May Repeats as Champion in 40th Governor’s Sale Aug 15, 2008
What was he thinking after the judge, Willard LeMaster, selected the 1,315-pound, caramel colored steer, Old Yeller. Oh my God. (Agri-View, WI)
(?) Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Leads a Democratic Group, Yet Nets Refuse to Name His Party Aug 12, 2008
The historian also told Acosta about the last time a member of a President's administration was arrested for contempt of Congress, which was in 1934, when a former member of the Hoover administration was arrested and detained temporarily in Washington's famous Willard Hotel ... ACOSTA: The last time Congress detained an administration official -- 1934, when a member of the Hoover administration was temporarily held in the Willard Hotel. (MediaResearch.org)
Apartment fire causes $200,000 in damage Aug 11, 2008
When the fire started, neighbors thought Danielle Willard and her 2-year old daughter were inside, so they tried to help, as any Good Samaritan would ... I wasn t even home, says Willard ... Firefighters say it took about 15 minutes to control the blaze, and although nobody was injured, the rebuilding process now begins for Willard, who lost everything. (FOX 11, AZ)
Movie: X: The Man with the X-Ray Ey... Aug 8, 2008
Willard Benson), Don Rickles (Crane, Carnival Barker), Morris Ankrum (Mr. Bowhead) and John Dierkes (Preacher). (Suite101.com)
The Weisstronauts Aug 5, 2008
Pete Weiss has put his stamp on a couple of dozen memorable albums from New England's best bands as a producer and sideman, from the Willard Grant Conspiracy and Charlie Chesterman to the Upper Crust. Given his track record, it might be easy to overlook Weiss's own music. (Boston Globe)
Police log: July 22-28 Jul 31, 2008
Suspicious activity reported on Willard Lane at 2:02 a.m.. Field interrogation conducted after suspicious activity observed on Norman Street at 2:19 a.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Creating a bond that lasts: Fresh Air brings city girl to Hamilton home Jul 31, 2008
The Fresh Air Fund got its start in 1877, when Pennsylvania minister Rev. Willard Parsons encouraged congregation members to host needy children, providing a country respite from the city heat. According to the group s Web site, www. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
'Heroes' Star Larter Bowled Over By Bollywood Jul 30, 2008
"I didn't know anything about Bollywood before I did the movie, but (writer-director) Willard Carroll sat down and gave me an education on it," Larter recalled in a recent @ The Movies interview for the film, new on DVD (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment) this week ... "It came at a time when I wasn't working that much -- it meant so much for Willard Carroll to put me as a lead in his movie," Larter said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Crumbling Walk of Fame set for face lift Jul 26, 2008
The damaged star of Willard Waterman on Hollywood's Walk of Fame earned an F grade, meaning it's a tripping hazard for pedestrians ... That was the name of the lead character played by actor Willard Waterman in the hit 1950s radio comedy "The Great Gildersleeve.". (Boston Globe)
* [FILM REVIEW] The last robot standing Jul 25, 2008
STARRING: Ben Burtt (WALL-E), Elissa Knight (EVE), Jeff Garlin (Captain), Fred Willard (Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO), MacInTalk (AUTO), John Ratzenberger (John), Kathy Najimy (Mary), Sigourney Weaver (Ships computer). RUNNING TIME: 98 MINUTES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
This isn't funny-like-a-clown funny Jul 25, 2008
I do, however, remember big hits from Lemke, Lonnie, Justice, Devereaux, Polonia, and even a big Sac-Fly from Jerry Willard. That doesn t mean Fred didn t come up big. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
On the eve of another Creative Media Award Jul 25, 2008
The tale of this lovable robot with his expressive eyes, features the voice talents of Fred Willard (Transformers: Animated, Kim Possible, Stargate SG1), Jeff Garlin (Austin Powers: The Spy who Shagged Me; Blade Runner), and Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Aliens, Gorillas in the Mist). The robot, which gets its name from its job class (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class), is a trash compactor on wheels that is tasked with cleaning up the rubbish dump that the Earth has been turned into by its... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Table Talk blog Jul 24, 2008
Wild child Nicolas Bour is breaking my heart and leaving his post as executive chef of the Farmhouse at Serenbe to go to the Willard Intercontinental in Washington, D.C. as executive chef. Bour has been looking for a great fit for himself since Iris closed, so let s hope this will be what he s looking for. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"ERNIE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY" Jul 20, 2008
"The Black Hole." "Ice Station Zebra." "Willard." Borgnine was never picky, but he wasn't boring, either. His anecdotes are gleefully self-deprecating. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Compares offshore drilling to invasion of Iraq... Jul 20, 2008
