Look at my son Jack, on my birthday. He refused to smile and was embarrassed to sit next to me in case his friends saw him. Check out his crooked half smile in every pic... Hilarious!
Birthday with the family at Islands. The other kids (which includes hubby) were sitting opposite us. Went to see HARRY POTTER after dinner. The kids refused to go, but I LOVED THE NEW HARRY POTTER!! I'm a geek, what can I say? Love fantasy, magic, horror and sci fi. Now I see a resemblance between RUPERT GRINT AND MICK JAGGER as far as sex appeal goes! I couldn't se how Hermoine wouldn't be more attracted to Harry Potter, but Rupert is SEXY!! Draco Malfoy is positively sinister. And I adored Jim Broadbent, one of my favorite actors. So funny!
Check out Plastic God Lego celebrity icon portraits - GENIUS!
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Lydia and Stephen Rice from "Outside In" a shelter for young people without homes. You can learn more about this and the amazing group of women behind "Made in the Valley: The Valley Girls Grew Up" in the next issue.
GREAT WEEKEND in Burbank at the Hollywood Show!
Now I'm reading the 7th Harry Potter book THE DEATHLY HALLOWS.
Check out Plastic God Lego celebrity icon portraits - GENIUS!
. Lydia and Stephen Rice from "Outside In" a shelter for young people without homes. You can learn more about this and the amazing group of women behind "Made in the Valley: The Valley Girls Grew Up" in the next issue.
GREAT WEEKEND in Burbank at the Hollywood Show!IN WITHDRAWAL
FROM CLEAVAGE...
I am so sick of cleavage! But I can't quit cold turkey. I'm not spiritually evolved enough yet to stop dressing like a hooker, but I did try on a turtleneck the other day. You can't get a job in this town without "lap dancer" on your resume, and I'm referring to the writers, not the actors.
Photo #1. BRADY BUNCH stars Chris Knight and Barry Williams
Photo #2: HAPPY DAYS: Anson Williams, Don Most. LOVE THEM!! (Donny and I go way back.)
Photo #4: Henry Winkler "The Fonz"
Bill Dailey has always been a favorite since "I DREAM OF JEANIE" days! We got to talk for about 3o minutes. He has an amazing life in New Mexico and directs theater there.
One of my favorite people is Rosanna Arquette. I got to say hi and she was so sweet, but I wish I had told her how much I adore her.
Saw the gorgeous Bond Girls Maud Adams and Tanya Roberts.
"Sara and Jackie" — Lydia and her Too Close for Comfort costar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh — signed autographs and had a blast meeting fans and taking pictures at the HOLLYWOOD SHOW at the Burbank Hilton in Burbank California For directions and more info check out: Hollywood Show.com
Proceeds from Lydia's sales go to children's & women's charities.
On Saturday night, July 11, Lydia hosted the First Sober Femmes Fundraiser for Unit A Recovery Center in Burbank, California. Please feel free to donate any amount to keep the center alive and the rent paid. UNIT A has AA meetings, Al Anon meetings, and other life-saving 12-step meetings day and night. They desperately need funds. Here is the address to send a check if you can:
Unit A Recovery Center
10641 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA.
Cornell is a women and children’s advocate, and an inspirational speaker on teen suicide prevention — as well as on drug and alcohol abuse.
Sober for fourteen years, Cornell found her younger brother’s body after a drug overdose, and speaks to recovery groups of up to 300 or more. She is a mother of tweenagers.
She also speaks at schools, colleges, hospitals and women’s groups about her experiences in overcoming loss, tragedy, unemployment, sexism, ageism, depression, self-sabotage, obnoxious teenagers — and every imaginable hardship. Her talks are laced with poignant stories of transformation with an innate sense of comic timing. “If you can laugh at yourself you probably won’t kill yourself.”
People may be sick of hearing about celebrities are in recovery, but as Dr. Drew Pinsky of Celebrity Rehab says, “Addiction is the disease of our time.” Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among teens in America. Young people are in crisis; girls ages 10-15 have the lowest self-esteem and highest rate of suicide attempts of any other group. Add to this the fact that over 85% of violent crime is alcohol and drug related, and we have an epidemic — yet this is rarely mentioned in media reports.
What would cause a once-gifted child to drink to excess, and to risk the life of her own child?
No one ever talks about the hidden element, the most vital element of recovery, which is often ignored in mainstream TV and press. And no one asks the root question: why is everyone in rehab? What breed of person comes to Hollywood seeking the adoration of strangers? Wanting to be famous is an American malaise.
Cornell does not mince words. She has experienced true miracles in sobriety, but people rarely delve into this crucial aspect of 12-step programs. “It’s not enough to put down the drug or drink; once you put down the ‘spirits’ you have to fill the void with a lasting peace. You have to go out in the world and live your life with joy,” Cornell writes.
