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Brady Bunch Star Opens Up About Turbulent 20s: Life After Growing Up on Iconic TV Show


Mike Lookinland, who famously portrayed Bobby Brady on “The Brady Bunch,” has candidly revealed how his life spiraled out of control following his surge to fame with the iconic show. During an insightful conversation with fellow cast member Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady, the duo reflected on their experiences navigating the Hollywood scene as young stars in the 1970s.

In a revealing episode of the podcast “The Real Brady Bros,” host Jaybeau Jones posed an intriguing question: “How come you guys didn’t end up as a mugshot? There’s no one who’s ever said a bad thing about any of ‘The Brady Bunch’ kids.” The question prompted a thoughtful response from Knight.

“Maybe because we didn’t want to disappoint Florence and Bob,” Knight mused. He explained that the desire not to let down their TV parents, Florence Henderson and Robert Reed, was a powerful motivator. “There’s certain people that you just don’t want to disappoint. For me, that feeling was stronger with Florence and Bob than even with my own parents,” he added.

Henderson and Reed played the roles of Carol and Mike Brady, serving as on-screen parental figures for Lookinland and Knight. Their influence clearly extended beyond the confines of the set, guiding the young actors through the challenges of early fame.

Florence Henderson and Robert Reed starred in “The Brady Bunch” as Carol and Mike, portraying parental figures for Lookinland and Knight.

Lookinland admitted he struggled more in his 20s.

“I lived my childhood in my 20s because I couldn’t when I was a child,” he explained. “And in my 20s, I had a car and money and freedom… I was fully off the rails.”

He later added: “I’m just thankful that not every man, woman and child had a high-def camera in their pocket when I was 25, like they do now, because it would have ruined my life.”

Knight said he had heard “stories” about what Lookinland had gotten up to back then. “Some of that was under the radar,” Lookinland responded.

“What happens in Salt Lake City stays in Salt Lake City,” Knight joked.

During a previous episode of “The Real Brady Bros.,” Lookinland and Knight’s co-star Susan Olsen revealed she “almost died” while filming the first episode of “The Brady Bunch” as Cindy Brady. While rewatching the pilot episode with her co-stars, Olsen revealed it was the last time there was a close-up shot of Cindy because “I got injured.” Her co-stars couldn’t hide their shock at the news as she continued, “Yeah, I almost died.”

“On the Culver lot, they were shooting something — I would assume, in the girl’s bedroom — and I was getting body makeup on my legs,” Olsen said. “I was standing on a makeup chair and something from the catwalk, where they keep all the lights and everything, fell.”

“It hit the makeup man first, [bounced] off the body makeup woman, and hit me in the face.”

“You can tell, if you look at the [wedding] ceremony, and you see the three girls on one side, if you were to zoom in really tight, you can see my face is quite swollen,” Olsen explained. “I look different. You can even see it in some of the early publicity shots. You can tell my face is a little swollen.”

“The Brady Bunch” aired from 1969 to 1974. The show featured a blended family of three boys and three girls from previous marriages.

The sitcom followed the family’s life, showcasing adventures and more.

David Hasselhoff’s Recent Appearance Sparks Concern: Baywatch Icon, 73, Seen Relying on Wife for Support

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David Hasselhoff appeared noticeably frail recently when he was seen for the first time in months, out enjoying a nature hike with his wife, Hayley Roberts.

The 73-year-old star, famously known for his role in Baywatch, was equipped with two trekking poles to navigate the rugged trails of Calabasas, California. This sighting comes on the heels of his recovery from knee and hip replacement surgeries, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Hasselhoff’s representative confirmed that the actor had undergone these surgical procedures, following his earlier appearance at Los Angeles’s LAX airport where he was spotted in a wheelchair.

The representative further assured that Hasselhoff is progressing well and is concentrating on his recovery journey.

The last public sighting of Hasselhoff was in July 2025. During this recent hike, he leaned on his trekking poles for extra support, while Roberts occasionally held his arm to help steady him through the brush.

Their outing comes as a new generation of stars — and influencers — are filming a reboot of Hasselhoff’s most popular series, Baywatch.

David Hasselhoff looked frail when he was spotted for the first time in months on Monday as he enjoyed a hike in nature with his wife, Hayley Roberts, at his side

David Hasselhoff looked frail when he was spotted for the first time in months on Monday as he enjoyed a hike in nature with his wife, Hayley Roberts, at his side

But 73-year-old Baywatch icon — who was outfitted with two trekking poles to handle the uneven terrain out in Calabasas, California — is actually on the upswing after undergoing both knee- and hip-replacement surgery, the Daily Mail has learned

But 73-year-old Baywatch icon — who was outfitted with two trekking poles to handle the uneven terrain out in Calabasas, California — is actually on the upswing after undergoing both knee- and hip-replacement surgery, the Daily Mail has learned

Despite his improving mobility, Hasselhoff appeared to still need some assistance from his wife.

In addition to grasping his arm, Roberts, 45, was spotted at another moment standing behind her husband and placing her hands on his sides to seemingly steady him.

Hasselhoff was dressed sportily in a light-gray T-shirt with dark sweatpants, while Roberts, who is nearly three decades her husband’s junior, wore a slightly cropped white T-shirt with black leggings and a teal baseball cap over her blond locks.

