Jimmie Tramel
@jimmietramel.bsky.social
Pop culture writer at Tulsa World. Former Okla sports writer of year. Should have a cool book on way in 2025. RIP, Billy Jack.
On Dec. 7, 1976, a small town (Quapaw) in Oklahoma was part of a “M*A*S*H” episode. Seems random? I reached out to Mike Farrell, who played B.J. Hunnicutt on the show, and he was kind enough to tell me the back story. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
How did Quapaw become part of 'M*A*S*H' lore? Mike Farrell explains on episode's anniversary
On Dec. 7, 1976, the "M*A*S*H" episode "The Colonel's Horse" showed B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell) making an important phone call to the small town in Oklahoma.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On Dec. 7, 1976, a small town (Quapaw) in Oklahoma was part of a “M*A*S*H” episode. Seems random? I reached out to Mike Farrell, who played B.J. Hunnicutt on the show, and he was kind enough to tell me the back story. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” turns 60 in a few days. The fortunate people who saw Vince Guaraldi perform at a Tulsa club in August of 1965 got to see a jazz pianist just before his career went nuts - or Peanuts. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Christmas classic at 60: Tulsans saw Vince Guaraldi before 1965 debut of Peanuts special
Tommy Poole (sax), Dean DeMerritt (bass), Max Holm (piano), and David Bowen (drums) will perform Guaraldi's music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at LowDown.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” turns 60 in a few days. The fortunate people who saw Vince Guaraldi perform at a Tulsa club in August of 1965 got to see a jazz pianist just before his career went nuts - or Peanuts. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Clint Howard said he became a very young character actor when, as a child, he played a 600-year-old alien, Balok, on “Star Trek.” He’s grateful for long film & TV journey that this week will bring him to the home state of his parents and his brother, Ron. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Horror con, movie role give Clint Howard reasons to return to parents' home state
An actor with TV and film credits dating to 1962, Howard will be among celebrity guests at Tulsa Horror Con. His mother, father and brother were born in Oklahoma.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Clint Howard said he became a very young character actor when, as a child, he played a 600-year-old alien, Balok, on “Star Trek.” He’s grateful for long film & TV journey that this week will bring him to the home state of his parents and his brother, Ron. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Barnsdall once was home to one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood? A road sign and a “Clark Gable lived here” sign in front of little Barnsdall home made me curious to know more, so I went searching. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Before Clark Gable died 65 years ago, he lived and worked in Oklahoma
Clark Gable died Nov. 16, 1960. What tie does an actor once known as the “King of Hollywood” have to a little town in Osage County?
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November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Barnsdall once was home to one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood? A road sign and a “Clark Gable lived here” sign in front of little Barnsdall home made me curious to know more, so I went searching. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
“Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders” was released today.
Signings this week:
6:30 pm Thursday at Circle Cinema (author Q&A with book signing to follow).
11 am-1 pm Saturday at The Book Exchange & Bible Bookstore in Pryor.
12:30-2 pm Sunday at Route 66 Comics & Collectibles in Sapulpa.
Signings this week:
6:30 pm Thursday at Circle Cinema (author Q&A with book signing to follow).
11 am-1 pm Saturday at The Book Exchange & Bible Bookstore in Pryor.
12:30-2 pm Sunday at Route 66 Comics & Collectibles in Sapulpa.
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders” was released today.
Signings this week:
6:30 pm Thursday at Circle Cinema (author Q&A with book signing to follow).
11 am-1 pm Saturday at The Book Exchange & Bible Bookstore in Pryor.
12:30-2 pm Sunday at Route 66 Comics & Collectibles in Sapulpa.
Signings this week:
6:30 pm Thursday at Circle Cinema (author Q&A with book signing to follow).
11 am-1 pm Saturday at The Book Exchange & Bible Bookstore in Pryor.
12:30-2 pm Sunday at Route 66 Comics & Collectibles in Sapulpa.
Media pals: I am up for any interviews related to Tuesday’s release of “Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders.” Danny O’Connor & I interviewed 104 people for the book, including Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Leif Garrett & S.E. Hinton tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
'Staying Gold,' new book that tells oral history of 'The Outsiders,' arrives Tuesday
A Tulsa Press Club-presented book launch event will take place Thursday, Nov. 6 at Circle Cinema.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Media pals: I am up for any interviews related to Tuesday’s release of “Staying Gold: The Oral History of The Outsiders.” Danny O’Connor & I interviewed 104 people for the book, including Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Leif Garrett & S.E. Hinton tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Tracy Letts offered to do anything, even if it meant bringing coneys to the set, to be a part of “The Lowdown.” He said this about “Reservation Dogs:” “Why did I have to wait until I’m nearly 60 years old to see a show about these kids that I grew up next to?” tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
November 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Tracy Letts offered to do anything, even if it meant bringing coneys to the set, to be a part of “The Lowdown.” He said this about “Reservation Dogs:” “Why did I have to wait until I’m nearly 60 years old to see a show about these kids that I grew up next to?” tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
I chatted with KISS alum Ace Frehley six years ago for a story. “We all decided when we started the band that we were going to have a theatrical rock group. And we offered more than just a show. We were like superheroes.” Full story here: tulsaworld.com/entertainmen...
