On this date 45 years ago, Dorothy Parker died of a heart attack at age 73 in her apartment on the Upper East Side. Today NPR aired a nice story about Mrs. Parker’s remains ending up in Baltimore. I did speak to the reporter for quite a bit. Here is the rest of the story,…
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Tour of the Algonquin Hotel Reveals Changes and Improvements
I took a private tour of every floor of the Algonquin Hotel—conducted by general manager Gary Budge—where we talked about everything from plumbing to wallpaper. I was about to exit into a rainy Manhattan afternoon via the service doorway when he told me something that summed up the whole reason the hotel has been closed…
Sad Demise of Dorothy Parker’s Uncle on the Titanic
The sinking of the RMS Titanic 100 years ago this week has been generating headlines for days. The disaster also had a huge impact on the life of Dorothy Parker, who lost her uncle in the tragedy at sea, an event that in some small way contributed to the declining health of her father. Reading…
Joyce Carol Oates Beats Dorothy Parker Out of NJ Hall of Fame
On February 10, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced the 11 new members of the state hall of fame and once again Dorothy Parker was passed over. The class of 2012 nominees had Parker running in the “general” category among nine others. Author Joyce Carol Oates, winner of the National Book Award and two O….
Edna Ferber in Hall of Fame with Dorothy Parker
Edna Ferber will join Dorothy Parker in the New York Writers Hall of Fame, it was announced last night at the Forbes Gallery on Fifth Avenue. Ferber will join 13 other writers, four living, the others deceased, in the Class of 2012. A gala on June 5 at the Princeton Club will honor all inductees….
Behind the Scenes for Launch of Dorothy Parker American Gin
This year saw two honors bestowed upon Dorothy Parker. First, she was inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame in April. We are happy to announce the second honor: a new distillery named its first batch of spirits Dorothy Parker American Gin in November. For the first time, readers can peruse Parker…