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Margie Barron is Valley Variety

Articles by Margie:

  • Enlisted Comedy on Fox Salutes Our Soldiers on the Home Front
  • Jason and the Argonauts, a Delight for Kids at the Wallis Annenberg Center
  • The Great “Barrymore” Starring Gordon Goodman at NoHo’s Historic El Portal Theatre, Jan. 9 to 19
  • The New Year Brings New TV Shows Filled with Spies and Cops
  • One Starry Night ALS Benefit at The Pasadena Playhouse, Monday, Jan. 13
  • The Hobbit Is a Scenic Trip to “Middle-earth”
  • Grace Mylroie Patz Celebrates Her 100th Birthday on Christmas Day
  • The Glamour, Glitz, and Gifts
  • A Magical Holiday Treat: Gary Peterson’s “Supernatural Dark Christmas Show”
  • A Healthy Sense of Humor at the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Guild Gala
  • Time to Celebrate the Holidays with Good People
  • Christmas Shopping Is Launched at the Bag Ladies Lunch
  • “TV Talk” Shows, the Next Big Thing for TV Fans on the Go
  • Romancing the bean café creates a peaceful place to sip and dine in-between preparing for the holidays
  • San Fernando Valley Master Chorale Gives a Joyful Les Miz Concert and Kristen Towers-Rowles Honors Kathryn Grayson
  • Yoshie Morino, a Fresh Face Actress for Our Multi-Cultural World
  • NBC Drama Chicago Fire Puts the Spotlight on First Responders
  • Classic and Relevant Twelve Angry Men “Fights the Good Fight” at The Pasadena Playhouse Nov. 5 to Dec. 1
  • Super Role Models at Big Brothers/Big Sisters Gala
  • Evita and More Strong Women
  • Going to the Dogs Hollywood Style
  • “56 Up,” the Eighth Follow-up to the Slice of Life Documentary “7 Up”
  • Eric McCormack, “The Concert I Never Gave… (except for, like, 2000 times in my bedroom)” at NoHo’s El Portal Theatre Oct. 12-13
  • A Fabulous Pre-Emmy Event that Was the Cat’s Meow for Celebs
  • The Eyegore Awards a Scream at Universal Studios
  • A True Education, The Watsons Go to Birmingham on the Hallmark Channel
  • The Pasadena Playhouse Presents “Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller,” a Bountiful Feast of Rock’n’Roll Classics
  • Good People & End-of-Summer Soirees
  • PBS Has Great Shows and Familiar Faces, Including Billie Jean King
  • “I Love My Job” Labor Day Column
  • Dancing with the Stars Technically Superb with Nine Emmy Nominations
  • A Visit to the Set of The Mindy Project
  • “The British Beat” Performed by the Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre at the Ford Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Summer Programming Produces Drama
  • TCA Awards Honors TV’s Best of the Best
  • Janie Steele & Pacific Electric Create Crowd-Pleasing Music at the Viva Fresh Cantina in Burbank
  • “Fire & Powder,” Blue13 Dance Company’s Bollywood Show Inspired by West Side Story at the Ford Theatre Aug. 3
  • The Sporting Life at GBK’s Pre-ESPYs Poker Party
  • Born to Royalty and More British History
  • Eric McCormack Gives TNT’s Perception His Willpower
  • Divine Ladies and Sisterhood
  • “The Stars of BeatleMania!” Performing As If the Beatles Were All Together Now to Delight Their Fans
  • Life’s a party for the Hot in Cleveland ladies
  • Emmy-worthy Dancing with the Stars has Conrad Green talking about the effort that goes into making it look effortless
  • Andrea Bocelli at “Celebration of All Fathers” Simin Hope Gala
  • ModRock, a musical explosion of youth filled with Brit-hits from the ‘60s at NoHo’s El Portal Theatre
  • Betty White at the Zoo & Hollywood Icon News
  • Wild A Midsummer Saturday Night’s Fever Dream from the Troubadour Theater Company, at The Falcon Theatre
  • America’s Got Talent is back on NBC
  • Sleepless in Seattle—The Musical, Romantic Comedy at The Pasadena Playhouse Through June 23
  • Awards Celebrate Longevity, Music, and the Mind
  • Priscilla Queen of the Desert Strutting in Hollywood
  • Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas as Liberace
  • Women of Achievement Celebrated
  • Mother’s Day Books about Moms & Daughters, Love & Heartache
  • Ultra-Creative LA Fear & Fantasy Film Festival
  • American Idol Season 12, Let’s Just Make It a Four-Way Tie Now!
