Sling Blade
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Mickey Jones dies: 'National Lampoon's Vacation,' 'Sling Blade' actor was 76
Mickey Jones, whose bearded, grizzled face added texture to scores of shows from "The Rockford Files" to "Justified" and whose drumming still beats away on oldies radio, died today.
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3 Roles John Ritter Would Have Nailed
Steve Carell walked the Oscar red carpet this weekend, deservedly staking his claim as one of the year’s best for his performance in Foxcatcher. From Jackie Gleason to Jim Carrey, Bill Murray to Tom Hanks, Robin Williams to Woody Harrelson, small-screen comedic actors have earned the respect of critics and peers, and often awards glory, for playing against type on film. One person tragically absent from that list: John Ritter.
