PURRRRFECTLY DELECTABLE
Though I never have included her in any of my books, one of my favorite actresses of all-time is Miss Julie Newmar, the one and only Catwoman. I had the pleasure of speaking to her on the phone once and was in the audience when she returned to the stage reprising her Broadway role as Stupefyin’ Jones in Li’l Abner a few years ago in NYC. Click here, to read a very interesting article and interview with her.
TO GO WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE
In an unusual move, Paramount will be having a one day screening of the original two-part Star Trek episode “The Menagerie” along with a new documentary from creator Gene Roddenberry’s son in theatres across the nation on Nov. 13th. This is the award winning episode that combined the original pilot “The Cage” with Jeffrey Hunter with new scenes featuring William Shatner and crew. Starlet lovers are treated to Julie Parrish, Laurel Goodwin as Ensign Colt (pictured), as well as Susan Oliver as the beautiful Vina. For further details, click here.
Read what Julie and the very outspoken Laurel have to say about working on Star Trek in, respectively, Fantasy Femmes of Sixties Hollywood and Drive-in Dream Girls.
A BOND GIRL NO MORE
Sad to report that Film Fatale Lois Maxwell passed away last week. She is best known for playing the beloved role of the flirtatous Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies beginning with Dr. No (1962) and ending with A View to a Kill (1985). Cick here to read more.
GLAMOUR GIRLS OF SIXTIES HOLLYWOOD
The Glamour Girls arrived over the weekend and if I do say so myself the book turned out quite well. Love the eye-popping cover with glamorous Carol Wayne and the inside layout and design is great. My only qualms is that a few of the photos, including the two of Raquel Welch and Stella Stevens in the Introduction, came out dark for some reason. I have already voiced my concerns to McFarland. Otherwise I really like it.
Also out on the newstands is the current issue of Cinema Retro magazine featuring my article on Jean Hale co-star of the cool ’60s spy movie In Like Flint (1967) with James Coburn as suave secret agent Derek Flint. Visit the web site for more info and to read one of the best movie Blogs around.