  • Janie Steele & Pacific Electric Band at Viva Fresh Cantina
  • Celebrities with a Heart and a Cause Flock to GBK Event
  • The Cat’s Meow, Pat Winters and Her Purr-fect Solutions Cattery
  • Makeover for Mutts Puts Spotlight on Adorable Rescued Doggies
  • Models & Doctors on the “New York” Runway for PSJMC’s Guild
  • Wow’s Harris Brothers Anticipate Greatness
  • Fabulous Dinner, Dancing, and Entertainment with The Johnny Holiday Program at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Events Center April 12
  • Easter Bonnets and Playing Dress-up on the Set of Vegas
  • “A Night at Sardi’s” Filled with Memories for the Alzheimer’s Cause
  • Easter Seals Wins at Secret Room Events’ Oscar Celebrity Retreat
  • “Walk Like A Man” Hit Tribute Show Has the Spirit of the Four Seasons and More
  • Actress Reatha Grey, “Off Her Rocker” and Following Her Dreams
  • Nuttin’ But Hutton New Musical Showcasing the Wacky-Wonderful Songs of Betty Hutton at the NoHo Arts Center
  • “Oh So Wonderful,” Johnny Mathis Honored by Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters
  • The Oscars Show and Lounging Around with Celebrities
  • Janie Steele & Pacific Electric Create Crowd-Pleasing Music
  • CART Offers Great Performances & Imagination Stimulation
  • The Johnny Holiday Program Dinner, Dancing, and Entertainment at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Events Center
  • Cavalia’s Normand Latourelle Creates a New Spectacular, Odysseo
  • Sultry Singer Ariana Savalas, and Family Man Ricky Schroder
  • Full of Heart and Hope, Shirley Valentine Stars DeeDee Rescher at The Falcon Theatre, Now Through March 3
  • For Pete’s Sake: My Lunch with Baseball Great Pete Rose
  • “Smash” Musical Series Has Return Engagement on NBC
  • The Office is Coming to an End After Nine Hilarious Years
  • Presidential Pardon Not Needed for Funny Faux First Family Show on NBC
  • Fringe Benefits from Mind-Boggling Sci-Fi Storytelling
  • Strong Women and More on the Hallmark Channel
  • A New Look in the New Year: Fashion Head to Toe
  • ‘Twas the Nice Column Before Christmas
  • Santa and “Master P” Bring Joy to Let The Kids Grow Event
  • San Fernando Valley Master Chorale Family Holiday Concert
  • Emmy-Winning DWTS Host Tom Bergeron Honored by PPB
  • Upright Cabaret’s “A Broadway Christmas” Appearing in Hollywood, Palm Springs, and La Mirada
  • Wonderful Women Creating Joy for the World
  • “Donny & Marie, Christmas in Los Angeles” at the Pantages
  • Thankful for People, Music, the Fun in Life, and Helping Others
  • Sharon Stone, a Fun Femme Fatale at Bag Ladies Luncheon
  • Soldier-Doctor Makes a Difference in Battle Against Cancer
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Honor a Big Guy, Sumner Redstone
  • A Fun Affair for a Serious Cause
  • For Your Spine-Chilling Halloween Pleasure
  • Flappers in Burbank Has Paul Reiser Headlining Oct. 11
  • The Hero Dog Awards, Going to the Dogs Never Felt So Good
  • Hauntingly Helpful People with Big Hearts
  • Rockin’ With the Ages & The Pink Lady Present a World Premiere Musical Event, The Beat Goes On! A Celebration of the Young at Heart
  • Wow, the Emmy Lounge Was More Entertaining Than the Show
  • The Book of Mormon Review
  • Time to Go back to School for Gleeks
  • Talk, Talk, Talk: No Shortage of Chat Shows on TV
  • Focusing on Labors of Love This Labor Day
