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1944 on the Radio — ‘Duffy’s Tavern’ and ‘Fibber McGee and Molly,’ March 14, 1944

Posted on March 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 14, 1944 It’s Tuesday night in 1944, which means we have “Duffy’s Tavern” and “Fibber McGee and Molly.” — Gertrude Lawrence is this week’s guest on “Duffy’s Tavern.” Courtesy of Archive.org. — Fibber McGee and Molly hire Beulah. Courtesy … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Walter Winchell on Broadway, March 14, 1944

Posted on March 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 14, 1944 Notes of an Innocent Bystander The First Nights: Of which the week had none. The current season is one of the wackiest on record, crazier than some of the shows, but not much. There are 30 attractions … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood Gossip by Louella Parsons, March 14, 1944

Posted on March 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 14, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, March 13 — While Jennifer Jones rests at Palm Springs with her two sons (I almost said “rests on her honors” after winning 1943’s best actress Oscar), David Selznick is readying her next picture. It’s to … Continue reading →

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Walter Winchell, Drew Pearson Accused of ‘Smear Campaign,’ March 14, 1944

Posted on March 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 14, 1944 As you may have noticed, Walter Winchell has been taking frequent blasts at Congress. Now the legislators have fired back. In an AP story from Washington, Republican Rep. Clare Hoffman of Michigan charges that union leaders, Communists … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, March 13, 1944

Posted on March 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 13, 1944: Ted Barnes and Grace Lee Butler are featured in the cover story on “Junior Dance.” The featured photographer is Philippe Halsman, who has a photo essay on musicians. This week’s movie is “The Purple Heart.” Courtesy of … Continue reading →

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1944 on the Radio — Roy Rogers and ‘In Old Oklahoma,’ March 13, 1944

Posted on March 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 13, 1944 It’s Monday in 1944 and today we have: — “In Old Oklahoma” with Martha Scott, Albert Dekker and Roy Rogers! on “Lux Radio Theatre.” Courtesy of Archive.org. — “The Tuttles of Tahiti” with Charles Laughton, John Hall, … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood Gossip by Louella Parsons, March 13, 1944

Posted on March 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 13, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, March 12 — One of the most startling books on the war is “A Bell for Adano,” John Hersey’s bestselling novel. Darryl F. Zanuck read it and bought it before it had reached its present tide … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Walter Winchell on Broadway, March 13, 1944

Posted on March 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 13, 1944 Memos of a First Nighter One of the strange quirks about the acting profession is that anecdotes about stars are remembered long after their most thrilling performances are forgotten … Theatrical historians have devoted more space to … Continue reading →

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LAPD Cracks Down on Non-Asian Women Working in ‘Oriental Cafes,’ March 10, 1914

Posted on March 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 10, 1914: Here’s another item I found at the city archives. Non-Asian women working at “Oriental cafes” except entertainers “does not comport with public welfare and morals.”

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1944 on the Radio — Jack Benny and Fred Allen, March 12, 1944

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 12, 1944 It’s Sunday in 1944 and today we have: — “The Jack Benny Program” makes a live appearance at the LIvermore Naval Air Station. Courtesy of Archive.org. — And here’s Benny’s radio rival, Fred Allen, on the Texaco … Continue reading →

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World War II on the Radio — U.S. Bombers Hit Florence, March 12, 1944

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 12, 1944 — CBS World News Today. John Daly in Naples, Italy, interviews B-26 pilot Lt. Jack A. Larkin of Great Falls, Mont., about bombing Florence, Italy. Daly said that the Air Force had bombed outlying rail lines in … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood Gossip by Louella Parsons, March 12, 1944

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 12, 1944 Although you may not believe it, Spence [Spencer Tracy], like all the Irish, has a very sentimental streak in him. He likes to pretend he’s tough, but he’s one of the kindest, sweetest guys in the whole … Continue reading →

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The LAPD Adopts the Colt Police Positive and Smith & Wesson Police Special, 1914

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

Here’s an item from my visit to the city archives: The Police Commission approves the rule that all new LAPD officers must be provided with a Colt Police Positive or Smith & Wesson Police Special .38-caliber revolver.

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1944 on the Radio — Dinah Shore and Frank Sinatra on ‘Command Performance,’ March 11, 1944

Posted on March 11, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 11, 1944 It’s Saturday in 1944 and today we have: — “The Adventures of Jungle Jim.” In episode, Jim and the crew are fighting the Japanese. Courtesy of Otrrlibrary.org. — Dinah Shore, Ginny Simms and Frank Sinatra on “Command … Continue reading →

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Few People Alive Today Realize the Mood of the Country in 1944

Posted on March 11, 2014 by lmharnisch

Frederick Crothers in 1949, courtesy of Anthony Stephen Crothers. Note: This is a guest post by Anthony Stephen Crothers, a regular Daily Mirror reader. Louella Parsons’ article published in March 1944 referencing Darryl Zanuck’s story and ultimately the picture he … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood Gossip by Louella Parsons, March 11, 1944

Posted on March 11, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 11, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, March 10 — Hedy Lamarr is crazy about Mexico. She wears Mexican jewelry, which she bought there, and every time I see her she and John Loder are planning to return to Mexico City. So I … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Walter Winchell on Broadway, March 11, 1944

Posted on March 11, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 11, 1944 Lint From a Blue Serge Suit Dinah Shore’s headache: Her great arranger has been drafted … Barbara Stanwyck’s next film will be her 50th. Just finished Warners’ “My Reputation.” All those long-distance calls for starlet Gail Russell … Continue reading →

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‘The Fountainhead’ Comics

Posted on March 10, 2014 by lmharnisch

Here’s a little sample of what I found while going through the Police Commission and Police Department materials from the 1940s at the city archives. Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead”  was serialized and accompanied by these illustrations by Frank Godwin.

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on March 10, 2014 by lmharnisch

This is “Make Way for Tomorrow,” an unusual and quite sentimental movie.

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1944 on the Radio — ‘Amos ‘N’ Andy’ and ‘The Lone Ranger,’ March 10, 1944

Posted on March 10, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 10, 1944 It’s Friday in 1944, and today we have: — Andy is still looking for Madam Queen on “Amos ‘N’ Andy.” Courtesy of Archive.org. — Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. “The Lone Ranger.” … Continue reading →

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