‘celebrity’ Archives
Dick Clark
Yeah, he was the “New Year’s Eve icon”, but he was so much more. He produced over a hundred television specials. He hosted American Bandstand for 25 years. He hosted various incarnations of Pyramid for over two decades, for thousands of episodes. He hosted [Read More]
YouTube Amusement #16: Betty White Longevity Tips
Geez, I really don’t have anything of value to post of late. I wasn’t even that amused by this video, but I’m amused by this screen capture: [Read More]
YouTube Amusement #15: Saruman Sings!
Late-night YouTube find. Legendary film veteran Christopher Lee (check out his ridiculously long list of credits) put out an album a few years ago. The result is…ridiculously magnificent. [Read More]
Daniel Radcliffe Gets America
The best quote about America I’ve ever seen, from Daniel Radcliffe: In England, I sometimes have to make a choice. I’ll think, do I want a cheeseburger today, or do I want a pizza? I don’t have to make that choice here, because they have cheeseburger pizza! [Read More]
Rue McLanahan
(Rue McLanahan enters at 1:11) (long clip – 5:30) (short clip – 0:27) I am sorry for mocking one of her movies last year. I just thought she deserved better material. I’m also sorry for not buying a copy of [Read More]
It sucked to be him
I’d be remiss if I did not acknowledge the passing of Gary Coleman. I will not conform to societal convention and be saddened by his death. I also do not feel compelled to celebrate to his life. Frankly, it sucked to be him. However, I must acknowledge that, thanks to [Read More]
Two thumbs up, way up
Roger Ebert is awesome. Read all about him in this excellent Esquire profile. I hope he’s around for many years to come. I also highly recommend Ebert’s blog. (And his film reviews.) [Read More]
