Books
Actor and author James Franco, who is rapidly becoming the Energizer Bunny of cinema, has announced the main cast for yet another film: an adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1936 novel “In Dubious Battle.”
Feb. 2, 2015
Music
“BUDDY DE FRANCO PRESENTS JOHN DENMAN JOHN DENMAN PRESENTS BUDDY DE FRANCO.” Lud Records 101 (P.O.
Jan. 5, 1986
Dodgers
Jim Franco had to forgive the Dodgers twice.
June 10, 1986
California
Santa Monica shootings: Death toll rises as fifth victim dies
June 9, 2013
Entertainment & Arts
Leighton Meester, who starred in the popular CW series “Gossip Girl,” will play a flirtatious farm wife who arouses the passions of migrant workers in the upcoming Broadway production of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.”
Dec. 9, 2013
Sports
The Cincinnati Reds’ John Franco and the Toronto Blue Jays’ Tom Henke, two of the top relief pitchers in baseball, lost salary arbitration hearings.
Feb. 10, 1988
John Franco agreed to a three-year, $7.6 million contract with the New York Mets that will make him the second-highest paid relief pitcher in baseball, behind only Mark Davis of Kansas City.
Feb. 7, 1990
Carlos Franco, a groundskeeper at Santa Monica College, had planned to spend Friday afternoon in his red Ford Explorer, running errands for his daughters.
June 8, 2013
After 17 years in majors and consumed by memories of days as young Met fan, Franco is finally in Series.
Oct. 21, 2000
Following weeks of rumors, James Franco has been confirmed to star in an upcoming production of “Of Mice and Men” on Broadway.
Nov. 26, 2013