Stanley Kramer | Stanley Kramer
Jan.02.2013
The Skirball Cultural Center has established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions, and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles. Its mission is to explore the connections between Jewish heritage and the vitality of American democratic ideals. It seeks to...
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Nov.13.2012
This Sunday, the Los Angeles Press Club will host the National Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala. I’m attending as the author of Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, and this Forgotten Hollywood Blog; nominated in specific categories. Jane Fonda will be there to receive ...
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Oct.03.2012
Laurie and I went on a date last weekend. Joining us were my parents and several friends. We visited the historic Cinerama Dome to enjoy watching This is Cinerama and It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. The evening was part of a weeklong celebration of the 60-year anniversary of...
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Jul.11.2012
Last Monday was quite special at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Members of the cast and crew of the iconic It’s a Mad Mad Mad World assembled for a fun panel discussion. The 1963 epic-comedy followed, in it’s fully restored version. It was part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
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Mar.29.2012
(#10 in a 12-part series to be printed at the beginning of each month)
SHIP OF FOOLS – By 1965, Stanley Kramer was an accomplished producer and director. Ship of Fools is his forgotten classic. A cross-section of international folks aboard an ocean liner in the pre-fascist era...
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Aug.24.2008
Remember the Stanley Kramer classic: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with Spencer Tracy and all those crazy motorist chasing the Smiler's money buried under the "Big W?" Well, it's still a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... I came across a recent article by the Associated Press that read: Buried Loot...
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