Before Kirk Douglas was one of the biggest actors of the 20th Century, he got his start in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers. Even when he was 29 in that 1946 movie, you can tell he has such star potential.
Today is Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas’ 20th wedding anniversary and his father had some words of advice to make their marriage last another 20.
Kirk Douglas wrote, “Michael, you learned a very important lesson, to stay married you must obey your wife.” Then he added, “Keep practicing what I do with my wife.” Considering he has been married to Anne Buydens for 65 years, it works.
Both men’s womanizing ways were tamed by their wives, so they learned to honor that part of the vows. I think they are too afraid to find out what happens if they do not.
Catherine Zeta-Jones wents as a sex siren from the Golden Age of the Silver Screen and you have to wonder if she is really 50 in that body-hugging dress that leaves very little the imagination. Doesn’t she look like she is ready to dazzle a red carpet in the ’50s instead of her being 50?
The actress and Michael Dou1glas brought back old school Hollywood glamor on Halloween. Which makes you wonder what type of throwback movie they could make together. Something that would make the Oscars voters vote for them again.
Chuck Lorre has given us some of the biggest comedies over the last 30 years: Dharma & Greg, Grace Under Fire, Cybill, Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly, Mom and Young Sheldon. That is a lot of funny television.
Now he is teaming up with Netflix to give us a dramedy starring two huge movie legends. Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin are partnering up in The Kominsky Method. The show is being described as, “On November 16, meet Sandy (Michael Douglas) and Norman (Alan Arkin), two lifelong friends who are navigating the ups and downs of life with humor, dignity, and some prostate trouble – reminding us that some friendships never get old.”
I think all of Lorre’s sitcoms have been leading up to this one show. The show that will finally change the perception that so many people have of him and realize he is one of the greatest executive producers to ever work in television.
Now the only thing I want to is will he do Vanity Cards for it?
For almost two years, it has been reported that Val Kilmer has cancer and he has denied it time and time again. Then on Sunday, out of nowhere, Michael Douglas told Jonathan Ross during a Q&A that his former co-star has the same cancer as him and it doesn’t look good.
Yesterday the Real Genius took to Facebook to once again deny it:
I love Michael Douglas but he is misinformed. The last time I spoke to him was almost two years ago, when I asked him for a referral for a specialist to get a diagnosis for a lump in my throat, which prevented me from continuing a tour of my play CITIZEN TWAIN. I ended up using a team at UCLA and have no cancer whatsoever. I still have a swollen tongue and am rehabbing steadily. I’ve made 3 films in the last year, one of which I directed and am presenting as a personal appearance introducing it and then answering questions after. Come see me live and happy and in person in Westwood next week if you think I’m fibbing!! I’ve done 3 Q and A’s so far and am having the best time. The film is called CINEMA TWAIN and is a recording of my play. I’m right proud of the performance and the writing, altho editing Mark Twain is pure joy! What a lover of life and humanity.
Naturally I’m also drawn to him because of his unlikely devotion to Mrs. Eddy, the genius discoverer and founder of my faith,
Christian Science.
Some fans have mistakenly thought my silence about my personal issues meant that somehow I wasn’t being responsible to my health, because of my reliance on prayer and Love. Nothing could be further from the truth. Altho I am very grateful for all the support from around the world, when people found out I had a physical challenge. I hope this puts to rest any further concerns about my health by publications that have no respect for the truth. Whatever led Michael Douglas to speculate about my health, he’s a loving and devoted friend to a privileged group of talent people around the world, and I’m sure he meant no harm.
Being healthy and having the respect of my peers and love from my family, friends, peers and fans is a DAILY source of inspiration, for which I am so grateful, you have no idea. I work VERY hard at my craft, and being appreciated since I was a little boy for being able to give this gift, has literally made my life. Thank you all. And I’ve only just begun, now that I’m finally telling stories that I’ve written and produced the way my vision intends them. God bless you all and I hope to see you in Westwood on the 10th and 17th at the Landmark. Yahoo! “Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today…” Mark Twain
Will this be the last time we hear lies about his health, probably not. But I think it will be the last time we hear it from the man who blamed his cancer on oral sex and then it took it back.
