Dangerfield sues hotel over impersonated voice in ads
Los Angeles AP Rodney Dangerfield sues Park Inns International of Irving Texas claiming the chain imitated his voice in radio commercials. He says the disclaimer was unclear as the announcer then parodied his style. The suit was filed in U S District Court with no comment from Daryl Robertson or Emerson Management.
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Sugar Babies Run in London Ends Early
Mickey Rooney and Ann Muller will close Sugar Babies at the Savoy Theatre in January after a London run that began September 20. The show has averaged about 40 percent audience attendance in recent weeks despite heavy advertising, and will end January 7 as it fails to recoup costs.
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Cosbys Gifts To Mother End Up As Trophies
STATELINE Nev AP Bill Cosby recalls trying to modernize his mother's kitchen with Christmas gifts that she treated as trophies. He bought an electric toaster waffle iron and percolator coffee pot, but she displayed them on top of the refrigerator and refused to use them. Cosby, who headlines a hotel casino January 3 8, remembers toasting bread the old way while her trophies gleamed.
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Actor Esai Morales to Fast Through Holidays Protest Pesticides
Los Angeles AP Actor Esai Morales will fast for three days over the holiday period to protest California grape growers pesticide use. He received a crucifix made of dried grape vines from Cesar Chavez, a symbol tied to the United Farm Workers Union. The cross has circulated among political and entertainment figures since Chavez wore it during his 36 day fast ending August 21. Morales aims to abstain until Christmas Day.
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Calumet marks 75 years since Christmas Eve disaster
Calumet Mich marks 75th anniversary of the 1913 Christmas Eve tragedy that killed 73 during a copper strike. Residents recall the false fire alarm in a party hall stairwell causing 57 children and 16 adults to die. A memorial service with prayers, candles and victim name readings was planned at the hall site.
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