Monthly Archives: March 2021

Robert Rodan of ‘Dark Shadows’ Dies @ 83

Robert Rodan, whose brooding performance as the monster Adam on Dark Shadows (1968) teased and pleased fans of the trippy alterna-soap, reportedly died March 25, 2021, of heart failure. Anything but a monster! (Image via ABC) He was 83. Born Robert Trimas in Newark, New Jersey, on January 30, 1938, the 6'4" actor actually had…
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How Margaret O’Brien Got Her Oscar Back

Forties child star Margaret O'Brien, now 84, was one of the little queens of MGM, a big draw who appeared in such hits as Journey for Margaret (1942), Thousands Cheer (1943) and Jane Eyre (1943). Bob Hope (1903-2003) handed her the coveted award. (Images via Margaret O'Brien) Her most famous role wound up being as…
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Kim Tyler of ‘Please Don’t Eat the Daisies’ Dies

Kim Tyler, the former child actor best remembered for his performance on the TV version of Please Don't Eat the Daisies, died February 10 of cancer. Tyler on The Addams Family (Image via NBC) He was 66. Tyler's death went virtually unnoticed until a paid announcement by his family placed in the print edition of…
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Liza Minnelli to Fans: I’m Fine!

They've talked about her forever! (Image via National Enquirer) Immediately after her 75th birthday — celebrated with a small party at home, and online by a galaxy of stars — living legend Liza Minnelli wants fans to know she's okay, and to avoid believing an upcoming National Enquirer hit piece. She writes on Facebook: "Hey Kids!…
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