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t ì - • •* • • «► ♦ *► « *» »»W • w » » • » *» w • w >■■ March 21,1990 ’ Portland Observer • Page 7 ENTERTAINMENT M M M m om w m m m w m m m LM IV B ehind - T he -S cenes sj A 4 ? 1 by Lisa Collins X r WT „ V „ T S ,hRVh " ' Sn CLi EX? " / ° n LiOnel " * S° nswri,i"8 Scholarship „¡„„er, ¡s c„ngralll,atedby inston (left), Richie s Director of Communications, and Dan Kirkpatrick, Managing Director National , • ^ 2 S Z S L ” ~ ASX scholarshiP covers for all courses in UCLA Extension’s 24-unit Certificate /moron, __ ... .. '-------- v u u i s c a m uLi.A extensions¿4-umtCertificate KicTe in c o n c e n t 8’ PreSCnted aSSOC,ation with NAS. They are standing before a life-size poster of Lionel The ‘Forgotten Women’, in Over Twenty Cities, Now Arrives in Portland to Allow Larger Sized Women the Fashion They Deserve The Forgotten Women is a pecialty store that has been cham pion of fashion fot large women dice 1977 with the first store New Yp^k Subse uenuy, Nancye Radmin, founder md President, has opened more han twenty stores across the United States. No person has made a greater difference in adding “ style to size” than Nancye. Her loyal customers ire all ages and income levels "aving ample proportions and a ibulous sense of finesse and fash- o». Nancye knows that fashion is >ot a dimension; it’s a sense of flair with a personal approach to style. She has been the forerunner in teiching the fashion industry that tfe myths of ample ladies (ie: -hey d* not buy clothes; they are poor; t»ey have no taste, but in -heir m»uths;) were perceptions purely because they have been orced itto wearing mediocre lothes in view of what was avail able. In addition to creating a mar ket for larger sizes Nancye has also created a pleasant atmosphere for selecting your wardrobe. AH of the stores are as inviting as our own livjng room. Traditional large •tze departments have been in the least de sirable part of the store. Nancye recalls one .ime shopping at Galleries Lafayette in Paris, “ My French was not good enough to explain that I wanted to see larger sizes. So, in desperation, I asked for the "toilette and sure enough, th'e larger sizes were right there! ’ ’ Her interiors are N ancye’s favorite and almost universally flanering peach. Comfortable seating with tea or coffee and cookies at the Sugar Daddy Bar makes every customer a friend. The Forgotten W omen’s sales associ ates give competent, courteous personal service with case in shopping in an intimate layout, amid the ever-changing selection. The clothes are displayed so that one can walk in, see a complete outfit on a hanger includes the accessories, and pur chase the total look. “ If a customer comes in and wants a black skirt as an example, we do not expect her to spend all afternoon loOkihg through outr selection of 22 different black skirts. W e’ll show her the best skirt and then she can wear a black and checked jacket with it, a red and blue shirt. We explain how she can make the most out of one skirt. Once a customer has been to the store, we remember what she likes and dislikes. To us, every customer is important and they are no longer the forgotten women.” The For gotten W omen’s signatures are extraordinary personal service and designer fashions that can be found nowhere else, at prices ranging from under $100 to $5,000+. The Forgotten Women plans major growth in the ’90s, as the high fashion market for sizes 14-24 is still underserved. In March 1990, a four-year expansion program began which will quadruple the unique high-fashion stores causing an in crease from 20 to about 80. Appro- priately housed in the new Saks Fifth Ave nue Mall, Portland is fortunate to be one of the first in this expansion, with the opening March 29, 1990. Nancye Radmin, who called herself “ the forgotten woman,” after she first tried to buy size sixteen designer fashions nearly 14 years ago, has become the unfor gettable Forgotten Woman to the millions of women she has helped have the style and image the deserve to have . in any size. 