  • This Fall, Dancing with the Stars Enters Its 15th Season on ABC and Hopes to Waltz down the Emmy Aisle
  • The Stars Talk About True Blood’s Fifth Season on HBO
  • Review: The Grönholm Method at the Falcon Theatre
  • The Stars Talk About True Blood’s Fifth Season on HBO
  • Celebrities Say the Darndest Things: Funny Quotes from the Press Tour
  • The Stars Talk About True Blood’s Fifth Season on HBO
  • Hallmark Channel’s Family Friendly Movies and Stellar Talent
  • Television’s Best Are Honored by TV Critics at TCA Awards
  • Downton Abbey a Masterpiece Classic Getting Emmy Attention
  • The Stars Talk About True Blood’s Fifth Season on HBO
  • Fashion Splash Sizzles with a Summer Happenings Affair
  • The 3 Faces of the King: An American Legend Offers Elvis’ Rock’n’Roll History as It Was Meant to Be Seen
  • Swimsuits, Sweaters, and Summer Style
  • A Potpourri of People, Places, and Shows to Enjoy
  • The Stars of Beatlemania Take You on a Magical Mystery Tour at NoHo’s El Portal Theatre, June 29 to July 1
  • The new KCET at The Pointe in Burbank
  • Icons Are Everywhere!
  • The Studio City Chamber’s 14th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival
  • Dancing with the Stars Showrunner Conrad Green Talks About Making the Brilliant Show Look Effortless
  • Heaven’s Makeup Bar Where Everyone Is a Celebrity
  • No Way Around But Through, a Satisfying Exposé of Emotions
  • Betty White and Reptiles and Events, Oh My!
  • Heroes & Healers, Plus Fashion & Beauty Emphasized at Events
  • Transformers: The Ride-3D, the Best Attraction Ever at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • The Launch of NBC’s Summer Shows
  • Strong Women Enjoy Mother’s Day Luncheons
  • Making Moms proud, the Model-Doctors on the Runway
  • Welcome to the Neighborhood, KCET
  • NBC-Comcast Rallies Volunteers to Improve Lankershim Elementary
  • NBC Press Day Is a “Smash” with a Variety of Shows and Stars
  • Love Struck at the Beverly Hills Playhouse with a Stellar Cast
  • Hallmark’s Pet Project & “Duke” dog film; plus worthy events
  • What’s the matter with kids today? Nothing — they’re great!
  • Tennessee Williams comes to life in Tennessee in the Summer starring Jack Heller
  • Fabulous, fashionable ladies having fun
  • Fashion Week features fabulous Fall collections
  • Upright Cabaret Presents “An Evening with Yvette Cason” Offering a Musical Journey That’s an Entertaining Treat
  • The Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters honors the best, Lily Tomlin and Florence Henderson
  • Irish Eyes will smile for Hallmark’s Chasing Leprechauns
  • Alcatraz, another island adventure for Jorge Garcia
  • Yet Another Side of Kristin Chenoweth on ABC’s GCB
  • Life’s Too Short for Ricky Gervais
  • A Visit to the Set of ABC’s Suburgatory
  • Love Explored on Fringe
  • Smash, the New NBC Musical Drama, Has Everything for a Smash Hit
  • Chinese New Year Celebration at Chi Dynasty in Studio City
  • Beautiful People
  • The Bad Boys of TV
  • Special Shows with Special People
  • TV’s Best, Classy, and Classics Coming in the New Year
  • Let’s Look Back! The Year in Review
  • Magnificent, Outrageous Family Fun, Cinderella Christmas at the El Portal Theatre Through Jan. 8
  • Home for the Holidays and Celebrating Christmas
  • Santa’s Helpers Are Everywhere
  • Sideshow Media Group Presents Oh Haunted Night
  • Upright Cabaret’s A Broadway Christmas Dec. 20 at Catalina Jazz Club
