OBSERVER: OK Column by John O’Keefe
Both side of Milhouse
Pamela Hayden is the voice behind that legendry loser Milhouse in The Simpsons animated series. Although Pamela has retired from voicing Milhouse she has a particular project to complete. Pamela is soon to launch a new book’ From Jailhouse to Milhouse’. The book chronicles her journey from teenage disasters including theft, jail, being a Playboy Bunny, then along came Milhouse, and those fun times lasted 35 years. Pamela wants her book to inspire others who are experiencing life on the edge .
Ads powered by bananas
I lost count of the number of times I saw players in the recent Australian Open, peeling and eating fresh bananas for energy. The eating sequence went around the world. AO organizers reckon 2000 kg of ‘nanas were delivered for players, per day. A brilliant marketing coup engineered by the local Banana Board.
Action at Anglesea
Yet another tele series is to be filmed in Victoria, this time in Anglesea. The project is a six-part series for the ABC titled ‘The Family Next Door’ based on a dramatic novel by Sally Hepworth. The novel received high praise by The New York Times. Emma Freeman is Director. Expect to see the series on ABC in the second half this year.
Ozzie’s final concert
Legendary wild man of rock, Ozzie Ozbourne, now 76, is battling Parkinson’s disease. Although his voice is near perfect, he has signed for a final reunion concert with Black Sabbath on July 5, in Birmingham, UK. Ozzie is reduced to a wheelchair and his concert promises to b e a night of nights. He has not sung with Black Sabbath for 20 years.
Ben Cousins joins Mix
One time super hero of the AFL, Ben Cousins, has added another string to his media bow. Ben will become a member of the brekky show on Perth’s Mix 94.5, as well as his reporting for Channel 7 Sports, Perth. Be a good boy, Benny.
John O’Keefe