Villain Mr T in Rocky III stuns Hollywood with fame
Hollywood interview with Mr T chronicles his fearsome screen persona and real life as a bodyguard. He recalls his clash with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III, insists on his protective calling, and notes the price of his services. He grew up in Chicago and now guards stars while pursuing film work.
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Bland broadens appeal with lighter blues set
Bobby Bland’s Here We Go Again on MCA Records shifts toward a lighter, stringed sound aimed at broader audiences. The album showcases smoother vocals, occasional funk elements, brass, and subdued use of The Sweet Spirit trio, with standout tracks like You’re About to Win and Don’t Go to Strangers offset by overdone strings on some love songs.
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al Bell
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Heaven
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Bohanon
Etta James
Poltergeist star Zelda Rubinstein in breakthrough Tangina role
Los Angeles Times profiles Zelda Rubinstein as Tangina the psychic in Poltergeist noting Spielberg wrote the part for a little person Rubinstein describes as breaking Hollywood stereotypes. She recalls early jobs abroad and medical lab work before pursuing drama and finalizing her breakthrough casting.
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Hendren called to co host position on Entertainment Tonight
Ron Hendren, editor and TV critic, explains how a cryptic phone call led to his co hosting ET with Dixie Whatley. The show airs weekdays at 5 p m on KWWL and 6 p m on WOI and is fed almost live via satellite from a three hour pre tape. Hendren recalls joining after initial doubts and notes the program’s rapid production, nearly live broadcast, and his prior NBC Today exposure.
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