Hal Willner News, Photos, Videos and Tweets

Some... of many: Those we've lost to coronavirus

They are our friends, our neighbors; people of renown, and just regular people. "Sunday Morning" takes a moment to remember just a few of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

hal willner - CBS News
7:18am PDT - April 12th, 2020

#SNLAtHome Trends as Show Returns With First Ever Pre-Recorded Episode With Tom Hanks Hosting

The first ever pre-recorded episode of the NBC show kicked off with Hanks, who has recovered from COVID-19, joking that he felt more like America's Dad than ever before.

hal willner - Newsweek
2:37am PDT - April 12th, 2020

'SNL' recap: Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Adam Sandler honor late music producer Hal Willner

'SNL' offered a sweet tribute, in words and music, to beloved music producer Hal Willner, who died last week of complications related to coronavirus.

hal willner - USA Today
12:44am PDT - April 12th, 2020

'SNL' returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

For the first time in its lengthy history, ‘Saturday Night Live’ held an all-quarantine version, with stars delivering taped material primarily from their homes

hal willner - ABC News
10:50pm PDT - April 11th, 2020

'Saturday Night Live' returning with new, remotely produced content this weekend

The Emmy-winning variety sketch series will be producing new content at home as the cast and crew continue to practice social distancing.

hal willner - Fox News
2:09pm PDT - April 9th, 2020

'Saturday Night Live' to air show, observe social distancing

“Saturday Night Live” will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules

hal willner - ABC News
12:41pm PDT - April 9th, 2020

Paterson, N.J., mayor tests positive

Andre Sayegh, the mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, said Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor said he does not have a fever or cough, but is quarantining at home and he encourages people to take the virus seriously.

hal willner - NBC News
8:00pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Hal Willner, longtime 'SNL' staffer and music producer, dies at 64

Generations of "Saturday Night Live" talent are paying tribute to Hal Willner, a longtime staff member of the show who is being remembered for his lovable weirdness as much as his musical genius.

hal willner - CNN
7:21pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Hal Willner, longtime 'Saturday Night Live' staple, has died

Hal Willner, a music producer and longtime “Saturday Night Live” music supervisor, has died

hal willner - ABC News
5:01pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Fact check: Did Trump act at the same time Navarro wrote pandemic memos?

Fact check: Did Trump act at the same time Navarro wrote pandemic memos?

hal willner - NBC News
4:10pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Hal Willner, music producer and 'SNL' veteran, dies of coronavirus at 64

“One in four jobs is retail related. If you want to save the U.S. economy you need to focus on the retail industry," said one analyst.

hal willner - NBC News
3:57pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Hal Willner, music producer and 'SNL' veteran, dies of coronavirus at 64

Hal Willner, a record producer and long-time sketch music producer for "Saturday Night Live," has died of complications related to the coronavirus.

hal willner - NBC News
3:13pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Hal Willner death: Music producer and SNL veteran dies aged 64

Revered music producer Hal Willner has died aged 64.

hal willner - Independent
1:35pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Reports: Hal Willner, longtime 'Saturday Night Live' music producer, dies of coronavirus at 64

Hal Willner, a close friend and producer for Lou Reed, died Monday of coronavirus. He coordinated music for "Saturday Night Live" since 1980.

hal willner - USA Today
1:26pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

Hal Willner death: SNL writers lead tributes to 'unique' music producer

Comedian and writer Paula Pell noted that Willner 'bemoaned artists abandoning weirdness and authenticity but never gave up searching for it'

hal willner - Independent
12:40pm PDT - April 7th, 2020

RT @suzetrup: #AlbumQuestMay 16 A Tribute Album AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex 2020 Produced by Hal Willner Man…

Electric Worrier (@ElecricBoogie)
6:58am PDT - May 16th, 2023
#AlbumQuestMay 16 A Tribute Album 

AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex 2020
Produced by Hal Willner 
Many artists participated, I pulled out this song: 
Mambo Sun – Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl
https://t.co/V90obuJ3LN https://t.co/uULwNEiuci

#AlbumQuestMay 16 A Tribute Album AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex 2020 Produced by Hal Willner Many artists participated, I pulled out this song: Mambo Sun – Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl https://t.co/V90obuJ3LN https://t.co/uULwNEiuci

Suze T (@suzetrup)
5:59am PDT - May 16th, 2023

RT @garychun: My Hal Willner remembrance thread: His 1st tribute album, "Amarcord Nino Rota." Fave cuts: Carla Bley's jazz orchestral arran…

Chris Waddington (@CWaddington504)
3:41pm PDT - May 15th, 2023
Harry Smith in “Seven Deadly Sins” directed by Marianne Faithfull and Hal Willner. Student production, Naropa Institute. https://t.co/NpkBPTzq55 https://t.co/UMlhek1UFd

Harry Smith in “Seven Deadly Sins” directed by Marianne Faithfull and Hal Willner. Student production, Naropa Institute. https://t.co/NpkBPTzq55 https://t.co/UMlhek1UFd

Michael Lee Nirenberg (@MLNirenberg)
9:05am PDT - May 11th, 2023

Can anyone explain why Marianne Faithfull’s STRANGE WEATHER is not available on streaming? A highlight of her career, a key album for the aesthetic of the late Hal Willner, and it’s just… not there

Chris Conroy (@ConroyForReal)
4:23pm PDT - May 7th, 2023

RT @decasia: Curly Takes a Bath By The Sea (4min). Captured by Curly, music composed by @BillFrisell on 4/07/20. For Hal Willner. https:/…

hiromi suzuki / 鈴木博美 (@HRMsuzuki)
4:19am PDT - April 17th, 2023

RT @rockyoriordan: Hard to choose just an hour of songs! My @SIRIUSXM show this week is a Hal Willner Celebration, available on demand for…

DorisRubí (@DorisRubi_)
11:49am PDT - April 9th, 2023
You only get a standing ovation BOTH FROM the musicians AND FROM the audience for the one and only Hal Willner #HalWillner

An unforgettable concert by these wonderful musicians:

Steven Bernstein arranger, trumpet
Giancarlo Vulcano arranger, conductor
Steve Weisberg arrange… https://t.co/BgRx6Hve8E

You only get a standing ovation BOTH FROM the musicians AND FROM the audience for the one and only Hal Willner #HalWillner An unforgettable concert by these wonderful musicians: Steven Bernstein arranger, trumpet Giancarlo Vulcano arranger, conductor Steve Weisberg arrange… https://t.co/BgRx6Hve8E

Marc Urselli (@MarcUrselli)
9:49am PDT - April 9th, 2023

https://t.co/BAnTbknVCx weekly update: Ensemble SuperMusique, R.I.P. Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952-2023), Terry Riley, Steve Reich, John Zorn, Hal Willner, Richard Sinclair.

amaxsergio (@amaxsergio)
8:30am PDT - April 9th, 2023
My Fellini Satyricon solo last night “Tema di Giton” at the sold out AMARCORD HAL WILLNER NINO ROTA shot a ROULETTE in Brooklyn @Roulette_NYC thanks to @MarcUrselli #fellini #ninorota #satyricon great ensemble arr. by #steveweisberg #halwillner https://t.co/FxOqp7iD03

My Fellini Satyricon solo last night “Tema di Giton” at the sold out AMARCORD HAL WILLNER NINO ROTA shot a ROULETTE in Brooklyn @Roulette_NYC thanks to @MarcUrselli #fellini #ninorota #satyricon great ensemble arr. by #steveweisberg #halwillner https://t.co/FxOqp7iD03

Gary Lucas (@lucasgary)
6:44am PDT - April 9th, 2023
Hal Willner’s #Amarcord Nino Rota was Hal’s first “concept album” production in 1981

