Monthly Archives: March 2009

Matt Weinstock — March 17, 1959

Posted on March 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Spoofing Session Those who attended the Screen Writers Awards dinner are still rolling with some of the punches the authors tossed at each other and life in Hollywood generally. The proceedings started out with a solemn oath to stamp out … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 17, 1959

Posted on March 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Girls’ Love Calls to Bernie Bedrock Sometime last November, death made a date with Mrs. Reva Bedrock. Seven days ago the appointment was kept. Mrs. Bedrock died of cancer. I knew her. She called me at the time … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 17, 1943

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Soliah Indicted, February 27, 1976

Posted on March 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Now this is interesting … and not at all what I expected. According to our 1976 story on the indictment of Kathleen Soliah (now Sara Jane Olson), above, an 18-inch pipe bomb was found in the parking lot of a … Continue reading →

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Philip Carey discusses his new TV show, "Philip Marlowe," written by Gene Wang, formerly of "Perry Mason."  Archive of American Television interview with Philip Carey, 2002.

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February 5, 2009: Burbank Time Capsule Revisited

Posted on March 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Cinda Cates, Burbank public information specialist, passes along the images that were recovered from the 1959 time capsule placed in the Magnolia Boulevard Bridge. The anonymous photographer recorded the city’s civic buildings (City Hall, a fire station, etc.) and took … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo — March 17, 1939

Posted on March 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Below, 2062 N. Highland via Google maps’ street view.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

This dress from the Collegienne department at Bullock’s Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $19.99.

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Matt Weinstock — March 16, 1959

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Highly Qualified Man It is rare in this era of conformity to encounter a gesture of defiance but that’s what we have today. It concerns a gentleman of the old school — let’s call him Sabatini — who some months … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 16, 1959

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Fascinating Stuff About Cholesterol Listen, did I ever tell you about my cholesterol? Now wait a minute. Don’t just walk away. This is pretty fascinating stuff. And, if you don’t mind my saying so, far more intriguing than … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 16, 1941

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The Rosey Grier Show, March 16, 1969

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo The Fearsome Foursome: Merlin Olsen, David "Deacon" Jones, Lamar Lundy and Rosey Grier make their singing debut on "Shindig," 1965.  Rosey Grier is no one-dimensional ex-football player. He’s well known as a singer, needlepoint enthusiast … Continue reading →

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  The Times: Oct. 15, 1958 We finally review a Chandler novel and, alas, it’s "Playback." Not a great book, but Kirsch offers some concise analysis. "There is no mindless violence in Chandler," Kirsch writes. "There are no gimmicks in … Continue reading →

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Coy Watson, 1912 – 2009

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

James Caughey "Coy" Watson, Jr., 96      Child Movie Star, News Photographer, Inventor, Television Pioneer, Author By Pattie Watson Price (Daughter of Coy Watson Jr.)     James Caughey "Coy" Watson, Jr., 96, went home to be with our … Continue reading →

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Alcindor Plays Final Home Game, March 16, 1969

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Lew Alcindor played his last game at Pauley Pavilion and led UCLA one step closer to another national championship. Alcindor had 17 points as the Bruins defeated Santa Clara, 90-52, advancing to the Final Four in Louisville. Jeff Prugh captured … Continue reading →

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Voices — Ron Silver, 1946 – 2009

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Q&A Ron Silver on the Price of Activism June 7, 1992 By BARBARA ISENBERG, Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer Step into Ron Silver’s dressing room backstage at the Hollywood Playhouse. There’s a black binder lying open on the … Continue reading →

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Body of Boxing Manager Found on Ventura Freeway, March 1977

Posted on March 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Howard Steindler, about 1970. Howard Steindler’s killing follows the classic arc of a story about an unsolved murder. First, an interesting victim dies violently. There are a few tantalizing clues, almost enough to break … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullen & Bluett

Posted on March 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

This 16-page brochure of men’s wear from 1911, issued by Mullen & Bluett, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $38.95–a bit steep. But the images are worth a look.

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Anna Nicole Smith — 2007

Posted on March 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note: The Daily Mirror revisits Times archival stories about today’s news makers. This is a column originally published in 2007 on the death of Anna Nicole Smith. Breathtaking coverage, but lamentable By Paul BrownfieldFebruary 10, 2007 The centerfold, the gold … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 15, 1940

Posted on March 15, 2009 by lmharnisch
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