Summary

PERSONALITY NEWS NETWORK

Source Archive Films by Getty Images
Title: PERSONALITY NEWS NETWORK
File Number: DEL-1 Beta SP
Color: Color
Type: Interview
Restrictions: FOOTAGE OF INTERVIEWER CANNOT BE LICENSED
Subjects: celebrities, disco nightclub, red carpet, premieres, Hollywood, show business, stars, actors, publicity, fashion, gossip, personalities, television, publishing
Description: FOOTAGE OF INTERVIEWER CANNOT BE LICENSED 1981 - 1982 interviews with celebrities and personalities. Lots of Nancy Collins intro 01:00:26:17 - 01:00:52:22 color w sound 1980 Tony Randall talks about hotel developers wanting to change the face of Broadway. 01:00:52:23 - 01:02:13:27 color w sound 1980 Jose, hairdresser to the stars, (in snakeskin cowboy hat) talks about some of his clients in the 1980s, including Cher, Linda Gray, Barbara Walters. 01:02:13:28 - 01:02:55:24 color w sound 1980 Sophia Loren at the New York Lord and Taylor's she introduces her new line of perfume. She talks about problems with her divorce and taxes in Italy. Theater marquee for little-attended Ronald Reagan film festival marquee. 01:02:55:25 - 01:04:19:21 color w sound 1980 Angela Lansbury sits with Rex Reed talks about what it's like playing the role of a 75 year old woman, Agatha Christie. 01:04:19:22 - 01:05:07:23 color w sound 1980 Neil Bogart talks about being sued by Donna Summer. He comments on her accusations and claims. 01:05:07:24 - 01:06:34:07 color w sound 1980 Jean Nanoy Marty Monroe: She comments on what it's like being a boxing manager, Muhammad Ali's views. 01:06:34:08 - 01:06:57:18 color w sound 1980 Guy Laroche in satin suit: Model has Connie Cook with him. Guy comments on current sleek fashions. 01:06:57:19 - 01:08:20:25 color w sound 1980 Actor John Hurt talks about playing Jesus in Mel Brooks film. 01:08:20:25 - 01:09:00:28 color w sound 1980 Danny Sugarman, Jim Morrison's biographer, comments on Jim's life. Note: DO NOT LICENSE Jim Morrison clip 01:09:00:29 - 01:10:13:13 color w sound 1980 Designer Diane von Furstenberg at the home of Barry Diller talks about the best dressed women in the industry. 01:10:13:14 - 01:12:15:18 color w sound 1980 Mr. Blackwell talks about his annual list of worst-dressed women, Dinah Shore's resentment. Beverly Hills Bistro party for jewelry. actor Persis Khambatta, producer Giorgio Moroder, Parker Stevenson, actor Leigh McCloskey. Candy Spelling talks about alleged 'unusual practices' of Spelling Goldberg, producer of 'Charlie's Angels.' 01:12:15:19 - 01:12:58:04 color w sound 1980 Actor Jean Stapleton talks about the death of her character from 'All In The Family,' character traits of Edith Bunker. 01:12:58:05 - 01:14:10:03 color w sound 1980 Tommy Tune, playing with miniature stage set, talks about being fired as the director of the film, 'The Best Little Whore House in Texas.' 01:14:10:04 - 01:15:47:15 color w sound 1980 Michael Douglas interviewed in back of limo gives his views on sex roles. Premiere of 'Times Square' musical on Broadway, New York City. Carly Simon, Bella Abzug, Andy Warhol, Meatloaf, Irene Cara etc. 01:15:47:16 - 01:17:17:09 color w sound 1980 Actor Loni Anderson comments on what it's like being a sex symbol and its effect on her life. Marsha Mason speaks at weird religious ceremony by Swami. Olivia Hussey in audience. 01:17:17:10 - 01:17:37:05 Clip from Bette Midler film 'Divine Madness' (DO NOT LICENSE) 01:17:37:06 - 01:19:10:03 color w sound 1980 Bette Midler interview. Talks about being 'a star.' She shrouds her head in turtleneck. She also comments on the rumors about former manager Aaron Russo, colleagues Melissa Manchester and Barry Manilow. 01:19:47:19 - 01:21:04:15 color w sound 1980 Actor Christopher Atkins talks about his relationship with co-stars in the movie 'The Blue Lagoon.' 01:21:04:16 - 01:21:19:02 color w sound 1980 Show Boat concert in Los Angeles, CA. Dick Clark, Barbara Eden, Stefanie Powers at a Show Boat concert in Los Angeles. She keeps quiet on her relationship with William Holden. 