For the record - Dec. 8, 2011
Stanley Robertson: The obituary of TV and movie executive Stanley Robertson in the Dec. 7 LATExtra section said that a celebration of his life would be held Monday. It will be held the following Monday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City..
Bacharach-Sater musical: In the Dec. 4 Arts & Books section, an article about the new Burt Bacharach-Steven Sater musical, “Some Lovers,” included a passage in which Sater quotes a line from a song identified as “A Thousand Things That Were You.” The lyrics are from the song “Ready to Be Done With You.”
Oakland blues: An article in the Dec. 7 LATExtra section about Oakland’s blues history said Aretha Franklin was among those who played the clubs “after WWII.” Franklin first played in Oakland around 1960.
Duffy boats: In the Dec. 4 Business section, a caption with an article about boat builder Duffy Electric Boat Co. said Marshall Duffield, the company’s owner, is 41 years old. As the article stated, he is 59. Also, the article said that production of Cabo Yachts was moved to New Burn, N.C. The city is New Bern.
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