Category Archives: Columnists

August 22, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, Aug. 22, 1959

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August 22, 1959: A letter writer tells Paul Coates that the great songs of the past are enduring while today’s music is fleeting. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 22, 1944

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August 22, 1944: “Citizen Tom Paine” will be a story of the Revolution, but won’t go into his religious beliefs nor his tendency toward atheism, Louella Parsons says. Leo: The sort of day on which your talents should shine. Continue reading →

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August 21, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 21, 1959: A company is recruiting engineers by putting messages in fortune cookies — 30,000 cookies, Paul Coates writes. Continue reading →

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August 21, 1947: Times Columnist Tim Turner on Women Who Wear Pants

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August 21, 1947: Columnist Tim Turner does not approve of women in slacks. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 21, 1944

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August 21, 1944: Another columnist’s snide take on Hollywood. Meet Danton Walker. 20th wants to borrow Kathryn Grayson for “State Fair,” Louella Parsons says. Leo: Make an effort to “Hi Neighbor” associates. Continue reading →

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August 20, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 20, 1959: That annoying guest who tops every story? Paul Coates has the one that tripped him up. What to do after a 9-year-old doesn’t get invited to a playmate’s birthday? Dear Abby has the answer. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 20, 1944

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August 20, 1944: Hedy Lamarr hates the word “beautiful,” Louella Parsons writes. “History of Rome” and “I Never Left Home” top the bestsellers list. Continue reading →

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August 19, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 19, 1959: The stage name Starr Knight is listed for sale in the Hollywood Reporter and Paul Coates investigates. A writer asks Dear Abby if a man ever breaks an engagement. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 19, 1944

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August 19, 1944: Joyce Reynolds, seen in “Janie,” will play the shrewish daughter in “Mildred Pierce,” Louella Parsons says. Leo: Stars offer fine scope for your talents and ability. Continue reading →

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August 18, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 18 , 1959: Paul Coates profiles Mel Travioli, the newsboy at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel. A woman writes to Dear Abby about baby showers where people drop off their gifts and leave. Continue reading →

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August 17, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 17, 1959: Matt Weinstock is on vacation until September 7. Continue reading →

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August 17, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 17, 1959: Paul Coates has the story of a judge and a defendant charged with public intoxication who insisted on pleading not guilty and demanding a jury trial. Continue reading →

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August 16, 1940: Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood

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August 16, 1940: Joan Crawford is thinking about adopting a second child as a companion for her first, Jimmie Fidler says. Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 15, 1959: The Fern Dell rumors are true. A fountain really dispenses spring water, Matt Weinstock says. Do tomatoes belong on hamburgers? Readers share opinions. Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 15, 1959: A letter writer asks Paul Coates why adults are so mean about teen idols — like Kookie! A letter writer asks Dear Abby why she always sticks up for women. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 15, 1944

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August 15, 1944: Clark Gable tells Louella Parsons that he saw so much death and suffering overseas that he may never make another movie unless it’s “off the beaten path.” Horoscope for Leo: Vibrations are favorable … your keyword is POWER. Continue reading →

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August 14, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 19, 1959: Matt Weinstock writes about an oil company that solicited residents, in this case Brentwood Country Club members, for rights to slant drill for oil in Santa Monica from a 40-acre site on the country club. Continue reading →

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August 14, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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August 14, 1959: Paul Coates writes about a recent encounter with the Queen’s Guards. Dear Abby answers the questions: How do you forget a boy when you know he is no good? Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 14, 1944

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August 14, 1944: Louella Parsons says she’s never seen Joan Fontaine so happy. Horoscope for Leo: Planetary rays beneficent. Continue reading →

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August 13, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 13, 1959: Matt Weinstock has the story of what to do about a diving enthusiast who keeps showing off. Dear Abby: What do I do about a great-aunt who insists on talking to the TV? Continue reading →

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