Cornell answers some hard questions about celebrity and why so many kill themselves with drugs and alcohol — from someone who has not only been there herself, but who lost friends and loved ones. But Cornell overcomes the universal urge to blame others and play the victim. As Michael Jackson said, “It all starts with the man in the mirror.” Or in the words of Stuart Smalley, “It's easier to wear slippers than to carpet the whole world.”
f you live in Vegas you can tune in Live or go to our website and listen in the audio archives.
The Basham and Cornell Show will be back in the fall in national syndication LIVE on AM radio with all new shows and a new format! You can listen online or get podcasts of our last 250 shows, which are archived in the "Audio Archives" section at Basham and Cornell Radio
If you've missed our show, check out the audio archives for MP3 podcasts. We have interviewed Senator John Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, White House Press Correspondent Helen Thomas; CNN's Paul Begala (former Clinton Advisor); John Dean; Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Pulitzer Prize winner Charlie Savage, MSNBC's Pat Buchanan (Former Reagan Advisor); Sen. Tom Daschle; Obama advisor Mike Lux; CNN Crossfire's Bill Press, Congresswomen Barbara Lee and Carolyn Maloney, HIlary Clinton Terry McCauliff; Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Elizabeth Kucinich, John Dean, NBC Bureau Chief in Tel Aviv Martin Fletcher, Congressman Charlie Rangel, Valerie Plame, Attorney David Iglesias, Vincent Bugliosi, Dahr Jamail, Senator Mike Gravel; Senator Byron Dorgan; bestselling authors Naomi Klein, Greg Palast, Valerie Bertinelli, Jean Smart, Ed Asner; M*A*S*H star Mike Farrel; upcoming: Bill Maher, Larry Charles, Richard Belzer.
Ran into so many old friends, flames and great stars like Don Most, Rosanna Arquette, Shannon Doherty, Kathy Najimy, Kristy Swanson, Angie Everhart, Tanya Roberts...and of course my big swiss, Deborah Van Valkenburgh.
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Here are a few iphone snapshots with really bad lighting and a really stupid smile on my face.
Photo #1. BRADY BUNCH stars Chris Knight and Barry Williams
Photo #2: HAPPY DAYS: Anson Williams, Don Most. LOVE THEM!! (Donny and I go way back.)
Photo #3: DAVY JONES OF THE MONKEES
Photo #4: Henry Winkler "The Fonz"
Jack Riley was one of our favorite guest stars on Too Close for Comfort.
Bill Dailey has always been a favorite since "I DREAM OF JEANIE" days! We got to talk for about 3o minutes. He has an amazing life in New Mexico and directs theater there.
One of my favorite people is Rosanna Arquette. I got to say hi and she was so sweet, but I wish I had told her how much I adore her.
Saw the gorgeous Bond Girls Maud Adams and Tanya Roberts.
Kristy Swanson is also a favorite (the original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") Richard Kiel was there, and all the Jasons from Friday the 13th, including my old friend Warrington Gillette :) Good to see you Warrington. I have fond memories of Aspen! But I don't really remember that much, since those were the wild days of lost brain cells.
My favorite Twilight Zone and Star Trek guest star WARREN STEVENS sat right to my left. He is so amazing, so brilliant. His wife was named Lydia and he has some great sons. I wish I could have stayed and just visited with all the stars, but we couldn't leave our tables. I used to do these shows and never get to walk around.
"The Valley Girls Grew Up" Thank you to Gail Lara of Made in the Valley!
The gifting suite was amazing. "Happy Chocolates" and all the products they gave us from BEE GORGEOUS all natural lotion bars, scrubs, and honey (miel) veil body treatments.
I also loved the homemade chili from MAJESTIC CHEF the best chili maker in the world! Check out a MAJESTIC CHEF CHILI and get some of this amazing chili.
Also, we got these ultra- comfy Oka shoes,
Also, we got these ultra- comfy Oka shoes,
** ONE OF A KIND jewelry from "Not Just Any Old Day" silver calendar creations!!
Star Mineral lip gloss; SANITAS Skin Care - the most scrumptious lemon cleanser;
Marabel Farms Cocoa Beans;
E3 Live BrainON BRAIN FUEL THAT REPLACES PHARMACEUTICALS!
Twisted Silver brass bracelet from a unique jewelry store.
Bedol - A REVOLUTIONARY WATER-POWERED CLOCK!