  • A Snow White Christmas Casts a Perfect Holiday Show and Family Glow
  • Fashion Forward at L.A. Fashion Weekend
  • A Snow White Christmas, an Enchanting Blizzard of Fun
  • Wicked and Fairy Tales Have a Darker Story to Tell
  • Director Martha Elcan Spreads the Beauty of Sign Language with “Shut Up and Sign” DVDs
  • Glamorous Styles for Sue Wong Collection, and Other Fashion News
  • My Fair Wedding Party with David Tutera
  • Tim Allen Does Macho Comedy in ABC’s Last Man Standing
  • A Sentimental Journey, The Story of Doris Day, a Musical That’s Enjoyable and Surprising
  • Big Bash for Big Brothers & Big Sisters a Big Deal
  • The King of the Desert at NoHo’s El Portal Forum Theatre
  • Halloween Carnival for Camp Ronald McDonald Creates Happy Campers
  • Harbor Starring Matthew Lillard at the Victory Theatre
  • Hero Dog Awards on the Hallmark Channel
  • Celebrating the Holidays with Hallmark Channel Movies and Specials
  • Ed Asner, a Much Honored and Accomplished Man, Yet Humble Icon
  • Searching Around Hollywood Looking for the Next Big Wow!
  • A Salute to Wonderful Volunteers, the PSJMC Guild & Jim Maurer
  • Mike Burstyn Is “Al Jolson” in Jolson at the Winter Garden
  • Celebrities Say the Darndest Things: Quotes from the TV Press Tour
  • William & Catherine: A Royal Romance Movie Is Totally Charming
  • ENNIO, featuring Ennio Marchetto — The Living Paper Cartoon
  • TCA Awards Honors Television’s Best
  • Honeymoon for One with Nicollette Sheridan in Ireland
  • Media City Ballet’s AXIS MUNDI, A Global Multi-Cultural Celebration of Ballet Dance Aug. 12 at the Ford Amphitheatre
  • A Child Star Grows Up, Raven Symoné on State of Georgia
  • Teen Choice 2011 Will Celebrate the Hottest Teen Icons
  • Hallmark’s Keeping up with the Randalls Stars Have Summertime Fun
  • Theater Is Old Friend to New Friends Denise Crosby and Jamie Rose
  • Have a Thrilling Fourth of July
  • Switched at Birth an Interesting New Series on ABC Family
  • Let’s Get Wild at the “Voices for Wildlife” Gala
  • Singing Great Jack Jones, Proud Son of Allan Jones, Honored by PPB
  • Students Ponder “Chivalry” for Cabrini Writing Awards
  • A New Generation Deals with Problems in ABC Family Movie Cyberbully
  • Extreme Makeover Home Party Benefits Habitat for Humanity
  • Summer Fare from the Disney ABC Television Group
  • Band From TV entertains as Lupus L.A. honors Paula Abdul
  • A Potpourri of Great Events, Great Causes, and Great Music
  • It’s a Happy Mother’s Day for Celebrity Moms at NBC Presentations
  • Heidi the Musical for Children at the NoHo London Music Hall
  • New Series My Cat from Hell Aims to Fix Unruly Felines
  • The Spotlight’s on Animal Lovers with the Genesis Awards
  • Together Tonight Next C.A.R.T. Show May 7, & Drama at Inish Review
  • Spring Fashion Show for the PSJMC Guild features Model-Doctors
  • Earth Day and Good People
  • Happy Independents Day, a Networking Conference
  • Rain and Burn the Floor, Song and Dance Shows at the Pantages Theatre
  • My Fair Lady Fashions Bring Back Old Hollywood Glamour
  • American Idol Season 10: It’s So Awesome, We Love Them All
  • “A Night At Sardi’s”
  • Tracy Esposito’s Funny Show Chicken Parmigiana, Sunday, March 27
  • Enjoying Beauty, Fashion, and Awards Season
  • Clarence Comedy Classic Presented by C.A.R.T. Sunday, March 20
  • At Home In the Neighborhood, George Lopez
  • The Celebrated Hitman David Foster & Friends & Me!
