Monthly Archives: February 2011

Voices — Jane Russell 1921 – 2011 [Updated]

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

         Los Angeles Times file photo   Jane Russell and Victor Mature visit with George Dolenz on the set of “The Las Vegas Story.”     May 6, 1945: Jane Russell has Hollywood abuzz, The Times says. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Feb. 28, 1961

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 28, 1961: Arthur Godfrey announces that he’s leaving TV’s “Candid Camera” and Paul Coates takes the opportunity to say he can’t understand Godfrey’s appeal. Notice: This KNX ad actually ran Feb. 27 but I wanted … Continue reading →

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Jim Murray, Feb. 28, 1961

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 28, 1961: I’ll have to double up on Jim Murray columns so that I can pick up the first two weeks, but I don’t imagine many people will complain. Here’s his column from Feb. 13 … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Feb. 28, 1941

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 28, 1941: Lee Shippey has an amusing tale about a limousine and its passengers, and a thumbnail profile on La Opinion writer Trinidad Vidal. Jimmie Fidler says — Waitress at 20th Century-Fox: "Sure, I know … Continue reading →

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A Comment on Commenting [Updated]

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   [Update: TypePad unraveled the problem! All the comments were going into the spam folder and have now been published. I'm glad so many people recognize Dick Whittington!] Dear Daily Mirror readers: … Continue reading →

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Jim Murray’s Sports Column Starts in The Times

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 12, 1961: Jim Murray’s column makes its debut in The Times: “I have been urged by my friends — all of whom mean well — to begin writing in this space without introducing myself, as … Continue reading →

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Jim Murray, Feb. 14, March 1, 1961

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Feb. 14, 1961 and March 1, 1961: Jim Murray has a column about prizefighter Norman Letcher… and looks into karate. In case you’re wondering what on earth is wrong with the Daily Mirror, I missed the debut … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo       [Update 2: This is radio personality “Sweet Dick” Whittington.] [Update: Please congratulate Dewey Webb for identifying our mystery fellow, who has a long listing on imdb.]   OK, who’s … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 28, 1961

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Feb. 28, 1961: Matt Weinstock has a whimsical item on a mythical group called Jobless Anonymous… CONFIDENTIAL TO "BOTH 45": You cannot continue to live with your present setup. If your husband refuses to see a doctor (he … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Favorite Comic From 1941?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

    “Napoleon and Uncle Elby” by Clifford McBride. I love the artwork of this strip, but I’m not much on the subject matter in which the dog is sort of a proto-Marmaduke (surely the longest-running unfunny strip in history). … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 27, 1961

Posted on February 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Feb. 27, 1961: A survey of whether Pepperdine students are married brings some interesting responses, Matt Weinstock says.  DEAR ABBY: Re the item in your column about whether a man should stand and give a woman his … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Feb. 27, 1961

Posted on February 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

         Feb. 27, 1961: “The Apartment” gets 10 Academy Award nominations, including best picture. The other nominees are "The Alamo," "Elmer Gantry," "Sons and Lovers" and "The Sundowners." Paul Coates has an interview with  Herman Abrams, who … Continue reading →

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Garbo Visits L.A.!

Posted on February 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Feb. 27, 1941: Greta Garbo slips into Union Station! The Times says, “Miss Garbo hasn’t done anything newsworthy for a long while, but the press has been in the habit so long of trying to get a follow … Continue reading →

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Military Snaps to Attention for Reagan

Posted on February 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 27, 1981: Military officers are back in uniform around Washington after an informal switch to civilian clothes, apparently prompted by a remark in 1955 by President Eisenhower that “the place looked like an armed camp.” … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Feb. 26, 1941

Posted on February 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

             Feb. 26, 1941: Tom Treanor is, shall we say, still seeking his voice as a local columnist. He reminisces about his early days in Southern California, and that fills in some of the blanks … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on February 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Time file photo   I thought it would be fun to switch back to mystery people, so here’s today’s mystery guest! [Update: Please congratulate Mike Hawks and Mary Mallory for identifying our mystery fellow!] [Update … Continue reading →

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Jim Murray: Don’t Kill the Umpire, Feb. 26, 1961

Posted on February 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Feb. 26, 1961: It has been far too long since we checked in with Jim Murray, so here’s a column about umpires. And for fans of sportswriter Jeane Hoffman (you know who you are) we have an … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — B.H. Dyas Co.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

This monogrammed 1920s poker chip, sold by the B.H. Dyas Co. store in Los Angeles, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $7.50. ALSO B.H. Dyas Co. on the Daily Mirror

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Feb. 25, 1961

Posted on February 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

         Feb. 25, 1961: A "confessed love slayer" is among 11 men who escaped from the booking room at the County Jail.The leader of the jailbreak is identified as "love slayer" Joe Morgan, who at the age … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Feb. 25, 1941

Posted on February 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 25, 1941: An attorney tells Tom Treanor that the legal profession is on the decline. "People don't need lawyers any more, they need accountants," the attorney says.   Being a stockbroker is likewise overrated, another friend … Continue reading →

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