Entertainment
Tinseltown Talks: The Multitalented Richard Herd
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
A supporting actor for much of his film career, Richard Herd has worked with actors such as Jack Lemmon, Rod Steiger, Robert Redford, Sylvester Stallone, and Robert Duvall.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: The Oprah Exhibition
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
“Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” exhibition opened in June at the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the exhibition will be on view through June 2019.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Harper Valley PTA’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
In 1967, country artist Margie Singleton recorded a Top 40 country hit with her cover version of Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe.” A year later, Singleton asked songwriter Tom T. Hall, who had a knack for narrative and a keen eye for detail, to write her a similar tune.
Fifties Flashback: The Rockin’ National Anthem
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Bill Haley and His Comets recorded the first rock ’n’ roll hit: “Crazy, Man, Crazy,” a now-forgotten piece of swing-based fluff that employed teen-oriented catchphrases of the day (“solid,” “crazy,” “gone”).
Tinseltown Talks: Eric Braeden Still King of Daytime Drama
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden has been playing character Victor Newman for 38 years and says it’s been an amazing run.
It was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Angel of the Morning’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
By 1967 songwriter Chip Taylor had one hit tune to his credit: the Troggs’ “Wild Thing” from the previous year.
Tinseltown Talks: Marion Ross Writes of Happy Days and More in New Memoir
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
From 1974-84, TV audiences knew Marion Ross as the sitcom mom dispensing patience and wisdom during the 11-season run of the ABC hit series Happy Days.
Pianist Brings Ragtime Melodies to Homeland
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- Written by Jack Sherzer Jack Sherzer
On a recent Monday afternoon, Domingo Mancuello brought an old form of music to Homeland Center.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Honey’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Many music fans think “Honey” is a true story. It isn’t.