tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post6158350426314089372..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Good actorsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32706276427183103352015-11-23T13:36:16.836-08:002015-11-23T13:36:16.836-08:00Is it true the day before woody auctioned for chee...Is it true the day before woody auctioned for cheers he ran into norm at a store and he told george w .he was auditioning for the role of woodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-70899448405637180072009-02-15T20:31:00.000-08:002009-02-15T20:31:00.000-08:00jbryant: "Anonymous: I reckon it depends on how lo...jbryant: "Anonymous: I reckon it depends on how long you've been reading the blog. If you've been coming here a year and just figured out the Tallulah/Dougie connection, you might want to schedule a checkup."<BR/> <BR/>D. McEwan: "A visit to Tallulah's blog page, or her Huffington Post profile reveals the man behind the curtain, as does my name on the cover and title page of her autobiography, MY LUSH LIFE, available on Amazon."<BR/><BR/>OK, OK... I feel really stupid. My excuse is that I just started reading this blog 3 days ago, and when the Tallulah-Dougie connection light bulb went off in my head, I hadn't even yet SEEN the cover of "My Lush Life". But now I've visited the links, and I see how obvious this was... DUH!! Although I DO need to schedule a check-up, but for other (more pathetic) reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-40533333266390123802009-02-15T13:53:00.000-08:002009-02-15T13:53:00.000-08:00"Anonymous said... I just realized that Tallulah M..."Anonymous said... <BR/>I just realized that Tallulah Morehead is the alter-ego of D McEwan. Maybe this is common knowledge and I'm just a bit slow???"<BR/><BR/>It's a wicked lie!Tallulah Moreheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416330735326405496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-65750135049316560442009-02-15T13:51:00.000-08:002009-02-15T13:51:00.000-08:00"Anonymous said... I just realized that Tallulah M..."Anonymous said... <BR/>I just realized that Tallulah Morehead is the alter-ego of D McEwan. Maybe this is common knowledge and I'm just a bit slow???"<BR/><BR/>A visit to Tallulah's blog page, or her Huffington Post profile reveals the man behind the curtain, as does my name on the cover and title page of her autobiography, MY LUSH LIFE, available on Amazon.<BR/><BR/>And Kirk, the Hitchcock movie was LIFE PRESERVER. It's making is detailed in MY LUSH LIFE. They also worked together on AMNESIA, a movie everyone seems to have forgotten.<BR/><BR/>Nice to hear about Flaccido, because some opera stars make Cybil Shepeher look like Ghandi.<BR/><BR/>Opera diva Kathrine Battle is my all-time favorite example of star insanity. She was riding in a limo in New York. She phoned her manager in Los Angeles, to tell him to call the limo company in New York, to have them phone the chaufeeur WHO WAS DRIVING HER AT THAT MOMENT, to tell him to turn down the air conditioning.<BR/><BR/>He was four feet away from her, but she called 3000 miles away to have someone else call 3000 miles back, to have a fourth party speak to her driver for her. THAT is a DIVA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42108875343020967292009-02-15T11:06:00.000-08:002009-02-15T11:06:00.000-08:00I always thought Tallulah Morehead starred in the ...I always thought Tallulah Morehead starred in the Hitchcock movie LIFEBUOY.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80731258957787622312009-02-15T05:53:00.000-08:002009-02-15T05:53:00.000-08:00lol, drop all the names you want, you're still to ...lol, drop all the names you want, you're still to old to ever work againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3592124795574129682009-02-15T03:03:00.000-08:002009-02-15T03:03:00.000-08:00Anonymous: I reckon it depends on how long you've ...Anonymous: I reckon it depends on how long you've been reading the blog. If you've been coming here a year and just figured out the Tallulah/Dougie connection, you might want to schedule a checkup. :)<BR/><BR/>More nice celebrities I've met (but haven't worked with): Armin Shimerman, Kellie Martin, Seth Green, Sam Anderson (Bernard on "Lost"), Paul Le Mat, Kevin Sorbo, Mark Dacascos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67126483839224557262009-02-15T01:09:00.000-08:002009-02-15T01:09:00.000-08:00Tow of the nicest, friendliest celebrities I've ev...Tow of the nicest, friendliest celebrities I've ever had the pleasure of meeting (and I've met a few dozen) are Kenny Rogers and Phil Hartman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55416833993565871622009-02-15T00:39:00.000-08:002009-02-15T00:39:00.000-08:00I just realized that Tallulah Morehead is the alte...I just realized that Tallulah Morehead is the alter-ego of D McEwan. Maybe this is common knowledge and I'm just a bit slow???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5766141892628305412009-02-14T00:38:00.000-08:002009-02-14T00:38:00.000-08:00Cynthia Geary (0f Northern Exposure) so down to ea...Cynthia Geary (0f Northern Exposure) so down to earth that I did not even know show was in the industry.Mike Barerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447874605833321732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55754137393967594012009-02-13T22:55:00.000-08:002009-02-13T22:55:00.000-08:00When I was still working retail, Brad Garrett came...When I was still working retail, Brad Garrett came into our store on a Sunday and asked me if he could get a personal shopper. It took a ridiculous amount of time to get in touch with somebody who could help him, plus security, and he could not have been more polite. He could have easily pitched a fit or given an attitude, but he waited patiently (for a long ass time) before checking out the Star Wars toys with his kids. What a guy!