Her husband, whose once-dark hair was now mostly gray, covered up with a black cap, and he wore a set of dark plastic-frame sunglasses.

Despite his age and recent mobility struggles, Hasselhoff has managed to maintain an impressively trim figure.

He and his wife appeared to be hiking off a trail and into an area full of tall grasses, where his trekking poles were likely of assistance.

Although Hasselhoff doesn’t appear to have previously revealed that he underwent knee- and hip-replacement surgery, he told photographers in July that he was planning to have surgery on his knee when he was seen limping through LAX on a trip to Cancun.

Hasselhoff also had to be pushed in a wheelchair by an airline representative for part of his time in the airport. 

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A representative for Hasselhoff revealed that he had undergone the medical procedures, after he was previously seen requiring a wheelchair to get around at Los Angeles's LAX airport, and they added that he's doing well now

A representative for Hasselhoff revealed that he had undergone the medical procedures, after he was previously seen requiring a wheelchair to get around at Los Angeles’s LAX airport, and they added that he’s doing well now

Despite his improving mobility, Hasselhoff appeared to still need some assistance from his wife, who was seen grasping his arm and holding a hand on his back

Despite his improving mobility, Hasselhoff appeared to still need some assistance from his wife, who was seen grasping his arm and holding a hand on his back

Hasselhoff was dressed sportily in a light-gray T-shirt with dark sweatpants

Hasselhoff was dressed sportily in a light-gray T-shirt with dark sweatpants

His once-dark hair was now mostly gray, and he covered it up with a black cap. He also wore a set of dark plastic-frame sunglasses

His once-dark hair was now mostly gray, and he covered it up with a black cap. He also wore a set of dark plastic-frame sunglasses

At the time, a source told the Daily Mail that the actor was ‘living on borrowed time’ after years of hard living.

Hasselhoff had struggled with alcohol abuse in the past, exemplified by the leak of a 2007 video apparently shot by his daughter Taylor Ann, in which he was clearly intoxicated.

She quizzed him about his drinking in the tense video and worried that it might harm his role in a Las Vegas production of The Producers that he had been appearing in at the time. 

After the clip was released, Hasselhoff claimed that it had been done so intentionally by his daughter to reveal his behavior when he was drunk.

Hasselhoff’s nature walk came just over a year after the tragic death of his second wife and former Baywatch costar, Pamela Bach.

Bach, who was only 62, was found dead at her home in March 2025 after taking her own life.

She had been married to Hasselhoff from 1989 until their 2006 divorce, and he shared his only children — daughters Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore, 35, and Hayley Hasselhoff, 33 — with Bach. 

A spokesman for Hasselhoff exclusively told DailyMail.com at the time: ‘Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff.

Despite his age and recent mobility struggles, Hasselhoff has managed to maintain an impressively trim figure

Despite his age and recent mobility struggles, Hasselhoff has managed to maintain an impressively trim figure

He and his wife appeared to be hiking off a trail and into an area full of tall grasses, where his trekking poles were likely of assistance

He and his wife appeared to be hiking off a trail and into an area full of tall grasses, where his trekking poles were likely of assistance

Hasselhoff doesn't appear to have previously revealed that he underwent knee- and hip-replacement surgery, but he told photographers in July that he was planning to have surgery on his knee when he was seen limping through LAX on a trip to Cancun

Hasselhoff doesn’t appear to have previously revealed that he underwent knee- and hip-replacement surgery, but he told photographers in July that he was planning to have surgery on his knee when he was seen limping through LAX on a trip to Cancun

At the time, a source told the Daily Mail that the actor was 'living on borrowed time' after years of hard living, including admitted alcohol abuse; pictured in 2022 in Monaco

At the time, a source told the Daily Mail that the actor was ‘living on borrowed time’ after years of hard living, including admitted alcohol abuse; pictured in 2022 in Monaco

Hasselhoff's nature walk came just over a year after the tragic death of his second wife and former Baywatch costar, Pamela Bach (pictured in 2023 in LA). Bach, who was only 62, was found dead at her home in March 2025 after taking her own life

Hasselhoff’s nature walk came just over a year after the tragic death of his second wife and former Baywatch costar, Pamela Bach (pictured in 2023 in LA). Bach, who was only 62, was found dead at her home in March 2025 after taking her own life

She was married to Hasselhoff from 1989 until 2006, and he shared his only children — daughters Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore (L), 35, and Hayley Hasselhoff (R), 33 — with Bach; the family is pictured in 2001 at the LA premiere of Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

She was married to Hasselhoff from 1989 until 2006, and he shared his only children — daughters Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore (L), 35, and Hayley Hasselhoff (R), 33 — with Bach; the family is pictured in 2001 at the LA premiere of Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone

‘We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time.’

Although they starred together on Baywatch, Hasselhoff and Bach met earlier, on the set of his science fiction series Knight Rider in 1986.

He had been married at the time to his costar Catherine Hickland, whom he divorced in 1989.

Hasselhoff and Bach reconnected that year when she was cast on Baywatch, and they tied the knot later in 1989.

After his divorce, the actor began dating Roberts — who hails from Wales — in 2011, and they were wed in Italy’s Apulia region in 2018. 

Top 10 Legendary Heavyweight Fights: Discover the Ultimate Champion and See If Wilder vs. Chisora Makes the Cut!

