Category Archives: Columnists

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 28, 1940

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 28, 1940: “Height of swank: The dress Mary Martin's sporting in nitespots; it's trimmed with real gardenias which have to be renewed hourly from a reserve supply in the cafe icebox,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 27, 1960

Posted on June 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 27, 1960: More people are taking vacations in smalltown America to look for a getaway from the rat race, but find that the other rats have already beaten them to it, Matt Weinstock says.  CONFIDENTIAL TO "UNDERAGE AND … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 27, 1960

Posted on June 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 27, 1960: Paul Coates has the day off. Notice that engineer Irvan F. Mendenhall has proposed a 75-mile system of electric cars with rubber tires running on elevated concrete tracks. On the jump, The Times’ coverage of the … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 27, 1940

Posted on June 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 27, 1940: “Lillian Roth, early talkie screen glamour gal, is combing Hollywood for nitespot billing and a film comeback,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 26, 1940

Posted on June 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 26, 1940: Wallace Beery will build a hunting lodge in Wyoming's Jackson Hole country, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, June 26, 1960

Posted on June 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 26, 1960: On the jump, the front page of the Mirror (Edited to Merit Your Respect), Paul Coates, Matt Weinstock and Abby.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 25, 1940

Posted on June 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

   June 25, 1940: “It would be a happier world if all ladies looked as trim in slacks as Paulette Goddard,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 24, 1960

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 24, 1960: Matt Weinstock has the story of a  practical joker who finds a little humor in the William Desmond Taylor murder. Abby says, DEAR "STRAIGHT": Many of your "straight up and down" sisters buy "curves" because they … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 24, 1960

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 24, 1960: A reader asks whether Paul Coates has ever actually helped Parkey Sharkey.And a reader shares his experiences about a water heater malfunction.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 24, 1941

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  German troops advance while Soviet prisoners march to the rear in an unidentified photo. June 24, 1941: “FOR YOUR PREFERRED LIST: Walt Disney's ‘The Reluctant Dragon.’ Filmville's No. 1 magician pulls new rabbits out of a hat,” Jimmie Fidler … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 23, 1960

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1960: While the Democrats are in town for their national convention, they’ll be attending Hollywood Park, where a horse named Lucky Nixon is doing pretty well. Matt Weinstock has the story. DEAR WOMAN DRIVER: One who is basically … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 23, 1960

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1960: Paul Coates takes a look at the high cost of car insurance, 1960s style.

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Matt Weinstock, June 22, 1960

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 22, 1960: ABC is planning to ionize the air in the  green room for politicians waiting to go on the air to discuss the Democratic National Convention, Matt Weinstock says.  And who is W. Hermanos? CONFIDENTIAL TO ANNETTA: This … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 22, 1960

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 22, 1960: In case you missed it, Earth was invaded by spacemen on Dec. 6, 1957, and Paul Coates has the story. And the Mirror has added what must be one of the most forgettable slogans in the … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 22, 1940

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 22, 1940: “Robert Taylor's 'calm disposition' can't stand the strain of golf. One too many slices yesterday and he threw his clubs away and stalked off the course,” Jimmie Fidler’s staff says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 21, 1960

Posted on June 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 21, 1960: Matt Weinstock has an update on Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, who was held by the North Koreans for more than three years. CONFIDENTIAL TO CAROLE: Woman does not chase man — neither does mousetrap chase … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 21, 1960

Posted on June 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 21, 1960: Paul Coates has some fun with a municipal judge who wants to get into movies and TV.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 21, 1940

Posted on June 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 21, 1940: “Bruce Cabot and Elaine Brandeis, beauty prize winner, taking a portable radio on their nightclub rounds to get late war reports,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 20, 1960

Posted on June 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 20, 1960: Those wags on the Mirror copy desk come up with an ad campaign to give vultures a positive image … And Abby has advice for a young woman who’s crazy about Ernie, but would like his constant … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 20, 1960

Posted on June 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 20, 1960: Paul Coates writes about a failed Utopia in the Galapagos Islands…. And on the jump: This is so cool! Guess who was interviewed for the Mack Sennett feature – none other than my old friend and … Continue reading →

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