<BR/><BR/>I've also been able to speak with Matt Groening twice and it is unbelievable how friendly he is. You'd think someone who's solidified a place for himself in American culture as creator of two of America's best TV shows would be exhausted of people approaching him, but he could not be more chill and accommodating.<BR/><BR/>And this isn't really TV or movie related, but if you ever need an example of how opera is in no way a place for snobs, look to Placido Domingo. He's not only the best tenor since DiStefano, but he's gracious, down to earth, generous, genuine, and an unbelievable person for somebody so famous and talented. There isn't a scrap of ego on the man and I'm still floored by how wonderful he is to mere mortals like me when we only met briefly, and I can't think of many people with as much passion for the field as he has for music.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00206116964817643529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32482448133553723062009-02-13T21:20:00.000-08:002009-02-13T21:20:00.000-08:00A legendary comic figure not mentioned yet -- Pete...A legendary comic figure not mentioned yet -- Peter Cook. I didn't realize he was also a cruel jerk till I saw a great 2004 BBC TV movie "Not Only But Always." It shows how mean he was to Dudley Moore, whose popularity surpassed his. It's the best bio movie I've ever seen for capturing the magic of comic talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-84000292703294676592009-02-13T13:46:00.000-08:002009-02-13T13:46:00.000-08:00Oh, and Kirk, Peter Sellers wasn't a mere asshole;...Oh, and Kirk, Peter Sellers wasn't a mere asshole; he was a raving, toxic, insane monster who ruined lives. Man, read THE SECRET LIFE OF PETER SELLERS, on which the Geoffrey Rush biopic was based. Show biz biography as horror story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-19769355371146034962009-02-13T13:41:00.000-08:002009-02-13T13:41:00.000-08:00"Kirk Jusko said... I wish it were possible to kno..."Kirk Jusko said... <BR/>I wish it were possible to know what somebody's like BEFORE you become a fan of their work."<BR/><BR/>I hear you loud and clear. That's why it's dangerous to meet your heroes. I was a HUGE Steve Allan fan before I had the misfortune to meet him. He ruined him for me forever. Same with Dick Cavett. (although I was not as big a fan of Cavett as I had been of Allan's.)<BR/><BR/>A close friend of mine was a gigantic fan of Olivia Newton-John, until he worked with her once. Now he can't even listen to her CDs anymore.<BR/><BR/>But this also answers Mate Famber's query (GREAT name, Mate!): because so many celebs turn out to be utter douchebags, it becomes necessary to point out the ones who aren't, so they aren't tarred by the Celebrity Douchebag Brush.<BR/><BR/>And I second sky.com's request to hear about the offscreen Shelley Long. Love her work, but all I've heard about her as a person has been a turn-off. But it is all just rumor. I would enjoy hearing an informed account of what she was really like to work with.<BR/><BR/>And if anyone can give a defense of the offscreen Cybill Shepherd, I'd like to hear it too. All I've ever heard is that where she has walked, a weed has grown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85561235657451980152009-02-13T10:45:00.000-08:002009-02-13T10:45:00.000-08:00Man, I was disillusioned a couple of weeks ago whe...Man, I was disillusioned a couple of weeks ago when I found out Cybil Shepard was a bitch, and now it seems Peter Sellers and Dick Cavitt were a couple of assholes. I wish it were possible to know what somebody's like BEFORE you become a fan of their work.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28182302162847994362009-02-13T07:56:00.000-08:002009-02-13T07:56:00.000-08:00With all the gossip about Shelley Long like the ot...With all the gossip about Shelley Long like the other person who commented above I would love to know what she was like to work with and what sort of person she really is. I thought she was brilliant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-70624075087277553282009-02-13T06:57:00.000-08:002009-02-13T06:57:00.000-08:00I really don't hate actors, really. But why do the...I really don't hate actors, really. But why do they get credit for being nice? Aren't you SUPPOSED to be!Mate Famberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377697603459454661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68967797590399269062009-02-13T03:16:00.000-08:002009-02-13T03:16:00.000-08:00DAVID HYDE PIERCE IS GAY?!!!/sarcasmDAVID HYDE PIERCE IS GAY?!!!<BR/><BR/>/sarcasmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-4590521717222794142009-02-13T02:47:00.000-08:002009-02-13T02:47:00.000-08:00"Karen from Mentor said... Yeah, I know he's gay, ..."Karen from Mentor said... <BR/>Yeah, I know he's gay, but oh my god, who knew that much sex appeal was under those suits that Niles wore?"<BR/><BR/>His boy friend, now his husband, probably knew.<BR/><BR/>But wow, he could be sexy DESPITE being gay. There's hope for us yet.