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Gossip, discussion, and critique of specific personalities. Includes the "Fade to Black" subcategory.

The Legacy of Jive-Speaking Barbara Billingsley

Posted on Oct 17, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Barbara Billingsley, known for her roles on Leave It to Beaver, Airplane!, and Muppet Babies, has passed away at the age of 94.

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New Celebrities for Star Trek

Posted on Sep 9, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Boston Herald's James Verniere argued that Star Trek needed an infusion of recognizable celebrity actors. Rabittooth & Photoshop show us what that'd look like.

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Farewell to Gary Coleman, Dennis Hopper

Posted on May 30, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

In one weekend, Gary Coleman died at 42 from brain hemorrhaging, and Dennis Hopper died at 74 from prostate cancer.

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Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia

Posted on May 27, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Disney's adaptation of Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia, hitting theaters tomorrow, stars Jake Gyllenhaal, a versatile actor with a diverse history.

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Peter Graves: Avowing Knowledge of His Actions

Posted on Mar 15, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Actor Peter Graves, known for his roles in Mission: Impossible, Airplane!, and sci-fi films spoofed by MST3K, died from a heart attack March 14 at age 83.

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Dancing Among the Stars

Posted on Mar 2, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Octogenarian and former astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be the next contestant on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, premiering March 22.

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Andrew Koenig's Preventable Passing

Posted on Feb 26, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Actor and humanitarian Andrew Koenig, son of Walter Koenig (Star Trek), was the victim of depression and suicide. Help exists to prevent other mistakes.

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Frances Reid, of Days of Our Lives, Passes Way

Posted on Feb 8, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Frances Reid, 95, the last original cast member of "Days of Our Lives" and who portrayed the soap opera's matriarch, Alice Horton, passed away last week.

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