Category Archives: ’70s

Liza Minnelli Seen in Historic Chat with John Kander & Fred Ebb

Liza Minnelli, now 76, had a long, intimate chat with John Kander (b. 1927) and Fred Ebb (1928-2004) about their creative process and history almost 50 years ago ... and thankfully, it was filmed. A meeting of the minds (Image via video stills) Now, though it has been in the collection of the New York…

‘Munsters’ Reboot Movie Looks Horrifying, ’70s California Beaches, RIP Mickey Rooney Jr. & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: The movie seems to contain a duet on "I Got You, Babe" between Lily and Herman ... (Image via video still) YOUTUBE: "Give Rob Zombie a chance!" they said. "Wait till you see what he does with!" they said. But now that we have an official trailer for…

L.Q. Jones, Western Actor & ‘A Boy and His Dog’ Director, Dies at 94

L.Q. Jones, the western star who wrote, produced and directed the sci-fi cult favorite A Boy and His Dog, died at 94 of natural causes on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Jones was familiar to generations of moviegoers. (Image via movie still) Born August 19, 1927, in Beaumont, Texas, Jones made his film debut in Battle…

One of a small number of famous performers about to turn 100 fell just short of the century mark — household face Larry Storch died Friday, July 8, 2022, in his NYC apartment at 99. Meeting Larry in 2019 (Image via Matthew Rettenmund) Storch's manager Matt Beckoff confirmed the sad news to THR. The actor…

James Caan, ‘Godfather,’ ‘Misery, ‘Elf’ Icon, Dies @ 82

"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," read an announcement on James Caan's Twitter account Thursday. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." In The Gambler (Image via…

Anson ‘Potsie’ Williams Runs for Ojai Mayor, Lisa Marie Presley in Debt, Afro Pick Inventor Dies & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: Anson is so sweet — I've met him. Couldn't be nicer. (Image via video still) PEOPLE: Potsie for mayor! Anson Williams, 72, is running for Ojai, California, mayor. He's a Dem: https://youtu.be/Ux-KQtUfvGc DEADLINE: Manny Charlton of Nazareth has died at 80. EXTRATV: Legendary guitar god Carlos Santana collapsed…

‘Titanic’ Memorial Neglected, Butch Patrick Back to ‘Munsters,’ Oscar for Diane Warren & More!

Links to the past, with relevance today: What an invite! (Image via vintage memorabilia) NYT: A memorial to those who died aboard the Titanic sits in disrepair in NYC. Now, some are fighting for it to be restored. The last survivor of the tragedy died in 2009 at age 97 on the 98th anniversary of…

Kate Bush’s Rare Interview on ‘Running Up That Hill’ Success, Christie Brinkley Stuns at 68 & More

Long-distance "Run"-ner (Image via EMI) POP CRAVE: Kate Bush granted a rare interview to BBC Radio 4 to discuss the out-of-nowhere renewed success of her 1985 song "Running Up That Hill," which was used to great effect on Stranger Things. In the U.K., the song shot to #1 (taking 37 years to hit the pole…

Maureen Arthur of ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ Dies @ 88

Maureen Arthur, the vivacious actress who made her biggest splash in the Broadway production and film version of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, died Wednesday in her Beverly Hills home following a battle with Alzheimer's battle, THR reports. She was 88. Arthur with Dick Kallman in How to Succeed (Image via NYPL)…

Donna Mills & Debbie Harry: Sexy Past 70, Patricia Heaton Defends ‘Castrated’ Pal & More!

Links to the past, with relevance today: She's older than Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy. (Image via video still) INSTAGRAM: Donna Mills is EIGHTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE. Yes, she's had work. Yes, she started out looking like Donna Mills. But wow. KENNETH IN THE (212): Debbie Harry in the '70s ... and in her…

Category Archives: ’70s

Liza Minnelli Seen in Historic Chat with John Kander & Fred Ebb

‘Munsters’ Reboot Movie Looks Horrifying, ’70s California Beaches, RIP Mickey Rooney Jr. & More

L.Q. Jones, Western Actor & ‘A Boy and His Dog’ Director, Dies at 94

Larry Storch of ‘F Troop’ Dies @ 99

James Caan, ‘Godfather,’ ‘Misery, ‘Elf’ Icon, Dies @ 82

Anson ‘Potsie’ Williams Runs for Ojai Mayor, Lisa Marie Presley in Debt, Afro Pick Inventor Dies & More

‘Titanic’ Memorial Neglected, Butch Patrick Back to ‘Munsters,’ Oscar for Diane Warren & More!

Kate Bush’s Rare Interview on ‘Running Up That Hill’ Success, Christie Brinkley Stuns at 68 & More

Maureen Arthur of ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ Dies @ 88

Donna Mills & Debbie Harry: Sexy Past 70, Patricia Heaton Defends ‘Castrated’ Pal & More!

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