Today is the 96th birthday of Nancy Walker. My natural draw to 70’s mystery detective TV dramas made it natural that I loved her on McMillan &
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Happy 123rd Birthday Rudolph Valentino
Today is the 123rd birthday of silent film star Rudolph Valentino. His rise to stardom and untimely death is as incredible as it is tragic and
Happy 81st Birthday Sandy Dennis
Today is the 81st birthday of the actress Sandy Dennis. She has filmed some incredible performances, she has received awards, but not enough recognition for
Happy 110th Birthday Bette Davis
Today is the 110th birthday of Bette Davis. You have seen All About Eve, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?, and maybe even Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte
Happy 86th Birthday Debbie Reynolds
Today is the 86th birthday of the actress Debbie Reynolds. I love how she was out there working, doing what she loved for her whole
Happy 113th Birthday Joan Crawford
Today is the 113th birthday of the woman who started life as Lucille Fay LeSueur and created Joan Crawford. Through reinvention, resilience, five husbands and four
Happy 86th Birthday Anna Maria Piaggi
Today is the 86th birthday of fashion Icon Anna Maria Piaggi. Her style was legendary, like Isabella Blow, Edith Head, Iris Apfel, Daphne Guinness and Grace Coddington to
Happy 115th Birthday Lawrence Welk
Today is the 115th birthday of Lawrence Welk. I remember him from my childhood and every once in a while, I come across his show and
Happy 120th Birthday Dorothy Gish
Today is the 120th birthday of the silent film star Dorothy Gish, the younger half of the Gish Sister acting dynasty. She was one of the
Happy 96th Birthday Cyd Charisse
Today is the 96th birthday of the triple-threat performer Cyd Charisse. Her before/after name change came about more organically than those of her peers, but
Happy 86th Birthday Elizabeth Taylor
Today is the 86th birthday of Elizabeth Taylor. Everything has already been said and everything should be said about Elizabeth Taylor. Pick one of her films
Happy 56th Birthday Kevyn Aucoin
Today is the 56th birthday of the author and artist Kevyn Aucoin. His book “Making Faces” exemplifies his talent and vision. He was able to
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