Ben Smith's Blog: Gore compares offshore drilling to invasion of Iraq - Politico. The engines of distraction and the great concentrated power of communication that you ve seen turned on this issue or that issue is already hard at work," he says. "They will say we can t switch away from oil. (The Drudge Report)
News : Wabeno Steam Up Days celebrates 22nd year Jul 19, 2008
Ray Ehlinger is the president, Willard the vice president, and Paul the treasurer and one of the engineers of the G.W. Jones steam engine that he started and drove over the grounds about once an hour on Saturday ... Willard Maas from Ogdenburg, Wisconsin, near Waupaca, displayed some of his "hit and miss," putt-putt-miss-putt engines, but he owned 96 total ... Willard Ehlinger said, "We increased the grounds to make a bigger exhibit area. We moved the CC building to provide some space.". (Forest Republican, WI)
Mini Movie Reviews Jul 18, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Downtown apartments: Supply hasn't caught up with demand Jul 14, 2008
When Willard Garvey decided to put apartments in the old tower downtown a decade ago, he didn't waste time on a market study. He figured he had nothing to lose. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Worth the risk? Debate on offshore drilling heats up Jul 14, 2008
Willard Green, past president of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, says Democrats "are suggesting that there's a great big lake of oil under that acreage, and all the companies have to do is dig a hole down and produce it.". Much of it, he says, lacks enough oil to make drilling economical. (USA Today -- Money)
George Jonas on the Stephen Truscott case: Why it's always safest ... Jul 13, 2008
This is most evident from the records in my custody of Ottawa mathematicians and associates, 1958-2008, and are summarized in a file*still in current due process, in which the performance of Roy McMurtry as both Attorney General and Chief Ontario Justice is exposed as twenty-six year chronic delinquent in comparison with Howard Hampton and Willard Estey in those respective offices, and others in others. Selected milestones: 1963:Glassco Commission, concealing a corrupt police officer and the... (National Post)
CMT Presents 'Larry the Cable Guy's Star Studded Christmas Extravaganza' Jul 13, 2008
Larry, whose inaugural Christmas Spectacular special aired last year on VH1, will host a lineup of guest stars including superstar Toby Keith, comedian Lewis Black, Fred Willard, ventriloquist Terry Fator, comedienne Victoria Jackson, and entertainer Tony Orlando. In addition to comedy and sketches, the special will include musical performances from artists including Montgomery Gentry, and others to be announced. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Moviegoer gets 'disgusting' extra scare for $9 ticket Jul 6, 2008
At this point, of course, movie buffs would point out that it was a good thing she wasn't watching the old rat horror flick "Willard.". Yet Hines said no matter the movie, the experience is creepy. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Missing coroner found dead in motel Jul 6, 2008
Sgt. Willard Reardon of the Richmond Police Department says the body of 45-year-old David W. Jacobs of Winchester was found shortly before 1 p.m. EDT Friday. Reardon says police found prescription drugs in the room and believe Jacobs took his own life. (WKRC.com, OH)
‘WALLE' is charming and entertaining for all ages Jul 5, 2008
If I have one complaint and I do it is PIXAR's decision to use Willard Scott (in real life human form) in the film. Scott appears in presidential from on a video transmission with instructions for future humans and he is completely out of place and unnecessary. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Merritt upsets Wariner at Olympic trials Jul 5, 2008
In the women's steeplechase, Anna Willard set an American record, finishing the 3,000-meter race in 9 minutes, 27. 59 seconds. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Council okays tattoo business in Lemoore Jul 5, 2008
Council member Willard Rodarmel was also concerned high school students might concentrate around the studio, which is located near Rocky's Donut Shop. Many high school students meet there during lunch break while school is in regular session. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Martin Sheen interview and the Ten Best Cars for families Jul 5, 2008
wrote on Jul 3, 2008 11:16 AM:" Sheen is excellent in so many films: he's 'Dobbs' in Mike Nichols' very personalized but 'appropriate' film of Heller's great now emblematic anti-war novel 'Catch 22; his 'Captain Willard' in 'Apocalypse Now' hasn't a false move and is the perfect narrator and vehicle for the audience's journey to the 'heart of darkness' that was Vietnam. And a role he's given little notice really, as General Robert E. Lee in the Turner Network production of 'Gettysburg' (July 1-3... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
