Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors - Game 2 - 1st Half Highlights | 2016 NBA Playoffs
In the early morning hours of Thursday morning, as the Thunders team plane was crossing the Rocky Mountains on its way back from Oakland to Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Billy Donovan and the rest of their teammates and coaches were watching film from Games 1 and 2 against the Golden State Warriors. In these Western Conference Finals, theres no time to waste in preparing for the next game.
Sunday nights Game 3 will be a pivotal one, as they all are, as the Thunder and the Warriors go toe-to-toe in a 1-1 series to try to advance to the NBA Finals. Led by Durant and Westbrook, the Thunder has assessed where it can improve from Game 2, how it can limit turnovers, prevent second chance points and execute at a higher level.
That"s the one thing that makes those two guys so special is because they have a strong willingness and eagerness to want to improve and get better, Donovan explained. It could be in any area. They"re just looking to grow and get better.
One of the areas the Thunder wants to do a better job of defensively in Game 3 is limit the Warriors open three-point attempts, both in transition and in the half court. On a few occasions in Game 2, Golden State forwards were able to get Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson open on pin-down screens along the wing by both screening Curry and Thompsons defenders, but at other times by screening their own defenders when they anticipated the Thunder would switch. As a result, the Thunder has to be unpredictable in its defensive coverages so that the Warriors dont know exactly whats coming, or who to screen.
We"ve got to mix-up coverage and do some different things, Donovan said. Curry and Klay Thompson, they"ve been guarded every possible way imagined, and they"ve seen a lot of different things. So a lot of times in those situations you"re talking about where there are switches or slips or there"s not a screen, there is a screen, it really takes a high level of communication, whatever you"re doing, whether you"re staying with your man or you are switching. But we"ve got to change covers up as best we can, and in order to change coverages you"ve got to communicate.
Beyond the xs and os, however, the Thunders main objective heading into Game 3 is just to do everything at a higher level, with more energy and more concentrated effort. At this stage of the postseason, everyone is playing as hard as they can, leaving everything on the floor. The key is harnessing the energy in the right way and devoting that effort in the ways that lead to victory. That part is much more difficult than simply playing harder, its about playing with a corralled tenacity and concentrated will.
They made those plays, and in Game 1, I thought we did a better job, Donovan said. They did a great job raising their level of play, and you"ve got to give them credit.
We can watch the film, and we can say oh, we need to switch this one, we need to change this one, Serge Ibaka added. But the reality is they were playing tougher than us. They were tougher, they were more aggressive than us. That"s something you can"t always watch on film and can"t always change. It"s mentally. I think it"s something we have to do next game.
Every possession matters in these NBA Playoffs, as the Thunder saw in a hard-fought victory in Oakland in Game 1, when down the stretch it executed better than the Warriors. In Game 2, Donovans club let go of the reins for a minute span at the end of the first half, and it turned the tide of the game completely.
That focus and determination to be on point for every possession can make up for a lot of mistakes, difficult shots hit by opponents and tough luck. The key for the Thunder, as leaders like Westbrook described, is to stay vigilant and pull the team out of a bad rhythm before consecutive such possessions pile up.
Once we play harder, everything else will go into place. I think that"s the most important part, Westbrook said. Offensive rebounds, extra possessions, stuff like that just shows they wanted it more than us. We can"t let that happen.
You try to find ways to help each other out, help yourself out, find ways to not let the guy in front of you beat you to the ball, box out, do things that can change the game, Westbrook added.
Broadcast Information:
Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. CT
Television: TNT, Postgame on Fox Sports Oklahoma
Radio: WWLS the Sports Animal and the Thunder Radio Network
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Troy Brouwer has proven to be a good closer in the 2016 NHL playoffs.
The St. Louis Blues needed a starter Saturday night, and their right wing did that expertly as well.
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Brouwer and center Kyle Brodziak scored two goals apiece, powering the Blues to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, evening the best-of-seven Western Conference finals at two games apiece.
Goalie Jake Allen, making his first start of the postseason, turned away 31 of San Jose"s 34 shots, sending the series back to St. Louis on even terms for Game 5 on Monday.
"We came here to win a hockey game, and we did," Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said of the aftermath of losing the home-ice advantage by virtue of splitting the first two games in St. Louis. "Now we"re taking it back to our fans."
Brouwer, the hero of Game 7 wins over Chicago and Dallas that propelled the Blues into the Western finals, ended Sharks goalie Martin Jones" two-game shutout streak with a one-timer from in front of the net just 6:14 into the game.
