24 Jan 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 2001
Page
1
In Radio Times interview Mel Gibson speaks of a dark side by the name Bjorn. He describes Viking imagery and a buried figure as he explains his struggle to keep insanity in check while praising acting for control and reflecting on a past desire to be a journalist in war zones.
Molly Shannon will leave Saturday Night Live with her final show on February 17. The actress gained fame as Mary Katherine Gallagher since 1995 and recently appeared as Betty Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She has completed roles in three upcoming feature films.
Robert Downey Jr. eyes up to 11 additional Ally McBeal appearances beyond 10 filmed this season, despite two felony drug counts and one misdemeanor filed December. He won a Golden Globes supporting actor award and is expected back on set next week as NBC faces potential cast changes. Anthony Edwards plans to leave ER after the 2001-02 season, ending his long run as Dr. Mark Green amid brain cancer storyline and contract through 2003-04.
Key events include James Marshall’s gold discovery at Sutter’s Mill triggering the 1849 Gold Rush, the 1908 founding of the Boy Scouts in England by Baden-Powell, St Petersburg’s 1924 renaming to Leningrad and later restoration, Churchill’s 1965 death in London, and Bundy’s 1989 execution in Florida.
Today's birthday notes celebrate Warren Zevon at 54 and colleagues including Ernest Borgnine at 84, Ray Stevens at 62, Nell Diamond at 60, Aaron Neville at 60, Yakov Smirnoff at 50, Nastassja Kinski at 41, with Warren Zevon highlighted among them.
Lawrence teens join a nationwide movement among young Christian students promising abstinence until marriage. The JW’s 19&Under page highlights the pledge trend and its cultural reception.
The Writers Guild of America and major studios face two weeks of contract talks likely ending in a strike that would reshape network television. Reality shows surge as networks stockpile episodes, while producers warn of lasting harm to jobs, LA economy, and viewer experience.
Mick Jagger presents Enigma at Sundance as an independent production despite star power. he explains the rough path of raising funds securing rights and lining up talent while staying true to the project. the film stars Dougray Scott Kate Winslet Jeremy Northam and Saffron Burrows and is directed by Michael Apted.
New York reports Kitty Kelley, famed for unauthorized biographies, will pen a Bush family book with a seven figure advance from Doubleday. The untitled work is slated for 2004 publication amid George W. Bush's presidency and reelection prospects, with Kelley promising thorough sourcing.
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