Attention Must Be Paid: Mercedes McCambridge
It must be hard to parent in Hollywood. For one thing, it’s a job where…
Attention Must Be Paid: Fred Shields
Walt apparently cast the voice of the Great Prince of the Forest himself. He wanted…
Attention Must Be Paid: Anna May Wong
I do a certain amount of shifting of the Celebrating the Living list, depending on…
Attention Must Be Paid: Bill Melendez
This column, and Celebrating the Living, are now scheduled out some time in advance. (I’m…
Attention Must Be Paid: Geraldine McEwan
My dirty secret is that I’m not actually a huge fan of Agatha Christie. However,…
Attention Must Be Paid: Leigh Harline
One of the differences between behind-the-scenes people and actors is that behind-the-scenes people are considerably…
Attention Must Be Paid: Annette Funicello
When she was first hired for The Mickey Mouse Club, her response was, “Well, I…
Attention Must Be Paid: River Phoenix
Strange to think that River was the one on track to basically have Joaquin’s career.…
Celebrating the Living: Michael Moriarty
In 1973, Michael Moriarty played Jim O’Connor, the Gentleman Caller in a made-for-TV production of…
Attention Must Be Paid: Ann B. Davis
Honestly? This is one of those people where I have no idea why I decided…