  • America’s Next Great Restaurant Ready for Business on NBC
  • The Writer Speaks ‘11 Winner’s Circle from the Three Roses Players
  • Rock of Ages the Musical for Rock Stars
  • The Funny Men of Twentieth Century Fox Television
  • Glee’s Post Super Bowl Show to be a “Thriller”
  • TV’s Dr. Oz, a Health and Fitness Rockstar
  • The NoHo London Music Hall’s Flanagan and Allen with the Follies
  • Cocktails with the Peacock Stars and Reality Celebs
  • Everybody Loves Oprah
  • Midseason TV Shows Offer a Variety of Choices, and the Return of Matthew Perry
  • Getting Back to the ‘Happy Days’ of My Youth at Johnny Rockets
  • “Hair” Brings Back the ‘Age of Aquarius’ to the Pantages Theatre
  • Let’s Face It, Nothing Says Happy Holidays Like Great Gifts
  • Joyous Sounds and Jubilant Shows
  • Santa and His Helpers Spreading Good Cheer
  • West Side Story at the Pantages Theatre, Still Relevant and Powerful
  • Giving Thanks To Terrific People
  • Making a Fashion Statement With Old Hollywood Glamour
  • L.A.-Based TV Show Focus in the Mix with Denise Ames
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Honor Best at Big Bash
  • A New, Interactive Cinderella: A Family Fun Holiday Show at NoHo’s El Portal Theatre
  • Celebrations and Accomplishments by Some Extraordinary People
  • Halloween Carnival for Camp Ronald McDonald At Universal
  • L.A. Fashion Weekend Has Style
  • Something to Smile About
  • Calendar of exciting events happening in October
  • A Flair for Fun and Fashion at Macy’s Glamorama Gala
  • Back to School with the Stars
  • The 25th Anniversary C.A.R.T. Celebration Show, Oct. 9
  • The Phantom of the Opera Has Something for Everyone
  • September A Busy Month with Causes and Concerts
  • The Emmys Were Great, So Were the Big Pre-Events
  • End of Summer with Camp Rock 2 on the Disney Channel
  • A Trip to Wisteria Lane with the Stars of Desperate Housewives
  • Fangs for the Memories at the Teen Choice Awards
  • TCA Awards Are Filled With Glee
  • Beyond, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, and More Musical Fun
  • The New Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein Starring Roger Bart
  • Fun at the Playboy Mansion for the SportsDream Poker Party
  • Ian Hamrick, Young Star on the Rise
  • Emmys, Did They Get It Right?
  • “The Songs of Our Lives” Composers in the Spotlight
  • Fitness Issue All-Stars in the Community
  • A Tea Party with the PSJMC Guild, and Other Delightful Happenings
  • Broadway Comes to L.A.
  • Melissa Anderson looks back at her life on Little House on the Prairie in her new book The Way I See It
  • Remembering John Wooden
  • Fun At the MTV Movie Awards and GBK Luxury Lounge
  • Lots of Celebrations a Birthday a Homecoming and More
  • Being Helpful, the Society of Singers, and Everychild Foundation
  • CART’s May 29th presentation of acclaimed Norman Corwin comedies, Murder in Studio One and Mary and The Fairy, with Corwin To Attend
  • Men of Many Talents Rich Little Fred Travalena
  • CART Presents Norman Corwin’s Comedies for 100th Birthday Tribute, with Murder in Studio One and Mary and The Fairy, May 29th
  • A potpourri of exotic, exciting, and entertaining events
  • Rip Taylor in It Ain’t All Confetti! at the El Portal Theatre
  • Prism Awards honor films and television that educate and entertain
  • Broadcasters honor pioneers, performer Andy Williams and producer Bob Banner
  • “Chicago” Starring Michelle Williams as Roxie
  • Andy Garcia On Acting, Movies, and Life
  • Fashion & fitness go together like good health & happiness
  • Belly Laughs from Yarmy’s Army and More Great Shows
  • All Creatures Great and Small Celebrated at the Genesis Awards
  • Hollywood’s film & TV stars do Broadway
  • “Cats,” cat lovers, the cat’s “meow,” and American Idol memories
  • Oscar Winners and Events We Really Enjoyed, Wow!
