Windy City Times
Bruce Vilanch: A Book Reading At FT Lauderdale’s Stonewall National Museum March 11, 2025
By Andrew Davis
Feb 21, 2025

Fort Lauderdale’s Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library will welcome gay icon Bruce Vilanch on March 11 for an exclusive reading and book-signing of his new memoir It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time, a press release announced. Head writer of the Oscars as well as a writer for the Tonys, Grammys and Emmys, Vilanch’s career led to him writing for some of the most influential celebrities in the industry, including Cher and Eartha Kitt. According to a release, the book “offers a fascinating look into the infamous projects Vilanch has worked on, including The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, Rob Lowe dancing with Snow White at the Oscars, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour.”