Here we go... Bob Hope and Lucille Ball seem like a dream pairing, right? They really are. These two made four movies together, and the third was 1960's The Facts of Life, a cautionary tale about messing with the status quo. The film opens at the airport in Monterey, where Kitty Weaver (Lucille Ball) is waiting for … Continue reading Bob and Lucy, Together Again
Linda’s Paycheck Movie
Here's Miss Linda... I'll be honest: The only Linda Darnell movie I've ever seen up until now was The Song Of Bernadette, a film that was not without scandal. Right before that, however, Darnell made 1943's City Without Men, a movie that seemed to have a lot going for it but didn't make as big of a … Continue reading Linda’s Paycheck Movie
Anywhere I Hang My Hat
Us Americans have always been famous for adapting to our surroundings but some things are a little beyond the pale. Like squatting. Obviously, it's usually not nice. Obviously, it's illegal depending on where the squatting happens. In California and other states, for instance, it's what's called a wobbler, which means a squatter can be charged … Continue reading Anywhere I Hang My Hat
Doris Takes A Cruise
Glad to see you, Miss Doris... Sometimes ya just gotta get away. It's not exactly doable these days, but the urge is real. We'll get there, folks. Someday we'll be able to move around freely again. It may take a while, but we'll get there. Until then, we do what we can, and last night … Continue reading Doris Takes A Cruise
Taking Up Room 