The Year Was 1938 – May 17
News Around Hollywood Sam Briskin, producer, left RKO last November, being recalled to Columbia to an executive producer post. He had been there between 1926-1934.
The Bassett Hound and the Altas Missile
Sick Days and TV Shows Third grade and sick days on the couch in the living room. In the mornings it was all rest and trying to sleep off the…
The Year Was 1938 – May 16
In the News Fay Bainter’s stock in Hollywood rose with her performance in Warner Brothers’ film ‘Jezebel’ which not only garnered her an Oscar but also earned her a contract…
I Can See Clearly
I Have a Seeing Problem The Maxwell School was only a couple of blocks away from our house on the same street. Three things I remember about my school days…
Paperback Coming at Ya
Weighing in at slightly over two pounds, Diary of the End of the World is now available in paperback. Check under the print links at Books2Read:
The Year Was 1938 – May 15
In the News ‘Room Service’ with the Marx Brothers to begin shooting today at RKO under director William A Seiter. . Director Herbert Leeds leaves for Callander, Ontario, Canada where…
Haircuts and Arson Fires
The Lay of the Land and How the Bangs were Cut Up until the time we lived in Spokane I always had a crew cut, that is, when I did…
The Time is Now
The ebook for Diary of the End of the World is now available. The paperback will be soon. I’m waiting on the proof copy for review, and will announce when…
The Year Was 1938 – May 14
Komedy King Makes a Move Hal Roach announces his deal to go with United Artists for distribution of his films bringing to an end his 12 year arrangement with MGM.…