There's a not-so-new girl in town — but she's lookin' good! (more…)
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Happy 80th, Linda Lavin!
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reunion Talk!
Jaclyn Smith has a lot to celebrate: She's turning 72 on October 26 and looks and feels great, her Spencer by Jaclyn Smith line is going like gangbusters, and she may be about to participate in a long-awaited Charlie's Angels reunion! (more…)
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Merry Widowmaker: Even Jeanette MacDonald Hates Harvey Weinstein
In a clever tip of the hat to Old Hollywood and tip of the hate to reviled movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, accused of multiple acts of sexual harassment and even rape, singing comic Allison Lane is reviving the spirit of operatic movie-musical star Jeanette MacDonald (1903-1965). It's been a bad week for the man once…
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Rose Marie Tweets Her Support for Weinstein Accusers
Rose Marie, one of our last living links to Vaudeville — and one of the stars of the iconic Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966), exemplifies the old saying, "Better late than never." (more…)
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Marsha Hunt Turns 100: The Blacklist Survivor Never Gave Up
Marsha Hunt had a thriving film career in the '30s and '40s, including appearances in highly regarded movies following her 1935 debut, among them Born to the West (1937), These Glamour Girls (1939), Pride and Prejudice (1940), Cry "Havoc" (1943) and Raw Deal (1948). (more…)
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The Naked Truth About Nude Swimming at School
I'd heard of this, but wasn't aware I just missed it (THANK GOD — I was fat and accused of having breasts playing shirts vs. skins basketball), but boys in the U.S. were mostly required to swim totally nude in school pools right through the early '80s. Girls were usually allowed to wear simple suits.…
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Golden Palace: Review of Rue de la Rue Café
Earlier this year, the so-called Golden Girls restaurant — actually called the Rue de la Rue Café — opened in NYC following a flurry of international press. (more…)
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Happy 82nd Birthday, Julie Andrews
One of the world's greatest and most beloved living stars, Dame Julie Andrews, turns 82 today. (more…)
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Wedding Well-Wishes from Old Hollywood
On September 2, 2005, writer and Old Hollywood fan extraordinaire Austin Mutti-Mewse and his love Joanna exchanged vows. (more…)
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Madonna: Polaroid Heaven
Madonna's onetime costumer designer and stylist Marlene Stewart created looks for the videos “Material Girl,” “Papa Don't Preach,” “Like a Prayer,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and for the Queen of Pop's early tours. (more…)
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