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The intense rivalry between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder has sparked debate over whether their clashes could be considered the greatest heavyweight bouts of the 21st century. The fierce competition between these two fighters certainly makes a compelling case.

In discussions about notable heavyweight fights, the thrilling encounter between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in their third match often comes up as a contender. However, the bout between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko doesn’t quite make the same impact in this context.

When evaluating the top 10 heavyweight showdowns throughout history, none of these recent fights make the cut. Instead, the list is dominated by legendary battles from boxing’s golden eras, where the societal implications of each fight contributed to their lasting legacy in the sport.

Wide is the divide riven by my contention that the unremitting slugfest between Derek Chisora against Deontay Wilder last week might be the heavyweight fight of this 21st century thus far

Wide is the divide riven by my contention that the unremitting slugfest between Derek Chisora against Deontay Wilder last week might be the heavyweight fight of this 21st century thus far

One such historic match took place on July 4, 1910, in Reno, Nevada, where Jack Johnson emerged victorious with a 15th-round TKO. This match was held on Independence Day, a symbolic choice as white America hoped to reclaim the world heavyweight title, a cherished emblem of racial superiority. However, Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, proved them wrong with his skill and charisma.

The Independence Day date was chosen in anticipation of white America regaining its most cherished symbol of racial eminence, the world heavyweight title. Johnson, the first black champion and a charismatic personality, warned them against punting on their great white hope. They should have listened.

Jeffries, the revered former champion who had not been knocked down in his career, was dropped twice and his corner threw in the towel in the 15th round. He was a gentleman in defeat.

Unlike the New York Times whose pre-fight leader column read: ‘If the black man wins thousands and thousands of his ignorant brothers will misinterpret his victory as justifying claims to much more than mere physical equality with their white neighbours.’

As the importance of Johnson’s triumph to race relations sank in, riots broke out all over America. More than 20 people died.

Jack Johnson (right) knocks out James Jeffries in Reno, Nevada

Jack Johnson (right) knocks out James Jeffries in Reno, Nevada

9. Mike Tyson v Michael Spinks

June 27, 1988. Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. Tyson won by 1st-round KO.

Not so much a great, great fight but the historic confirmation that there would be no stopping any time soon of the youngest and then for years to follow the biggest, scariest, hardest-punching world heavyweight champion – Iron Mike.

Spinks, also undefeated, arrived on the Boardwalk widely fancied to be the man to stop Tyson’s explosive domination over the hardest game.

‘Hmmm,’ mused Tyson. ‘I can smell the fear on him.’ Duly petrified by the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’, Spinks was gone in 91 seconds.

Mike Tyson knocks out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds in Atlantic City

Mike Tyson knocks out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds in Atlantic City

8. Sonny Liston v Cassius Clay 

February 25, 1964. Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States. Clay won by 6th-round TKO.

Before converting to Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay shook up the world by driving insane and then knocking out the then most feared monster in prize-fighting.

Sonny Liston had terrorised the heavyweight division and was a massive favourite to destroy the presumptuous young challenger for the undisputed world title. The Louisville Lip was not to be intimidated.

Instead he mocked ‘this big ugly bear’ into mental confusion. A bewildered Liston could not cope, either, with Clay’s speed of hand and foot and he slumped to defeat.

The legend of the GOAT was born.

Muhammad Ali knocks down Sonny Liston with a left hook in his final fight as Cassius Clay

Muhammad Ali knocks down Sonny Liston with a left hook in his final fight as Cassius Clay

7. John L Sullivan v Charlie Mitchell

March 10, 1888. Chantilly, France. A 39-round draw.

In one of the last and most punishing fights of his long reign as world heavyweight bareknuckle champion before he went on to reign in gloves, the Boston Strong Boy toed the line against his English challenger in the rain-stormed grounds of a chateau outside Paris.

After 39 rounds over three hours and 11 minutes neither he nor Mitchell could see properly and a draw was declared.

So mangled were their faces that gendarmes waiting to arrest them for an illegal fight under French law could not identify Sullivan, as he fled to the French coast through the night and took ship to America via Ireland.

Through an estimated 400-plus bare-fist fights and then his 10-year reign as gloved world heavyweight champion, Sullivan was undefeated.

Not until he came late, and reluctantly, out of retirement to answer public demand to face his young heir-apparent James J Corbett did John L suffer his only loss in 51 fights under Queensberry Rules.

John L Sullivan, the 'Boston Strong Boy' was undefeated for an estimated 400 bare-knuckle fights, then had a 10-year reign with gloves on

John L Sullivan, the ‘Boston Strong Boy’ was undefeated for an estimated 400 bare-knuckle fights, then had a 10-year reign with gloves on

6. Riddick Bowe v Evander Holyfield

November 13, 1992. Thomas & Mack Centre, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Bowe won by unanimous decision.

Having proved himself the ‘Real Deal’ by crushing ‘Buster’ Douglas to add the heavyweight championship to his cruiserweight crown, Holyfield had to contend with ‘Big Daddy’ Bowe at his peak.

The first fight of their classic trilogy was the best. Evander kept boxing brilliantly while absorbing huge blows. The incredible 10th, in which Holyfield came back from the brink of being stopped to hammer Bowe close to a KO, is enshrined as one of the greatest rounds in ring history.

