“V.J.” Day—Van Johnson
June 12, 2024
in Hollywood
THEY DIDN’T WAVE FLAGS AT BIRMINGHAM WHEN THEY CARRIED THE WOUNDED SOLDIERS FROM THE TRAIN. AND VAN JOHNSON, WATCHING QUIETLY, SWALLOWED HARD, WONDERING HOW TO SAY, “WELCOME HOME.”...
Barefoot Girl With Chic—Rita Moreno
December 4, 2022
in Hollywood
After fourteen fiery, shoeless roles Rita Moreno graduated to high heels and a wiggle. Then opportunity knocked—her right back on her dancing feet....
Hep-Cat Sage Hen
October 25, 2022
in Hollywood
Rita Moreno’s going to school and liking it. And though she still loves her bongo drums, she’s getting real serious about Strauss!...