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A Christmas Tradition: Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 24, 2016
Multiple actors have played Ebenezer Scrooge in numerous adaptations of Charles Dickens’ story “A Christmas Carol.” But one actor performed the role every year, creating a 20 year tradition. From 1934 to 1953, Lionel Barrymore came into homes over the radio as the miserly Scrooge who is visited read more
Comet Over Hollywood Holiday Special
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 22, 2016
Almost every Christmas for the past five years, I try to film a special Christmas video for the readers and supporters of Comet Over Hollywood. Last year’s video was a little violent, so this year we opted for something briefer and food oriented. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Ch read more
Christmas with James Bond
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 21, 2016
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969) is a standout film within the James Bond franchise. It was the first James Bond film to not star Sean Connery and the only Bond film to star model-turned-actor George Lazenby. It also happens to be the only James Bond film set during Christmas time. Rel read more
Christmas with James Bond
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 21, 2016
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969) is a standout film within the James Bond franchise. It was the first James Bond film to not star Sean Connery and the only Bond film to star model-turned-actor George Lazenby. It also happens to be the only James Bond film set during Christmas time. Rel read more
Musical Monday: Stowaway (1936)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 19, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Stowaway – Musical #544 read more
Stars at Twilight: “Christmas Eve” (1986)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 14, 2016
At age 4 in 1917, she made her first film appearance as an uncredited fairy in “The Primrose Ring.” Actress Loretta Young performed in 94 films from 1917 to 1989 and was the star of the successful television show, “The Loretta Young Show.” Young acted almost all her life, performing in her last read more
Musical Monday: General Electric Theater presents “A Child is Born” (1955)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 12, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. Album cover for the 1955 version of “A Chi read more
Musical Monday: Scrooge (1970)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 5, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Scrooge” (1970 read more
Musical Monday: Billy Rose’s Jumbo (1962)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Nov 28, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Billy Rose’s read more
Musical Monday: Tonight and Every Night (1945)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Nov 21, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Tonight and Every read more
Musical Monday: Bells Are Ringing (1960)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Nov 14, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Bells Are Ringing read more
Musical Monday: Down to Their Last Yacht (1934)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Nov 7, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Down to Their Last Yacht read more
Musical Monday: Ziegfeld Girl (1941)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 31, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Ziegfeld Girl” read more
On the Small Screen: The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 30, 2016
Comet Over Hollywood is spotlighting Halloween episodes of classic television shows. The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Air Date: Oct. 29, 1976 In the 1960s and 1970s, TV specials were abundant. It seems that almost every TV star, major musician and their Great Aunt Pearl had their own special. From read more
Musical Monday: Can’t Help Singing (1944)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 24, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Can’t Help read more
West Side Story: The Names Behind the Jets and Sharks
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 18, 2016
When I was 14 in 2002, I watched “West Side Story” for the first time and became obsessed with the movie musical, which premiered 55 years ago in New York City on Oct. 18, 1961. My dad who introduced me to the film later regretted it, because I listened to the soundtrack every night and read more
Musical Monday: Irene (1940)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 17, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Irene” (1940)– read more
On the Small Screen: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet — Halloween Party
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 12, 2016
Throughout the Halloween season, we’re spotlighting Halloween episodes of classic television shows. “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”— “Halloween Party” Season 1, Episode 5 Air Date: Oct. 31, 1952 Plot: The show begins with young Ricky dressed in his skeleton Halloween costume. read more
Musical Monday: My Sister Eileen (1955)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 10, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “My Sister Eileen read more
Musical Monday: Live a Little, Love a Little (1968)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Oct 3, 2016
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Live a Little, Love a Littl read more