Loved notes: Niece recalls Jimmy McHugh's musical legacy Nov 19, 2009
" Jimmy McHugh III, son of McHugh's only son, and Lee Newman, great-grandson of McHugh and also Eddie Cantor, keep the legacy going with Los Angeles-based Jimmy McHugh Music. They also maintain McHugh sites on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. He is credited with more than 500 songs, and "I like them all," said Brooks, but, "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me," well, "that's one of my favorites" and "Don't Blame Me" is "a beautiful song. " She's happy her uncle's life caught the attention... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
'M-A-S-H' writer Larry Gelbart dies at 81 Sep 14, 2009
He went on to write gags for Bob Hope, Jack Paar, Red Buttons, Jack Carson, Eddie Cantor and Joan Davis. In 1953 he accepted Sid Caesar's offer of 1,000 a week to work for "Caesar's Hour," joining a legendary writing team that included Reiner, Mel Brooks and Neil Simon. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
'Whoopee Days' name mystery gets solved Jul 5, 2009
According to Porter, the name comes from the 1929 hit song "Makin' Whoopee" sung by Eddie Cantor, who was very popular on the radio at that point in history. Porter remembers that during the event you could hardly walk down Main Street because of all the vendors and people. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
He was always a champion to me! Jun 20, 2009
Dad was soon moving in a circle of celebrities he met, and befriended stars such as Eddie Cantor, Al Jolson, Milton Sills, Mary Pickford, and Pearl White. On a trip to Detroit, Dad spotted a beauty playing the piano in a popular night club. (Nogales International, AZ)
SHS Class of 1949 reunites at the Continental Jun 5, 2009
Silver-haired seniors smiled broadly while Simons played comedy bits from radio shows headlined by legendary entertainers such as Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson. For many the most enjoyable moments came when Simons broke out his accordion and performed famous songs and jingles from the 1930s and 1940s. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Reviving The Soundtrack To Hard Times Mar 10, 2009
While audio clips of Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers, Herbert Hoover and the Roosevelts are interesting, the spoken-word portions (first-person accounts of the Dust Bowl, a lengthy list of the era's legislative accomplishments) are more strained than illuminating. Just as you're thinking about leaping off the nearest tall building, the show ends on a hopeful note, thanks to such songs as "We're Out of the Red," "Happy Days Are Here Again" and "We're in the Money.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