Ace Frehley: KISS alum tackles questions before getting in Rocklahoma groove
A founding member of KISS, Ace Frehley will perform during the final day of the music festival. He took part in a phone interview prior to his Rocklahoma appearance.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I chatted with KISS alum Ace Frehley six years ago for a story. “We all decided when we started the band that we were going to have a theatrical rock group. And we offered more than just a show. We were like superheroes.” Full story here: tulsaworld.com/entertainmen...
Jeanne Tripplehorn read the script for the next episode of “The Lowdown” and considered it a “gift” from writer Duffy Boudreau. Small world: Tripplehorn watched Boudreau play soccer when he was a kid in Tulsa. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Tulsa writer crafts eventful episode for Jeanne Tripplehorn in 'The Lowdown'
Duffy Boudreau, a collaborator with Bill Hader on HBO's "Barry," is on the writing team for the shot-in-Tulsa FX series "The Lowdown." Cast members include Jeanne Tripplehorn, who was born and raised ...
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October 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Jeanne Tripplehorn read the script for the next episode of “The Lowdown” and considered it a “gift” from writer Duffy Boudreau. Small world: Tripplehorn watched Boudreau play soccer when he was a kid in Tulsa. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
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You’re going to get Jim Thorpe’s life story like you’ve never gotten it before. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Jim Thorpe's family members talk about planned series focused on early life of iconic athlete
"Nothing compares — and I have seen a lot of projects over many years — to the Jim Thorpe story,” said Barry Capece, founder and CEO of Verily Storyworks, a Dallas-based intellectual property developm...
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September 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
You’re going to get Jim Thorpe’s life story like you’ve never gotten it before. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
470: Minutes of all Rambo films.
797: Minutes of Rocky/Creed films in which Sylvester Stallone appeared.
798: Minutes of all “Tulsa King” episodes by the time Sunday’s season 3 premiere ends.
Stallone comfirms Dwight Manfredi is in his Mount Rushmore of career roles.
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797: Minutes of Rocky/Creed films in which Sylvester Stallone appeared.
798: Minutes of all “Tulsa King” episodes by the time Sunday’s season 3 premiere ends.
Stallone comfirms Dwight Manfredi is in his Mount Rushmore of career roles.
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Sylvester Stallone finds another Mount Rushmore role in 'Tulsa King'
The Academy Award-winning actor talked about his affection for Dwight "The General" Manfredi prior to the season three launch of "Tulsa King" on Paramount+.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
470: Minutes of all Rambo films.
797: Minutes of Rocky/Creed films in which Sylvester Stallone appeared.
798: Minutes of all “Tulsa King” episodes by the time Sunday’s season 3 premiere ends.
Stallone comfirms Dwight Manfredi is in his Mount Rushmore of career roles.
tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
797: Minutes of Rocky/Creed films in which Sylvester Stallone appeared.
798: Minutes of all “Tulsa King” episodes by the time Sunday’s season 3 premiere ends.
Stallone comfirms Dwight Manfredi is in his Mount Rushmore of career roles.
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Tim Blake Nelson accepted the challenge, mentally and physically, of transforming himself into a boxer for “Bang Bang,” a film that opens Friday at Circle Cinema. The challenge included eating a ketchup sandwich? tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Tim Blake Nelson pulls no punches as former boxer in 'Bang Bang'
The Holland Hall alum stars as Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski in the film, which arrives Friday at Circle Cinema.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Tim Blake Nelson accepted the challenge, mentally and physically, of transforming himself into a boxer for “Bang Bang,” a film that opens Friday at Circle Cinema. The challenge included eating a ketchup sandwich? tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Eddie Munster on “Gunsmoke”…
September 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Eddie Munster on “Gunsmoke”…
“Annoying” was the description when Steve Hytner auditioned for the role of Kenny Bania. Other actors trying to get the gig interpreted “annoying” as “mean.” Hytner went another route and got the job. He’s appearing at the Tulsa Drillers’ Sitcom Night event. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Steve Hytner talks 'Seinfeld' before Sitcom Night at Drillers game
Hytner played comedian Kenny Bania on 'Seinfeld.' The character debuted in season six and proved popular enough to return in every subsequent season.
