"Wicked holds a dear place in my heart, and I can see wanting to do something like that someday. But they'd better hurry up before I get too old!"—Kristen Chenoweth says she'd love to do a reunion concert with the original Broadway cast of Wicked—which will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Broadway in October.
Audiences love a reunion. This has been one of the secrets of the success of the TV Land Awards, the one awards show that routinely orchestrates reunions of our favorite TV casts. Alas, it appears those celebrations are a thing of the past. A spokesperson for the network has announced there are no plans for a 2013 TV Land Awards. That doesn't mean that the network is any less committed to such reunions. The most successful show on TV Land is Hot in Cleveland, and it regularly features notable stars of yesteryear. We hear that the upcoming season will find Carol Burnett playing Wendie Malick's mother. Regular viewers of the show know that Tim Conway has already appeared as Betty White's beau. I'm told Conway will also turn up on that episode—wooing Burnett!
That's just the beginning. The producers have come up with an idea that seemed impossible—a reunion of The Mary Tyler Moore Show (spurred, no doubt, by the terminal illness of Valerie Harper). In addition to the beloved Betty White (as Elka), Georgia Engel often guest-stars as her friend, Mamie Sue. Last season, Ed Asner popped up pursuing an uninterested Elka, and the second season started with Elka in prison with Mary Tyler Moore as her cellmate—complete with her trademark "M" on the wall (the "M" was for "murder"). The show's fifth season will begin with Elka planning a reunion of her old bowling league—which includes Mamie Sue, Mary Tyler Moore as Diane, Cloris Leachman as Peg, and Valerie Harper as Angie. This will be the first time all five ladies from "he Mary Tyler Moore Show have acted together since the series finale in 1977. Taping is slated to take place on April 5, which is hopefully soon enough to ensure Harper's participation—and would be a lovely bookend to her career. Of course, I think it would be even better if the ladies caught the attention of a couple of guys bowling in the next lane—Ed Asner and Gavin McLeod. Just a suggestion. The new season begins June 19.
In a not terribly surprising move, Hillary Clinton has categorically made her position on gay marriage crystal clear: "LGBT Americans are full and equal citizens and deserve the rights of citizenship. That includes marriage." Of course, this is no surprise given Clinton's first order of business when she became secretary of state—providing full spousal benefits to same-sex couples. Go, Hillary!
In an equally unsurprising move, members of the Osmond family have come out supporting traditional marriage. "Celebration of Marriage" was slated to take place March 26 at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda, and proceeds were to benefit "the protection of marriage between a man and a woman". It will be hosted by Alan and Suzanne Osmond with entertainment by Nathan Osmond and "The Osmond Grandchildren"—in other words, not a single Osmond you've ever heard of.
Thank God I get to follow that story with one about a singer who most certainly supports same-sex marriage. Belinda Carlisle was a gay icon long before her sexy son, James, came out. In fact, she was a gay icon before James was even born! While her recorded output over the past decade has been sparse at best, she was coaxed into the studio to record a new single to be included on her latest CD, Icon, a best-of compilation. "Sun" captures Babe at her full-tilt California girl best. I've heard so many arrangements of the song—a stripped-down acoustic version, the radio version, the dance remixes, and the version Belinda sings in concert. I love them all. So will you. Check out the new CD, or just download the new single on Amazon or iTunes.
This week, I got three different "Ask Billy" questions about the penises of three different men. Which do I choose? Do I go all "Sophie's Choice" and just pick one? Do I play King Solomon and cut them in half? Nah—I'm gonna bring you all three. But for reasons of space, I'll do it quickly and without reprinting the actual letters.
Several people on my Fan Forum have asked about the story circulating that producers on Mad Men have asked Jon Hamm to please start wearing underwear. Apparently, the tight-fitting wardrobe and his propensity for freeballing has created an issue. The fire was fueled by certain candid paparazzi shots clearly displaying his large appendage. I've shown 'em before, and I'll show 'em again—on BillyMasters.com .
Next up is hunky actor Nicholas Gonzalez—best known to my readers from his work on Resurrection Blvd. and Undressed. Larry in West Hollywood heard that he did some nude photos during his modeling days. Do I have them? Yes I do. Are they hot? YES they are! And they're on my website.
Lastly, Tom in D.C. wants to know if that's really Jamie Foxx's large penis in the infamous nude scene from Django Unchained. Since I haven't heard anyone talking about a prosthetic, it's either Jamie or a body double. To my expert eye, it sure looks like Jamie Foxx in that scene. Of course, I have a slight advantage since I've actually seen his penis—in a photo, of course. You can compare them for yourself on BillyMasters.com .
When I can squeeze in three penises (my personal best), it's definitely time to end yet another column. Since this column was super-sized (much like Mr. Foxx), let me quickly remind you to check out www.BillyMasters.com—the site that never holds back! If you have something or someone you'd like me to investigate, send a note to me at Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Jon Hamm follows up Mad Men by starring in a reboot of Hung! So, until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.
