January 15, 2024 Links to the past, with relevance today: The core cast — RIP Tom Bosley & Erin Moran (Image via ABC) NYT: It's incredible that Happy Days, the beloved show about the '50s is itself 50 ... years old. Fascinating to hear the core surviving cast talk about the landmark series. One juicy…
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Roz Returns to ‘Night Court,’ Globes Skip DeMille & Burnett Awards, Cher on Cher & More
January 4, 2024 Links to the past, with relevance today: Return to Roz (Image via NBC) UPI: Marsha Warfield returned to the rebooted Night Court this week as Roz, who is now engaged to a woman. The veteran stand-up comic and actor says: "Roz could not have been gay then. We never even considered such…
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Anita Baker vs. Camera, Biggest Babs Collection Is a Burden & More
December 18, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: https://youtu.be/dZl3EFiH1Vk?si=TOHiCpoJLrMomzrl INSTAGRAM: Anita Baker, 65, had a rough, rough concert this week. She only did a few songs, forgot words and, well, did THIS to fans (above). Sam, you made the archive too big! (Image via Cartelera Turia) L.A. TIMES: Every collector over 50 begins…
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Watch Judd Apatow’s Doc on the Friendship Between Don Rickles & Bob Newhart
Judd Apatow contributes a touchingly observed documentary short about the lifelong friendship between Don Rickles and his wife and Bob Newhart and his wife. It's especially compelling considering their acts were so diametrically opposed, yet in their personal lives, they were absolutely devoted to each other. The couples frequently traveled together and even lived within…
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Kristin Davis Remembers Frances Sternhagen, Brenda Lee No. 1?, Cher Racks Up a New Record & More
November 29, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: A sweet send-off (Image via Instagram) INSTAGRAM: Kristin Davis, 58, is paying tribute to her late co-star Frances Sternhagen, who just died this week at 93. TWITTER: Brenda Lee is in contention for #1 song on the Hot 100 next week. It would be her…
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Hall vs. Oates, JFK 60 Years On & More
November 22, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today ... Like, literally! (Image via RCA) VARIETY: Your '80s self would be devastated to learn that, in 2023, Hall & Oates are now so estranged that Hall just filed for a restraining order against Oates! PEOPLE: The JFK assassination — 60 years on. GREG IN…
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Dolly Parton Dishes on Kenny Rogers’ Face-Lift, ‘Tammy Faye’ Musical Coming & More
November 17, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: She recommends plastic surgery in moderation. (Image via video still) GREG IN HOLLYWOOD: Dolly Parton opens up to Howard Stern about plastic surgery and her friendship with Kenny Rogers. THR: Somehow, people are just realizing TMZ has some possibly sketchy ties that allow the site…
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Carol Burnett Wants to Spoof the Kardashians, Streisand & Brolin Inspired Aerosmith Hit & More
November 12, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: Window shopping (GIF via GIPHY) EXTRATV: Carol Burnett, 90, opens up about how her iconic Tara look almost didn't happen. Also, if she were going to parody anything today, it would be: "The Kardashians!" Ayyy-list (Image via FOX) DO YOU REMEMBER?: Henry Winkler and the…
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Patrick Dempsey = Sexiest Man Alive, Brenda Lee Rocks Around the Xmas Tree, Kevin Bacon Recreates ‘Footloose’ Dance & More!
November 8, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: Silver fox (Image via People magazine) PEOPLE: Patrick Dempsey, 57, is People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2023. https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinbacon/video/7299535413847264542?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7296742220697404970 TWITTER: Kevin Bacon is happy the strike is over! KENNETH IN THE (212): NYC in the '80s! Radiant in red (Image via video still) YOUTUBE: Brenda Lee,…
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Barbra Streisand Spills on New Memoir
November 5, 2023 She's never not been fascinating. (Image via Penguin Random House) In a new sit-down with Gayle King for CBS Sunday Morning, Barbra Streisand, 81, opens up about her long-awaited memoir, My Name Is Barbra, out this week. In the chat, she discusses her notoriously chilly relationship with her mom, persistent rumors that…
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