01:21:19:03 - 01:23:29:09 color w sound 1980 Erik Estrada, accompanied by girlfriend Beverly Sassoon, talks candidly about his life. 01:23:29:10 - 01:24:12:20 color w sound 1980 Jim Brown talks about Richard Pryor being in the hospital after drug-related burns. He also comments on Richard's drug problem. 01:24:12:21 - 01:24:56:25 color w sound 1980 Morgan Fairchild and Parker Stevenson attend party. Fairchild talks about new show 'Flamingo Road.' Bassist Tom Peterson, sitting with his wife Dagmar, talks about leaving the rock band Cheap Trick after 7 years. 01:24:56:26 - 01:26:37:28 color w sound 1980 Debbie Reynolds comments on the success of her daughter Carrie Fisher as an actress. She talks about the relationship between Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon. Connie Stevens talks about her current relationship status. She also talks about the content of Eddie Fisher's book. VS celebrities at Thalian party- Donald O'Connor, Lloyd Bridges, Barbi Benton, Tom Bosley, Charlton Heston etc. 01:26:37:29 - 01:27:25:27 color w sound 1980 Actor Keith Carradine at his home in Topanga Canyon playing a song that he hasn't recorded yet. He talks about his private life, especially his break up with Christina Raines. 01:27:25:28 - 01:28:01:00 color w sound 1980 Clip from film, 'The Stuntman.' (DO NOT LICENSE) 01:28:01:01 - 01:28:23:29 color w sound 1980 Actor Barbara Hershey talks about new image, dropping 'seagull' from her name. 01:28:24:00 - 01:29:42:27 color w sound 1980 Anthony Hopkins speaks about his role in the film, 'The Elephant Man.' 01:29:42:28 - 01:30:22:08 color w sound 1980 VS Kennedys arriving at event, surrounded by photographers. Caroline Kennedy and boyfriend Tom Carney, Chris Lawford, JFK Jr., Robert Kennedy Jr. 01:30:22:09 - 01:31:21:21 color w sound 1980 Jane Alexander comments on the heated debate about Vanessa Redgrave (PLO supporter) in the TV broadcast 'Playing for Time.' Sylvester Stallone in New York City disco XENON (brief) HA shot of disco dancers on Xenon dance floor (brief but good). (XENON was at 124 West 43rd Street, originally the Henry Miller theater, and is today the Kit Kat Club). 01:31:21:22 - 01:32:50:23 color w sound 1980 William Safire talks about the meaning of Liberty Endorsement. He comments on Richard Nixon's power. 01:32:50:24 - 01:33:32:00 color w sound 1980 Cornelia Wallace, ex-wife of Alabama governor George Wallace, talks about their relationship after divorce. 01:33:32:01 - 01:34:26:03 color w sound 1980 Phil Everly, singing alone at the Palomino, talks about how he was once a popular vocalist. 01:34:26:04 - 01:35:11:24 color w sound 1980 Rex Smith speaks of his relationship with Linda Ronstadt. 01:35:11:25 - 01:35:42:05 color w sound 1980 Jacksons receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in crowded ceremony at Sunset and Vine. Michael Jackson and family (brief) lifting star. 01:35:42:06 - 01:36:23:29 color w sound 1980 Senator Eugene McCarthy talks about born-again politics, candidates citing God in campaigns. 01:36:24:00 - 01:36:54:05 color w sound 1980 Patrick Terrail, owner of the restaurant, Ma Maison, he talks about what the stars like to eat. 01:36:54:06 - 01:37:43:05 color w sound 1980 Hong Kong martial arts star Jackie Chan (young) promoting film, 'The Big Brawl.' Talks about difference between him and Bruce Lee, being called 'Oriental Dustin Hoffman' in Hong Kong. 01:37:43:06 - 01:39:15:09 color w sound 1980 Designer Eileen Ford describes what the look of the 1980s will be - elegant, sophisticated. Fred Astaire wedding ceremony to 35 year-old Robyn Smith. 01:39:15:10 - 01:40:09:23 color w sound 1980 Vicki Johnson (Penthouse Pet of the Year, stand-in for Angie Dickinson) talks about whether or not posing nude will hurt her career as a model. 01:40:09:24 - 01:41:28:05 color w sound 1980 Ricci Martin, son of Dean Martin, plays guitar, comments on legacy, reputation of father for drinking. 01:41:28:06 - 01:43:58:19 color w sound 1980 Actor Donna Pescow speaks about dating Sophia Loren talks about hating the way she looks. Actor Richard Harris and wife Ann Turkel leave New York restaurant- paparazzi. 01:43:58:20 - 01:46:03:06 color w sound 1980 Actor Pam Dawber explains her feelings about working with Robin Williams and ego conflicts between her and her boyfriend. 