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Date of Death: June 29, 1967 (34)

Birth Place: Bryn Mawr, PA, USA

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TV/Radio Pioneer Joe Franklin Has Died at 88
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 25, 2015


New York's treasured radio and TV host Joe Franklin died on Saturday, Jan. 24, from prostate cancer. He was 88.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Mariska Hargitay Visits Bravo's INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 22, 2014


Bravo Media's “Inside the Actors Studio,” hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stage tonight, September 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Mariska Hargitay to Visit Bravo's INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO, 9/22
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2014


Bravo Media's “Inside the Actors Studio,” hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stage on Monday, September 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO to Welcome Mariska Hargitay
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2014


Bravo Media's “Inside the Actors Studio,”hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stageon Monday, September 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

Third Man Records Presents VAULT PACKAGE #21
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2014


Keeping our promise made a few months back, the 7-inch for this go-round is another deadly two song pairing from the leather nightmares of the Dead Weather. T

Musical Theatre Guild Annoiunces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 15, 2014


Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quintet of shows to celebrate its nineteenth season of Broadway in Concert musicals. The MTG 2014-2015 season includes: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, THE GOLDEN APPLE, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and ROAD SHOW.

Longtime Partner of Mr. Blackwell, Robert L. Spencer Dies in LA
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2014


The Man Beneath His Wings - Today we lost a man to whom the song, made famous by Ms. Bette Midler, could have very well been about - Robert L. Spencer.

Olio Theatre Work Presents OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014


With campy music, slapstick comedy and heartfelt discoveries, Olio Theatre Work's original musical comedy 'Old Black Magic: A Haunted Musical' was performed annually in LA and Orange Counties from 2003 - 2007 in a variety of venues from former Seal Beach restaurant Bayou St. John (now 320 Main), Immanuel Center for Spiritual Living in Long Beach, and the Costa Mesa Playhouse, among others, proving to be one of OTWs most successful and memorable shows.

OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL to Play Long Beach Playhouse, 1/31-2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 20, 2014


One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more!

Olio Theatre Work to Present OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL, 1/31-2/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013


With campy music, slapstick comedy and heartfelt discoveries, Olio Theatre Work's original musical comedy 'Old Black Magic: A Haunted Musical' was performed annually in LA and Orange Counties from 2003 - 2007 in a variety of venues from former Seal Beach restaurant Bayou St. John (now 320 Main), Immanuel Center for Spiritual Living in Long Beach, and the Costa Mesa Playhouse, among others, proving to be one of OTWs most successful and memorable shows.

Olio Theatre Works Returns to LBPH in Winter 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2013


One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more!

Broadway & HONEYMOONERS' Star Jane Kean Dies at 90
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2013


The LA Times reports that Jane Kean, best known for playing Ed Norton's wife on the 1960's TV revival of The Honeymooners has died. According to her niece, Deidre Wolpert, the 90-year-old died of complications from a fall.

Photo Flash: First Look at Olio Theatre's OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2013


One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more! The show runs January 31st - February 9th, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Olio Theatre to Present OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL, 1/31-2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2013


One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more! The show runs January 31st - February 9th, 2014.

Mariska Hargitay Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 11, 2013


Mariska Hargitay was honored in Los Angeles with the 2,511th star on the Walk of Fame yesterday. Her star was placed next to her late mother's, Jayne Mansfield, star.

Ron White Adds Second Performance at Bass Concert Hall, 2/8
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2013


Due to popular demand, a second performance by comedian Ron White has been added on Saturday, February 8 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the second performance go on sale Friday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Ticket Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

2013 Chicago Film and Media Summit Set for Today at Chicago Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2013


Following the success of the inaugural Chicago Music Summit this fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce the first Chicago Film and Media Summit today, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington.

2013 Chicago Film and Media Summit Set for 10/20 at Chicago Cultural Center
by Molly Tracy - Sep 27, 2013


Following the success of the inaugural Chicago Music Summit this fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce the first Chicago Film and Media Summit on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. The Summit will focus on Chicago's film making community in efforts to nurture the ever-growing local culture. Chicago filmmakers expected to participate include actor Michael Shannon, producer Bob Teitel and director John McNaughton.

Ron White Set for Stand-Up at Bass Concert Hall, Feb. 8, 2014; Tickets On Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2013


Tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Box Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online atwww.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

CMT Premieres RON WHITE: A LITTLE UNPROFESSIONAL Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 15, 2013


Comedian Ron White is returning to CMT, armed with a cigar in one hand and a glass of scotch in the other, when his latest comedy special RON WHITE: A LITTLE UNPROFESSIONAL makes its television premiere tonight, June 15 at 11:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.

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