Monthly Archives: October 2010

Paul Coates, Oct. 21, 1960

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

       Oct. 21, 1960: What if college students studying in the student union put records into the jukebox that were blank –- so they could study without being distracted by music? A gag dreamed up by a university … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 21, 1960

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

         Oct. 21, 1960: Matt Weinstock reports from the trenches in the battle between Democrats and Republicans for the White House.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 21, 1940

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Oct. 21, 1940 –  HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK: Lucille Ball startling La Conga patrons with a wild grab for a water pitcher when escort Desi Arnaz coaxes her into tasting a Mexican pepper, Jimmie Fidler says. 

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Penthouse and Bob Guccione

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

       July 23, 1984: Vanessa Williams resigns at the request of Miss America Pageant officials after nude photos of her are published in Penthouse.       Sept. 29, 1971: The late David Shaw writes a nondupe (Column … Continue reading →

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On the Frontiers of Technology

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 21, 1984: Superior Court Judge Lester E. Olson is the first to streamline his courtroom with computer technology! “Olson, who spent $10,000 [$20,382.85 USD 2009] on his computers with no thought of reimbursement, realizes that computerizing every … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Selig Zoo

Posted on October 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Four photos from what the vendor says is the Selig Zoo have been listed on EBay. Three of the images show lions and the fourth shows ostriches. Bidding starts at $9.75.

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 20, 1960

Posted on October 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

       Oct. 20, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes an update on a story about a runaway youth from Lancaster. DEAR ABBY: You goofed! How could you advise parents to get their small boy a miniature French poodle?

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Paul Coates, Oct. 20, 1960

Posted on October 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

         Oct. 20, 1960: Paul Coates ponders the news and wonders if he has supernatural powers….

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 20, 1941

Posted on October 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

          Oct. 20, 1941 — HOMES ON THE RANGE: Looks like the Clark Gables will be Nevada ranch neighbors of the Rex Bells (Clara Bow) they've practically closed a deal, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Talking Heads at the Greek – Psychedelic Furs at the Whisky

Posted on October 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Oct. 20, 1980: Robert Hilburn reviews Talking Heads at the Greek Theater. On the jump, Psychedelic Furs and Wall of Voodoo at the Whisky.

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Found on EBay — ‘Salome’

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

What appears to be an original lobby card from a revival of Theda Bara’s “Salome,” one of the best-known “missing” silent films, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 19, 1960

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

       Those ears… the eyebrows…. What is it with Starr Sapphire?   Oct. 19, 1960: A student at Valley College night school turned in a book report expressing enthusiastic agreement with the theme of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" … Continue reading →

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Tom Bosley and the Black Dahlia

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Beverly Lafayette “Bevo” Means, 1971.   Most people associate the late Tom Bosley with his role as Howard Cunningham in “Happy Days.” But not at the Daily Mirror HQ, where we think of him in his cameo … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Oct. 19, 1960

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

         Oct. 19, 1960: Paul Coates interviews Brenda Allen and does a terrific job. Where has she been for the last 10 years? Coates has the answer.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 19, 1940

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Oct. 19, 1940: Wot's this about a free-for-all feud twixt The Three Stooges so serious that it may split the partnership? Jimmie Fidler’s staff says.

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Yankees Fire Casey Stengel!

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 19, 1960: Casey Stengel, the most successful baseball manager of modern times, was fired by the New York Yankees Tuesday only because of his age and despite his heated insistence that at 70 he is "just as … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on October 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

A vendor has listed three “beater” hats on EBay, including one from Oviatt’s. Given the condition, bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 18, 1960

Posted on October 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Oct. 18, 1960: Matt Weinstock has an item on Robert Nathan’s satire “The Weans.” CONFIDENTIAL TO 'SICK INSIDE': Tell your husband you found the letter. He owes you an explanation.

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Paul Coates, Oct. 18, 1960

Posted on October 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Oct. 18, 1960: Paul Coates has the story of Maria Guadalupe Estrada de Roman – and it’s a good one.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Oct. 18, 1940

Posted on October 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Oct. 18, 1940: Lana Turner and Tony Martin (tab it serious) giving the Cocoanut Grove dance team, Georges and Jaina, pointers on Arthur Murray's "Lanapalooza," the dance Lana herself inspired, Jimmie Fidler says. 

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