News of Annette Funicello’s passing Monday at age 70 sent me scrambling through a box of old cassette tapes. Thanks to my friend Lorraine Santoli, a former Disney publicity manager who authored a book on the Mouseketeers and who formed a close bond with Funicello, I was able to interview the Disney princess. That memorable
Esaw with Phil Esposito: reality TV at its finest If you grew up watching sports on TV in Canada in the ’60s and ’70s you could not miss Johnny Esaw. The Saskatchewan native died Saturday at age 87. “Johnny Seesaw,” as some sports wags called him, was the face of the CFL for two decades
The attention to detail and tone that goes into a Mad Man poster tells a lot about the series itself. The Season Six poster illustration, right, was painted in the bubble and squeak style by Brian Sanders. Read the incredible story about his contribution to the look of ’60s advertising art here. I’m busy watching
I was going to write about appearing as an extra on Lost Girl‘s second last episode of the season (Sunday night at 9 p.m. on Showcase) but Rob Salem beat me to it.The Toronto Star’s veteran television columnist did it better than I could so read what he has to say about it here.The two
From Thursday’s Late Show with David Letterman: They give Jay $15 million NOT to host “The Tonight Show.” They gave Conan $30 million NOT to host “The Tonight Show.” I have not hosted “The Tonight Show” longer than both of them put together. WHERE IS MY MONEY?
Conan O’Brien vs. Chelsea Handler: Nude Shower Fight!With all the headlines about Jimmy taking over from Jay, a couple of other late night talk show hosts show they’re far from washed up. Check out this naked and hilarious comedy video from Chelsea Handler and Conan O’Brien–just hide the kids!
You knew it was coming. Roger Ebert’s message earlier this week that he was “taking a leave of presence” seemed almost too upbeat, a bit like when former Tonight Show producer Peter Lassally started telling reporters Johnny Carson was fine a week before the King of Late Night died. Ebert’s final column, posted Tuesday, was
Got the heads up a few weeks ago that CBC was going to make good on their promise to bring back Battle of the Blades. CBC made it official Wednesday, announcing 21 returning daytime and prime time shows will be part of their 2013-14 schedule.Blades is back after a one-year hiatus but will return in