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Fabulous Friday: *The Boys in the Band*
Scott Rudin got one of his most recent Tonys for the revival of *The Boys in the Band.* For the record, the guy has won 18 Tonys, the...
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ladiesvoices
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
CDA: Lamont Dozier
My brother Howard alerted me to the death of Lamont Dozier, who died the other day at the age of 81. I didn't know his name but certainly...
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ladiesvoices
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Diva/Mensch pair for Aug 10, 2022
EGOT #11 is Scott Rudin. He's been on the Naughty list for a few years - - it's easy to do a little shorthand and think of him as a...
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ladiesvoices
- 4 days ago
- 1 min
CDA: Olivia Newton-John
I got THREE alerts on this one, from Patrick, Dianna, and Stephanie. Patrick takes the prize, his was 12 minutes before Dianna. Patrick...
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ladiesvoices
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Fabulous Friday: W Goldberg, Oscars 1999
The African Queen! I know Billy Crystal is the gold standard for Oscar hosts in my generation, but I really loved Whoopi, too.
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ladiesvoices
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Diva/Mensch pair for August 3, 2022
EGOT #10 is Whoopi Goldberg. For the Diva I've chosen a scene from *Ghost* and for the Mensch a tap-dazzling number from *Thoroughly...
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ladiesvoices
- Aug 1
- 1 min
CDA: Carroll and Nichols
Two CDAs today. The great character actor Pat Carroll died at the age of 95. Her obits are all calling her the voice of Ursula the Sea...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Fabulous Friday: Nichols and May, dentist sketch
This is my favorite Nichols and May sketch. They are priceless.
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 28
- 1 min
CDA: Tony Dow
Wow, what a roller coaster - - did you follow this story? Tues July 26: It was announced on Facebook by "his representatives" on Tuesday...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Diva/Mensch pair for July 27, 2022
EGOT #9 is Mike Nichols. For my examples I've chosen one of my favorite moments in *The Graduate* and a lyrical scene from *Wit.* Diva:...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 26
- 1 min
CDA: Rafelson, Sorvino, Warner
Director Bob Rafelson died at the age of 89. He directed *The King of Marvin Gardens,* the 1981 remake of *The Postman Always Rings...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 22
- 1 min
Fabulous Friday: "Sweet Georgia Brown"
This is a scream. Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft (his wife, let's not forget) are so freaking adorable and hilarious.
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Diva/Mensch pair for July 20, 2022
EGOT #8 is Mel Brooks. Jeez it was a challenge to find a Mensch for Mel Brooks, that guy is a Diva all the time! Diva: *Mad About You*...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 16
- 1 min
CDA: Ivana Trump
Wow, this was major! Ivana Trump died the other day at the age of 73. She was the first wife of Donald Trump, mother of Donald Jr.,...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 15
- 1 min
Fabulous Friday: *Follies* at the Phil
As a tribute to EGOT #7, Jonathan Tunick, I give you this priceless documentary about *Follies* getting a semi-staged production at the...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 13
- 1 min
Diva/Mensch pair for July 13, 2022
EGOT #7 is a name you might not know, Jonathan Tunick. He's best known for being the orchestrator for most of Stephen Sondheim's...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 11
- 1 min
CDA: Sirico and Storch
Tony Sirico died the other day at the age of 79. He played one of the most distinctive members of the collective on *The Sopranos,*...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 9
- 1 min
CDA: James Caan
James Caan died the other day at the age of 82. His best movie is *The Godfather* but I think his best performance is in *Misery.* Kathy...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Fabulous Friday: Marvin Hamlisch
Here's a sweet bit from *American Masters* about Marvin Hamlisch. And I forgot to include his EGOT details on Wednesday. Courtesy of...
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ladiesvoices
- Jul 6
- 1 min
Diva/Mensch pair for July 6, 2022
EGOT #6 is Marvin Hamlisch. He and Richard Rodgers are the only two PEGOTs - - Hamlisch got the Pulitzer for *A Chorus Line,* Rodgers for...
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ladiesvoices
- 19 hours ago
- 1 min
Fabulous Friday: *The Boys in the Band*
Scott Rudin got one of his most recent Tonys for the revival of *The Boys in the Band.* For the record, the guy has won 18 Tonys, the...
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ladiesvoices
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
CDA: Lamont Dozier
My brother Howard alerted me to the death of Lamont Dozier, who died the other day at the age of 81. I didn't know his name but certainly...
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