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About lmharnisch

I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles History — Stage

Posted on June 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

T.C. Jones, whom Philip Scheuer calls “the greatest female impersonator I have seen and heard since Julian Eltinge. Continue reading →

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ALLIES INVADE FRANCE! JUNE 6, 1944; Complete Radio Coverage

Posted on June 6, 2025 by lmharnisch

Complete radio coverage of the D-Day invasion. Continue reading →

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Architectural Rambling: Julian Eltinge Home – 1921

Posted on June 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

A visit to the home of Julian Eltinge, in an encore post from 2011. Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Ask Me Anything, June 2025

Posted on June 3, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case, including a progress report on Heaven Is HERE! and a summary of the forthcoming book that “solves” the Black Dahlia case, Eli Frankel’s “Sisters in Death.” Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Nation’s First Legally Permitted Gay Pride Parade

Posted on June 2, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the nation’s first legally permitted Gay Pride parade, June 28, 1970. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 2, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious guest getting a facial treatment. Continue reading →

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November 1947: Women Charged Under 1872 Law for Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on June 2, 2025 by lmharnisch

Thelma and Marieta met in college as roommates and fell in love, living as Mr. and Mrs. David Warren — then FBI agents came calling about possible draft evasion. Continue reading →

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Reminder – My Next ‘Ask Me Anything’ on the Black Dahlia Case Is June 3

Posted on May 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will be doing a live Ask Me Anything on the #BlackDahlia case on YouTube and Instagram next Tuesday, June 3, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Have questions? Leave them in the comments or DM me. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Stills Photographers Get the Perfect Shot

Posted on May 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the history of stills photographers in Hollywood. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have Mysterious Microscope Guy and Back of the Head Guy. Continue reading →

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George Hodel: Ask Me Anything, May 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Eli Frankel’s ‘Sisters in Death,’ a Fraudulent ‘Solution’ to the Black Dahlia Case and the Murder of Leila Welsh

Posted on May 19, 2025 by lmharnisch

Just how bad can a ‘true” crime book be? Here’s another entry: Eli Frankel’s ‘Sisters in Death’ linking the murders of Elizabeth Short and Leila Welsh. The work of a zealous amateur with staggering mistakes on almost every page. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 19, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have our mysterious leading man and leading lady on a mystery cruise. Continue reading →

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‘Ask Me Anything’ on George Hodel – May 20

Posted on May 13, 2025 by lmharnisch

Next Tuesday (April 15) on YouTube, at 10 a.m. Pacific time, Boxie and I will be answering questions about George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Have questions? Leave them in the comments (and questions, pls, not statements). Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Griffith Observatory Celebrates 80 Years of Reaching for the Stars

Posted on May 12, 2025 by lmharnisch

In an encore post from 2015, Mary Mallory looks at the history of Griffith Observatory. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 12, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious woman. She does not approve of such goings-on! Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Ask Me Anything, May 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case, including a progress report on Heaven Is HERE! and a summary of the forthcoming book that “solves” the Black Dahlia case, Eli Frankel’s “Sisters in Death.” Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Carmel Myers Pioneers TV Talk Shows

Posted on May 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory profiles Carmel Myers, a star of silent films who went on to have a celebrity talk show on 1950s TV. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a very sleepy mystery guest. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: TCM Classic Film Festival’s Fantastic Voyage

Posted on April 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory on the TCM Classic Film Festival. Continue reading →

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