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From the 1970s through 2003, author David Rothel interviewed dozens of show business personalities for his radio program and for "Guest Star" panels at film festivals where he was the host. Now Rothel has drawn from those fascinating conversations for his book Opened Time Capsules: My Vintage Conversations with Show Business Personalities. Here's your chance to eavesdrop on such personalities as Myrna Loy discussing The Thin Man film series, V...

Lynn Bari was Hollywood's consummate contract player during the golden age of movies. Beautiful, immensely talented and popular with moviegoers and co-workers alike, she had seemed destined to become a major star - but her ascent was sabotaged by unresolved problems with her domineering, alcoholic mother and three exploitative marriages. Foxy Lady is based on author Jeff Gordon's extensive conversations with Bari, a warm and highly intelligen...

This is the softcover version. William Thomas, the man known as "Buckwheat, " one of the most beloved characters in the history of the Our Gang and Little Rascals films, rose from obscurity to become an American icon. Billy's heritage grew to be more than the ninety-three comedies in which he appeared as Buckwheat. He was a husband, father, and soldier. Several generations have come to know Buckwheat as if he was a real person, but few knew ...

Mel Simons' NEWEST trivia book will have you hot for films! Can you match wits against the movie master??

You know the face. You know the credit list: Lost in Space, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Kung Fu, The Twilight Zone and hundreds more... But who was Albert Salmi? Born of Finnish parents in the Finnish section of Brooklyn, Albert Salmi had a childhood he would recall fondly, even though it was plagued by the hardships of the Great Depression. In an attempt to earn money as a teenager, he broke the law, and the very ...

Hardback presentation version. William Thomas, the man known as "Buckwheat, " one of the most beloved characters in the history of the Our Gang and Little Rascals films, rose from obscurity to become an American icon. Billy's heritage grew to be more than the ninety-three comedies in which he appeared as Buckwheat. He was a husband, father, and soldier. Several generations have come to know Buckwheat as if he was a real person, but few knew ...

From the author's introduction: "The main purpose of The Essential Jim Carrey is to celebrate the life and career of this man - an enormous talent, who has inspired people through laughter and instilled a sense of hope with his acting craft. Whether you are a new fan, or an old one, these pages will connect you with one of the most beloved actors of our generation and give you a greater appreciation of his true genius. It is my fondest wish t...

Following Phantom of the Opera (1943), in the middle of the Silver age of Universal Studio's monster movies, a new sequel to Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman was considered for a Technicolor production: Wolfman vs Dracula! Lon Chaney Jr., who was the only actor to portray Universal's four classic monster roles, Dracula, frankenstein's monster, the mummy and the wolfman. At first Chaney was to play both roles, as his father Lon Chaney Sr. had don...

Jack Couffer was born on Dec 7, 1924, in Upland, California. As a youth he became fascinated with natural history and raised hawks, owls, squirrels, and coyotes. During high school years, he worked as a student assistant at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History. On his 17th birthday, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Shortly thereafter, Jack¿s museum mentor, an expert on bats, was approached by the War Department to research a secret pro...

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOREWORD INTRODUCTION PART I: INTERVIEWS CHAPTER 1: PARKER FENNELLY "TITUS MOODY" ON THE FRED ALLEN SHOW, WITH WIFE, CATHERINE CHAPTER 2: JOAN MERRILL VOCALIST ON THE EDGAR BERGEN PROGRAM CHAPTER 3: WARD BYRON PRODUCER OF MUSICAL PROGRAMS CHAPTER 4: FRANK NELSON & VEOLA VONN FRANK, COMEDIAN ON THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM AND VEOLA, ACTRESS ON VARIOUS PROGRAMS CHAPTER 5: HILDEGARDE CHANTEUSE, THE RALEIGH ROOM CHAPTER 6: MIRIAM WOLFF ...

Ann Harding. Laurence Oliver, who starred with her in Westward Passage (1932), referred to her as an "angel." Director Henry Hathaway, who directed her and Gary Cooper in Peter Ibbetson (1935), claimed she was a "bitch." Critics hailed her as the finest actress to venture from Broadway to Hollywood. The Ann Harding story follows her from humble beginnings as the daughter of a career army office who moved around constantly, to her youth settlin...

Two questions that people ask television comedy writers repeatedly are: "How do you guys ever think them up?" and "Is writing for a television show anything like it was on the old Dick Van Dyke Show?" Tales from the Script invites you inside the writing rooms and into the writers meetings for such legendary television shows as The Carol Burnett Show, Laugh-In, Mama's Family, Welcome Back Kotter, Three's Company, the variety shows of Bill Cos...

George O'Brien thrills audiences today with his signature role in F. W. Murnau's Sunrise, Michael Curtiz' Noah's Ark, and John Ford's The Iron Horse, The Blue Eagle, Salute, The Seas Beneath, Fort Apache, and Cheyenne Autumn. He was one of America's most beloved film stars. His on-screen heroics were more than matched by his real life bravery. For the first time, the story is told about how he survived the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake ...

LOUISE BROOKS and Jan Wahl had a special, roller-coaster relationship lasting twenty-odd years. He met the legendary star when he was a student, it turned out each of them hoped to be a writer. This intense friendship continued by letter and in person. The letters from Louise reveal much of her inner personality--her insights and anecdotes make fascinating, compelling reading. JAN WAHL is the author of over 100 books for children of all ages...

Filled with fascinating details that will please any enthusiast of the series. ...series fans will love the history, photos and storytelling.

Dr. Mickey Smith, Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Mississippi, is the author of a new book, "How Fibber McGee and Molly Won World War II. This entertaining essay combies serious subjects and comedy in chronicling a very specialperiod inthe broadcast life of one of Radio's most popular and best-loved series. In the book Smith describes how the special combinatio of the stars themselves, a writing genius, and the "p...

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Hero: A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose."Merriam-Webster DictionaryThese are just some of my heroes from A to Z, along with every firefighter, law enforcement officer, teacher, and all the men and women who serve and defend this nation. There are hundreds more stories and, who knows...if you like, I may just tell you some more of them.

The autobiography of Joe Conely, a regular on The Waltons!

Mark Twain was known for loathing all travel, except on foot. Inspired by this, Ian Finkel developed a hatred for all forms of travel...Period...No exceptions. In this book, Ian displays his dislike and frustration for many places in the world (amongst many other things), lacing them with his insanity and deep-dish Jewish guilt. The book includes dozens of statements by the greats of history with Ian lashing back at them Brooklyn Style. His cu...