Remembering Ernie Borgnine

With a little help from L.Q. Jones, Alex Cord, Keith Carradine, and Tova Borgnine, we remember Ernie Borgnine who would have turned 100 today, Jan 24. So many great films including: Bad Day at Black Rock, Marty, From Here to Eternity, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, The Poseidon Adventure and The Wild Bunch. Story here.

 

Happy Birthday Margaret O'Brien

Cute little Margaret O’Brien, star of so many great films in the 40s, turns 80 today. She looks back on her career in this interview.  

A Pentatonix Christmas

Are you familiar with the group Pentatonix?? Well, if not, here's the perfect introduction to the 5-member 'a cappella' group that is singing their way into the hearts of millions. We talk with Mitch, Kevin, Avi, Kirstin, and Scott about the group's history, their new Christmas CD, and the making of their video of Hallelujah. Link to interview.

Crystal Beauty

The unseen world of crystals is rather cool. Here's a short slideshow of some of the weird designs from our lab, all complements of nature and some polarized light. No photo editing! And best in high definition on a large screen.

Fifty years of "Dark Shadows"

Who remembers the 60s series "Dark Shadows"? We talk with two cast members about celebrating  50 years since the first episode aired. Link

Some Crystal Photomicroscopy

The unseen world of crystals is rather cool. Here's a short slideshow of some of the weird designs from our lab, all complements of nature and some polarized light. No photo editing! And best in high definition on a large screen.

Happy Birthday Leslie Caron

Well, look who turns 85 on July 1st. Leslie Caron talks about her career and latest news. Read interview here.

Web Page Update

Time for a redesign and update of my classic film/TV web site, TinselTown Talks. Added audio clips of some of my interviews from the past. More to come. Link here.

Remembering Actor Glenn Ford at 100

May 1st would have been Glenn Ford's 100th birthday. A popular actor in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, often in westerns. A big thanks to Angie Dickinson, son Peter Ford, director Richard Donner, Paul Petersen and Jeff East for sharing some memories of this fine actor. Link to interviews.

Ian Anderson coming to town

We are so lucky. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame is coming to our little town this Friday. See interview with Ian.