He earned his name from Gloria’s line, “Alright Mr. DeMille. I’m ready for my close-up”. ⭐️🎬🎞️🎥

Close-Up and I are currently sitting on the couch watching SUNSET BLVD on TCM. Gloria Swanson’s granddaughter has taken my cemetery tour and appeared on Hollywood Kitchen. She knows all about Close-Up and how he used to sleep on Cecil B. DeMille’s grave.

The next episode of Hollywood Kitchen will happen on Sunday, August 2nd at 10:30am PST. It will be all about Robert Mitchum and I'll be joined by his niece Cindy Mitchum Azbill along with writer & cocktail expert @cinemasips.bsky.social and @moviejawn.com editor-in-chief Rosalie Kicks.

Last year I landed my first paid voice over job narrating a documentary. I've also written and narrated two pieces for Film Masters. The links are in the comments. I have no idea how to get more gigs doing this though, as these basically fell into my lap. Any ideas or suggestions?

She died of cancer at age 47 years old long before I was born. Even though we never got to meet, I’ve always admired the few photographs of her that remain. She seems frozen in time a mysterious figure. Apparently she loved classic Hollywood. I like to think she was with me tonight.

My great grandmother Grace Egleson had a similar blouse from the 1930s and somehow it got passed down to me. I wore it tonight in her memory.

There’s an exercise scene in the film where the characters played by Joan Fontaine and Rosalind Russell are with a private trainer. They are wearing exercise blouses and if you look closely you can see their initials are embroidered on them.

Tonight I met up with some friends and saw THE WOMEN at the @newbeverly I also took my great grandmother with me in a manner of speaking.

Chris Cornell born on July 20th, 1964. He was a singer, songwriter and guitarist in the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave and hailed by critics as the voice of his generation. Cornell is interred nearby his famous friend Johnny Ramone at Hollywood Forever. @hollywoodforevertv.bsky.social

This past Saturday I was in the middle of giving the cemetery tour when a man approached me. I was a bit startled and then he handed me a bag of these magnets he made with my image on them. I feel badly that I didn't get to properly thank him. I am always grateful when people appreciate my work.

. I tried to get a photo of myself wearing my t-shirt with Close-Up, but he has not been in a cooperative mood today. I tried!!

My dear friend @reallybethann.bsky.social is suggesting that we have a “Pre-Code Girl Summer” and that sounds like a great idea to me. Beth has a launched a whole line of products including t-shirts, stickers, mugs, totes and more. You can order them on Threadless.

I highly recommend reading the biography “Dark Carnival: The Secret World of Tod Browning, Hollywood’s Master of the Macabre” by David J. Skal and Elias Savada. Many of Browning’s films are in DVD, so please seek them out. 🦇🕸️🕷️

A friend gifted me these zombie seed packets. I planted them in a box in my alley garden and they are already growing! I wasn’t able to get video, but when you touch them they close up and play dead. Then they come back to life exactly as advertised! This is so darned cool. 🧟‍♀️🪴

She was vilified in the press and sadly lies and rumors about her persist to this day. For the most accurate information on this case, please read the book “Room 1219” by Greg Merritt.

Model, clothing designer and actress Virginia Rappe was born on July 7th, 1891. She died in 1921 several days after attending a party thrown by Roscoe Arbuckle at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. He was acquitted after three trials.

The countdown to Halloween has begun! I kicked off spooky season this morning by doing a “Terror Twist” workout at killerfitnessla Their classes are so much fun and a great workout! Plus I love supporting small businesses. If you live in Los Angeles, go check it out! ☠️💀🎃🐈‍⬛🧙‍♀️

Yesterday I attended a Fourth of July party and I made a coconut cream pie. I stated putting the shredded coconut on top of the pie in stripes and accidentally made the French flag! 🇫🇷 I decided to just go with it. Vive la France!

Happy Fourth of July from Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth and Esther Williams. 🧨🎆🇺🇸

The other night I visited @philippetheog again for dinner with friends. It was founded in 1908 and is a beloved Los Angeles gem.

Nelson Eddy was born on June 29, 1901. He was born into a family filled with musical talent. He is best remembered for his screen partnership with Jeanette MacDonald. They were considered "America's Singing Sweethearts". Nelson Eddy is buried with his wife and mother at [Hollywood Forever.

Finally getting to have this on Blu-ray is a dream come true! I’m so grateful to everyone behind the scenes who made this happen. #joancrawfordforever #adrian #mgm

The next episode of Hollywood Kitchen will be on Friday, July 3rd at 10:00am PST on my Facebook page. It will be all about Carole Landis and my guest will be biographer Rich Shmelter. We will also be joined by Elizabeth Locke who will discuss Carole's cocktail recipes. www.facebook.com/karie.bible

In 2021 I did an episode of Hollywood Kitchen about Ann Blyth and made her recipe for blueberry muffins. My friend Barbara sent her a note about the episode. She wrote back and said she’s glad to know the recipe still works. How cool is THAT? She was a wonderful actress and will be greatly missed.

Actor Fred Esmelton was born in Melbourne, Australia on June 22, 1872. He came to Hollywood and found steady work as a character actor. He appeared in films such as "Lady of the Night" with Norma Shearer and "Kid Boots" with Clara Bow. He died in 1933 and is buried at Hollywood Forever.

When Brian first finished the script, he came over to my apartment to give me a preview. Close-Up refused to give up the director’s chair, so I had to pull out another one. Brian and Close-Up sat side by side while he performed the play!

Last weekend I saw “Jimmy Stewart: On the Front of Life” at Hollywood Fringe. Writer, director and star Brian Rohan was riveting and brought Jimmy Stewart back to life. The final Hollywood Fringe performance will be Saturday, June 27th at 8:15pm. This is not to be missed.

If you know or suspect someone might be having a tough time, send them a message, text or pick up the phone and call. A little act of kindness can mean the world to someone who is hurting. (This photo is from “The Shining”.)

Happy Father’s Day! Here’s a photo of us axe throwing at Bull and Blade back home in Savannah.

The next episode of Hollywood Kitchen will be on Sunday, June 21st at 10:00am pst on my Facebook page. My guest will be Dominique Breckenridge and we will discuss all things Josephine Baker and make her recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese. Tune in and join the fun! 🎶🎼🎵🍌