I once went to a Young Republicans party in LA’s tony Hancock Park. It was a lesson learned.
In the 1970s and ’80s, I had a friend named Ken—a rabid Republican and a bank VP. His politics tested …
Friends
On the way to MRI, I had an awkward chat with a 20-something transport guy.
“OK. Cool. I saw the photo and thought, If that’s his wife, this dude must be really old.”
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Here’s a greeting and wee gift from me to you.
I have a personal sense of “What Christmas Is” is about. To me, he’s saying that we …
Norman Lear asked for my very best work. And he helped me learn to deliver it.
A day of colorful, marvelous memories tinted with the darker sepia tones of losing …
The Library of Congress’ online store has clever yet affordable gifts for all of your bookish friends.
I’m always on the lookout for gifts for my friends and many of mine are avid readers, writers, teachers, and …
In light of the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturning Roe:
Devastated by the high court’s decision on abortion last week, I offer a two-part episode of the TV show Maude …
“You’ve got spunk. [CUT TO MARY FOR REACTION SHOT] I hate spunk.” Remembering Ed Asner.
I was extremely sad when I learned, last Sunday, that Ed Asner had died. Ed was so much more than …
50 years ago, I dug deep into my piggy bank and took my best friend to see Ella Fitzgerald.
A dear friend called one evening 50 years ago to let me know he was coming to New York to …
A good tune makes our days in isolation more bearable. Tonight, I’m remembering Harry Nilsson.
I love working from home, and I have a great WFH space. Yet oddly, from time to time over the …
Happy Holidays! Here’s a tune to say, “Thanks for reading BrockelPress”.
In many ways, 2020 has been the year from hell, hasn’t it? I’ve been working from home since March 13 …
Asked about Naples, Florida on a ’70s TV talk show I said, “It’s like a giant Valium.”
I was working for Norman Lear at Tandem-TAT Productions. Mahlon thought I might …
Jennifer Aniston & Lisa Kudrow have a virtual reunion on Variety’s Actors on Actors@Home. Enjoy!
Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow have two of the best smiles and most infectious laughs in the business and they …
I saw a nice video today. It made me feel warm all over. Here’s actress Linda Gray from… “well, you know.”
[Video player is below.] The last time that Linda Gray and I chatted and laughed was at a reunion of …
Attending Easter Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral often required winning a lottery. Not this year.
Traditionally, getting a front-pew seat for Easter Sunday Solemn Mass at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral has been an …
Elaine Stritch delivers on Stephen Sondheim’s anthem to living through tough times.
Sure—it’s a creepy and uncertain time, but we’re still here. And with some thoughtfulness for others, some introspection and common …
Theatre people: A 70s Christmas in New York, a dinner in Philadelphia, and a petrified Christmas tree.
Christmastime, 1971 I’d just returned to New York after being on the road in the cast of The Impossible Years. …
Asked the forbidden question, Janis stared at me with dagger eyes, rose, and projectile vomited on me.
Less than a year after I met Janis Joplin, she was dead. Fifty years ago, I was an ambitious, plucky …
My friend and fellow writer, Brian Sullam retired last year. I thought you might like to meet him.
A PERSONAL REFLECTION In late 2017, four T. Rowe Price talent scouts were at Bukowski’s—a dark, dusty little joint in …