Kirk Baily, the actor best known for his role as dim-witted camp counselor Kevin “Ug” Lee on the early Nickelodeon sitcom “Salute Your Shorts,” died Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. His domestic partner, Ranjani Brow, confirmed that he died after battling lung cancer. He was 59.
Baily got his start as a sound coordinator for the 1988 cult classic “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” before he was cast in “Salute Your Shorts,” which premiered in 1991. Created by Steve Slavkin and based on a book of the same name he wrote with Thomas Hill, “Salute Your Shorts” premiered July 1991 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur, Blake Soper, Michael Bower, Trevor Eyster, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Heidi Lucas and Megan Berwick as various campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna. Baily’s character, Ug, acted as an antagonist toward the kids, as well as the most frequent victim of their pranks.
Baily got his start as a sound coordinator for the 1988 cult classic “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” before he was cast in “Salute Your Shorts,” which premiered in 1991. Created by Steve Slavkin and based on a book of the same name he wrote with Thomas Hill, “Salute Your Shorts” premiered July 1991 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur, Blake Soper, Michael Bower, Trevor Eyster, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Heidi Lucas and Megan Berwick as various campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna. Baily’s character, Ug, acted as an antagonist toward the kids, as well as the most frequent victim of their pranks.
- 3/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Kirk Baily, who portrayed Kevin “Ug” Lee on the 1991-92 Nickelodeon comedy Salute Your Shorts, died Feb. 28 six months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 59.
His death was announced by friends on social media. TMZ reports the cause of death as lung cancer based on confirmation from family.
In the two-season Salute Your Shorts set at a teen summer camp, Baily played camp counselor (and butt of jokes and pranks) Kevin “Ug” Lee. Created by Steve Slavkin and produced by Propaganda Films, the series co-starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur and Blake Soper as several of the campers.
Although Baily would make appearances as an actor in various series following the cult favorite Salute Your Shorts, he was most prolific as a voice actor for animated TV, film and video games in the several decades prior to his death. Among his TV and film voiceover credits are Cowboy Bebop...
His death was announced by friends on social media. TMZ reports the cause of death as lung cancer based on confirmation from family.
In the two-season Salute Your Shorts set at a teen summer camp, Baily played camp counselor (and butt of jokes and pranks) Kevin “Ug” Lee. Created by Steve Slavkin and produced by Propaganda Films, the series co-starred Danny Cooksey, Erik MacArthur and Blake Soper as several of the campers.
Although Baily would make appearances as an actor in various series following the cult favorite Salute Your Shorts, he was most prolific as a voice actor for animated TV, film and video games in the several decades prior to his death. Among his TV and film voiceover credits are Cowboy Bebop...
- 3/2/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
“Pepper Ann” is coming to Disney Plus on Sept. 8.
The first three seasons of the fan-favorite ’90s animated series will be available to stream next month, with the release of Seasons 4 and 5 still unclear.
Created by Sue Rose, “Pepper Ann” follows the adventures of its titular redhead character and her friends and family. Known for its witty parodies and infectious theme song, the series tackled topics including body issues, school work and being raised in a divorced, single-parent household.
Kathleen Wilhoite is the voice of Pepper Ann, starring alongside Clea Lewis, Danny Cooksey, Pamella Segall, April Winchell, Cree Summer, Candi Milo, Don Adams, Kath Soucie, Tino Insana, Jeff Bennett and Jim Cummings. Rose executive produced with Nahnatchka Khan for Walt Disney Television Animation and Sunwoo Animation Co., Inc.
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The first three seasons of the fan-favorite ’90s animated series will be available to stream next month, with the release of Seasons 4 and 5 still unclear.
Created by Sue Rose, “Pepper Ann” follows the adventures of its titular redhead character and her friends and family. Known for its witty parodies and infectious theme song, the series tackled topics including body issues, school work and being raised in a divorced, single-parent household.
Kathleen Wilhoite is the voice of Pepper Ann, starring alongside Clea Lewis, Danny Cooksey, Pamella Segall, April Winchell, Cree Summer, Candi Milo, Don Adams, Kath Soucie, Tino Insana, Jeff Bennett and Jim Cummings. Rose executive produced with Nahnatchka Khan for Walt Disney Television Animation and Sunwoo Animation Co., Inc.
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Disney Channel will premiere “Under Wraps,” a contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic...
- 8/18/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Babs and Buster Bunny, Plucky Duck, Hamton J. Pig, and their crazy friends are returning. The animated stars of the 1990s Tiny Toon Adventures series are returning in a new show called Tiny Toons Looniversity. HBO Max and Cartoon Network Series have ordered the new series from Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation.
