Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on March 5, 2012

I’m very excited that next the Gone Too Soon blogathon has almost arrived. Over 30 bloggers have signed up to participate, so we will have an awesome group of article. The way it will work is I will create a post early on Friday, Mar. 9, and as bloggers write...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on March 3, 2012

This is the twenty-first installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. First, I would like to apologize for not posting a beauty tip in February-it’s the only month I’ve missed a beauty tip and I don’t plan on making it a habit....   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on February 22, 2012

As many of you know the wartime film “Since You Went Away” (1944) is one of my all time favorite movies. It has everything: An excellent cast filled with cameos, poignant moments, and magnificent camera work. But one of my favorite things about the film is the Hilton’s English Bul   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on February 14, 2012

For Valentine’s Day, I want to pay tribute to an actress who liked to love and be loved. Her daughter Cheryl Crane said Lana would describe love as ”heels-over-chin, pinwheels-on-fire in love.” She was once quoted as saying, “I think men are exciting, and the gal who denies   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on February 8, 2012

Norma Shearer and Lon Chaney This is February’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s classic film references in music videos. Blondie, rock star of the 1980s, released an album in 2003 called “The Curse of Blondie.” This album included a new wave pop song “Good Boys.” The music   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on February 3, 2012

I’ve been promising details and banners for my blogathon on March 9 and 10, and I finally have both ready to share with you all! The theme is “Gone Too Soon”-spotlighting stars who died before the age of 50. Everyone can write up to three posts. To avoid repeated stars,...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 31, 2012

Classic film stars are known for their impeccable style and flawless looks. But like everyone else, they didn’t always look perfect. One thing that I am very aware of on movie stars and in daily life is a bad dye job. Here are a few actresses that suffered from bad hair color...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 16, 2012

Today marks 70 years since Carole Lombard died in a plane crash in Nevada on her way home from selling war bonds. She was one of America’s most beautiful, funny and sincere actresses. I wanted to take a moment and pay tribute to Carole, her films and her patriotism. If...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 10, 2012

This is the twentieth installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. Jane Powell in 1954. Had a great figure then and still does! Since the holidays are over  (no more sweets and heavy foods to slow me down) I’m ready to start...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 1, 2012

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone has had a great, safe holiday season and are prepared for 2012- if the world does indeed end, please refer to my Mad Max survival post. Happy New Year around the world from Ann Sheridan and myself. So what is in store for...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 29, 2011

In October Comet Over Hollywood was approached, along with other classic film blogs, to review “These Amazing Shadows,” a documentary directed by Kurt Norton and Paul Mariano.  The documentary, which airs at 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, on PBS, explores the foundation of the Nation   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 24, 2011

Here is a Christmas greeting from my dachshund, Molly, and me. Here is another heartwarming family Christmas wish from the Hardy family. This video was made in 1938 holiday season and I think it went along with “Love Finds Andy Hardy” (1938)-my favorite Andy Hardy movie. I hope everyone   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 16, 2011

This is December’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s classic film references in music videos. The song's single cover channels "Citizen Kane" Right on the heels of watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) in Mount Airy, I want to share a reference of the   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 15, 2011

Tonight I had my third classic film on the big screen experience- and I have to add it might be my favorite thus far. The Earle Theater in Mount Airy, NC. Taken from the Surry Arts Council I drove roughly 30 minutes with fellow Elkin Tribune reporter, Kristin Zachary, to...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 13, 2011

Maureen O'Sullivan (dressed as a choir boy) sings her favorite Christmas songs. I’m the kind of person who starts listening to Christmas music right after Thanksgiving. But I’m very selective-I only really enjoy the classic singers. I’ll turn up the radio to Bing Crosby, Dean   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 6, 2011

Marlene Dietrich and her beautiful, golden hair. This is the nineteenth installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. During the holiday season, glitter and sparkle seems to be all the rage.  Garland, holiday dresses, sequined shoes.  Well why not add som   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 30, 2011

Okay gang, I am continuing Page’s of My Love For Old Hollywood‘s game of Six Degrees of Separation. Marsha over at A Person in the Dark tagged me to continue to the Six Degrees of Separation game. In this round, Vincent at Carole and Co started us off with Carole Lombard and connected   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 30, 2011

This is for the  Welcome Back, Bob! Blogathon celebrating Robert’s return to Turner Classic Movies on Dec. 1. Hosted by Carley (@MissCarley) from The Kitty Packard Pictorial and Will McKinley (@willmckinley). Robert Osborne returns to TCM Dec.1 Silence always sweeps over my household whenever   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 28, 2011

We have November’s installment of classic film referenced or shown in music videos. Milton Berle in the 1940s. Milton Berle makes a short cameo in the heavy metal song “Round and Round” by Ratt in 1984. You can see him at :23 and also dressed as a woman at :43....   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving from Gordon and Doris. Several holiday themed TV shows and films have the theme of having a pet turkey that is destined to be Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.  Through the months, the turkey has become a friend to the main character so they are reluctant to cover it...   read more