I’ve been worried about Kathy Griffin.  We caught up a few months ago at one of her comeback shows at the Mirage in Vegas.  She was as funny as ever, but had enough rasp in her voice to play Stevie Nicks…or Jimmy Hoffa!  But now, after all she’s been through, she’s back – and that extends to her speaking voice.  She had an implant put on her vocal cord, which she describes as “a boob job in my throat.”  If you didn’t know better, you’d never guess anything happened – aside from an oddly placed nipple!  While she’s getting some “dental work” done, might I suggest it’s time for an overall tune-up?  Sure, she broke the record for the number of times a female comedian has played Carnegie Hall (last held by Joan Rivers).  But, why not look “refreshed” while doing it?

There’s been a whole lotta celebrity deaths that I haven’t mentioned.  First was one of my favorites – Mitzi Gaynor.  The epitome of glamour, sex appeal, and class (my bon ami Bob Mackie made most of her legendary looks).  She was a helluva gal.  Then there’s Teri Garr.  Was anyone funnier than Teri?  Did you know she started out as a dancer?  Hours after she passed, someone posted a video of the historic T.A.M.I. Show from 1964 – which featured a dozen musical groups.  One of the more memorable performances was done by The Supremes.  And while they were singing “Where Did Our Love Go?”, there was Teri, shimmying between Mary and Flo wearing what appears to be a Target tee.  The video can be seen on BillyMasters.com.

The big-screen version of the musical Wicked found itself in an uncomfortable situation.  Apparently, some of the dolls based on the film characters manufactured by Mattel were on the Target shelves.  The dolls themselves were fine.  But the packaging did not feature a link to WickedMovie.com, but instead Wicked.com – which is an adult porn site!  Imagine parents trying to explain to kids what Kenzie Loves Girls 2 is about – and if they can watch it without seeing the first flick!  Of course, I’m pleased to see any connection between Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero) and porn!  Mattel takes full responsibility, and the merchandise was pulled from the Target shelves.  But if any of you have one, hold onto it.  I bet it will be worth real money eventually.