Big Daddy got the narrow verdict. The Real Deal won their second fight but lost the third.

Riddick Bowe is crowned heavyweight champion of the world in Las Vegas after beating Evander Holyfield

Riddick Bowe is crowned heavyweight champion of the world in Las Vegas after beating Evander Holyfield

5. Mike Tyson v James ‘Buster’ Douglas

February 11, 1990. Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan. Douglas won by 10th-round KO.

Iron Mike went to Japan expecting a warm-up stroll towards his planned world title showdown with Holyfield.

Although complacent he decked Buster, a 42-1 underdog, in the eighth and would have won but for the infamous long count which gave Douglas extra time to rise. 

Driven beyond his usual commitment level by a promise to his dying mother, Douglas put Tyson down for a proper count two rounds later to pull off the ‘Upset of All Time’.

Mike Tyson lies flat on his back after James 'Buster' Douglas had pulled off the biggest upset of all time as a 42-1 outsider

Mike Tyson lies flat on his back after James ‘Buster’ Douglas had pulled off the biggest upset of all time as a 42-1 outsider

4. Rocky Marciano v ‘Jersey’ Joe Walcott

September 23, 1952. Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Marciano won by 13th-round KO.

Jersey Joe pounded the real Rocky for 10 rounds. Only for the seemingly beaten, bloodied, eye-swollen challenger to knock him out in the 13th round of an epic contest.

‘I let him escape,’ said Walcott. Marciano went on to become the only world heavyweight champion to retire undefeated.

Rocky Marciano (left) takes a pounding from 'Jersey' Joe Walcott, before fighting back to knock out his opponent in the 13th round

Rocky Marciano (left) takes a pounding from ‘Jersey’ Joe Walcott, before fighting back to knock out his opponent in the 13th round

3. Muhammad Ali v George Foreman – The Rumble in the Jungle

October 30, 1974. Stade du 20 Mai, Kinshasa, Zaire. Ali won by 8th-round KO.

Big George went to Zaire as the younger favourite. Only for Ali to transform this into probably the most famous fight ever.

After soaking up Foreman’s huge blows with his Rope-a-Dope tactic Ali whispered in Foreman’s disbelieving ear: ‘Is that all you got George?’

Then knocked him out in the eighth to become world champion again.

George Foreman (left) went to Zaire as the younger favourite. Only for Ali to transform this into probably the most famous fight ever

George Foreman (left) went to Zaire as the younger favourite. Only for Ali to transform this into probably the most famous fight ever

2. Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier I – The Fight of the 20th Century

March 8, 1971. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States. Frazier won by unanimous decision.

The comeback attempt by Ali from Vietnam War suspension to regain his world title ran into Frazier at his peak – to the surprise of the celebrity-packed crowd in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

The Greatest of all Time started well but as he faded Frazier took over, as he exacted vengeance for pre-fight ‘Uncle Tom’ insults with heavy punishment – before inflicting the first knock-down of Ali’s career en route to a 15-round decision.

The comeback attempt by Ali (right) from Vietnam War suspension to regain his world title ran into Joe Frazier at his peak

The comeback attempt by Ali (right) from Vietnam War suspension to regain his world title ran into Joe Frazier at his peak

The pair's third and final fight is unsurpassed as the greatest heavyweight bout of all time

The pair’s third and final fight is unsurpassed as the greatest heavyweight bout of all time

1. Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier III – The Thrilla in Manila

October 1, 1975. Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines. Ali won by 14th-round corner retirement.

This epic conclusion to their trilogy ended with Smokin’ Joe losing his argument that he should be allowed out for the 15th round despite being virtually blinded by the non-stop ferocity of the preceding 14.

Ali was prevented from taking his gloves off at the same moment and said as his arm was raised: ‘This is the closest I’ve come to death.’

Television Icon Steven Sunshine Passes Away at 81 Following Courageous Health Struggle

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Steven Sunshine, a talented writer-producer whose legacy includes work on iconic shows such as “The New Odd Couple” and “Webster,” as well as the film “Son of the Pink Panther.” Sunshine passed away at the age of 81 on March 15 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.

Throughout his career, Steven made a significant impact in television, spending nearly two decades as a senior producer for the show “Extra,” a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy. During his tenure, he orchestrated memorable interviews with stars and leaders like Al Pacino, President Barack Obama, and Alec Baldwin. In tribute, a spokesperson from “Extra” shared, “Our ‘Extra’ family was struck with sad news this week. We lost a cherished member of our team who will always be remembered as a beacon of sunshine.”

Steven’s ability to secure high-profile interviews was legendary, with “Extra” noting his unparalleled skill in connecting with celebrities and public figures, from Alec Baldwin to Al Pacino and even President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Beyond his professional achievements, Steven’s life was marked by a deep devotion to his wife, Maddie. Together, they formed a dynamic creative partnership responsible for sitcoms like “Webster” and “Julie,” starring Julie Andrews, as well as projects such as “Son of the Pink Panther” and “Serrano: The Musical.”

Born in the Bronx, New York City, on March 9, 1945, Steven Sunshine pursued his education at the University of Buffalo, laying the foundation for a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. His contributions have left an indelible mark, and he will be remembered fondly by those who knew him and appreciated his work.

