Monthly Archives: July 2012

We Sing Happy Birthday to You Lisa

Posted on July 30, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

Today we wish a happy birthday to our own dear Lisa Kidrow. As Phoebe she was the friend who was a little bit floopy, but full of heart.  Today , she shows that love to her son and husband. So … Continue reading →

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Matzeltov! Happy Birthday Jeremy !

Posted on July 26, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

Today we salute and wish a happy birthday to Jeremy Samuel Piven.  Jeremy was born in New York but he is considered a Chicago boy.  His parents are Joyce and Byrne Piven who are the founders of the legendary Piven … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to a Cultural Icon Sherman Hemsley

Posted on July 25, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

In an age where “The Cosby Show” was still years away, Sherman Hemsley became a positive role model for African Americans. His “George Jefferson” may have been a blow heart, but he overcame and as the song went “Moved on … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to the Friend-liest Friend!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

  Today we raise a piece of pizza as we celebrate Matt LeBlanc’s birthday.  He was everyone’s brother, you would never touch his food and he never called a girl after he slept with them.  Matt is currently starring in … Continue reading →

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Eric McCormack: Man of Many Parts

Posted on July 13, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

Some of our best television actors come from the North. These include Michael J Fox, Mike Myers, Sarah Chalke from “Scrubs”, Paolo Costanzo from “Royal Pains” and “Go On” and “FRIENDS” Matthew Perry. Another actor on this list is the … Continue reading →

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Three Sisters : “It’s All Relative”

Posted on July 9, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

The setting of this play may be in post Revolutionary Russia, but the message couldn’t be truer today.  Steppenwolf ‘s latest offering, the classic Chekhov play , “Three Sisters.” focuses on the Prozorov family and how they deal with the … Continue reading →

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Everything Old is New Again Nineties Stars Return to TV

Posted on July 7, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

In a year where the most talked about series, is a reboot of an eighties classic, television executives are literally running to grab series stars of the past.  Several new series and quite a few older ones boast former stars … Continue reading →

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Andy Griffith – A Television Legend That Now Belongs to the Ages

Posted on July 3, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

Today we bid a fond farewell to a man who came from a simpler time and place.  In the middle of prime time, he reminded us that violence wasn’t necessary and a little sage advice did more good than yelling.   … Continue reading →

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TED – “Beary” Good at being BAD!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by chitownstarconnections

      Seth MacFarlane has made his mark on pop culture .  Three of his creations are a part of the television scene. “Ted” is McFarlane’s first attempt at the big screen. He directs, writes and stars as “Ted” , the … Continue reading →

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