Monthly Archives: October 2002

Thursday, October 31, 2002

Streep, Midler, Rivera, Headley and Luker to Sing ‘West Side Story’ at Benefit

Posted Oct 31, 2002 10:10 pm by Mister D

From Yahoo New: More on the next benefit Bette will attend and sing!!!!: Stars from Broadway and Hollywood will take part in a one-night-only event to raise money to create the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at New York-Presbyterian … Continue reading →

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Mister D takes a Holiday…

Posted Oct 31, 2002 1:10 pm by Mister D

Taking a break today folks. Thanks to those that have made my page a success–I’m really having fun with it. The fact that so many enjoy it just makes it more special….. I may have some new songs up tonight…or … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, October 30, 2002

I’m On A Roll: Another Song Written For Bette but Not Recorded!!!

Posted Oct 30, 2002 3:10 pm by Mister D

I just came across a review of Julie Gold’s, Try Love CD. There is a song on there called, The Journey , which she states was written for Bette but was never recorded by her. Who is Julie Gold? She … Continue reading →

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Pete Townshend of “The Who” Wrote 2 Songs for Bette in the 70′s But Were Never Recorded…

Posted Oct 30, 2002 1:10 pm by Mister D

I just bought the new CD of Pete Townshend’s Demos throughout the years, entitled, Scooped-a double header…. Reading the liner notes, he states that he wrote 2 songs for Bette Midler…And I Moved and You’re So Clever. He stated he … Continue reading →

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From the Ever Catty Cindy Adams whom I Detest…

Posted Oct 30, 2002 1:10 pm by Mister D

This is an older article that I had read when Divine Ya Ya premiered…wasn’t able to find it until now….one can interpret it in many different ways…but Cindy always seems to have a viscious slant… NY POST/CINDY ADAMS… –THIS movie … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, October 29, 2002

At First Glance: The Uncorrected Proof of Mark Bego’s book: Still Divine

Posted Oct 29, 2002 2:10 pm by Mister D

An advance unedited copy of Mark Bego’s new book, Bette Midler: Still Divine has fallen into the hands of a Bette fan of high standing…Mister D, Junior…of course I mean Darrell!!! This is what has been reported to me…remember this … Continue reading →

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Producer-engineer Tom Dowd dead at 77

Posted Oct 29, 2002 1:10 pm by Mister D

Mr. Dowd was a very accopmpished producer/engineer. Of interest to Bette fans is that he co-produced Bette’s watershed, live album – Live at Last Read about Tom Dowd

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Monday, October 28, 2002

Pic from Sydney Morning Herald 1991

Posted Oct 28, 2002 3:10 pm by Mister D

Just found this…love caricatures and I had never seen this one before:

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More Hulaween News…Boston Globe

Posted Oct 28, 2002 3:10 pm by Mister D

You Bette it was fun Talbots PR kahuna Phil Tracey reports that Bette Midler’s annual “Hulaween” hoedown in the Big Apple the other night was a luau of laughs with a legion of luminaries dressed in grass skirts! Tracey – … Continue reading →

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Marvin Krauss, Manager of Broadway Shows, Dies at 74

Posted Oct 28, 2002 11:10 am by Mister D

By JESSE McKINLEY, NYT Oct 28. 2002 Marvin A. Krauss, one of Broadway’s leading general managers, whose career spanned more than four decades and nearly 100 shows, died on Tuesday in Manhattan. He was 74. He also managed concerts and … Continue reading →

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Sunday, October 27, 2002

From Liz Smith’s Column — Let’s Here it for our Girl

Posted Oct 27, 2002 2:10 pm by Mister D

Liz Smith October 27, 2002 ‘Pretty legs, great big knockers, that’s what keeps ‘em coming back for more!” So go the lyrics to a song Bette Midler has often sung, for four obvious reasons. THIS SEASON, the charity benefit ballroom … Continue reading →

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Saturday, October 26, 2002

Suspected Sniper and Other Man Focus of Fraud Concerning Rich and Famous

Posted Oct 26, 2002 6:10 pm by Mister D

Faenza said Gianquinto read celebrity trade publications to find benefits and other fancy events. He claimed to represent a variety of pop stars — Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Ricky Martin — and used his fake status to swindle the rich … Continue reading →

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Once Again: November 12, Bette to perform at the Waldorf Astoria for Benefit

Posted Oct 26, 2002 2:10 pm by Mister D

I’ve written about this a couple of times. Found another article dealing with this charity event. In this article, we find out what Amy Grant and Vince Gill will perform. I’d like to get feedback on what song you think … Continue reading →

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Friday, October 25, 2002

Bette Creates Mask For PreVUE 2002

Posted Oct 25, 2002 11:10 pm by Mister D

MASK SEASON: Microsoft and Masin’s are two Eastside companies creating masks for PreVUE 2002, a gala peek at the Seattle Interior Design show coming up Oct 30. As befitting this time of year, elegant over-the-top masks have been created by … Continue reading →

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Bette Sighting: October 25, 2002

Posted Oct 25, 2002 3:10 pm by Mister D

BETTE Midler and Candice Bergen at Elio’s saying hello to Frederic Fekkai, who was with Pat Duff and Pam and Michael Stone PAGE SIX By RICHARD JOHNSON with PAULA FROELICH and CHRIS WILSON

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