A who’s who says where to go Nov 22, 2009
I love to do the Candlelight Stroll, to get really dressed up and visit all the historic homes and drink in the Christmas spirit and then have a Shirley Temple Black [a rum-based Manhattan with a bit of cherry juice] at the bar at the Black Trumpet down by the tugboats, he says. And finish off the evening with a chili dog at Gilley s. , 603-433-1107, adults $18, children $8, family pass $38. (Boston Globe)
Loved notes: Niece recalls Jimmy McHugh's musical legacy Nov 19, 2009
He was on the set when Shirley Temple practiced dance steps for "Dimples.". He plunked out some of his biggest hits on a piano he got from George Gershwin. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Courtroom drama Nov 15, 2009
Grace Jones disguised as Shirley Temple. The promise of a grand finale to the prosecution case. (BBC News -- Africa)
Recalling Schoenberg’s time in Boston Nov 1, 2009
Living off Sunset Boulevard, down the street from Shirley Temple, he embraced aspects of American culture that might have once seemed unimaginable. His son Lawrence, born in Los Angeles, once fondly reminisced to me about their family dinners at the counter of the local Thrifty drug store. (Boston Globe)
In defying labels, millennials are leaving their mark on TV Nov 1, 2009
Little Sally Draper (Kiernan Shipka) is a Patty Duke -era girl - indeed, Mad Men is currently set during the month The Patty Duke Show premiered in 1963 - and on a Patty Duke -like show, she d just be a lispy Shirley Temple doll with a crush on Daddy. But with its quietly revisionist approach to the early 1960s, Mad Men presents a far more complicated and unhappy kid whom we ve seen drinking liquor, stealing money, and openly grieving the death of her beloved grandfather despite the emotional... (Boston Globe)
V. Mizzy; composed TV's famous 'buh-buh-buh-bump (snap snap)' Oct 24, 2009
He quickly moved on to score episodes of Shirley Temple s Storybook and The Richard Boone Show and to write the themes for Klondike and the Dennis Weaver series Kentucky Jones. Then came an offbeat assignment: The Addams Family, the 1964 to 1966 TV series based on Charles Addams s macabre magazine cartoons and starring John Astin as Gomez Addams and Carolyn Jones as his wife, Morticia. (Boston Globe)
Grumpy and Co come to India Oct 18, 2009
"I remember the premier, a fabulous event attended by all the big stars of Hollywood, including Charlie Chaplain, Shirley Temple, Douglas Fairbanks, Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers and Clark Gable," Marge remembers. "I was up in the gallery, but I could look down and see Shirley Temple and the rest seated in the front. When, at the end, Snow White dies, you could hear sniffles in the audience. I think Shirley Temple even cried. At the end of the film, there was a standing ovation and a screaming... (India Times, India)
Woodside caters to equestrians Oct 14, 2009
The list includes Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corp.; Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and Symantec; Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Inc. and Pixar; Shirley Temple Black, former child star and U.S. ambassador; Dr. Carl Djerassi, novelist and co-creator of the birth control pill; folk singer Joan Baez; actress Michele Pfeiffer and her husband, producer David E. Kelley. Koko, the gorilla who learned to communicate through American Sign Language, also resides in Woodside. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Old passenger lists now posted online Oct 8, 2009
Other notables include Shirley Temple in 1935, Cary Grant in 1938 and Rita Hayworth in 1953. The lists also show that Bette Midler's father, Fred Midler, arrived in Hawai'i in 1940 aboard the ship Washington. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Over the Rainbow Oct 6, 2009
Although the developers originally intended for Shirley Temple to play Dorothy, she didn't have a wide enough vocal range for the songs, so the role went to Judy Garland instead. Gale Sondergaard was also cast to play a seductive version of the Wicked Witch, but when the writers changed the witch into a more ghastly character, Ms. Sondergaard refused to wear the green make-up, and Margaret Hamilton was chosen in her place. (Suite101.com)
"Wizard of Oz" Goes Hi-Def for Anniversary Sep 23, 2009
Producers originally wanted Shirley Temple as Dorothy and comedian W.C. Fields as the Wizard and considered using a real lion instead of a costumed actor. They also envisioned the Wicked Witch of the West as beautiful and cast the glamorous Gale Sondergaard before switching to Margaret Hamilton when others pushed for a disfigured, obviously evil villain. (CBS News)