<BR/><BR/>Oh and A. buck, you made me laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90696673030168642622009-02-12T22:57:00.000-08:002009-02-12T22:57:00.000-08:00I was a staff writer on a Mary Tyler Moore special...I was a staff writer on a Mary Tyler Moore special in the 70's. Showed up every day. Went to table readings and rehearsals. But I'm a blend into the background type.<BR/>One day my folks in Indiana asked for picture of Mary Tyler Moore. So the next day, I took my camera and asked if I could have a snapshot for my folks. <BR/>Mary says "I would feel uncomfortable."<BR/>No problem. I could well understand since tabloids were eager to publish stars looking bad photos. <BR/>I went out to dinner and when I returned home, there were 2 messages on my phone. <BR/>First Mary's assistant. "Mary is so embarrassed and so sorry. She didn't realize you were one of the writers. Of course you can have a photo." The second message was Mary herself, falling over herself! <BR/>I felt like a real comedy writer. In fact Rob Petrie because I had Mary Tyler Moore carrying on about me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55443910984107793292009-02-12T22:24:00.000-08:002009-02-12T22:24:00.000-08:00By the way, I met Joe Garagiola in a men's room. J...By the way, I met Joe Garagiola in a men's room. Just a coincidence, not a tryst. He was quite amiable, but considering our reasons for being there I didn't offer to shake hands.<BR/><BR/>WV: winnes. Things that go Pooh in the night.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-27061095508140143872009-02-12T22:22:00.000-08:002009-02-12T22:22:00.000-08:00You must remember, Doug, that Karen Black probably...You must remember, Doug, that Karen Black probably didn't tip you because she was saving her dimes for Dianetic auditing. This important work far outweighs any earthbound cnsiderations.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72979435472559195932009-02-12T18:49:00.000-08:002009-02-12T18:49:00.000-08:00Again, what an encouraging list.Departing slightly...Again, what an encouraging list.<BR/><BR/>Departing slightly from my vocation, which consists principally of unknowingly providing setups for Doug, I have to say that Lenny Clarke is one of those funniest people on earth, who generally on TV only get the opportunity to show that they are just funny.<BR/><BR/>That said, I think Doug might agree that Dick Cavett's problem may be that he never quite got over the fact that he's not Joel Grey. At a New England Broadcasters luncheon I attended, they presented him with an inscribed "Revere Bowl" -- one of those pewter or silver plated replicas of a bowl originally designed by Paul Revere. I don't know if he was serious or just droll, but he seemed to think it was <I>The</I> Revere Bowl, actuallly contrived by Revere, and saved for just this occasion.<BR/><BR/>I'd be interested in you devoting a post sometime to actors who are totally unlike their public images or the parts they get typecast -- good or bad. I found Morgan Fairchild smart, sincere,and delightful, and Sybil Danning equally so. With her hair straight down and little if any makeup, looking lithe,stunning,and half the age of anybody she gets to play -- like Heidi instead of one of those B movie Amazons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76882953669517468682009-02-12T18:10:00.000-08:002009-02-12T18:10:00.000-08:00I was an intern at The Chris Rock Show and Late Ni...I was an intern at The Chris Rock Show and Late Night With Conan O'Brien during college. Both Chris Rock and Conan were nice guys. I didn't have a ton of interaction with them, but they treated the interns well. <BR/><BR/>One time this intern bumped into Conan in the hallway right before he was getting ready to go on stage. Some low-level staffer started yelling at the intern, telling him to be more careful and watch where he's going. Conan thought nothing of it.<BR/><BR/>The intern felt really bad and wrote Conan an apology note. When Conan was given the note, he asked "What the hell is this?" He had no idea this was even an issue. So he called the intern at his home and told him not to even worry about it. Very cool. He didn't have to do that, but he did.Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480810172668236583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59995276433684806272009-02-12T16:37:00.000-08:002009-02-12T16:37:00.000-08:00Hi Ken,I thought all the posts would be HAPPY BIRT...Hi Ken,<BR/>I thought all the posts would be HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! But nooooo they're all waiting until the actual day.<BR/>Well, I will be away..so I want to wish you an early happy valentine's/birthday <BR/>day and many returns of the same. (sorry no gift will be arriving on your doorstep anytime soon..starving artist syndrome...)<BR/><BR/>I love your blog and am very glad that you take the time to write it every day.<BR/><BR/>No one on your list surprised me. A note on David Hyde Pierce? I think that his work on Frasier was brilliant. He seems like such a nice man. And there was an episode with a heat wave with him in an open necked white dress shirt...Yeah, I know he's gay, but oh my god, who knew that much sex appeal was under those suits that Niles wore? (it's been a long time since I've been on a date, so cut me some slack here, a girl can dream.) <BR/>Karen :)Karen from Mentorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03685540761526680384noreply@blogger.com