Category Archives: art and artists

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 23, 1941

Posted on January 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 23, 1941: Tom Treanor sums up his experiences in Europe with thoughts on reporting and censorship. “The assumption that great untold stories are lying around in Europe like gold nuggets on the sidewalk is … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 22, 1941

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 22, 1941: Times reporter Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II, files the last in his series of columns from Europe before heading to Los Angeles. “And now at last goodbye to Europe, … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 21, 1961

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 21, 1961: Paul Coates has a terrific item on a radio announcer whose life fell apart after he  lost his job because the station went to rock ‘n’ roll. Charley used to patronize a place on … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 21, 1941

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 21, 1941: In these confused and tortured times when democracy seems floundering in a swamp of its own failings we hear too often the defeatist cry that we must have Fascism to fight Fascism. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 20, 1961

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 20, 1961: Matt Weinstock has an item on fiberglass coffins and mentions “You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Died in L.A.,” a song from the hapless 1951 musical revue co-authored by Larry Gelbart that used the name … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 20, 1941

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 20, 1941: Comparisons may be odious but today I'm thinking about the contrasting fortunes of two actors who were great stars way back yonder in the '20s. Both had armies of devoted fans and … Continue reading →

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Town Called Hollywood, Jan. 19, 1941

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 19, 1941: The Times Philip K. Scheuer describes watching Bing Crosby record “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and rehearsal for a dance scene in “Ziegfeld Girl.” Times reporter Tom Treanor and his entourage … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 18, 1961

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 18, 1961: Marcel Marceau, the pantomimist, likes flying but always travels by train — because people in the club car are such wonderful subjects to satirize, Matt Weinstock says.  DEAR ABBY: We need your advice. We … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 18, 1941

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 18, 1941: There isn't a critic or group of critics in the world who can sit in a deserted projection room and call 'em good or bad, Jimmie Fidler says.  Times reporter Tom Treanor is … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 17, 1941

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 17, 1941: Times reporter Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II, is back in Los Angeles, but continues to file updates on his trip from Turin, Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal. His party has … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 16, 1961

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 16, 1961: More Mexicans are expected to cross the border for farm work this year, the Labor Department says. Matt Weinstock has an amusing item about a pool player and his wife … and an … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 16, 1941

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1941: Tom Treanor has returned to Los Angeles, but The Times is continuing to publish his stories about Europe. In this column, he writes about his trek from Turin, Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal, with a traveling circus.The initials … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 14, 1961

Posted on January 14, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 14, 1961: Matt Weinstock notes the activities marking the anniversary of the Treaty of Cahuenga, Jan. 13, 1847. Paul Coates talks to a man who has written a song in tribute to President John F. Kennedy, … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 14, 1941

Posted on January 14, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 14, 1941: Open letter to Al Jolson. My Dear Al: If this letter angers you, forgive me. I realize that the $500 you sent me before Christmas to spread good cheer among the poor … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 13, 1961

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 13, 1961: Harpo Marx applies for unemployment and there are some difficulties…. CONFIDENTIAL TO "TALKS TURKEY": He who talks too much turkey must eat a lot of crow.

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USC Fraternity Pledges Stealing Hotel Spittoons!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 13, 1911: The population of Los Angeles is 319,198, The Times says. In our bustling city, USC fraternity pledges are caught stealing spittoons from hotels …  a post office official is accused of taking items … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 12, 1961

Posted on January 12, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 12, 1961: TWO YOUNGSTERS from a junior high school in the San Fernando Valley, winners of a Community Chest contest, came downtown the other day and, with Suburbia editor John Cornell as guide, were taken on a … Continue reading →

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Philip K. Scheuer, Town Called Hollywood, Jan. 12, 1941

Posted on January 12, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 12, 1941: Fantasound — by its own name or any other name — is here to stay, and Walt Disney is going right ahead with plans for it. I had a long talk with him … Continue reading →

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L.A. Serial Killer Suspect Kills Himself in Jail

Posted on January 12, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 12, 1981: Vernon Butts, a suspect with William Bonin in the Freeway Killer case, hangs himself with a towel in his cell at the Los Angeles County Jail. He was 23.  People are struggling to … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 11, 1961

Posted on January 11, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 11, 1961: Matt Weinstock has an item on a student’s problems with driver’s ed. CONFIDENTIAL TO JAMES: Go east, young man.

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