Steven was born in the Bronx, in New York City, on March 9, 1945 and received his degree from the University of Buffalo.

The producer regularly worked alongside his wife of 56 years Madeline Sunshine who is also a published children’s author, playwright and novelist.

The pair were behind Serrano the Musical which is a production directed by Joel Zwick which combined elements of Tony Soprano and Cyrano de Bergerac and Tony Soprano.

Steven and his wife also developed for CBS the 1989 sitcom The People Next Door.

Friends’ Children Playfully Tease Her About Her Age

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DEAR ABBY: I recently spent some time visiting a dear friend who is in her early 80s. Lately, she’s been showing signs of memory issues and some cognitive decline. Her children, who are in their 30s, still live at home, and her husband is also in his 80s.

During my visit, I observed how her family members frequently made comments about her hearing and mental sharpness. What started as seemingly innocent jokes quickly turned into hurtful remarks. I could tell from my friend’s face that these comments were wounding her, though she either laughed it off or acted as if she hadn’t heard them.

After leaving, I went to visit my sister, who is also in her early 80s, only to witness a similar situation. Her husband and daughter were incessantly teasing her about her hearing, eyesight, and occasional struggle to find the right words. This wasn’t new behavior, but seeing my friend endure it earlier had made it more intolerable. In both situations, I regret not speaking up. Abby, how should I handle this in the future? — LOUSY FRIEND AND SISTER

DEAR ‘LOUSY’: When you encounter similar situations again, don’t hesitate to express your concern. Let the individuals know that their remarks are not humorous but harmful. If they genuinely believe their loved one is experiencing difficulties, they should encourage her to be assessed by a neurologist, ophthalmologist, or audiologist to determine what can be done to help.


DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife have two children. Their youngest, a baby, is particularly special to me as he is my first biological grandchild from my son. I’ve developed a close bond with this baby by caring for him since he was just two and a half months old, every weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The plan was for me to care for him until he reached a little over a year old, after which he would go to daycare. However, I’ve recently learned that the costs of daycare might be prohibitive for them right now.

My husband and I have been eagerly looking forward to the time when I will have some time to do other things. I am torn between telling them I will watch him longer and saying they’re going to have to figure it out. I love this baby boy, and I love my son.

My emotions have gotten the best of me, and I’m considering caring for my grandson longer. However, I know that’s going to be an issue with my husband, who is not my son’s father. What is your view on this? — TORN GRANDMA IN FLORIDA


Mother, baby, and grandmother playing with a stacking toy.
This reader is torn between agreeing to watch her grandson and telling her son that he is going to have to figure out daycare. Syda Productions – stock.adobe.com

DEAR GRANDMA: My view is that you, your husband, your son and his wife should have a conversation in which you structure a schedule that will work for all of you. If that is not possible, because your son and his wife need help paying for day care, perhaps you and your husband could chip in.


Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Charlie’s Angels 50th Anniversary: Iconic Trio Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd & Jaclyn Smith Reunite at PaleyFest

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Good morning, Angels. Hollywood witnessed a nostalgic gathering of legends as Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, and Jaclyn Smith, the iconic stars of “Charlie’s Angels,” came together to mark a significant milestone. The trio reunited at PaleyFest 2026 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their groundbreaking television series.

Before the event commenced, Cheryl Ladd shared her excitement with On The Red Carpet, expressing, “This is a little overwhelming. I know there’s a huge group of people who’ve loved ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ and that’s gonna feel very good.” Her sentiment echoed the enduring affection fans have held for the series over the decades.

The beloved show, which captivated audiences on ABC from 1976 to 1981, originally featured Jackson, Smith, and the late Farrah Fawcett as Sabrina Duncan, Kelly Garrett, and Jill Munroe, respectively. These savvy private investigators tackled various cases under the mysterious guidance of their unseen boss, Charlie. Ladd joined the cast in the second season, stepping into the role of Kris Munroe, Jill’s sister, adding a fresh dynamic to the ensemble.

At PaleyFest, fans were given a rare treat as Jackson, Ladd, and Smith engaged in an open and heartfelt discussion, skillfully guided by George Pennacchio of On The Red Carpet. This reunion not only celebrated the show’s legacy but also acknowledged the lasting impact it has had on television history.

The PaleyFest audience was treated to a candid conversation with Jackson, Ladd and Smith, moderated by On The Red Carpet’s George Pennacchio.

In one particularly funny moment, Pennacchio asked the ladies to confirm a rumor.

“Is it true that in the early days of the show, Farrah’s hair was called the fourth Angel?,” Pennacchio asked.

Smith smiled as she replied, “It should have been if it wasn’t because it had a life of its own!”

The show was groundbreaking, as audiences at that time hadn’t seen an action series led by women before. It’s a distinction Jackson is keenly aware of to this day.

“You could sit back, put your feet up and forget your troubles for an hour. And at the same time, you could learn without knowing you were learning that women could do anything. Anything a man could do a woman could do and at at time, in the early and mid to late ’70s in Hollywood when you’re trying to break the glass ceiling, having three women star in a top network television show was really quite an accomplishment,” Jackson said.

Pennacchio will have more from the event this week in his On The Red Carpet report.

The PaleyFest conversation will be on PaleyFest’s YouTube channel next week.