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T A Y L O R S T. 2 7 a —O 6 9 0 A ctor Hal W illiams launches cam paign to keep “ 227” on the air: In the wake of a recent move by NBC executives to place 227’' on hiatus, Hal Williams has requested the aid o f community organiza tions as well as the viewing audience, in keeping ‘227 ’ on the air. The show was replaced by “ A lf” in the Saturday night lineup. Official word from the network is that this is a temporary move to try out some new programming. However, Wil liams is appealing to viewers that they contact NBC entertainment president. Bran don Tartikoff (c/o NBC-TV Programming, 3000 West Alameda Avenue, Burbank, CA 91523), and insist that “ 227” be kept on the air. According to Williams, unless view ers act quickly, the show could be “ another victim, like “ Frank’s Place.” Meanwhile, cast members and other Hollywood no tables were recently on hand for the Sixth Annual Choice Awards Banquet. Choice was founded by actress Marla Gibbs, for the purpose of assisting organizations dedi cated to bettering the plight of inner city blacks via community programs. The after noon, which was billed as a trib u te to Jo sephine Baker, featured a celebrity fash ion show. Among those who graced the runway were “ 227” castmates Paul Win field, Toukie Smith and Helen Martin; Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Thelma Hopkins, Lynn Whitfield, Berlinda Tolbert and Sheila Frazier. Newlyweds Alaina Reed and Kevin Peter Hall delighted the audi ence with a d u et. . . Speaking o f Josephine Baker, actress-singer Irene Cara may have had the inside track on the lead role in HBO’s upcoming biopic, but it was Lynn W hitfield who got the p art. And what a risque role for Whitfield (most recently cast as a female detective for “ M atlock,” as an HBO spokesman has said that they will recreate the nudity in Baker's stage act. 5Ç f' ' • • L eo n -T h is G en eratio n ’s Black Film Idol? “ People in the industry and people on the street have become alot more aware of Leon and they’re pleased with what I’nj doing, said 6 3 ' Leon, whose string of acting credits as well as successes, includ ing “ Brewster’s Place,” a controversial appearance as the priest in Madonna’s “ 1 llr« A Prayer” video and an upcoming TV movie titled Flying Blind,” are causing many to take a second look. Most recently, he's started work in Robert Townsend’s latest movie, “ The Five Heartbeats” (which will also feature Diahann Carroll and hoofer Harold Nicolas). Said Leon, “ I ’m lucky because I think I’m getting a chance to use the full range of my abilities and people are beginning to recognize and enjoy my work.” The film, based on the ups-and-downs of a singing group very much like the Tempta tions, will showcase yet another talent-his singing. “ I don’t know how much singing I 11 do in the movie, but in preparation for the movie, we hold talent shows every week. It's fun. I see women in there scream ing and it's great.” In fact, what excites Leon most is that with this role he gets to play “ a real lady killer.” On The Home F ront: Actress Holly Robinson and fiance Brian Robbins, who co-stars on “ Head O f The C lass” appar ently can t wait to play house, as they just began moving furniture into a new Holly wood Hills house. The couple, slated to wed this June, recently purchased the home for$l .2 m illion... Bill Cosby and Phyllicia Rashad (also known as “ TV ’s Huxtables” ) recently took their show on the road to Vegas. It was the debut of 41-year old Rashad's song and dance act, while Vegas veteran Bill Cosby remains a top draw on the casino circuit, earning more than $300,000 per week. " •r ■ In Memory O f ___ Rosalind Johnson Long time song tress and popular enter tainer Rosalind Johnson tragically passed away Saturday, March 17, at age 31. Well known in local night spots around town she had been singing far 18 yean. She had worked with a number of groups in that time, most recently 'Cliche' as featured vocalists. In memoriam to Rosalind, Niecey's Restaurant & Lounge has sponsored a fun draising series of jam sessions. Sunday, Monday andTuesday of this week. Organized by M.C. Hank the Man and Randy Starr, the proceeds of $366.00 were applied toward a funeral wreath and tomb stone. Sunday, March 25, another fundraiser will be held in an effort to establish a trust fund for her 140ycar old son. Dale Ray. After a private ceremony, internment of her body was at Rose City Cemetary. 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