Watch This Thing - Grace Jones and Deee-Lite celebrate New Year's Eve at New York City's Palladium

Random behind-the-scenes footage is often tiresome to watch, but random behind-the-scenes footage of Grace Jones and two members of Deee-Lite getting ready for a New Year's Eve concert in 1991?  That's a party you're just happy to get a glimpse of.

Mike Douglas and Shirley Temple talk to "Big Eyes" painter Margaret Keane in 1972

Sorry the site has been on a bit of a holiday hiatus, but I did want to point out this great interview with Margaret Keane, the subject of Tim Burton's new film BIG EYES.  It's a testament to the ability of Amy Adams, who plays Keane in the film, as Keane's reluctant, people-pleasing nature is so evident in the film itself.  Here, Douglas talks to her about her story, her influences, and how she came out from under her husband's shadow.

Carol Channing and Teresa Graves perform "Soul Sister" on "Laugh-In"

I'd point out the talents of the late Teresa Graves, who was a regular "Laugh-In" performer before playing the lead in 1974's "Get Christie Love!" made-for-TV movie and subsequent series before retiring from the public eye, but it's tough not to focus on Carol Channing's huge white afro.