In the spring of 1949, Hank Williams had his first Number One hit with “Lovesick Blues” and made his final appearance on the Louisiana Hayride. He would then join the Grand Ole Opry, where he made his triumphant debut that June, shortly after his son, Hank Jr., was born. In October of that monumental year for the entertainer, Williams began hosting his first syndicated radio program, The Health & Happiness Show. In honor of the show’s upcoming 70th anniversary, BMG will release both a two-cd and three-lp vinyl set containing the...
- 5/6/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywoodnews.com: Scott Feinberg chats with legendary comic Joan Rivers about “A Piece of Work,” the acclaimed new doc about her life, as well as Conan v. Jay, Betty White, Oscar-hosting, and more!
This morning, I had the pleasure of chatting with the legendary comedienne Joan Rivers about her life, work, eccentricities, and the new documentary that showcases all of the above, Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg’s aptly titled “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” (see trailer at bottom of post). The film, which debuted to widespread acclaim at January’s Sundance Film Festival, is very funny, as one might expect considering its subject, but also surprisingly moving. It touches upon the tragedy (a husband’s suicide), pain (a mentor’s rejection), and loneliness (a byproduct of aging) that have helped to fuel — and, even after 76 years, continue to fuel — Rivers’ trailblazing career in the public eye, and leaves...
This morning, I had the pleasure of chatting with the legendary comedienne Joan Rivers about her life, work, eccentricities, and the new documentary that showcases all of the above, Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg’s aptly titled “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” (see trailer at bottom of post). The film, which debuted to widespread acclaim at January’s Sundance Film Festival, is very funny, as one might expect considering its subject, but also surprisingly moving. It touches upon the tragedy (a husband’s suicide), pain (a mentor’s rejection), and loneliness (a byproduct of aging) that have helped to fuel — and, even after 76 years, continue to fuel — Rivers’ trailblazing career in the public eye, and leaves...
- 5/13/2010
- by Scott Feinberg
- Hollywoodnews.com
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