CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
The Andy Griffith Show
Via Zoom: Filmmaker Chris Hudson of ‘The Mayberry Effect’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 29, 2021 - 11:17amCHICAGO – Start whistling the theme to “The Andy Griffith Show” and most likely you’ll get someone to whistle along. This is the aura and the premise for the new documentary “The Mayberry Effect,” created and directed by Chris Hudson. Part tribute, part deep dive into nostalgia, the doc is all about the feeling of Mayberry and its legacy.
2017 Tribeca Film Festival: Ron Howard Walks the Red Carpet for ‘Genius’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 21, 2017 - 12:20amNEW YORK CITY – Ron Howard is going back to TV. The TV actor-turned-film-director is exploring the life of Albert Einstein in “Genius,” produced as a mini-series for the National Geographic Channel. Howard was on the Red Carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival, and HollywoodChicago.com was there to get this Exclusive Photo.
Interview: We Dream of Barbara Eden at the ‘Hollywood Show’ Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 8, 2014 - 11:35amCHICAGO – Next year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the seminal 1960s sitcom, “I Dream of Jeannie.” Unforgettable – for many reasons – was Barbara Eden, who portrayed a genie named Jeannie. Ms. Eden was at the “Hollywood Show” Chicago last year, and was interviewed by HollywoodChicago.com.
TV News: Legendary Actor Andy Griffith Dead at 86
Submitted by BrianTT on July 3, 2012 - 9:41amCHICAGO – One of the most iconic and recognizable faces in the history of television has passed away as a friend of Andy Griffith’s is reporting that the star of “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Matlock” has passed at the age of 86. Close friend University of North Carolina President Bill Friday broke the news to WITN News in North Carolina, as reported by TMZ.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: $800 Value! Two Free Ultra-VIP Tickets For Ron Howard’s Awards Gala
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 7, 2010 - 1:39pmCHICAGO – This is an exclusive, $800 value! HollywoodChicago.com is one of the only places where you can get it. In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, one lucky winner (plus one guest) will win a ticket to the ultra-VIP party for Ron Howard’s upcoming awards gala!