BURT REYNOLDS TOLD SANDY DUNCAN HE 'WANTED TO KILL' HER AT HEIGHT OF 'BARNEY' FAME, SHE SAYS. (PHOTO).

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 Burt Reynolds told Sandy Duncan he 'wanted to kill' her at height of 'Barney' fame, she says Sandy Duncan, whose career spans seven decades with Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominations, is still remembered by many for her brief role in Barney & the Backyard Gang.  In 1988, during a Hollywood writers’ strike, Duncan accepted the part of “Mom” in the direct‑to‑video children’s series about a purple dinosaur.  Though she had already built a reputation in family entertainment with Peter Pan, Pinocchio, and voice work for Scooby‑Doo and The Fox and the Hound, she admitted later that she was surprised by the project’s simplicity and returned to her regular work after filming three episodes. The success of the videos led to PBS picking up Barney & Friends, and producers asked Duncan to reprise her role.  She recalled being pitched on the franchise’s future, including plush toys and merchandising, but declined the offer a decision she later regretted.  Despite...

VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS MOVE TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPON SALES. (PHOTO).



 Virginia Democrats move to ban assault weapon sales

 Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates advanced legislation Thursday aimed at curbing gun violence, marking a significant step toward restricting high-capacity firearms and increasing accountability in the gun industry.

The proposed measures would ban the sale and purchase of high-capacity semiautomatic weapons, prohibit firearms inside hospitals and on college campuses, expand penalties for selling ghost guns, and create a state civil cause of action against firearm industry members. Delegate Nadarius Clark said the legislation is “step one” in fulfilling promises to keep communities safe. Delegate Dan Helmer, a former Army captain, introduced the bill, noting that assault weapons “have no place in our communities,” and Virginia would become the 11th state to enact such a ban. The legislation also establishes standards for firearm industry conduct, requiring reasonable controls over the manufacture, sale, distribution, and marketing of guns.

Republicans criticized the legislation as a shift away from affordability priorities, warning that legal challenges could cost taxpayers millions. They highlighted concerns about restrictions on magazines holding more than 10 bullets and potential constitutional conflicts under precedents like New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen. Supporters, including Andrew Goddard of the Virginia Center for Public Safety, emphasized the destructive power of assault rifles and the need to hold manufacturers accountable. The bills also address ghost guns, impose penalties for leaving firearms unsecured in vehicles, and require safe storage in homes with minors. The state Senate is considering its own versions of the proposals.


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