Curious about LGBTQ appearances on TV from the advent of the medium through 2000? Look no further! (more…)
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Every LGBTQ TV Moment, from the ’20s Through 2000!
Past & Curious: 10 Links
Ten links to help pass your weekend: (more…)
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Laura La Plante: A Silent Era Star Who Triumphed
During the Silent Era, Laura La Plante (1904-1996) was one of the world's biggest stars, launched after being chosen as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1923 after having begun working as a Christie Comedy Bathing Beauty. (more…)
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Baby Peggy, Last Silent Era Star, Is … Alive at 99!
As Baby Peggy, Diana Serra Cary (pictured above in a 2012 photo by Matthew Rettenmund) was a bona fide star of the Silent Era. (more…)
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GR8ERDAYS Millennial Challenge II: Marlon Who?
Herewith, the second part of my Millennial Challenge, in which you will find a video of millennials telling us what they know about Hollywood greats and a video of them remembering (or misremembering!) TV classics. (more…)
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GR8ERDAYS Millennial Challenge! Do Young People Know Icons of the Past?
I was inspired to do a video project when, speaking with a millennial friend a year ago, it became clear he had never heard of ... Will & Grace! [caption id="attachment_4003" align="aligncenter" width="400"] She's comin' out — but are kids still noticing?[/caption] Having long been curious as to whether stars like Bette Davis and Judy Garland…
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Harold Lloyd’s Amazing Christmas Tree
Courtesy of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, here is the cute story of what was considered to be the ultimate Christmas tree in all of Beverly Hills. (more…)
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‘Dracula’ Movie Poster Sells for Over $500K
An original Dracula (1931) poster from 1932 — one of only two of this style that is known to survive — just sold for $525,800 at Heritage Auctions on Saturday. (more…)
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Enjoy the Silents: Leatrice Joy
Leatrice Joy — a silent-movie star famous for her independent female characters, her boyish bob and for marrying mega-star John Gilbert (1897-1936) and bearing him a child — was born 124 years ago today. (more…)
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What’s a Rose Marie? A Review of ‘Wait for Your Laugh’
I first experienced Rose Marie (b. 1923) when I stumbled upon the 1933 pre-Code film International House on TV back when I was a kid in the '70s. Watching this cute little girl, whose career predates that of Shirley Temple (1928-2014), belting "My Bluebird's Singing the Blues" — not to mention suggestive elements like racy…
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