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We Found It, The Actual L.A. Location of Don Draper's Childhood Whorehouse

Pity young Dick Whitman/Don Draper. The childhood orphan wound up growing up in a Pennsylvania brothel with a stepmother who didn't lo...
Clifton's Closes Its Cafeteria; Will Food Ever Return to the Downtown Landmark?

A friend alerted me this weekend that downtown's Clifton's Cafeteria is closed for food service, and is currently only operating as...
L.A. CAMEO: Here's Where "Mad Men" Shot Those Burger Chef Scenes

My pal Pat over at Eating LA asked me the other day where "Mad Men" shot Sunday's Burger Chef scenes -- including the moment ...
End of an Era: Lisa May, "Doc on the Roq" Depart KROQ After More Than Two Decades

Radio isn't known for its longevity -- it's a tough business, particularly for on-air talent. Even the best ones frequently find t...
Conan Comes to Los Angeles: Third Time's a Charm at the DMV

New "Tonight Show" host Conan O'Brien noted Tuesday night that he had to apply for a California driver's license the momen...
New "Late Night" Host Seth Meyers As a Northwestern Freshman (UPDATED!)

I save almost everything, and sometimes that comes in handy -- like when I realized that the copy of the Class of 1997 1996 Northwestern ...