http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php Blog en You can see the segments I'm in here: http://www.tvland.com/prime/shows/mythsandlegends/videos GO BARACK!!! NO on 4 and 8. YES on 2. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:49:53 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/132/ This is the 3rd week and I have been in all the episodes and previewed for the next one as well. The show is on Wednesday at 10pm Eastern and repeated throughout the week. Catch me if you can! xo Laurie Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:30:36 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/130/ Hi! I'm back on TVLand's Myths and Legends this season...with the first episode. And, I'm off to Branson, MO the 14th-22nd to visit Jon. Should be fun. Going to see Paul Revere and the Raiders...be careful what you wish for. I should have put an expiration date on some of mine...but better late than never, I guess! After Branson, one quick trip to LA, then we rescue a new doggie and settle in for the winter. Really can't wait for that. Have a great week! xoxo Laurie Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:09:55 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/129/ It's a very dark day for Hollywood and for the world with the passing of the giant who was Paul Newman. I had the extreme pleasure of working with him and his beautiful wife Joanne back in the fall of 1990 on his annual fundraiser for the Scott Newman Center. The event was coproduced by George Schlatter and by Jack Haley Jr. for whom I was head of development. Paul and Joanne -- as they insisted on being called -- set up camp in our offices for close to a month. During that time, our kitchen was completely stocked with Newman's Own salsa, popcorn, lemonade, dressing, etc. And though I have many stories of his humor and his kindness, I'll tell you my favorite story here. We'd done the work, the event was wonderful. We all stood saying our good-byes in the ballroom. Joanne had her shoes in her hand. Paul had on a t-shirt of a tuxedo shirt. They were ducking out the back to avoid the press. We hugged and thanked them both and as I hugged Paul, I blurted out, "I've been with you every day for weeks and this is it. I'm on Paul withdrawal!" We all laughed and went our own ways. 5 days later, I'm in the office when I hear the bell on the front door ring. I look up and Paul Newman is standing in the doorway looking straight at me. "I'm here to give you your last fix," he said and began walking slowly and deliberately toward me. I thought I might pass out. Everyone and everything else faded into the background. I had tunnel vision -- it was just Paul Newman and me in that room. He took my shoulders and kissed both my cheeks...I remember nothing after that. Jack teased me for weeks after, and I loved it because it reminded me that I had a moment with the most beautiful guy there was...inside and out. I treasure the experience. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:16:06 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/127/ Hi Gang, Here's a 20 minute radio interview I did Tuesday which they set to great videos... http://esotericonline.tripod.com/paracon_2008_speakers.htm#Laurie%20Jacobson-the%20reigning%20expert%20on%20Tinsel%20towns%20ghosts And Jon did 3 minutes on The Early Show on CBS Wed morning. www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/17/earlyshow/leisure/books/main4455083.shtml Jon's in MD right now. I'm off to San Diego Friday. We meet in the airport Sunday and actually spend a week at home before Jon goes to Branson for a month. THEN we rescue a new doggie...can't wait. More soon!! xoxo Laurie Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:39:59 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/126/ I have not logged in in so long...just been so damn busy -- lots of travel...NY was fabulous. Met so many nice people in the PA Poconos...a wonderful booksigning at Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ...Friday we are off to Pueblo, CO where I am teaching 2 writing workshops to help raise $$ for an animal welfare group. Jon goes from there to NY where he will be on The Early Show Wed., the 17th -- y'all tune in, now. I'm back...pace is slowing...working on my next book...a 100 year history of the Sunset Strip. It's gonna be awesome. xo Laurie Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:39:05 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/121/ My traveling days are over for at least 6 weeks! Woo Hoo! I'll still be busy, but I can actually catch up around here. This weekend, I am producing a wonderful one-man show here in Santa Rosa starring my dear friend, Luke Yankee, who