For now, this Boston-bred comic finds his laughs in LA Jul 4, 2008
His improv training helped Delaney think on his feet and helped him define his stand-up (he describes himself as a young Fred Willard). He likes to play the alternative rooms like the UCB Theatre or Largo and the less traditional comic community those rooms foster, but Delaney says the competition in LA means a comedian has to be funny everywhere. (Boston Globe)
Bozo the Clown's Larry Harmon dead at 83 Jul 4, 2008
Willard Scott, who went on to appear as the weatherman on NBC's' weekday morning program "Today," was one of those recruited by Harmon. For a time, Harmon also ran a large animation studio in Hollywood, producing cartoons based on comedians Laurel and Hardy, as well as the characters Popeye and Mr. Magoo. (Reuters)
A savvy sci-fi Pixar comedy Jul 4, 2008
There's a running gag - ancient video of the "President" (Fred Willard) reassures people that things are fine and that we should "stay the course." The big message, "forget that, we need to clean up our mess," won't be lost on even the youngest "WALL-E" viewers. The idea that an ancient Hollywood musical, with its love duets and foot-tapping dance numbers, would be the thing that awakens emotions in both humans and robots, is pure genius. (Juneau Empire)
Willard sets U.S. steeplechase record Jul 4, 2008
com - Willard sets US record in 3,000m steeplechase ... Willard sets US record in 3,000m steeplechase ... (AP) -- Anna Willard has set an American record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. (MSNBC)
Up close with Angelina Jolie: Actress sets herself apart from other leading ladies with variety of roles Jul 3, 2008
"It's a work ethic born of a blue-collar upbringing in West Philadelphia, where dad Willard ran a refrigeration company and mom Caroline was a member of the school board. He considered applying to MIT for a career in engineering before opting for entertainment.But he credits his first girlfriend for the drive for fame. After learning she cheated on him, Smith vowed he'd never again let someone make him feel inadequate."When I was doing "Ali," I realized that he kept saying, "I'm the greatest,... (Carroll County Times, MD)
'WALL-E' turns animation on its head Jul 2, 2008
Now, it's surprising to see a flesh-and-blood Fred Willard, seen in video footage from centuries before, when the world was just beginning to die out. Willard, known for Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, says he's proud to be a live-action trailblazer, the first in a Pixar film. (USA Today)
'WALL-E' Outshines 'Wanted' For Box-Office #1 Debut Jul 1, 2008
The tale of a Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class robot in the year 2700 that may just hold the key to Earth's future, the film features the vocal talents of Ben Burtt, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, Fred Willard and Pixar veteran John Ratzenberger. According to $51. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'WALL-E' review: Do 4-year-olds like masterpieces too? Jun 30, 2008
VOICES OF Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Sigourney Weaver ... Fred Willard is the president and we see via leftover TV screens how too much trash forced the human population onto a giant spaceship called Axiom. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Review: 'Wall-E' is a classic Jun 29, 2008
Electronic billboards still plug defunct products and bring us up to speed handily: Having polluted the planet with more waste than it could handle, globo-corporation Buy N Large evacuated its customers on a five-year space cruise ("The final fun-tier," promises the president, played by Fred Willard), leaving the robots to clean up the mess. Only their calculations were a little off. (CNN -- International)
Kelly and Alpha bid adieu to B98.5 Jun 28, 2008
Radio will NEVER be in atlanta what it was in the 70s and early 80s the old 96 Rock days with Mark McCain, Kaedy, and Willard, among others, was the best good music, intelligent DJ s (about music at least, which is WHY i listen(ed) to FM radio and fun folks. Once 96 let them go, things started on a downhill slide then along came DAVE (barf) and then the River (which is at least tolerable) no, Atlanta doesn t have much to offer anymore, indeed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Voice' of WALL-E: Robot sounds toddler-inspired Jun 28, 2008
From left, cast members Ben Burtt, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Garlin, Kathy Najimy, Elissa Knight, Fred Willard and John Ratzenberger pose behind robot "WALL-E" at the world premiere of the animated film "WALL-E" in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello). (Florida Times-Union)
WALL.E Review Jun 27, 2008
While the film does feature some actual humans, most notably Fred Willard as corporate mouthpiece Shelby Forthright, the characters that interact with WALL E and his fellow robots are doughy, overweight CGI blobs that represent 700-plus years of laziness. Aboard the space cruisers, humans are literally waited on hand and foot, consuming the maximum possible calorie intake through the easiest and quickest possible ways, and essentially destroying anything resembling muscle mass, much less the... (IGN FilmForce)
