Army Archerd with Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd on the set of 'Ben-Hur' in Rome, 1958.
Army Archerd with Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd on the set of 'Ben-Hur' in Rome, 1958.

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Army Archerd - A Hollywood Legend

Army Archerd interviewed everyone from Hollywood stars to heads of state in his illustrious 52 years as a Daily Variety columnist.
Posted: 9/8/2009

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Army Archerd with Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd on the set of 'Ben-Hur' in Rome, 1958. Army Archerd and his wife, Selma, meeting President Bill Clinton at the White House. Army Archerd with Halle Berry, one of the many actors and actresses he interviewed on the red carpet at the Oscars. Army Archerd at the first People's Choice Awards with Barbra Streisand and Sammy Davis, Jr. in 1975. Director Alfred Hitchcock with Army Archerd. Army Archerd was born January 13, 1922 in the Bronx. Army Archerd devoted a 2003 column to Bob Hope after the comedian passed away at the age of 100. Of Paul Newman, Army Archerd wrote: 'He was always a joy to talk with, listen to.' Army Archerd hosted the 1984 premiere of 'Rhinestone,' starring Dolly Parton, at the Picwood Theater in Los Angeles. Army Archerd sits with Grace Kelly, with whom he once spoke <a href=http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=variety100&content=jump&jump=article&articleID=VR1117975212&category=1924>at a party hosted by Rock Hudson</a>. Army Archerd poses with John Wayne, a frequent subject in his Variety columns. Army Archerd with Lucille Ball in 1953. Army Archerd with Marilyn Monroe in 1953. One of Archerd's many set visits was to <a href=http://www.armyarcherd.com/2006/06/how_old_tony_cu.html>the beach location of 'Some Like It Hot,'</A> in which Monroe starred.