Pacino trophies up for auction
If you have enough money, you might soon be able to say hello to two of Al Pacino’s former little friends.
The Goldin Auctions company is offering a treasure chest of celebrity items online this winter, including Frank Sinatra’s sailor’s costume from the 1945 film “Anchors Aweigh,” a Les Paul guitar owned by both Joe Walsh and Jimmy Page, and a Tony Award and a Golden Globe won by Pacino.
Ken Goldin, owner of the West Berlin, N.J., auction house, said this week that two awards by the same actor rarely — if ever — become available together.
The minimum bid on the Tony is $10,000 and the Golden Globe is $25,000. Goldin said he expects the Pacino items to go up to 10 times the minimum bids.
The auction will open for preview later this week and bids will be accepted starting Jan. 12 through Feb. 7.
The Tony is the one Pacino won in 1969 for best featured actor in “Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?” The Golden Globe is the one he won in 1973 for playing the anti-corruption New York police officer in “Serpico.”
Pacino gave the awards to his mentor and manager, the film producer Martin Bregman, who gave them to Goldin Auctions.
Downey a fan favorite at People’s Choice
Robert Downey Jr. was seeing double at the People’s Choice Awards.
The star of “The Judge” and “Iron Man” picked up the trophies for favorite dramatic movie actor and favorite movie actor at Wednesday’s fan-favorite ceremony honoring stars in film, television and music.
“This is perfect for me because I love people, I’m crazy about movies, and I prefer people who love my movies,” Downey said.
“The Big Bang Theory” also won multiple honors. The sitcom about a group of scientists was awarded trophies for favorite network TV comedy and favorite TV show, while co-star Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting was chosen as favorite comedic TV actress.
The gush-filled ceremony kicked off at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles with “Mom” stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney quipping about their selection as the show’s hosts.
“Oh, who are we kidding?” Farris joked. “Neil Patrick Harris was unavailable, and Ellen DeGeneres said she was busy.”
However, DeGeneres wasn’t completely booked. The talk show host was on hand to pick up the trophy for favorite daytime TV host.
Other winners in attendance included Hunter Hayes as favorite male country artist, Matt Bomer as favorite cable TV actor, Chloe Grace Moretz as favorite dramatic movie actress and Chris Evans as favorite action movie actor.
Melissa McCarthy was honored as favorite comedic movie actress, while Adam Sandler was selected as favorite comedic movie actor.
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo accepted the awards for both favorite dramatic TV actress and favorite network TV drama.
“Somehow, this never gets old,” Pompeo said. “I have to say it actually gets better. We’re 11 seasons in, and your passion for the show keeps us going.”
’60 Minutes’ newsman apologizes for affair
Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft has issued an apology for an extramarital affair that he calls a “serious lapse” in judgment, a “personal failure” and “extremely hurtful” to his wife and family.
The affair was first reported by The National Enquirer, citing unnamed sources. The tabloid quoted racy text messages between Kroft and his alleged mistress.
Kroft, 69, said in a statement Wednesday that he and his wife “are committed to each other.” He said the affair had “no impact whatsoever” on his performance as a journalist. He has been married to journalist Jennet Conant for 23 years and they have one son.
A “60 Minutes” correspondent since 1989. Kroft joined CBS News in 1980.
Asked for comment, a “60 Minutes” spokesman said, “This is a private matter.”
Compiled from reports by the Associated Press.
