I wasn't getting mad.

Cool, thanks.

I saw him eleven times in between 1976 and 1994. And yes, during the final years it was sometimes difficult to look at him. It was almost like watching a once great fighter get beat up in his middle age. But it was still an experience that was unparalleled.

As far as AC, he was best when playing the Copa Room at the Sands because it was small and the acoustics were great. He was at Resorts early on and the room was just too big.

I also saw him at Trop World with Tony Bennett in a very small room called the Top of the Trop. And he was never better than he was that night. Small room. Intimate. Great acoustics. And he was already in his '70s at the time. Later in his life, with his voice, acoustics were everything while singing live .

I just read that Jan Hooks, formerly of SNL has passed away. She was only 57. She always seemed really nice, RIP Jan.

She was part of that great (IMO) SNL cast that included Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Phil Hartman, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller.

I remember her. That's too bad. How'd she die?

It only said she was "battling a serious illness". It's on TMZ.

http://www.tmz.com/2014/10/09/jan-hooks-dead-dies-snl/

This is a good story about Sinatra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M8DH-YrmCg

great video, the guy loved to perform, thousands of loyal fans who loved him. nicky eyes thanks for that video.

I think Sinatra's diction when he sang was the thing that set him apart from all the rest. You could understand every word he sang

I saw one report which said it was cancer.

Good point, psycho (relax, you're growing on me and that's my new pet name for you ).

Anyway, you're right on point because virtually every one of his biographer's has stated that speech was very important to Sinatra. And not just with his singing voice. Even when he spoke he consciously tried to distance himself from the typical NY/NJ "accent" because he thought it would hold him back.

Sure no problem if I can call cock sucker

One of the consistent comments from other artists and singing teachers is about the excellent phrasing manifested by Sinatra when he sang.

footreads, I thought you said you were 75. don't you know by now, to be a gentleman.

There are still quite a few who are really old, and kicking it at the moment. Kirk Douglas, Olivia De Havilland, Zsa Zsa, Abe Vigoda, Maureen O' Hara, etc.

Honestly though I have doubts about Zsa Zsa still being alive.

Her husband is almost thirty years younger than she is. Maybe he had her stuffed so he can still cash her checks.

oh, god, I laughed, and laughed, about that one!!!

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised.There is a story of a family keeping their relative's dead body for decades, so they could get her checks. It was only found out because she was the oldest 'living' person, so it was found out soon after they tried to make it official.

Her husband is really something else. The guy tried to claim that Anne Nicole Smith's daughter is his, and like a year later he was found in his car stripped and handcuffed claiming he was mugged/robbed.

Ha ha ha! Yea I remember that. He is one weirdo that's for sure. Doesn't he say he's a Prince or a Count or something?


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He really is a piece of work, Tis. He was on Beverly Hills Pawn last year trying to sell something of Zsa Zsa's. I don't remember if it was jewelry or clothing, but they were throwing around some very big numbers. But those shows turn me off so I didn't watch the end. I'm not sure if he sold it or not.

Modern Family Actress Elizabeth Pena Dies aged 55

I always remember her from La Bamba which is one of my favorite films..RIP

http://news.sky.com/story/1354133/modern-family-actress-elizabeth-pena-dies

^^^^Too young. RIP.

Indeed!

British actress and presenter Lynda Bellingham, who had cancer, has died at the age of 66.. RIP.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-29685903

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died today at age 82. I understand he had been ill with cancer.


Signor V.

Yes, very popular name. Of course he never did any fashion designing for me, but I remember that name from way back.

His last design I hear was for George Clooney's wife's (Almadeen??) wedding dress, which I thought was beautiful!!



TIS

Baker Street saxophone player Raphael Ravenscroft dies aged 60

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-29700432

SC/Geoff Please give me credit for Mary Stewart. Thank you.

Legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee has died at age 93. He was portrayed by Jason Robards in the film "All The President's Men."

R.I.P.


Signor V.

Marcia Strassman passed away yesterday after a seven year fight against breast cancer at the age of 66. Best known for costarring as Julie Kotter in 'Welcome Back, Mr. Kotter' and playing the wife to Rick Moranis in the 'Honey I shrunk the Kids' series.

http://tvline.com/2014/10/26/marcia-strassman-dead-welcome-back-kotter/

Also, in the article it said the actor that played Epstein passed away in 2012 (same year as Ron Palillo). I had no idea about that.