Tag: frank sinatra
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‘Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me’ Doc Celebrates a One-of-a-Kind Talent
It’s about time someone made a documentary about Sammy Davis, Jr.’s consummate life. Directed by Samuel C. Pollard and written by Laurence Maslon, “Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me” is a well-rounded, fascinating portrait of a complex but astoundingly talented man who passed away at the young age of 64 in 1990.
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VIDEO: Frank Sinatra Backstage at the Jerry Lewis Telethon Circa 1970s
For Jane, Labor Day will always be synonymous with the Jerry Lewis Telethon to raise funds for MDA. Here’s some fun found-footage of the event.
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Sweepstakes! 10 Reasons Why Monster N-Tune Headphones Are Awesome
Jane is in love with the Monster N-Tune Headphones, and to prove it, we’re giving away sets to 25 lucky winners!
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Remembering Da Schnozz: Jimmy Durante
Vera Badertscher pays homage to Da Schnozz, a.k.a. Jimmy Durante, the classic star known for his big nose, rough manner, and perpetual optimism.
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Marilyn Monroe Cocktail Dress Sells for $348,000
I always love seeing emails come through from Julien’s Auctions, an auction house that handles a lot of Hollywood items. This morning, they sent notice that a black crepe cocktail dress worn by Marilyn Monroe to a 1958 party at the Beverly Hills Hotel sold for $348,000. My husband: “Did she wear it in a…
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Wow, Guys Really Treated Girls Badly in the Original Ocean’s 11
It’s always amazing to watch movies and TV shows from prior eras and see how different the male-female relationships were. Or in other words, ain’t that a kick in the head? In ‘Mad Men,’ Joan and Peggy probably have it pretty good as far as work is concerned. We think of them as go-getters in…
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Cool Trailers for ‘Fallout New Vegas’ and ‘Fallout 3’
I hardly ever post game trailers, but my son passed a couple along to me that are really cool. Below is the trailer for ‘Fallout New Vegas,’ scheduled for release this fall. It opens with Frank Sinatra’s big band rendition of ‘Blue Moon,’ with a close-up of a flickering video screen. Then the scene pulls…