Category Archives: Matt Weinstock

Matt Weinstock, May 18, 1960

Posted on May 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Now to Conduct a Little Experiment!” May 18, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about the days when there was no extra charge for an unlisted phone number – incredible, I know. CONFIDENTIAL TO MITZIE: Truth serum is not 100% reliable … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 7, 1960

Posted on May 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Joel Ames!! That Monster!” May 17, 1960: An empty water cooler – and a nearly empty floor – shows the extent of cutbacks at one of the major motion picture studios, Matt Weinstock says. And woman who is otherwise … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 16, 1960

Posted on May 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

   “BLANGG!” May 16, 1960:  Matt Weinstock says, “It is an accepted thing among literary people that most novels today deal boldly with sex and misbehavior. Which gives pertinence to an exchange between two writers discussing Caskie Stinnett's book ‘Out … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 13, 1960

Posted on May 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

   May 13, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about a group of Hill Street barflies who are transfixed by “Miracle on 34th Street.” And a woman tells Abby that she’s troubled by the attention she’s receiving from her husband’s best friend, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 12, 1960

Posted on May 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 12, 1960: Matt Weinstock is reading a paperback (evidently by Seymour Krim) titled “The Beats.” Weinstock says: “Some very intelligent people, with or without beards, go to coffeehouses and what they say about life and the dilemmas of … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 11, 1960

Posted on May 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 11, 1960: “The new 250-foot tower erected at ABC-TV isn't for producers to jump off when the ratings of their shows slip, it's for microwave ‘dishes’ to bring in the Democratic convention more clearly from the Sports Arena,” … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 10, 1960

Posted on May 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Wilson’s Got a Bomb!” May 10, 1960: A lady has a recurring dream about her hairdresser failing to keep an appointment. She finds it terrifying, but Matt Weinstock think it’s funny. “I get into more darn arguments that way,” … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates and Matt Weinstock, May 9, 1960

Posted on May 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 9, 1960: Paul Coates plays with the announcement of special TV news for children, and imagines what it would be like as delivered by Sheriff John. (Beverly Aadland has been a naughty girl again) … And  Matt Weinstock … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 7, 1960

Posted on May 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 7, 1960: Shades of 1953 -– Pink shirts for men are back. They go with those charcoal gray suits.

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Matt Weinstock, May 6, 1960

Posted on May 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Far into the future, villains will smoke cigarettes! May 6, 1960: “It can be stated unequivocally that in his new album Elvis is as good as he ever was, which is better than the swarm of sickening imitators who … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 5, 1960

Posted on May 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

    May 5, 1960: Here’s another take on Cynthia Lindsay and “Procals.” Her term describes the people of the Southland, who are “pro California.” I’ll be taking a look at Lindsay’s 1960 book “The Natives Are Restless” in an … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 4, 1960

Posted on May 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 4, 1960: Why are people bringing transistor radios to Dodger games? Matt Weinstock has the answer!

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Matt Weinstock, May 3, 1960

Posted on May 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

   May 3, 1960: A stripper named Vagablonde promises to do her Lady Godiva act by riding a white horse down Broadway to protest 15-cent coffee… if someone will furnish a white horse, Matt Weinstock says. 

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Matt Weinstock, May 2, 1960

Posted on May 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 2, 1960: ONLY IN L.A. — A man telephoned the city desk Friday when the 10 a.m. air raid siren test sounded to ask if it was the burglar alarm on the city treasury. Les Wagner assured him … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 30, 1960

Posted on April 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Boys Are Finding People Aren't So Bad     A recent wire story from Liberty, N.Y., related that business was bad for the brothers Katz-Steven, 10, Arthur, 8, and Robert, 6 — founders of the Sav-A-Fine Co., a non-profit organization.  … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 29, 1960

Posted on April 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Sinatra Admirer Undaunted by Threats     For many years as a disc jockey and program director Frank Evans has played the records of Frank Sinatra.  He knows and admires him.     Several weeks ago he was playing them, no … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 28, 1960

Posted on April 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

“We Failed Miserably!” Time for a Final Note of Appreciation       How's your humility today?  Well, suppose we share mine.      I am haunted by a note from a longtime reader, particularly the last sentence:  "I have cancer and … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 27, 1960

Posted on April 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

“You Flopped, Not I!” The 'Other' Eddie Fisher Finds Life Never Dull       Eddie Fisher, 49, a special effects man at MGM, has accepted with patience and good humor the fact that he is frequently confused with Eddie Fisher, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 26, 1960

Posted on April 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

 

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Matt Weinstock, April 25, 1960

Posted on April 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  One of the most famous phrases from “Peanuts” was said by Lucy, of all characters.   Idea for Chessman     There was a brief but stirring encounter the other day between two long-time friends, J. Farrington Barrington Arrington, who … Continue reading →

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