Andy Gibb was one of the biggest pop stars of the disco era. His first three singles - "I Just Want To Be Your Everything," "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water," and "Shadow Dancing" - reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 during 1977-78, and he became a fixture on television specials, appearing alongside legends such as Bob Hope, George Burns, and Dean Martin. In 1981 he became the co-host of the iconic Solid Gold television series, and a year later he starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Broadway. But despite his enormous success, he battled with insecurity, depression, and substance abuse, causing his career to flounder and leaving him bankrupt by 1987. By then, he seemed ready to start anew and launch a comeback, but he died suddenly in 1988, five days after his thirtieth birthday.Despite the tragic brevity of his career and life, Andy Gibb still has a strong fan base around the world, but his story has never been told - until now. Arrow Through the Heart: The Biography of Andy Gibb draws upon extensive research, rare archival interviews with Andy Gibb and members of his family, and interviews conducted by the author with nearly fifty of Andy's friends and associates to examine the life and career of this beloved pop idol.
In 1937, it seemed as if Cary Grant had it all: the fame and fortune of being a leading man for one of Hollywood's biggest studios, with a life of luxury that was a world away from the hardship and misery he knew growing up in Bristol, England.But all that glitters is not gold. Grant felt that he had no say in the development of his own career, and he was seeing signs that the studio was losing interest in him--other than to just be a handsome face. He yearned for better roles to prove himself as an actor.And so, he did the inconceivable. He left the safety of his studio and struck out on his own as a freelance actor. Over the next four years, against tremendous odds and formidable opposition, he guided his own destiny.As amazing as the story of Archie Leach forging a new life for himself as Cary Grant is, the tale of these four crucible years, 1937 to 1940, is equally as important. For it was during these years that Cary Grant became more than a movie star. He became a timeless icon.
It's Me Billy: Black Christmas Revisited is a brand-new definitive book chronicling the making of Bob Clark's seminal 1974 Christmas slasher film. which is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary while still being acclaimed by critics around the world as well as loved by a cult fanbase. Featuring interviews with both cast and crew of the ground-breaking original film, as well as delving into the making of the film and an exploration of its themes and characters, It's Me Billy brings you the ultimate behind the scenes account of both the 1974 classic, as well as the remakes and spin offs that have all continued the legacy of the infamous "Billy." It's Me Billy is the ultimate resource for fans of Bob Clark's influential horror film & its extraordinary legacy.
Ed Wood, Jr. was much more than a character played by Johnny Depp in the Oscar winning bio-pic Ed Wood ... nor was he the "Worst Director of All Time" as declared in 1980 by the Medved brothers in their Golden Turkey Awards book ... Ed was a prolific writer, both adult novels, over 50 known titles ... but a writer of short fiction and what were called "articles" for noted L.A. Publisher Bernie Bloom. 60 of Ed's short stories are compiled in "Angora Fever" published by Bear Manor, and now we have nearly 80 "articles" or essays Ed produced, not exactly "fiction" but most the product of Ed's fevered mind driven by deadlines and alcohol. When The Topic Is Sex, is the largest collection of these to ever see the light of day. Compiled, edited and with a foreword by a close friend of Ed's widow, Kathy, Bob Blackburn. With an introduction by noted pop-culture author Bill Shute. This is a rare look at one of history's most misunderstood figures. Enjoy! Cover illustration by Evan Quiring, colorist Diego Vazquez.¿
Since his death in 1969, Boris Karloff has remained one of Hollywood's most famous performers, having shot to fame and entering film history as the Monster in Frankenstein, the 1931 Universal classic. He is still revered for his commitment to the craft of acting, his personal warmth, his professionalism, and performances in all phases of show business in a career lasting five decades. This biography is the result of years of interviews and extensive research, and examines Karloff the person, as well as the actor. His work in movies, radio, television, and the theater is explored in depth, and highlighted by those who knew and worked with him in all stages, as well as personal friends. Among those honoring Karloff, whose lives he made a difference in, are actors Julie Harris, Eli Wallach, Teresa Wright, Tom Bosley, Chita Rivera, Christopher Lee, Susan Strasberg, and Roddy MacDowall, directors Peter Bogdanovich, George Schaefer, and Robert Wise to authors Robert Anderson, Robert Bloch, and Ray Bradbury. With the support of the Karloff family, Gordon Shriver honors the life and career of this much-loved and respected performer. About the AuthorA native of Ridgewood, New Jersey, Gordon Shriver's interest in Boris Karloff has spanned close to fifty years. He received his B.A. degree in broadcasting at San Francisco State University, and went on to work as an anchorman, reporter, and producer for both commercial and public radio stations. He is also an artists' model and stage actor, and has written for such genre magazines as Cult Movies and Famous Monsters of Filmland. Karloff in Twilight, a one-man show he wrote and performed in, was staged in 2011. He lives in Norcross, Georgia.
