Tag Archives: Bette Midler

Frederic Forrest, ‘The Rose’ & ‘Valley Girl’ Star, Dies @ 86

Bette Midler took to Twitter Saturday to announce the death of her The Rose co-star Frederic Forrest, 86. She wrote: Forrest & Midler (Image via 20th Century Fox) "The great and beloved Frederic Forrest has died. Thank you to all of his fans and friends for all their support these last few months. He was…
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Paul Lynde’s Halloween Special, Sanderson Sister Surprise & More!

Links to the past, with relevance today: "As you know, there's a real scary holiday coming up ... Election Day!" (Image via ABC) YOUTUBE: It's that time of year again ... time to watch the infamous Paul Lynde Halloween Special from 1976, the only place to find KISS, Margaret Hamilton and Roz Kelly under the…
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Marilyn Forever, Tom Petty’s Family Warns Trump & More — Past & Curious

Links to the past, with relevance today: Marilyn scratches an Itch (Image via 20th Century Fox) RICK'S REAL/REEL LIFE: Remembering The Seven Year Itch (1955), one of Marilyn's best. THR: The Tom Petty Estate, and his family, are pissed off that Trump used "I Won't Back Down" at his rally. https://twitter.com/tompetty/status/1274527971513004033?s=20 How could anyone who…
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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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