Have you ever watched a classic movie and wonder how on earth some of the actors or actresses were able to keep up with lines. The witty lines and the speed by which they said them has always impressed me. Now, do you ever think of your favorite classic stars as making mistakes while on the set? Can...

Have you ever watched classic TV, or movies and forget it does not take place circa 2009?  For instance, I once watched a movie made in the 40’s, and in one of the scenes, a woman is driving a gas guzzler all across the country.  I immediately thought, “Oh my, that must be costing her...

Here is something that can be turned into a movie. A tombstone above Marilyn Monroe’s tombstone was put for auction back in August on EBay. “Here is a once in a lifetime and into eternity opportunity to spend your eternal days directly above Marilyn Monroe,” the advert read. The bid...

An article in marionstar.com expresses fears of the young generation losing touch with history. The type of history most people born after WW II (boomers) or before, grew up with. History they consider to come to them like “second nature.” Boomers and others before them know when anyone mentions,...

I sadly watched an American icon crumble this past week in the news. In the clip below you will see a classic GM commercial with all the trimming, bells and whistles.  I feel we should have a modern commercial about today’s GM. Only this commercial would have ominous music, more like ghostly chants,...

Recently I had the opportunity to watch Robert Osborne interview Mickey Rooney on TCM . I got to tell you, it was the most enjoyable interview I’ve seen in a while. Mickey said things that didn’t really surprise me. I kinda thought that he was the sort of person he described. His personality...

After much sweat and tears trying to figure out Wordpress, I’ve decided to keep this blog right where it is until further notice. Sorry to all my followers and subscribers for my neglect. Now, let’s get down to business. As you know Turner Classic Movies has kicked off their 31 days of Oscar! With...

Many may just remember him from the show, “Fantasy Island,” but Ricardo Montalban was a classic movie star before that. It was sad to hear that he passed yesterday at the age of 88. Montalban paved the way for many future Latino actors in Hollywood such as, Edward James Olmos, who said, “He...

J.C. Loophole from Random Shelf blog tagged me with a whopper. I am to choose my favorite actresses of all time. Now isn’t that a lot of homework? I mean that is hard because to me, there were so many talented actresses in classic Hollywood, it is pretty hard to pick and choose. Now, if you were to...

When I watch a classic movie it is a rarity I am ever disappointed with the actors, actresses, or plot. Rare. Heck, even what some called “b” movies when first released, I consider brilliant. Are your favorite classic movie stars remembered more for their acting ability, or beauty and sex appeal?...