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Overflowing Bins Remain Uncollected on Streets This Week: Here’s Why

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Thousands of Melbourne households will be forced to cram their rubbish into full bins this week, as kerbside collectors from several councils walked off the job today over pay and conditions.

Early this morning, waste collectors from the councils of Hume, Darebin, and Merri-bek initiated a strike, demanding a 10 percent salary increase this year, followed by annual hikes of 4 percent for the next three years.

ASU Waste collection strike
Household bins and public bins across Melbourne’s north weren’t emptied today, forcing residents to wait another week until they are collected. (Nine)

As a result, household and public bins throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs remained unemptied today, leaving residents with no choice but to wait until the next collection cycle.

The City of Hume experienced the most significant disruption, with approximately 70 workers participating in the walkout.

In contrast, the Merri-bek and Darebin councils managed to reduce the strike’s impact on their communities by deploying casual workers.

A council representative remarked that residents in Hume will “have to wait” for waste collection services to resume.

“We’re sorry about that, but we need to make sure our members are seen and heard.”

Council worker wages have fallen between seven and 12 per cent since 2021, according to the union.

“ASU members have had a gutful of being left behind while the rate capping policy has really torn down wages in local government,” Wark said.

“They’re striking today to seek a 10 per cent pay rise, which only goes part of the way to make up from the cost of living and inflation they’ve been subjected to in the last few years.”

ASU Waste collection strike
Rubbish collector Jayden Watson (left) and ASU Victoria and Tasmania branch secretary Tash Wark. (Nine)

Union members claim they haven’t received a pay rise in almost two years.

“Our members have been fighting for a year and a half just to get to the table,” Wark said.

“Our members are doing this action regretfully, it is not their first choice, they love their jobs, they’re really proud of the communities they support but this is where we’re at.”

Hume garbage collector Jayden Watson said the wage stagnation had put him behind in his goal of buying a home.

“I try to work hard, I try to stay behind and do more hours… [but] I’m falling behind whilst trying to save money,” Watson said.

“We all need to pay bills. Some people are struggling to get food on the table.”

In a joint response, the affected councils said negotiations with the ASU was ongoing.

“While we acknowledge the legal right of the ASU to take protected industrial action, these actions affect our communities, which is regrettable,” the councils said.

“We are keeping our communities informed on how any industrial action may affect them.

ASU Waste collection strike
Council workers are seeking a 10 per cent pay increase this year, followed by four per cent increases for the next three years. (Nine)

“We ask our communities for their patience and we will continue to negotiate in good faith with all unions representing our staff.”

In addition to the pause on rubbish collection, parking officers in the the cities of Yarra, Maribyrnong and Melbourne also stopped work today.

Local councils claim they’re restricted in what they can offer employees, due to the state government’s rate-capping policy. 

“Every time workers sit down to bargain with councils, they’re told the rate cap means that they can’t meet their demands. It’s not good enough,” Wark said.

“It’s a simple question of priorities: if the government can find money for politicians like councillors whose wages have gone up by over 10 per cent, they can find the money for the people who pick up the rubbish,” Wark said.

But Acting Premier Ben Carroll insisted the rate cap was a vital measure for the broader community.

“The rates cap is a really important cost-of-living measure that supports hardworking Victorians every day,” he said. 

A second bargaining meeting was scheduled for today.

If an agreement is not reached at that meeting, further council worker strikes are scheduled for Darebin, Greater Dandenong, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Merri-Bek and Yarra tomorrow.

“It will be things like parks not being mowed, library disruptions, no parking tickets being issued,” Wark said.

“Anything a council worker does is going to get disrupted in the next little while.

“We will keep taking action until members get what they deserve.”

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Joe Kent Faces Backlash Over Misleading Iranian Propaganda Claims

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Donald Trump’s former counterintelligence official has found himself in a heated dispute with Jake Tapper, following the CNN anchor’s criticism over his dissemination of misleading information about the Iran conflict.

Shortly before a bold U.S. military mission to save an Air Force colonel, Joe Kent, the former head of the National Counterterrorism Center, propagated a narrative implying that the U.S. was attempting to assassinate the colonel.

Kent stepped down a few weeks ago, citing in his resignation letter that Iran did not pose an immediate danger, and asserted that the conflict was being fueled by Israeli influence.

He shared an article from the left-leaning Drop Site News, which claimed that the Pentagon had abandoned hope of rescuing the unidentified airman and was allegedly planning to eliminate him to prevent his capture by Iran.

Tapper responded to Kent’s tweet, noting that he was “sharing Iranian state-linked outlet nonsense” and pointed out that the U.S. was not trying to kill the lost pilot, sarcastically adding that the story did not age well.

Kent – an Iraq War veteran whose wife was killed on active duty – didn’t take kindly to Tapper’s criticism and slammed him as a war propagandist.

‘Tapper’s purpose, like the entire corporate media, is to promote this foolish war and attack anyone who points out how this war isn’t in our nation’s interest,’ he wrote.

He encouraged his followers to instead ‘read independent media, Iranian media & US media – always question those cheering on wars & always pray for our troops.’ 