NAJA TEA - HIBISCUS made with apricots, peaches and dried raspberries;
NAJA TEA - HIBISCUS made with apricots, peaches and dried raspberries;
Organic Spray Tan! from Spray di Sole;
Skin Body Shop Spa;
More... Chocolee Chocola; Garden Kisses Flower Shop; Pilates Plus in Malibu; Head Blade; Affliction Clothing... and lots more. I will profile these amazing organic, Valley Made in the USA hand-crafted products in the new blog coming soon...
Of course hanging out with Deb who played Jackie, my sister was the BEST!! She is my favorite celebrity and one of the best actresses in the stratosphere.
"Sara and Jackie" — Lydia and her Too Close for Comfort costar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh — signed autographs and had a blast meeting fans and taking pictures at the HOLLYWOOD SHOW at the Burbank Hilton in Burbank California For directions and more info check out: Hollywood Show.com
Proceeds from Lydia's sales go to children's & women's charities.
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SOBER FEMMES RECOVERY CENTER FUNDRAISER July 11 in North Hollywood
On Saturday night, July 11, Lydia hosted the First Sober Femmes Fundraiser for Unit A Recovery Center in Burbank, California. Please feel free to donate any amount to keep the center alive and the rent paid. UNIT A has AA meetings, Al Anon meetings, and other life-saving 12-step meetings day and night. They desperately need funds. Here is the address to send a check if you can:
Unit A Recovery Center
10641 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA.
Cornell is a women and children’s advocate, and an inspirational speaker on teen suicide prevention — as well as on drug and alcohol abuse.
Sober for fourteen years, Cornell found her younger brother’s body after a drug overdose, and speaks to recovery groups of up to 300 or more. She is a mother of tweenagers.
She also speaks at schools, colleges, hospitals and women’s groups about her experiences in overcoming loss, tragedy, unemployment, sexism, ageism, depression, self-sabotage, obnoxious teenagers — and every imaginable hardship. Her talks are laced with poignant stories of transformation with an innate sense of comic timing. “If you can laugh at yourself you probably won’t kill yourself.”
People may be sick of hearing about celebrities are in recovery, but as Dr. Drew Pinsky of Celebrity Rehab says, “Addiction is the disease of our time.” Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among teens in America. Young people are in crisis; girls ages 10-15 have the lowest self-esteem and highest rate of suicide attempts of any other group. Add to this the fact that over 85% of violent crime is alcohol and drug related, and we have an epidemic — yet this is rarely mentioned in media reports.
What would cause a once-gifted child to drink to excess, and to risk the life of her own child?
No one ever talks about the hidden element, the most vital element of recovery, which is often ignored in mainstream TV and press. And no one asks the root question: why is everyone in rehab? What breed of person comes to Hollywood seeking the adoration of strangers? Wanting to be famous is an American malaise.
Cornell does not mince words. She has experienced true miracles in sobriety, but people rarely delve into this crucial aspect of 12-step programs. “It’s not enough to put down the drug or drink; once you put down the ‘spirits’ you have to fill the void with a lasting peace. You have to go out in the world and live your life with joy,” Cornell writes.
Cornell answers some hard questions about celebrity and why so many kill themselves with drugs and alcohol — from someone who has not only been there herself, but who lost friends and loved ones. But Cornell overcomes the universal urge to blame others and play the victim. As Michael Jackson said, “It all starts with the man in the mirror.” Or in the words of Stuart Smalley, “It's easier to wear slippers than to carpet the whole world.”
f you live in Vegas you can tune in Live or go to our website and listen in the audio archives.
The Basham and Cornell Show will be back in the fall in national syndication LIVE on AM radio with all new shows and a new format! You can listen online or get podcasts of our last 250 shows, which are archived in the "Audio Archives" section at Basham and Cornell Radio
If you've missed our show, check out the audio archives for MP3 podcasts. We have interviewed Senator John Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, White House Press Correspondent Helen Thomas; CNN's Paul Begala (former Clinton Advisor); John Dean; Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Pulitzer Prize winner Charlie Savage, MSNBC's Pat Buchanan (Former Reagan Advisor); Sen. Tom Daschle; Obama advisor Mike Lux; CNN Crossfire's Bill Press, Congresswomen Barbara Lee and Carolyn Maloney, HIlary Clinton Terry McCauliff; Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Elizabeth Kucinich, John Dean, NBC Bureau Chief in Tel Aviv Martin Fletcher, Congressman Charlie Rangel, Valerie Plame, Attorney David Iglesias, Vincent Bugliosi, Dahr Jamail, Senator Mike Gravel; Senator Byron Dorgan; bestselling authors Naomi Klein, Greg Palast, Valerie Bertinelli, Jean Smart, Ed Asner; M*A*S*H star Mike Farrel; upcoming: Bill Maher, Larry Charles, Richard Belzer.
