When Entertainment Journalism Was A Respectable Profession...

Long time Hollywood columnist Armand “Army” Archerd died yesterday at the age of 87. Archer wrote for Daily Variety for over half a century, and in a story posted last night, the trade publication gives a glimpse into what media reporting used to be like:

Archerd was the last in the generation of three-dot columnists who delivered a staccato-like mix of news and personalities, as if you were right there at the party, premiere or interview with him.

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