Readers react: Garry Marshall was special to many people in a myriad of ways
Garry Marshall’s theatrical gift
The Times obituary and your various Garry Marshall tributes [July 20 and 21] neglected to mention one of his greatest gifts to the city of Los Angeles itself, the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. Between the theater itself and all the entertaining plays in which he had a hand through the many years (including the post-performance conversations), this wonderful “gift” should not be ignored. Truly, another part of his legacy.
Jon Loring
Agoura Hills
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I cannot remember a better role Garry Marshall played than the casino boss in “Lost in America.” One of the funniest scenes ever. I met Garry Marshall at the Falcon Theatre after taking my children to see a play. I’ll never forget how kind he was to me and my family.
Rick Mervis
Northridge
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The outpouring of tributes to the late great Garry Marshall was fitting for the man and the body of work. I was amused, though, that not one obituary, article, tribute or personal recollection noted his first feature film, “Young Doctors in Love” (1982). This is where the Garry Marshall stock company begins: Héctor Elizondo, Dabney Coleman, Michael McKean, and on and on. A legend who will be missed. To paraphrase Billy Wilder and William Wyler: “No more Garry Marshall. Worse, no more Garry Marshall films.”
Bob Bookman
Los Angeles
There’s more to Allen movies
Regarding “Woody Allen Can’t Outrun Himself,” [July 18].
I too get tired of the older man and younger woman scenario in his work. But I’d hardly say it’s the main focus. Out of 50 films directed by Allen, you could ballpark six films that reference the older man and younger woman scenario. That’s only 12% of his movies. And really only one, “Manhattan,” centers on that theme. So that’s one out of 50 films total. Critics talk like that’s all he knows to write about.
Alexander Tovar
Los Angeles
Where to put up that wall
The article “Borderline Statement” [July 24] should be required reading for Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump and his supporters. It may be helpful to them in determining where to build their wall.
Frank King
Coronado
Republicans’ reality show
Thanks to Mary McNamara for her portrait of the unseemly stew on display at the Republican National Convention [“RNC Enters Reality TV Realm,” July 21]. It’s a toxic brew of messages from social, fiscal and national security conservatives (along with soap opera actors, a golfer and reality television “celebrities”), of which Donald J. Trump is pleased to be stirring the unsavory pot.
Ben Miles
Huntington Beach
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Since Donald J. Trump suffers from a severe case of hubris, it is no surprise that the Republican convention resembles a reality show. Trump is consumed with self-promotion and craves the media spotlight like a moth to a flame. After Trump loses to Hillary Clinton, he can always call Sarah Palin, who knows a thing or two about manipulating the media.
Phyllis Landis
Ocean Hills
Recalling Beatles in Liverpool
As a longtime fan of the Beatles, I appreciated your article about the reissue of the Beatles album [“Beatles Album at Bowl Gets Upgrade,” July 21]. I thought you might enjoy this anecdote. In August 1963 Beatlemania was growing. I was visiting my British colleague who lived in Liverpool. Her boyfriend had tickets to see the Beatles at their last performance at the Cavern Club but graciously offered his ticket to me. During the performance there were some electrical problems and, in the dark, I recall hearing fragments of a song I would relate to years later – “When I’m 64.” Now 77, I must say that the Beatles still “Please, Please Me.”
Janet Fisher-Hoult
Culver City
A request on TV listings page
The Calendar section continues to be the most useful part of the paper, especially the TV listings. However, the absolute worst placement is in the middle of an inside page, which you have been doing a lot lately. Wherever you have to put them, please put the entire listings either above or below the fold to make viewing them easier.
Allan Mason
Hermosa Beach
