Word: hollywoodized
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...most decorated hero, he held the promise of an emerald future. Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor and 23 other citations, credited with killing an estimated 240 Germans, the baby-faced kid from Kingston, Texas, was feted by the press and patriotic organizations, courted by business, industry and Hollywood. To an adoring public, he represented that elusive American ideal: the small-town boy who, despite seemingly insurmountable odds, goes on to perform such deeds as dreams and motion pictures are made...
...autobiography, To Hell and Back - he later starred in the movie version - he recalled his pleasure at being just another soldier. Even in his Hollywood heyday, Murphy was never comfortable in his hero's role. He preferred chatting with the extras to hob nobbing with actors and directors...
...Hollywood...
Snyder's expenses are not unusual. John Schureman, 21, of Hollywood, developed peritonitis when his infected appendix ruptured, and then needed a second operation when the infection spread to other parts of his body. His condition, complicated by a peritoneal hernia, worsened to the point that he required three more operations, 15 pints of blood that cost $15 each, and round-the-clock care. Schureman spent nearly two months in various hospitals. His bills, which came to more than $20,000, wiped out his $3,000 savings. They also left Schureman, who works for the American Institute of Hypnosis...
...heart in two. but like they say, money talks, bullshit walks. the point is break with Al Grossman (what did he ever give you anyway except your first million?) and let us market The Tapes. we have a deal we could set up at the psychedelic supermarket in hollywood would make Grossman wish he were three feet under please advise pronto. think twice. if you don't say yes, we're likely to hit it anyway. to live outside the law you must be honest. you said it, baby, not us. now you're paying...