In 1976, country singer Marty Robbins tuned into Dolly Parton’s variety show for the first and last time. The show, which was meant to introduce Parton to a broader audience, was not a pleasant experience for anyone involved. Her friends did not feel that the problem showed Parton’s authentic self and she agreed. Robbins felt similarly. He felt her guest on the show was almost insulting to her talent.
Dolly Parton’s show didn’t feel authentic to another country singer
Parton’s short-lived variety show, Dolly, premiered in 1976. In the first episode, Parton’s guest was Captain Kangaroo, a children’s television show character. Robbins had tuned in to watch his peer’s show, but he couldn’t stomach it. He felt it was an insult to Parton’s talent.
“I only saw one of those shows,” he said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “That’s...
Dolly Parton’s show didn’t feel authentic to another country singer
Parton’s short-lived variety show, Dolly, premiered in 1976. In the first episode, Parton’s guest was Captain Kangaroo, a children’s television show character. Robbins had tuned in to watch his peer’s show, but he couldn’t stomach it. He felt it was an insult to Parton’s talent.
“I only saw one of those shows,” he said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “That’s...
- 6/13/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Do any of you hardcore horror fanatics remember Mirror Mirror from 1990? It had a theatrical release, but garnered much of its popularity on the shelves of Blockbuster Video stores nationwide and became a late-night cable staple for several years throughout the decade. And yes, it should be considered somewhat “popular” since it spawned three sequels. If you haven’t seen the original Mirror Mirror, don’t worry because Dark Force Entertainment, headed by Demon Dave, has released it in 4K Uhd. That means you Og fans of this B-movie classic can relive some sense of nostalgia from that decade, now in 4K clarity.
Let’s dive into the film’s plot. Megan Gordon and her mother Susan move to L.A. and into a new home to begin their equally new lives. The previous residents left behind a lot of their belongings that are being sold by an auctioneer named Emelin.
Let’s dive into the film’s plot. Megan Gordon and her mother Susan move to L.A. and into a new home to begin their equally new lives. The previous residents left behind a lot of their belongings that are being sold by an auctioneer named Emelin.
- 5/30/2024
- by Geof Capodanno
- bloody-disgusting.com
At a moment when many artists and songwriters are cashing in on sales of lucrative publishing and recording rights, singer-songwriter Skylar Grey revealed that she was forced to sell her catalog — which includes hits with Eminem, Rihanna, Dr. Dre, and more — to cover the legal fees of a contentious divorce.
In a new interview with Variety, Grey said her life and career were overwhelmed by a divorce and lawsuit that began in 2017 and only resolved last year. “I had to sell my catalog in order to afford the settlement, which...
In a new interview with Variety, Grey said her life and career were overwhelmed by a divorce and lawsuit that began in 2017 and only resolved last year. “I had to sell my catalog in order to afford the settlement, which...
- 6/6/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
With over a decade of experience as a horror writer and director, Pat Higgins will be Horror-on-Sea Film Festival on Saturday 20th January with his latest Master Class: Fear and Film. I got chance to ask Pat a few questions about what we can expect from the talk, some of his influences in horror and the various incarnations of his film The House on the Witchpit.
What can we expect from the Master Class: Fear and Film?
We try to have a mix of useful tips and tricks for people making independent horror movies, along with unseen video clips and (hopefully) entertaining stories! There are a couple of live shows from previous years over at http://pathiggins.me.uk/appearances/ for the curious. This year’s show is very much focused on fear itself, and the relationship between fear and movies. I’ll be sharing the movies that scared the...
What can we expect from the Master Class: Fear and Film?
We try to have a mix of useful tips and tricks for people making independent horror movies, along with unseen video clips and (hopefully) entertaining stories! There are a couple of live shows from previous years over at http://pathiggins.me.uk/appearances/ for the curious. This year’s show is very much focused on fear itself, and the relationship between fear and movies. I’ll be sharing the movies that scared the...
- 12/11/2017
- by Philip Rogers
- Nerdly
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