If the Hollywood Reporter as I have known it for more than 60 years is gone, it must be noted that three of its recent editorial heads were among the finest in its history. In fact, they are among the finest in the annals of Hollywood coverage. Yes, I'm alluding to Elizabeth Guider, Alex Ben Block and Robert Dowling.

Other top-notch Hollywood Reporter heads included Tichi Wilkerson, Frank Barron, Don Gillette, Jim Powers, Howard Burns and Hal Bates. Its memorable daily columnists included Mike Connolly, Herb Stein, Jim Henagan, Robert Osborne and Hank Grant.

Last time I visited Frank Liberman, at the Motion Picture Country Home a few months ago, he did not recognize me or, at least, did not seem to.

I had known Frank for about 40 years through his many years at Warner Bros., and during the decades when he was the chief personal publicist for Bob Hope, who also maintained several other publicists on his staff to do who-knows-what. 

Dear Army is gone, coincidentally and appropriately, just as the Century of Hollywood has ended.   That was Army's Century, where he told us mostly good things about good people. He made almost every weekday better for us because we learned something constructive and heartening.   

With all the conflicts in California today, Hollywood doesn't need another one. Two groups, both dedicated to helping others, are warring over the closing of the Motion Picture & Television Fund's long-term care center .

This is not necessary. Our industry has found out that sometimes a co-production turns out well.