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“Mr. Wizard” Dies

He was considered a miracle worker (of sorts) in our home. “Mr. Wizard” was one of the only people who could provide my parents with peace and quiet (if only for 30 minutes). His science show was riveting and when it was on all six of us would be glued to the TV trying to figure out which one of his experiments we could recreate in our own home. Now “Mr. Wizard” is gone. Don Herbert, who was known to millions of kids as science whiz “Mr. Wizard” died yesterday. He was 89. According to news reports, Herbert passed away … Continue reading →

“Newhart” Sidekick Dies

His peers knew him as a “gentle, sweet person” who could also be “incredibly funny.” Now, that funny man is gone. Tom Poston, well known for his roles on the television shows “The Bob Newhart Show “ and “Mork and Mindy” died Monday night. He was 85. According to news reports, Poston, who was married to his “Newhart” co-star Suzanne Pleshette, died at home after a brief illness (the nature of his illness was not made public). Poston was born in Columbus, Ohio, but didn’t live there for long. He moved from city to city as a child as his … Continue reading →

Larry “Bud” Melman Dies

If you’re like me you probably didn’t know his real name was Calvert DeForest. But, in fact, the white-haired, black-rimmed bespectacled oddball who played Larry “Bud” Melman on David Letterman’s late night television shows, did have a real name and a real life off screen. The latter came to an end Monday after a long illness. According to news reports, the Brooklyn-born DeForest was 85 when he died at a hospital on Long Island. DeForest appeared on Letterman’s shows from 1982 through 2002. Some of his most memorable duties included dueting with Sonny Bono on “I Got You, Babe” and … Continue reading →

David Letterman and Danica McKellar Get Married, but Not to Each Other

There must be something crazy going on in the air of Celebrityville because couples are getting married left and right. There was singer Natasha Bedingfield and Matthew Robinson, who tied the knot on Saturday, as did actor Bruce Willis and his model girlfriend of a year, Emma Herning. Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are still celebrating their recent nuptials. Then of course, there was the engagement announcement (finally!) of Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart. Now, another shocking marriage has occurred – David Letterman. Oh sure, David had been married once before (to Michelle Cook, from 1969 to 1977) and had … Continue reading →

In Memoriam – 2007 – Part 1

As with all years, this year, we lost many celebrities and notables. Some lived to ripe old ages and some seemed to have left this old Earth far too soon. Here some of those we lost this year: Yvonne De Carlo – January 8 She was in “The Ten Commandments” but most people remember her as Lily Muster from the TV show, “The Munsters.” Art Buchwald – January 17 The columnist and political satirist died at the age of 81. He had stopped dialysis in late February, but lived almost a year after his kidneys began working again. Denny Doherty … Continue reading →

Really Smart and Really Dumb

REALLY SMART You know it’s a big deal if he brings his son with him… Make no mistake; David Letterman doesn’t take getting a building named after him lightly. In a previous blog I told you about Letterman’s alma mater, Ball State University, constructing a school building in his honor. The Indiana college is now home to the David Letterman Communication and Media Building. Thousands turned out Friday for the building’s dedication and to see Letterman in person. The ones who braved the rain were treated to a Top-10 list the talk-show host prepared to poke fun of his honor. … Continue reading →

Celebrity Celebrations

David Letterman may have found success in New York, but administrators at his midwestern alma mater want him to know that they haven’t forgotten about him. Officials at Ball State University announced yesterday that they plan to name the school’s new communication building after Letterman, a 1970 graduate. (Personally, I think it’s just a matter of time before the entire school is renamed David Letterman University.) The late night talk show host often mentions the college on his CBS show and the campus is already home to the Letterman Scholarship in the Department of Telecommunications. (Mark my words it’s just … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bad News Good News

I figured I would start with the bad news as it is a bit more shocking than the good news: BAD NEWS Disheartening news for David Letterman: according to news reports, two inmates, including one who was once accused of plotting to kidnap the talk show host’s young son, escaped Friday in a truck while working at a state prison ranch in Montana. The two inmates, Kelly A. Frank and convicted burglar William J. Willcutt were reportedly working with a group of other prisoners assigned on a project involving irrigation pipes. Prison officials said a supervisor noticed one of the … Continue reading →

Catching Up with Nicolas Cage

The other night, I was trying to decide what to watch on late night television. I do not normally watch David Letterman or Jay Leno unless there is just someone I love appearing as a guest. Fortunately, for me, Nicolas Cage was on “Late Night with David Letterman” earlier this week. I just had to watch, but it was a different interview. Cage’s new movie, Next, has him playing a character who can see two minutes into the future. Nicolas said that while he could not do that in real life, he was able to hold his breath for two … Continue reading →

Celebrities On the Road To Recovery

Just 48 hours and counting until Regis Philbin returns to his regular spot on the talk show that made him famous… Philbin’s co-host Kelly Ripa announced that her “big daddy” would be back on the set of “Live with Regis and Kelly” on Thursday—six weeks after having triple bypass surgery. And, if that wasn’t exciting enough (really… according to show producer Michael Gelman, tens of thousands of fans sent well wishes to “Reege” during his absence from the show) David Letterman will make a rare appearance as Philbin’s first guest. The billing it fitting… after all, Philbin was a guest … Continue reading →