Celebrity Deaths

One of the most popular ongoing segments in Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness’ long-running, weekly “Chillpak Hollywood Hour” was always when they celebrated the lives and legacies of those who made indelible marks in the arts or in media. Now that Celebrity Deaths has become its own podcast in the Chillpak Hollywood Presents … universe of shows, these celebrations are no longer merely interesting and inspiring. They have also become truly bizarre and hilarious, especially with frequent contributor Jon Lawlor now along for the ride.This episode goes deep into fine art, popular music, movies, and sitcoms as the following seven media notables get remembered …*Truly iconic artist David Hockney*Front man and songwriter (and cop turned naval officer) for the disco superstars Village People, Victor Willis*Singer and songwriter David Clayton-Thomas, lead vocalist for Blood, Sweat & Tears*Clive Davis, the music executive responsible for discovering and elevating dozens of the best-selling artists of the past sixty years. *The beloved actress who played “Kate Turner” on the series ALF, Anne Schedeen*Ann Blyth, who was Oscar-nominated in 1945 for the classic Mildred Pierce*The director often referred to as the “Steven Spielberg of Television Sitcoms”, the prolific, brilliant, and truly legendary James BurrowsA special note to all celebrities: Could you please stop dying until we can catch up? The Chillpak Morgue is full to the rafters!Chillpak Hollywood Presents ... is a listener-supported joint. To receive new shows and support our work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanandphil.substack.com/subscribe