On May 25th, I had the honor of meeting Greg Louganis in person at the Mission Viejo Nadadores dive meet. Louganis, alum of UC Irvine and MV Nadadores was a special guest at the school to support young divers. I’ve been a fan of Louganis since I was 15 years old. I remember watching him […]
The Hollywood Show – The Ultimate Autograph Show
May 19, 2014 By 3 Comments
Going to The Hollywood Show has been a tradition for me since the first time I visited in 2012. In fact, The Hollywood Show was one of the channels that helped me create my blog about ‘80s and ‘90s pop culture. I remember one time I was just Googling celebrity autographs and a link came […]
Matthew Modine’s Full Metal Jacket Diary
May 13, 2014 By 4 Comments
Matthew Modine, a Golden Globe awardee known for his role as Private Joker in Full Metal Jacket, published a limited edition book of his diary and photos of FMJ back in 2005. This diary has now been updated as an iPad app and it will soon be an audiobook. Modine’s Full Metal Jacket Diary Ipad App […]
An Evening with Tom Wopat at The Curtis Theatre in Brea
May 8, 2014 By 2 Comments
The Tony Award nominee and star of the hit TV show of the ’80s “The Dukes of Hazzard” Tom Wopat crooned the audience last April 19 at The Curtis Theatre in Brea. After 30 years, Wopat still looked great and his voice still sounded smooth and rich. He started with the song “I’ve Got Your […]
Apollonia Kotero of Purple Rain, what’s keepin’ her up nowadays?
April 27, 2014 By 4 Comments
You have probably wondered where is Apollonia Kotero now, the love interest of Prince in the hit movie “Purple Rain” in 1984. Kotero recorded the song “Sex Shooter” written by Prince. It was a Top 10 hit in US R&B and US Dance Charts in 1984. The former Ms. San Pedro and an LA Rams […]
Jennie Garth’s Book Launching Event – Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde
March 13, 2014 By 4 Comments
Jennie Garth, 40, best known as Kelly Taylor in the hit teen soap Beverly Hills 90210 launched her first book, her memoir entitled “Deep Thoughts From A Hollywood Blonde” at Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market Los Angeles on Monday, March 10. She is also known as Valerie Tyler on the sitcom […]
Review of Paul Reiser at the Brea Improv
February 26, 2014 By 2 Comments
Paul Reiser, star of the mega hit tv shows “Mad About You” in the ’90s and “My Two Dads” in the ’80s still has it. He recently had a sold out show at The Improv in Brea on Feb 22 and I must say he was ridiculously funny. His humor is simple. It revolves around […]
Come aboard with Jill Whelan
January 21, 2014 By 2 Comments
Jill Whelan is best known for playing Vicky Stubing, the daughter of Capt. Stubing, in the hit television series “The Love Boat” from 1979-1986. She also appeared in the hit movie “Airplane” in 1980. According to Wikipedia , after Love Boat, she found a new career in TV journalism, and worked as an investigative producer […]
A One on One with Ralph Macchio
January 17, 2014 By 2 Comments
Ralph Macchio is best known as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid films that spawned hit sequels and scored phenomenal success in the mid to late ’80s. The baby-face star also popularized the “crane kick” move among ’80s teens. In the ’90s Macchio had a variety of acting roles including the 1992 comedy hit movie, “My Cousin […]
John Schneider, Just The Good ‘Ol Boy
January 11, 2014 By 14 Comments
I recently had the opportunity to meet and interview John Schneider at The Hollywood Show. John Schneider played “Bo Duke” in the hit series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” He co-starred with Tom Wopat as “Luke” and Catherine Bach as “Daisy Duke.” I remember I was an 11-year-old tween when I started to watch the show faithfully. I bought Tiger Beat […]
