TV legend Steve Allen dies at 78 in Encino
Los Angeles AP report notes Steve Allen, pioneer of late night TV with The Tonight Show, died of an apparent heart attack at his son’s Encino home. The multi talent star wrote 4000 songs and 40 books, hosted and acted in films, Broadway and radio, leaving a legacy as a renaissance figure in entertainment.
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Hollywood writers brace for potential strike and dark sequel
Hollywood faces the threat of a writers and actors strike next year after a lengthy 1990s era dispute. WGA and SAG AFTRA talks loom as producers rush films and stockpile TV scripts to counter possible work stoppages. Industry leaders warn a protracted walkout could delay the fall 2001 TV season and cut output and revenue.
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Parents Debate PS2 Value Versus Alternatives and Upgrades
Parents outline cost comparisons to PS2 and DVD CD players, noting cheaper day-after-Thanksgiving options and the limited early PS2 game library. They discuss add-ons, memory cards, controllers, multitaps, and video cables, plus future expandability and online play prospects.
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Celebrity interiors on display for breast cancer research
New York celebrates a showhouse benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Notable rooms showcase Barbara Walters Evelyn Lauder Elizabeth Taylor Tina Turner Diane Sawyer Candice Bergen Bette Midler Jane Seymour and Donna Karan. Designers describe collaborative efforts turning a townhouse into six floors of themed suites with personal items, crafted lighting, and exclusive furnishings.
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