2023 November Archive

Frances Sternhagen, Broadway Legend & Memorable Mom on ‘Cheers, ‘Sex & the City,’ Dies @ 93

November 29, 2023 Frances Sternhagen, an actor who blossomed in middle age — by playing women many years older than herself — died Monday, November 27, at her New Rochelle, New York, home. The New York Times and ExtraTV confirmed her death. The mother of all mothers (Image via HBO) She was 93. Born January…

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…

Marty Krofft, Co-Creator of ‘Land of the Lost,’ ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ Dies @ 86

November 25, 2023 Marty Krofft, one half of the Krofft brand of brothers who brought us a slew of iconic '70s kids' shows, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, of kidney failure in L.A. Me, with Sid (L) and Marty Krofft in 2011. (Image courtesy of Matthew Rettenmund) He was 86, and is survived by older…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Peter White of ‘All My Children’ & ‘The Boys in the Band’ Dies @ 86

November 3, 2023 White (center) with Laurence Luckinbill (L) and Frederick Combs in The Boys in the Band (Image via Cinema Center Films) Peter White was sharing the stage with legend Myrna Loy in the late '60s when he was offered the opportunity to create the role of Alan in the daring play The Boys…

Susan Seidelman Announces Memoir, Céline Dion’s Rare Public Appearance & More

November 1, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: She directed my favorite film — Desperately Seeking Susan. (Image via St. Martin's Press) AMAZON: Coming in June 2024 is the memoir from director Susan Seidelman, the filmmaker behind Desperately Seeking Susan, Smithereens, She-Devil and more! EXTRATV: Céline Dion, 55, made her first public appearance…

Monthly Archives: November 2023

Frances Sternhagen, Broadway Legend & Memorable Mom on ‘Cheers, ‘Sex & the City,’ Dies @ 93

Kristin Davis Remembers Frances Sternhagen, Brenda Lee No. 1?, Cher Racks Up a New Record & More

Marty Krofft, Co-Creator of ‘Land of the Lost,’ ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ Dies @ 86

Hall vs. Oates, JFK 60 Years On & More

Dolly Parton Dishes on Kenny Rogers’ Face-Lift, ‘Tammy Faye’ Musical Coming & More

Carol Burnett Wants to Spoof the Kardashians, Streisand & Brolin Inspired Aerosmith Hit & More

Patrick Dempsey = Sexiest Man Alive, Brenda Lee Rocks Around the Xmas Tree, Kevin Bacon Recreates ‘Footloose’ Dance & More!

Barbra Streisand Spills on New Memoir

Peter White of ‘All My Children’ & ‘The Boys in the Band’ Dies @ 86

Susan Seidelman Announces Memoir, Céline Dion’s Rare Public Appearance & More

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