Who is more recent, Rick Rosenthal or Gary Nelson?
Rick Rosenthal Richard L. "Rick" Rosenthal, Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film instructor and director, best known for directing "Bad Boys", the 1983 drama film that helped launch Sean Penn's career as well as episodes of many popular TV series (including "", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Smallville"). His filmography includes the horror sequel "Halloween II," the romantic comedy "American Dreamer", and the 1987 drama film "Russkies".
Rod Blagojevich controversies A number of controversies related to Rod Blagojevich, formerly the Governor of Illinois, were covered in the press during and after his administration. In addition to a reputation for secrecy that was noted by the Associated Press, Blagojevich was the subject of political, legal, and personal controversies similar to those of his predecessor, Republican George Ryan. To the surprise of many, Blagojevich said in 2008 that he agreed with the idea of commuting Ryan's federal prison sentence.