Category Archives: Film/Television

Comedian Kevin Nealon Awarded Doctorate Degree

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Sue

Comedian and actor, Kevin Nealon is racking up the honorary titles. He was honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades from 2016-2017. Now he has been given an honorary doctorate. On Saturday, Nealon’s alma mater, Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, gave … Continue reading →

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Billy Crystal’s New Musical Honored with Tony Nominations

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Opening night for Billy Crystal’s new musical was only two weeks ago, following a few weeks of preview performances. But “Mr. Saturday Night” already has made an impact because it just got five Tony nominations. They were … Continue reading →

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Respected L.A. Film Critic Turan Offers Oscar Picks

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Sue

One of the favorite speakers at the Palisades Optimist Club is now retired L.A. Times film critic Kenneth Turan, who makes a yearly visit to offer his wisdom in selecting Oscar awardees. The 94th Academy Awards will be held on … Continue reading →

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Billy Crystal Honored, Michael Keaton Wins at Critics Choice Awards

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News Being honored with a lifetime achievement award was a great way for Billy Crystal to celebrate his birthday, one day early. He turns 74 today. The award was given yesterday, Sunday, at … Continue reading →

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Billy Crystal to be Honored at Critics Choice Awards

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Sue

  By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News Among his awards, Billy Crystal already has six Emmys and a Tony. And of course, along with his wife Janice, he was a recent honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades. Now there’s … Continue reading →

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Renée Zellweger Turns to a True-Crime Project on TV

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News It might require more than a double-take to realize that’s former Palisadian Renée Zellweger in a new NBC miniseries about a murderous friend. The real-life woman she plays in “The Thing About … Continue reading →

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The Real Larry David Exposed

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Sue

UPDATE: Larry David has changed his mind. Just hours before it was to run, he asked HBO to pull “The Larry David Story.”  HBO has posted this tweet: “The #LarryDavidStory on @HBOMax is being postponed. Instead, Larry has decided he wants to do … Continue reading →

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Bay Theater Events Open to Palisades Residents

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Sue

A resident tipped Circling the News that free movies will be screened at the Bay Theater this coming week. “The Bay will be offering free showings of both ‘Tall Girl’ and ‘Tall Girl 2, but you have to stop by … Continue reading →

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Palisades Producer Chuck Lorre Donates $7 Million to Venice Family Clinic

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Sue

On Monday, the Venice Family Clinic announced that Palisades Producer Chuck Lorre donated $7 million to the clinic. The Clinic, in a press release, said it will use the money to modernize its clinic site on Rose Avenue in Venice. … Continue reading →

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Cause of Death of Former Honorary Mayor Bob Saget Still Unknown.

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Sue

Comedian and actor Bob Saget’s funeral was held Friday at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. ABC will air a tribute to Saget at the start of Sunday night’s edition of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” Saget, who was … Continue reading →

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