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Nancy Daly and the road not yet taken

2013-05-14 12:26:00

The PR spin on this book has been all about the “Hollywood insider,” and I suppose she was, having been married for so long to entertainment executive Bob Daly. But to Angelenos who knew her, and they were many -- and not all of them...

Newport Beach and L.A. Children's Film Festival among highlights

2013-04-25 06:00:00

The TCM Classic Film Festival, which takes place Thursday through Sunday in Hollywood, isn't the only high-profile fest this weekend. The 14th annual Newport Beach Film Festival kicks off Thursday evening at the Edwards Big Newport with the West Coast...

Man About Town: A new stage for National Lampoon

2013-02-23 00:00:00

Like to laugh, don't care why or where. Don't care the occasion, formal or otherwise, though the formal ones always — to quote Jack Nicholson — "bring out the devil in me." Like to laugh with people and at people and for people, which is...

Thursday's TV Highlights: 'The Big Bang Theory' on CBS

2013-03-06 20:00:00

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of March 3 - 9, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies � � -------------------- SERIES "The Big Bang Theory" Leonard, Sheldon...

Conan O'Brien and Johnny Galecki re-create 'The Goonies'

2013-02-28 10:02:00

Attention, children of the '80s: Conan O'Brien and Johnny Galecki -- a.k.a. Rusty from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" or David from "Roseanne" -- have teamed up to re-create one of the decade's finest cinematic achievements, "The Goonies." As...

Review: 'Sketches from the National Lampoon' a sketchy endeavor

2013-02-21 14:01:00

“That's not funny, that's sick!” was once a mission statement for National Lampoon’s assaults on propriety and good taste. Some of that is-nothing-sacred irreverence still haunts the theatrical debut of “Sketches from the...

A quiz: You know his books, but do you know Arthur Frommer?

2013-02-19 08:00:00

Here’s a little secret you may not know about Arthur Frommer, who will speak from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the two-day Los Angeles Times Travel Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center: He went with me to Europe for my first trip in 1975. OK,...

Sheldon Epps to direct 'Sleepless in Seattle' musical in Pasadena

2013-01-24 17:00:00

Pasadena Playhouse artistic director Sheldon Epps is set to direct the world premiere of "Sleepless in Seattle -- The Musical," when the show opens at the theater in May. He replaces the previously announced Lonny Price. Jeff Arch, who wrote the...

National Lampoon bringing new sketch show to L.A.

2013-01-17 07:34:00

National Lampoon, one of the most recognizable names in comedy, but one that has seen its brand image suffer in recent years, is getting back into the stage business with a brand new production -- "Sketches from the National Lampoon" at the Hayworth...

Old Navy plans snow, sledding, movie for holiday cheer [UPDATED 12:44 p.m. Dec. 6]

2012-12-05 14:18:00

Old Navy plans to make it snow Saturday in the center courtyard at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., in Los Angeles. Youngsters and the young at heart will be able to sled down “Mount Old Navy” from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. while a DJ...

ESPN's Samantha Steele engaged to Vikings QB Christian Ponder

2012-12-05 07:17:00

Two eligible single people are off the market today, as ESPN's Samantha Steele said she is engaged to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder. Here is how the proposal went: Ponder spelled out "Marry Me" in Christmas lights on his house....

John Lennon's 'hot bod' inspires new collection from Yoko Ono

2012-11-26 08:07:00

Yoko Ono has designed a menswear capsule collection for Opening Ceremony that's slated to debut Tuesday. The designs are inspired by her late husband John Lennon's "hot bod," she says. The collection includes a jockstrap, knee pads with eyes on them and a...

Matty Simmons, a founder of National Lampoon, has created a new stage show that will present some of the company's favorite comedy sketches.

2013-01-16 22:44:09

National Lampoon's College Road Trip," scenes filmed in Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Wallingford and Watertown From left to right, Raven Symone, Martin Lawrence, Donny Osmond, Molly Ephraim in the 2008 movie "National Lampoon's College Road Trip."

2012-11-13 00:00:00

Years on the show: 1975-76 Memorable roles: Weekend Update anchor; Gerald Ford After "SNL:" Chevy Chase, although part of the original "SNL" cast, spent only a year on the show before pursuing other opportunities.

2012-07-17 11:38:00