Griffin sells Beverly Hills mansion to focus on ranch life
Merv Griffin sold his Beverly Hills mansion to spend more time at his 160 acre La Quinta ranch and Arabian horse stables. The deal, arranged with Frederic Rosen of Ticketmaster, includes Rosen's $2 million Beverly Hills home and Griffin plans to put the property back on the market. Griffin, 68, also owns the Beverly Hilton, riverboat casinos in Louisiana and Illinois, a casino in Atlantic City and a Carmel Valley home.
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Sidekick a real handyman Richard Karn on Home Improvement
Richard Karn recalls how his apartment building days shaped his Tim Allen sidekick role. A shower mishap during prep taught him to control water and solve problems, adding a room to his Studio City home and circling back to his TV persona.
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Prince of Wales meets Hunter S. Thompson in London
Britain's Prince of Wales holds a Monday discussion with Hunter S. Thompson, the 54 year old author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell's Angels. Thompson shows no sign of settling down and leaves when he feels like it, according to friend Ellie Rand.
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Dreyfuss wonders if age fits Master Screen Artist honor
Richard Dreyfuss, 46, questions if he is old enough for the USA Film Festival Master Screen Artist Award in Dallas while a program screened his Oscar winning performance in The Goodbye Girl. Martha Coolidge received the Great Director Award. Dreyfuss linked to Lost In Yonkers. Dottie Gets Spanked won the short film and video competition.
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Writer keeps rough edges time hasn’t mellowed Thompson fans say
Fans who relish gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson recall his sharp edge at a New Orleans book signing. Julie Elton waited three hours in a long line for Thompson to appear, where he deflected questions about Nixon and Whitewater with blunt humor and dry wit.
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Hoops star meets Madonna after 71 point game
San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson scored 71 to set an NBA single game season scoring record, surpassing Shaquille O’Neal. Madonna rushed to congratulate him, chatting with Dennis Rodman as she mingled in the locker room after the game.
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April 26 History Highlights From Around The World
On this day in 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in the Soviet Union. Also noted is Black Jack Ketchum’s 1901 hanging in Clayton New Mexico, reportedly decapitated after the rope broke. Other entries mention Captain John Smith’s Cape Henry landing in 1607 and artist John James Audubon’s birth in Haiti.
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Randy Travis Ends Touring Roa d Burnout Shifts to Acting
Randy Travis, after eight years of nonstop touring, took a road break to avoid burnout. The Nashville native, 34, stopped full time touring in 1992 and has since pursued acting including a Maverick role while resuming recording a new album This Is Me due this week. His past hits include Forever and Ever Amen and If I Didn’t Have You.
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Leno No 1 in Europe Viewers Say
European viewers rate Jay Leno as the top figure in late night differently from U.S. audiences. Staff reports note Leno leads in Europe while the United States shows mixed opinions.
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Sheriff Lt. Tiano apologizes after topless dancers photo
Santa Clara County sheriff candidate Lt. Armand Tiano apologized to voters in March after a photo showed him with a motorcycle and three topless dancers. He said the image was taken only as a favor to a friend.
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Miss Petite USA contestants face pageant collapse and debts
The AP reports Miss Petite USA and 87 contestants paying sponsorship fees with travel costs, loans, and family support, as the event collapsed. Contest organizers promise a six month reschedule while stressed contestants recount sacrifices and financial strain.
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Roseanne denies being battered wife in divorce drama
Roseanne Arnold states husband Tom never beat her and asks for privacy as she retracts earlier abuse claims. She filed for divorce April 18, obtained a restraining order after saying he hit her, then withdrew the petition and said both sides attacked each other.
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