Randolph Mantooth, who portayed firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on “Emergency!,” has died at age 80. This is a good time to point out that an entire episode of “Emergency!” revolved around the 1975 USC-Stanford game at the Coliseum. The 1976 season premier was titled, “The Game.” In the episode, Squad 51 is assigned to work the USC-Stanford game at the Coliseum. Fight On and Conquest are … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Remembering A USC Episode Of Emergency!

In Friday’s column, I recounted the time USC President John Hubbard went and ate dinner at a dorm with the students. So I thought this is a good time to mention how colorful a life he lived, according to his memoir. On a graduation trip (from UT, 1938) to Europe, he and his friend stumbled onto one of the Nuremberg Rallies and heard Hitler speak. … Continue reading The MIP (Most Interesting President)

In my annual Christmas tradition, here is my all-time favorite USC picture.Hollywood screen legend Greta Garbo was sent to USC in 1926 to pose for some publicity photos with the track team. On February 15th, 1926, C. E. Carle got a call from MGM Studios. They wanted to Garbo pose with the USC track team. Carle was the director of sports publicity at the University of Southern California. He … Continue reading Merry Christmas! (With A New Picture)

USC is expected to get a commitment today from four-star wide receiver Boobie Feaster of DeSoto, Texas. Does Feaster remember Boobie Clark? A celebration of life will be held for former USC assistant sports information director Jason Pommier at OB’s Pub & Grill in Manhattan Beach on July 26 from 1-3 p.m. The address is 3610 N. Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, 90266. Pommier, who worked … Continue reading If It’s The Fourth Of July, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column