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September 29, 2008

Another trait Clark Gable had in common with Nelson Eddy

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If you have read my book Sweethearts, you know that one of Nelson Eddy‘s few “real” friends in Hollywood was Clark Gable. Nelson, as you know, had a walk-on role in one of Gable’s 1933 hits, Dancing Lady. The two men enjoyed the outdoors, hated the Hollywood phoniness and admired each other’s “maverick” personalities.

Here’s a blurb from an upcoming biography of MGM director Victor Fleming:

Clark Gable nearly walked off the set of “Gone With the Wind” because of racism, an upcoming book reveals. In “Victor Fleming,” a bio of the director of the beloved Hollywood epic, Michael Sragow describes how a group of black extras, upset at studio bathrooms with “White” and “Colored” signs, approached Gable. “I’ll be goddamned,” the jolted star told them. “He got on the phone to Fleming, who called the prop master and told him, ‘If you don’t get those signs down, you won’t get your Rhett Butler,’ ” writes Sragow. “The signs came down immediately.” The book’s out in December.

Again, if you are familiar with my book, you also know that Nelson Eddy was intolerant of racism.
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September 27, 2008

Paul Newman Passes at 83

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It certainly is a sad day, as the Associated Press just announced that actor Paul Newman has died. It was no secret that he was suffering with cancer.

Some time ago I posted about the fact that his wife Joanne Woodward was a Nelson Eddy fan. You can read about it at this link.

If you are interested in making a donation in his name, I would recommend his charity, Hole in the Wall. You can read about it at Newman’s Own website at this link.

And donate at this link.

September 26, 2008

Nelson Eddy Jeanette MacDonald 2009 Cruise Itinerary, confirmed guest speaker K.T. Ernshaw

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Above, author K.T. Ernshaw was a longtime confidant of Nelson Eddy and had firsthand knowledge of his troubled affair with Jeanette MacDonald in the 1940s.

Ms. Ernshaw has confirmed she will be a guest speaker on the Valentines Week 2009 cruise (health permitting). If you are interested in meeting someone who knew exactly what was going on, and who will speak frankly about it – don’t miss your chance to ask questions.

As of this date, Carnival Cruises has not raised the price of our cabins, so reserve your room now at the current rate!

Here is the schedule of events as we have it now (subject to change):

Feb 8 (Sun) Hospitality Desk 2:00 – 4:00 on the Lido deck in front of the glass elevators, 9th floor, for meet and greet, goodie bags and ID’s

Feb 9 (Mon) Lecture/Film 10:00 to 1:00 in the London Room. Film: Naughty Marietta

Feb 10 (Tues) Cozumel

Feb 11 (Wed) Lecture/Film 10:00 – 1:00 in the London Room. Film: Rose Marie. A SCANDALOUS AFFAIR show is 4:00 – 6:00 in the Club Rio Lounge (open to the public). Book and CD/Signing/Sale is 8:00 to 9:30.

Feb 12 (Thurs) Grand Cayman

Feb 13 (Fri) Ocho Rios

Feb 14 (Sat) Lecture/Film 10:00 – 1:00 in the London Room. Film: Maytime. Talent Night/Sing-a-long 8:00 – 11:00

Dinners for the group are set for 6:00 PM each night.

We have filled the first block of rooms and have a few more now…so contact High C Travel if you are interested…full payment is not due until late November and a small deposit will hold your room. Contact info: 212-874-1670 or email them at highctravel@yahoo.com.

If you are joining us on our cruise and have PREVIOUSLY SAILED ON A CARNIVAL CRUISE, you should call Carnival and get your cruise ID number. Then call or email High C Travel with the information. It is possible that Carnival will give you a free cabin upgrade. This is not a certainty but it doesn’t hurt to ask! Note: you cannot book a room for the special Mac/Eddy group through Carnival Cruises – you must book through High C Travel.

We are also trying to find roommates for a couple of folks. If you are interested in going on the cruise but don’t have someone to go with, contact High C Travel to see if they can help match you up.

Also, if you are wheelchair or scooter-bound, they do have handicapped-friendly rooms, so request it.

PS: We have chosen Jeanette and Nelson’s first three films to screen, plus some rare clips and TV shorts. If you are joining us on the cruise and have any other film preferences, please let us know.