had the good fortune to be the son of the brilliant, Oscar-winning actress, Eileen Heckart. DIVA DISH! is a wonderful multi-media recreation of his crazy life: acting lessons from Paul Newman, dry martini lessons from Ethel Merman -- when he was 10! If you live within 50 miles of here -- you gotta come see it!! Luke does this show all over the country, on cruise ships, etc. We are lucky to have him in Santa Rosa to direct "The Women" at SRJC's Summer Rep Theater and I immediately grabbed this weekend for his show. Don't miss it! Saturday, June 7 at 8pm Sunday, June 8 at 2 pm Newman Auditorium at the Santa Rosa Junior College all seats $15 for info and reservations, call: 707 538-9893 After Luke's show, I'll catch you up on everything that's been going on! xo Laurie Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:30:20 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/106/ Hi Gang, It's been some crazy time, traveling with TIMMY'S IN THE WELL. The LA Times Festival of Books at UCLA was great. I signed HOLLYWOOD HAUNTED with Angel ity Press and Jon signed Timmy'S... at the Borders Booth -- which led to invites to sign at several other Borders stores in LA this summer. Will post dates when we have them. Our packed talk at the Studio City Library was such fun. They sure treat you right. This, too, led to several other invites to talk and sign. We really enjoy meeting people and look forward to more! Jon in at a Pet Expo in Saginaw this weekend -- as in "it took me 4 days to hitch hike to..." Home Sunday and off we go again Tuesday for a special Mother's Day event at the TV academy...except June Lockhart won't be there. See who Jon will call Mother. Watch it live at www.emmy.tv Wednesday morning, we shoot seperate interviews at the Lasky-DeMille Barn (www.hollywoodheritage.org) with a German crew for a video column...Jon meets with a Japanese crew a few days later at Canine Companions for Independence (www.cci.org) -- international week! Wednesday afternoon, Jon is doing a 2-hour radio show with Stu Shostak that is sure to be fabulous. You can listen live from 4-6pm PST at http://www.shokusradio.com/main.html CALL IN WITH YOUR QUESTIONS TOLL-FREE: (888) SHOKUS-5! REBROADCASTS DAILY BTW, met with a producer interested in DISHING HOLLYWOOD as a TV show...from his lips to a network executive's ear...gimme those positive vibrations, my friends! More soon! xoxo Laurie Sat, 03 May 2008 10:32:24 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/104/ Laurie Jacobson and Marc Wanamaker sign HOLLYWOOD HAUNTED at the L.A. Times Festival of Books, UCLA Sat Apr 26 11am – 1pm and Sunday, Apr 27 11am to noon UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Angel City Press Booth 332 (on the main drag facing Royce Hall) at the 12th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The Festival is free to the public, but this being UCLA it'll cost you eight bucks to park your car. You might want to take the bus; see http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/public_transportation.html for information. Need more information? See http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/ Laurie Jacobson and Jon Provost sign Timmy's in the Well at the Studio City Library Monday, April 28 at 7pm to talk about Timmy's in the Well. See my appearances page for more info. If you're in LA, come see me at one of these 3 opportunities! Best, Laurie Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:14:33 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/103/ Ms Jacobson, Love all your books on old Hollywood history & scandals & the such. Keep em coming! Any plans for more like these in the near future? Question for you. Do you have any info concerning the rumor of Patricia Van Cleeve Lake being the child of Marion Davies & William Randolph Hearst? Is there any evidence? Why don't the children or grandchildren write a book? Any info is greatly appreciated. I am a very big lover of old Hollywood & the mysteries & scandals. Raymond Leary Hi Raymond, Thanks for your kind words about my books...really appreciate it. My latest is my husband's autobiography: Timmy's in the Well, the Jon Provost Story and I'm really pleased with it. As far as your questions, I do not know about Patricia VC Lake. I know Marion had abortions, but I was never aware of a rumor that she'd actually had a child. I doubt it. The children and grandchildren -- like Patty Hearst! -- they had their own problems to deal with. I think they are more interested in carrying on the family's legacy and contributions, not its scandals. Stay in touch! Best, Laurie Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:23:59 -0700 http://www.lauriejacobson.com/guestbook/index.php/post/102/