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Carl Weathers FanDuel Super Bowl Spot Still Airing With Changes

The world lost an icon in Carl Weathers last week, but fans will still see the late actor one last time, thanks to a FanDuel Super Bowl commercial.

Sylvester Stallone pays tribute to Rocky co-star Carl Weathers: “Apollo, keep punching!”

The two starred together in four Rocky movies. Sylvester Stallone Pays Tribute to Rocky Co-Star Carl Weathers: “Apollo, Keep Punching!” Scoop Harrison

Carl Weathers Dead At 76, Social Media Salutes Acting Legend

Carl Weathers—the actor famed for roles such as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise and the eponymous character Action Jackson—has passed away. He was 76. Apollo Creed and Rocky’s iconic training montage. Rest in Peace Carl Weathers (1948 – 2024) pic.twitter.com/DWhRpTzPck — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 2, 2024 On Friday (Feb. 2), Weathers’ family announced his […]

Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in Rocky, Dead at 76

The former professional football player-turned-actor also appeared in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in Rocky, Dead at 76 Scoop Harrison

10 Happy Gilmore Quotes You Probably Say All the Time

Adam Sandler hit a hole in one with Happy Gilmore. The blockbuster sports comedy completely changed the game for the Saturday Night Live comic, extending his appeal well beyond the bratty teens who were already quoting his albums and sketches. Now, Sandler was winning over their parents. Blame it on golf, or Bob Barker, or the ‘70s-fueled soundtrack, but the film was the rare ubiquitous hit for the comedy genre. Everybody saw it, everybody quoted it, and everybody wanted more of Sandler. Not much has changed in the 25 years since its release. Sandler remains a hot commodity, continuing to fascinate us in the most surprising ways (see: 2019’s Uncut Gems), and Happy Gilmore is still one of the most rewatchable and quotable comedies. Editors’ Picks So quotable that it’s almost become a ...