By this point, it is fairly obvious to Stargayzing readers how I feel about Stairway to Stardom, the local New York cable talent show that ran for almost 20 years and, at least for…
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Stairway to Stardom Redux: Precious Taft Performs a Monologue from Lanford Wilson’s The Gingham Dog
This needs no commentary, except to say it was 1983 and this was the way things rolled on New York City’s long running local cable talent show Stairway to Stardom. Longtime readers of this blog…
Stairway to Stardom Redux: Dante Sings the “Theme from ‘Exodus'” to Celebrate Stargayzing’s 201st Post!
I noticed over the weekend that Friday’s Woody Allen piece was the 200th blog post for Stargayzing, a milestone of sorts, and though I wanted to go on a rant today about the appalling,…
Stairway to Stardom Redux: “Hairdresser”— A Tribute to Lucille Cataldo
“Hairdresser would you set me up?/Make a little wave or two/Make me into something new/Cause I am so blue/I’ll give you a chance/Cause I wanna dance/And if you really would/It would be understood/I’ll make…
10 Forgotten Stars of The Hollywood Walk of Fame
Who are the forgotten stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Though fame is evanescent for most who are unfortunate enough to experience it, a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame is, ostensibly, forever.…
Stairway to Stardom Redux: A Thrilling Medley and Promo Spot from the Legendary Miss Evie Day
Given the elevated and ever-so-serious level of our nation’s political discourse lately, I thought this would be a propitious moment to talk about a good old-fashioned variety show. When it comes to mirth, music,…
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