It’s time for a Friday Flashback. Let’s go back in time to 1970-1975. I was too young to appreciate The Odd Couple when it first aired on TV but I did enjoy reruns several years later. The Odd Couple starred Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison.

The Odd Couple started out as a play by Neil Simon and in 1968 the film  was made starring Jack Lemmon as Felix and Walter Matthau as Oscar.

Spending much of my childhood a few feet away from a TV, I tend to remember the TV series better. Quick synopsis: Felix Unger’s wife kicks him out and he has no one to turn to except his childhood friend Oscar Madison. Oscar takes him in and while their lifestyles are constantly at odds the storyline creates great conflict and laughs for a sitcom.

Not only was the storyline great but the characters are memorable and the laughs stand the test of decades. The question still remains, “Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving each other crazy?”

Taste of Trivia: Did you know that in 1973 Tony Randall and Jack Klugman recorded an album called “The Odd Couple Sings” for London Records? Roland Shaw and The London Festival Orchestra and Chorus provided the music and additional vocals. It didn’t hit the Billboard Charts but the fans must have got a kick out of it.

Listen to the songs on the album by clicking here.

I have to say that 2008 has been a pretty good year for Housewife in Hollywood.com

I started this zany idea in May with a birthday trip to The La Jolla Comedy Store. Since that time I’ve met many interesting people. I’ve interviewed musicians, actors, an artist, a writer, a director, a pirate queen, and the legendary Jack LaLanne.

2009 will bring extra excitement to Housewife in Hollywood.com! More interviews with talented individuals! More trivial small talk about all things pop culture! More cute videos of Chihuahuas!

Thank you to all the visitors. Thanks to all my MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter friends for your wonderful comments, support, and friendship.

Thank you to my family, friend’s offline, and the “man behind the green curtain” who is there to help when I’m clueless about techy internet stuff.

It’s time to celebrate! Hang up that disco ball, turn on the strobe lights and turn up the volume on your MP3 list! Here’s one of my favorite celebration songs from the fabulous Daft Punk.

Don’t forget to watch Dick Clark ring in the New Year with his traditional countdown on ABC.

Brace yourselves everyone, the dancers have been revealed for Season 7 of Dancing With The Stars. The new season premieres tonight on ABC with the largest cast ever, including two Olympic Gold medalists, a Grammy-winning singer, a television legend, an Oscar winner, and a Super Bowl champion!

For a short time each week we can put aside the current economic crisis by tuning in and asking the question, “Who will rule the dance floor?” Will it be R&B singer Toni Braxton, or seasoned actress Cloris Leachman? Maybe the sexy host, actress Brooke Burke? Or could Susan Lucci be shocked with a win like she was in 1999 after 18 failed nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award.  ABC doesn’t mention everything on contestant Kim Kardashian’s entertainment resume but who cares anyway? This isn’t reality TV, it’s Dancing With The Stars!

I’ve always loved watching people dance. I can appreciate all the effort these contestants put into the show, but it doesn’t compare to the talent and skill of these two performers.

Fred & Ginger had all the right moves, their synchronicity seamless and never contrived. While watching each graceful move, you can feel the passion they had for the music.

I’d take a day of vintage Astaire & Rogers over a Season of Dancing With The Stars. How about you?