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HOLLYWOOD -- Thankfully, the
awards season is on the wane. Everyone
is getting more than a bit sated over the
"same old, same old." However, with the
summer season almost upon us, produc-
tion is slowing down and news is harder
to find (except, of course, when Paris,
Lindsay and Britney are around). One
piece of news about the awards: It looks
like Oscar may be in February come next
go-round. Don't ask me why. Perhaps the
powers that be feel they should be deliv-
ered earlier.
Much news lately about the late Orson
Welles. I had the pleasure, or I might say
the displeasure, of working with him on
some of his radio presentations. He
wasn't easy, And oh boy! When Orson
got hungry, work stopped and the great
Welles ate. We sat and watched. And oh
how he did love to eat.
Aside to Peter D. of Palm Beach,
Fla.: Yes, that Keir Dullea now starring
in the "Castle" series is the same Keir
Dullea who played Lana Turner's son in
"Madame X." And yes, I was the police-
woman in that same pic. So, I came to
know Keir well, and a nicer, more polite
young man could not be found. I'm sure
he has remained that way today. You
also might remember Keir from "2001:
A Space Odyssey" and the cult film
"Bunny Lake Is Missing." I wish him
all the best!
Filmtown is mourning the passing of
Fess Parker. He is being called "King of
the Wild Frontier, a Television Icon and
a Gentleman." And that he was. I had
the pleasure of knowing him when he
came to New Orleans and I had a TV
show there. He was a guest. So polite. So
nice. But I might add with all that leather
in all that hot weather, sometimes when
he made an appearance it didn't always
smell like roses.
Showbiz also mourning the death of
June Haver, younger sister of stripper
Gypsy Rose Lee. June had a nice career,
but never as big as her sister's. I met
them both when I was just starting out,
and young enough to be very impressed
knowing STRIPPERS! Gypsy even
showed me how to do it. She would say,
"It's all in the way you take it off." Then
she would take it off!
Aside to Martina E of Denver: You ask,
"Who would I say is the bigger star, San-
dra Bullock or Julia Roberts?" That isn't
easy. They both are excellent actresses,
they both are beautiful women, they both
are big at the box office. So I will let my
readers decide whom they like best --
Julia or Sandra. "Duke it out, girls!"
A younger generation will get a taste of
"Private Benjamin," and a new star, Anna
Faris, will shine. The film was a big hit
years ago when Goldie Hawn starred in
the title role, and now viewers await the
new version -- and the new private. More
about this when we get it.
BITS 'N' PIECES: Kaley Cuoco. Re-
member the name. You'll be seeing a
lot of her soon. On the tube and on the
big screen .... Russell Crowe got his star
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with
all the brouhaha that could only come
from Crowe. Interesting sidelight on this
man: Every time you see him, he looks
different.
(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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In which
U.S. state by Piti
is the top- Rodriguez
secret military facility known as Area 51
located?
2. MEDICAL TERMS: What is the more
common name for a contusion?
3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group
of turkeys called?
4. COMICS: Who was the Green Homet's
sidekick?
5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first
president to fly in an airplane (while in of-
rice)?
6. LANGUAGE: What does the Russian
term "perestroika" mean?
7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which en-
tertainer once said, "Everything is funny as
long as it is happening to somebody else."
8. ABBREVIATIONS: What does the ab-
breviation "D.D.S." stand for, professionally
speaking?
9. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed the
pyramidal addition to the Louvre Museum
in Paris?
10. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent
of the Roman numerals DXC?
ANSWERS
1. Nevada
2. A bruise
3. A rafter
4. Kato
5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
6. Restructuring
7. W'tll Rogers
8. Doctor of dental surgery
9. I.M. Pei
10. 590
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You still might
have to deal with some lingering confusion
that marked a recent workplace situation. But
for the most part, you should now be well on
your way to your next project.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new com-
mitment might demand more time than you'd
expected to have to give it. But rely on that
special Bovine gift for patience, and stick with
it. You'll be glad you did.
GEMINI (May 21 to Jtme 20) You're earning
the admiration of a lot of people who like the
way you handle yourself when your views are
on the line. Even one or two of your detractors
are being won over.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking your
responsibilities seriously is what you do. But
ease up on the pressure gauge and make time
for much needed R & R. Start by making this
weekend a "just for fun' time zone.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some recently
tmcovered information might make a change
of plans inevitable. If so, deal with it as
quickly as possible, and then find out what
went wrong and why. What you learn might
surprise you.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Aspects
favor moving carefully and deliberately when
making any significant changes. Could be
there are more facts ydu need to know, which
you might overlook if you rush things.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A
problem neighbor might be looking to goad
you into an action you don't want to take.Ask
someone you both respect if he or she would
act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
A recent workplace accomplishment hasn't
been overlooked by those who watch these
things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans
for that much-too-long-deferred trip with
someone special.
SAGrlq?ARIUS (November 22 to December
21 ) Those money matters continue to move in
your favor. Now would be a good time to start
putting some money back into the house, both
for esthetic as well as economic reasons.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
A changing workplace environment can cre-
ate job pressures. But, once again, follow the
example of your birth sign and take things a
step at a time, like the sure-footed Goat you
are.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Cheer up. You could soon have the funds
you need for your worthy project. Your gen-
erous gifts of time and effort are well known,
and someone might decide it's time to join
with you.
PISCES (February 19to March 20) Your in-
ner scam-catcher is right on target, and you're
absolutely right to reject that "too-good-to-be-
true" offer. Meanwhile, something positive
should be making its way to you.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are generous, and
also sympathetic to people who find they need
the help of others.
(c) 2010 King Features Synd.. Inc.