  • Movie Lover’s Oscar® Preview at KCET Cinema Series and WGA Awards
  • “Movies for Grownups” Gala Has Veteran Stars in the Spotlight
  • Stars, Events and More Good News!
  • Love Yourself, the Message in “The Color Purple”
  • Sharing the Love at the Grammys
  • Betty White Is Red Carpet Ready!
  • Fascinating Projects by Mega-Filmmakers Featured at the TV Press Tour
  • Everything’s Coming Up Roses & Scoops for the New Year
  • Singing & Dancing in 2010, From “American Idol” to “Riverdance”
  • The Sights & Sounds of the Holidays
  • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for “Crazy Heart” Filmmakers
  • West 3rd Street’s Annual Holiday Party
  • The Stars Shine Bright on the Studio City Holiday Parade
  • “Dancing with the Stars” Performers Support the Lupus LA Bag Ladies
  • KellyBaron Design Goes Green
  • Happy Holidays and Samba Launched at Universal CityWalk!
  • It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
  • Rock Fashion Week L.A. style!
  • Agatha Christie’s “Spiders Web,” Fun Murder Mystery at the NoHo London Music Hall
  • Magic Castle Celebrates 100!
  • Tricks and Treats for Halloween at Universal
  • “Gentlemen Broncos” is an Odd Film about a Writer Wannabe
  • Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” Under the Big Top
  • This Halloween, Scary Thoughts of Real Monsters Among Us
  • Jon Lovitz’ CityWalk Comedy Club has Beach Party for Wyland
  • The Fitness Legend, the Custom Car Legend and the Jazz Legend All Have Something to Celebrate!
  • WOW, the Emmy Winners and Events We Really Enjoyed
  • An Education about the National Parks Thanks to Ken Burns
  • “The Jay Leno Show” on NBC at 10 o’clock, Mon.-Fri.
  • The Dawning of A New Primetime at NBC
  • An Emmy Nod to a Handy Journeyman Christian Clemenson
  • Emmys to the Engineers who made TV History
  • Omigod! “Legally Blonde” and More Blondes
  • TV’s Best Honored at Television Critics Awards
  • Emmy-Nominated Ernest Borgnine Ultra-busy at 92
  • Small Summer Films Have Big Impact
  • ESPY’s Party with Jocks, Bunnies and Hef, Oh My!
  • The Disney, ABC, Family Channel Television Group Parade of Stars
  • Summer Fun with Laserium Lights and Citywalk After Dark
  • Film Festival Darlings
  • Covenant House Gala & More
  • Father/Son Get Together On “TV Land Prime” When the AFI Honors Michael Douglas
  • “Battlestar Galactica” Recognized By The U.N.
  • The Lupus LA Orange Ball
  • Fun and Games at “The Game Show Awards”
  • When Great Women Gather, Great Things Can Be Accomplished
  • The Gift of Life Celebrated by George Lopez
  • “Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage” at the Pantages Theatre
  • Working the Red Carpet at Bravo’s “A-List Awards”
  • TV Land Awards Puts Spotlight on Classic Shows and Stars
  • Celebrities Get Creative to Help Feed Families Thanks to Stouffers
  • Model-Doctors Make Fashion Show for PSJMC Guild a Fabulous Event
  • “Scrubs:” True to Life with Its’ Characters, According to Hospital Staff
  • “The Flanagan and Allen Story” at the NoHo London Music Hall
  • “The Mind Show II” Produced by Two Brothers One Mind
  • “ER”- Helping Viewers with 15 Seasons of Medical Care, Thank You