For several years, I've been attending a 4th of July gathering in Beachwood Canyon, under the Hollywood sign. We sit down at tables in a red-white-and-blue backyard eat BBQ and drink Sangria. The first time we were there, an elderly man sat next to me regaling the other guests with stories of old Hollywood. He looked familiar but I couldn’t quite place him at first. Suddenly, I … [Read more...]
Actress Linda Gray – On Her Road to Happiness
I attended “Women with a Purpose” hosted by Catherine Curry-Williams of Wine, Women and Chocolate and Cathey Painter of The Ageless Beauty Report. Last year, featured Marianne Williamson. (Read about it here) Linda Gray, of Dallas fame, was one of the speakers. She has written a book called “The Road to Happiness is Always Under Construction.” If you’re over 50 you know … [Read more...]
The Greatest Band on the Stairway to Heaven
As we Baby Boomers age, many of the rock and rollers we adored in our youth have climbed the stairway to heaven. We can only imagine they are creating the greatest band ever beyond the clouds. If we could only hear them play David Bowie, a rock icon of unmeasurable talent, went to meet Major Tom on Jan 10th, 2016. He died of liver cancer. Jon Pareles of the New York … [Read more...]
Movie Distributors Targeting the Over 50 Movie viewers
I was reading an article in Variety Magazine called “Graying Auds Help Seed the Specialty Biz.” It talks about how movie distributors have been actively promoting films for over 50 movie viewers There’s been an increase in films targeted to the over 50 movie viewers in recent years including “Woman in Gold,” “Rickie and the Flash,” “Mr. Holmes” and “Grandma.” The number … [Read more...]
Fabulous Older Actresses in Hollywood Rock TV
I have been fortunate to be invited as a guest to the Television Academy for screenings, receptions, and other events. What's been exciting is that more shows are featuring fabulous older actresses in leading roles. Below are just some of the events we attended that featured them. Grace and Frankie Grace and Frankie (Netflix) stars Jane Fonda (age 77) and Lily Tomlin. … [Read more...]
