Hollywood Studio Magazine (February 1967)

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Record Details:

Title:
Hollywood Studio Magazine
Date:
February 1967
Publisher:
Valley Que Publishing Co.
Volume:
Hollywood Studio Magazine (February 1967)
Leaf #:
00010
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound",Vaudeville,Theatre,Broadcastin
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Fan Magazines
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Hollywood Studio Magazine was published out of the San Fernando Valley in various iterations (and various titles) from 1966 until 1992. What started as a local organ aimed at the workers of Hollywood ended as a nostalgic fan magazine about Hollywood Then and Now. The various title changes and revisions to its mission reflect not just the economic realities of magazine publishing, but a changing relationship to Hollywood and the industry itself. The earliest issues of Studio Magazine read like a house organ of a steady, entrenched industry documenting the comings and goings and notable events of the San Fernando Valley, with special emphasis on Universal. Fandom first became part of the discourse of the magazine through collecting. The Collectors’ Column page beginning in the early 1970s allowed memorabilia collectors to advertise their wares to each other. In 1983, the founder of the magazine, Dorothy Denny gave over the reins to Ralph Benner, the founder of Tiger Beat. This marks the clear separation between the original publication and its focus on Hollywood production culture and the move toward a publication centered on star narratives and fan culture. In covering the two and a half decades from the collapse of the system to the point where classical movie stars were phantoms instead of living people, the magazine offers insight into the transformation of old Hollywood from a lived reality to a memory to a myth.
-- Luci Marzola
Date Added:
September 29, 2022
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Little Notes From A Big Lot UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS by Mabel DeCinces All kinds of good things happened for Ed Verga, Sr. of the Paint Dept. Ed and his wife, Marjorie, recently enjoyed his vacation in Reno, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and on Jan¬ uary 16th they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Passing around cigars and candy was Ed Verga, Jr., Paint Dept., who became a father (his first) of a doll who will answer to the name of Deb¬ orah Lynn, mother’s name Dee. Helping his son pass the cigars and candy was grandpa Ed Verga, Sr. who now boasts of 3 grandchildren. Congratulations and continued hap¬ piness to the Verga family. Maria Borisoff, Ladies Wardrobe, returned to work after a freakish accident at home. Maria slipped and fell while she was dressing for work that morning-breaking a few ribs. Her co-workers and friends were happy to see her smiling face again. Paul Cormack, Craft Serviceman, vacationed in way down under (Aus¬ tralia), says that the people are friendly and sheep are aplenty. Jack Foley (and that’s the way I heard it) enjoyed his Thanksgiving holiday visiting his son Bob and family living near Sacramento. For the Christmas holiday Jack’s daugh¬ ter “Billie” Doran had the family gathering at her home. Sergi Ballestaros, Property Dept., had an unfortunate experience when his home burned. Good luck in the new year with a new home, Sergi. A big welcome to Ted Chapman, Assistant Film Editor. A big welcome to Ann Marie Cory in Accounting. Ann was employed in the Studio Club during her vacations while attending school. She is the daughter of Leonard Cory - former Universal City Club manager and editor until his retirement. Roger Pellegrini, bossman of labor construction, was glad to see Sam Goldman return to his job after his bout with surgery. Seen at the Music Center Theater enjoying the musical HMS Pinafore was Eileen, girl Friday for the Paint Dept. Mikael Mondrup, Staff Shop, vaca¬ tioning at home catching up on little chores-and taking short trips with the misses. Good luck and good health to A1 Hall on his retirement. A1 worked for Revue Studio for 15 years and was among the ones to come over to Universal where he worked in the Grip Dept, until his retirement as of December 30, 1966. “Deek” Smith, bossman, and co-workers presented A1 with a portable TV for his trailer. A1 and his wife Dorothy plan many short trips and will enjoy their TV. They were recently in San Francisco. Playing Santa Claus to many hap¬ py children at the Universal Studio Tour Center was actor Buck Maffei, a 7-ft., 400-pound giant. Senior citizens also had their thrill visiting Universal Studio Tour Center. Frank McGrath, one of the main character actors of Wagon Train, was the welcome host. Everyone is still talking about the wonderful New Year’s party which was held at the home of Vince (Mushy) Callahan, Grip Dept. More than 50 guests, most of them from Universal, attended. Among them were: Mr. and Mrs. Whitey Bergner, Mr. and Mrs. Saul Selznick, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bergner-Grip Dept.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Flin, Camera. Vince’s hilltop home in Beverly Hills is in the region known as Shadow Hill. The view from the top with all the holiday bright lights blinking (so I’ve been told) was indescribable. During her wonderful vacation in Tahiti, Debbie Dodge-secretary to Wm. Hornbeck, head of Editorial Dept.-made many friends who are ski enthusiasts like herself. Conse¬ quently about 20 of them will meet at Mammoth in February for a re¬ union to ski and relive their trip to Tahiti. Top Theatrical Names TOP THEATRICAL NAMES Frank Sinatra and Adam West have received the greatest attention as top show business personalities from the various news media of the country in 1966, according to a com¬ pilation made by Allen’s and Bur- relle’s national news clipping bureaus. On Allen’s list are Frank Sinatra, Adam West, Elizabeth Taylor, Mia Farrow, Julie Andrews, Cary Grant, Julie Christie, Richard Burton, Sean Connery and Peter O’Toole. Letter January 17, 1967 Dear Mrs. DeCinces, Thank you so very much for the wonderful article in the January issue on my wedding. It was written so nice and all my family and friends who saw it were very impressed. I was so happy to see that you in¬ cluded so many of the details of the wedding. I’m sure my minister will enjoy seeing the article also!! It was so nice of you to do the write-up and again both Andy and I thank you so much for all your work. Best wishes to you for the New Year. Sincerely, Mrs. Vicki Torres 1