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October 31, 2007

From RobertGoulet.com we hear this very sad news that was posted yesterday: Robert Goulet, the legendary star of stage, screen, television and recordings, was pronounced dead at 10:17am today. He had been suffering from a rapidly progressive pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that is most often fatal. Most treatments are ineffectual. The only successful treatment is lung transplantation. Mr. Goulet had been in intensive care at Cedars Sinai since October 14, 2007. At the time......

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August 11, 2007

Saturday Other than sporting events, including NFL pre-season football (we're practically only just out of July for chrissakes), all there is, if you are a glutton for punishment, is a Doris Day Marathon on TCM - the 12 movie block started at 3:00am so you'd best pop some corn and get that ass on a couch. Sunday 10:00pm Roast of Flavor Flav Comedy Central - Snoop, Patton Oswalt, Jimmy Kimmel, and the rest of......

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July 30, 2007

Monday James Rollins presents The Judas Strain 7pm @ Vroman's Tuesday Jonathan Selwood presents Pinball Theory of the Apocalypse 7pm @ Book Soup Patricia Bunin and contributors sign The Bigger the Better, the Tighter the Sweater 7pm @ Dutton's Wednesday Kristin Gore presents Sammy's House 7pm @ Vroman's Gustavo Arellano & Sam Quinones present Ask a Mexian & Antonio's Gun and Delfino's Dream 7pm @ Book Soup Thursday Vincent Bugliosi presents Reclaiming History 7pm......

Continue Reading "Get Your Lit On: The Lazy Week in Bookish LA"

March 10, 2007

Most Angelenos know that when it comes to Lakers supporters, a certain fan is As Good As It Gets. He's not only one out of A Few Good Men, he's The Shining example of a superfan. Now the NBA -- yes, the league itself -- has Departed from convention and ranked the Top 10 Celebrity Lakers Fans. They'd have been Cuckoo to place any other Joker at the top of this list. 1. Jack Nicholson......

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February 21, 2007

A Word Or 30: Who else is waiting to hear the announcement of the Anna Nicole Smith Story film deal? Jaime Pressly presents us tonight, with the first reason to watch Leno in years. Tonight - Wednesday - February 21st, 2007 That Touch of Mink (TCM, 6:30 p.m.) Cary Grant wants to get hot n' heavy with Doris Day. Trail Blazers @ Lakers (Fox Sports, 7:30 p.m.) Jericho (CBS, 8:00 p.m.) Back from hiatus.......

Continue Reading "TV Junkie: 'Jericho' Returns; Jaime on Leno; Shark Attack Guy Finally Makes it on Letterman"

November 22, 2006

Wednesday - Tonight "NHL Hockey" (KDOC, 6:00 p.m.) Ducks @ Avalanche "NHL Hockey" (Fox Sports, 7:30 p.m.) Kings @ Sharks "NBA Basketball" (PRIME, 7:30 p.m.) Sonics @ Clippers "Everyone Says I Love You" (IFC, 6:00 p.m.) An evening of Woody Allen movies on IFC "Jericho/Criminal Minds/CSI: NY" (CBS, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.) New episodes. "Madonna: The Confessions Tour - Live From London" (NBC, 8 p.m.) Except, it's not really live I don't think, and......

Continue Reading "TV Junkie: Turkey Day is Upon Us - Suggested and Highlighted Listings Below"

November 23, 2004

Terry Melcher, the ultimate California kid, died of cancer last Friday night in Beverly Hills. The Los Angeles Times described him as a "surfin'-era singer, songwriter and recording executive who produced the Byrds' No. 1 hits "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn, Turn, Turn" and co-wrote the Beach Boys' "Kokomo." Melcher provided the template for the Angeleno archtype: the Celebrity Scion who thrived behind the scenes of the entertainment world and made a lasting impact on......

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