From T-Shirts to Dynasty: Karen Cellini Breaks Into TV
Karen Cellini, formerly selling T-shirts at New York's Hard Rock Cafe, lands the role of Amanda Carrington on ABC's Dynasty. Turning down smaller TV parts, she quickly auditions, lands the part, and views acting as her first major career step while pursuing music. She grew up in Philadelphia with a twin sister and two brothers.
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Real scars drive Capitol actor Todd Curtis role
New York actor Todd Curtis who plays Jordy Clegg on Capitol recounted a real car crash two months earlier that left him with a broken cheekbone and facial scars. He chose to weave his injuries into his TV arc, saying the ordeal helps him work and stay on the show despite bandages and recovery.
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Video age arrives as video art and retail boom
Nam June Park displays Video Flag of 84 TVs in Chase Manhattan window while video art and colors fill Los Angeles walls and mall signs shout video rentals. John Reilly notes video's rise alongside tech, music channels, and cable as VCR ownership nears 40 million.
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