This is the Hardback edition. RAISED EYEBROWS: My Years Inside Groucho's House is the bittersweet story of the last years in the life of Groucho Marx, told by a young Marx Brothers fan who was fortunate enough to work for Groucho as his personal secretary and archivist, right inside Marx's Beverly Hills home. In addition to getting to know his hero, the author was able to spend quality time with Zeppo, Gummo, Mae West, George Burns, Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, S.J. Perelman, Steve Allen, and scores of other luminaries of stage, screen, TV and literature. The downside of this dream-come-true was getting close to his idol as the curtain was coming down, and dealing with Erin Fleming - the mercurial woman in charge of Groucho's personal and professional life. Filled with never-before-seen photos and anecdotes, with an introduction by Dick Cavett.The author has written a new Afterword for this edition, detailing events and experiences that have taken place in the 15 years since the book was originally published, and there is a terrific new cover drawing by artist extraordinaire, Drew Friedman."A real page-turner that is by turns startling, shocking and as engrossing as a good novel. What a splendid book it is." - DICK CAVETT¿¿"It's one of the best books about a show-business icon I've ever read…It makes Groucho live so much more than the conventional bios."¿ - WOODY ALLEN¿"Raised Eyebrows is an intimate account of one of our national treasures - Groucho Marx. It's written by a young man who was fortunate enough to live with and work for Groucho, and if he doesn't know what he's talking about, who would? It has a unique insider's ¿point of view and is a fascinating study of a man who was one of the kings of comedy." ¿- JACK LEMMON"In this delightful report, Mr. Stoliar brings the real Groucho alive with wit, tears and all."¿ - STEVE ALLEN
THE BOOK THAT INSIDERS ARE ENJOYING.TV INSIDE-OUTREAD EXCERPTS FROM THEIR INTRODUCTIONS HOSTS...Bob Eubanks: On The Newlywed Game I asked a woman, "What's the one thing your husband wouldn't want you to talk about?" She spilled the beans that her husband and cousin were going to kill their uncle for the insurance money! Then, the husband told the same story! They matched and got the points!! Randy's TV INSIDE-OUT documents some of the most unpredictable and shocking moments that played out in front of and behind live TV cameras. Wink Martindale: On my first radio job I played a Pabst Beer commercial transcription at 78 RPM instead of 33-1/3 RPM. With the microphone open I yelled, "God dammit! What the shit's gonna' happen next?!" I thought I'd just ended my career in broadcasting. When the phone rang with a complaint I played dumb and said, "I'll notify the announcer!" In TV INSIDE-OUT Randy has captured the business as it really is, warts and all! Marc Summers: NBC turned me down to play on their Scrabble "favorite game show hosts week." But on the next phone call I heard "I have good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?" I guess I picked correctly. My next stop was my first network gig: sub-hosting that Scrabble game show hosts week! Those of us who have been in the TV biz for years have a boatload of these stories. Somehow, Randy West knows a ton of them! George Gray: I've known Randy West for long enough that it would make me sound really old, and I've even had the pleasure of working with him on multiple occasions over the years. Now he's written a behind-the-scenes book about the industry, TV INSIDE-OUT. Just remember, if you read anything about me in it, he probably made it up-unless it makes me look good, then he's totally telling the truth! COMEDIANS...Bill Kirchenbauer: Stepping in front of the cameras as a comedian is wildly unpredictable. Who could guess John Davidson would suddenly decide to heckle me by reading my jokes from my personal cue cards to the audience? How about Tonight Show guest host Bill Cosby repeatedly telling the audience that I was mispronouncing my own name? I got the last laugh calling him "Mr. cos-BEE!" If you have a weak heart, don't read Randy's TV INSIDE-OUT!
