Simpleton? Genius? Who Was Tom Smothers?
He was close with John Lennon, and had a sophisticated understanding of wine, politics and literature. He only played the bumpkin onstage.
By Nell Scovell
Recent and archived work by Nell Scovell for The New York Times
He was close with John Lennon, and had a sophisticated understanding of wine, politics and literature. He only played the bumpkin onstage.
By Nell Scovell
The silence surrounding Leslie Moonves shows that even now, entertainment executives aren’t ready to give up their perks without a fight.
By Nell Scovell
He’s not going to be at the White House Correspondents Dinner. But here’s a script for him anyway.
By Nell Scovell
Hollywood knows gender equality is a problem, but it still won’t fix it.
By Nell Scovell
What looks like progress is more like a moonwalk: the illusion of forward motion while sliding backward.
By Nell Scovell
Please don’t replace Jon Stewart with another guy.
By Nell Scovell
Do plastic surgeons make the best mates?
By Nell Scovell
Dear A.P.: Here are six pitches for the spring T. Personally, I think they’re all solid. Just let me know which ones (all?) you want me to do. A big mwah two inches from your cheek.
By Nell Scovell
Nell Scovell suffers consignment hell.
By Nell Scovell
Nell Scovell article on her personal challenge to stop shopping for clothing for one year; photo (M)
By Nell Scovell