Category Archives: ’60s

Carol Burnett Reveals Why Sitcom Pilot Crashed

Fans of legendary funnylady Carol Burnett (b. 1933) were elated last year when it appeared that she would return to scripted comedy in the form of a sitcom pilot for ABC — but had our hopes dashed when it turned out the pilot was never picked up. (more…)

Fifty years ago today, Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical opened at the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway. (more…)

Past & Curious: Jaclyn Smith, Michelle Pfeiffer, HALLOWEEN, William Holden & More!

Here's a roundup of golden-oldies goodness ... (more…)

End Credits: 7 Actors Who Died Before (or Right After) Their Last Project Premiered

There is something endlessly fascinating about the concept of an actor who achieves great success and dies almost at the same time. Perhaps it serves as metaphor for life, a reminder that nothing is forever and to cherish each moment. What follows is a list of actors who you may remember from various films and…

Sometimes, actors use their bodies to make more impact than their words, and I've always been a sucker for an interesting walk. Check out 10 of the most memorable walks in movie and music-video history ... (more…)

Turning Point: A Second Look at ‘The Boys in the Band’

Fifty years ago this month, The Boys in the Band opened Off-Broadway. (more…)

Ten links related to the past that will brighten up your immediate future: (more…)

Maggie Smith (b. 1934), Judi Dench (b. 1934), Eileen Atkins (b. 1934) and Joan Plowright (b. 1929) — all dames! — teamed up to appear in a documentary focusing on their many decades of acting supremacy on the stage and screen ... and we're finally getting a peek! (more…)

Prolific TV Actor & Host Chuck McCann Dies @ 83

Chuck McCann famous for his voice-over work, for his work as a children's TV host, and for his many roles on TV and in some films, has died, THR reports. He was 83. (more…)

Susan Anspach of ‘Hair’ and ‘Five Easy Pieces’ Dies @ 75

Susan Anspach, a gutsy, rebellious actor who made her mark in the '60s and '70s, died April 2 at her L.A. home, The New York Times reports. She was 75. (more…)

Category Archives: ’60s

Carol Burnett Reveals Why Sitcom Pilot Crashed

Happy 50th, ‘Hair’!

Past & Curious: Jaclyn Smith, Michelle Pfeiffer, HALLOWEEN, William Holden & More!

End Credits: 7 Actors Who Died Before (or Right After) Their Last Project Premiered

10 Walks To Remember!

Turning Point: A Second Look at ‘The Boys in the Band’

Past & Curious: 10 Gr8erDays Links

Nothing Like These Dames!

Prolific TV Actor & Host Chuck McCann Dies @ 83

Susan Anspach of ‘Hair’ and ‘Five Easy Pieces’ Dies @ 75

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