On track with Katie and Suri Oct 15, 2009
The Howard Johnson near Fenway celebrated its 50th anniversary with a shindig hosted by owner Bob Sage, who reminisced about famous guests, including Tony Bennett, Ann-Margret, Jerry Vale, Connie Francis, and Dennis Oil Can Boyd, who stayed there during the season because he had a history of getting lost on his way to the park. Wishing Sage well were Hizzoner Tom Menino, city Councilor Mike Ross, Paul Sacco of Mass. (Boston Globe)
Jane, but not plain Oct 9, 2009
"Thirteen Men," taken from an Ann-Margret TV special, is a prime piece of 60s-era kitsch ... "Thirteen Men," taken from an Ann-Margret TV special, is a prime piece of 60s-era kitsch. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jane Krakowski's New York Oct 5, 2009
Still, the Tony winner s Feinstein s gig will offer traditional material from her favorite female performers including Ann-Margret, Anita O Day, Marilyn Monroe and New York legend Eartha Kitt but expect some self-deprecating comedic surprises, too ... Still, the Tony winner s Feinstein s gig will offer traditional material from her favorite female performers including Ann-Margret, Anita O Day, Marilyn Monroe and New York legend Eartha Kitt but expect some self-deprecating comedic surprises, too.... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Zap! Pow! Home decor gets a pop art punch Sep 30, 2009
In particular, a scene where Tommy's mother (played by Ann-Margret) sings "in an all-white room with a white ball chair. I was forever hooked," says Reed. She and her husband have painted their own living room six times, plucking from the Pantone candy box of orange, blue and pinky-purple. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Pierre Cossette, 85, founder of modern Grammy Awards Sep 13, 2009
Before working on the Grammys, Mr. Cossette was manager for Ann-Margret, Vic Damone, Dick Shawn, and Rowan & Martin. He is credited with pioneering the Vegas lounge act format. (Boston Globe)
Mad Men, Season 3 Sep 9, 2009
"It's not Ann-Margret," says Roger ... They wanted Ann-Margret, and Sterling Cooper delivered only a good copy. (Slate)
A belle of a role Aug 31, 2009
Since then, notable Blanches have included Tallulah Bankhead, Rosemary Harris, Ann-Margret (for TV), Jessica Lange (for TV opposite Alec Baldwin and on stage in New York and London), Glenn Close (opposite Australian actress Essie Davis as Stella in London), Frances McDormand, Natasha Richardson, Patricia Clarkson and Rachel Weisz, who is currently starring in the London production at the Donmar Warehouse. In Australia, Robyn Nevin played Blanche in 1976 for the Old Tote Theatre Company, a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Ickiest Moment on Mad Men This Week Aug 25, 2009
The problem with the is that it's such an obvious confection, right down to the fact that Ann-Margret is acting 10 years younger ... As for the dance in front of the mirror, I wonder whether it's merely an excellent coincidence that Ann-Margret was born ... The teacher is an echo of Ann-Margret, obviously. (Slate)
Poodle skirts and pomade Jul 17, 2009
The satire on American society was adapted to film in 1963, starring Dick Van Dyke, Maureen Stapleton, Janet Leigh, Paul Lynde, Bobby Rydell and Ann Margret. Egusquiza worked to produce a play as true to the original version as possible. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Video Business Jul 5, 2009
with stars Jon Voight and Ann-Margret. Warners DVD is now available. (Variety)
Celebrity Style Thieves Jul 5, 2009
Lindsay Lohan vs. Ann-Margret: According to Lindsay Lohan, she didn't know who Ann-Margret was until people started saying she looked like her. Then she began watching the older star's films and listening to her music, and the next thing you know, she's LiLo's idol. (Fox News)
A Musical 4th Jul 3, 2009
Another singing icon, Elvis Presley, turns up in his arguably best movie, Sidney's "Viva Las Vegas" (1964), co-starring Ann-Margret, while Marilyn Monroe is represented by Howard Hawks' shipboard comedy "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), with Jane Russell. Judy Garland toplines Vincente Minnelli's period family musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944) while their daughter, Liza Minnelli, is featured in her Oscar-winning role in Bob Fosse's "Cabaret" (1972), a not-for-families tale set in decadent... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
MORE: Malden's best performances Jul 2, 2009
The Cincinnati Kid (1965, Warner, $20): Once again cast as an older loser married to a much younger sex bomb, Malden juggles professional poker playing and domestic discord as wife Ann-Margret has "Kid" on her mind. Patton (1970, Fox, $15 and $20 editions; Blu-ray, $30): The year's Oscar winner is, of course, owned by for his flamboyant portrayal of the "brass" tinderbox of the title. (USA Today -- Life)
New DVD releases Jun 28, 2009
Seven-year-old Angelina Jolie made her debut in the film, presented in an extended version for DVD. Extras: retrospective featurette with Voight, Young, and costar Ann-Margret. (Warner, $19. (Boston Globe)
Marilyn Manely, former Atlanta TV anchor May 16, 2009
As an Atlanta TV anchor in the mid-70s, Marilyn Manely interviewed stars like Milton Berle, Gene Kelly and Ann-Margret. To Ms. Manely, they weren t just celebrities; they were heroes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Buchanan: Ten O-lines with something to prove May 14, 2009
Attractive actresses Northwestern: Ann-Margret. Stanford: Reese Witherspoon. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Martini adventure, anyone? Apr 17, 2009
Guests also can explore an exhibit of rare Ferraris and other classic cars, including a Ferrari once owned by actress and singer Ann-Margret. The event takes place 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 25 at 12950 N. Willow Bluff, Clovis. (Fresno Bee)
11 Things: Must-see B movies Apr 10, 2009
Viva Las Vegas (1964): "Elvis and Ann-Margret do classic kitschy Vegas, as well as each other. So hot I have to hose down the audience after each screening.". 4. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hello Birdie’ Apr 2, 2009
The film adaptation launched Ann-Margret as a superstar. And the current cast on this tour with Windwood Theatricals thinks you ll love it, too. (Helena Independent Record)
Jazz Fest features trumpeters Scodwell, Yates, Wing Apr 2, 2009
He has also performed with Sinatra, Bennett, Davis, Jones, Diana Ross, Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret and Roy Clark. Yates is manager of the Heritage of America Band at Langley AFB in Virginia. (East Tennessean, TN)
OCCULT HAUNTING MY INTERVIEW Mar 27, 2009
She attended the same school as Ann-Margret, Liz Phair and Bruce Dern. Her right eye is green, her left is multicolor. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Getting grumpy for a cause in Wabasha Feb 25, 2009
Over the years, the festival has tried different grumpy-inspired events like a Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon and Ann-Margret look-a-like contest, a hole-in-one golf on the ice contest, snowmobile rodeo and ice shack contest. Whalen hopes the new plunge will bring new visitors to Wabasha. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Seeing India through a foreign lens Feb 22, 2009
This one stars the unlikely pair of Joe Namath and Ann-Margret, in a biker-gang-saves-the-girl film. Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989): Ever wonder what Billy Bob Thornton did with his time before "Sling Blade". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Winona goes Hollywood: Area featured in many movies Feb 22, 2009
Former Winona State University journalism student Mark Steven Johnson supposedly based the Ann-Margret character on WSU theater professor Vivian Fusillo. I have done other things, but that s the thing most people ask about, Fusillo said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
