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"Nashville Star:" First Big NBC Hope? Nope.
The TV ZoneWhat did I think of "Nashville Star," now in the big house? I'm so glad you asked. What I saw of it was not bad, though one is reminded of the oldest Fred Allen phrase of them all, that......Tags: Jewel, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Rich
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Herman Wouk, a novel force
The year Herman Wouk was born, Woodrow Wilson was in his first term in the White House, the Lusitania's sinking was on the front page and "The Birth of a Nation" was playing in silent movie theaters. In the 97 years since, with such books as "The Caine...
Tags: Jane Eyre (movie), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Entertainment, Religion and Belief, World War II (1939-1945)
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Cycle with the stars in Steven Rea's 'Hollywood Rides a Bike'
Jacket CopyThe cycling antics of some of the greatest stars of Hollywood's golden age are captured in Steven Rea's "Hollywood Rides a Bike."... -
Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]
The Daily MirrorLos Angeles Times file photo [Update: Yes, this is Portland Hoffa, the wife of radio comedian Fred Allen. I discovered Allen’s radio shows after his death in 1956 and always wondered about the women named Portland Hoffa. In scanning these...... -
Matt Weinstock, Dec. 25, 1959
The Daily MirrorRibbing St. Nick In December, 1823, Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) wrote a poem titled "A Visit From St. Nicholas" which, as everyone knows, began: 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring -- not even a... -
Richard D. Zanuck, a Hollywood legend too busy for nostalgia
The Hero ComplexThis is a longer version of my Los Angeles Times Sunday Calendar cover on Hollywood producer Dick Zanuck, who is having quite the year with "Alice in Wonderland," "Clash of the Titans" and "Book of Eli." I interviewed Zanuck last...... -
From Edgar Bergen to Mick Jagger: Kenneth Turan's DVD picks
Los Angeles Times Film CriticMusical performances from both the dawn of sound and the beginnings of one of rock 'n' roll's most storied careers are featured on newly released DVDs. "Vitaphone Varieties: Volume Two" is a two-disc set available from Warner Video on Demand that...Tags: Edgar Bergen, Entertainment, Music, Fred Waring, DVDs
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Editorial for Oct. 11: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Up Jessamine County is abuzz after the West Jessamine Colts boys’ golf team rallied last week to win the state golf championship. In fact, the boys made history by winning their first-ever state title. In 2007, the West girls’ team also won...Tags: Radio, Entertainment, Business, Radio Industry, The Salvation Army
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West Jessamine boys' golf team wins state championship
sports@jessaminejournal.comThe West Jessamine High School boys' golfers brought home the goods Saturday as the team took the state championship and junior Fred Allen Meyer won the individual title in a playoff in Bowling Green. West came back from 12 strokes down after the first...Tags: High School Sports, Golf, Sports
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Prep Golf: Boyle County's Dakota Jarman has pressure put on him to make state by sister
hmorris@amnews.comSPRINGFIELD — The pressure was put on Dakota Jarman on Monday. That’s when his younger sister, Michaela, was part of the Boyle County girls’ regional runner-up golf team to earn a state tournament berth. There was no way he wanted to...Tags: Zach Johnson, State Parks, Golf, Sports
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Prep Golf: Danville's J.B. Williams earn third straight bid to state tournament after shooting 71
hmorris@amnews.comSPRINGFIELD — J.B. Williams is heading back to the state golf tournament. He just wishes he was taking his teammates back with him. The Danville senior used a terrific back nine to fire an even-par 71 Wednesday and tie for medalist honors at the 4th...Tags: Golf, Sports
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Aaron Ruben dies at 95; 'Andy Griffith' producer was an advocate for needy children
![Aaron Ruben, a comedy writer, producer and director whose five-decade career included producing "The Andy Griffith Show" for the first five seasons and creating the spinoff series "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," has died. He was 95.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-02/51980844-01214232.jpg "Aaron Ruben, a comedy writer, producer and director whose five-decade career included producing "The Andy Griffith Show\" for the first five seasons and creating the spinoff series \"Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,\" has died. He was 95.")
Aaron Ruben, a comedy writer, producer and director whose five-decade career included producing "The Andy Griffith Show" for the first five seasons and creating the spinoff series "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," has died. He was 95.
Ruben, who devoted much of...Tags: Carl Reiner, Entertainment, Ron Howard, Hospitals and Clinics, Television
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