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1). A Miraculous Movie
It was originally called The Big Heart. Daryl Zanuck the shrewd head of Twentieth Century Fox couldn't buy the image of Santa Claus in a court room. B
2). Bob Hope Stories
Once when he was a little boy in England, Leslie Hope (He later renamed himself Bob after a race car driver he idolized) wanted to pick an app
3). Bob Hope Wasn't The Only One Who Used Idiot Cards
When Bob Hope moved into television, he lost the opportunity to hold his script in his hand , something he had gotten used to working in r
4). Bob Hope Wasn't The Only One Who Used Idiot Cards
When Bob Hope moved into television, he lost the opportunity to hold his script in his hand , something he had gotten used to working in radio. Th
5). Can I Have Your Autograph?
Can I Have Your Autograph?
By Stephen Schochet
Being a celebrity means dealing with fan demands for autographs, ranging from polite and ap
6). Don't You Know Who I Am?
One dilemma that the super famous face is balancing the needs of privacy and recognition. One time in New York an unnoticed Marilyn Monroe was wal
7). Drunks On The Set
As long as actors stay sober on the set, movie studios will generally put up with their off screen behavior. Colin Farell often showed up at six
8). Hollywood Horse Stories
A recent Hollywood rumor was that Tobey Maguire injured his back during the making of Sea Biscuit doing horseback riding scenes, making him unable
9). Hollywood Humor: John Wayne Took The Good With The Bad
John Wayne had a profound effect on people but kept his sense of humor.
For the last twenty years of his life, John Wayne often had a profou
10). Hollywood Humor: Sammy Davis Jr. Found Religion
Sammy Davis Jr. has a harrowing experience with a lion.
Hollywood Humor: Sammy Davis Junior Found Religion by Stephen Schochet
In 1954
11). Hollywood Humor: STAR MAPS
Funny stories about the maps to the Stars Homes
Since movie stars have moved into the big mansions of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, Vendors hav
12). Hollywood Humor: Cary Grant's Muffins
In 1853 in Saratoga Springs, New York, American Indian Chef George Crum was preparing his specialty French fried potatoes in the upscale resort he
13). Hollywood Stories: Kate Hepburn Tales
Anecdotes about the famous actress.
Hollywood Stories: Kate Hepburn Tales by Stephen Schochet
Katherine Hepburn came to Los Angeles in
14). I'm Just The Writer
Writers are often are greatly surprised or disappointed by how their work is changed when it is adapted for the big screen. When Irwin Shaw's World Wa
15). In Hollywood As In Life You Never Reach The Top
When Jim Carey was paid $20,000,000 for The Cable Guy, a record breaking salary for a movie star, John Travolta topped him by asking for $20,000,0
16). Is Johnny Depp Like Nelson Mandela?
To the average person the life of a television star seems like a glamorous occupation. But many actors signed to long term contracts feel more imp
17). It's A Wonderful Movie
It's A Wonderful Life (1946) began as a short story called "The Greatest Gift". Writer Philip Van Doren Stern was unable to sell it to a p
18). John Wayne Took The Good With The Bad
For the last twenty years of his life, John Wayne often had a profound effect on people that crossed his path. Meeting him in person for some was
19). Marriage, Hollywood Style
Britney Spears' rapid walk down the aisle and subsequent annulment continued a long line of wild marriages in Tinseltown. The legendary union that beg
20). Masters Of Disguise
Gene Hackman once lamented that the worst thing about becoming a famous actor is that you lose the ability to observe people without being noticed
21). Sammy Davis Junior Found Religion
In 1954, Sammy Davis Jr. converted to Judaism, which led to him being the subject of several anecdotes. One time he boarded a bus in the deep, seg
22). Star Maps
Since movie stars have moved into the big mansions of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, vendors have sold maps of their homes with varying accuracy. Alth
23). Strange Encounters With Hollywood Legends
Meeting famous people is often a surreal experience for both parties. In 1956 when Elvis Presley arrived in Hollywood he and his entourage stayed
24). Tales Of A Hollywood Tour Guide
Author/Narrator Stephen Schochet researched Hollywood and Disney stories and lore for 10 years while giving tours of Hollywood. He had the unique
25). The Ironies Of MASH
The TV show MASH ran for 11 years taking nearly every opportunity to bash the US involvement with the Korean War, which was actually an allegory for V
26). Titanic Anecdotes
Studio executives in High Concept Hollywood have very short attention spans. When pitching a film idea, many believe if you can't do it in one sentenc
27). Vincent Price's Ultimate Horror!
Vincent Price was always of two minds about his horror movie career. On the one hand it was a way for an actor to age and keep working. But the go
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