TINSELTOWN SPYWITNESS.Byline: Jenny Peters HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRED: Memorial Day marked a remembrance of a different kind in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. on Monday night. Following a day of honoring veterans, the evening was all about recalling the life and influence of Fred Hayman, aka "the Father of Beverly Hills." Hayman, who also celebrated his 82nd birthday that night, was the genius behind the Giorgio Beverly Hills boutique and fragrance, the place that started it all, with its famous yellow-and-white-wrapped packages that, as emcee George Schlatter joked, "kept more Beverly Hills marriages together than anything else" and became the dream gift of every Hollywood wife. Still not quite sure who he is? Let Merv Griffin Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6 1925 – August 12 2007) was an American talk show host, game show host, entertainer, pianist, television personality and raconteur. explain. "You cannot stop the man. He knew what he wanted to do in Beverly Hills, and of course that is Rodeo Drive Rodeo Drive (IPA: /roʊˈdeɪoʊ/) generally refers to a famous three-block long stretch of boutiques and shops in Beverly Hills, California, United States, although the street stretches further north and south. . All of what it is today is all from Fred and his unbelievable marketing mind." Hayman dressed Griffin throughout his legendary singing and talk-show career, as well as Vanna White Vanna White (born Vanna Marie Rosich on February 18, 1957) is an American television personality, best known as the hostess and puzzle board operator on the long-running game show Wheel of Fortune. She is the niece of actor Christopher George. and Pat Sajak Pat Sajak (born Patrick Leonard Sajdak on October 26, 1946),[1] is a television personality and a former talk show host, best known as the host of the American television game show, Wheel of Fortune. for "Wheel of Fortune." He was fashion coordinator of the Academy Awards for 11 years and, first with Giorgio and later with Fred Hayman Beverly Hills, for decades set the style standard for everyone who was anyone. No wonder so much of Old Hollywood turned out for the "Tribute to Fred Hayman," an ultra-fancy dinner party held in the street, which closed off Dayton Way at Rodeo Drive. Dressed to the nines for the black-tie gala were Jacqueline Bisset Jacqueline Bisset (born Winifred Jacqueline Fraser-Bisset on 13 September 1944) is an English actress. Biography Early life Bisset was born in Weybridge, Surrey, England to Max Fraser-Bisset, a Scottish General Practitioner, and the former Arlette , Cyd Charisse with hubby Tony Martin, Richard Anderson and Robert Loggia loggia Hall, gallery, or porch open to the air on one or more sides. It evolved in the Mediterranean region as an open sitting room with protection from the sun. It is often a roofed, arcaded open gallery on an upper story overlooking a court, though it can also be a . They and other Hayman fans -- including Buzz Aldrin, Lee Iacocca, Barbara Lazeroff and Mr. Blackwell sipped Dom Perignon and BV Dulcet dul·cet adj. 1. a. Pleasing to the ear; melodious. b. Having a soothing, agreeable quality. 2. Archaic Sweet to the taste. , nibbled on Ossetra caviar and tucked into Wolfgang Puck's Wagyu steak and braised braise tr.v. braised, brais·ing, brais·es To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. short ribs. All the while, everyone was serenaded by legendary lyricist lyr·i·cist n. A writer of song lyrics. Also called lyrist. Noun 1. lyricist - a person who writes the words for songs lyrist Hal David, who rewrote his "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" to match Hayman's life full of accomplishment, and the Los Angeles Gospel Choir, who added a rousing set to the celebration. Sculptor Robert Graham presented the diminutive dynamo with a commemorative sculpture, the Beverly Hills city council named a nearby throughway Fred Hayman Place, and Placido Domingo turned up, too, just in time to sing "Happy Birthday" to the man who, starting back in the '60s, made Rodeo Drive what it is today, a mecca of shopping for the rich and famous. At night's end, all agreed that this was definitely a memorable night on Memorial Day. A BIRTHDAY TOAST: Choreographer Brian Friedman's pal Britney Spears didn't make it to his birthday party/clothing launch event at Les Deux in Hollywood on Tuesday night; too bad, since she may be one of the only people who would willingly pay $300 for a bottle of $12 Jose Cuervo tequila, the going rate for bottle service (a banquette ban·quette n. 1. A platform lining a trench or parapet wall on which soldiers may stand when firing. 2. also ban·kit Southern Louisiana & East Texas A raised sidewalk: seat and mixers go along with the $300 booze) at that over-the-top nightclub. Actually, Friedman's pal Jason Davis, who showed up sporting electric blond hair and shades for the late-night event, could afford it, too. That party boy is the grandson of oil billionaire Marvin Davis and son of socialite Nancy Davis. And longtime actress/dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen could surely pay that steep price as well, but she was more interested in checking out Friedman's new line of hip-hop shoes and dance apparel from Frontline/Capezio, which was part of the point of the party. The rest of the wildly dressed dance-style-influenced crowd seemed content to pick up their drinks at the open bar, as most of them are still trying to make that big Hollywood score. Reality-show stalwarts Jai Rodriguez ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy") made the scene early, while "Making the Band" stars Aundra Fimbres and Shannon Bex vamped on the red carpet later on. Singer-dancers Shanice Wilson and Sandra Colton joined the patio crush, too, where Friedman and friends toasted his 30th year and his new venture. "This is a fantastic way to celebrate my birthday," he said, grinning. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) HAYMAN (above) and GRIFFIN (left): A fashionable birthday celebration Charley Gallay/Getty Images (3) FRIEDMAN: Dance, dance, dance Michael Buckner/Getty Images |
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