4 years ago it almost happened at Lincoln Center and I had the honor to be there at all the rehearsals and ready to mix the live show… but lighting kept us from performing and sadly it was … https://t.co/q8OnDg1bhB

Hal Willner’s #Amarcord Nino Rota was Hal’s first “concept album” production in 1981 4 years ago it almost happened at Lincoln Center and I had the honor to be there at all the rehearsals and ready to mix the live show… but lighting kept us from performing and sadly it was … https://t.co/q8OnDg1bhB

Marc Urselli (@MarcUrselli)
11:48pm PDT - April 8th, 2023

RT @rockyoriordan: Hard to choose just an hour of songs! My @SIRIUSXM show this week is a Hal Willner Celebration, available on demand for…

Sean McDermott (@s3aneh)
11:12pm PDT - April 8th, 2023

RT @rockyoriordan: Hard to choose just an hour of songs! My @SIRIUSXM show this week is a Hal Willner Celebration, available on demand for…

MaxCrowReeves (@MaxCrowReeves)
2:28pm PDT - April 8th, 2023

RT @Casket_Garbage: #TomWaits gives rare live performance at Hal Willner tribute event https://t.co/nEskBj1GUD

Whargöul (@Casket_Garbage)
9:54am PDT - April 8th, 2023

RT @decasia: Curly Takes a Bath By The Sea (4min). Captured by Curly, music composed by @BillFrisell on 4/07/20. For Hal Willner. https:/…

Prismatic Ground (@prismaticground)
4:19am PDT - April 8th, 2023

RT @decasia: Curly Takes a Bath By The Sea (4min). Captured by Curly, music composed by @BillFrisell on 4/07/20. For Hal Willner. https:/…

Conor (@sadfilmcritic)
9:20pm PDT - April 7th, 2023

Curly Takes a Bath By The Sea (4min). Captured by Curly, music composed by @BillFrisell on 4/07/20. For Hal Willner. https://t.co/xazRfwkzbH

Bill Morrison (@decasia)
9:20pm PDT - April 7th, 2023

3 years ago today, April 7, 2020, we lost the inimitable Hal Willner, music producer and alchemist, a day after his 64th birthday. Here is of my favorite clips from the 80s show Night Music that he was the musical director for...(full episode in comments) https://t.co/p9E1Lkcil0

x-Woody (@woody9six)
8:21am PDT - April 7th, 2023

RT @nypl_lpa: @nytimes Experience Hal Willner's meticulously studio along with our Lou Reed exhibition at the Library for the Performing Ar…

roselynkelly (@therealroselyn2)
11:23pm PST - February 18th, 2023

7:11am: Bill Frisell - Waltz for Hal Willner

KBEM Jazz88 Playlist (@kbemplaylist)
5:11am PST - February 17th, 2023

RT @MaryLeeKortes: Lookie what I got! The Songs of Beulah Rowley on vinyl, double album. Video for first single comes out tomorrow! Please…

Marc Percansky (@magicmarcprod)
9:35am PST - February 16th, 2023

RT @AmeriBluesScene: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: "Born A Happy Girl" heralds Mary Lee Kortes' Hal Willner-produced album 'Will Anybody Know T…

Lauren Leadingham (@edithpunker)
8:09am PST - February 16th, 2023
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE:

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: "Born A Happy Girl" heralds Mary Lee Kortes' Hal Willner-produced album 'Will Anybody Know That I Was Here: The Songs of Beulah Rowley,' out April 22 for #RecordStoreDay! https://t.co/NnzLgU3qhZ https://t.co/1kUloJ6hfE

American Blues Scene (@AmeriBluesScene)
8:08am PST - February 16th, 2023

RT @MaryLeeKortes: Lookie what I got! The Songs of Beulah Rowley on vinyl, double album. Video for first single comes out tomorrow! Please…

TammyFayeStarlite (@tammyfayenyc)
4:50pm PST - February 15th, 2023