He came back to add the clincher at the 3:55 mark of the third period, deflecting a shot from the point by Alexander Steen past James Reimer, who had replaced Jones in the second period.
"Brouwer keeps showing up in big games for us," observed Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. "That"s comforting."
The power-play goal, which came just seven seconds after Sharks winger Joel Ward had gotten called for delay of game, gave St. Louis a 5-1 lead.
"We got back to the way we wanted to play -- get the puck deep, make their defensemen work," said Brouwer, whose goals were his sixth and seventh of the postseason. "We did a good job of taking advantage of our opportunities."
Allen easily converted the four-goal lead into a victory from there, although he came under constant assault from a desperate Sharks team in the final period.
San Jose scored three times in the third period, first on a Joe Pavelski tip-in of a Joe Thornton shot just 1:05 in, and not too long later when Chris Tierney"s shot from the right side bounced in off the back of Allen.
Tierney"s goal, his fourth of the playoffs, was unassisted and got San Jose back within 5-2 with still 13:03 to play.
But Allen held on from there, despite surrendering a goal with 3:32 remaining that was credited to San Jose"s Melker Karlsson but was actually pushed into the net by St. Louis defenseman Joel Edmundson.
"I was confident. I"ve been ready," assured Allen, who hadn"t started a game in the postseason.
Karlsson"s goal made the final 6-3, with the Blues having scored an empty-netter 49 seconds earlier on an Alex Pietrangelo shot that went three-quarters the length of the ice.
"He brings a lot of fire. He"s a competitive son of a gun," Hitchcock said of Allen. "We played with more passion in front of him because I made the change."
Both of Brodziak"s goals, his first and second of the playoffs, came in the second period, during which St. Louis went ahead 4-0.
The back-breaker for the Sharks occurred early in the second period, after they had staved off a five-on-three disadvantage while already trailing 2-0.
An interference penalty on Shattenkirk handed San Jose a golden opportunity to get back in the game. But sloppy play killed the Sharks.
The Blues not only held San Jose without a shot for the first 1:58 of the penalty kill, but also used Sharks turnovers to create a pair of two-on-one short-handed opportunities.
San Jose"s Logan Couture stopped the first run when he blocked a shot by Steen, but there was no denying Brodziak on the second after he took a nifty pass from Jaden Schwartz and blasted it over Jones" right shoulder for a 3-0 lead at the 6:09 mark.
"We didn"t execute," sized up Sharks coach Peter DeBoer. "We got what we deserved."
Just 3:40 after Brodziak"s first goal of the playoffs, it was a blowout, with the center going upper deck again, this time over Jones" left shoulder to make it a four-goal game.
"It definitely feels good to pitch in," he said. "As a group, we weren"t happy with the way the last two games went. We wanted to get pucks deep and go to work. We stuck with it and got rewarded."
Down 4-0, DeBoer pulled Jones, who had faced 19 shots. He was replaced by Reimer, who hadn"t seen any action in San Jose"s first 14 playoff games.
Afterward, DeBoer insisted he expected Jones -- as well as the rest of his team -- to bounce back strong in Game 5.
"We"ve had one or two of these games in the playoffs and we"ve always responded the right way," he said. "We have a real honest group. They know what they have to do."
Allen got tested early, starting with shots by Paul Martin and Pavelski in the first two minutes.
He saved both easily, then got his first serious test when Joonas Donskoi fired from point-blank range in the game"s fifth minute. Again, Allen was up to the task.
A tripping penalty on Sharks defenseman Brent Burns turned the momentum of the period in the Blues" favor at the 5:00 mark.
Brouwer"s first goal came 74 seconds later.
NOTES: The Blues are now 2-0 in the postseason when they"ve fallen behind in a series. They lost the opener of the Western semifinals to Dallas before responding with two wins. ... Despite the impressive win, Blues coach Ken Hitchcock would not commit to G Jake Allen as his Game 5 starter. ... Sharks G Martin Jones had his shutout streak ended at 153 minutes, 57 seconds. ... Backup Sharks G James Reimer faced eight shots and saved seven of them.
2016 Billboard Music Award Predictions - Kim Kardashian Pregnant Again? (DHR)
The Billboard Music Awards are a chance for the industry to honour the biggest stars in music and it"s set to be a memorable, exciting evening.
From video premieres to all-star performances, it"s all happening at this year"s ceremony as the most popular and successful artists in the world gather in Las Vegas.