'WALL-E' is out of this world Jun 27, 2008
"WALL-E" is an assault on much that we hold dear: our throwaway lifestyle, the belief that high-tech narcosis is our just reward, our corporations and politics (Fred Willard appears in ancient video footage as BnL's "global CEO," vainly urging us to "stay the course"). The mirror it holds up is not a flattering one. (Boston Globe)
Movie: American Graffiti (1973) Jun 27, 2008
American Graffiti was written for the screen by George Lucas and the husband/wife team of Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz. Directing the film was 29-year-old George Lucas in his pre-Star Wars days. (Suite101.com)
'Hancock' star Will Smith has found the magic formula Jun 27, 2008
It's a work ethic born of a blue-collar upbringing in West Philadelphia, where dad Willard ran a refrigeration company and mom Caroline was a member of the school board. He considered applying to MIT for a career in engineering before opting for entertainment. (USA Today -- Life)
Stars Thrilled To Be Aboard 'WALL·E' Jun 27, 2008
Disney-Pixar ImageWALL;E stars John Ratzenberger and Fred Willard ... Ratzenberger, Willard Featured In Latest Pixar Film ... "'WALL;E' Wins Over Willard A master of improvisational comedy, Fred Willard is arguably one of the funniest persons on the planet, but what he does to the earth mother as the corporate behemoth Shelby Forthright in "WALL;E" is no laughing matter.As the head of the monopolizing conglomerate Buy N Large in the film, Willard's Forthright is unique to a Pixar film because... (Click2Houston, TX)
'WALL-E' is a stirring adventure Jun 27, 2008
Fred Willard ("Best in Show") has several deliciously daffy appearances as the onetime boss of the Buy-N-Large Corp., a colossal conglomerate that turned the planet into a junkyard. Without sledgehammering the point, the film offers a tart critique of our overreliance on technology to amuse, connect and provide for us. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The lovable 'loneliest guy in the world' Jun 27, 2008
Voice contributors include Sigourney Weaver, Fred Willard, Pixar regular John Ratzenberger and "Star Wars" sound designer and R2-D2 voice Ben Burtt. And it's written and directed by Andrew Stanton, who co-wrote the "Toy Story" movies and directed "Finding Nemo.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
"WALL-E" Jun 27, 2008
"WALL-E" also takes on corporate greed and political corruption: The president of the multinational megacorporation that's largely responsible for the demise of humankind is also the president of the whole world, and he's played by Fred Willard, who appears as a hologram spreading false optimism and lies. But "WALL-E" ultimately backs away from both its romanticism and its bitterness; its ending feels like a tacked-on remnant of manufactured hope and goodwill. (Salon)
NBCOlympics.com: Women's track trials preview Jun 26, 2008
Anna Willard, and promise to push Barringer if she runs slower than record pace. AJ MAST/Getty Images Shalane Flanagan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'WALL-E,' 4.5 stars Jun 26, 2008
Cast: Voices of Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Ben Burtt, Sigourney Weaver. Rating: G.. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Entertainment guide Jun 26, 2008
ART OF THE LAND: JOHN WILLARD RAUGHT AND THE CONTINUING NEPA LANDSCAPE TRADITION: through Sept. 1, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street. MINING THE LANDSCAPE: STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL ART: through Sept. 1, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street. (Scranton Times, PA)
Review: 'WALL-E' plugs into human emotion Jun 26, 2008
The space way station a blend of giant mall and sterile vacation land is the brainchild of corporate titan Shelby Forthright (a perfectly cast Fred Willard). The plucky WALL E embarks on an exciting and emotional space odyssey around the galaxy. (USA Today -- Life)
Review: Robot romance `Wall-e' has heart of gold Jun 26, 2008
Fred Willard, the only live-action human, plays the film's CEO with typically humorous buffoonery - perhaps that's intended to make the message more palatable. You could busy your brain which such complex thoughts. (New York Post)
Preachy 'WALL-E' is no thrill ride Jun 26, 2008
Voice cast: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard. Family call: Could bore kids. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
'Wall-E': Environmental Cautionary Tale Or Just A Robot Love Story? Jun 26, 2008
Pixar film has strong message, say voice actors Kathy Najimy and Fred Willard, but writer/director denies 'agenda ... "It absolutely is a cautionary tale," said Fred Willard, who appears in the film as the CEO of the insidious Buy n Large, the company seemingly most responsible for Earth's sorry state ... But at the end of the day, not putting the environmental message front and center is a good thing, Najimy and Willard said, because the message is front and center in the movie and it's the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Weekend Entertainment Guide with video Jun 21, 2008
