Get Smart star Dick Gautier remains active in comedy
Actor-writer Dick Gautier known for Hymie the Robot on Get Smart stays busy in stand-up and stage work, writes books and scripts, does voice work for cartoons and narration, and plans a national lecture circuit on art. He also backs charitable projects and recently wrote a children's book inspired by his girlfriend’s kids.
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Leno seeks Dizzy Gillespie trumpet with upside bell
Tonight Show host Jay Leno sourced a replica of Dizzy Gillespie s famous B flat trumpet as a gift for Branford Marsalis. The angled bell instrument from Martin Band Instrument Co in Kenosha Wis needed adjusting and was given to Billy Crystal before a correct angled version will be shipped next month. Gillespie died at 75 from cancer in January and reportedly discovered the bent bell design by accident.
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Bobby Brown cancels European leg of world tour
Blood pressure and throat problems force Bobby Brown to suspend the European portion of his world tour on doctors orders. He will perform one more Honolulu show Monday night at the Neal Blaisdell Arena after arriving from Japan, with a possible surprise appearance by wife Whitey Houston who traveled from California.
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Fonda and Turner speak at Brown amid personal reflections
At Brown University commencements in Providence Jane Fonda and Ted Turner addressed students reflecting on mortality and responsibility. Fonda linked her father's death to focus on life while Turner warned about population pressures and urged facing humanity's problems.
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Princess Diana and Charles Attend Battle of the Atlantic Service
The Princess of Wales balances a gusty day hat as she and Prince Charles leave a Liverpool Anglican Cathedral commemoration. In cinema, Stallone’s Cliffhanger opens at 20 million, leading Memorial Day weekend ahead of Made in America and Super Mario Bros. Sliver drops to sixth with 7.5 million.
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Repeal Vote Highlights County Government English Rule
A newly installed county commission in Los Angeles County voted unanimously to repeal a county government English-only ordinance. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Democrat David Boren of Oklahoma proposed an alternative budget with fewer taxes and more spending cuts. A second item notes a political bribery indictment. In sports, the Dallas Mavericks won the top NBA draft lottery pick for the second straight year. Cal Ripken Jr. extended his consecutive game streak toward the all-time record. Monica Seles withdrawal leads to a new top seed at the French Open women’s tournament.
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NBC nixes Mitchell cameo in Dave film
NBC blocks Andrea Mitchell from appearing as herself in Kevin Kline's political comedy Dave citing credibility concerns. CBS and ABC also declined similar requests, with talks for a Meet the Press reenactment similarly rejected.
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