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Joe Franklin, who died today, was a legendary broadcaster and a
Joe Franklin, who died today, was a legendary broadcaster and a dear friend. He began his career on radio before World War Two; he made his last appe...

Ive just learned from a mutual friend that Taylor Negron died
Ive just learned from a mutual friend that Taylor Negron died today. Im stunned and saddened. He was not just a terrific actor and writer, he was a ...

Im delighted that Jonathan Larsons spirit-lifting musical Rent is
Im delighted that Jonathan Larsons spirit-lifting musical Rent is now a success in Cuba. This is the first Broadway musical to be mounted in Cuba in ...

Its not going to be a very merry Christmas for the many New York
Its not going to be a very merry Christmas for the many New York Times writers who are currently being laid off. I hate seeing this great newspaper ...

A friend came over for dinner the other night. I made potato
A friend came over for dinner the other night. I made potato pancakes (among other things)--which hed never tried before. Ive loved potato pancakes ...

I couldnt be happier for -- or prouder of -- young Chloe Brooks,
I couldnt be happier for -- or prouder of -- young Chloe Brooks, one of the best younger actresses Ive ever worked with, and a very nice young woman, ...

Heres Judy Garland in a scene that was filmed--but never used--for
Heres Judy Garland in a scene that was filmed--but never used--for the movie musical Easter Parade. MGM was right to cut this number; the song wasnt...

Here are 10 photos Ive just received from a recent production of
Here are 10 photos Ive just received from a recent production of my musical comedy The Seven Little Foys in Millbrook, Alabama. I didnt get to see t...

Im rather appalled that Joanne Kaufman, who writes about culture
Im rather appalled that Joanne Kaufman, who writes about culture for The Wall Street Journal, says she often leaves shows at intermission. She says s...