Today is Boris Karloff’s 131st birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
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Happy 101st Birthday Phyllis Diller
Today is the 101st birthday of the comedian Phyllis Diller. She was more hilarious and brilliant and lovely than we will ever know. The world is
Happy 128th Birthday Hedda Hopper
Today is the 128th birthday of Hollywood actress and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. There were some really great scenes of her in the Bette Davis/Joan
Happy 566th Birthday Leonardo da Vinci
Today is the 566th birthday of the artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Years ago, I was lucky enough to see his notebook in person while
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 93rd Birthday Jack Lemmon
Today is Jack Lemmon’s 93rd birthday. Throughout his career, he turned in consistently top notch performances and made his “every man” persona so desirable. Watch him
Happy 110th Birthday Peg Entwistle
Today is the 110th birthday of the woman who’s ghost is said to be seen around Griffith Park, specifically the Hollywood sign, recognized by her attractiveness,
Happy 111th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 111th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading
Happy 93rd Birthday Paul Newman
Today is the 93rd birthday of Paul Newman. I think (at least hope) that we all have a similar desire for our life, a sort of
Happy 122nd Birthday George Burns
Today is the 122nd birthday of George Burns. We all keep track or at least know a few people that we share a birthday with and
Happy 99th Birthday Andy Rooney
Today is the 99th birthday of Andy Rooney. He was America’s questioning, mockingly grumpy grandfather. His work in journalism and television have influenced generations and continues
Happy 123rd Birthday James Thurber
Today is James Thurber’s 123rd birthday. It is no secret that his book The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of my very favorites and
