DEAR JOHN; I WROTE THIS ARTICLE FIVE YEARS AGO AS YOU APPROACHED YOUR 90TH BIRTHDAY, BUT I DIDN’T KNOW WHERE TO PLACE IT, SO I PUT IT AWAY IN MY ‘UNPUBLISHED WRITINGS FILE’. I CAME ACROSS IT RECENTLY, AND I ENJOYED RELIVING ITS HAPPENINGS SO MUCH THAT I DECIDED IT WOULD BE A SWELL WAY TO SAY ‘CONGRATULATIONS” NOW, AS YOU APPROACH #95. IT COVERS YOUR 40 YEAR COLLABORATION WITH FRED, AND IT BROUGHT BACK TO ME MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF THE TWENTY YEARS OF THEM WHEN I REPRESENTED YOU BOTH. AS TRA...

RICHARD SEFF remembers the excitement of his early days in the radio industry, when 85 million radios were blaring away in American homes, while a mere 1.3 million TV sets were moving in. Everyone in the nation turned those AM dials seeking financial advice, weather reports, news of the world, news of the city, mood music, heavy and light drama; they could even have the comic strips read to them by the Mayor of New York. Many actors did their best acting only from the neck up, and some bec...

Richard Seff has spent 60 years in the theatrical jungle as actor, playwright, librettist, agent, investor and now memoirist. He first acted professionally in 1946 and his last engagement onstage was in 2006. He took a 22 year leave of absence from the stage after a long run on Broadway in support of Claude Rains and on tour with Edward G. Robinson in the prize winning Darkness At Noon. During those 22 years he represented artists in the musical theatre.He left the talent agency in...

What would you do to protect your daughter . . .?From the million-copy bestselling author of NO TIME FOR GOODBYE and FIND YOU FIRSTSeven years ago, Terry Archer and his family experienced a horrific ordeal which nearly cost them their lives. Today, the echoes of that fateful night are still audible. Terry's wife, Cynthia, is living separate from her husband and daughter after her own personal demons threatened to ruin her relationship with them permanently....

"Anyone who loves Hollywood and movies is bound to enjoy this lively, funny book, filled with candid recollections . . . I love her clear-eyed memories." —Leonard Maltin, author/film criticForeword by Carrie FisherIn Unsinkable, the late great actress, comedienne, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds shares the highs and lows of her life as an actress during Hollywood's Golden Age, anecdotes about her lifelong friendship with Elizabeth...

The Hollywood icon tells about his rise to Hollywood stardom among legends like Cary Grant and Barbara Stanwyck and his troubled marriage, divorce, and remarriage to starlet Natalie Wood.In the revelation-filled memoir from one of Hollywood's most talented actors, readers have a candid and deeply personal look at the life and career of Robert Wagner.Wagner's long career began in the Hollywood of the 1950s, when studios were dominant and even the love lives of actors were di...

**The New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose continues his heartwarming series that perfectly captures the unconditional loving relationships between people and their loyal best friends in stories no dog lover can resist.Basis for the Major Motion Picture starring Josh Gad and Dennis Quaid!**Audiences are invited along on A Dog's Journey, the next chapter of the beloved bestselling series by author W. Bruce Cameron. The family film t...

The legendary Patti LuPone is one of the theatre’s most beloved leading ladies. Now she lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off--through the dizzying highs and darkest lows--with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks.With nearly 100 photographs and illuminating details about the life of a working actor, from inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Award–w...

Competition is fierce at the All-Stars Academy in the USA – can the new girl, Georgie, outshine her rivals?A brand new pony adventure series from the author of the bestselling pony series, Pony Club Secrets.The Blainford ‘All-Stars’ Academy is the most elite horse riding school ever and it’s auditions time for next year’s new students!The hopefuls must battle for a place against the most talented riders from around the worl...

Raymond Sarlot bought the Chateau Marmont in 1975, but what was originally a business purchase became a love affair as he delved into the hotel's incredible history. From its perch overlooking the Sunset Strip, the glamorous Marmont reigned for decades as the spot for artists, writers, musicians, and actors of every stripe and remains a home-away-from-home for A-listers like Scarlett Johansson and Johnny Depp. Here, Sarlot and co-author Fred E. Basten share a wealth of scandalous and intri...

The stakes are raised in the second book of this glamorous new horse riding series set in the USA – winner takes all as the rivals compete for the showjumping cup!Don’t miss the latest instalment of pony adventures from the author of the bestselling pony series Pony Club Secrets.Georgie has secured her place at Blainford Academy for now, but knowing who to trust is tough when you’re all competing against each other. Some new-found ...

This book contains 250 anecdotes about the theater, including these: 1) British actor Pete Postlethwaite has a rugged face. When he was studying at the Bristol Old Vic, he ran out of money to pay for the completion of his course of study. However, the head of the school knew that the young man had real talent, so he told him, "Listen, I have a hunch you're going to do all right in this business, so I'm going to put down the outstanding amount as a debt and then, in a few years' time, I'll ...