Seventy-three years ago today, the film Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. As a promotion for the film, the studio built 73 “dream houses” in
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Happy 117th Birthday Cary Grant
Today is Cary Grant’s 117th birthday. It is no secret I love Cary Grant. I long to have a mid-century mid-atlantic accent, to have effortless
Happy 120th Birthday David Manners
Today is the 120th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The
Happy 116th Birthday Cary Grant
Today is Cary Grant’s 116th birthday. It is no secret I love Cary Grant. I long to have a mid-century mid-atlantic accent, to have effortless
Happy 119th Birthday David Manners
Today is the 119th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The
Happy 73rd Birthday Liza Minnelli
Today is Liza Minnelli’s 73rd birthday. She is entertainment royalty and phoenix. Just when you think she is out, from the ashes, she comes back better,
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House – Required Viewing
What is not to like about this movie? Cary Grant. Myrna Loy. Home construction. All people and things that I love watching. You should add
Happy 115th Birthday Cary Grant
Today is Cary Grant’s 115th birthday. It is no secret I love Cary Grant. I long to have a mid-century mid-atlantic accent, to have effortless style,
Happy 82nd Birthday Dyan Cannon
Today is the 82nd birthday of the actress and Seattle girl made good: Dyan Cannon. Author! Author! is my favorite film of hers, she is
Happy 113th Birthday Myrna Loy
Today is the 113th birthday of Myrna Loy. Her rapid-fire line delivery, unequaled beauty, and dedication to humanitarian causes all add up to make her
Happy 110th Birthday Milton Berle
Today is the 110th birthday of the comedian Milton Berle. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 94th Birthday Eva Marie Saint
Today is the 93rd birthday of Eva Marie Saint. If ever asked to pick my favorite “Hitchcock Blonde,” I would have a very hard time picking