The likes of the Weeknd, Drake, Adele and Taylor Swift are just some of the huge names vying for tonight"s top awards.
Everyone from Madonna and Rihanna to Justin Bieber will be hitting the red carpet later and with all that excitement going on, we would hate for you to miss anything.
The Weeknd leads the nominees
Taylor Swift at last year"s show
Here"s everything you need ahead of the big show.
When are the awards?
Everything will kick off in Las Vegas tonight, Sunday May 22 at the T-Mobile Arena.
If you"re in the US you can catch the show at 8pm on ABC.
Who"s presenting?
Ludacris is back to host for the third year in a row alongside Ciara.
The Goodies singer is slipping into new mum Chrissy Teigen"s shoes - who was on co-hosting duties last year.
At the nominee announcement
Is there going to be drama with Ciara and ex-fiance Future though?
The singer REFUSED to read out her former flame"s name during the nomination announcement last month - so if he wins there could be an awkward moment between the exes.
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Who"s performing?
It"s going to be a HUGE night when it comes to performances with Madonna, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Justin Bieber all set to take to the stage.
Spears - who is being honoured with the Millennium Award - will open the show with a medley of her greatest hits, while Justin Bieber will debut new track Company.
Madonna flashes the flesh
Madge will perform a tribute to long-time friend the late great Prince while a more touching moment will come from Celine Dion.
The Canadian star, who is receiving the lifetime-achievement ICON Award, will perform for the first time on television since the sad death of her late husband Renee, with a cover of Queen"s The Show Must Go On.
Celine Dion and late husband Rene Angelil
Gwen Stefani and Black Shelton will perform their romantic duet Go Ahead Break My Heart, while Fifth Harmony, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato - to name just a few - will take to the stage.
Big Moments?
Kesha has been given the go-ahead to perform at tonight"s awards by Dr Luke"s label Kemosabe, amid their ongoing legal battle, so expect her time on stage to be a big talking point.
Kesha on her way to the Billboard Awards
She claimed earlier this week that the label had blocked her from covering Bob Dylan"s It Ain"t Me Babe during the award show, however they later claimed she was free to do so.
Read more: Kesha WILL perform at the Billboard Awards after being granted permission by Dr Luke"s record label
Adele to reveal new video
Another highlight will be coming from Adele.
While the multi-nominated singer isn"t actually performing, she will debut her new video for Send My Love (To Your New Lover).
Read more: Adeles new music video to premiere at The Billboard Awards, as she teases fans with sneak peak
The nominees We just can"t wait
The Weeknd leads the pack with a staggering 19 nominations in 16 categories.
As well as battling Adele, Drake, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber for top artist, he"s also in the running for Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album.
Justin Bieber has been nominated 12 times in 11 categories, Drake and Fetty Wap have received 11 nods each in 10 categories, while Taylor Swift and Adele are both finalists for eight awards.
David Bowie, who died in January, has received a posthumous nomination for his final album "Blackstar".
2016 Nominees list in full:
Top Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silent
Bryson Tiller
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weeknd
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silent
The Weeknd
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Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silent
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizrraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, "25"
Justin Bieber, "Purpose"
Ed Sheeran, "x"
Taylor Swift, "1989"
The Weeknd, "Beauty Behind The Madness"
Top Soundtrack:
"Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1"
"Fifty Shades of Grey"
"Furious 7"
"Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1"
"Pitch Perfect 2"
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, "Royalty"
Rihanna, "Anti"
Bryson Tiller, "T R A P S O U L"
Tyrese, "Black Rose"
The Weeknd, "Beauty Behind The Madness"
Top Rap Album:
Drake, "If You"re Reading This It"s Too Late"
Drake & Future, "What A Time To Be Alive"
Dr. Dre, "Compton"
Kendrick Lamar, "To Pimp A Butterfly"
Meek Mill, "Dreams Worth More Than Money"
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, "Traveller"
Luke Bryan, "Kill The Lights"
Sam Hunt, "Montevallo"
Zac Brown Band, "Jekyll + Hyde"
Carrie Underwood, "Storyteller"
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, "Sound & Color"
David Bowie, "Blackstar"
Coldplay, "A Head Full Of Dreams"
Mumford & Sons, "Wilder Mind"
twenty one pilots, "Blurryface"
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, "Los Do"
Juan Gabriel, "Mis Nmero 140 Aniversario"
Mana, "Cama Incendiada"
Gerardo Ortiz, "Hoy Ms Fuerte"
Romeo Santos, "Formula, Vol. 2"
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, "Listen"
Major Lazer, "Peace Is The Mission"
ODESZA, "In Return"
Skrillex & Diplo, "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack "
Zedd, "True Colors"
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, "How Can It Be"
Hillsong UNITED, "Empires"
Joey + Rory, "Hymns That Are Important To Us"
TobyMac, "This Is Not A Test"
Chris Tomlin, Adore: "Christmas Songs of Worship"
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, "Everyday Jesus"
Tasha Cobbs, "One Place Live"
Kirk Franklin, "Losing My Religion"
Jonathan McReynolds, "Life Music: Stage Two"
Marvin Sapp, "You Shall Live"
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, "Hello"
Fetty Wap, "Trap Queen"
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"
The Weeknd, "Can"t Feel My Face"
The Weeknd, "The Hills"
Top Selling Song:
Adele, "Hello"
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"
OMI, "Cheerleader"
Rachel Platten, "Fight Song"
The Weeknd, "The Hills"
Top Radio Song:
Adele "Hello"
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk!"
