Florence Henderson, Upbeat Mom of 'The Brady Bunch,' Dies at 82
(Nov 25, 2016 | New York Times)
Florence Henderson, who began her career as an ingénue soprano in stage musicals in the 1950s but made a more lasting impression on television, as the perky 1970s sitcom mom on "The Brady Bunch," died Thursday. She was 82.Her death was confirmed by David Brokaw, her publicist. He said she died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of what the family described as heart failure."She was quite...read more
Susan Olsen, Cindy on 'The Brady Bunch,' Remembers Florence Henderson: 'She Saved My Life'
(Nov 25, 2016 | Variety)
For Susan Olsen, who played youngest Brady girl Cindy on "The Brady Bunch," the passing of her TV mom, Florence Henderson, is a blow. But she is careful to keep in mind the ones who are really hurting: Henderson's children. "My heart right now is going to her four children," Olsen told Variety. "I always felt we stole the limelight from them."Case in point: Olsen said once she was out...read more
The Only Surviving Behind-the-Scenes Footage of I Love Lucy, and It's in Color! (1951)
(Nov 25, 2016 | OpenCulture.com)
The enduring popularity of comedian Lucille Ball's 6-season sitcom, I Love Lucy, has resulted in so many full-color collectibles, occasional viewers may forget that the show was filmed in black and white.More ardent fans may have tuned in for the special colorized episodes CBS aired a couple of years ago, but the only existing color footage of Lucy and her husband and co-star, Desi...read more
Ida Lupino, a Woman of Spine on Both Sides of the Lens
(Nov 24, 2016 | New York Times)
Of all the actresses associated with film noir, Ida Lupino (1918-1995) seems the most complex. Ms. Lupino could be as sultry and sassy as Lauren Bacall while projecting an aching vulnerability. As world-weary as Gloria Grahame, she never came across as fragile, particularly in her subsequent work as a director.In "Road House" (1948) and "On Dangerous Ground" (1952), both new on Blu-ray (from Kino...read more
Plans for a statue of Maureen in Glengarriff
(Nov 22, 2016 | 6sqft.com)
PLANS for a life-size bronze statue in honour of silver screen legend and famous fiery red head, Maureen O'Hara, are underway in Glengarriff.'Maureen O'Hara and her family have a special place in the hearts of the people of Glengarriff and we, with the help of her grandson Conor, want to honour her with a statue here in the town park,' Donal Deasy of Casey's Hotel said. The project is now in...read more
Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress could sell for nearly $3 million
(Nov 17, 2016 | New York Daily News)
The iconic dress Marilyn Monroe donned while crooning "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy is expected to be auctioned off for a cool $3 million.The beige, rhinestone encrusted dress, arguably her most famous look that has not appeared in a movie, is slated to be sold November 17 by Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles alongside several of Monroe's personal items, CNN reported.Famed...read more
Lupita Tovar, Actress in the Spanish-Language Version of 1931's 'Dracula,' Dies at 106
(Nov 13, 2016 | Hollywood Reporter)
The Mexican film legend was the mother of 'Imitation of Life' star Susan Kohner and grandmother of screenwriters Chris and Paul Weitz.Lupita Tovar, the Mexican actress who starred in the 1931 Spanish-language version of Draculathat was shot concurrently with the famed Bela Lugosi version, has died. She was 106.Tovar died Saturday, her niece, actress Lucy Tovar, said on Facebook. Several...read more
Robert Vaughn, Who Starred as Napoleon Solo in 'Man From U.N.C.L.E.,' Dies at 83
(Nov 11, 2016 | New York Times)
Robert Vaughn, the cleft-chinned actor who reached the peak of his fame in the 1960s playing Napoleon Solo, the debonair international agent tasked with saving the world each week on the hit television series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.," died on Friday in Danbury, Conn. He was 83.His manager, Matthew Sullivan, said that the cause was acute leukemia, for which Mr. Vaughn had been under treatment in Manhattan...read more
Michael Douglas on His Dad's Health Ahead of His 100th Birthday: 'He is Rocking'
(Nov 4, 2016 | People.com)
Kirk Douglas turns 100 next month, and he isn't slowing down - literally."He's doing absolutely great," Kirk's son Michael Douglas said on ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show in an episode airing Saturday at 9:50PM in Britain. "He's got a walker with wheels … He tends to fly, he's at about a 45 degree angle at all times and moving great."...read more
African American Film Critics to honor Sidney Poitier with inaugural Icon award
(Nov 3, 2016 | LA Times)
The African American Film Critics Association announced Thursday its intentions to honor actor Sidney Poitier with its first Icon award. The recognition, to be bestowed at the organization's February ceremony, comes on the 50th anniversary of Poitier's groundbreaking film "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.""It is beyond a privilege for AAFCA to receive this opportunity to honor a man...read more
'Happy Birthday, Mr President': the story of Marilyn Monroe and that dress
(Nov 3, 2016 | Guardian)
Fifty-four years later, one might suppose that the famous dress came on to the stage of its own accord, as if it had life as well as destiny. But yes, in 1962, there was a warm body inside it. This was 19 May 1962, and Marilyn Monroe was bringing happy birthday wishes to the president of the United States. She was 10 days early: the actual birthday of John F Kennedy, his 45th, would not...read more
Max Factor launches Marilyn Monroe Lipstick Collection
(Oct 28, 2016 | Inquirer.net)
Trusted makeup brand Max Factor just launched four red lipstick shades for that striking red pout, with the most memorable beauty of all time, Marilyn Monroe, as glamour icon.Max Factor adapts the #MyMarilyn Movement, which supports the belief that every woman has the right to look and feel beautiful with the help of makeup. It aims to boost self-confidence and to help them rise...read more
Carol Burnett to Star In a New TV Comedy Produced by Amy Poehler
(Oct 28, 2016 | Parade)
A comedy legend is returning to the small screen. Carol Burnett will star in a new ABC comedy produced by comedian and actress Amy Poehler.Burnett endeared herself to millions in her long-running variety show, which ran from 1967 to 1972, but she has never starred in her own sitcom.The still-untitled comedy will be about a family that buys their dream house with one unusual caveat-they...read more
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein Bound for London's West End
(Oct 28, 2016 | Broadway.com)
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein is heading to the West End. The tuner will land in London in the fall of next year after playing at the Newcastle Theatre Royal from August 26, 2017 through September 9.Based on the Oscar-nominated 1974 film and co-written with Thomas Meehan, Brooks will once again collaborate with Susan Stroman for this all-singing all-dancing new production, bringing his...read more
Interview: Geraldine Chaplin, at 52nd Chicago International Film Festival
(Oct 27, 2016 | hollywoodchicago.com)
CHICAGO - She is the oldest daughter of movie legend Charlie Chaplin, from his fourth marriage to Oona O'Neill, but she also was a spectacular actress in her own right. She is Geraldine Chaplin, and she was honored at the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival, and was president on a film jury for the fest.Chaplin was born in Santa Monica, California. When she was eight years old,...read more