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Asked about Naples, Florida on a ’70s TV talk show I said, “It’s like a giant Valium.”

One summer in the late 70s, I flew from Los Angeles to Naples, Florida for a a visit with my …

The Heist in Progress

Summer, 1972: A bank robbery, some penny candy, the FBI, and my dog day afternoon.

Calmly, Sal said, “I’ve got to hang up. I think there are police at the back door. Tell Joe hi …

Rehersal. Back to the Future, the Musical. NYC

A sneak peek. “Back To The Future – The Musical” is in full-blown rehearsal mode.

On the first day of rehearsal, the cast, creatives, production team, and producers …

Paul Newman whiskey

Paul Newman’s new movie had just opened, yet he was upset about a quart of scotch.

When stars complain, even corporate giants listen. Their officers may not believe the …

Central Park: The red-tailed hawk that captivated millions of people has died at age 33.

Pale Male and his mates were darlings of social media and popular culture, as shown …

TONY AWARDS NEWS

Writers Guild strike news: Tony Awards MAY be televised on June 11 after all.

The union made it clear that the broadcast, which is scheduled to air on CBS and Paramount+ …

Some Like it Hot recording cast album

Some Like it Hot nabbed 13 Tony Award nominations, here’s the cast making the Broadway album.

Featuring a score by Marc Shaiman (Bette! Divine Madness) and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) …

The countdown clock to the 76th annual Tony Awards is ticking. Here’s your printable ballot for 2023.

The Tony Awards are airing live on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from the historic United Palace …

Coupons for Mother's Day

Roses are red, violets are blue. It’s Mother’s Day, we bought this ‘specially for you!

When I think of Mother’s Day gifts, flowers and chocolates come to mind. So do fine dinners …

New York 54 Below

Cabaret news. New York’s Tony Award-winning 54 Below granted non-profit status.

Ten years before I started taking the IRT from my apartment on the upper west side to CBS 52 …

Martinis and french fries

Caviar and potato chips are a perfect pairing. So are martinis and french fries.

Very few liquor-forward cocktails don’t pair well with a snack of warm carbs, the …

Billionaire buys empty lots and shabby house from Supreme Court Justice: The Thomas Crow Affair.

This story needs to be read by as many as possible. Our Supreme Court is in sad shape …

Food Flags Rockefeller Center NYC

Now flying high over New York’s Rockefeller Center: Fabulous food flags.

Bagels, burgers, and bialys; noodles, nori, and nuts; and donuts, dumplings, and dogs …

Report on abuse in the Catholic Church

The criminalization of child sexual abuse in Maryland has a complicated history.

Maryland AG’s Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is now public …

Watching an early scene from All About Eve, something seemed familiar.

Have you ever watched a film and wondered why something about a particular scene made it feel …

Based on indictment news, Heinz stock futures are going through the roof tonight.

Supreme stickiness and thick consistency make this America’s Most Throwable Ketchup …

B&W photo of Japanese artist Took Shinoda.

Toko Shinoda’s long life was as extraordinary and enduring as her groundbreaking art.

John saw me studying the piece and tilting my head like a curious cat to see it from different angles …

Built 120 years ago, New York’s vacant Flatiron Building was just sold at auction.

Oh, and another thing: When the building opened for business, it had no restrooms for women …

Desi Arnaz and Stephen Brockelman

As a Kansas family, watching I Love Lucy was together time; decades later, I directed Desi Arnaz.

He challenged me. I felt my scrotum shrink to the size of a raisin as I called, “take ten, everyone” …

Little Stevie B in trouble again.

“I don’t have any idea, Frank. Little Stevie said he found it on something called UHF.”

I love this photo of doleful little me. And over the years, I’ve had a lot of fun reimagining what …

Fruits Givrés are such a delightfully simple dessert, and its wow factor continues to be off the charts.

No matter where your find them or what you call them—Fruits Givrés from the House of Haute Glacerie …

Photo of cinematographer Mandy Walker

This woman is the director of photography behind the movie ELVIS—Meet the amazing Mandy Walker.

I received an invitation from ASC to learn more about the woman behind the camera …

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