Walk the Moon, "Shut Up And Dance"
The Weeknd, "Can"t Feel My Face"
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, "Sorry"
Justin Bieber, "What Do You Mean"
Fetty Wap, "Trap Queen"
The Weeknd, "The Hills"
Drake, "Hotline Bling"
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, "Trap Queen"
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk!"
Silent, "Watch Me"
The Weeknd, "The Hills"
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara "Here"
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, "Post To Be"
The Weeknd, "Can"t Feel My Face"
The Weeknd, "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)"
The Weeknd, "The Hills"
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Top Rap Song:
Drake, "Hotline Bling"
Fetty Wap, "Trap Queen"
Fetty Wap, "679" feat. Remy Boyz
Silent, "Watch Me"
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, "Break Up In A Small Town"
Sam Hunt, "Take Your Time"
Little Big Town, "Girl Crush"
Thomas Rhett, "Die A Happy Man"
Chris Young, "I"m Comin" Over"
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, "Uma Thurman"
Elle King, "Ex"s & Oh"s"
twenty one pilots, "Stressed Out"
Walk the Moon, "Shut Up And Dance"
X Ambassadors, "Renegades"
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin "Ginza"
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, "Te Metiste"
Star Trek Beyond Official Trailer #2 (2016) - Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto Action HD
Star Trek Beyond is the third film in the rebooted franchise and its second trailer has all the aspects a good film in the series needs. For example, the Enterprise catches a bad one, an alien is dishing out fades and Spock is saying Spock ish.
Also, were guessing Idris Elba is the new wonky looking alien.
Star Trek Beyond, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In Beyond, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
If the rain clouds part, you can see a blue moon and the planet Mars at its brightest this weekend.
The full moon arrives at 5:14 p.m. Saturday, though it won"t rise until 8:07 p.m. in Baltimore. Typically, May"s full moon isknown as the Flower Moon, Corn Planting Moon or Milk Moon, according to the Farmer"s Almanac.
It is also a blue moon because it is the third of four full moons to occur this spring. Most seasons have just three full moons. The first this spring occurred just after the vernal equinox March 23, and the last occurs hours before the summer solstice on June 20.
That doesn"t mean it will appear blue, or that it will be any bigger or brighter than it otherwise would.
It will have a bright companion, though. Mars will be at its brightest since 2003 because it will be unusually close to Earth at the same time it reaches what is known as opposition, when its face is fully illuminated by the sun.
The last time such a coincidence occurred was Aug. 28, 2003, and the next isn"t until July 27, 2018, according to EarthSky.org.
Unfortunately, it could be difficult to spot both. If the clouds part Saturday night, with rain expected through the evening, you can spot the moon and Mars side by side moving across the southern half of the sky.
Mostly cloudy skies are also forecast Sunday evening, though they are expected to clear through the night. On Sunday night, Saturn will be the bright planet right next to the moon, with bright Mars a little farther away.
Tony Stewart "Madder Than Hell" Over All-Star Officiating - 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup
When qualifying was rained out for tonight"s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (9 p.m. ET on FS1) it spawned confusion among fans and even some racers.
Would the field for tonight"s race be set by the morning"s practice speeds or by owner points?
Denny Hamlin jumped on Twitter to get an answer and he got one from the top -- as NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer Steve O"Donnell jumped in to explain it.