01:46:03:07 - 01:46:54:03 color w sound 1980 Actor Karen Valentine sitting in car with Keith Baxter talks about career in downfall after her TV sitcom. 01:46:54:04 - 01:47:54:24 color w sound 1980 Female model modeling floral dress. Michael Vollbracht talks about his business as a fashion designer. 01:47:54:25 - 01:48:54:16 color w sound 1980 Elliot Gould talks about Barbara Streisand's career and his relationship with her. 01:48:54:17 - 01:50:21:27 color w sound 1980 Kathy Lee Crosby confronts a Hollywood taboo by saying she is willing to have a child out of wedlock. 01:50:21:28 - 01:51:02:07 color w sound 1980 Entertainer Ethel Merman says she's retiring from Broadway, mentions her disco album. 01:51:02:08 - 01:51:35:29 color w sound 1980 Robert Walden from 'Lou Grant' on his favorite hero- Robin Hood. 01:51:36:00 - 01:52:47:12 color w sound 1980 Britt Ekland refuses to comment on the will of Peter Sellers. Talks about her life being too public, explains past relationship with Rod Stewart. 01:52:47:13 - 01:54:19:27 color w sound 1980 Danny Elfman of Oingo Boingo at desk talks about broad variety of 'new wave' music. 01:54:19:28 - 01:56:13:29 color w sound 1980 Publisher David Obst comments on Candice Bergen's book. Talks about her relationship with her father Edgar Bergen. 01:56:14:00 - 01:56:42:20 color w sound 1980 Catherine Hicks talks about her 'overnight' success after taking on the role of Marilyn Monroe in 'Marilyn, The Untold Story.' Talks about her private life. 01:56:42:21 - 01:57:59:01 color w sound 1980 Consumer advocate Ralph Nader explains his plan to go to Hollywood and produce movies about 'capitalist realism,' work with Redford. 01:57:59:02 - 01:58:36:29 color w sound 1980 Christopher Reeve talks about his career was aided by his role as Superman. (*Screen incorrectly identifies him as 'Chrisopher Reeves.') 01:58:37:00 - 01:59:17:04 color w sound 1980 Anita Gillette from stage musical 'They're Playing Our Song.' talks about her lack of love life 01:59:17:05 - 02:00:02:22 color w sound 1980 Herb Albert explains why he had to decline Judy Garland's proposal for him to produce and album for her. He talks about losing his client Quincy Jones. 02:00:02:23 - 02:00:36:26 color w sound 1980 Quincy Jones talks about his new label and his favorite song- 'Body Heat.' 02:00:36:27 - 02:01:06:23 color w sound 1980 Prince Egon von Furstenberg talks about where the jet set play month-by-month. 02:01:06:24 - 02:03:18:07 color w sound 1980 Retired football player Joe Namath talks about his retirement and his love life. 02:03:18:08 - 02:04:16:01 color w sound 1980 Agent, producer Charles Koppelman talks about Barbara Streisand's hit songs. Also explains packaging a talent. 02:04:16:02 - 02:04:38:27 color w sound 1980 Jack Haley Jr., accompanied by Carol Lynley, explains his relationship with Carol and Lindsay Wagner 02:04:38:28 - 02:04:40:01 color w sound 1980 Bill Hudson talks about his marriage break-up with Goldie Hawn. 02:05:40:02 - 02:06:32:07 color w sound 1980 Candy Clark talks about her failed marriage to Marjoe Gortner and relationships. Barbara Bain, Nancy Walker etc. 02:06:32:08 - 02:07:35:18 color w sound 1980 Vidal Sassoon clarifies his relationship and former marriage with Beverly Sassoon and her relationship with Erik Estrada. 02:07:35:19 - 02:08:31:10 color w sound 1980 Suzy Chaffee talks about being linked to Ted Kennedy. 02:08:31:11 - 02:10:56:19 color w sound 1980 Actors' Studio Tribute Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City. Celebrity arrivals. Sally Field, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Ellen Burstyn. Founder Lee Strasberg, accompanied by Anna and Susan Strasberg, talks about the Actors Studio Awards. Al Pacino, Bea Arthur, Robert De Niro receive awards. Susan Strasberg comments on the reaction of people to her book, 'Bittersweet.' Anne Jackson talks about her own book that she is writing. 02:10:56:20 - 02:11:43:04 color w sound 1980 Folk rock singer Harry Chapin talks about not being a 'rock 'n' roll' person, talks about the entertainment industry. 