October 28, 2022
Watch: Supercut Memorial for Leslie Jordan Airs During 'Call Me Kat'
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Openly gay comedian and "Call Me Kat" star Leslie Jordan was memorialized in a spot showcasing his talents, and various roles, that aired during the show's Oct. 27 episode, Variety reported.
"During the episode, Fox aired a short supercut featuring Jordan in the Fox shows 'The Masked Singer,' 'Fantasy Island,' 'The Cool Kids' and 'Lego Masters'" the entertainment news outlet detailed.
"The tribute ends with a 'Call Me Kat' scene where Jordan's character Phil says, 'I'm a big believer in celebrating every moment.'"
As previously reported, Jordan, 67, died in a car crash on Oct. 24. It has been suggested that he may have suffered a medical emergency while driving. Reports say he was on his way to the "Call Me Kat" set to continue work on the ninth episode of the show's third season when the crash occurred.
TV Line said that Jordan costarred "alongside Mayim Bialik and Cheyenne Jackson" on the show. "A veteran TV performer dating back to the days of 'Night Court' and 'Murphy Brown,' Jordan may be best known as Beverly Leslie, arch nemesis of Megan Mullally's Karen Walker on NBC's 'Will & Grace,'" TV Line added, noting that "The role earned Jordan an Emmy for best guest actor in a comedy in 2006."
Only recently did Jordan's character on "Call Me Kat" – gay, as Jordan himself was – get a love interest, played by John Griffin, Variety said. That episode will air Nov. 10.
Watch the tribute to Leslie Jordan below.
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
