Category Archives: Columnists

Matt Weinstock, Dec. 3, 1959

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      Book Banning     In 1946 two Los Angeles booksellers were arrested for selling copies of Edmund Wilson's "Memoirs of Hecate County," which had been banned.  The book was ruled obscene and they were convicted.    Now, 13 years later, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

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   Dec. 3, 1940: Mark Hellinger fills in as columnist.

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 2, 1959

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  Oath Era     Harvard and Yale, you may have read, withdrew recently from the federal student loan program in protest over the required loyalty oath.  Their action meant a substantial sacrifice, involving more than $500,000.  It also brought into … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Dec. 2, 1959

Posted on December 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Mickey Rooney shows up drunk on “The Tonight Show” and demands an apology the next day from host Jack Paar for saying: "It's a shame, he was a great talent." A Columnist Broods Anent Brodies of Idols     This … Continue reading →

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A Kinder Simpler Time Dept.’: Your Movie Columnist

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  The Ritz Bros. in person! Dec. 2, 1939: "At preview [of 'Destry Rides Again'] Marlene [Dietrich] and Jimmy [Stewart] sat beside me and held hands. I wonder if Mae West and Bill Fields will do that when they preview … Continue reading →

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December 1, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

A Lucky Man  Lee Shippey sat smiling at a table in the Broadway Department Store yesterday, chatting with friends and autographing copies of his new book, his 11th, “The Luckiest Man Alive.”  Lee, a glowing, healthy 76, means himself.  The … Continue reading →

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December 1, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Arab League bans Elizabeth Taylor’s movies! Jerry Lewis at Bat for Actor Robinson Strange guy, Jerry Lewis. I’ve known him for years.  I knew him when he was a kid on Broadway, when he had a partner named Martin, and … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 1, 1938: “Mary Pickford in black velvet and sable was the guest of honor at the Women's Press Club in Washington. Mary spoke for an hour and a half on world peace, when all they wanted was Hollywood … Continue reading →

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November 30, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on November 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Education Race Ever since the Russians launched their first Sputnik there has been a furor in American education. It has been charged that students graduate from high school without a knowledge of fundamentals necessary in today’s society. It has … Continue reading →

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November 30, 1959: Paul Coates – Confidential File

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Nothing, but Nothing Is Sacred Any More It’s every reporter’s dream to lay aside his battered old felt hat, shred his press card into confetti, turn his World War II surplus trench coat over to the Salvation Army, take his … Continue reading →

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  Feb. 13, 1938: Hedda Hopper starts writing for The Times.

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Matt Weinstock, Nov. 28, 1959

Posted on November 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

  “Don’t Want Police” Nature Study     More than two years ago a certain teen-ager trapped me into attending a school carnival.  She permitted me to buy her a hot dog, a soft drink, ice cream and cotton candy.  She … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Nov. 28, 1959

Posted on November 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     "Dear Paul,     "You might remember me.  I'm Memphis Weed's singer friend from Hollywood.     "Memphis wrote to you once about me and the songs I recorded.  You printed his letter and then you … Continue reading →

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 Debbie Reynolds – still too busy for bitterness! Nov. 28, 1965: "You make mistakes in your personal life and you profit by them and you make mistakes in your career. Sometimes advisors counsel you incorrectly, get you into a wrong … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Nov. 27, 1959

Posted on November 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Another panel you'll never see in the legacy sitcom version of "Peanuts." Dog's Day in the Sun     Inasmuch as the subject was brought up here, it's only fair that we have a final report on Glenn Shahan's miniature … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Nov. 27, 1959

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  Baby Given Away by Unwed Mother     Yesterday was Thanksgiving but the girl who wandered timidly into my office wasn't giving thanks.     Her green eyes were rimmed with red as she sat down.     "The lady in the … Continue reading →

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  No. 27, 1964: "Neiman-Marcus always has something new for the ladies at Xmas time. This year it's suction bras covered with sable. One press and they're on for the evening. Made by our own Willys of Hollywood."

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November 26, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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Cop and Robber  Citizens can be thankful for policemen like Dalton Robert Patton, whose funeral was held yesterday. Patton, 58, who retired from the LAPD in 1943, was not a “front page cop.”  He preferred to work quietly, without fuss. … Continue reading →

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November 26, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on November 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nothing So Dread as He With Fanatic Eye It’s my guess that E.B. (Jet) Simrell — the 46-year-old ex-market owner who surrendered to the FBI yesterday after having threatened the lives of seven judges — figures he’s got one big … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on November 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Nov. 26, 1963: Margaret Leighton says: “I haven't been bored since childhood, but feel I'm really rather dull. A career is all right until age 26. After that you might wish you hadn't become an actress.” And she says … Continue reading →

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