Arthur Axelman

The Real Story Behind the NBC Telepic 'My Kidnapper, My Love'

December 4, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

On the drive back, James Stacy says, "My brother will adapt the script." I knew this day was too good to be true

  

How I Convinced Gil Cates to Make Billy Crystal an Oscar Host

November 1, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

Crystal hosted, and he made me laugh until I cried during one of his impromptu bits. He was phenomenal

  

Robert Radnitz, a 'Total Producer' in the Tradition of David O. Selznick

October 30, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

No matter what the occasion, in pitch meetings, dinners or funerals, the white-haired, dashing producer wore only Fila white tennis clothes

  

Whatever Happened to 'TVTV'?

October 17, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

The left-wing San Francisco collective of writers, editors, shooters and actors hit Hollywood like a storm, but cleared out right along with the 1970s

  

'A Cry for Help': The Making of the Tracey Thurman Story

October 10, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

Thurman, who remains scarred and partially paralyzed from stab wounds inflicted by her husband, won a $2,6 million judgement against the city of Torrington, Conn.

  

My Ill-Fated Trip to Bill Cosby's House

September 13, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

We were gathered to discuss the writing of a four-hour script about the life, career and sacrifices of Winnie Mandela. All I wanted to do was go to bed

  

David Stein, an Artist Forged by Extraordinary Gifts and Flaws

September 6, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

Stein was an extraordinary and gifted artist; yes, misdirected at times, who deserves to be remembered

  

'Cary Grant Is on Line 2'

August 26, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 1 year ago

"There is a buzz going around both the 32nd and 33rd floors, I could feel it, people gathering outside my little office. Lucy returns and sees that the phone call is real and now all the secretaries and assistants are walking by..."

  

Our Very First Vietnam Movie

May 29, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 2 years ago

Hollyblog: In the mid-'70s I sold and developed a TV movie about an MIA soldier that was astonishingly prophetic and wildly successful for NBC

  

But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct!

July 13, 2010 By Arthur Axelman 2 years ago

Actors who direct have made their mark over the years, whether as a second career option or by creating memorably good or bad films

  
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