RIP

James Bacon & Marilyn Monroe

Carol O'Connor, Milton Berle, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson, Doris & James Bacon

I want to give honor to one of my very best friend's father who died this weekend at age 96. I aspired to be like James Bacon, both in being a terrific writer and being a terrific socializer -- in the classic old school sense. Although, I now admit that being a terrific drinker has played havoc with my health. However, I will say, the man lived an amazing and full life as a Hollywood reporter! He was very good friends with John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason, and Marilyn Monroe. His stories were second to none -- like when I told him I lived across the street from P.J. Clarke's he had two stories about the place - one when he was drinking with Humphrey Bogart, and the other when he was drinking with Milton Berle. He really is one of a kind! Rest in Peace, James Bacon!

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/19/local/la-me-bacon.0802-20100919


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/20/arts/20bacon.html


 


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