Tag: The Mod Squad
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Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad’ and ‘Purple Rain’ Star, Dies at 81
Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” died on June 4. He was 81.Williams’ management confirmed his death to Variety, citing the cause as colon cancer.Williams broke through in 1968 as one of the stars of the counterculture cop show “The Mod…
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Composer Earle Hagen at 100: ‘Andy Griffith’ and ‘Dick Van Dyke’ Theme Writer’s Legacy Endures
Earle Hagen, the Emmy-winning composer who wrote the iconic themes for “The Andy Griffith Show,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “I Spy” and many others, would have turned 100 years old on July 9.He was one of the most influential composers in TV history, formally recognized for his landmark work when the Television Academy inducted…
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Peggy Lipton of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘The Mod Squad’ Dies at 72
Peggy Lipton, who came to fame on “The Mod Squad” before serving as a lovesick waitress on both iterations of “Twin Peaks,” has died. She was 72. The actress, who was also the mother of fellow thespian Rashida Jones, passed away from cancer.“She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side,”…