Love, H'wood mix at Davis shindig

GOOD MORNING: Ain't love grand -- in Hollywood. Let me count the ways. First of all, of course, Barbara and Marvin Davis' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at home with their family of five children, their spouses, 13 grandchildren and 300 of their nearest and dearest friends. The same night, Keith Addis, co-chairman of Industry Entertainment, and Keri Selig, sr.VP, production, of Bel-Air Entertainment were married at his home and the reception for their family and close friends followed at Cicada ... And actress-writer Noreen Nash (Siegel) and James Whitmore announced to me they will wed Aug. 7. Both are widow'd. Oscar-nominated Whitmore will be 80 on Oct.1. He recently wound a role in the Frank Darabont-directed "Majestic" starring Jim Carrey. And earlier this year, he was honored at the Ford Theater with President George W. on hand; honors followed at the White House. Whitmore's 17 performances there include "Give 'Em Hell Harry." Gerald Ford, who pardoned Richard Nixon, was in the front row when Whitmore played Truman -- there's a line in "Harry" in which he calls Nixon "a liar." But, as Whitmore smiles, "that's show biz."

IT WAS 3:30 SUNDAY MORNING and Barbara Davis was still talking with Stevie Wonder under the giant white tent where almost all the guests had finally left the party. Barbara laughingly claimed, "I'm only 45." Marvin, who will be 76 on Aug. 31, had gone upstairs at 2:30. Hours earlier, David Foster, who produced the show, forewarned, "I don't want to see anyone leave because they want to get home to see the 11 o'clock news!" They didn't. The live entertainment, jibing with the decades of the last 50 years (narrated by Larry King, which the Davises pre-taped), boasted Michael Buble singing "Fly Me to the Moon" as a young Sinatra, Pat Boone singing "April Love," since the Davises met in April, Little Richard rocking the room as did Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis who followed. Next a group of young singers, Imagine, looked and sounded like the Beatles. Generous solo performances by Barry Manilow and Kenny Loggins followed and then Coolio, who had some of the guests on stage dancing -- later including Barbara Davis. And what was to be the grand finale -- and it was grand -- Natalie Cole singing "Unforgettable" with her father on screen. Well, it was supposed to be the finale -- but Foster coaxed Stevie Wonder to the floor and he floored everyone as he sang with Foster and the band (one of two). Guests then filled the dance floor -- until 3:30 ayem. On departure guests were given a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts -- and a copy of the Sunday L.A. Times ... Wolfgang Puck commanded the room of hors d'oeuvres, personally serving the smoked salmon as the crew also spooned out the caviar. Guests also helped themselves to stone crab, oyster, sturgeon, shrimp. And this was before the full dinner, two desserts; one, of course, the multi-tiered wedding cake. Chuck Pick's platoons made the arrival and departure as smooth as the evening's interior ... Elaine Joyce (Mrs. Neil Simon) was canvassing guests on the longevity of their marriages: Larry and Pat Gelbart, 44; Alan and Marilyn Bergman, 43. Dolly Martin told her she and Dick Martin were married 30 years -- "but did it twice." Others racking up long, happy marriages, the Frank Mancusos, Alan Ladds, Freddie Fieldses, Frank Prices, Robert Stacks, Arnold Kopelsons. Sherry Lansing and Billy Friedkin had just celebrated their 10th wedding anni at the Cha-teau Bagnois outside Lyon. And yes, Simon and Joyce will celebrate their second anni in N.Y. Sept. 11 when he's readying the Nov. 11 opening of his "45 Seconds From Broadway" at the Richard Rodgers. with Jerry Zaks directing Marion Seldes, Joan Copeland and Lewis J. Stradlen. (The song "45 Minutes From Broadway" was written by George M. Cohan, you'll recall). Among other guests: Shirley MacLaine, Joanna Carson, Carrie Fisher and Jenna Bush, the daughter of George W. ... Marvin Davis says he will ask the president to urge funding of stem cell research to help in the battle of diseases including multiple sclerosis and diabetes, two diseases the Davises have long fought to conquer. Two of their children are afflicted.

ALL QUIET ON THE "WEST WING" FRONT -- at least during this first (legal) salvo. The four dissidents, Allison Janney, Rich-ard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and John Spencer, were back at work Monday -- as forewarned by WB last week ... Connie Stevens has made a deal for her Forever Sprig line of cosmetics to be sold in Harrod's and other U.K. sites. The California Supreme Court re-versed a judgment of $4.3 million against her in the fight for royalties against Norton Styne. She has 406(!) products. Stevens will receive the President's Award from the Vietnam Veterans of America at their national convention Aug. 3 in Greensboro, N.C ... Eddie Fisher winged in from San Fran to see his new granddaughter, Skylar Grace Duddy, daughter of Joely Fisher and Christopher Duddy. (Grandma is Connie Stevens) ... Director Vincent Sherman celebrated his 95th birthday Monday. He directed the legends at WB -- Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Joan Crawford, Paul Newman, etc. His book, "Studio Affairs," tells it all. And he just completed a screenplay, "Mistah Wally" and he hopes to direct it. He's in great shape.