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August 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“Annoying” was the description when Steve Hytner auditioned for the role of Kenny Bania. Other actors trying to get the gig interpreted “annoying” as “mean.” Hytner went another route and got the job. He’s appearing at the Tulsa Drillers’ Sitcom Night event. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
For quality and quantity, Mike Post might be the greatest TV theme composer ever. He’s going into the TV Academy Hall of Fame. Of course we talked about “Rockford Files” stuff and - bonus - he surprised me by saying his family has Oklahoma roots. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
TV Hall of Fame composer Mike Post shares Oklahoma roots, 'Rockford Files' tales
Post will be inducted Aug. 14 into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. He is regarded as the most successful composer in television history.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
For quality and quantity, Mike Post might be the greatest TV theme composer ever. He’s going into the TV Academy Hall of Fame. Of course we talked about “Rockford Files” stuff and - bonus - he surprised me by saying his family has Oklahoma roots. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
RIP, Loni Anderson, who was great as the highest-paid employee at radio station WKRP. I read her book. She didn’t want the part if she was going to have to play a stereotypical goofy blond.
August 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
RIP, Loni Anderson, who was great as the highest-paid employee at radio station WKRP. I read her book. She didn’t want the part if she was going to have to play a stereotypical goofy blond.
Here’s the song link: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukql...
July 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Here’s the song link: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukql...
Why did OKC-based country music artist and burger joint owner Conway Twitty record “Hello Darlin” in Russian? Because an Oklahoma astronaut needed a “gift” for cosmonauts. Heres a 50-years-later story about the historic “handshake in space.” tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
50 years later: Historic 'handshake in space' is an Oklahoma story
The American half of the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was commanded by Thomas P. Stafford of Weatherford, Oklahoma. Stafford asked an Oklahoma City-based country singer for help in thawing the Cold ...
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July 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Why did OKC-based country music artist and burger joint owner Conway Twitty record “Hello Darlin” in Russian? Because an Oklahoma astronaut needed a “gift” for cosmonauts. Heres a 50-years-later story about the historic “handshake in space.” tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
I just switched to the Ozzy’s Boneyard channel on SiriusXM. They are playing this. m.youtube.com/watch?v=-9yY...
OZZY OSBOURNE - "See You On The Other Side" (Official Video)
YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne
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July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I just switched to the Ozzy’s Boneyard channel on SiriusXM. They are playing this. m.youtube.com/watch?v=-9yY...
The great Natalie Wood was born on this day in 1938. m.youtube.com/watch?v=vntQ...
Splendor in the Grass - Trailer
YouTube video by Warner Bros. Rewind
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July 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The great Natalie Wood was born on this day in 1938. m.youtube.com/watch?v=vntQ...
Just because Woody Guthrie died 58 years ago doesn’t mean you’ve heard the last of him. A long-ago stash of home recordings became source material for a new album collection. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Woody Guthrie's 'private treasure trove' of recordings restored for new album
The Woody Guthrie Center was not part of the “Woody at Home” project, but Anna Canoni and her mother, Nora Guthrie, shared "little snippets and things" about the project with those at the Tulsa home o...
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July 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just because Woody Guthrie died 58 years ago doesn’t mean you’ve heard the last of him. A long-ago stash of home recordings became source material for a new album collection. tulsaworld.com/life-enterta...
Plano Event Center today and tomorrow…
July 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Plano Event Center today and tomorrow…
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It’s official: NYC renamed the corner of Essex Street and Delancey Street on the Lower East Side Jack Kirby Way and Yancy Street. I know @jackkirbymuseum.bsky.social has been working towards this for years but it looks like marvel finally got it done as movie promo.
July 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It’s official: NYC renamed the corner of Essex Street and Delancey Street on the Lower East Side Jack Kirby Way and Yancy Street. I know @jackkirbymuseum.bsky.social has been working towards this for years but it looks like marvel finally got it done as movie promo.
Barnes & Noble having #BNpreorder sale (through July 11, 25% off) for “Staying Gold: The Oral History of the Outsiders.” Due Nov. 4, the interview-rich book was written by Danny O’Connor & Jimmie Tramel. B&N members can use code PREORDER25 at checkout.
July 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Barnes & Noble having #BNpreorder sale (through July 11, 25% off) for “Staying Gold: The Oral History of the Outsiders.” Due Nov. 4, the interview-rich book was written by Danny O’Connor & Jimmie Tramel. B&N members can use code PREORDER25 at checkout.