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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Phyllis Thaxter, Actress Who Played Superman’s Ma Kent, Dies at 92 - NYTimes.com by Denise Grady

Ms. Thaxter, whose first film was “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo” and last was “Superman,” enjoyed a lengthy acting career despite contracting polio.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:05AM

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Mark O’Donnell, ‘Hairspray’ Writer, Dies at 58 by Denise Grady

Mr. O’Donnell was a co-author of the book for the Broadway musical “Hairspray,” which became a phenomenal success, winning eight Tonys, including best book of a musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:00PM

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