Pearson's Drug Store closes lunch counter in Iowa City
A sign marks the closing of Pearson's lunch counter at 2 p.m. Wednesday and Hy-Vee will take over with some of the 25 employees transferring. Patrons queued for up to half an hour for sandwiches and milk shakes as Dan Abbott and Sharon Eiklenberg waited for service.
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Seagull Broadway Talk Grows From Public Theater Prospect
Public Theater spokesman says there is definite interest in moving The Seagull to Broadway with Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline. The Chekhov revival runs through August 26 at Delacorte in Central Park. Broadway discussions center on a Broadway Lyceum eight week run with top tickets at 100 dollars.
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Morse star John Thaw facing cancer treatment
John Thaw, famed for Inspector Morse, is responding well to cancer treatment and hopes to return to work when fit. His wife, actress Sheila Hancock, said in London that he is doing well after starting treatment for esophageal cancer. Hancock herself recovered from breast cancer years ago.
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Today's birthdays coast list headlines
Sportscaster Frank Gifford turns 71 while actress Julie Newmar is 68 and Lesley Ann Warren reaches 55. TV host Kathie Lee Gifford, director James Cameron famed for Titanic and The Terminator, is 47. Actress Angela Bassett is 43. Madonna is 43. Actor Timothy Hutton is 41. Dixie Chicks singer Emily Robison turns 29.
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Romijn Stamos Stays Fit With Dog Walks And Pilates
Rebecca Romijn Stamos outlines her fitness routine four to five times weekly including daily walks with her German shepherd Landor and 25 minutes of Pilates on a mat when traveling. She stars with Chris Klein and LL Cool J in John McTiernan's Rollerball remake, slated for next year, describing the production as WWF styled and eerie with deadliness on set.
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Jason Biggs Embraces Humbling Comedy in New Film
American Pie star Jason Biggs discusses his bold on screen stunts including the iconic pie scene and a glue gag in the sequel. He says he enjoys taking risks for laughs and loves physical comedy as his preferred style.
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Nicolas Cage Imprints Hands At Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Nicolas Cage pressed his hands and feet into wet concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood during a ceremony honoring his career. He recalled childhood visits and praised the stars who came before him as Lisa Marie Presley Jim Carrey and Jay Leno attended the event with him.
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