Sherborn Lifetime Learning plans casual education courses Sep 5, 2009
Great performers like Crosby, Astaire, Vallee, Shirley Temple and Judy Garland created universal demand for their songs. In the 40s war decade, the romantic tunes, I ll Be Seeing You, You Make Me Feel So Young and Mona Lisa consistently topped the Hit Parade. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Recession grinds at an iconic Western hotel Aug 30, 2009
Built for dam-gawkers and divorce-seekers, it once outshone Las Vegas s then-cheerless motor courts (the Strip s transformation was decades away) and boasted the likes of Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, and Shirley Temple as guests. Even today, residents dawdle by the lobby fireplace and linger in the restaurant after brunch. (Boston Globe)
Huckleberry Finn and the Great Amer... Aug 24, 2009
The child actor Shirley Temple and Madonna each have millions of fans. The immigration of peoples from other countries also adds to the diversity of the country. (Suite101.com)
Ask Mick LaSalle Aug 18, 2009
Dear Mr. LaSalle: Have any of the Shirley Temple films been aired on television ... Dear Mr. Baker: Shirley Temple movies used to be on TV a lot, but her vogue has probably passed ... On the other hand, you'd have to tie me to a chair to watch a whole Shirley Temple movie, and it would have to be with a strong rope and a chair heavy enough that I couldn't lift it to jump out the window. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Americans in Paris Aug 17, 2009
Inglourious Basterds is a hundred and fifty-two minutes long, but Tarantino s fans will wait for the director s cut, which no doubt shows Shirley Temple arriving at Treblinka with the Glenn Miller band and performing a special rendition of Baby Take a Bow, from the immortal 1934 movie of the same name, before she fetchingly leads the S.S. guards to the gas chamber. ILLUSTRATION: JOHN RITTER. (New Yorker)
'Ribbon Ladies' adorn her world Aug 9, 2009
A few are of young girls, including one resembling the actress Shirley Temple. Most of Stevens' Ribbon Ladies are displayed on the walls of the back hallway and utility room in her Ormond Beach home. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Treasure Hunters to dig in Montrose Jul 14, 2009
Dolls: Character dolls, German dolls, vintage Barbie, vintage G.I. Joe, Shirley Temple, etc. Trains: Lionel, American Flyer, Marklin, Hafner, train sets, accessories, individual cars, all gauge scales. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Now He's Home Jul 8, 2009
No child star has ever come out unscarred, cant think of one outside of Shirley Temple who went on to have a ballanced, mature, adult life. But Michael could have done better. (Slate)
• Community news May 30, 2009
"Frost/Nixon", "Just Married", "Save the Last Dance", "Shirley Temple and Friends", "Taxi". Adult fiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Katy Perry Reveals 'Darker Side' In Racy Photo Spread May 29, 2009
"I definitely want to make a follow-up pop, fun record. I'm not looking to alienate my fans, but I can't be that grown-up Shirley Temple girl wearing the stupid strawberry in her hair all the time ... because I'd kill myself or someone else would for me," Perry laughed. "So I'm really excited to always be evolving, and changing; with my look, with my music it keeps me entertained as well. "[Boys] was like my 'dear diary' album, from when I was, like, 17 to 23," Perry added. "It was my... (VHI.com -- Music News)
1939, the Greatest Year Ever For Mo... May 7, 2009
Shirley Temple in arguably her best (and most beloved) role as The Little Princess. Her talents were never in finer form, and it's a moving melodrama with a sweetness. (Suite101.com)
How TV can reset during the recession May 4, 2009
But in tough times, we've always looked for entertainment that reflects what we're going through even if the reflection, like those old Shirley Temple movies, is meant to distract us. The fare doesn't have to be escapist, and the fun doesn't have to be mindless. (USA Today -- Life)
'Boyle is not a very good singer and everybody should calm down'... Apr 18, 2009
" Bud Kiebler said: Not many monuments to a critic are there? Sounds like you are jealous. You really don't have a clue why she is so popular do you? Think I'll go out an buy her first CD just to piss you off. Bud, Franktown, Colorado, USA len said: i love tolkien. Jimmy Barret said: I made my living in music for thirty years. You don't have a CLUE what you're talking about. I can't say she will be a successful professional, but the two tunes I've heard (I Dreamed a Dream, and Cry Me a River)... (The Drudge Report)
Frankly, my dear, youll love Moonlight & Magnolias Apr 17, 2009
