My body seems to be catching up on sleep I missed last October or something. I woke up this morning at 10:46 — a bit of a jolt since I had to be someplace at 11:15. Somehow — don't ask me how — I showered, dressed and got there by 11:20.
The event was a lovely memorial/celebration brunch recalling Page Cavanaugh, the great entertainer who passed away last December. My pal Leonard Maltin emceed artfully, introducing film clips and a parade of Page's friends and colleagues. There were many wonderful moments but I'll only mention two. Michael Feinstein performed a couple of Page's favorite tunes and Peter Marshall (yes, the master of the Hollywood Squares) sang, "This is All I Ask," in a powerful but touching voice that sent chills through the room. We all sure left with a sense of how loved and respected Page was and still is. It was well worth rushing out of the house to be there for it.