Long a supporter of unions and comedy writers, it's no surprise to see where the Massachusetts native stands during the Writers Guild of America strike.
A major reason the TV writers are on strike is the future of late night comedy. And some of its struggles can be traced back to five very different people with strong New England ties.
"Cheers" is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time. But when the series launched, it didn't look like it would last very long.
The NFL Players Choir is made up of NFL athletes from both past and present, one of whom spent several years as a New England Patriot. The group recently took the stage on America's Got Talent for their chance to win $1M and a headline show is Las Vegas.