Watch where you're going

It’s amazing how oblivious we are going through life (or at least how oblivious I am going through life). Recent example:A couple of days ago I drove over Beverly Glen. This is a local canyon that separates West Los Angeles and the San Fernando...

Will Peter Pan be hot?

Has NBC promoted their upcoming live version of PETER PAN enough? You can’t leaf through ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY or go to a pop culture website without seeing articles, videos, or discussions on the new version. Kudos to the NBC publicity department....

Only in L.A. Part 2

Dying underarm hair.  When bright green hair just isn't enoug...

Only in LA

My place is a mess after the Thanksgiving weekend....

One of those great Hollywood stories

I was a Story Editor on MASH and was invited to speak to a sitcom writing class at UCLA along with my friend Larry, who at the time was a Story Editor on RHODA. We talked about how to break into the business – the importance of writing great spec...

One of the worst movies you'll ever see

And it was co-written by Robert Altman, no less. Thanks to blog contributor Hamid for turning me onto this 1956 gem. It stars Jerry Wallace (the singer of Primrose Lane). I defy you to last more than ten minutes. For your consideration this Oscar...