Robert Redford helped save Santa Monica Pier from demolition during the 1970s

In the wake of actor and director Robert Redford's death this week at age 89, a story emerged about how he helped save the decaying Santa Monica Pier from being torn down in the early 1970s. It's hard to believe now, but the pier was so dilapidated, the Santa Monica City Council voted to demolish … Continue reading Robert Redford helped save Santa Monica Pier from demolition during the 1970s

George Maharis, co-star of the ‘Route 66’ television drama of the 1960s, dies at 94

George Maharis, the co-star of the CBS-TV "Route 66" drama during the early 1960s, died several days ago. He was 94. The story first was broken Saturday by ExtraTV.com, and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed it hours later. Marc Bahan, Maharis' caretaker and friend, reported his death in a Facebook post. He said he died on … Continue reading George Maharis, co-star of the ‘Route 66’ television drama of the 1960s, dies at 94