Shirley Temple Black attended the Golden Apple Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on December 19, 1976. Captured here is that awkward moment when you are being stalked by the paparazzi but are between conversations. “Please,” pleads Shirley, “find me someone interesting to talk to.” It’s not going to be the lady below wiping her nose.
But while we’re here, let’s take a look at Shirley’s lovely jewelry!
“No,” replies Shirley with her best tight-lipped smile, “I will not sing ‘On the Good Ship Lollipop’ for you. I’m the Chief of Protocol, Missy!” While that is just a guess on my part, Shirley DID say something similar according to the newspaper reports of the day:
Said Shirley Tempe Black to Lucille Ball on the dais at the Hollywood Women’s Press Club luncheon, “I must go over to speak to Allan Dwan. He directed eight of my pictures.” Said Lucille to Shirley, “You can’t leave the dais now. Things are just getting started.” “Oh yes, I can. I’m chief of protocol” — and off she went to talk with her former director.
Who did Shirley latch onto? None other than heartthrob Nick Nolte, wearing a (gasp) corduroy suit. You could title this, “The (former) Little Princess meets the (future) Prince of Tides.” Nick was still riding on his fame from starring in the “Rich Man, Poor Man” miniseries when this event took place.
“That doesn’t look like a Shirley Temple,” Nick seems to be saying as he stares at Shirley’s glass, attempting to say something witty. “Oh Nick, I’ve NEVER heard that one before! Ha!”
“What - is he bothering me?” Shirley replies to the guest who sense Shirley’s lack of interest in Nick. “Oh honey, I’ve fought off worse bores than this. Remember, I singlehandedly outran both Arthur Freed and David Selznick!”
Nick was the butt of one of emcee Monty Hall’s quips:
Said Nick Nolte in accepting his “New Star of the Year” Award: “Thank you. It’s always nice to win something,” and he shuffled off stage in his super-casual gear. Said emcee Monty Hall, “His eloquence is equaled only by his attire.”
When you’re at an event attended by “Old Hollywood,” you better dress the part! Margaret O’Brien received a backhanded compliment from columnist Joan Crosby:
Margaret O’Brien was also present, and she has lost all that extra weight she had been carrying around. She looks great.
Nearby were John Wayne and Glenn Ford.
Shirley ditched Nick and quipped to her old friend, The Duke, “Can you believe he asked for my phone number?!?”
Also at the party were Rob Reiner and wife, Penny Marshall. If only this set of negatives had a shot of Penny and Shirley, I could have titled this post, “When Laverne Met Shirley.” A missed opportunity.
In the world of soaps, none were bigger than super couple Bill Hayes and both real and reel wife Susan Seaforth Hayes, posing with Brenda Dickson and…DAVID HASSELHOFF!! The Hoff was in “Young and the Restless” playing Snapper Foster. Who came up with that name?
Patty Weaver joins “Days of Our Lives” costars Bill and Susan for this shot:
If you want to see some color shots from this event, see my previous post.
See more Shirley Temple Black photos at my main website.
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