Donald Trump's former counterintelligence official has been feuding with Jake Tapper after the CNN star slammed him for sharing false information about the Iran War

Donald Trump’s former counterintelligence official has been feuding with Jake Tapper after the CNN star slammed him for sharing false information about the Iran War

Tapper quote-tweeted Kent's post after the rescue writing that he was 'sharing Iranian state-linked outlet nonsense'

Tapper quote-tweeted Kent’s post after the rescue writing that he was ‘sharing Iranian state-linked outlet nonsense’

Tapper shot back: ‘Anyone who watches the coverage on The Lead/State of the Union knows I don’t “promote” the war. We cover it, critically.’

‘Moreover, I wasn’t attacking Mr. Kent. I pointed out that he had promoted false information suggesting the US was seeking to *kill* the missing US pilot. Wild stuff.’

Kent doubled down after Tapper’s criticism, as well as the New York Post writing a story calling him a ‘conspiracy theorist,’ suggesting a large-scale media effort on behalf of the war.

‘The Post is jumping in w/CNN to show that war & supporting Israel 1st is bipartisan. I quoted Drop Site News that gave a roll up of U.S. & Iranian coverage. This attack is designed to divert from the main issue- this foolish war is not in our interest & only benefits Israel,’ he wrote.

Trump revealed extraordinary new details about the daring rescue mission to extract a wounded US airman who spent almost 48 hours stranded in Iran .

The President on Monday described an all-hands-on-deck operation that employed 155 aircraft – including 64 fighter jets, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft and three helicopters.

Trump lauded ‘a breathtaking show of skill and precision, lethality and force’ as US forces swooped into mountainous terrain in southern Iran to rescue the weapons systems officer (WSO) whose F-15E fighter jet went down on Good Friday.

‘He scaled cliff faces, bleeding rather profusely, contacted his platoon, treated his own wounds and contacted American forces,’ Trump said of the still unidentified officer, who was rescued on Easter Sunday.

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An image of the seat from the aircraft was posted after it ejected

An image of the seat from the aircraft was posted after it ejected

Trump admitted that there were military officers who were opposed to the operation which he said risked hundreds of lives. ‘God was watching us,’ the President said.

The pilot was rescued the day of the crash after both airmen ejected over enemy territory, but the WSO had remained missing.

The President noted how the weapons officer was able to activate a ‘beeper’ that showed US forces where to search for him, leading to the airman’s rescue and likely saving the soldier’s life. ‘It was like finding a needle in a haystack,’ Trump said.

Trump also lashed out at the media for reporting that the second airman was still missing, accusing outlets of alerting the Iranians to a target. He warned that ‘the person who reported the story will go to jail’ if they refuse to reveal their source.

It was unclear which reporter Trump was referring to and speculation ran rampant online Monday afternoon.  

Trump revealed that US forces blew up their own planes before leaving because they had become bogged down in the makeshift runway at the extraction point. 

Iran’s military said two US C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed during the operation.

‘We blew them up to smithereens,’ Trump claimed.

Donald Trump lauded the operation to rescue two downed US service members in Iran over the weekend. 'God was watching us,' he said of the miraculous operation

Donald Trump lauded the operation to rescue two downed US service members in Iran over the weekend. ‘God was watching us,’ he said of the miraculous operation

‘It was sandy, wet sand, so we thought there may be a problem taking off because of the weight of the plane,’ he continued. ‘And then we also had all the men jumping back onto the planes, and they got pretty well bogged down.’

The President said US forces used a ‘farm not a runway’ to land and execute the search and rescue operation.

Trump said the US military had a ‘contingency plan’ for exactly that scenario, ‘which was pretty unbelievable. Where lighter, faster aircraft came in and they took them out.’

He said the old planes were destroyed ‘because we had equipment on the planes’ they the US didn’t want in enemy hands.

‘We didn’t want anybody examining our anti-aircraft equipment and other equipment. So these were large planes that were old, pretty old, and we blew them up,’ Trump divulged.

The downed airman first made contact by radioing in ‘God is good,’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recounted, adding ‘we leave no man behind.’ 

The plane’s callsign was ‘Dude 44,’ said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine, with scores of aircraft scrambled within hours. 

Caine praised the swift recovery of the pilot on Friday and the planning that went into rescuing the WSO. 

The general said a special operations force fought their way in to extract the downed WSO in the early hours of Sunday, pressing on into daylight.

‘We will always bring overwhelming skill and firepower,’ the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs added.

When Trump was asked how many servicemembers were involved in the mission, Caine interjected: ‘I’d love to keep that a secret.’

‘OK, well … but I will tell you the number. I’ll keep it a secret. But it was hundreds and hundreds of these people,’ the President responded.

Duration of Monica Dutton’s Absence Following “Yellowstone” Departure

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Warning: Spoilers for “Marshals” Season 1, Episode 6 — “Out of the Shadows”

As “Marshals” reaches its sixth episode, “Yellowstone” enthusiasts are still uncertain about the timeline of the series. The exact number of years since Monica Dutton’s (Kelsey Asbille) passing remained unclear until the latest episode, “Out of the Shadows,” which reveals that a year has transpired since her death. This revelation indicates that at least a year has passed in Taylor Sheridan’s universe since “Yellowstone” concluded, where Monica was last seen alive and well. However, the timeframe since Kayce Dutton relinquished the family ranch remains a mystery.