ART OF THE LAND: JOHN WILLARD RAUGHT AND THE CONTINUING NEPA LANDSCAPE TRADITION: today through Sept. 1, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street. MINING THE LANDSCAPE: STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL ART: today through Sept. 1, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street. (Scranton Times, PA)
Rangers revisit Washington, DC roots Jun 20, 2008
" Kuhn tried to save D.C. by finding local ownership, but couldn't find anybody. Bob Hope was on his list. The legendary comedian 00002235 had tried to buy the Senators in 1968, but lost out to Short. Now, he was no longer interested. Kuhn tried the hotel magnate Willard Marriott, and Sonny Werblin, the New York Jets' owner who signed Joe Namath. Both said "No. " National corporations like General Motors, Ford, ABC, NBC, Philip Morris and Coca-Cola also weren't interested. A supermarket guy and... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Acton police logs Jun 13, 2008
At 0:24 a.m. officers responded to a report of two males smoking marijuana in the woods off of Simon Willard Road ... At 6:54 p.m. a caller reported that her daughter had been bitten by a cat on Simon Willard Road. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Military: Navy claims court rulings hurt sonar proficiency Jun 11, 2008
Robert Willard, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, said in an interview that court-imposed marine mammal protections were hurting training to the point he's concerned about readiness ... Willard said sailors were learning artificial tactics they wouldn't use in the real world ... Translate that into the Western Pacific or into the Middle East, where quiet diesel-powered submarines exist in large numbers, and we're potentially in trouble, Willard said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
AA state convention Jun 7, 2008
7:30 p.m.: Voice of the Convention' Willard M.; AA speaker Scott L. of Nashville ... 7:30 p.m.: Voice of the Convention' Willard M.; Sobriety Countdown with AA Speaker Jack C. of Hagerstown, Md. (Odessa American, TX)
First Look at Pixar's 'WALL-E' Jun 5, 2008
In the past the world became dominated by the technology corporation Buy N Large, led by a CEO played by Fred Willard. Little has survived intact, except Twinkies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
West Virginians aren't laughing at Cheney remark Jun 3, 2008
If you will recall a Johnson cabinet member(Agriculture, Willard Wertz) saying something to the effect that the only things blacks need in winter are a pair of shoes and a warm place to take a dump. By S. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Rudd cops heat over hired help May 28, 2008
Mr Rudd was booked into a suite at the four-star Willard Intercontinental in Washington for three nights as part of his 18-day overseas trip in March and April ... The Willard charged one night's accommodation as a cancellation fee, a Senate estimates committee heard. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 27, 2008
QUAKEWATCH (Fahys, Salt Lake Tribune) -- WILLARD, Utah: State and federal teams study the soil for signs of when and how bad the "big one" will be when the Wasatch Fault, which last shifted 800 years ago, again heaves. 500. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 24, 2008
The Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was penned by Lawrence Kasdan ( The Big Chill) whose unavailability for the sequel, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) led Lucas back to Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz (who'd written American Graffiti for him). The official writing credit for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) went to the late Jeffrey Boam, with some unofficial help from Chris Columbus (the Home Alone films) and playwright Tom Stoppard, who was paid a cool million for rewrites. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for May 18-24 May 18, 2008
In the premiere, Richard Belzer and Steve Schirripa scout for talent at New York auditions, while Fred Willard and Kathy Najimy check the comedy scene in Tempe, Ariz. Eventually, viewers will rule on who among the 12 finalists becomes the winner (with a $250,000 grand prize). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'That was not my husband' Stafford woman says severe PTSD led her Marine husband to kill his brother and himself after a police chase. May 17, 2008
Pinal County Sheriff's spokesman Mike Minter said no motive has been established for why Travis N. "T-Bo" Twiggs, 36, killed his 38-year-old brother Willard J. "Will" Twiggs and then himself on Wednesday. Nor is it known why both brothers earlier in the week may have tried to commit suicide by attempting to drive their car into the Grand Canyon. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
