Word: hollywoodized
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Hollywood, Sandy interviewed stars who know Nichols well and even got an appointment with elusive Elaine May, whose social satires with Mike made them both famous. Elaine's brilliance at conveying key words with gestures and facial expressions was a problem for our correspondent, however. When Sandy reviewed her notes, she found empty spaces scattered through Elaine's quotes-all at crucial points in the sentences...
...screen in sheer tights and ruffles, a rose between her teeth, gaiety masking her embittered spirit. The role seems precisely tailored for Dietrich. Instead it will be played by Mary Poppins. Julie Andrews has in fact gone the English dance-hall route before-and flopped miserably-in one of Hollywood's most expensive bombs. a multimillion-dollar loser called Star. On looks, anyway, Darling Lili figures to do better...
Died. Edwin C. Johnson, 86, three-term Democratic Governor of Colorado and U.S. Senator from 1937 to 1955; following a hernia operation; in Denver. A conservative, "Big Ed" was offended by immorality among Hollywood actors and actresses and called for a congressional investigation. "Unconventional free-love conduct must be regarded for what it is," he said, "an assault upon the institution of marriage...
...about some real heroes instead of phony heroes." What riles Bouton most of all is the accusation that he makes everyone look bad except himself. "Good God," he says, "I'm in there most of all. I'm bare-assed naked in a swimming pool at a Hollywood party with martinis in both hands, shouting for joy. How's that for self-image...
...Factor produces rugs on a lightweight lace-lattice framework that allows the scalp to breathe. The framework is attached to the scalp with two strips of strong double-faced tape. Toupees sold by Squires of Hollywood also use double-faced tape that covers most of the interior of the hairpiece and allows the wearer to "sleep in it, live in it . . . even swim in it." Most such rugs cost between...