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Camille Claudel Google Doodle

Posted on December 8, 2019 by maedez

The French artist was born on 8 December 1864:

Camille Claudel Google Doodle

The doodle is by artist Ichinori.

Hannah Glasse Google Doodle

Posted on March 29, 2018 by maedez

Yesterday’s Google Doodle was in honor of Hannah Glasse (born on 28 March 1708).

Isn’t it adorable?

Hannah Glasse Google Doodle

Happy Birthday, Marlene!

Posted on December 27, 2017 by maedez

Marlene!

Font and Frock

Happy birthday, Marlene Dietrich!

(27 December 1901)

Marlene Google Doodle

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Pssst! Go Check Out Today’s Google Doodle…

Posted on June 30, 2017 by maedez

It is a slideshow in honor of Victor Hugo’s completion of Les Misérables, which he accomplished on this day in 1862.

Shakespeare 400 Google Doodle

Posted on April 23, 2016 by maedez

Shakespeare 400 Google Doodle

What is your favourite Shakespeare play?

Celebrate Miguel de Cervantes’ Birthday with This Google Doodle

Posted on September 29, 2015 by maedez

Miguel de Cervantes is believed to have been born on this day in 1547.

Miguel de Cervantes Google Doodle

Bookish Google Doodle: Richard Scarry

Posted on June 24, 2014 by maedez

In honor of Richard Scarry’s 92nd birthday, on 5 June 2011:

Richard Scarry Google Doodle

Celebrate Rachel Carson’s Birthday with This Google Doodle

Posted on May 27, 2014 by maedez

Rachel Carson Google Doodle

Celebrate Charlotte Brontë’s Birthday with This Jane Eyre Google Doodle

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Google Doodle Charlotte Bronte

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!