On August 13, 1980 — the two-year anniversary of her arrival in Los Angeles from her native Vancouver — Dorothy Stratten was murdered by her estranged husband Paul Snider, who then turned the gun on himself. But, this isn’t really a story about Dorothy Stratten, the beautiful, but ill-fated actress and Playboy centerfold. This story …
Betty White. She missed one hundred years on this earth by a mere seventeen days. But, oh, what a life.
In 1976, I bought a copy of Anne Rice’s debut novel Interview with the Vampire. I was a fan of horror films and books and I thought this one would be right up my alley. It wasn’t. I forced myself to read the first several chapters. It was like a high school reading assignment. It …
What if Alfalfa got lost in New York? * * * * * * * * * * * * After nearly a year and a half, I am retiring “Retro Movies That Never Were.” This little experiment started as something to keep me busy while was stuck in the house during the worldwide COVID-19 …
When Mike Nesmith answered an ad in Variety that read: “Madness!! Auditions. Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running parts for 4 insane boys, age 17–21. Want spirited Ben Frank’s-types. Have courage to work. Must come down for interview.” he thought this was his chance at rock and roll stardom. …
What if Jayne Mansfield was a superhero?
In 2010, 58-year old Leroy Fick won two million dollars in the Michigan State Lottery. As chronicled on the reality television show Lottery Changed My Life, Leroy took his winnings on the “lump sum” option. He netted a little under one million dollars after taxes. Leroy’s first order of business was to demolish his house …
What if Murtaugh retired in the 50s?
