Pahrump Valley Gazette, Thursday, February 13, 1997 AA1
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1 ackson's
' Hollywood Report
Sports Quiz E/
HOLLYWOOD ... So this week we know
who's in there competing for an Oscar win.
Already plans are underway for the gala event
set for the night of March 24th. After years
and years, the Academy Awards have never
ceased to create excitement. And since that's
all anybody out this way is talking about, I
thought perhaps you'd like a
look back at a few tidbits
through the years ...
Like the night Marion
Brando sent Sasheer
Littlefeather, an American In-
dian, to accept his Award _
his ultimate slap on the wri st
to the Academy. And the night
the man got loose, ran across
the stage and mooned the au-
dience. There have been many
instances to remember, but the
one I'll never forget happened
to me.
It was 1977. Vanessa
Redgrave had been nomi-
nated Best Supporting Ac-
MARLON BRANDO
I was only kidding." BUT THEY
WEREN'T. The word "bomb" was not to
be taken lightly. After searching me, they
took my purse, shaking the contents onto
a table. Now I must explainthat I always
carry some non-fat powdered milk in a
little vial because of low blood sugar.
, When that fell out, all hell
really broke loose. "Get the
Bomb Squad," one
screamed. All the while, I'm
telling them to get somebody
from the Academy, they
knew me, and the vial held
on
ly powdered milk. All
they did was hold my arms
tighter and scowl.
While we were waiting,
Bob Hope, who was emcee-
ing the show, passed by, his
tuxedo jacket on his arm. He
was on his way to his d
ressing room. "Hi, Jill," he
said. I screamed, "Bob. Get
tress for "Julia." Due to her political be- somebody. They're going to arrest me."
liefs, there was rmch consternation. Crowds "Sorry, Jill," he said. "I'm in a hurry. No
marched affd hurled threats outside the Dor-
othy Chandler Pavilion and security had
been beefed up inside an d out. I was then
the Hollywood correspondent, on deadline,
for the New Orleans Times Picayune.
Members of the press, musicians and
performers entered through a special back
entrance. From there, we took an elevator to
the Press Room on the 4th floor, to grab a
seat and a typewriter. (No laptops then.) On
this particular night, several of us were held
u p at the elevator for quite some time. I was
beginning to get edgy. It was almost start-
ing time and so I said _ "If I get up there a
nd can't get a typewriter, I'm going to drop
a bomb." WHAMMO! Before I could blink,
two burly security officers grabbed my arms,
pin ned them behind my back and marched
me down a long hall to a loading dock
overlooking the street. All the while, I'm
telling them, "My name is Jill Jackson. I'm
a member of the press. I don't have a bomb.
time for jokes.;' And-oTfhe-went!
After much waiting, the Bomb Squad
arrived, carefully inspecting the vial. "It's
powdered milk," I said. "Taste it." Gin-
gerly, one put a tad on his finger, sniffed
and tasted. "It's powdered milk," he said.
The boys loosened their grip a bit, and
just as they
did, the head of Academy Publicity
and the Head of Security arrived assuring
them I was of sane mind. I was finally
turned loose, but not without one final
indignity. "Miss Jackson," said one of the
officers. "We have to file a report on this.
What is your age pl ease?" Never have I
ever gone beyond 29, but that night I was
so shaken, I told the truth.
P.S. A friend saved me a seat and a
typewriter. I filed my story, but never
since have I used that word in writing or
speaking _ not even for a bad film or play.
The word "turkey" will suffice!
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1. What two boxers were involved in 1927's long-count bout?
2. What song is heard as the horses parade to the post for the
Kentucky Derby?
3. What sport uses a piton hammer and nylon rope, with a
crash helmet oDtional?
4. What zone varies from batter to batter in baseball?
5. What sport has a competition for bulldoggers?
6. What ball game did James Naismith invent in Springfield,
Mass.?
7. Who was the first defenseman to win the NHL scoring
championship?
8. How long is a regulation soccer game?
Entertainment Extra
by Evelyn Ludvigson
Q. I love the actor who
plays the butler on "The
Nanny," and I hope you
can tell me everything you
know about him. Was he
born in England or
Canada? Liza W.
A. Daniel Davis, who
plays the acerbic Niles on
the series, was born in Little
Rock, Arkansas. He was
graduated from the Arkans
as Arts Center with a
Bachelor's and Master's in
Fine Arts. His career spans
numerous films, such as
"The Hunt for Red Octo-
ber" and "K-9," and over
200 plays, including
"Amadeus" on Broadway,
and "Coco" with Katharine
Hepburn. On television, he
guested on many sho ws.
One of his several triumphs
was as Professor Moriarty
on "Star Trek: The Next
Generation." He also did a
daytime turn in "Texas."
By the way, don't feel
bad about mistaking this Ra-
zorback as a Canadian or
Englishman. His finely
shaped tones have the
Canadians and Brits also
claiming him as one of their
own.
Q. Has Paul Shafer,
who is David Letterman's
musical director, ever
made a film? I'm sure I
i remember seeing him in
"Scrooged." Or am I
wrong about that? Nels B.
A. Shafer, who holds a
degree in sociology from the
University of Toronto, did
do a scene for his pal, Bill
Murray's, movie abo ut a
latter-day Ebenezer
Scrooge. He also appeared
in Rob Reiner's "Spinal
Tap," and a few other flicks.
Q. I understand that
one of Bing Crosby's chil-
dren was in "Star Trek:
The Next Generation."
Could you please identify
which one it was? As far
as I was aware, only one of
his kids, Mary Catherine,
was in show business. And
also, who was Bob Crosby
in that family? Thank you.
Leila A.
A. Actually, all four of
Bing's older sons by his first
wife did a few turns in the
business with, admittedly,
very little success. How-
ever, Gary Crosby did bet-
ter and even had a regular
role or two on series televi-
sion. But it was only Mary
from his threesome with
his second wife who ap-
peared before the cameras.
(You may recall that it was
her character who shot J.R.
Ewing on "Dallas.")
The Crosby on "Star
Trek: The Next Genera-
tion," is Denise Crosby,
Bing' s granddaughter by his
s6n, Dennis. Denise was
born out of wedlock, and
aecording to insiders, only
Mary established a familial
relationship with her.
Bob Crosby was one of
Bing's brothers. (There was
at least one more who was
his manager.) Bob headed
up a band called the Bob C
ats. One of his daughters
was in the business for a
while.
Q. I would like to know
if Peter Jennings ever got
his American citizenship.
Thank you. Sonya B.
A. As far as I know,
Jennings, the ABC news an-
chor, is still a Canadian citi-
zen.
Q. What was the name
of Burt Reynolds' first
wife? Also, is it irue he is
trying to reconcile with
Loni Anderson? Barbara
G.
A. Burt was married to
Judy Carne, an English com-
edy star who made her
American debut on "Laugh-
In." I haven't heard any-
thing about a reconciliation,,
and I'd be surprised if one
took place. But it could hap-
pen, of course.
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