Blog Heap o'Art of Links 28 July 2016

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Jimmy Johnson on Jack Davis
Jimmy Johnson, Arlo and Janis Thu 2016-Jul-28 10:30pm

This is the nerve center of my home, the coffee station. It is where I spend my first conscious moments every day. Above the coffee pot is an original drawing by Jack Davis. Its subject, Alfred E. Newman, and his words are familiar, but this particular rendering has been seen by few. I will tell you its story.…

A nice personal reflection
Rocketeer Sequel
Hollywood Reporter Thu 2016-Jul-28 3:36pm

The Rocketeer is ready to blast off once again.

Walt Disney Studios is developing a reboot of the 1991 action adventure movie, hiring Max Winkler and Matt Spicer to pen the script, which is being titled The Rocketeers.

The project, in the early development stages, is considered a sequel-reboot and, in a modern-day twist, will be headlined by a black female character.…

In serious danger of messing with perfection here.
Jerry Doyle Dies at 60
War News Updates Thu 2016-Jul-28 3:35pm

Actor Jerry Doyle, best known for his role in the sci-fi series Babylon 5, has died at the age of 60.

Doyle appeared in all five series of the 1990s show as Chief Warrant Officer Michael Garibaldi.

He also made guest appearances on other popular shows, such as Beverly Hills 90210, NYPD Blue and Martial Law, and was the host of a nationally-syndicated daily radio show in the US.
A spokesman for Doyle's family said the cause of his death was not yet known.…

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