Random Thought for September 30th

When did Cloris Leachman become ‘cool’ again?
 I remember watching her during the last few seasons of Facts of Life thinking she was just another actress. Only much later did I learn she had an Oscar and several Emmys. Because of that I now have tremendous amounts of respect for her, but who knew she’d [...]

Stars Speak Out About Paul Newman

Liz Taylor, George Clooney, Robert Redford Among Those Commemorating the Screen Legend
By SHEILA MARIKAR
Sept. 28, 2008 —
They don’t make ‘em like Paul Newman anymore.
That’s why Hollywood’s not hesitating to shower praise on the Oscar-winning actor/pioneering philanthropist/American arts legend, who died late Friday at the age of 83. Below, a round-up of what Newman’s contemporaries and [...]

I’m Getting a Reading Master…..

McCain Still Butt Of Letterman Jokes

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2008
(AP)  David Letterman kept up his verbal assault on John McCain, commiserating with Paris Hilton and saying he felt like an “ugly date” because the GOP presidential candidate backed out of an appearance on the “Late Show.”
The late night CBS comedian was upset Wednesday when McCain canceled an appearance to deal [...]

Something Tastes Fishy Here

The 2 Best Things About This Year’s Emmy Awards

Random Thought for September 23rd

Is it me or does in fact the entire world celebrate their birthday at Olive Garden?
I swear at least different three people celebrate every time I go there!

Haute Couture Chocolate For a Simple Crowd

When did chocolate become so sophisticated? Most of us just grew up with Hershey’s and …. well Hershey’s.
Then came Hershey’s dark chocolate, white and mint. Then Nestle, Godiva and my all time favorite Lindt.  
Now there’s way too many to count from the various companies.  
And the best part of all this? I can’t [...]

‘Tis the Season

During the season premiere of House this week I experienced momentary lapses of holiday season rage.  
You think you’d be able to enjoy your favorite show without being bombarded by Christmas movie releases scheduled three months away from the actual holiday. But no.
I understand that the audience for Tuesday night’s premiere was huge, but [...]

Screen Actors Guild Claims 87% Support

On the eve of its announcement of board election results, the Screen Actors Guild says 87% of its members support holding out for a better contract from Hollywood studios.
The studios called the guild’s survey flawed.
Guild President Alan Rosenberg said Wednesday that results of a mail-in survey justified the union’s rejection of the studios’ final offer [...]