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“But first and foremost, I remember mama”
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Feb 23, 2013
An actress won an Academy Award in 1948 for not saying a word. But the actress I feel like should have won, spoke with a Norwegian accent. Jane Wyman won the Academy Award for Best Actress for role as a deaf/mute in “Johnny Belinda.” Jane Wyman winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for Johnny read more
CMBA Fabulous Films of the 1940s Blogathon: So Proudly We Hail (1943)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Feb 17, 2013
Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, Veronica Lake Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard and Veronica Lake. The three very different Paramount Studios actresses are brought together to star in one of my favorite 1940s films, “So Proudly We Hail” (1943). The film follows a group of U.S. Army nurses- read more
In sickness and in health: Successful Hollywood marriages
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Feb 14, 2013
Last Valentine’s Day I reviewed the many unsuccessful relationships of actress Lana Turner. This Valentine’s Day, I wanted to look at some of the successful Hollywood relationships. As I started making my list of couples I was dumbfounded to find I had a list of over 60 long Hollywood m read more
Did that performance deserve an Oscar?: Luise Rainer in “The Great Ziegfeld” (1936)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Feb 8, 2013
This post is part of the 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon, hosted by Once Upon a Screen, Outspoken & Freckled and Paula’s Cinema Club. It runs Feb. 1 – Mar. 3, in conjunction with Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar. Occasionally you look at Academy Award winners, raise an eyebrow and read more
Actress beauty tip #28: Norma Shearer complexion
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 29, 2013
This is the twenty-eighth installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. Healthy, clear skin is something I struggle with on a daily basis. I’ve tried numerous products from exfoliates to acne cream. Norma Shearer, Mae Murray and Viola Dane in a 19 read more
Classic films in music videos: “Time is Running Out” by Muse
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 28, 2013
This is January’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s classic film references in music videos. The English alternative band Muse released the track “Time is Running Out” in the United Kingdom in 2003 and the United States in 2004. The single was from their third studio released album, read more
His father called him Dobe: Remembering Harry Carey, Jr.
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 26, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first month of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. This is the last of Comet’s read more
“How’d you get to be so cute”: Remembering Phyllis Thaxter
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 13, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Eyes twinkling and bright smil read more
The Butterscotch Voice: Remembering Tony Martin
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 9, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Tony Martin with wife of 60 ye read more
The original girl who couldn’t say no: Remembering Celeste Holm
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 8, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Celeste Holm as Ado Annie in & read more
“I wasn’t trying to set the world on fire”: Remembering Ernest Borgnine
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 6, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Ernest Borgnine in 1956 with h read more
Classics in the Carolinas: Remembering Andy Griffith
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 5, 2013
This post is a mix of remembering stars who died during 2012 and an addition to the Comet Over Hollywood mini-series, “Classics in the Carolinas”-which highlights classics movie related topics in North Carolina and South Carolina. Opie’s Candy Store, Mayberry Embroidery, Floyd’s read more
Our Polly Benedict: Remembering Ann Rutherford
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 3, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Ann Rutherford in 1940 At firs read more
My first celebrity crush: Remebering Davy Jones
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Jan 2, 2013
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Davy Jones Though I didn’t gro read more
My gift to you: More Hollywood Christmas photos
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Dec 25, 2012
As a reporter, sometimes you have to do things like work Christmas Day. So as I am here at work, I will entertain all of you good people with more classic Hollywood Christmas photos. Gloria Swanson Mary Martin in 1940 Louise Brooks, sort of matching her Christmas tree Jean Arthur and Lillian Roth f read more
Tyrone Power Santa: Merry Christmas from Comet
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Dec 25, 2012
A Christmas card from me to you. Screencapped from Summer Place by Me With some help from my coworkers at the Shelby Star, I recorded a Christmas Eve video for everyone. As my present to all of you, here is an anecdote I found from the official Tyrone Power page: King of 20th Century Fox. David Ni read more
“Merry Christmas, Mama”: Christmas scenes in non-Christmas films
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Dec 23, 2012
For me, it’s always a treat when there is a Christmas scene in a film that isn’t considered a holiday film. Not only is it because I’m a lover of Christmas, but usually something important or climatic happens during Christmas related scenes. Below are a few non-Christmas films with important holida read more
The years Margaret O’Brien ruined Christmas
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Dec 16, 2012
Though some people find 1940s child actress Margaret O’Brien cute and spunky, I think she is a nuisance. Particularly at Christmas time. 1940s child actress, Margaret O’Brien From attacking snowmen to nearly killing her pregnant mother, O’Brien can really put a damper on the Christmas season. read more
Classic Christmas Addiction
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Dec 11, 2012
Part of why I love Christmas is getting to watch my favorite classic holiday films such as “Christmas in Connecticut”, “White Christmas” and “Remember the Night.” But I also love looking at Christmas related photos with classic actors and actresses. Every day sin read more
Classic films in Music Videos: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Kenny G
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Dec 4, 2012
This is December’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s classic film references in music videos. Going with the Christmas season, is the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” played by Kenny G in 1997. Though I’m not a Kenny G fan, I have to admit this is a very heartwarming read more