Tag: Hollywood

STILL WAITING FOR A CALL FROM HOLLYWOOD

My monthly royalty payment from Amazon came in yesterday. I was pleased to see it was the same as last month. A total of $2.57 was directly deposited into my checking account. I am not sure how many book sales this represents, but I'm guessing one. I'm astonished anyone stills buys it, but I love … Continue reading STILL WAITING FOR A CALL FROM HOLLYWOOD

AND, THE OSCAR GOES TO … BUT, DO YOU CARE? – GARRY ARMSTRONG

I'm part of the new "lost generation".  I grew up loving movies when there were more stars in Hollywood than in heaven. I plead guilty to reading fan mags about stars like Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper (Mom named me after "Coop", her favorite star), Ingrid Bergman, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and many other Tinsel town … Continue reading AND, THE OSCAR GOES TO … BUT, DO YOU CARE? – GARRY ARMSTRONG

HANGING WITH BERNIE SCHWARTZ By GARRY ARMSTRONG

Those of you who are regular visitors to this site or listen to our podcasts know I like to share stories about my encounters with stars from old Hollywood. The shares come from my working days as a TV news reporter. It was a time before social media when larger-than-life stars could count on privacy … Continue reading HANGING WITH BERNIE SCHWARTZ By GARRY ARMSTRONG

HOLLYWOOD COULD CALL SOMEDAY

My monthly royalty payment from Amazon came in yesterday. I was pleased to see it was the same as last month. A total of $2.57 was directly deposited into my checking account. I am not sure how many book sales this represents, but I'm guessing one. I'm astonished anyone stills buys it, but I love … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD COULD CALL SOMEDAY

BERNIE SCHWARTZ & GARRY

Those of you who are regular visitors to this site know I like to share stories about my encounters with legendary stars from old Hollywood. The shares come from my working days as a TV news reporter. It was a time before social media when larger-than-life stars could count on privacy and trust reporters. It … Continue reading BERNIE SCHWARTZ & GARRY

BERNIE SCHWARTZ & GARRY

Those of you who are regular visitors to this site know I like to share stories about my encounters with legendary stars from old Hollywood. The shares come from my working days as a TV news reporter. It was a time before social media when larger-than-life stars could count on privacy and trust reporters. It … Continue reading BERNIE SCHWARTZ & GARRY

SUCH GOOD FRIENDS – GARRY ARMSTRONG

Photos by Marilyn Armstrong, with a nod to Henrik Ibsen Those of you familiar with these pages know I like to share stories about legendary celebrities I met during my professional life. Usually impressive stories until you've met some of Marilyn's truly iconic friends. Our house is open door to many people usually relegated to … Continue reading SUCH GOOD FRIENDS – GARRY ARMSTRONG

HOLLYWOOD, JACK WARNER AND THE NAZI MENACE – GARRY ARMSTRONG

I was usually able to get candid comments from "old Hollywood" people because I didn't ask the typical questions about favorite co-stars, celebrity perks, or favorite roles. I frequently shared my disdain for the "suits" in my business who tried to interfere with my work. This attitude, along with being a minority,  got me some … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD, JACK WARNER AND THE NAZI MENACE – GARRY ARMSTRONG

Notes on a Cowardly Lion: A Biography of Bert Lahr

It's been more than a week since I finished reading the Bert Lahr biography, "Notes on a Cowardly Lion", written by his son, John. I am still emotionally involved. Why? Why does a book written more than 40 years ago about a show business figure who peaked more than 70 years ago still sit front and center … Continue reading Notes on a Cowardly Lion: A Biography of Bert Lahr

HOLLYWOOD WILL CALL, SOMEDAY (BUT IT BETTER BE SOON)

My monthly royalty payment from Amazon came in yesterday. I was pleased to see it was the same as last month. A total of $2.57 was directly deposited into my checking account. I am not sure how many book sales this represents, but I'm guessing one. I'm astonished anyone stills buys it, but I love … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD WILL CALL, SOMEDAY (BUT IT BETTER BE SOON)