There's no word yet if the original Tiny Toon Adventures series' voice actors will return for the new incarnation. They include Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Kath Soucie, Maurice Lamarche, Frank Welker, Rob Paulsen, Danny Cooksey, Cree Summer, Jeff Bergman, Candi Milo, Noel Blanc, Jim Cummings, John Kassir, Bob Bergen, and Greg Burson. Legends Joe Alaskey, Don Messick, June Foray, and Stan Freberg also worked on the original 1990-95 series but have since passed away.
Two seasons have been ordered but there's no word on when the show will launch. A...
There's no word yet if the original Tiny Toon Adventures series' voice actors will return for the new incarnation. They include Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Kath Soucie, Maurice Lamarche, Frank Welker, Rob Paulsen, Danny Cooksey, Cree Summer, Jeff Bergman, Candi Milo, Noel Blanc, Jim Cummings, John Kassir, Bob Bergen, and Greg Burson. Legends Joe Alaskey, Don Messick, June Foray, and Stan Freberg also worked on the original 1990-95 series but have since passed away.
Two seasons have been ordered but there's no word on when the show will launch. A...
- 10/30/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Danny Cooksey is someone that you’ll likely look at and possibly say ‘Oh yeah! I remember him!’ once you get the idea of where you’ve seen him in your head. In terms of making it big in show business he’s been more the type that tends to show up now and again or contributes to a project and isn’t always noted right away. He’s still in the business and he does make appearances now and again but he’s definitely slowed down quite a bit in terms of his career. The filmography he’s amassed over the years is fairly impressive when
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- 1/20/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
‘’Salute Your Shorts’ is a comedy series that was aired between 1991 and 1992 on Nickelodeon. The series was based on Steve Slavkin and Thomas Hill’s book ‘Salute Your Shorts: Life at Summer Camp’. Steve Slavkin also created the television series. It starred Kirk Baily, Megan Berwick, Michael Ray Bower, Danny Cooksey, and Venus DeMilo. The series ran for two seasons consisting of 26 episodes. Here are ten more fun facts about ‘Salute Your Shorts’. 1. The Title Comes from a Prank The title of both the book and the series comes from a common prank that campers would play
10 Things You Never Knew About “Salute Your Shorts”...
10 Things You Never Knew About “Salute Your Shorts”...
- 6/22/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Still looking sharp 26 years since its premiere, James Cameron’s picture completely masters the mass audience thriller while pushing the effects envelope far beyond the industry’s horizon. Technically slick, conceptually brutal, Cameron’s style is what still prevails in action-based Sci-Fi. All this, and Ah-nold too.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital
Lionsgate
1991 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 137 min. / Street Date December 26, 2017 / 22.99
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Joe Morton, S. Epatha Merkerson, Earl Boen, Castulo Guerra, Danny Cooksey, Jenette Goldstein, Xander Berkeley.
Cinematography: Adam Greenberg
Film Editors: Conrad Buff, Dody Dorn, Mark Goldblatt, Richard A. Harris
Original Music: Brad Fiedel
Written by James Cameron, William Wisher
Produced and Directed by James Cameron
Back again and cleaned up for a new home video format Terminator 2: Judgment Day looks better than ever, showing off the superior effects talents of its demanding producer-director. James Cameron’s career...
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital
Lionsgate
1991 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 137 min. / Street Date December 26, 2017 / 22.99
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Joe Morton, S. Epatha Merkerson, Earl Boen, Castulo Guerra, Danny Cooksey, Jenette Goldstein, Xander Berkeley.
Cinematography: Adam Greenberg
Film Editors: Conrad Buff, Dody Dorn, Mark Goldblatt, Richard A. Harris
Original Music: Brad Fiedel
Written by James Cameron, William Wisher
Produced and Directed by James Cameron
Back again and cleaned up for a new home video format Terminator 2: Judgment Day looks better than ever, showing off the superior effects talents of its demanding producer-director. James Cameron’s career...
- 12/23/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Nickelodeon has released the first trailer for their new animated film Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie. If any of you were ever fans of the animated series that ended in 2004, I'm sure you'll be happy with what this trailer has to offer.
The film picks up where the original series left off and the story follows the kids "on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents."
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will premiere on Friday, November 24th, from 7:00-9:00pm.
The movie was co-written and executive produced by creator Craig Bartlett. The movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores,...
The film picks up where the original series left off and the story follows the kids "on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents."
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will premiere on Friday, November 24th, from 7:00-9:00pm.
The movie was co-written and executive produced by creator Craig Bartlett. The movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores,...
