on this day

Listen to the sound of the city Listen to the sound of the city

Happy 63rd birthday actor Steve Guttenberg.

By on August 24, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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This time I know it’s for reel This time I know it’s for reel

Happy 67th birthday to the ineffable actor, screenwriter, playwright, female impersonator and memoirist Charles Busch.

By on August 23, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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Who is Sylva? Who is Sylva?

Born on this day in 1933 actress Sylva Koscina.

By on August 22, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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“I’m certainly not a prude” “I’m certainly not a prude”

Born on this day in 1956 actress Kim Cattrall.

By on August 21, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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The first prima donna The first prima donna

Born on this day in 1843 soprano Christine Nilsson.

By on August 20, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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“Acting is glamour but writing is hard work” “Acting is glamour but writing is hard work”

Born on this day in 1918 author Jacqueline Susann.

By on August 19, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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What was the decisive factor? What was the decisive factor?

Born on this day in 1920 actress Shelley Winters.

By on August 18, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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When women go wrong, men go right after them When women go wrong, men go right after them

Born on this day in 1893 stage and film actress, playwright, screenwriter, singer and sex symbol Mae West.

By on August 17, 2021 at 8:24 AM
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Fair and warmer Fair and warmer

Happy 88th birthday to actress, dancer and singer Julie Newmar.

By on August 16, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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A portrait of Ethel A portrait of Ethel

Born on this day in 1879 First Lady of the American Theatre Ethel Barrymore.

By on August 15, 2021 at 4:25 AM
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Monster’s ball Monster’s ball

Born on this day in 1923 actress and singer Alice Ghostley.

By on August 14, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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Only a baritone can chop a tree Only a baritone can chop a tree

Born on this day in 1895 comic and actor Bert Lahr.

By on August 13, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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A star is barn A star is barn

Born on this day in 1915 dancer and choreographer Michael Kidd.

By on August 12, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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“Too much rouge is a sign of despair” “Too much rouge is a sign of despair”

Happy 96th birthday actress Arlene Dahl.

By on August 11, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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