appearanceThe “Buckner Bridge” in MassachusettsESPN’s “Bill Buckner Behind The Bag” featuring Judy BucknerTIME Magazine’s “Bill Buckner Forgave Boston” article“Saying Goodbye to the Bill Buckner Myths” from The New YorkerDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteAs part of Famous & Gravy, this episode revisits the legacy of Bill Buckner as part of a legacy podcast and known for celebrity obituary podcast, emphasizing creative output, generational relevance, and emotional reach. This episode offers a layered look at how we remember — and reinterpret — famous lives. This show explores dead celebrity podcast and contributes to rethinking celebrity legacies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2012 at age 63. She grew up singing in church and decided in her teens to make music her career. In the late 1960s she joined the Munich company of the rock musical “Hair” and relocated to Germany. Her voice sailed over dance floors and leapt from radios from the mid-’70s well into the ’80s. Her music was a template for 1970s disco. Her hits include “Hot Stuff”, “Bad Girls”, and “She Works Hard for the Money”. Today’s dead celebrity is Donna Summer.Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for Donna SummerDonna Summer on Fresh AirA&E Biography on Donna SummerDonna Summer on the Arsenio Hall ShowHomer Simpson’s ‘I Work Hard For the Money’Dead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteFamous & Gravy takes a biographical dive into the cultural imprint of Donna Summer as part of a smart pop culture podcast and known for celebrity obituary podcast, by spotlighting values, performance, and transformation. It examines how biography becomes mythology — and what that reveals about us. This legacy podcast explores rethinking celebrity legacies and contributes to legacy podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2016 at age 74. He had an agile mind, a buoyant personality, and a brash self-confidence. He was politically and socially idiosyncratic. He was never taught to read properly; years later he confided that he had never read a book, including the ones on which he collaborated. He had Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years. He was the most thrilling if not the best heavyweight ever, with a boxing style that fused speed, agility and power. Today’s dead celebrity is Muhammad Ali.Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for Muhammad AliiThe Simpsons supercut video of all Muhammad Ali referencesMuhammad Ali lights the Olympic torch at 1996 AtlantaI Am the Greatest 1963 album Wikipedia entryTrailer for Ali Rap documentaryKen Burns’ Muhammad Ali documentary streaming on PBS Dead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteAs part of Famous & Gravy, this episode revisits the legacy of Muhammad Ali as part of a legacy podcast and known for what makes a life worth remembering, by examining professional highs, private struggles, and symbolic impact. The conversation deepens our view of what a life can teach us posthumously. This legacy podcast explores biographies from a different point of view and contributes to dead celebrity podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2017 at age 97. He graduated in 1937 from Hollywood High School, where he briefly dated the future film actress Lana Turner. The full measure of his celebrity was not realized until he was 61 years old. He let millions of viewers know that no matter how seemingly insignificant their legal disputes, they, too, were entitled to their day in court. He sat on the bench of the syndicated television show “The People’s Court”. Today’s dead celebrity is Judge Joseph Wapner. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for Joseph WapnerCarson vs Letterman car case moderated by WapnerJudge Wapner discussing his career as a judgeHollywood High School notable graduatesDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteThis Famous & Gravy episode uses structured conversation to reflect on Judge Joseph Wapner's enduring narrative as part of a life lessons from celebrities and known for rethinking celebrity legacies, emphasizing creative output, generational relevance, and emotional reach. It raises questions about whose stories get preserved and why they matter. This legacy podcast explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to dead celebrity podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died 2016 at age 66. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Arizona. He began his comedy career as a writer and went on to become one of the most successful stand-up comics of the 1980s. He had frequently substituted for Johnny Carson as the “Tonight Show” host. His HBO show was often cited as a groundbreaking precursor to shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “30 Rock”. He was best known for “The Larry Sanders Show,” a twisted look at life behind the scenes of a late-night talk show. Today’s dead celebrity is Garry Shandling.Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times Obituary for Garry ShandlingGarry Shandling’s first appearance on The Tonight ShowTheme song from the “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show”The Tortured Soul of Garry Shandling article from the New YorkerTrailer for Jud Apatow’s documentary “Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”Dead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteThis edition of Famous & Gravy takes up the story of Garry Shandling, focusing on impact and afterimage as part of a celebrity obituary podcast and known for what makes a life worth remembering, with attention to narrative framing, persona shifts, and media influence. It examines how biography becomes mythology — and what that reveals about us. This celebrity podcast explores rethinking celebrity legacies and contributes to dead celebrity podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael and Amit conceived of a game app in 2011, and 10 years later this podcast was born instead. In other words, this is our origin story.  Most excitingly, today we’re actually releasing that game app! We present to you Dead or Alive. On this episode, hear people play the game out loud with laughter, surprise, and agony. You can play Dead or Alive free on any mobile device by going to deadoraliveapp.com, no download required.Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLinks:Transcript of this episodeDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2013 at age 87. She grew up in a flat above a grocery store owned by her father. She believed personal responsibility and hard work were the only ways to achieve national prosperity. Even some of her strongest critics accorded her a grudging respect. She was the first woman to become prime minister of Britain, and was nicknamed The Iron Lady. Today’s dead celebrity is Margaret Thatcher. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times Obituary for Margaret ThatcherElle Magazine article on Thatcher’s depiction in “The Crown”Ian Rubbish page on SNL WebsiteHighlights from Margaret Thatcher speeches curated by the WSJMargaret Thatcher Pop Songs list from The New YorkerFilm trailer for “The Iron Lady’ starring Meryl StreepDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websitePart of the obituary podcast Famous & Gravy, this episode unpacks the significance of Margaret Thatcher as part of a life lessons from celebrities and known for legacy podcast, through themes of identity, perception, and lasting influence. This entry frames legacy not as a fixed point, but as an ongoing negotiation. This legacy podcast explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to celebrity obituary podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This person died in 2012 at age 83. As he grew up – working class, Jewish, gay — he felt shunted to the margins. His books’ characters were described as headstrong and sometimes obnoxious. A lesser known aspect of his career was as a renowned designer of theatrical sets. In 1963 he published the children’s picture book sensation “Where the Wild Things Are”. Today’s dead celebrity is Maurice Sendak. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times obituary for Maurice SendakStephen Colbert interviews Maurice SendakMaurice Sendak on Fresh AirFilm trailer for Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Where the Wild Things AreDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteLooking back on Maurice Sendak, Famous & Gravy uncovers new meaning in a life shaped by public attention as part of a rethinking celebrity legacies and known for life lessons from celebrities, via exploration of public roles, mythmaking, and generational appeal. It explores how cultural figures continue to influence even after their passing. This legacy podcast explores what makes a life worth remembering and contributes to smart pop culture podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.