This revelation unfolds in a heartrending scene where viewers witness the aftermath of Monica’s death. The episode finally delivers the much-anticipated moment from the season’s trailer, where a nurse solemnly covers Monica with a sheet as her devastated husband and son observe. For the first time, the screen provides context with the note that this occurred “a year ago.” This period has been a lengthy and painful journey of mourning for Kayce (Luke Grimes), who acknowledges the need to move forward from his sorrow and the trappings of his widowhood.

The series “Marshals” continues to navigate Kayce’s path through grief, depicting his gradual emergence from the shadows of loss. Since Monica’s passing, Kayce and his son Tate have experienced tension and conflict, but recent episodes show them beginning to mend their once-strong bond. Fans of the Dutton family have welcomed this development, though “Yellowstone” viewers expressed frustration when a new character, Dolly (Ellyn Jameson), was introduced in Episode 4 as a possible romantic interest for Kayce. Many felt it was premature for him to consider dating, regardless of the time elapsed since Monica’s death.

With the confirmation that a year has passed, audiences might be more receptive to Kayce finding love again. While the prospect of a new relationship looms, viewers will need to come to terms with the idea that Kayce’s heart may eventually open to someone new, even as Monica’s memory remains ever present in his life.

Kayce has already begun to move on

“Marshals” continues to revolve around Kayce’s grieving process as — step by step — he starts to come out of his shell and leave behind his sadness. He and Tate have been prone to fights since Monica died, but they’ve begun to heal their once-close relationship in recent outings. That’s a narrative turn that devotees of the Dutton family celebrated, but “Yellowstone” fans were also furious when a potential love interest for Kayce named Dolly (Ellyn Jameson) was introduced in Episode 4. It felt far too soon for Kayce to be dating no matter how many months have passed since Monica’s death.

Now that audiences know that a year has gone by since Monica died, perhaps they’ll be more welcoming toward a potential girlfriend for Kayce. But until that lady shows up, they’re going to have to accept that one day Kayce’s grief will lift and he’ll fall for a fresh new face, with memories of Monica forever echoing in his mind.



Iran’s Grim Milestone: Unveiling This Year’s Record-Setting Government Actions

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In brief

  • Access to the global internet in Iran has hovered at roughly one 1 cent of pre-war levels.
  • A slow intranet provides a few basic services and enables access to state-controlled news and messaging platforms.

Iran has now set a record with its largely government-imposed internet blackout, marking the longest nationwide digital disruption ever documented, as reported by a global monitoring organization.

Since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, access to the global internet has been severely restricted, maintaining only about 1% of the connectivity observed before the conflict, according to NetBlocks.

Earlier this year, in January, the nation experienced another significant internet disruption lasting 20 days, during which thousands perished amid widespread protests. As a result, the majority of Iranians have endured digital seclusion for almost two-thirds of the year 2026.

“Iran is unprecedented in having established internet connectivity only to dismantle it in favor of a national network,” NetBlocks explained on Sunday.

This sluggish, government-operated intranet offers limited services, primarily granting access to state-run news outlets and communication platforms.

‘Cut off the voice of Iranians’

Iranian Australian Saeid Zand told SBS News the internet crackdown shows Iran’s government is under pressure to quell uprisings by limiting people’s ability to plan collective action.

“They want to cut off the voice of Iranians; no-one hears from them, and they do what they like to the Iranians,” he said.

“It’s unfortunate because we don’t hear from our families, with our friends, and we don’t know what exactly is going on back home.”

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said in March that the government is only permitting those who can “get the voice out” to access the internet. That has included senior officials, state-linked figures and news agencies.

Although countries like Myanmar and Sudan — and the regions of Kashmir in South Asia and Tigray in northern Ethiopia — have experienced longer intermittent outages, none have undergone a state-imposed shutdown of this magnitude for such an extended period, NetBlocks added.

No other conflicts, including those in Ukraine and Gaza, are known to “have sent an entire country offline” in the way Iran has, the monitor said.

No end in sight

During the January blackout, the government said many online businesses could not survive more than three weeks without connectivity, according to Reuters reports.

The struggling economy was losing tens of millions of dollars in direct damages each day, it said, in addition to the indirect and cumulative impacts of a nationwide shutdown.

The daily economic costs to Iran of this even longer shutdown could therefore be much higher.

Zand said that Iranians will adapt their lives during the shutdown, some going offline and others using Starlink, which provides satellite internet.

“But this is very risky because if the government and the regime find out that they have internet access specifically to the Starlink, it puts them at huge risk,” he said.

While the crackdown continues, Iranians in Australia fear for their relatives’ safety, he said.

“Shutting down the internet is an old move of Iran, and it could do it for who knows how much longer,” he added.

The administration of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, which had made restoring openness to Iran’s internet environment a key campaign pledge less than two years ago, has yet to provide an official explanation for the shutdown.

Authorities have also not clarified how they expect what remains of the country’s damaged digital sector and its globally isolated economy to withstand the months and years ahead, as the war continues.

The crackdown on telecommunications continues as US President Donald Trump ratchets up pressure on Iran, threatening in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday ⁠social media post to ⁠target Iran’s power plants and bridges if the strategic Strait of Hormuz ⁠is not reopened.

In response to Trump’s threats, Iran demanded an end to hostilities.

— With additional reporting by Reuters.


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