Tag Archives: Bill Mullins

Hammett: A Nick and Nora Sighting

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Don

While otherwise minding his own beeswax, Bill Mullins spotted a “quite dashing” cameo to bring to our attention: I don’t know if you follow stuff like this, but in a 2013 Rocketeer comic book, Nick and Nora Charles make an … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: REH and HPL Dip Tentative Toes into Newsprint

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Don

“I’ve been aware of your blog for years,” Bill Mullins told me in a recent note, “but have recently started reading it more closely via being acquainted with Terry Zobeck.” Bill’s one of those guys jumping into the quest for … Continue reading →

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Hammett: Hollywood Goes Sports Mad

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Don

Terry Zobeck, back on the Mean Streets — and today he tells us about “a tongue-in-cheek article that Hammett published in 1934” with a link to its appearance in the November 8, 1934 issue of the Hartford Courant. “I verified … Continue reading →

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Hammett: His Garbo Speaks! Moment

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Don

Holy cow — suddenly it is Audio Hound Super-Sunday! And longtime Mean Streets maven Terry Zobeck just heard some sound he’s been waiting to hear for many, many long years. Here’s Terry with the scoop: In 2001, at the Washington, … Continue reading →

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