02:11:43:05 - 02:12:41:13 color w sound 1980 Handicapped actor Susan Gilstard explains her medical condition. Describes what it's like working with Bette Davis. 02:12:41:14 - 02:13:21:06 color w sound 1980 Catherine Deneuve comments on being called one of the most beautiful woman in the world, talks about relationship with Roger Vadim. 02:13:21:07 - 02:13:47:26 color w sound 1980 James Earl Jones talks about his role as the voice of Darth Vader. 02:13:47:27 - 02:14:19:25 color w sound 1980 Deborah Raffin discusses being married to her producer and role in musical. 02:14:19:26 - 02:16:10:11 color w sound 1980 Zubin Mehta talks about being honoured by the American Friends of the Hebrew University. Celebrities arrive: Florence Henderson, Jack Klugman, Harvey Korman, Johnny Carson and wife Joanna, Gregory Peck and wife Veronique. Actor Gregory Peck talks about the undefined 'secret' of his success. Talk show host Dinah Shore talks about her relationship with Burt Reynolds. Johnny Carson at the award ceremony for Zubin Mehta he talks about hurting his ribs during rehearsal. 02:16:10:12 - 02:17:28:11 color w sound 1980 Elizabeth Taylor receives Simon Weisenthal Humanitarian Award, Washington, DC. Celebrity arrivals- Cyd Sherisse and Tony Martin, Rita Moreno, Robert Culp, etc. Accompanied by her husband, Senator John Warner, Taylor talks about great honor. Warner declines to talk about the part he plans to take in the Reagan Administration. Charles Bronson and wife Jill Ireland 02:17:28:12 - 02:18:04:29 color w sound 1980 Actor James Farentino, accompanied by Michelle Lee, talks about Faye Dunaway and the rumors on the set of 'Evita' TV movie. Michelle Lee comments as well. 02:18:05:00 - 02:20:03:00 color w sound 1980 Suzanne Somers with husband manager Alan Hamel talks about her salary demands for the TV sitcom 'Three's Company. Joyce DeWitt explains the false rumors going on about her and Suzanne Somers' relationship on the set of 'Three's Company.' She also describes her love life. 02:20:03:01 - 02:20:42:20 color w sound 1980 Ed McMahon talks about Johnny Carson and the possible end of 'Tonight Show.' 02:20:42:21 - 02:22:17:09 color w sound 1980 Film composer John Williams on golf course talks about scoring the new Steven Spielberg film, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' Golf coach Eddie Merrins at Bel Air Country Club describes Hollywood's great golfers. He mentions Katherine Hepburn and Howard Hughes, Tom Schneider. 02:22:17:10 - 02:23:46:03 color w sound 1980 Meeting to support aid for battered women. VS celebrities- Joyce Dewitt, Barbara Rush, Katherine Helmond, Patrick Wayne. Actor Linda Kelsey talks about journalism, being considered for 'Brenda Starr' role. Randi Oakes tells about past relationship with Joe Namath. 02:23:46:04 - 02:25:35:05 color w sound 1980 Patti Davis talks about her father Ronald Reagan's presidential election and how this may affect her acting career. Talks about her mother and signing with agent Jay Bernstein. 02:25:35:06 - 02:27:20:19 color w sound 1980 Rona Barrett describes being a gossip columnist. Talks about her tiff with Tom Schneider. Larry Hagman (in cowboy hat) presenting award to 'Dallas' producer Lee Rich. Bette Midler accepts 'Entertainer of The Year' award from Liberace. Liberace talks about his diamonds (received as gifts) and his success with different age groups. 02:27:20:20 - 02:29:18:14 color w sound 1980 Actor Dudley Moore talks about his relationship with Susan Anton. Talks about his childhood, medical problems, career, what he would want epitaph to be. 02:29:18:15 - 02:30:24:02 color w sound 1980 Actor Sam Jones describes being cast as 'Flash Gordon.' He talks about being a sex symbol. 02:30:24:02 - 02:31:16:28 color w sound 1980 Actor Persis Khambatta talks about being bald, love and relationships. 02:31:16:29 - 02:32:30:24 color w sound 1980 Actor James Coco explains his book and talks about other diets, 'Scarsdale diet.' 02:32:30:25 Timothy Hutton talks about the success of the film 'Ordinary People' (gets cut off)
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