Loretta Swit talks ‘M*A*S*H’, Margaret and ‘Metz’ ahead of Steel City Con
Actress Loretta Swit is best known for her portrayal of Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the beloved, award-winning television show, “M*A*S*H,” which ran for 11 seasons, from 1972-83. She won two Emmy awards for the role. The 83-year-old actress recently spoke to the Tribune-Review via telephone to promote her upcoming appearance...
Wallace Shawn talks acting, ‘Princess Bride’ and ‘Toy Story’ ahead of Steel City Con
Wallace Shawn is the definition of an entertainment Renaissance man, with great success as a performer in films and on the stage, as well as being a voice actor and an author of multiple books and plays. Whether it is comedy (“The Princess Bride,” 1987), drama (“Manhattan,” 1979), voice acting...
George Takei’s new book precedes Steel City Con appearance
There is a lot more to George Takei than just his iconic portrayal of “Star Trek” helmsman Sulu in the television show and subsequent movies. Takei, 82, is also known as an activist, author and Internet superstar. On Facebook, he has 9.5 million followers and 2.9 million followers on Twitter....
George Takei talks Pittsburgh, new novel, Hollywood and John Wayne
George Takei has led a most unique, extraordinary life. He spent part of his childhood years imprisoned with his family and then grew up to become a science fiction icon, activist, author and internet superstar. Best known as “Star Trek” Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu, Takei just published a graphic novel,...