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  Bobby Rydell, 60s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dies

  Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ‘n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” died Tuesday. Rydell died of complications from pneumonia at a hospital in a suburb of his hometown of Philadelphia, according to a statement posted by his marketing and event coordinator Maria Novey. Along with James Darren, Fabian and Frankie Avalon, Rydell was among a wave of wholesome teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of the B

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  Former Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Dies At 79

  The singer's hits included “Volare,” “Swinging School,” and “Wild One," and he inspired the name of the high school in "Grease."

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  Bobby Rydell, 1960s Pop Idol and Star of ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 79

  Bobby Rydell, the epitome of the early ’60s “teen idol,” who parlayed that fame into a starring role opposite Ann-Margret in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie,” died today at age 79. The cause of death was pneumonia. His death just days away from his 80th birthday was confirmed by radio legend Jerry Blavat, Rydell’s […]

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  Ed Garner, Surfer Who Joined the Wave of Beach Party Movies in the 1960s, Dies at 77

  Ed Garner, a local Southern California surfer who found a home alongside the likes of Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon in several of the popular beach party movies of the 1960s, has died. He was 77. Garner died March 5 at his home in Carmel-by-the-Sea after a few years of illness, his wife of 38 […]

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  Dwayne Hickman, Star of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Dead at 87

  Dwayne Hickman, star of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis and The Bob Cummings Show, has passed away, TVLine has confirmed. Surrounded by his loved ones, Hickman died Sunday morning in Los Angeles as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 87. The actor’s first TV role was The Bob Cummings Show in […]

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  Memorial For ICM Agent Jack Gilardi Set For Monday Night At Paramount Studios

  A celebration of the life of Jack Gilardi, an ICM agent for 68 years, will take place this Monday, December 9, at 7:00 PM at Paramount Studios. Industry friends are welcome to attend, but must RSVP to obtain a drive-on to the Paramount lot. The RSVP email is  Gilardimemorial@icmpartners.com. Gilardi passed away September 19. During […]

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  Jack Gilardi, Longtime ICM Agent, Dies at 88

  Jack Gilardi, a longtime ICM Partners agent whose license plate read “ICM JG,” died on Thursday at his home in Los Angeles at age 88, the agency announced.During his seven-decade career, Gilardi represented Hollywood legends such as Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine and Charlton Heston. Longstanding clients who have remained with him until the end include Ann-Margret, Joe Mantegna, Walter Hill, Frankie Avalon and Jaclyn Smith, among many others.He was also married

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  The Number Ones: Frankie Avalon’s “Venus”

  The Number Ones is a new column where I'll review every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. *** Frankie Avalon - "Venus" HIT #1: March 9, 1959 …

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  Micki Marlo, Popular 1950s Singer & Nightclub Performer, Dies at 88

  Micki Marlo, a popular recording artist and nightclub personality of the 1950s and '60s who worked with Paul Anka, Steve Allen and Jan Murray, has died. She was 88.

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  Micki Marlo, Popular 1950s Singer and Nightclub Performer, Dies at 88

  She also was a regular on 'The Steve Allen Show' and co-hosted the game show 'Charge Account' with comedian Jan Murray.

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