David O. Selznick, played by the Granite s own artistic director David Jepson, is the egotistical studio head who became famous for trying out every actress in Hollywood even Shirley Temple got a screen test for the delicious part of Scarlett O Hara. Now he s stuck with an expensive cast and what he thinks is a horrible script. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Miley not ready for fame Apr 7, 2009
"Later, I caught an appearance by Miley on Oprah. I was blown away. "I just thought, you know there is no way this girl shouldn't be ranked with Shirley Temple or Judy Garland. " AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2009 iafrica.com, a division of Primedia Online* - a Primedia company Reproduction without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.. (iAfrica.com)
Bitch and Famous Apr 2, 2009
Herwith, the words of director Peter Chelsom, on his first sighting of Cyrus, when she made an 'Oprah' appearance: "I was blown away. I just thought, you know there is no way this girl shouldn't be ranked with Shirley Temple or Judy Garland.". Only, one hopes, not in regards to Garland's whole drug-addled, early-death thing. (iAfrica.com)
Salem Lutheran Home news Apr 1, 2009
April 13 Immauuel of Harlan will have bingo at 3 p.m.; April 14 is music by Don and Mona Paul at 3:15 p.m.; April 15 is bingo by Immanuel of Kimballton at 3:10 p.m.; April 16 music by Sherry Hansen at 7 p.m.; April 18 is Abundant Life Outreach Team visits at 3 p.m.; April 20 Brayton Lutheran will have the Holiday Party at 3 p.m.; April 21 is music by the Goldenairs at 3:15 p.m.; April 22 is Catholic Mass at 10 a.m.; April 23 is Shirley Temple Day Video display and a noon treat; April 24 is... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
LETTER: Obama is anti-business and pro-government Mar 27, 2009
" I tell you, that man is a living prophet. And he cries more copiously than Shirley Temple. " ... And he cries more copiously than Shirley Temple. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Late Night With Barack Obama Mar 21, 2009
There, prior to some moments of Shirley Temple twinkling, an FDR stand-in drafts a Broadway producer into boosting the country's morale by serving as the secretary of amusement. Until life imitates art and some patriotic entertainment impresarioJudd Apatow. (Slate)
Hollywood pulling plug on hospital for its own Mar 7, 2009
Among those attending the opening ceremonies were Robert Young, Shirley Temple, Ronald Reagan and Hersholt, who is probably best known today as the namesake of a special Oscar recognizing charitable work most recently given to Jerry Lewis. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Royal treatment Feb 28, 2009
The Royal is where the Shirley Temple was invented, so it's no surprise that mixologist Joey Gottesman has created a special drink, the First Blush, just for the gala. The list of celebrities attending the event has been a fluid one. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra National City Superpops Series Friday/Saturday March 13/14 Concert Presents Downtown Diva Starring Petula Clark Feb 27, 2009
She is said to have performed in over 200 shows for the forces all over England before the age of nine and, by war's end, Petula Clark had become known as the British "Shirley Temple." Tony Hatch visited Petula in the early sixties in Paris. The result was a new song, Downtown. (PR Newswire)
Among Oscars' reruns, a few standout acts Feb 24, 2009
If a new depression needs a new Shirley Temple, Hollywood ought to consider Kim: Instead of tap-dancing with Bill Robinson, she could blog with Bill Gates. Agency: Crispin Porter & Bogusky, part of MDC Partners. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Elite dinner Feb 20, 2009
"Oh, a Shirley Temple! That's nice," Hackney said, without breaking stride. Those two will be fishing this Classic. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Little Rudy grows up Feb 20, 2009
Like Shirley Temple from a bygone area, Keshia Knight Pulliam captured America s collective awww. isn t she cute. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Movie Trailers Feb 12, 2009
Anna Paquin; Bright Eyes; Holly Hunter; Jodie Foster; Judy Garland; Keisha Castle Hughes; Mary Badham; Paper Moon; Patty Duke; Ryan O'Neil; Shirley Temple; Tatum O'Neil; taxi driver; The Exorcist; The Miracle Worker; The Piano; The Wizard of Oz; To Kill A Mockingbird; Whale Rider; abigail breslin; Best Supporting Actress; Linda Blair; Little Miss Sunshine; Mike Richards; Featured video. You need to upgrade your Flash Player This is replaced by the Flash content. (Variety)
Army Archerd Feb 10, 2009
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