- 10/7/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
They seemed ageless as camp counselors, Goodburger employees and dude ranch handlers, but even '90s Nickelodeon stars couldn't stay teenagers forever. One went on to marry Ben Stiller) while others quit acting altogether. But 30-year-olds around the world can rejoice, because Amanda Bynes, 27, has yet to join the club.
Danny Tamberelli from "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" is 31.
Irene Ng from "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo" is 38.
Katrina Johnson from "All That" is 31.
Yes, that little girl who played H. Ross Perot.
Alisa Reyes from "All That" is 32.
Lori Beth Denberg from "All That" is 37.
Larisa Oleynik from "The Secret World of Alex Mack" is 32.
Jason Zimbler from "Clarissa Explains it All," 35.
Melissa Joan Hart from "Clarissa Explains it All" is 36.
Michael Ray Bower from "Salute Your Shorts" is 38.
Kenan Thompson from "All That" is 35.
Christine Taylor from "Hey Dude" is 41.
Michael Maronna from "The Adventures of...
Danny Tamberelli from "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" is 31.
Irene Ng from "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo" is 38.
Katrina Johnson from "All That" is 31.
Yes, that little girl who played H. Ross Perot.
Alisa Reyes from "All That" is 32.
Lori Beth Denberg from "All That" is 37.
Larisa Oleynik from "The Secret World of Alex Mack" is 32.
Jason Zimbler from "Clarissa Explains it All," 35.
Melissa Joan Hart from "Clarissa Explains it All" is 36.
Michael Ray Bower from "Salute Your Shorts" is 38.
Kenan Thompson from "All That" is 35.
Christine Taylor from "Hey Dude" is 41.
Michael Maronna from "The Adventures of...
- 7/17/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Most may know Erik MacArthur as an actor, but for years he's been sitting in the producer and director's chair. We all know him from esteemed works like Pleasantville, We Were Soldiers and the cult following Salute Your Shorts, but now it's time to see the other side. Ology caught up with MacArthur to discuss his impressive background in film and television and to see what projects he's currently working on.
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
Most may know Erik MacArthur as an actor, but for years he's been sitting in the producer and director's chair. We all know him from esteemed works like Pleasantville, We Were Soldiers and the cult following Salute Your Shorts, but now it's time to see the other side. Ology caught up with MacArthur to discuss his impressive background in film and television and to see what projects he's currently working on.
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
Like catching up with an old friend, Erik talks to Ology about his newest film Pono that will begin filming in Hawaii in the upcoming months. He also explains the transition he made to behind the camera, with previous projects like the short Life Makes Sense When You're Famous and his first feature film Bottoms Up.
Ology: It's so nice to talk to you today and seeing what you're up to. What projects are you currently working on?
Erik MacArthur...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Filmology
On last night’s America’s Next Top Model’s makeover episode, Tyra took Kayla’s perfectly lovely, curly blond locks and replaced them with the hair of Ronald McDonald (that is, when the clown was going through his Eight is Enough phase). The result? A hairdo that made her look astonishingly like a high-fashion Danny Cooksey, a.k.a. Salute Your Short’s Budnick. (Or maybe I’ve just got ’90s on the brain.) Now, I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder — after all, our Top Model recapper, Margaret Lyons, liked the cut, saying Kayla, “got...
- 9/23/2010
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
As Luke mourns his (and our) loss, will Noah try to worm his way back in come to his aid?
Join us and refresh for updates!
2:05Pm Est: We start with Lily , who's trembly and weepy. Oh, it must be Wednesday. Or any day ending in ... "day". She tells Holden that Chris had a heart transplant and Reid was the donor. I kept expecting him to say "Is Reid okay"?
Alison brings some coffee to Luke, who' still pacing around waiting for word on Chris. He says "Chris has to make it. He has to live." Don't worry, Luke, they wouldn't kill him off. He likes ladies.
2:15Pm: Katie visits Chris (and she's wearing a darling urine-colored hospital frock.) He says he's not looking forward to thanking Reid. Oh jeez ... just tell him the truth already.
Lily and Holden are trying to decide whether to go see Luke when Lucinda barges in.
Join us and refresh for updates!
2:05Pm Est: We start with Lily , who's trembly and weepy. Oh, it must be Wednesday. Or any day ending in ... "day". She tells Holden that Chris had a heart transplant and Reid was the donor. I kept expecting him to say "Is Reid okay"?
Alison brings some coffee to Luke, who' still pacing around waiting for word on Chris. He says "Chris has to make it. He has to live." Don't worry, Luke, they wouldn't kill him off. He likes ladies.
2:15Pm: Katie visits Chris (and she's wearing a darling urine-colored hospital frock.) He says he's not looking forward to thanking Reid. Oh jeez ... just tell him the truth already.
Lily and Holden are trying to decide whether to go see Luke when Lucinda barges in.