Mickey"s Hearth"s Warming Tail (Alan Young Tribute)
LOS ANGELES (AP) >> Actor-comedian Alan Young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom Mister Ed, has died, a spokeswoman for the Motion Picture and Television Home said Friday. He was 96.
The English-born, Canadian-educated Young died Thursday, according to Jaime Larkin, spokeswoman for the retirement community where Young had lived for four years. His children were with him when he died peacefully of natural causes, she said.
Young was already a well-known radio and TV comedian, having starred in his own Emmy-winning variety show, when Mister Ed was being readied at comedian George Burns production company. Burns is said to have told his staff: Get Alan Young. He looks like the kind of guy a horse would talk to.
Mr. Ed was a golden Palomino who spoke only to his owner, Wilbur Post, played by Young. Fans enjoyed the horses deep, droll voice (WIL-bur-r-r-r-r) and the goofy theme song lyrics (A horse is a horse, of course, of course ... ). Cowboy star Allan Rocky Lane supplied Mr. Eds voice.
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An eclectic group of celebrities including Clint Eastwood, Mae West and baseball great Sandy Koufax made guest appearances on the show.
Mister Ed was one of a number of situation comedies during the early to mid-60s that added elements of fantasy. Others were My Mother the Car, in which a mans dead mother spoke to him through an old car; My Favorite Martian in which a Martian took up residence on Earth disguised as the uncle of an earthling; and Bewitched in which a witch married a mortal.
A loose variation on the Francis the Talking Mule movies of the 1950s, Mister Ed was one of the few network series to begin in syndication. After six months, it moved to ABC in October 1961 and lasted four seasons.
When the cameras werent rolling, the human and four-legged co-stars were friends, according to Young. If Ed was reprimanded by his trainer, Young said, He would come over to me, like, Look what he said to me.
Like many series of its vintage, Mister Ed won new fans in later decades through near-constant cable TV syndication and video releases.
Young also appeared in a number of films, including Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, Tom Thumb, The Cat from Outer Space and The Time Machine, the latter the 1960 classic in which, speaking in a Scottish brogue, he played time traveler Rod Taylors friend. Young had a small role in the 2002 Time Machine remake.
In later years, Young found a new career writing for and voicing cartoons. He portrayed Scrooge McDuck in 65 episodes for Disneys TV series Duck Tales and did voice-overs for The Great Mouse Detective.
Youngs sly, low-key style first attracted a wide U.S. audience in 1944 with The Alan Young Show on ABC radio. He also drew attention from Hollywood, but early films such as Margie and Mr. Belvedere Goes to College did poorly and in 1950 he turned to the growing new medium of TV and moved The Alan Young Show to the small screen, where it offered a contrast to the slapstick and old vaudeville of other variety shows.
His gentle comedy caused TV Guide to hail him as the Charlie Chaplin of television, and the fledgling Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Emmys to Young as best actor and to the show as best variety series.
Howard Hughes, who had seen Young on TV, hired him for the lead in a film version of Androcles and the Lion, a comedy based on the George Bernard Shaw play. When it opened in theaters, however, nobody laughed, so Hughes withdrew the movie and shot two weeks of new sequences.
He put in girls with gauze and a real lion, and it became a blood-and-guts film, Young recalled in 1987.
Angus Young was born Nov. 19, 1919, of Scottish parents in the north England town of North Shields. (In his later years he claimed he was born in 1924.)
The family moved to Canada when he was a child, and he began entertaining in Vancouver when he was 13. He had his own radio program, Stag Party, on the CBC network by the time he graduated from high school. After two years in the Canadian navy, he moved to New York City.
Young was a Christian Scientist from his teen years. In the early 1970s, he left his career to work for the Mother Church in Boston. He spent three years establishing a film and broadcasting center, then toured the country for two years as a Christian Science lecturer. Disillusioned by the church bureaucracy, he returned to Hollywood in 1976.
In 1940, Young married Mary Anne Grimes and they had a daughter, Alana, and a son, Alan Jr. The marriage ended in 1947.
In 1948 he married singer Virginia McCurdy, and they had a son, Cameron Angus, and a daughter, Wendy.
There was no information on survivors.
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Biographical material in this story was written by The Associated Press late Hollywood correspondent Bob Thomas.
See the Mr. Ed pilot: https://youtu.be/R3iD3ncqEis?list=PLzihwHGfPVa7QAAqUqXIu4vsOl6LNGTrS