THE BOOK THAT INSIDERS ARE ENJOYING.TV INSIDE-OUTREAD EXCERPTS FROM THEIR INTRODUCTIONS HOSTS...Bob Eubanks: On The Newlywed Game I asked a woman, "What's the one thing your husband wouldn't want you to talk about?" She spilled the beans that her husband and cousin were going to kill their uncle for the insurance money! Then, the husband told the same story! They matched and got the points!! Randy's TV INSIDE-OUT documents some of the most unpredictable and shocking moments that played out in front of and behind live TV cameras. Wink Martindale: On my first radio job I played a Pabst Beer commercial transcription at 78 RPM instead of 33-1/3 RPM. With the microphone open I yelled, "God dammit! What the shit's gonna' happen next?!" I thought I'd just ended my career in broadcasting. When the phone rang with a complaint I played dumb and said, "I'll notify the announcer!" In TV INSIDE-OUT Randy has captured the business as it really is, warts and all! Marc Summers: NBC turned me down to play on their Scrabble "favorite game show hosts week." But on the next phone call I heard "I have good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?" I guess I picked correctly. My next stop was my first network gig: sub-hosting that Scrabble game show hosts week! Those of us who have been in the TV biz for years have a boatload of these stories. Somehow, Randy West knows a ton of them! George Gray: I've known Randy West for long enough that it would make me sound really old, and I've even had the pleasure of working with him on multiple occasions over the years. Now he's written a behind-the-scenes book about the industry, TV INSIDE-OUT. Just remember, if you read anything about me in it, he probably made it up-unless it makes me look good, then he's totally telling the truth! COMEDIANS...Bill Kirchenbauer: Stepping in front of the cameras as a comedian is wildly unpredictable. Who could guess John Davidson would suddenly decide to heckle me by reading my jokes from my personal cue cards to the audience? How about Tonight Show guest host Bill Cosby repeatedly telling the audience that I was mispronouncing my own name? I got the last laugh calling him "Mr. cos-BEE!" If you have a weak heart, don't read Randy's TV INSIDE-OUT!
ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING SYNDICATED SHOWS IN TELEVISION HISTORY...Created by Fr. Ellwood Kieser, known as the "Hollywood Priest," INSIGHT brought together some of the best television writers, directors, and actors of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Together, they produced a memorable, Emmy-winning series that dealt with the moral implications of contemporary issues and broke new ground in religious broadcasting. Here's what television critics of that era had to say: "Drama straight off the front page...superbly played...sensitively directed." - Jack Gould, New York Times"Very funny and savagely pointed, imaginative, provocative, and entertaining." - Charles Champlin, Los Angeles Times"Some of the best experimental drama on television." - James Bacon, Los Angeles Herald Examiner"Extraordinary...well produced, well directed, well acted, well written." - Cleveland Amory, TV Guide"The most successful religious oriented television series in the history of the tube." - Vern Scott, St. Louis Post Dispatch Now, there is a book that provides insight on INSIGHT! Here you'll find background on the show's inspiration and development, as well as a compendium of information about all surviving episodes-a treasure trove for fans and television enthusiasts alike.Rev. Mark Villano, a native of New Haven, CT, holds an MDiv Degree from the Catholic University of America, and an MFA from the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. He has served in campus ministry at schools across the country, including the University of Texas, Ohio State University, UCLA, and Yale. He has taught courses in religion, philosophy, art history, and popular culture, and maintains a strong interest in film and media studies.
I enjoyed Flirting with Fame because Dan is so open and honest about his encounters with celebrities - some very funny, some odd and some even hard to believe - but all told from an 'everyman's' point of view. He quite often found himself in rather bizarre circumstances while interacting with famous people - like having a staring contest with Barbra Streisand, twice; or smoking a joint in silence with Jill Clayburgh in Central Park; or talking with Billy Crystal about Chinese food at Sid Caesar's funeral. Dan successfully encapsulates 50 years of 'celebrity close encounters' into this book, all while serving as a skillful narrator.- Dee Wallace, Actress, Teacher, Healer, Star of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
"I enjoyed Flirting With Fame because Dan is so open and honest about his encounters with celebrities - some very funny, some odd and some even hard to believe - but all told from an'everyman's' point of view. He quite often found himself in rather bizarre circumstances while interacting with famous people - like having a staring contest with Barbra Streisand, twice; or smoking a joint in silence with Jill Clayburgh in Central Park; or talking with Billy Crystal about Chinese food at Sid Caesar's funeral. Dan successfully encapsulates 50 years of 'celebrityclose encounters' into this book, all while serving as a skillful narrator." - Dee Wallace, Actress, Teacher, Healer, Star of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial About the AuthorBorn and raised in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Dan Harary has been working as an entertainment industry publicist in Hollywood for over 40 years. As the founder of The Asbury PR Agency in Beverly Hills, CA, Dan often found himself standing side-by-side with dozens of the 20th Century's most famous movie, TV, pop and rock music stars. As a teenager between 1972-74, Dan was the stage manager and lighting director for The Sunshine Inn, where Bruce Springsteen began his career. After graduating from Boston University's School of Communications, Dan's career path included in-house positions with Columbia Pictures, the American Film Institute, the Playboy Channel, Columbia Pictures Television, and two of Hollywood's most prominent entertainment PR agencies. Dan launched his own Asbury PR Agency in 1996. The father of two adult children, Dan lives in Beverly Hills, California.
ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING SYNDICATED SHOWS IN TELEVISION HISTORY...Created by Fr. Ellwood Kieser, known as the "Hollywood Priest," INSIGHT brought together some of the best television writers, directors, and actors of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Together, they produced a memorable, Emmy-winning series that dealt with the moral implications of contemporary issues and broke new ground in religious broadcasting. Here's what television critics of that era had to say: "Drama straight off the front page...superbly played...sensitively directed." - Jack Gould, New York Times"Very funny and savagely pointed, imaginative, provocative, and entertaining." - Charles Champlin, Los Angeles Times"Some of the best experimental drama on television." - James Bacon, Los Angeles Herald Examiner"Extraordinary...well produced, well directed, well acted, well written." - Cleveland Amory, TV Guide"The most successful religious oriented television series in the history of the tube." - Vern Scott, St. Louis Post Dispatch Now, there is a book that provides insight on INSIGHT! Here you'll find background on the show's inspiration and development, as well as a compendium of information about all surviving episodes-a treasure trove for fans and television enthusiasts alike.Rev. Mark Villano, a native of New Haven, CT, holds an MDiv Degree from the Catholic University of America, and an MFA from the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. He has served in campus ministry at schools across the country, including the University of Texas, Ohio State University, UCLA, and Yale. He has taught courses in religion, philosophy, art history, and popular culture, and maintains a strong interest in film and media studies.
In 1973, The Exorcist shocked the world and became the most popular and successful horror film ever made.In 1977, Exorcist II: The Heretic shocked the world in a very different way...becoming a laughing stock.How did it happen? Why did a major motion picture studio entrust a man who hated The Exorcist with the job of making Exorcist II? Why did making the film almost KILL its director? What caused enraged audiences to riot and pull ticket booths out of the ground? Why was Exorcist II re-edited after its release and how can the multiple editions of the film be told apart? Is Exorcist II really one of the worst films ever made? Did it wreck the career of its headlining star? And what does the man who made The Exorcist think of the sequel that tried to "correct the damage" of his landmark film?The answers to these and many other questions are answered in the horrible and fascinating story of a film that has bedeviled horror movie fans for over 40 years...
In 1973, The Exorcist shocked the world and became the most popular and successful horror film ever made.In 1977, Exorcist II: The Heretic shocked the world in a very different way...becoming a laughing stock.How did it happen? Why did a major motion picture studio entrust a man who hated The Exorcist with the job of making Exorcist II? Why did making the film almost KILL its director? What caused enraged audiences to riot and pull ticket booths out of the ground? Why was Exorcist II re-edited after its release and how can the multiple editions of the film be told apart? Is Exorcist II really one of the worst films ever made? Did it wreck the career of its headlining star? And what does the man who made The Exorcist think of the sequel that tried to "correct the damage" of his landmark film?The answers to these and many other questions are answered in the horrible and fascinating story of a film that has bedeviled horror movie fans for over 40 years...
She had one of the most recognizable faces and voices in American media for over 40 years. In radio, television, and film, Virginia went largely uncredited for many of her legendary performances including "Norma Bates" from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho. In radio she was a favorite on classics like Dragnet, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, and Richard Diamond, Private Detective. On television she was a regular guest on shows such as Dragnet, Gunsmoke, and The Twilight Zone. In film she gave her most memorable performances in productions including Psycho, Operation Petticoat, and Spencer's Mountain. Read the incredible story behind the familiar face and voice that until now has never been told. Virginia's is a story of great tragedy, resilience, and perseverance far more compelling than that of any character she ever portrayed. Discover the great lady behind the hundreds of unforgettable characters she gave our world. Through the pages of this biography, I invite you to meet legendary actress Virginia Gregg.
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