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My LA To Z: AC Lyles

Posted on 5/17/2013 12:23:00 PM by Chris Nichols

The industry staple and hallowed producer, who’s been at Paramount Pictures since 1928, has built his career on creating TV Westerns like Rawhide and Deadwood. Here the man who once had an office in Ronald Reagan’s White House tells us exactly how he takes in a film, where to find great prime rib, and what Hollywood history means to him. Read More

My LA to Z: Valerie Harper

Posted on 2/6/2013 11:28:00 AM by Chris Nichols

The TV and Broadway star – whose memoir, I, Rhoda, hits stores this month – enjoys the natural side of L.A. Read More

My LA to Z: Tippi Hedren

Posted on 1/11/2013 9:36:00 AM by Chris Nichols

The actress who made her debut in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds now runs the Shambala Animal Preserve in Acton. On January 17th she hosts a special screening of the classic thriller at Grauman’s Chinese Theater Read More

My LA to Z: Rick Baker

Posted on 11/29/2012 10:15:00 AM by Chris Nichols

This week, Men In Black 3 is out on DVD and Baker will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The monster kid walks us down the spooky side of the street. Read More