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Dear David Inman: When I was a wee lad, I remember watching a TV show on Saturday nights called "Story Theater," and it may have come on after "The Flintstones." Can you tell me anything about the show? - J.V., via e-mail Dear J.V.: 'Story Theatre' was produced from 1970 to '71, and it was syndicated, which means it aired at different times in ...

Tallulah and Lucy? There's a match made in comedy heaven. Via YouTube, two clips from Bankhead's 1957 appearance on The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour , playing her fearsome self: Morning Edition , June 26, 2009 A person has "made it" when they're known by their first name alone: Oprah, Ella, Angelina, Barack.

Valerie Harper dazzles as Tallulah Bankhead in "Looped." The look, the voice, the mannerisms--it's hard not to believe the outrageous Tallulah herself is up there on the stage.

Although the fictitious Dolly Levi was so upset by the notion of the parade passing her by that she had to belt out a tune to that effect, enjoying the Capital Pride Parade as it passes by is a highlight of the District's annual calendar.

''I feel like there's momentum now, finally in the country, toward sanity,'' says Valerie Harper.

Valerie Harper is on the phone, and she can't stop talking about Tallulah. The 68-year-old actress is known for her portrayals of strong-willed women.

PUT IN THE file marked, "This is why they call it 'acting'" - Hollywood bad girl Tallulah Bankhead will be portrayed by Valerie Harper .

Actress Valerie Harper is starring in "Looped," a play in which she enthusiastically takes on the role of aging actress Tallulah Bankhead, reports the Washington Post.

Valerie Harper discusses her role as Tallulah Bankhead during an afternoon chat at the Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown last week.

''She was so much more outrageous than I would ever think of being,'' says Valerie Harper of legendary actress Tallulah Bankhead.

By Stephanie Green Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Article On the hot list Since Michelle Obama became the first presidential spouse to land on the Maxim Hot 100 list, a litany of the world's sexiest women, we wondered if other first ladies would have made the cut in their heyday.

For the last 20 years, Julie Kavner has been known worldwide as the voice of Marge Simpson, the lovable, Homer-tolerating, blue-haired matriarch of television's classic dysfunctional family "The Simpsons." But people may forget that "The Simpsons" was hardly Kavner's first taste of success.

After a couple of years portraying Rhoda Morgenstern, the best friend of Mary Richards on The Mary Tyler Moore Show , Valerie Harper had become so popular in her own right that CBS decided to give her a separate show.

Just because single gal Rhoda was married off midseason didn't make the sitcom any less revolutionary.

She will be rehearsing May 4 to 18 for Matthew Lombardo 's "Looped," the bio-play about Tallulah Bankhead which will play at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. May 29 to June 28.

Michael Kidd Rides Again! is the title of Dancers Over 40's upcoming tribute to the late, Tony-winning choreographer Michael Kidd, which will be held April 6 in Manhattan.

Jay Goede, known for his work on Broadway in Angels in America, A Year with Frog and Toad and Sex and Longing , will play opposite Valerie Harper in the pre-Broadway staging of Looped , a play about Tallulah ...

Valerie Harper plays Kitty's sister, whose new success sparks sibling envy; Eric tries to impress Donna with a move from an adult film.

Javier pictured with Valerie Harper The fabulous Valerie Harper is on her way back to Broadway with Michael Lombardoa s new play Looped in which she portrays legendary stage and film actress Tallulah Bankhead.

Are you ready for a 3 day weekend? Two weeks into the new year and so far 2009 is kicking my butt.