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Shame on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, aka: The Oscars, for botching the tribute/memoriam to those who have passed in the last year. They ridiculously chose to stay focused on singer James Taylor, who was seated and playing guitar, and then the audience, rather than putting the camera on the screen. Hence, we barely got a look at Patrick Swayze. In fact, many I know didn't even notice him because it was done so fast.
How horrible of the Academy to have such disrespect and disregard for the viewers. Swayze was the big lead in, and we didn't even really get to see him. It was sinful how they handled it.
And where was Farrah Fawcett? Michael Jackson was included, but Farrah was ignored.
Are you as angry as I am? Let the Academy know by contacting them at this email.
Farrah Fawcett passed on this morning, and I felt it was important to pause and give her a moment of respect. She was much more than a pretty face or the women with the famous locks of hair that sparked a fad and craze that spanned the decades. She was a good actress, as her performances in shows like The Burning Bed and Extremities prove.
I liked Farrah. I didn't always agree with her, but she was just a human being like the rest of us, and she made mistakes.
I applaud how she tackled her cancer, doing so with extraordinary bravery. Recently, a special detailing her fight aired on NBC. It was pretty incredible. The documentary wasn't easy to watch, but it was the truth of what anal cancer can do to a person.
Farrah was iconic, and she'll be missed.
I read that over eight million viewers tuned in to Farrah's Story on NBC Friday night. It lost out to the season-finale of Numbers, though, which had over nine-million. I have to admit that I watched Numbers and did a lot of remote flipping to get both stories. Numbers was just an intense show, but I'm glad so many did watch the Charlie's Angels actress. I hope they rerun it and more folks watch.
I watched Farrah's Story Friday night on NBC and found it to be very poignant and telling. It's also quite tragic and sad. I fear she's not long for this world, but she's put up a wonderful battle, beating the odds for the cancer that is killing her. I hope her story gets told over and over again. If you didn't see this, you should. This isn't Farrah's life story. It's not about her celebrity; it's about a woman who wants to live and who has put up all the fight she has within her to survive. I don't know how anyone could watch it and not feel compassion and respect for Farrah. It was inspiring and amazing.
I read an article on Farrah Fawcett today. Her special airs tomorrow night on NBC, and I think it's going to be very poignant and touching. I also think it's going to be hard to watch. A lot of folks are referring to the show as an auto-obituary. In a way, I guess it is. I have to continue to applaud Farrah's strength. She's definitely getting the last laugh with the tabloids, and I'm glad about that. From the sound of it, they aren't going to be able tell much more than what she is telling tomorrow night.
At the same time, I'm just very touched by how Ryan O'Neal continues to be at her side. Now, I'm not a fan of Ryan's, and I don't like how he came between Farrah and Lee Majors decades ago. I believe it was very disloyal. That said, they are a volatile couple who really do seem to have some deep, deep feelings. He's taking care of her just how she took care of him years back. That's how love should be.
I also read today that Jay Leno is having as his final guest -- Conan O'Brien. Give me a commercial break. Some are calling it very sportsmanlike. I think it's ridiculous. I don't know about the rest of America, but I'm not watching Leno at 10pm next season, anymore than I'm watching Conan in what was once a proud spot on the NBC schedule.
Today was such a delight. It was cooler than the last few days! I guess it's time for the warm up now. The dogs are really loving it outside, though. They have their favorite spots and just love to wait for something to pop up that they can bark at.
There's a new book out on Patrick Swayze this week, but just know it's an unofficial volume that doesn't actually include any contribution by Patrick or his wife, Lisa Niemi. Patrick and Lisa are still working on their official story, which is due out in the fall sometime. So, please read with care.
I'm curious to see what Farrah Fawcett's story is like this Friday. I think she may be getting the last laugh on the tabloids, and I applaud her for it. These rags are so hurtful. They get an ounce of truth and make out like it's a full pound. They have no heart and no conscience.
The California fires are almost under control, thankfully, and the headlines have returned to politics. Ugh. We have an election coming up next Tuesday, all sorts of little financial things that they want us to approve. Actually, what they are in reality are taxes. They want to get money from the people, who have no money, to make up for the fact that the state has no money. Makes sense -- to politicians. If they think I'm voting to give myself six new sets of taxes, they have news coming, and they aren't going to like it.
As expected, Ty Murray got the boot on Dancing with the Stars tonight. He really did a valiant job, though. I'm proud of him for getting into the top four. Then on American Idol, Adam Lambert hit sail again. It'll be surprising if he doesn't win, but then Idol has had lots of upsets before.
More later!
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