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Beck/Smith Hollywood's 2009 Tacky Taste Awards
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all, and a big thank you to readers of this column who submitted candidates for this year's Tacky Taste Awards. From lofty heights to lowlifes, cheesy reality TV stars to the Nobel Prize Committee — 2009 marks …Read more.
Jesse Ventura: Governor to Mexico to 'Conspiracy Theory'/Louis van Amstel Chokes Up with Emotion Over Kelly' Osbourne's Journey
Former wrestler and Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura tells us politics has been the last thing on his mind in the past few years. He and his wife have been enjoying living the simple life in Mexico. "I haven't been doing anything in politics …Read more.
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DEAR STACY: I'm curious about Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs." Is he married? How did he get his job? A little background, please. — Hannah A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
DEAR HANNAH: The single, 47-year-old Rowe hails from Baltimore and now is …Read more.
Ray Romano Talks about What Drives Him/Mark Indelicato Keeping the Faith Despite 'Ugly Betty' Move
Production has just wrapped on the first 10 episodes of Ray Romano's new TNT "Men of a Certain Age" series. Now he waits anxiously for the Dec. 7 unveiling of his new baby to see whether audiences accept him in a dramedy far different from …Read more.
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Ask StacyDEAR STACY: I was watching the movie "Deuces Wild," which came out in 2002 with Stephen Dorff. I would like to know who sang the song "To Be Loved" in the scene where a guy is looking through the window at a girl who is disrobing. The song really caught my attention since the '50s was my time. Can you also let me know where I can find the song? — Maria, Inglewood, Calif. DEAR MARIA: The 1961 "To Be Loved (Forever)" is by the Pentagons, who are also known for their hit "I Wonder" of the same year. It's on the 1994 release "Golden Classics," available at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and elsewhere. DEAR STACY: How old is Michael Chiarello of The Food Network's "Easy Entertaining"? What's his background in food preparation? Every once in a while he has his daughter on the show, but I've never seen his wife. Is he divorced or what? — A.B., New York DEAR A.B.: The 45-year-old celebrity chef hails from Red Bluff in Central California, the son of parents who emigrated from Calabria, Italy. He is a graduate of New York's Culinary Institute of America and holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Florida International University. The cookbook author and Emmy-winning TV host has served as executive chef of numerous restaurants, including San Francisco's Caffe Museo and the Ajax Tavern in Aspen, in addition to his own famous Tra Vigne in California's Napa Valley. Now out of the restaurant business, he owns Napa's Chiarello Family Vineyards and winery. The father of three daughters from his first marriage (Margaux, 23, Giana, 15, and Felicia, 9), he wed present wife Eileen in 2004, and they welcomed son Aiden last year. DEAR STACY: The actress who plays the housekeeper on "Two and a Half Men" — please tell something about her. I'm sure I've seen her before. She is very good. — Danielle A., Cleveland DEAR DANIELLE: That's character actress Conchata Ferrell, who's been a staple of TV, film and theater for more than three decades, with credits including such films as "Network," "Edward Scissorhands" and "Erin Brockovich," and television shows including "L.A. Law," on which she played Susan Bloom. The 64-year-old Obie and Drama Desk-winning actress hails from Charleston, W. DEAR STACY: Whatever happened to Robert Lansing, who starred in "Twelve o'clock High"? He was a handsome cuss in his day! — Jamie C., Austin, Texas DEAR JAMIE: The actor, whose final role was that of Paul Blaisdell in the series "Kung Fu: the Legend Continues" in 1993-1994, died of lung cancer at age 66 in 1994. He's remembered by fans of the original "Star Trek" series as secret agent Gary Seven, by viewers of the vintage western series "Branded" as Gen. George Custer, and by "Twilight Zone" aficionados for playing the astronaut who falls for Mariette Hartley's character before being placed in suspended animation for a 40-year voyage in "The Long Morrow." DEAR STACY: Is the actor who plays Agrippa on "Rome" related to the actor who plays Patrick on "Men in Trees"? — Jenny A., Brooklyn, N.Y. DEAR JENNY: No. Irish actor Allen Leech of "Rome" is not related to Derek Richardson of "Men in Trees," who hails from Queensbury, N.Y. DEAR STACY: What happened to Judge Mablean, who was the "Divorce Court" judge for years? My girlfriend said she was too outspoken and was fired. Did she get tired of the show? Or was she really fired? — Jennie R., Brooklyn DEAR JENNIE: Judge Mablean Ephriam was let go from the show by Fox last year after a bitter salary dispute. She issued a statement at the time saying that the last straw, to her, was the network's interference with her hairstyle. I can tell you that some of the people she worked with were not sorry to see her go. She was replaced by Judge Lynn Toler. DEAR STACY: I am a fan of Ben Stiller, and I am also an avid "Trekker." A few years ago, Stiller hosted a "Star Trek" anniversary special on TV. Would absolutely love to see it again. Any chance of the show being repeated? — Sarah B., Bayside, N.Y. DEAR SARAH: You're referring to the 1996 UPN special "Star Trek: 30 Years & Beyond." Although it's possible that it could be repeated sometime, your best bet is to get a hold of a copy. The special was released on VHS and can be found on eBay and Amazon.com. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS to Stacy Jenel Smith at Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Due to the large volume of mail, personal replies cannot be given. To find out more about Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith and read their past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2007 MARILYN BECK AND STACY JENEL SMITH DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC.
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