Buzz Briefs: Tony Dow, "Dallas"
"Gosh Wally, You Can Sure Sculpt"
Eat your heart out, Eddie Haskell.
Tony Dow, best known as the actor who portrayed The Beav's big brother, Wally, in the '50s TV series "Leave It to Beaver," will have one of his abstract sculptures on display at the Louvre. Several sculptors from the Karen Lynne Gallery - including Dow - will have their works shown at the historic art museum in Paris as part of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts exhibition.
"Having something shown at the Louvre is about as good as you can get," said Dow, who lives in Los Angeles, "especially when it's a juried show like this where there's a panel of judges who pick the pieces to be in the exhibition. I'm a little humbled by the whole thing but grateful nonetheless."
Dow, who has also worked as a director and visual effects producer on several TV shows, has been painting and sculpting since he was a teenager. The 63-year-old artist's sculpture that will be shown at the Louvre from Dec. 11-14 is titled "Unknown Warrior," and is a bronze figure of a woman holding a shield.
"Of course, I'm really proud of 'Leave It to Beaver' and my directing career in television," said Dow. "Those are great accomplishments. I'm really proud of them, but this is interesting because I don't think they know anything about that at the Louvre."
Drama At "Dallas" Reunion, Not Enough Room At The Ranch
Who saw J.R.?
A weekend event organized to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Dallas" has created a drama worthy of the Ewing family itself after angry fans complained they didn't get the access to cast members of the TV show they had paid for - while others got close to the stars without paying for the privilege.
It happened in part because hundreds more people than expected showed up for Saturday night's barbecue and cast reunion at the famed Southfork Ranch. The event's organizers are blaming Southfork for allowing gatecrashers; a ranch official places the blame on the organizers.
"It was a huge letdown - totally not worth it. I do feel like I got really ripped off," Elizabeth Knight, who paid $400 in anticipation of getting access to the cast, told Dallas-Fort Worth television station WFAA.
"It was a disaster. It was total chaos," Mickey James, who paid $500 in anticipation of getting to mingle with the cast, told The Associated Press. "We couldn't even get close to the stage."
Fans had paid anywhere from $100 to $1,000 for tickets, with those who paid higher prices to gain greater access to Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy and others.
Jason Hardison, the event's executive producer, said instead of the 2,000 people expected, 4,000 showed up to celebrate one of the most popular prime-time soap operas in TV history. Viewed panoramically in the show's introduction, the ranch is in the Dallas suburb of Parker, about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas.
Chicago Theater Community To Honor Studs Terkel
Actor David Schwimmer will be among members of Chicago's theater community honoring the late Studs Terkel next week.
The broadcaster, activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author died Oct. 31 at age 96.
On Monday, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host a tribute to Terkel, including a staged reading with music adapted from Terkel's book, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith."
Although admission is free, reservations are required.
Nov. 10,2008
Return Of "Lost" Snatches Up Prime Time On Jan. 21
ABC will devote all of its prime time on Jan. 21 to the return of "Lost," showing two one-hour episodes preceded by a synopsis to update viewers on the story, the network said Monday.
The drama was last seen on its finale on May 29, an action-packed episode with an exploded freighter, a stabbing and a boat rescue.
The show will air regularly 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. ABC said it will make an announcement shortly on where "Private Practice" will be scheduled.
The "Lost" clip show, a format its producers have used to keep viewers up-to-date on the complicated story, will air at 8 p.m. EST on Jan. 21. The first hour begins at 9 p.m.
"W's" James Cromwell Hospitalized After Cycling Accident
James Cromwell was injured in a fall from his bicycle over the weekend and was expected to be released from a hospital Monday, his publicist said.
Cromwell, 68, suffered a broken collarbone and a partially deflated lung, according to a statement released Monday by publicist Nancy Seltzer. She said Cromwell is a serious cyclist who was training on a Los Angeles-area canyon road Sunday when he fell from the bike.
Cromwell starred in the "Babe" movies and recently portrayed the first President George Bush in "W." Seltzer said Cromwell would be well enough to complete his work schedule on the new TV drama "My Own Worst Enemy."
"Twilight" Star Robert Pattinson's Mall Appearance Has Tweens In A Tizzy
At least one girl was injured after a crowd got rowdy outside a San Francisco mall hoping to see the young star of upcoming movie "Twilight."
About 3,000 people - mostly teenage girls - arrived early Monday at the Stonestown Galleria mall hours before the scheduled appearance of Robert Pattinson.
The 22-year-old British actor plays Edward Cullen, a vampire who falls in love with a human, in the film scheduled for release Nov. 21. He also played Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies.
Police canceled Pattinson's evening autograph session at the Hot Topic store after the crowd began pushing its way inside the mall. One girl reportedly broke her nose in the crush.
Hot Topic employees declined comment. San Francisco police did not immediately return calls.
Britney Spears Is Working On "Top Secret Project"
Pop diva Britney Spears is gearing up for a new project, which she is sort of keeping under wraps -- for now.
According to People, Spears is working on a "top secret project" with her choreographer and manager.
The 26-year-old pop star released four photos of male dancers auditioning for her "top secret project" on her celebrity MySpace page.
Her latest album, "Circus" is due out in three weeks.