- 9/8/2010
- by snicks
- The Backlot
James Cameron managed to turn a film about blue people into one of the most celebrated, highest-grossing films of all time. So now, naturally, the government is hoping he can work miracles when it comes to the oil spill crisis in the Gulf.
Apparently, federal officials are meeting with Cameron — an expert in the field of underwater filming — in hopes that he will help them brainstorm how to cork the the spill. Heck, Kevin Costner already got into the action, so it was only a matter of time before Cameron’s came into the fold. (Bono, where are you?) This...
Apparently, federal officials are meeting with Cameron — an expert in the field of underwater filming — in hopes that he will help them brainstorm how to cork the the spill. Heck, Kevin Costner already got into the action, so it was only a matter of time before Cameron’s came into the fold. (Bono, where are you?) This...
- 6/1/2010
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
'I can't tell you how shocked I am,' says 'DaZe: Vol. Too (sic) - NonSenSE' producer Miller Uwanawich.
By Larry Carroll
Andrew Koenig
Photo: IMDb
A day after the body of actor Andrew Koenig was discovered in Vancouver, Hollywood is beginning to deal with the reality of losing one of its own. One person who has been closely watching the details of Koenig's disappearance and apparent suicide is Miller Uwanawich, producer of the upcoming film that will mark Koenig's final onscreen role.
"Sad," is how the filmmaker described himself when asked about the "Growing Pains" star who shot "DaZe: Vol. Too (sic) - NonSenSE" with him in mid-2008. "If I have to explain [my feelings] in one word, sad. I don't know what else to say; I'm shocked, sad, surprised."
Currently in post-production, "DaZe" has already gained a good deal of attention because of another of its stars,...
By Larry Carroll
Andrew Koenig
Photo: IMDb
A day after the body of actor Andrew Koenig was discovered in Vancouver, Hollywood is beginning to deal with the reality of losing one of its own. One person who has been closely watching the details of Koenig's disappearance and apparent suicide is Miller Uwanawich, producer of the upcoming film that will mark Koenig's final onscreen role.
"Sad," is how the filmmaker described himself when asked about the "Growing Pains" star who shot "DaZe: Vol. Too (sic) - NonSenSE" with him in mid-2008. "If I have to explain [my feelings] in one word, sad. I don't know what else to say; I'm shocked, sad, surprised."
Currently in post-production, "DaZe" has already gained a good deal of attention because of another of its stars,...
- 2/26/2010
- MTV Movie News
Disney Xd, which is rebranding from Toon Disney in February, is partnering with daredevil "Kaptain" Robbie Knievel for a 2-D animated comedy series about a 12-year-old boy who wants to become the world's greatest daredevil.
"Kid Knievel," from Walt Disney Television Animation, marks the first animated show for Disney Xd, which is primarily targeted at boys ages 6-14 and their families. Knievel will serve as a stunt consultant on the series, which is in production for a fall 2009 premiere.
The series centers on a boy (voiced by Chris Edgerly) -- short in stature but big in heart -- who, inspired by Knievel, overcomes incredible obstacles in his quest to become the world's greatest and most extreme daredevil.
Matt Jones and Danny Cooksey also voice roles in the show, which was created by Sandro Corsaro. Chris Savino is the executive producer and director.
" 'Kid Knievel' sets the tone for the animated series to come,...
"Kid Knievel," from Walt Disney Television Animation, marks the first animated show for Disney Xd, which is primarily targeted at boys ages 6-14 and their families. Knievel will serve as a stunt consultant on the series, which is in production for a fall 2009 premiere.
The series centers on a boy (voiced by Chris Edgerly) -- short in stature but big in heart -- who, inspired by Knievel, overcomes incredible obstacles in his quest to become the world's greatest and most extreme daredevil.
Matt Jones and Danny Cooksey also voice roles in the show, which was created by Sandro Corsaro. Chris Savino is the executive producer and director.
" 'Kid Knievel' sets the tone for the animated series to come,...
- 12/18/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Disney Channel has greenlighted Disney's Dave the Barbarian, a new comedy series from Walt Disney Animation, for a January premiere. Set in the Middle Ages, Dave follows the family of a gentle strongman whose brute strength is matched only by his interested in cultural activities like origami and gourmet cooking. Each of the 21 episodes, which will run several times in either afternoon or primetime between Friday and Sunday, are split into two 11-minute cartoons. Dave was created by Doug Langdale, whose credits include Disney's The Weekenders. The series will be directed by Howy Parkins (Disney's Recess). Danny Cooksey (Disney's Pepper Ann) will provide the voice for the title character. Recurring voice cast members will include Joan and Melissa Rivers and Metallica musicians James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
- 11/11/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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