Happy New Years! Ringing in 2020
In the monthly round-up, I examine modern headlines through a classic Hollywood lens.
Happy New Years! And congratulations, you survived 2019.
Already, people are hailing the coming decade as the new “Roaring 20s” which has me a little excited.
According to History.com, the Roaring 20s was a time of:
a surging economy created an era of mass consumerism, as Jazz-Age flappers flouted Prohibition laws and the Harlem Renaissance redefined arts and culture.
As we open the new decade, let’s hear each other… roar.
January Monthly Roundup of Classic Hollywood News
JUDY GARLAND BIOPIC, A VISIT TO THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, AND AUDREY HEPBURN’S ICONIC GIVENCHY DRESS
Have you had a chance to see the new Judy Gardland biopic? I spent most of the time traveling during the holidays, but I can’t wait, especially considering Renee Zellweger is taking home all sorts of awards for her performance.
You know you’ve made it when you… have a post office named after you?
Doris Day’s former Beverly Hills home where the iconic singer and actress lived with husband Marty Melcher has been listed for sale for a cool $14.5 million dollars.
Speaking of expensive things, Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy dress made famous in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s recently sold for a cool half-million dollars. .
That's all for now, folks!
xoxo -- Stefanie
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The other day, my husband randomly asked me, “Is Doris Day still alive?” As many of you know, we lost Doris last year, May 13, 2019. She lived a long full life, though. She was 97 years old, and in those 97 years, Doris work embodied that of the All-American girl. Her legendary career included numerous hit singles, many classic movies, The Doris Day Show, and her passionate advocacy for animals.