March 29, 1961: Brendan Behan’s play “The Hostage” is opening in Los Angeles and Matt Weinstock has a few lines about the playwright …  The gagged-up menu at the Writers Guild awards dinner included "Great Impasta," "Aspartacus with Hollandaise Sauce," "Pie Alamo" and "Elmer Gan Tea."
 
DEAR ABBY: My son is only 17 but big for his age. He is running around with a woman who is far too old for him. She has given him money, bought him gifts and lets him drive her car. Is it any wonder he thinks she is wonderful? Lately he has been spending more time with her than at home. At first, he said she was only a friend, but now…