Ken Ober Dead at 52

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:21:49 +0000

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The Popular MTV host whose game show helped spark the careers of comedians like Adam Sandler, Colin Quinn and Dennis Leary was found dead in his house on Sunday, MTV.com reports.

Between 1987 and 1990, Ober hosted “Remote Control”, a popular music trivia game show that was one of the first non-musical programs on MTV.

The show was a highlight of a career that started with his comedic discovery on Star Search in the mid-1980s. He was also involved on the production of shows like Mind of Mencia and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

“Ken Ober was one of the sharpest, quickest, sweetest guys I ever met,” Adam Sandler said to MTV news, “He was always a great friend and I will miss him very much.”

Dennis Leary added, “Kenny Ober was and always will be the quickest wit in the room. He was fall-down funny from the moment he was born — a smart, fast and hilarious human being who made many of us, including myself, laugh until we cried. As the star and host of ‘Remote Control,’ he was a welcoming ringmaster who helped to kickstart the careers of numerous talents, including Adam Sandler, Colin Quinn and myself. He will be remembered always by each of his friends not only for his massive talent but for his true, deep and enduring friendship.”

Ober’s impact will survive in his work, along with the work of the comedians he influenced.

Michael J. Fox Guest Starring on ‘Rescue Me’?

andPOP Staff — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:42:19 +0000

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Entertainment Weekly reports that Michael J. Fox is close to signing on for several episodes of “Rescue Me.”

Fox and the show’s star, Dennis Leary, are old friends, so negotiations are expected to run smoothly.

Fox would play a love interest for Leary’s character’s ex.

This would be Fox’s first major television role since appearing on “Boston Public” in 2006.

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Ken Ober Dead at 52

Michael J. Fox Guest Starring on ‘Rescue Me’?